Re: Homepage was changed, can't change back

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 06/20/04 

Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 19:04:31 -0700

Hi Jan,
I need to re-read your reply tomorrow when I have more
time. But I'll say this now: I already have Spybot Search
& Destroy, Noadware, and Registry Mechanic, and all have
been updated.
The problem is not the fact that my homepage was changed.
The problem is that I can't change it back because I
locked it to prevent it from being changed. But now I
can't remember how I did that! I should have saved that
information for future use. I can't find how to unlock it
so that the buttons are working again for me to change it
back to the page I want. Are you familiar with what I'm
referring to?
Thanks again.
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Barry :-)
>
>It is likely you have parasites, spyware, adware,
malware, or hijackware on
>your system causing the problem, which your antivirus
will not detect, as it
>does not have the same definitions. Download and
install, then you *MUST*
>update the programs prior to running to be sure they have
the latest
>definitions, then run the programs below. They are free
and very effective.
>Be sure to run both SpyBot and Adaware, as what one does
not detect the
>other may. It is important that you do all the steps and
follow all
>directions carefully:
>
>You can go to the links below to check your system for
parasites
>http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
>http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/parasite.htm
>
>IMPORTANT:
>Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of
LSPFIX from
>the URL below - some malware may kill your internet
connection when it is
>removed, this program will enable you to regain your
connection.
>http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
>
>It is important that you run the programs in the order
that they are listed
>here. The first three programs will clear your machine of
all other items so
>that you can have a clear HiJackThis Log for the experts
to read and analyze
>for you.
>
>(NOTE: If you can not download these programs from the
Internet, if your PC
>has CD read capabilities, go to another computer with CD-
ROM burning
>capabilities. Create a folder on the hard drive of the
other computer called
>HOLD, download the programs to that folder, then burn
that folder to a CD.
>Copy the HOLD folder to your HD and then install the
programs from there
>and run them. After you have IE access again, update all
programs where
>possible to get the latest definitions and run them again
to be sure there
>are no lingering items on the system.
>
>CWShredder: Free
>http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl
>or
>http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html
>
>SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free
>http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-
2
>or
>http://majorgeeks.com/download2471.html
>
>AdAware: Free
>http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
>or
>http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html
>
>(If needed: AdAware Manual updates only):
>Scroll down to Updates Available -
>http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download
>
>HiJackThis: - Free
>
>Go to
>http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html ,
>or
>http://tinyurl.com/2oce8
>and download HiJackThis. Unzip to a folder other than
your Desktop or the
>Temp folder, doubleclick HiJackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".
>
>When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change
into a "Save Log"
>button. Press that, save the log some place you remember
where it is.
>Most of what it lists will be harmless or even required,
so DO NOT fix
>anything yet.
>
>Open a the copy of your log in NotePad and made a copy.
Then you can go here
>to post you log:
>http://forum.aumha.org/ or http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
>
><<DO NOT POST YOUR LOG FILE TO THIS NEWSGROUP>>
>
>You will need to register to open a new thread to post
you log. It is free,
>and no one will Spam you, it is one of many that provides
this service. Once
>registered, go to the HiJackThis section on the forum
list and click to
>open. Then start a new post and post your log. The
experts there will
>analyze the log and report back the results. Please
allow at least a few
>hours or a days time for a response, depending on when
you post the log
>
>Remember, you must return to the HJT site to get your
answer. It is a good
>idea to click the "Notify" box so that you will get an
electronic
>notification by e-mail to let you know when a response
has been posted.
>But, you must still return to the site of your answer
>
>Here is information on how to help protect your system:
>
>Practice Safe Hex
>http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
>
>"So how did I get infected in the first place?"
>http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051
>
>This program helps control parasites, spyware, adware,
and malware that may
>get on your system:
>
>SpywareBlaster: Free
>http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>
>SpywareGuard
>http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Jan :)
>
>
>.
>