I'm a Hooper toolbar victim

[Hammer]

Somehow, and no I didn't install it voluntarily, I got the Hooper toolbar on my computer. I finally found the instructions on how to remove it and got the stupid-ass 'don't surf porn' bullshit, but I've still got ads popping up non stop.

I've used Ad Aware and Spybot but still can't get it cleaned up. I've switched to using Netscape for now. If anyone knows a way to fix my problem I would be greatful for the help.

Now it's time for Pushpills to tell me to learn how to use my computer, right?

P.S. I love the new Oprano header graphic. Is that CJ's work? I also applaud the decision to stop showing 6 banners at the top of every page.

[Mike AI]

I would take the time to document all the problems you are having, and what you have had to do to get it fixed. This should include the time spent fixing it, lost time for work, etc....

There is a growing movement amoung attorneys to go after these people with class actions lawsuits. It is important to document all damages so these attorneys will be able to recover on your behalf.

[PornoDoggy]

...and don't forget to include several hundred thousand dollars in emotional distress damages.

[Mike AI]

Originally posted by PornoDoggy@Jun 25 2004, 12:17 PM
...and don't forget to include several hundred thousand dollars in emotional distress damages.


Or the important work you lost which made you lose the big million $$ contract.

:lol:

[masterp74]

Originally posted by Mike AI+Jun 25 2004, 09:20 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mike AI @ Jun 25 2004, 09:20 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-PornoDoggy@Jun 25 2004, 12:17 PM
...and don't forget to include several hundred thousand dollars in emotional distress damages.


Or the important work you lost which made you lose the big million $$ contract.

:lol: [/b][/quote]
thanks for the tip :okthumb:

[sextoyking]

Hammer,

Thanks for the comments on the header :)

Our team did a great job, if I may say so..

thanks

Todd

[wiseman]

Hammer if it was actually our toolbar all you have to do is go to the FAQ and click uninstal..

I am bored

***but I aint advertising on here for free. I will go suck Brads cock instead****

[Winetalk.com]

Originally posted by wiseman@Jun 25 2004, 01:05 PM


Hit me up at wiseman@clickfeel.com


I will read your court deposition with a great interest....putz

[Mike AI]

Originally posted by wiseman@Jun 25 2004, 01:05 PM
Hammer if it was actually our toolbar all you have to do is go to the FAQ and click uninstal..

I am bored

Anyone have some installs to sell me

We have a Oprano special of $.20 per us and canadian install...

Hit me up at wiseman@clickfeel.com

Or just go through MikeAI he has a referal deal with us...


Yep, click on the secret photo of Hooper to get 2 pesos per computer infected

http://www.dkaustin.com/donkey.gif

[Hammer]

Originally posted by wiseman@Jun 25 2004, 10:05 AM
Hammer if it was actually our toolbar all you have to do is go to the FAQ and click uninstal..
Bullshit.

The uninstall process involves downloading an .exe file and running it once. Then you reboot and run it again. Then you get instructions on what files to use regedit to delete.

When you finish this nice easy uninstall process, you get a message congratulating you on successfully uninstalling the piece of shit toolbar and then admonishing you for surfing for porn in the first place.

Like I said, I never voluntarily installed the toolbar in the first place and no one else uses that PC in my office. The rest of our computers are all Macs and I'm the only one that uses the PC. I don't have a clue how it was installed in the first place.

Now, after I successfully removed the toolbar, I'm stuck with these fucking ads popping up every few minutes and although I've used two different adware removal tools, they're still popping up.

And Mike, I haven't lost any projects because it only affects me when I'm using the Explorer browser, but I am ready to sue for pain and suffering. :angry:

[Mike AI]

Originally posted by The Hammer+Jun 25 2004, 01:33 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (The Hammer @ Jun 25 2004, 01:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-wiseman@Jun 25 2004, 10:05 AM
Hammer if it was actually our toolbar all you have to do is go to the FAQ and click uninstal..
Bullshit.

The uninstall process involves downloading an .exe file and running it once. Then you reboot and run it again. Then you get instructions on what files to use regedit to delete.

When you finish this nice easy uninstall process, you get a message congratulating you on successfully uninstalling the piece of shit toolbar and then admonishing you for surfing for porn in the first place.

Like I said, I never voluntarily installed the toolbar in the first place and no one else uses that PC in my office. The rest of our computers are all Macs and I'm the only one that uses the PC. I don't have a clue how it was installed in the first place.

Now, after I successfully removed the toolbar, I'm stuck with these fucking ads popping up every few minutes and although I've used two different adware removal tools, they're still popping up.

And Mike, I haven't lost any projects because it only affects me when I'm using the Explorer browser, but I am ready to sue for pain and suffering. :angry: [/b][/quote]



Hmmm who to beleive? Hammer or wiseman??

Do we need a poll for this?

:lol:

[Anthony]

I'd like to thank Hooper and Wiseman for the past 3 hours of my time working on my desktop.

I ran 3 different programs to rid myself finally of the bullshit. Thanks Guys!

[Hammer]

Originally posted by Anthony@Jun 25 2004, 10:42 AM
I'd like to thank Hooper and Wiseman for the past 3 hours of my time working on my desktop.

I ran 3 different programs to rid myself finally of the bullshit. Thanks Guys!
So which one did you run that I didn't since I'm still infected like a cheap Mexican whore?

I ran Ad Aware and Spybot Search and Destroy.

[BradShaw]

Originally posted by Anthony@Jun 25 2004, 10:42 AM
I'd like to thank Hooper and Wiseman for the past 3 hours of my time working on my desktop.

I ran 3 different programs to rid myself finally of the bullshit. Thanks Guys!
Anthony, that is my toolbar, not Hoopers. You kids really need to figure out whose toolbar is whose.

[wiseman]

Originally posted by Anthony@Jun 25 2004, 10:42 AM
I'd like to thank Hooper and Wiseman for the past 3 hours of my time working on my desktop.

I ran 3 different programs to rid myself finally of the bullshit. Thanks Guys!
LOL Anthony how many hours do you think people have spent deleteing the BILLIONS of spams you have sent out.. you should be talking!!!

Hammer the process to undo OUR tool bar is run the auto uninstaller 1 time, it takes 10 seconds to work. The manual steps are for people who don't want to do the automatic removal.
If you claim it takes more then that then you most likely have someone elses toolbar!!

Believe it or not we are not the only company on the planet with one!!!

And yea BLAME BRAD!!

[Winetalk.com]

as Mojo once predicted:
slime will get together at the end on the bottom of the barrel....

[wiseman]

Originally posted by Serge_Oprano@Jun 25 2004, 11:06 AM
as Mojo once predicted:
slime will get together at the end on the bottom of the barrel....
so how is it at the bottom serge? You must rule the slime world.

[Winetalk.com]

Originally posted by wiseman+Jun 25 2004, 02:09 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (wiseman @ Jun 25 2004, 02:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Serge_Oprano@Jun 25 2004, 11:06 AM
as Mojo once predicted:
slime will get together at the end on the bottom of the barrel....
so how is it at the bottom serge? You must rule the slime world. [/b][/quote]
do I know you, piece of shit?

did Hooper hire you because you are shorter than he is or because your bold spot bigger than his?

Did he get rid of his alchoholism problem?

[Anthony]

Originally posted by wiseman+Jun 25 2004, 10:59 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (wiseman @ Jun 25 2004, 10:59 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Anthony@Jun 25 2004, 10:42 AM
I'd like to thank Hooper and Wiseman for the past 3 hours of my time working on my desktop.

I ran 3 different programs to rid myself finally of the bullshit. Thanks Guys!
LOL Anthony how many hours do you think people have spent deleteing the BILLIONS of spams you have sent out.. you should be talking!!!

Hammer the process to undo OUR tool bar is run the auto uninstaller 1 time, it takes 10 seconds to work. The manual steps are for people who don't want to do the automatic removal.
If you claim it takes more then that then you most likely have someone elses toolbar!!

Believe it or not we are not the only company on the planet with one!!!

And yea BLAME BRAD!! [/b][/quote]
Nice try fucktard. So now you are doing the world a favor? Or just justifying you hijacking someone's computer and traffic?

[Winetalk.com]

Anthony, can you fix your avatar size?

[Winetalk.com]

BTW, Brad, see how you piss on employee? Every remark you make in his direction is aimed at his employer and not him personally.

THIS is what I call CLASSY piss,
make a note of it.

[BradShaw]

Originally posted by Serge_Oprano@Jun 25 2004, 11:27 AM
BTW, Brad, see how you piss on employee? Every remark you make in his direction is aimed at his employer and not him personally.

THIS is what I call CLASSY piss,
make a note of it.
Serge, you have selective memory.

Anthony has attacked me several times on Oprano and GFY. Search. He is fair game, and he can handle himself. Stop whining.

[Anthony]

Originally posted by The Hammer+Jun 25 2004, 10:47 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (The Hammer @ Jun 25 2004, 10:47 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Anthony@Jun 25 2004, 10:42 AM
I'd like to thank Hooper and Wiseman for the past 3 hours of my time working on my desktop.

I ran 3 different programs to rid myself finally of the bullshit. Thanks Guys!
So which one did you run that I didn't since I'm still infected like a cheap Mexican whore?

I ran Ad Aware and Spybot Search and Destroy. [/b][/quote]
Spy bouncer Bro. It is the bomb.

[Anthony]

Originally posted by BradShaw+Jun 25 2004, 11:30 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (BradShaw @ Jun 25 2004, 11:30 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Serge_Oprano@Jun 25 2004, 11:27 AM
BTW, Brad, see how you piss on employee? Every remark you make in his direction is aimed at his employer and not him personally.

THIS is what I call CLASSY piss,
make a note of it.
Serge, you have selective memory.

Anthony has attacked me several times on Oprano and GFY. Search. He is fair game, and he can handle himself. Stop whining. [/b][/quote]
You attacked me Brad?

I must have missed it.

[Winetalk.com]

Originally posted by BradShaw+Jun 25 2004, 02:30 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (BradShaw @ Jun 25 2004, 02:30 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Serge_Oprano@Jun 25 2004, 11:27 AM
BTW, Brad, see how you piss on employee? Every remark you make in his direction is aimed at his employer and not him personally.

THIS is what I call CLASSY piss,
make a note of it.
Serge, you have selective memory.

Anthony has attacked me several times on Oprano and GFY. Search. He is fair game, and he can handle himself. Stop whining. [/b][/quote]
I wasn't talking about Anthony,
I reffered to your yesterday's attacks on Gonzo.

I heard of your encounter with Anthony in Vancouver,
and I am POSITIVE you will NOT allow yourself to be less then VERY gentle with him
;-)))

I read your "good-byy world, Anthony is gonna kill me " thread on GFY,
I still laugh, no searches needed, it's all in my head
;-))))

[Anthony]

Originally posted by Serge_Oprano@Jun 25 2004, 11:25 AM
Anthony, can you fix your avatar size?
:okthumb:

[Winetalk.com]

Originally posted by Anthony+Jun 25 2004, 02:38 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Anthony @ Jun 25 2004, 02:38 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Brad "little weasel" Shaw @ Jun 25 2004, 11:30 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Serge_Oprano@Jun 25 2004, 11:27 AM
BTW, Brad, see how you piss on employee? Every remark you make in his direction is aimed at his employer and not him personally.

THIS is what I call CLASSY piss,
make a note of it.
Serge, you have selective memory.

Anthony has attacked me several times on Oprano and GFY. Search. He is fair game, and he can handle himself. Stop whining. [/b][/quote]
You attacked me Brad?

I must have missed it. [/b][/quote]
yes, he did!
He walked to you in Vancouver, put his arms on your chest, lifted you in the air and demanded immediate settlement of some bill.

am I recalling events wrong, Brad?
;-))))

[sarettah]

Originally posted by wiseman@Jun 25 2004, 01:05 PM
Hammer if it was actually our toolbar all you have to do is go to the FAQ and click uninstal..

I am bored

***but I aint advertising on here for free. I will go suck Brads cock instead****
Bullshit.....

[masterp74]

Originally posted by The Hammer+Jun 25 2004, 10:47 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (The Hammer @ Jun 25 2004, 10:47 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Anthony@Jun 25 2004, 10:42 AM
I'd like to thank Hooper and Wiseman for the past 3 hours of my time working on my desktop.

I ran 3 different programs to rid myself finally of the bullshit. Thanks Guys!
So which one did you run that I didn't since I'm still infected like a cheap Mexican whore?

I ran Ad Aware and Spybot Search and Destroy. [/b][/quote]
system restore would work...right?

[JoesHO]

are the weasles multiplying?

weasle sucks :rokk:

[wiseman]

ok well if Gonzo the bitch is going to edit my posts i am done here!!

Ya'll have fun talking shit about us!!

You wont see us here any longer...

So Just Blow me all of you..

Sorry Mike I was comeing over to hang out more but your loser bitch had to go edit my post...

you can always hit me up on ICQ for chat!!

[XXXPhoto]

... then he picked up his baseball, went neener neener to the bullies and ran home.

[Hammer]

I tried system restore and it won't allow me to restore to a time prior to the installation of the FUCKING SHIT!

I also went and bought Spy Bouncer as suggested and ran it, found some problems, fixed them and rebooted. Guess what happened as soon as everything finished loading and my ICQ started up. Yes, you guessed it. A FUCKING AD. I didn't even launch IE or start any programs. As soon as the computer finished booting the ad popped up. After I closed that one, every few minutes another one pops. Right there on my desktop, without anything running and no browsers open.

The thing that is really getting to me is that now my hard drive is constantly being accessed. The computer is sitting here next to me while I'm working on my Mac and the activity light is flashing and I can hear the hard drive working non stop. Every now and then an ad pops up.

Guess I'll be reformatting and reinstalling XP next. Now I can't even avoid the problem by running Netscape.

[cj]

Hammer, it might not be hoopers ... there are several ...

figure out which one has been installed and go to google, search for 'remove blah' and find a message board where its being discussed by lots of people ... they'll tell you to run hijack this and post the log ... then some nice person will give you instructions on what to remove.


Wiseman, you are a fucking liar. How can you STILL say that your toolbar can be removed in 1 step with the auto remove?!?! We have SEVERAL people here who have proved you wrong beyond reasonable doubt ... and not to mention the 47 600 pages at google ...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=...=isearch+remove (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&q=isearch+remove)

But ya know what, I'm just sick of discussing this at adult webmaster level ... You are so blatantly bullshitting to everyone, your webmasters included, so you can do away with paying for traffic eventually. Its a pity your webmasters are so stupid and short sighted as to only see the bucks they make today, not the costs of the future to themselves and others.

Its time for this to go to the next level. I've looked up a few of my old journalist friends yesterday and have yours & hoopers quotes about your spyware, the radio show, Mitnick's team's assessment, and a number of other comments from adult webmasters. If anyone has anything else, comments or quotes, info, experiences etc, please email me.

You want to fuck with everyone else's business and mess with people's computers, then laugh about it afterwards? Then the rest of us have to defend ourselves with the strengths we have ...

Think about this ... just how far are you prepared to go to defend yourself?


NEW YORK BASED PORNOGRAPHER LAUGHS AT SPYWARE VICTIMS

IS SPYWARE THE END OF THE INTERNET?

SPYWARE, AND THE SCUMBAGS WHO LOVE THEM

MAKING MILLIONS FROM SLEAZY SPYWARE

SUPPORTING MY SON (DAUGHTER?!) WITH SPYWARE

MOVING ON UP ... THANKS TO SPYWARE!

or something like this existing story WHEN SPYWARE CROSSES THE LINE:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/06/24/sp...e_crosses_line/ (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/06/24/spyware_crosses_line/)

Who wants to be famous?!?!?! Hooper?!?!? Wiseman?!?!? Who is going to be the representative of your company?

You've talked a lot of smack so far ... but the real test is can you deliver when it REALLY counts?! :okthumb:

[Hammer]

I've got my fingers crossed, but I've been ad free for about an hour. I ended up running Norton anti virus and it found 46 files that I deleted that all seemed to be associated with adware.

[nlphoto]

I apologize, if this has been posted before, but I had not seen it...

There is an updated version of Spybot S&D available at their homepage at

http://safer-networking.org/

I had Version 1.2 on my system... and checking the "look for program updates"
had given the dialog box stating that no new versions were available, but in fact
Version 1.3 is currently available on their site...


:okthumb:

[Alex From San Diego]

Originally posted by Anthony@Jun 25 2004, 11:14 AM


Nice try fucktard. So now you are doing the world a favor? Or just justifying you hijacking someone's computer and traffic?


So stealing money is any better asswipe.

I'm just sorry you were able to remove it in the first place....LOL

Missed you and Nick in San Diego...Can't say I blame you assclowns for not showing....Maybe Florida?

[Weg Cory]

Originally posted by Mike AI@Jun 25 2004, 08:49 AM
I would take the time to document all the problems you are having, and what you have had to do to get it fixed. This should include the time spent fixing it, lost time for work, etc....

There is a growing movement amoung attorneys to go after these people with class actions lawsuits. It is important to document all damages so these attorneys will be able to recover on your behalf.
Interesting Mike. Good idea.

My friends LapTop is damn near ruined. He tried Spybot, but to no avail. He is going to have to reformat without a doubt.

I have a Mac :) so I don't deal with that crap, but he can't even surf the Internet anymore.

Really bad deal man.

[Hell Puppy]

I'm not even going to get into the middle of it this time since you all convinced me we'll be doing this shit to people soon and hailing the hoopers of the world as the pioneers who did it first and made bank.

[sarettah]

Originally posted by The Hammer@Jun 25 2004, 06:50 PM
I tried system restore and it won't allow me to restore to a time prior to the installation of the FUCKING SHIT!

I also went and bought Spy Bouncer as suggested and ran it, found some problems, fixed them and rebooted. Guess what happened as soon as everything finished loading and my ICQ started up. Yes, you guessed it. A FUCKING AD. I didn't even launch IE or start any programs. As soon as the computer finished booting the ad popped up. After I closed that one, every few minutes another one pops. Right there on my desktop, without anything running and no browsers open.

The thing that is really getting to me is that now my hard drive is constantly being accessed. The computer is sitting here next to me while I'm working on my Mac and the activity light is flashing and I can hear the hard drive working non stop. Every now and then an ad pops up.

Guess I'll be reformatting and reinstalling XP next. Now I can't even avoid the problem by running Netscape.
Look in your root directory for a .chm file that shouldn't be there. I had something like what you are experiencing a long ways back. Looked all over for what the hell was doing it, found a compressed html file down in my c:\ directory. Killed it and the shit disappeared..

Just an idea. Good luck.

[masterp74]

I just switched to Opera...Fuck IE

[Hammer]

Thanks to everyone that offered advice. I believe I have solved my problem because I've been running for about 12 hours now with no problems after I ran Norton.

[Hammer]

Here are the easy uninstall instructions for the toolbar I was 'infected' with. Wiseman claims it's not Hoopers so I thought maybe Brad or someone would recognize this and claim it as theirs. Just like to know who it is that I should be looking for at Internext.

If you don't want to continue using this page, follow instruction below:
1. Download uninstaller (right click and choose "Save target as.." from pulldown menu

2. Run it

3. Reboot your PC

4. Run it second time

5. Change your start page to "about:blank" in the IE settings (Tools -> Internet Options)

6. Click "Start" -> "Run" -> regedit

7. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\

8. Select key {FF1BF4C7-4E08-4A28-A43F-9D60A9F7A880} and delete it

Enjoy with your clear PC.. and stop looking for free porn - try to buy membership on a good paysite

[Sharpie]

Anti-Spyware Bill

http://www.techweb.com/wire/story/TWB20040625S0004