virus removal for windows XP

Ictheus

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Hi all, I am trying to remove "findamo" from a computer running XP. every google search I have done trying to find out how to remove it has resulted in someone trying to sell me the latest spyware removal software which I don't want particularly. Does anyone know of a good way to remove findamo without having to download and pay for yet another anti virus program?
 

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This is from http://www.findamo.com/faq.html

How to remove Findamo

Internet Explorer Users:

Homepage:
1. In Internet Explorer click on "Tools" and select "Internet Options"
2. Under the "General" tab, remove the Findamo url
3. Add the new homepage url (or leave blank)
4. Click Apply and OK on the bottom of the window

Search:
1. In Internet Explore click on "Search Options" (next to the search box and icon)
2. Select "Manage Search Providers"
3. Right-click on any other search provider and select "Set as Default"
4. Right-click on "Search the Web" / "Default Search" and select "Remove"
5. Click on close on the bottom of the window
6. Restart Internet Explorer

Firefox Users:

Homepage:
1. In FireFox click on "Tools" and select Options"
2. Under the "General" tab, remove the Findamo url Hompage
3, Add the new homepage url (or leave blank)
4. Click OK on the bottom of the window

Search:
1. In FireFox click on "Search Options" (next to the search box and icon)
2. Select "Manage Search Engines"
3. Select "Search the Web " / "Default Search" and click "Remove"
4. Click OK on the bottom of the window
5. Restart FireFox
 

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Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit2 gigs of RAMIntel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
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Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit
Motherboard
Intel D845GVS1 X86-based PC
Memory
2 gigs of RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Sound Card
Realtek AC'97 Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 931BF Black 19" LCD Monitor
Screen Resolution
1280X960
Hard Drives
1. SAMSUNG SP0822N ATA Device ~ 80 GigaBytes

2. Seagate FreeAgent Go USB Device ~ 500 GigaBytes
Keyboard
COMPAQ Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
iBall Laser Precise Speedster
Internet Speed
4 mb/sec
Thanks for answer. I have done this on numerous occasions and it does remove it temporarily but the program hides in the registry and will come back at some random interval. I have tried manually removing it from the registry with no success.
 

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windows 7 home premium 64 bit
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
hp g61
OS
windows 7 home premium 64 bit

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit2 gigs of RAMIntel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit
Motherboard
Intel D845GVS1 X86-based PC
Memory
2 gigs of RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Sound Card
Realtek AC'97 Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 931BF Black 19" LCD Monitor
Screen Resolution
1280X960
Hard Drives
1. SAMSUNG SP0822N ATA Device ~ 80 GigaBytes

2. Seagate FreeAgent Go USB Device ~ 500 GigaBytes
Keyboard
COMPAQ Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
iBall Laser Precise Speedster
Internet Speed
4 mb/sec
Fantastic. Thank you. I'll try that when I get home from work.
 

My Computer My Computer

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windows 7 home premium 64 bit
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
hp g61
OS
windows 7 home premium 64 bit
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