MySearch.
Below are step by step instructions to remove MySearch from your computer.
Note: This process is difficult and is not recommend unless you are an expert in this field. The manual
process is also dangerous as the removal process requires you to access and edit sensitive files in
the registry of your machine and run the risk of totally destroying your computer.
An important point to remember when removing MySearch is
to delete all parts of the MySearch code. This is a must as MySearch will rebuild itself and will
result in further spreading of the spyware parasite.
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MySearch Description
My Search is a web browser toolbar with customizable search functions. When processing your search query, My Search may send a request to their servers that includes your keyword query, time of day, your browser type, default language setting, your IP address, an anonymous unique ID, and a code which identifies the distribution source of your My Search application.
www.MySearch.com
MySearchBar Removal Instructions
Open a DOS command prompt window (from Start->Programs->Accessories) and enter the following commands: %ProgramsDir%\MySearch\ and %ProgramsDir%\MyWay\. Note: %ProgramsDir% is a variable ('). By default, this is C:\Program Files.
Open the registry (click 'Start', choose 'Run', enter 'regedit') and open the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Classes \ CLSID \ {014DA6C1-189F-421a-88CD-07CFE51CFF10}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Classes \ CLSID \ {014DA6C9-189F-421a-88CD-07CFE51CFF10}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Classes \ CLSID\ {0494D0D1-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Browser Helper Objects \ {014DA6C1-189F-421a-88CD-07CFE51CFF10}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Browser Helper Objects \ {014DA6C9-189F-421a-88CD-07CFE51CFF10}
'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Browser Helper Objects \ {0494D0D1-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Uninstall \ My Search Uninstall \ DisplayName'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Uninstall \ My Way Speedbar Uninstall \ DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Uninstall \ MyWaySearchAssistant \ DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Toolbar\{014DA6C9-189F-421a-88CD-07CFE51CFF10}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Toolbar \ WebBrowser\{014DA6C9-189F-421a-88CD-07CFE51CFF10}
To clean up, you can delete the 'MySearchBar' folder inside the Program Files. Finally, use Internet Options->Programs->Reset Web Settings to get the normal search sidebar back, reset your homepage, and delete the extra bookmarks added to the Favorites menu.
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