RE: "Iwantsearch.com" hijacked my homepage

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From: rlojr (rlojr_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/06/04


Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 11:55:05 -0700

Drew,

I had the same exact same issue and SPYBOT Search & Destroy took care of the
problem. Be prepared to run your latest service pack again. The download is
at
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022-10122137.html?part=dl-spybot&subj=dl&tag=but

Have a nice day!

"Drew" wrote:

> Everytime I blink this rotten bloody site has taken over
> my homepage (iwantsearch.com). I have run several
> spyware/adware programs and looked throughout my OS by I
> cant find the culprit anywhere.
>
> Does anyone know how to get rid of this garbage ?
>



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