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Coolwebsearch is a browser hijacker and spyware that can cause persistent unwanted entries in Internet Explorer's history, even after using removal tools like Spybot, CWShredder, and Malwarebytes. Users on WindowsForum.com report that Coolwebsearch resists standard deletion methods, leaving behind stubborn URL history entries that reappear after clearing. This malware often requires specialized removal steps beyond typical antispyware scans. Discussions focus on troubleshooting persistent Coolwebsearch infections, sharing removal techniques, and addressing related browser issues such as redirects and pop-ups. The tag covers user experiences with detecting and eliminating Coolwebsearch from Windows systems.
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Windows 7 can't delete history in internet explorer
I go to tools, delete forms, history, and the rest, and there are about 20 websites in history that keep showing up when I go type a web address. I've tried CWShredder (says it doesn't exist on my computer). I've tried Spybot (which I did first) (showed coolwebsearch when it did a scan, then...- mikedot
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