Recently i think i downloaded a trojan. I'm sure that i got rid of it, but now everytime i click internet explorer the first page that popes up is http://safeiepage.com/ a security center site, when i click the home button, this page comes up still. please help?
2006-12-03 10:57:53 · 7 answers · asked by jimhan1980 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
go to tools
internet option
change your homepage
2006-12-03 11:02:33 · answer #1 · answered by Veshik 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you did indeed download a trojan (probably Trojan Zlob) from a site that said you needed a new codec perhaps?
Well, even though you have rid your computer of this trojan, it has already done its dirty-work by loading more malware into your computer. That's exactly what a trojan does, so simply removing the trojan doesn't solve the problem as you have found out.
Your computer now has what is called a Smitfraud infection. You will need to use a specialised removal tool such as SmitFraudFix v2.2:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php
or
RogueFix:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
To remove this pest.
Even more Smitfraud info. is here:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal:_SpyAxe_Removal
Good luck.
2006-12-03 19:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've been infected with spyware that's hijacked your home page, you need to clear that out by running a spyware scanner:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
It's 99% certain that you've been infected with this because you use Internet Explorer which is shockingly unsecure and allows the installation of all kinds of crap like this. Assuming you manage to clear out this infection, switch to a safer browser like Firefox or Opera or you'll undoubtedly find yourself in the same position further on down the line.
2006-12-03 19:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by Bamba 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try the Ad Aware Tutorial: http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com/windowsxp/articles/619/1/Ad-Aware-Tutorial
2006-12-03 19:07:51 · answer #4 · answered by tokjad 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
type in the name of the page you want to make your home page. Go to tools and click internet options. Where it says home page, select use current. This sets your home page to what you want it to be.
2006-12-03 19:01:35 · answer #5 · answered by tw0cl0n3m3 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Your browser has been hijacked. Remove the malware from your system and get the Firefox browser when your done.
http://www.mozilla.com
2006-12-03 19:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/SuperAntiSpyware.html download this and use it then set your webpage to what you want
2006-12-03 19:00:31 · answer #7 · answered by spankdis 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋