Senator9,
You can fix the search settings using this fix:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads/tools/IEFIX.reg (or)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG
But the real problem is the spyware, and it won't take much time for the
spyware to corrupt your search preferences again. So, you need to download
all the spyware removal tools listed below, and run a full scan:
How to safe-guard my system from spyware?:
http://www.winxptutor.com/antispy.htm
Note: Spyware removers are rules-based and are updated very frequently as
and when new malware is discovered. Therefore, update both of these tools
before scanning, very important.
Ad-Aware -
www.lavasoftusa.com
SpyBot S&D -
http://www.safer-networking.org/
CWShredder -
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
Download the latest versions of this tool *AND* also update the database
immediately before running a full scan. If that does not help, download
HijackThis from
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/ Generate a log using
HijackThis and visit any of these forums below to post your HijackThis log.
The experts there will guide you how to remove the spyware from your system:
http://forums.aumha.org |
http://forums.spywareinfo.com |
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com
Spyware prevention methods:
------------------------------
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Block AD/Spyware sites using HOSTS file [very effective]
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
Spyware Blaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Protects your system from a huge list of unwanted ActiveX controls. *You
need to update the database through the online update feature provided by
this software*
Then, download Toolbarcop from
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
and run it. From the Options menu, click "Increase Security level for
Internet Zone (Internet Explorer)".
Using IE-Spyad to enhance your privacy and security:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=53 IE-SpyAd
blocks a huge list of websites and domains that can cause privacy or
security issues on your computer.
--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Window XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
I cant get my address bar to work. It seems everytime I
type in a webpage or something it comes up with
res://C:\DOCUME~1\Jarpy\LOCALS~1
\Temp\2.res/error.htm#
http://.
Not sure why its not showing my results as I have some
program on my pc called "mysearchnow" and although I
thought I had deleted it, its still there. How do I get
rid of it so I can use the address bar.
