ive got a spyware thing that has hijacked my homepage and trys to sell me spyware removal helllllllllllp?

Answer 1

Try all of the FREE software to help remove it.

Because your already infected you may need more help after trying ALL of the following.
(My EST.)--> 60% of online Anti-spyware programs (Free or Pay) are ACTUALLY Spyware / Malware themselves!

I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)


The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)

The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version

AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.

These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.

The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)

for further information on computer safety. http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html

Answer 2

Never use Internet Explorer whenever possible. Internet explorer is like a wide open door that allows spyware, adware, and viruses waltz onto your system. Dump (stop using) internet explorer and install the Firefox web browser on your machine.

You can remove the browser hijacker, by downloading, installing, and running a scan with Spybot Search and Destroy

Spybot Search and Destroy:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

You can prevent lots of spyware and viruses by using the Firefox web browser, from mozilla.com

Firefox web browser:
http://www.mozilla.com

Answer 3

I'm sure by now you've had these suggestions but if you install and run these two free programs it should take care of your problems.

AdAware SE

Spybot Search and Destroy

Good luck.

Answer 4

Download this program http://www.superantispyware.com It is VERY effective and it is free.