Homepage changing without me doing it

  • Thread starter Thread starter J_terrington
  • Start date Start date
J

J_terrington

My default homepage keeps on changing to the following:

http://t.rack.cc/hp.php

I can only assume that there is something on my pc making
it do this.

I am also getting alot of spam.

So I must wonder if I have in some way downloaded
sometracking software.

Any ideas on how I can find out??

Regards

Joshua
 
Look in you C:\ directory (i asume you have a home pc with
one HDD) and look for any file that has been downloaded
onto your computer and simply delete it.

Also got to (start menu, run, and type msconfig) then
click the startup tab and uncheck any software items you
know you didnt put there click applie and your done.

the tracking software tends to have a distinct name and
isnt disguised with a name like ie system file i say this
because if you uncheck the items you need you wont be able
to start up your PC hope this helps.
 
Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot Change your Home Page
Setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159

The problem may be due to a spyware.

Download Ad-Aware from www.lavasoftusa.com, scan the system and eliminate
the malware products. Re-apply the above fix if necessary.
** Remember to update the pattern file using WebUpdate in Ad-Aware **

( Caused by a malware called CoolWebSearch) Also, Download:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip )

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

~ Please reply to newsgroup ~


message My default homepage keeps on changing to the following:

http://t.rack.cc/hp.php

I can only assume that there is something on my pc making
it do this.

I am also getting alot of spam.

So I must wonder if I have in some way downloaded
sometracking software.

Any ideas on how I can find out??

Regards

Joshua
 
Back
Top