We need a Windows expert to verify this, but I'm fairly sure you are
not supposed to use "REM" to comment out values in the registry. The
use of "REM" was from the bad old days of batch files.
I don't recommend messing with the registry unless you really know
what you are doing and are familiar with backing up and restoring your
registry database. One small mistake in the registry can destroy your
system.
--- In KABC-ComputerShow%40yahoogroups.com">KABC-ComputerShow
yahoogroups.com, "princessb44"
<princessb44...> wrote:
>
> Ken
> If you are familiar with editing your registry file, that will be the
> quickest way. Just type REM at the beginning of the line that deals
> with the program. Typing REM instead of deleting the line makes it
> easier to go back and remove what you typed if you found you made an
> error.
>
> -Barbara
>
> --- In KABC-ComputerShow%40yahoogroups.com">KABC-ComputerShowyahoogroups.com, "dixarch" <dixarch> wrote:
> >
>; > I have a problem with a phrase -- "Click Me!" -- that suddenly
> > appeared at the bottom of the right-side panel of my START menu,
> > directly opposite the All Programs arrow (XP-Pro on a laptop). I try
> > to be very conservative and suspicious on the Web, so I have
> > carefully avoided clicking on it and starting the program that causes
> > whatever the damage might be. I can't find any reference to it in my
> > C-drive file lists or in add/remove programs. I don't recognize it
> > using the DIR command in DOS. It is hidden, like malware. Anti-
> > virus, -phishing, and -spyware programs don't recognize it, and the
> > Belarc analysis doesn't see it either.
> > I Googled for "Click Me!", and eventually discovered it is from
> > RJL Software, what they call "jokeware." Their method of removing it
> > involves installing it, then following complicated instructions and
> > downloading another of their programs -- but what if it doesn't
> > work? what if another "joke" or malware is downloaded with it?
> > They say by default their program does not load at Start, but if
> > it does, someone has modified the system. That must be what happened
> > because it is always there, and I neglected to record the date when
> > it first appeared some weeks ago, so going back to an early restore
> > point might cause me other problems. Their instructions are in:
> > www.rjlsoftware.com/support/faq.
> > I have two questions: first, how can I get rid of it without
> > clicking on it and risking their complicated solution? Second,
> > without clicking on it how can I find out who (or what) originally
> > sent it to my computer? I'd appreciate any help or consolation --
> > Thanks, Ken
> >
>;
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