Remove DirectRevenue-ABetterInternet

ABetterInternet, made by DirectRevenue, is identified as Adware by Webroot Spy Sweeper. This program gets installed as a browser helper object (BHO). Other names for this adware include:

VX2
Transonder

It may monitor information entered into web forms and communicate this information to their home server. ABetterInternet also shows pop-up ads based on web pages you have visited. It can update itself and even may reinstall itself and possibly install third party software. You may notice links added to your desktop if you have ABetterInternet and your browser error page may be hijacked.

DirectRevenue was named in a pending class action suit (filed by Bronson & Associates) alleging that they “violate the general public’s right to privacy and invade the privacy of individuals through unauthorized downloads of adware and spyware.”

Spy Sweeper is your best choice for removing ABetterInternet. It will not only safely remove ABetterInternet, but other malicious spyware, adware, and browser hijackers. You can try their software FREE for 14 days to remove ABetternet and many other types of adware and spyware program that may reside on your computer. For those who feel comfortable modifying their registry can try our manual removal instructions found below.

Manual Removal of DirectRevenue-ABetterInternet

Delete the following registry keys:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Belt
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{000006B1-19B5-414A-849F-2A3C64AE6939}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{000006B1-19B5-414A-849F-2A3C64AE6939}
Reboot your computer
Delete the following files if found:
- Belt.exe
- bi.dll if
From Internet Explorer
- Choose "Tools" - "Internet Options".
- Click on the program tab
- Choose Reset Web Settings

Updated: 01/11/2006
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