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Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
On Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:19:42 +0000
Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie> wrote:
> On Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:27:14 -0700
> Bernie H <bj...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > It seems Apache OpenOffice has "deposited" this search engine on my
> > computer, along with Mysearchdial. I don't want or need either one of these
> > annoyances. Please advise how I can kill them both, as I've tried to delete
> > Mysearchdial from Internet Options (where it highjacked my home page!), but
> > can't find either program listed so I can uninstall them. Thanks.
>
> Details on removal are given at
> http://www.malwareremovalguides.info/start-mysearchdial-com-removal-guide/
>
> and at
> http://botcrawl.com/how-to-remove-conduit-search-malware/
>
>
> --
> Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie>
The two sites I pointed to in an attempt to help this user clear mysearchdial are unfortunately bogus. They resolve to commercial links and may be part of an extended mysearchdial scam. Do bot access them in any attempt to remove mysearchdial.
I suggest using Malwarebytes and Adaware to remove the malware, then a remote virus scan using housecall from trendmicro.
I leave the location of these sites to the users. Google is your friend.
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Re: Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
Posted by johnny smith <ka...@krovatka.su>.
On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:30:27 -0000, DaveMainwaring <da...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Please explain the choices available for managing downloads
well, i've just checked cnet and found the downloads are direct. however, a similar site, brothersoft.com, does use a download manager, stating as follows:
> The program you want to download will be downloaded through Brothersoft Downloader, making the download process much faster, showing a progress bar and ensuring the program is virus-free
the brothersoft downloader's privacy policy link redirects here:
http://www.conduit.com/privacy/conduitpoweredapplication
so, it's quite possible that some conduit's trash would be bundled. so, that may be not cnet to blame but the particular program's developer who chose to make fundrising through conduit-sponsored distribution.
as for managing downloads, i used to be happy with download master, or there is a program 'free download manager' and thousands more. however, today, with an acceptable-quality internet connection, i'm quite satisfied with my browser's built-in download manager.
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Re: Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
Posted by DaveMainwaring <da...@gmail.com>.
On Sat, Mar 22, 2014 at 2:04 AM, johnny smith <ka...@krovatka.su> wrote:
>
> i suppose the point may be that the target file is downloaded not directly
> but with the help of a small 'download manager' file that you are to
> download first. i avoid downloading through such managers
Please explain the choices available for managing downloads/
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Re: Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
Posted by Tubular <tu...@iinet.com>.
Personally, I was referred to CNET over 15 years ago and have had no
problems through the years; however, after reading these comments, I
checked the site tonight - found "sponsor" / "ad" links have been added.
Would it be safe to advise others to check sites such as CNET to find
free software downloads then go to the specific site for that software -
such as www.openoffice.org for Open Office downloads - for the actual
download?
Thank you for your time
johnny smith wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 22:48:10 -0000, Bruce Pierson
> <bp...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I got this little gem in something called “Sweetpacks” and yes, it
>> cropped up after a download from CNET. I managed to get rid of it
>> but it was not easy. I did it by working my way backwards deleting
>> and then reloading (without using CNET). I am normally careful about
>> downloading but somehow this slipped in. After this I am very
>> cautious about getting anything through CNET.
>
> i suppose the point may be that the target file is downloaded not
> directly but with the help of a small 'download manager' file that you
> are to download first. i avoid downloading through such managers.
>
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Re: Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
Posted by Tubular <tu...@iinet.com>.
Suggestion for getting a download without the "so-called installers" -
if you find the program, read the information on the site (such as CNET)
to find the domain originating the program. For instance, Open Office
information on CNET mentions the OO web site (openoffice.org) several times.
Another suggestion - use search engine such as Google (usually is
selective on results returned) / Dogpile (shows results from several
search engines thus greater chance of finding what you are searching).
Be sure to check the suggested domain name to ensure you find the "home"
site for the program being searched.
Once you find the home site.
Per comment before, I have used CNET for about 15 years and did not have
to download one of the "so-called installers" . . .
Doug wrote:
>
> On 03/22/2014 02:04 AM, johnny smith wrote:
>> On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 22:48:10 -0000, Bruce Pierson
>> <bp...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I got this little gem in something called “Sweetpacks” and yes, it
>>> cropped up after a download from CNET. I managed to get rid of it
>>> but it was not easy. I did it by working my way backwards deleting
>>> and then reloading (without using CNET). I am normally careful
>>> about downloading but somehow this slipped in. After this I am very
>>> cautious about getting anything through CNET.
>>
>> i suppose the point may be that the target file is downloaded not
>> directly but with the help of a small 'download manager' file that
>> you are to download first. i avoid downloading through such managers.
> I strongly dislike the so-called "installers" also, but if you really
> want or need the program, how do you get it without?
>
> --doug
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Re: Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
Posted by johnny smith <ka...@krovatka.su>.
On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:57:05 -0000, Doug <dm...@optonline.net> wrote:
>> i suppose the point may be that the target file is downloaded not
>> directly but with the help of a small 'download manager' file that you
>> are to download first. i avoid downloading through such managers.
> I strongly dislike the so-called "installers" also, but if you really
> want or need the program, how do you get it without?
usually it exists somewhere installer-free, or at least analogue of it. one notable example was adobe flashplayer, whose download manager just refused to download it (i think, that was because i had turned off task scheduler). first time, it was a quest to find a direct download link on adobe's site. by today, they have made things a bit simpler, the links are listed on the help page.
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Re: Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
Posted by Doug <dm...@optonline.net>.
On 03/22/2014 02:04 AM, johnny smith wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 22:48:10 -0000, Bruce Pierson
> <bp...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I got this little gem in something called “Sweetpacks” and yes, it
>> cropped up after a download from CNET. I managed to get rid of it but
>> it was not easy. I did it by working my way backwards deleting and
>> then reloading (without using CNET). I am normally careful about
>> downloading but somehow this slipped in. After this I am very
>> cautious about getting anything through CNET.
>
> i suppose the point may be that the target file is downloaded not
> directly but with the help of a small 'download manager' file that you
> are to download first. i avoid downloading through such managers.
I strongly dislike the so-called "installers" also, but if you really
want or need the program, how do you get it without?
--doug
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Re: Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
Posted by johnny smith <ka...@krovatka.su>.
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 22:48:10 -0000, Bruce Pierson <bp...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I got this little gem in something called “Sweetpacks” and yes, it cropped up after a download from CNET. I managed to get rid of it but it was not easy. I did it by working my way backwards deleting and then reloading (without using CNET). I am normally careful about downloading but somehow this slipped in. After this I am very cautious about getting anything through CNET.
i suppose the point may be that the target file is downloaded not directly but with the help of a small 'download manager' file that you are to download first. i avoid downloading through such managers.
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Re: Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
Posted by Bruce Pierson <bp...@gmail.com>.
I got this little gem in something called “Sweetpacks” and yes, it cropped up after a download from CNET. I managed to get rid of it but it was not easy. I did it by working my way backwards deleting and then reloading (without using CNET). I am normally careful about downloading but somehow this slipped in. After this I am very cautious about getting anything through CNET.
Bruce Pierson
On Mar 21, 2014, at 13:03, Kay Schenk <ka...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 12:48 AM, Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie> wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:19:42 +0000
>> Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie> wrote:
>>
>>> On Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:27:14 -0700
>>> Bernie H <bj...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> It seems Apache OpenOffice has "deposited" this search engine on my
>>>> computer, along with Mysearchdial. I don't want or need either one of
>> these
>>>> annoyances. Please advise how I can kill them both, as I've tried to
>> delete
>>>> Mysearchdial from Internet Options (where it highjacked my home
>> page!), but
>>>> can't find either program listed so I can uninstall them. Thanks.
>>>
>>> Details on removal are given at
>>>
>> http://www.malwareremovalguides.info/start-mysearchdial-com-removal-guide/
>>>
>>> and at
>>> http://botcrawl.com/how-to-remove-conduit-search-malware/
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie>
>>
>> The two sites I pointed to in an attempt to help this user clear
>> mysearchdial are unfortunately bogus. They resolve to commercial links and
>> may be part of an extended mysearchdial scam. Do bot access them in any
>> attempt to remove mysearchdial.
>>
>> I suggest using Malwarebytes and Adaware to remove the malware, then a
>> remote virus scan using housecall from trendmicro.
>> I leave the location of these sites to the users. Google is your friend.
>>
>> --
>> Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie>
>>
>
> This is at least the second incident we've had reported regarding
> "mysearchdial". I tried to assist someone with getting rid of this also a
> while back.
>
> It would be nice to know how this "malware" is originated -- from what
> download, etc.
>
>
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RE: Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
Posted by Maurice Howe <ma...@stny.rr.com>.
I was blessed with both Conduit and MySearchDial when I downloaded something
using CNET. It cost me over 400 US$s to get untangled. Needless to say,
I'm forever done with CNET. I've had no such problems with FileHippo.
Cheers,
Maurice Howe
Have a nice day, unless you already have other plans.
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From: Kay Schenk [mailto:kay.schenk@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 1:04 PM
To: users@openoffice.apache.org
Subject: Re: Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 12:48 AM, Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie> wrote:
> On Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:19:42 +0000
> Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie> wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:27:14 -0700
> > Bernie H <bj...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > It seems Apache OpenOffice has "deposited" this search engine on
> > > my computer, along with Mysearchdial. I don't want or need either
> > > one of
> these
> > > annoyances. Please advise how I can kill them both, as I've tried
> > > to
> delete
> > > Mysearchdial from Internet Options (where it highjacked my home
> page!), but
> > > can't find either program listed so I can uninstall them. Thanks.
> >
> > Details on removal are given at
> >
> http://www.malwareremovalguides.info/start-mysearchdial-com-removal-gu
> ide/
> >
> > and at
> > http://botcrawl.com/how-to-remove-conduit-search-malware/
> >
> >
> > --
> > Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie>
>
> The two sites I pointed to in an attempt to help this user clear
> mysearchdial are unfortunately bogus. They resolve to commercial links
> and may be part of an extended mysearchdial scam. Do bot access them
> in any attempt to remove mysearchdial.
>
> I suggest using Malwarebytes and Adaware to remove the malware, then a
> remote virus scan using housecall from trendmicro.
> I leave the location of these sites to the users. Google is your friend.
>
> --
> Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie>
>
This is at least the second incident we've had reported regarding
"mysearchdial". I tried to assist someone with getting rid of this also a
while back.
It would be nice to know how this "malware" is originated -- from what
download, etc.
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Re: Warning: [Was Re: How Do I Get Rid of Searchconduit?
Posted by Kay Schenk <ka...@gmail.com>.
On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 12:48 AM, Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie> wrote:
> On Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:19:42 +0000
> Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie> wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:27:14 -0700
> > Bernie H <bj...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > It seems Apache OpenOffice has "deposited" this search engine on my
> > > computer, along with Mysearchdial. I don't want or need either one of
> these
> > > annoyances. Please advise how I can kill them both, as I've tried to
> delete
> > > Mysearchdial from Internet Options (where it highjacked my home
> page!), but
> > > can't find either program listed so I can uninstall them. Thanks.
> >
> > Details on removal are given at
> >
> http://www.malwareremovalguides.info/start-mysearchdial-com-removal-guide/
> >
> > and at
> > http://botcrawl.com/how-to-remove-conduit-search-malware/
> >
> >
> > --
> > Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie>
>
> The two sites I pointed to in an attempt to help this user clear
> mysearchdial are unfortunately bogus. They resolve to commercial links and
> may be part of an extended mysearchdial scam. Do bot access them in any
> attempt to remove mysearchdial.
>
> I suggest using Malwarebytes and Adaware to remove the malware, then a
> remote virus scan using housecall from trendmicro.
> I leave the location of these sites to the users. Google is your friend.
>
> --
> Rory O'Farrell <of...@iol.ie>
>
This is at least the second incident we've had reported regarding
"mysearchdial". I tried to assist someone with getting rid of this also a
while back.
It would be nice to know how this "malware" is originated -- from what
download, etc.
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