I, somewhat stupidly, downloaded something called 'BitDownload', using my Limewire.

Since then, every file I download goes into my 'library' as a zipped up compressed file. These cannot be unzipped.

I have tried to remove BitDownload from my PC using add/remove progammes, but it still pops up in my tool bar whenever I switch on my PC.

Any ideas as to how I can rid of this blooming menace?

I just want my files to go into my library so I can play them at my lesiure. At the moment, I've go to watch them as soon as I've downloaded them, whilst they are still in my 'search' box. If I switch off my PC, when I return, tjey are in my library and unplayable.

Thanks for any help.

I have seen this issue on the forum before. I have never experienced it myself. Issue is whether that file contains a virus or is simply some type for file that makes it the default of many file formats.

This thing sounds like a pain. If you search for BitDownload spyware on Google, you'll see other people have had probs with it too.
Yahoo! Answers - What is exactly the bitdownload?
Getting rid of Bitdownload - Security Cadets Forum

Try AVG Free AV...that should help but I'm not sure if it's going to completely fix this for you. Other people have been infected with a worm which changes file extensions to .exe or .zip but you've got the BitDownload thingie as well!!
AVG Free Advisor: AVG Anti-Virus Free

Download AVG, update it, scan your computer.
Search the forum & you'll see other people have had this zipped files problem...AVG has helped
I'd also run some antispyware apps, these ones are all good & free.

Spybot - Search & Destroy __(FREE)

AVG Antispyware (formerly Ewido)

Ad-Aware SE Personal (free)



If you need more help, try one of the sites below. They'll be able to give you more specialised help.

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Sad news is that you've probably lost your files, unless you'd backed things up before this happened.

Always make sure that you're using a good AV program. Keep it updated & scan all files that you've downloaded before you open them. There are many infected files on the network.

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