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

From: Mike (mike_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 07/08/04 

Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 19:06:43 -0500

SpywareBlaster is a preventer not a remover. Run HijackThis and save the
log, post the contents

"jmev7" <jmev7@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:c72a6456.0407071240.4e0df84d@posting.google.com...
> 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.