Re: Home page gets redirected.

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From: Boria Condrey (boria_at_bellsouth.net)
Date: 02/10/04 

Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 20:42:02 -0500

Hi Mike,

I am up to date on my virus definitions. Did a complete scan and no virus
detected.

I believe I have done everything you suggested. I have also install the SP1
and critical updates.

I checked the firewall and its seems to be set up correctly,

What else do I need to do?

Thanks

Boria

"Mike Burgess" <winhelp2002@spamthis.com> wrote in message
news:%234TG9Op7DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Boria,
> I see someone else started on your log, so I won't jump in ........
> **Yikes** winppr32.exe = W32.Sobig.F worm
> I see you have "Trend Micro" installed?
> Is it working properly? and Updated?
>
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_SOBIG.F
> --
> O16 - DPF: {886DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521958}
> - hxxp://69.56.176.78/webplugin.cab
> --
> FYI: 69.56.176.78 = ieplugin.com
> You'll see that IP address listed here:
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/bannedIP.htm
> [more info]
> http://sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.ieplugin.html
> --
> After you get cleaned up:
> You *need* to visit Windows Update and install *all* the "Critical
> Updates"!!
> (your log header)
> Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
> MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2600.0000)
>
> Should Read:
> Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
> MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
>
> Next, make *sure* your Firewall is setup properly:
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/security.htm
>
> There are a few other things you need to do, but get the above
> done first, then we can address the others .....
> ____________________________________________________________
> Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
> Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-07-04]
> Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
> --
>
> "Boria Condrey" <boria@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:O9ed4No7DHA.2480@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > HI Mike,
> >
> > I got it posted. the topic is hijack this log and the username is
boria.
> >
> > I looked through the log but don't really know much about it.
> >
> > thanks,
> >
> >
> > "Mike Burgess" <winhelp2002@spamthis.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23dV7g$m7DHA.2028@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > Boria,
> > > Did you post your HijackThis log as suggested?
> > > If so, who did you sign on as and I'll have a look ......
> > >
> > > >"could this be the reason I can't access my other forums"
> > > Yes, it's very possible if you have a Parasite\Trojan running.
> > > ____________________________________________________________
> > > Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User]
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
> > > Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS
> file
> > > http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-07-04]
> > > Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
> > > --
> > >
> > > "Boria Condrey" <boria@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> > > news:eE93f2m7DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > Mike,
> > > >
> > > > I have read and tried everything available on this page with no
luck.
> > > > also could this be the reason I can't access my other forums
requiring
> > > > usernames and passwords.
> > > >
> > > > any other suggestions
> > > >
> > > > boria
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Mike Burgess" <winhelp2002@spamthis.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:O79tAWm7DHA.2044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Boria,
> > > > > Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search
> Engines
> > > > > http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> > > > > ____________________________________________________________
> > > > > Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User]
> > http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
> > > > > Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a
> HOSTS
> > > file
> > > > > http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-07-04]
> > > > > Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
> > > > > --
> > > > >
> > > > > "Boria Condrey" <boria@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> > > > > news:%23Iwqpul7DHA.2644@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > I am using IE 6. Under internet options where you enter you home
> > page
> > > > > > address, I can enter my homepage address and it redirects me to
> > ebay.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Could someone give me an idea of what is going on.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks
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