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Rx - what is it, how do I get rid of it?

 
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chamisul



Joined: 04 Jan 2007

PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:16 pm    Post subject: Rx - what is it, how do I get rid of it? Reply with quote

I just noticed that my toolbar has changed and now has a line for RX. I have also noticed that, when reading posts, random words will be underlined and provide a link to an Rx web search on that word.

I have Spybot, CCleaner, and ZoneAlarm, so I thought I was safe.

What is this?
What caused it?
How do I get rid of it?
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Demophobe



Joined: 17 May 2004

PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What browser?
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chamisul



Joined: 04 Jan 2007

PostPosted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Internet Explorer
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wormholes101



Joined: 11 Mar 2003

PostPosted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:28 am    Post subject: Re: Rx - what is it, how do I get rid of it? Reply with quote

chamisul wrote:

What is this?
What caused it?
How do I get rid of it?


A quick google search for "rx toolbar" turned this up...

chamisul wrote:

What is this?


It is spyware/malware
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RX_Toolbar

chamisul wrote:
What caused it?


Probably Kazaa or some other dodgy program you installed recently.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RX_Toolbar

chamisul wrote:
How do I get rid of it?


To remove the RX toolbar, go to your Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel and select the RX Toolbar out of the list. Then click the Change/Remove button.
http://www.uga.edu/browsertest/webct_green_screen.html

or...

It is suggested to get AVG Anti-virus software, which will effectively and thoroughly get rid of this malware.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RX_Toolbar

You really should consider using another browser too.
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
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teachingld2004



Joined: 29 Mar 2004

PostPosted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:31 pm    Post subject: rx toolbar. Reply with quote

Easy to get rid of. Go into "change-remove progrmas. check it, delete it. You may hae to restart your compter, but it is easy to do.
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