When I’m using any search engines(Yahoo!, Google, Wikipedia, etc) on my Internet Explorer 7, an ad keeps appearing at the left hand side of my screen with a title “Sponsored Result.” It occupies 1/5 of the screen.
I tried everything I could to remove it. Adware/Spyware Removal Programs, uninstalled and installed back several times, but it still can’t be removed.
When I was uninstalling the IE7, apparently a program which is something like “skippyads” is installed on my computer. I thought my problem was already solved when I removed it there (Add/Remove Programs), but again, the ad still keeps on showing.
Currently, I’m using Mozilla Firefox and good thing is, it isn’t affected by it (SCREW IE!!!), but every time I turn on my computer a message appears -
“IE is not currently your default web browser, do you want to make it your default web browser? [/] Always perform this check when using IE” -
even if I don’t start IE.
So, I’m guessing that this adware/virus is opening on startup. Can you guys help me remove this? Maybe manually? THANKS in advance guys!! Happy Day!