how to delete a very stubborn 'spy doctor' that has become opening page and won't let u surf on the net

Answer 1

In Internet Explorer click at the top:
Tools > Internet Options > Use Blank.
If that works, then you can replace your desired home page in the box that now says "about:blank"

Besides searching for the program which may or may not work, try: Start > Search > Files or folders > All Files and Folders > A word or phrase in the file.
Then move the offending file to a new folder and rename it. The reason for not destroying it has to do with a virus known as a worm which attaches itself to needed files.

Check your ISP for a possible spyware program as part of your subscription. Folks who pay for AOL, Earthlink, Cox, or Qwest/MSN can download for free.

I had a similar problem when I allowed Microsoft Media player to add a codec called Gold4. I had to uninstall it and do the above.

You may try a workaround as a temporary solution. Try to get on the web with WINDOWS EXPLORER rather than Internet Explorer. That may or may not work for you.

There are things that you can do with your registy using Regedit, but you jolly well better have a clue what you are doing in there.

SOMETIMES, you can recover using System Restore which takes your pointers back to the settings before you landed on the offending website.
Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools >System Restore.
Be aware that if you installed software after the system restore date you choose, that install will also be affected.

Once you find a workaround, get a good antivirus and firewall installed and running. That said, I had the AOL one up and running and still was nailed because I gave permission for Microsoft Media Player to install a codec. The problem child just came along for the ride. Nothing that I consented to indicated that would happen.

Here is a free virus scan that I trust:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
It may or may not remove the offender if it finds one.

Housecall is a service of Trend Micro that sells antivirus software.

Answer 2

Well, this problem has three parts to it. First of all, you've somehow gotten ahold of a spyware. Once the spyware infected your computer, it gained control of your settings and changed your opening page. Also, you should've figured out that your spyware/virus removal and detection program, if you have one, isn't working properly. So... here's what I suggest you do. First of all, go to Tools in the toolbar of your Internet Explorer, click on Internet Options, and then you should see where you change your homepage. Once you've changed that, you'll want to download some sort of spyware/virus program such as CounterSpy or Ad-Aware. Both of these are free, at least for a trial. Then run a scan on your system. After that, delete the spyware/viruses it detects. If the problem still occurs, then you need to look deeper into it and will probably have to delete the spyware manually, which means it is deeply embedded and, if you don't know exactly what you're doing, you should seek professional help. I hope everything works out for you and your computer.

Answer 3

after you removed the spy doctor go and download an established spy program, like ewido anti spyware.

Answer 4

start> control panel> add and remove programs> spyware docter> change or remove