Manual Spy Bot Removal > Meridian
Meridian is an IE Browser Helper Object that opens pop-up advertising.
This software has not been fully tested, because its controlling servers are, at the time of writing, not responding.
Also known as
Popupper , after its internal name ('Meridian Popupper'); MyAccess , after its filename.
Distribution
Unknown, suspected ActiveX drive-by-download on pop-up porn ads sourced through TBI Corporation.
Advertising
Yes, typically porn pop-ups.
Privacy violation
Unknown.
Security issues
Yes. Can download and execute arbitrary unsigned code pointed to by its controlling server, thumbsnatcher.com.
Stability problems
None known.
Removal
Open a DOS command prompt window (from Start->Programs->Accessories) and enter the following commands:
cd "%WinDir%\System"
regsvr32 /u myaccess.dll
After restarting the computer you should be able to delete the myaccess.dll file, which you can find in the System folder. (Inside the Windows folder; it is called 'System' on Windows 95/98/Me, or 'System32' on Windows NT/2000/XP.)
You can also delete the data files 'gdiplus64.dll', 'ie64.dll' and 'ver64.dll' which you may find in the same folder.
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