Home page start up problem

  • Thread starter Thread starter Marc Hubar
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Marc Hubar

Somehow, three days ago, some sort of code (not a virus, but I must
have unknownly clicked a spam or something) got into my computer. The
result is that everytime I reset or boot up my computer, the default
homepage in IE 6 gets replaced by the following address:

http://fastsearch.cc/ydtfs/

The site is one of those stupid advertising/market place type sites.

If I change the page back to the homepage I want under Tools, Internet
Options, it stays correct until I reset or reboot my computer. Then it
goes back to this damned site again.

My problem is I can't see where its loading from (not from Start up
menu). My virus protection software shows up nothing.

Has anybody has this problem? Any ideas on how to get rid of it?

(Is it worth complaining about this to anyone? No contact addresses
are listed on the site.)

Cheers
 
Marc,
fastsearch.cc = Coolwebsearch trojan

How to remove Coolwebsearch and affiliates
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm#Coolwebsearch

Note: this type hijack indicates an unpatched machine, that is lacking in
"Defense".
Please visit Windows Update to avoid these exploits.
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Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 12-01-03]
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