Every time I visit any page I am re-directed to a page - About:Blank with a message that my computer Trojan.DLoader/LX. I have the latest legal version of Norton AV and it returns nothing. Ad-Aware recognizes the files, deletes them but they all come back. I did all this in the safe mode. Suggestions?
Microsoft support has nothing to offer.
2006-12-29 11:58:27 · 4 answers · asked by AarCee 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
A browser hijacker in action. These are almost always accompanied by other malware. Shouldn't be to hard to fix, just follow the steps below:
1st-Make sure to get all Windows updates DLed and installed.
2nd-Go to BitDefender.com for a free virus scan and cleaning. TrendMicro now charges to clean.
3rd-Download, install, and update Ad-Aware (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
4th-Download, install, and update SpyBot Search & Destroy (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly
5th-download, install and update AVG Anti-spyware.(Both free and paid versions available).Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
We all hate the 'weekly'stuff but it's necessary in today's net environment. "Get it clean and keep it clean!" should be your motto.
If you dont have a firewall, GET ONE. ZoneAlarm has a free version.
If you dont have an anti-virus, GET ONE. Both AVG and Avast have a free version but I recommend Nod32. It's the best available and it's not very expensive (about $40 US.) Install, update and do a full system scan at least weekly.
If this doesnt fix the problem, download HiJack This. Go to techsupportforum.com (there are others but this a good, free site) for instructions. DO NOT use HiJack This unless you are extremely knowledgeable about Windows and it's processes. You can seriously Bork your system. Let the pro's direct you.
For a safer, more secure, easier to use not mention faster browser, try Mozilla FireFox. For an e-mail client try Mozilla Thunderbird.
Best of luck and happy New Year!
2006-12-29 12:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by BoNe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download HijackThis---http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/programs.php#hijackthis. Run and Save a Log. When you log comes up copy and paste the entire log at http://www.hijackthis.de/ . Analyze your results. You will then get a screen that will tell you if you have any nasty stuff in your computer. Follow instructions to deal with any nasties. CAUTION: This is a very powerful tool. Be careful.
2006-12-29 20:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it needs to be deleted manually from its location while in safemode. and make sure there are no erroneous entries in msconfig - startup tab
2006-12-29 20:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by T G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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download them . then you run 1 at a time to scan ur pc
2006-12-29 20:00:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋