Someone installed in IE!

[Tony Montana]

This as been going on for a month now every time i start IE it goes to this stupid site i change the home site from settings but it doesnt work if i type in an address it doesnt go, it just does a search and gives me all these stupid ass sites. can someone help me out?

http://prophet.beakshy.com/desktop.jpg

[SJConsultant]

Originally posted by Tony Montana
This as been going on for a month now every time i start IE it goes to this stupid site i change the home site from settings but it doesnt work if i type in an address it doesnt go, it just does a search and gives me all these stupid ass sites. can someone help me out?

Run Adaware (http://www.lavasoft.de) and SpyBot (http://security.kolla.de) , you've probably got some adware/malware on your computer.

[MajorDomo]

More information on the fix here (http://www.computing.net/security/wwwboard/forum/7889.html)

[dc_firedrake]

Originally posted by SJConsultant
Run Adaware (http://www.lavasoft.de) and SpyBot (http://security.kolla.de) , you've probably got some adware/malware on your computer.

Yeah... I now refer y'all to a previous posting of mine on this matter:

Ooohh yeeeaaaahhhh

Probably a mix of virii and spyware ^_^

My nextdoor neighbors have the same problem.

Suggestions? Here:

I recomend trying these apps:

CWShredder - Freeware
Scans and removes a certain class of browser hijacker. If when you search google and you click a link it goes to somewhere other than where it should definately try this out. (get it even if you don't, chances are you have a version of CW)
Get it here: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html

Spybot Search & Destroy - Freeware
A good spyware scanner. Finds alot of the more popular programs... But doesn't sniff out everything. You need this if you're running Windows!!
Get it here: http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download

Adaware - Shareware (can use for free without some features)
Another great spyware finder... It's not my favorite, but it does work. Use this in conjunction with Spybot! Since this finds some stuff spybot wont!!
Get it here: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

Fore more info on Spyware programs and the lot check this site out:
http://www.pchell.com/support/spyware.shtml

It is also a good idea to use a good Anti-Viral program (of course!)
And if you don't want to get anymore spyware do the following:

1. Pull the RJ-45 cable out of your computer
2. Chop it up into slices about 1/2 - 1 inch long
3. Put the pieces into a large pot of boiling water (about 4 cups)
4. Let boil for 3 minutes
5. Mix with your favorite falvour of Ramen and ENJOY
(6.) If you want a bit extra: Also put your modem into the over and let bake for 20 - 35 minutes. Makes for a great addition to any CAT5 Ramen!

^_^
<SK>

[eloj]

Also, you might consider upgrading from the Edlin of Browsers.

[dc_firedrake]

Originally posted by eloj
Also, you might consider upgrading from the Edlin of Browsers.

*COUGH*firefox (http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/) *COUGH*

^_^
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