How do I get rid of a program called HAO123?

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This program piggy-backed in on a download and it has highjacked all of my web browsers' home pages. Whenever I try to delete it, I get a message saying that I dont have sufficient permissions!!! I OWN the computer. I AM the administrator!! So why on earth cant I delete it????

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There are a number of utilities that remove pests of this nature.  I  suggest that you try them in the order given.

AdwCleaner
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

Junkware Removal Tool
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/junkware-removal-tool/

MalwareBytes AntiMalware
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/malwarebytes-anti-malware/

SuperAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE

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Try to a system restore to a previous time. Before you downloaded the virus.

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http://www.virusresearch.org/remove-hao123-com-permanent-removal/

How do I get rid of a program called HAO123?

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