Cannot Use Address Bar
Don
suddenly sends me to a search page. I cannot go to any
site except hyperlinks or favorites.
HELP!!! Ititally I could not change the home page,
finally went through regedit and got that changed but
still cannot direct "dial" so to speak.
Windows XP - IE 6.028 128bit with all current updates
Jan Il
You most likely have hijackware, try this first and see if it helps give you
control of the browser.
Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions
Then do the following to clean the cause of the problem from your system:
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:
You can go to the links below to check your system for parasites
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/parasite.htm
IMPORTANT:
Before trying to remove spyware, 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
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html
SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free
http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-2
or
http://majorgeeks.com/download2471.html
AdAware: Free
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html
(If needed: AdAware Manual updates only):
Scroll down to Updates Available -
http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download
HiJackThis: - Free
Go to
http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html ,
or
http://tinyurl.com/2oce8
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 a the copy of your log in NotePad and made a copy. Then you can go here
to post you log:
http://forum.aumha.org/
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 also return to the HJT site to get your answer. It is a
good
idea to click the "Notify" box at the bottom of your post entry 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.
Help with Hijackware & Scumware Information:
HijackThis Quick Start Help
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
The Tutorial if you want to know more about the results or the .log file.
http://www.merijn.org/htlogtutorial.html
also
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Here is information on how to help protect your system:
Practice Safe Hex
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
"So how did I get infected in the first place?"
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051
This program helps control parasites, spyware, adware, and malware that may
get on your system:
SpywareBlaster: Free
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Hope this helps.
Jan :)