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While doing a 'Find Now' in my registry for something called "websearch" that got down loaded with this free coupon printing thing


I found (please see below)

HKEY_Users/default/software/MS/Windows/Current version/Internet settings/Zone map/Domains/Esc.Domains.

I have 1000's of porno websites in my registry, under "Domains",

I run (on a regular basis) Malwarebyes - AVG - SpyBot and microsoft Essentials -

The computer appears to be running fine ... Im just totally confused about these porn sites listed - under each one is a folder when I click on it the only thing that openes in a sub folder entitled www  (and thats it)

Any suggestions on how these got there is appreciated...

Much Thanks in advance

Answer
It's a part of Spybot's Immunization or the bad download blocker. Spybot holds a list of known bad sites to be blocked. Nothing to worry about. Just Spybot's way of protecting you.
You are using good programs. I use AVG and Malwarebytes and have not had any problems in years.

Let me know if I can help further.

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