Re: about:blank page - where is this setting?

From: jmev7 (jmev7_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 07/07/04 

Date: 7 Jul 2004 13:40:29 -0700

Thanks for all the great links. I've tried PestPatrol & Ad-aware, and
even CWShredder, but the coolweb thing just comes back after a reboot.
I noticed that CWShredder hasn't been updated since April on their
site. I hope they're going to keep up the great work.

I also tried installing SpywareBlaster, but it won't run. It gives me
the following message:

"THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN DAMAGED, POSSIBLY BY A BAD SECTOR OF THE HARD
DRIVE OR A VIRUS. PLEASE REINSTALL IT."

I tried reinstalling, but no dice. Next step is to hack the registry,
but I'm not sure what to look for.

As for the coolweb thing coming back, I wonder if anything is in my
Internet Options|Content|Publishers list that needs to be removed???

I will try downloading HijackThis, though I'm losing so much time on
this, I may just have this sytem re-imaged (and lose all my nice
layout/settings/mp3 files/etc).

If you have an idea why my Spywareblaster doesn't start, I'd love to
hear it.

Thanks again.

"Jan Il" <abuse@localhost.com> wrote in message news:<e$zaTeFYEHA.716@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>...
> Hi jmev7 :-)
>
> > I am trying to trace where in the windows registry is the
> > "about:blank" page set. Mine appears to be hijacked, and I can't get
> > any of the spyware apps to make any difference.
> >
>
> 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.
>
> (Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=827315)
>
> 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:
>
> IMPORTANT:
> Before trying to remove spyware using the programs below, 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.
>
> CWShredder: Free
> http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl
>
> SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free
> http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-2
>
> AdAware: Free
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
>
> HiJackThis: - Free
>
> Go to
> http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html ,
> or
> http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.php#hjt
> 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 the copy of your log in NotePad and make a copy. Then you can go here
> to post you log:
>
> Jim Eshelman's site here:
> AumHa Forums - HiJackThis section:
> http://forum.aumha.org/
>
> Spyware and Hijackware Removal Support, here:
> http://216.180.233.162/~swicom/forums/
>
> or Net-Integration here:
> http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-bin/forum/ikonboard.cgi?s=d3c2c886d536d57b5f65b6e40c55365e;act=ST;f=27;t=6949
>
> or Tom Coyote here: http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?act=idx
>
> <<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
>
> HJT Tutorial
> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Jan :)
>
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
> Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.