Conduit Search Engine, Removal Help?

I have searched every where. Now here. I have the Conduit Search page every time I open a new page, not ever on my home page. But, I have nothing in my extensions or add-on's that has Conduit. It isn't showing up in my uninstall area, nothing. Any help or experience?

Note just changing the search engine selected in the search box on the right of the address bar may solve some of your problems.
You will need to remove any rogue software. (You may have already done that I see no ''conduit plugin'' listed in your System details aside.) The addon ''searchreset'' should then be able to sort out any changes that were made. Note that installs, changes settings and uninstalls itself.
* https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/searchreset/
* [[Remove a toolbar that has taken over your Firefox search or home page]]
Some users have been changing registry settings, but afaik that is NOT required,assuming you have got rid of all the rogue software.

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I keep getting a pop up for Flash player to update. What it does is install a 'Conduit search engine" on Chrome browser. 2 questions:
Why is Adobe sending out this download?
How can I uninstall it?
Alan Zell [email address removed]

It's a pop up window that has a "F" logo in the top L corner. Now, I'm
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Toolbars can be easily uninstalled like any other browser add-on or
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Internet Explorer
Click the Start menu.
Select Control Panel.
Click Uninstall a program under Programs. (Or click Programs and Features.)
Right-click the relevant toolbar and select Uninstall.
Firefox
Click the Firefox button (or Tools menu) at the top of the browser window.
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Chrome
Click the Chrome menu (or wrench icon) at the top of the browser window.
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Your meta tag is not formatted correctly.
There isn't one named the...
AirRepairCarolina, Air Repair of the Carolinas, ac, airconditioning, air conditioner, air conditioning, repair service, cold air, HVAC - air conditioning service, hot air, furnace and heat pump repair/installation in the Gastonia, Charlotte, Monroe, and Dallas NC, North Carolina, south carolina. air conditioning service, HVAC, heat pump, air conditioning & furnace repair"
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Our Promise to You...
We guarantee our technicians are highly qualified, expertly trained service professionals.
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Let Air Repair of the Carolinas meet your heating and cooling needs!
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...tag. If you wanted a description and keyword meta tag, you first need to create the correct format...
<meta name="description" content="this is where the description goes" />
<meta name="keywords" content="keywords go here" /> (ignored by most browsers)
You also MUST reduce the size of that description. Generally speaking one or two sentences is it and formatting is also ignored (all the line breaks). That massive block is being ignored first, because it's not correctly formatted, second even if it was, it is going to present to the search engines as a cramming situation and be ignored.
Your meta tags are not a major factor in how your site will be found. In fact, the keywords meta tag (which it appears you have combined with your description tag) is completely ignored by the major search engines. Your site needs to have keyword rich, relevant html text first and foremost. Without it, you won't be found.
EDIT: Also, being indexed takes time. You may benefit from creating a Google Webmaster Account, but there is no guarantee it will speed up the process. Indexing can take up to a month in some situations. If the site just went up, give it time.

How to remove conduit search engine ?

I have difficulties removing the conduit toolbar from my browsers

You installed the Conduit spyware. To remove it, back up all data, then follow these instructions.
If the instructions don't work, proceed as follows.
Triple-click the line below on this page to select it:
~/Library/Application Support/Conduit
Copy the selected text to the Clipboard (command-C). From the Finder menu bar, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder…
Paste into the box that opens (command-V), then press return. A Finder window should open with a folder named "Conduit" selected. If it does, delete the selected item.
Repeat with this line:
/Applications/Toolbars
Now you're deleting a folder named "Toolbars". You may be prompted for your login password. Next, copy this line:
/Library
Select Go to Folder… again and paste. Don't delete the Library folder. Delete only the following items inside it, if they exist.
Application Support/Conduit
InputManagers/CTLoader
LaunchAgents/com.conduit.loader.agent.plist
ScriptingAdditions/ct_scripting.osax
Close the Finder windows you opened. Log out and log back in.
I've seen a report that Conduit may be bundled with a scam "utility" called "MacKeeper." If you installed MacKeeper, you should remove it according to the developer's instructions. It's worthless and causes many problems reported on this site.

I have Firefox 3.3.22 in ubuntu 10.04 I want to upgrade to 5 or 6, Firefox doesn't show up under update just add-on and search engines, plese help.

I've tried several times in the past, but can't seem to find any helpful information.

You have the Firefox version from your Ubuntu Linux distribution, so if you want to update that version then you need to do that via the software management of Ubuntu.
You can also download and install the full Firefox 6.0.2 version.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Installing_Firefox#Linux
*Firefox 6.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html

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Genieo search engine appeared, how do i remove?

Hi,
I updated my Safari last night, and now I keep getting Genieo as my search engine when it is set to google. I did not ask for Geneio, and I do not want it. How do I remove it? I have searched on my finder and can't find any files with the word genieo in it. Any help would be appreciated to help me remove this from my laptop so I can carry on using the google search engine.
Help fast please....
Thanks

You installed the "Genieo" search-hijacking rootkit. The product is a fraud, and the developer knowingly distributes an uninstaller that doesn't work. I suggest the tedious procedure below to disable Genieo. This procedure may leave a few small files behind, but it will deactivate any version of the rootkit that I know of.
Back up all data. You must know how to restore from a backup even if the system becomes unbootable. If you don't know how to do that, or if you don't have any backups, stop here and ask for guidance.
Step 1
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/etc/launchd.conf
Right-click or control-click the line and select
Services ▹ Reveal in Finder (or just Reveal)
from the contextual menu.
If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens (command-V). You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.
A folder may open with a file selected, or the file may not exist, in which case you'll get a message that it can't be found. If it does exist, it's a configuration file created or replaced by the Genieo installer. Any software installer that does this should be considered ipso facto malware. Move the file to the Trash. You'll be prompted for your administrator password. Then restart, empty the Trash, and continue as below.
IMPORTANT: If the launchd.conf file exists, you must move it to the Trash and restart before continuing. Otherwise the system may become unbootable. In that case, restore from your backup and start over. That's how badly Genieo has sabotaged your system. If you're not sure you can complete this step, stop here and ask for guidance.
Some installations of Genieo don't include the launchd.conf file, perhaps because it has already been removed. The absence of that file doesn't mean that Genieo is not installed.
Step 2
Quit the Genieo application, if it's running. Force quit if necessary.
Move each of these items to the Trash in the same way as above:
/Applications/Genieo.app
/Applications/Uninstall Genieo.app
/Library/Frameworks/GenieoExtra.framework
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieo.engine.plist
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieoinnovation.macextension.plist
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.genieoinnovation.macextension.client.plist
/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.genieoinnovation.macextension.client
/usr/lib/libgenkit.dylib/usr/lib/libgenkitsa.dylib
/usr/lib/libimckit.dylib
/usr/lib/libimckitsa.dylib
There's no need to restart after each one. Again, some of these items may be absent, in which case you'll get a message that the file can't be found. Skip that item and go on to the next one.
Restart and empty the Trash. Don't try to empty the Trash until you have restarted.
Step 3
From the Safari menu bar, select
Safari ▹ Preferences... ▹ Extensions
Uninstall any extensions you don't know you need, including ones called "Genieo" or "Omnibar," and any that have the word "Spigot" or "InstallMac" in the description. If in doubt, uninstall all extensions. Do the equivalent for the Firefox and Chrome browsers, if you use either of those.
Your web browser(s) should now be working, and you should be able to reset the home page and search engine. If not, stop here and post your results.
Make sure you don't repeat the mistake that led you to install this undesirable software. Chances are you got it from one of the Internet's open sewers such as "Softonic" or "CNET Download." Never visit either of those sites again. You might also have downloaded it from an ad in a page on some other site. Typically the ad is a large green button labeled "Download Now" in white letters. The button is designed to mislead people who want to download something else on the same page. If you ever download a file that isn't obviously what you expected, delete it immediately.
You may be wondering why you didn't get a warning from Gatekeeper about installing software from an unknown developer, as you should have. The reason is that the Genieo developer has a codesigning certificate issued by Apple, which causes Gatekeeper to give the installer a pass. Apple could revoke the certificate, but as of this writing, has not done so, even though it's aware of the problem. It must be said that this failure of oversight is inexcusable and has seriously compromised the value of Gatekeeper and the Developer ID program. You cannot rely on Gatekeeper alone to protect you from harmful software.
Finally, be forewarned that when Genieo is mentioned on this site, the developer sometimes shows up under the name "Genieo support." If that happens, don't believe anything he says, but feel free to tell him what you think of his scam.

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hello tomterrimort, if your manual changes don't 'stick' after a restart of the browser, please look out for any suspicious extensions (like 3rd-party-toolbars or things you have not installed intentionally) presently installed under '''firefox/tools > addons > extensions''' or the programs section of the windows control panel and remove those entries.
in case this doesn't solve the issue please try this: go to firefox > help > troubleshooting information > profile folder - "show folder", then a new window will open up. in this window look out for a file named '''user.js''' (it might be used to overwrite your custom settings). in case it is present , delete or rename this file and restart firefox afterwards.
[[Remove a toolbar that has taken over your Firefox search or home page]]
 [[How to fix preferences that won't save]]

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Hi,
first: the "magic word" to google is: SEO (search engine optimization). Here you will find how to try to carry out your plans:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_engine_optimization
http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/www.google.com/de//web masters/docs/search-engine-optimization-starter-guide.pdf
German (but still useful) links:
http://suchmaschinenoptimierung.michaelsattler.de/
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suchmaschinenoptimierung
Forum:
http://www.seochat.com/c/b/Search-Engine-Optimization-Help/
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somedays back i downloadee bittorrent .at that time conduit search engine automatically downloaded & replaced google search engine in firefox4.0beta12, internet explorer,as well as google chrome which has annoyed me a lot .pleaze give me solution about how i can uninsall it .thanks.

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I accidentally downloaded the search engine called Genieo and I am trying to remove it but it just wont go away! I followed the step to remove it but its not working. I am begging for someone's help!!

I accidentally downloaded the search engine called Genieo and I am trying to remove it but it just wont go away! I followed the step to remove it but its not working. I am begging for someone's help!!

See if these instructions work:
http://www.thesafemac.com/arg-genieo/
Ciao.

I downloaded something and now when I click on safari yahoo comes up instead of top sites and I really want top sites back it's easier and google as the search engine on the top bar helped a lot too!! Please answer quick need immediate HELP!!

I Downloaded something onto my computer and now when I click onto safari yahoo pops up instead of top sites I know certain changes come along with downloading but if there is a way back to top sites and google as my search engine I need it!! I'm not one for change and I love the whole original display that the macs have to offer when you first get your mac so thats why I really want top sites back also it was great when your in and rush and so much easier!! Please HELP immediately this is urgent!!

Identify and remove adware
http://www.thesafemac.com/arg/
or use Adware Removal Tool.
http://www.thesafemac.com/art/

I'm using internet explorer(yuk!!) and am having trouble with getting back my search engine "google" and all i get is "blank page", can u help?

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It is possible that your security software (firewall, anti-virus) blocks or restricts Firefox or the plugin-container process without informing you, possibly after detecting changes (update) to the Firefox program.
Remove all rules for Firefox and the plugin-container from the permissions list in the firewall and let your firewall ask again for permission to get full unrestricted access to internet for Firefox and the plugin-container process and the updater process.
See:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Server+not+found
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firewalls
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/fix-problems-connecting-websites-after-updating
See also:
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Error_loading_websites

I want to report a browser hijack by one of the "themes", Aerofox. When it updated, it attempted to hijack my search engine preferences with "bing". This theme needs to be removed at once!

Aug 18, 2010
8:00pm PST
Aerofox Theme
The above mentioned theme attempted to hijack my search engine preference by installing "bing" on my system. I was forced to block the attempt, and in doing so caused an exceptional fault failure. I was not able to recover the error #. This forced a "hard" boot of my system in order to get FireFox operational again. I then found that bing had been installed anyway. I take GREAT exception to this, and after uninstalling, cleaning and rebooting I am once again one with FireFox and Google.
I request an immediate removal of the theme Aerofox from the mozilla offerings until such time as the "bing" search engine hijack can be removed from its' update.
I consider ANY program that installs itself without foreknowledge or permission to be a hijack. At least post a warning on the theme.

Hi Developer_46038,
if for example all the properties and object are stated as list, i think there is a tool that overcome cross list.
http://listrollup.codeplex.com/
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sharepoint/en-US/13a51be5-4007-46e8-bbb2-5e04320dfebd/cross-list-webpart?forum=sharepointcustomizationlegacy
you can also using dataview webpart to show the cross lists:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint-designer-help/create-a-data-view-HA010094804.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint-designer-help/connect-two-data-views-HA010169133.aspx
3rd party: http://community.bamboosolutions.com/blogs/bambooteamblog/archive/2009/03/11/relational-database-capabilities-for-sharepoint-lists-cross-list-web-part.aspx
but i am not quite sure how crystal report will do, if you can make the crystal report as also list, i think its possible,
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sharepoint/en-US/8247edf5-dee8-49d8-b7ee-9e49bfd97b9b/crystal-report-in-sharepoint-2010-webpart?forum=sharepointdevelopmentprevious
Regards,
Aries
Microsoft Online Community Support
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In system preferences my search engine and homepage are set for google but my computer keeps using BING, please help!

I have system preferences > general > homepage and search engine set as google but my computer keeps using BING! Please help!

You installed the "Genieo/InstallMac" rootkit. The product is a fraud, and the developer knowingly distributes an uninstaller that doesn't work. I suggest the tedious procedure below to disable Genieo. This procedure may leave a few small files behind, but it will permanently deactivate the rootkit (as long as you never reinstall it.)
Malware is constantly changing to get around the defenses against it. The instructions in this comment are valid as of now, as far as I know. They won't necessarily be valid in the future. Anyone finding this comment a few days or more after it was posted should look for more recent discussions or start a new one.
Back up all data. You must know how to restore from a backup even if the system becomes unbootable. If you don't know how to do that, or if you don't have any backups, stop here and ask for guidance.
Step 1
In the Applications folder, there should be an item named "Genieo". Select it and open the Finder Info window. If it shows that the Version is less than 2.0, download and install the current version from the genieo.com website. This may seem paradoxical, since the goal is to remove it, but you'll be saving yourself some trouble as well as the risk of putting the system in an unusable state.
There should be another application in the same folder named "Uninstall Genieo". After updating Genieo, if necessary, launch "Uninstall Genieo" and follow the prompts to remove the "newspaper-style home page." Restart the computer.
This step does not completely inactivate Genieo.
Step 2
Don't take this step unless you completed Step 1, including the restart, without any error messages. If you couldn't complete Step 1, stop here and ask for instructions.
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/Frameworks/GenieoExtra.framework
Right-click or control-click the line and select
Services ▹ Reveal in Finder (or just Reveal)
from the contextual menu.
If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.
A folder should open with an item named "GenieoExtra.framework" selected. Move that item to the Trash. You'll be prompted for your administrator password.
Move each of these items to the Trash in the same way:
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieo.completer.update.plist
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieo.engine.plist
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieoinnovation.macextension.plist
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.genieoinnovation.macextension.client.plist
/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.genieoinnovation.macextension.client
/usr/lib/libgenkit.dylib/usr/lib/libgenkitsa.dylib
/usr/lib/libimckit.dylib
/usr/lib/libimckitsa.dylib~/Library/Application Support/com.genieoinnovation.Installer~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieo.completer.download.plist
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieo.completer.update.plist
If there are other items with a name that includes "Genieo" or "genieo" alongside any of those listed above, move them as well. There's no need to restart after each one. Some of these items will be absent, in which case you'll get a message that the file can't be found. Skip that item and go on to the next one.
Restart and empty the Trash. Don't try to empty the Trash until you have restarted.
Step 3
From the Safari menu bar, select
Safari ▹ Preferences... ▹ Extensions
Uninstall any extensions you don't know you need, including ones called "Genieo" or "Omnibar," and any that have the word "Spigot" or "InstallMac" in the description. If in doubt, uninstall all extensions. Do the equivalent for the Firefox and Chrome browsers, if you use either of those.
Your web browser(s) should now be working, and you should be able to reset the home page and search engine. If not, stop here and post your results.
Make sure you don't repeat the mistake that led you to install this software. Chances are you got it from an Internet cesspit such as "Softonic" or "CNET Download." Never visit either of those sites again. You might also have downloaded it from an ad in a page on some other site. The ad has a large green button labeled "Download" or "Download Now" in white letters. The button is designed to confuse people who intend to download something else on the same page. If youever download a file that isn't obviously what you expected, delete it immediately.
You may be wondering why you didn't get a warning from Gatekeeper about installing software from an unknown developer, as you should have. The reason is that the Genieo developer has a codesigning certificate issued by Apple, which causes Gatekeeper to give the installer a pass. Apple could revoke the certificate, but as of this writing, has not done so, even though it's aware of the problem. It must be said that this failure of oversight is inexcusable and has seriously compromised the value of Gatekeeper and the Developer ID program. You cannot rely on Gatekeeper alone to protect you from harmful software.
Finally, be forewarned that when Genieo is mentioned on this site, the developer sometimes shows up under the name "Genieo support." If that happens, don't believe anything he says, but feel free to tell him what you think of his scam.

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