On start up of Windows7 there suddenly appears a notification concerning important update from a source 'Search Protect' which is asking for installation. Not knowing what this is for I naturally select the decline button. Notification then disappears. I have run several Spyware programs to try to get rid of this message but with no effect, can anyone please help as this appears every time I start my PC.
Hi there .. Read the Link below and follow the Instructions ..
How to Remove Conduit Search Protect: 20 Steps - wikiHow
Many thanks for the info but I have not actually installed the program. It is just the request message on startup that is annoying.
It is lurking some where in your Registry .... Try using Junkware Removal Tool .. I would also use AdwCleaner .. I would also advise that you Uninstall IObit Malware IMO their products cause nothing but trouble ..
So I did as you recommended, including uninstalling IObit Malware but the problem is still there. I have attached reports both from JRT and AdwCleaner for your perusal. I cannot find any trace of the mentioned isafe files etc on my PC.
I have asked a Security Expert to look into your Post ... It still must be in the Registry ...
O/K maxie, many thanks for your help and looking forward to your reply. In the meantime I will do a thorough search in the registry to see if I can spot anything. Will not do any registry alterations without contacting you, if that is o/k.
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