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    Bargain Buddy???

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by PaulyRags, Sep 12, 2006.

  1. PaulyRags

    PaulyRags Notebook Guru

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    I know this may not be the correct spot to post this, but I was wondering if anyone could either point me in the right direction or let me know if anyone has had a similar experience.

    After I ran Adware today, I noticed one case of a Registry Key located, and it was called Bargain Buddy. I do not remember downloading anything like this, and when I go to Add/Remove Programs to remove it, like most other forums suggest, it is not there either. Is there any way I can get rid of this now?

    If this post has to be moved, that's ok, I wasn't sure where to put it.

    DELL 640M
    T2500
    120 GB HD
    1 GB RAM
    3 YEAR COMPLETE CARE WARRANTY

    Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

    Paul
     
    PaulyRags, Sep 12, 2006
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  2. compsavy

    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    Just use AdAware to remove it. I also had that and it did not affect my computer in any way.
     
    compsavy, Sep 12, 2006
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  3. PaulyRags

    PaulyRags Notebook Guru

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    I used AdAware to remove it, but everytime I go back on the internet, and I run AdAware again, it shows up...it is recurring. Any ideas?

    Thanks,

    Paul
     
    PaulyRags, Sep 13, 2006
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  4. compsavy

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    try Microsoft Defender. Bargain Buddy is not bad in the sense that it does not take any data. So it is okay but not the best to have it on your computer
     
    compsavy, Sep 13, 2006
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    Google "spybot search & Destroy" This is the best adremover program there is
     
    gridtalker, Sep 13, 2006
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  7. PaulyRags

    PaulyRags Notebook Guru

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    Thanks a lot for everyone's input, I downloaded the update and it seems to have gotten rid of the problem,

    Thanks again! :)

    Paul
     
    PaulyRags, Sep 13, 2006
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