2006-12-01 00:18:09 · 7 answers · asked by dl56uk 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Go here: http://www.majorgeeks.com/StartPage_Guard_d4271.html
and download Start Page Guard - and your browser home page wont be hijacked
I have been using it for about 4 years and never had a problem in that time
It works!
Good Luck
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2006-12-01 00:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prerequisites:
If you can change the home from internet options then try it, otherwise it could be a case of a trojan/virus. You need to identify the name of the virus/trojan before you can eliminate it.
See that you have installed and updated an antivirus and an antispyware software. If not, get one now
http://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/essential-free-internet-security.html
Download and run free registry cleaner and scrap cleaner softwares
http://bestofrest.blogspot.com/2006/11/regscrubxp-registry-cleaner.html
http://bestofrest.blogspot.com/2006/11/ccleaner.html
To secure your self follow the steps below
1) Disable system restore if you are usign winME/XP
Click on start > all programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
Click on System Restore settings.
Check the box to Turn off system restore on all drives.
press apply. press ok.
2)Boot in safe mode, by pressing F8 during booting of computer, if it doesn't get in safe mode read this
http://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/boot-in-safe-mode-in-windows-xp-laptop.html
4) Run the antivirus and antispyware scans while in safe mode. Note down the name of the virus/spyware when detected.
5) search using google for manual removal instructions of the detected virus/trojan/worm. Copy the instructions on the hard disk, and follow the instructions.
2006-12-01 08:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have been a victim of a browser hijack basically spyware wuill implement itself into your registry and redirect to on eof their spy sites. now what you need to do is...
go to trendmicro get a complete virus scan...
visit lavasofts official site to download anti adware.
And bascially check anything in your registry that looks out of place.. good luck
2006-12-01 08:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by nommie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bit of naughty work by some one. Go to internet options in tools on your browser and reset it.
2006-12-01 08:26:33 · answer #4 · answered by Dave T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download, and update Spyware search and destroy its free, you have a spyware problem, get a decent firewall AVG for instance also free.
2006-12-01 15:07:10 · answer #5 · answered by wysiwyg12uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you have a virus.
2006-12-01 08:25:30 · answer #6 · answered by Ancient spirit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HACKERS
2006-12-01 08:24:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋