Re: IE^ Home page then other unwanted sites follow

From: SunnyDaze (SunnyDaze_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/26/04 

Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 04:05:03 -0700

Thankyou
Sysclean.com from Trend Micro as recommended by Jim Byrd was finally enough
to get rid of the problem. My computer must now looks like Fort Knox to any
virus or bug that wants to invade.

"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi SunnyDaze :-)
>
> You may have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on your system
> causing this problem. Thus, in addition to running your updated anti-virus
> program, you should do the following to be sure none of these are present on
> your system. Although you may have already run one or more of the programs,
> please do so again according to the instructions below. Some variants of
> malware can replicate themselves over and over if not removed properly.
> Please follow all instructions carefully to be sure your system is
> thoroughly cleaned:
>
> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
> Also be sure to use the About:Buster here
> http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4289.html
> http://www.atribune.org/downloads/AboutBuster.zip
> AdAware se (Free)
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
> and the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
> newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
> evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
> system.
>
> CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
> below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
> http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> (if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
> your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
> enable you to regain your connection.
>
> Also, get a copy of WinsockFix Utility
> http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip
> or
> WinsockXPFix available at:
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> and
> WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> Also, with instructions, at
> http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
> also
> From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
> http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
> also ....
> (NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
> will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)
>
> Also.........
>
> Courtesy of Jim Byrd -
>
> Download Sysclean.com, from Trend Micro, here:
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp along with the latest pattern
> file, here:
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
> Be sure to read the "How-to" info here:
> http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt
> You might also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future
> updating of these: http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/.
> (If you download and use the updater from the beginning, it will
> automatically handle downloading the other files. Place them in a dedicated
> folder after appropriate unzipping, and then run. This scan may take a long
> time, as Sysclean is VERY extensive and thorough
>
> and......
>
> 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 in Safe Mode to be
> sure there are no lingering items on the system.
>
> also...........
>
> Additional information on how to protect your PC:
> The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm
>
> So how did I get infected in the first place?
> http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=&sid=53751d8ff5915261af727df08e66ce0d
> or
> http://snipurl.com/980t
>
>
> If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
> with the details and any error messages.
>
> 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.
>
> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> > When I log into IE I go to my Home Page but immediately also get 1 -
> > 5 other unwanted sites. Use VET V10.64.0.9, Spybot S&D V1.3, Adaware
> > SE V1.05, CWShredder V2.00, Have also tried HijackThis V1.98.2,
> > SpySubract PRO2.60 (Trial version) & VX2 Cleaner (Adaware Add on).
> > All this and I can't get rid of thing. It also happens if the
> > internet is logged into and I dont change sites. Thet just keep
> > popping up!
>
>
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