Re: IE6 hijacked - continual redirects

This is also being discussed here:
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=4137&hl=eebuy

I certain it's somewhere in the profile, however if its affected the
default profile on the server (work environment) then deleting and
logging back on isn't going to help.

Anyway I've suggested a workaround in the above forum, basically it
seems to be an infection of the proxy seetings for the browser so if
you go to IE then into Tools, Internet Options, Connections and in the
LAN settings, take the tick off the "Automatically Detect Settings"
This can also be enforced through GPO - User Config, Windows Settings,
Internet Explorer Maintenance, Connection.

Doesn't sort out the 'infection itself' but until then this is working.



Keith Spragg wrote:
Hi there,

I've been having this issue too - I'm finding that not only is IE
unable to connect to any other website, but I'm finding that anything
depending on the wininet api is unable to connect - iTunes, Google
Notifier, Windows Messenger - the works. Any web page I surf to in IE,
I get re-directed to eebuy. Firefox, however, is a happy bunny, as is
S&D's updates, McAfee's updates and a few other programs besides.

As an experienced IT support man myself, I've been through the usual
basic steps, including Virus Scan, Spybot S&D, checking the usual
hiding places for start ups, ADS streams, and rootkits, none of which
has turned up any positives (other than the usual tracking cookies) -
I've tried creating a new profile on the machine in question, and the
same symptoms are still occurring.

Having checked the Hijackthis log, I can't spot anything that seems
untowards, so I'm feeling fairly frustrated - thankfully, I've got a
backup laptop, so it's not exactly the end of the world just yet, but
it is my primary machine - I'm working on finding out as much as I can,
but if anyone can add any information in the meantime, that'd be much
appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

K

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