This what I have and I tried everything Norton said but I can't find this file....everytime I click search, it directs me to their search server...... I will give big points for this solution....HELP I'm going Krazy!!! How do I find this little dll file.......Winshow doest even show in my registry....-(
Behavior
Adware.Winshow is an adware component that modifies the Web browser's default home page and search settings without your permission.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Adware.Winshow.
Transmission
This adware component must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program that you install.
File names: Winshow.dll
When Adware.Winshow is executed, it performs the following actions:
Modifies the Internet Explorer home page, so that when the browser is opened, it will, by default, load the advertising Web site.
Modifies the Internet Explorer default search settings, so that any default search attempt would be directed to a particular controlling server, which is often affiliated with the advertiser.
Adds itself as a Browser Helper Object.
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Note: Removing this adware component from the system will likely cause the program that installed it to not function as intended. The uninstaller generally identifies the programs that will not work after uninstallation.
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Update the virus definitions.
Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected as Adware.Winshow.
Delete the keys that were added to the registry.
For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.
1. Updating the virus definitions
Symantec Security Response fully tests all the virus definitions for quality assurance before they are posted to our servers. There are two ways to obtain the most recent virus definitions:
Running LiveUpdate, which is the easiest way to obtain virus definitions: These virus definitions are posted to the LiveUpdate servers once each week (usually on Wednesdays), unless there is a major virus outbreak. To determine whether definitions for this threat are available by LiveUpdate, refer to the Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate).
Downloading the definitions using the Intelligent Updater: The Intelligent Updater virus definitions are posted on U.S. business days (Monday through Friday). You should download the definitions from the Symantec Security Response Web site and manually install them. To determine whether definitions for this threat are available by the Intelligent Updater, refer to the Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater).
The Intelligent Updater virus definitions are available: Read "How to update virus definition files using the Intelligent Updater" for detailed instructions.
2. Scanning for and deleting the infected files
Start Norton AntiVirus and make sure that it is configured to scan all the files. For more information, read the document, "How to configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files."
Run a full system scan.
If any files are detected as infected with Adware.Winshow, click Delete.
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Note: If you ran the Add/Remove programs applet as described in the previous section, it is possible that all the files were removed, and therefore none will be detected.
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3. Deleting the keys from the registry
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WARNING: Symantec strongly recommends that you back up the registry before making any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify the specified keys only. Read the document, "How to make a backup of the Windows registry," for instructions.
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Note: This is done to make sure that all the keys are removed. They may not be there if the uninstaller removed them.
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Click Start, and then click Run. (The Run dialog box appears.)
Type regedit
Then click OK. (The Registry Editor opens.)
Navigate to and delete the keys:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{6
CC1C918-AE
8B-4373-A5
B4-28BA185
1E39A}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\WinShow.
ViewSource
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\WinShow.
ViewSource
.1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Softwar
e\CLASSES\
CLSID\{6CC
1C918-AE8B
-4373-A5B4
-28BA1851E
39A}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Softwar
e\CLASSES\
WinShow.Vi
ewSource
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Softwar
e\CLASSES\
WinShow.Vi
ewSource.1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Softwar
e\Microsof
t\Windows\
CurrentVer
sion\explo
rer\Browse
r Helper Objects\{6CC1C918-AE8B-437
3-A5B4-28B
A1851E39A}
Exit the Registry Editor.