this spyware company take over my home page on explorer i run xp and i clicked on tools internet options but it only allows me to allow sites
2006-06-11 10:03:34 · 7 answers · asked by EX-PAT S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Your browser has been hijacked. Some browser hijackers prevent you from blocking sites.
You need to beef up your pc security. Only use Internet Explorer for visiting sites you know are safe, like www.bbc.co.uk or www.microsoft.com
For all other sites use Mozilla Firefox or Opera web browsers, and turn off java and java script in the tools - options - content window.
And don't rely on the Windows firewall; its not adequate. You also need an anti-virus, anti-trojan, anti-spyware, anti ad-ware. These are four different types of malware (malicious software) and you need four different types of software to remove them; an anti-virus won't find or remove a trojan.
Once you have got this removed install SpywareBlaster as it will stop malicious changes to Internet Explorer.
Here are some safe download sites and the programs you need;
http://www.mozilla.com/
http://www.opera.com/
Microsoft have two free online scanners that look for malware.
http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
You can also download Microsofts free Windows Defender from the official Microsoft site.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Either of these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. They are both fairly easy to use and updated regularly.
Zone Alarm firewall
www.zonelabs.com
Kerio firewall
http://www.kerio.com
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to I.E.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
The best antispyware is Spyware Doctor
www.pctools.com
Ewido anti trojan
www.ewido.net
Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
AVG Antivirus
http://www.grisoft.com
Ccleaner
www.ccleaner.com
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
The best anti virus is Nod32, which you pay for.
www.eset.com
ONLY download and install from the official website address as listed here; NEVER from any other source; people use this as an easy way to hack your pc.
2006-06-11 11:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You definitely have spyware/adware. Try downloading Lavasoft AdAware, and see if it does any good. I had the same problem, and I finally had a professional fix it, you should probably do the same, it's worth it. If you do get it fixed, though, try to take more precautions against spyware/adware.
2006-06-11 10:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by Eloise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to pctools.com and do a free spyware scan (this is a reliable site). If you have don't so you must get a reliable anti-spyware software.
2006-06-11 10:44:45 · answer #3 · answered by migelito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot and Adaware - download both, get the latest updates and run them.
If that does not work, get HijackThis and run it.
Stop using Internet Explorer and use a browser that is not targetted by these things.
2006-06-11 10:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by Trish D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://messages.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/forumview?bn=394500001-antispy
Go here and type the name in the search box and you will get info on how to remove. There have been several posts on this in the last few days.
Also you can put antispywarebox in google and get a lot of sites with info and removal instructions. Do not put the .com after the name for google.
2006-06-11 10:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
download avg 7 its free and free spy-ware don't do spy-bot it sucks its free but it doesn't find anything try and download Microsoft anti spy-ware its free also i can give you both of these on msn if i had your Addy
2006-06-11 10:15:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
windowwebkiller.com
ifs its still there they'll give you a option to get rid of it
2006-06-11 10:06:22 · answer #7 · answered by brit_webb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋