Hi,
This sounds to be the result of spyware. I'll guide you
through the removal process, and this should resolve your
problems. If you have any questions, please reply to this
thread before trying anything
.
You may first want to remove any third party helper
objects. This is best done by a program called BHOCop. It,
along with the rest of the programs, are freely available.
You can download BHOcop, and view an introduction to it,
from the following site:
http://support.honour.ca/bin/bhocop.zip
Once you download the file, run it, and install the program.
Then remove all objects you find that you are not familiar
with.
We'll now have you download some programs which shall aid
you in the actual removal of spyware programs which may be
running (and causing these problems).
First, download AdAware. This is an excellent program which
detects and deletes spyware, and other malware programs.
AdAware is available from:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
After downloading and installing AdAware, *be sure to update
it*. This will ensure you are protected against the latest
threats. Then, run it.
Some versions can be particularly malicious - removing them
can cause you to lose your internet connection. Therefore,
we'll download the next two programs as precautionary
measures. If, after running these programs, you are unable
to connect to the internet, you may need to run these
programs to fix the connection.
They are available here:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
and
http://www.tacktech.com/pub/winsockfix/WinsockFix.zip
Directions for the last program can be found here:
http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257
Note: You'll only need to run these programs in the event
that removal of the evil programs causes some good
components to break. Otherwise, you can safely continue:
Next, we'll get CWShredder. This neat program catches
variants which may have been missed by AdAware. CWShredder
is available from:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip
Once again, be sure to update it to ensure the latest threat
protection.
Lastly, you may find it necessary to rename your HOSTS file.
This step is used if you find yourself unable to connect to
specific sites. Instructions can be found here:
http://support.honour.ca/ldbh.solutions.php#blockers
The above procedures should help you remove these programs
and return your computer to a functional state.
More information about Adware and Spyware is available here:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
This should remove the program in question, along with any
other potential sources of harm. If you continue to have
problems, please reply to this thread,
Best regards,
Altrus
: My IE6 browser keeps pulling up this site. Usually I can
stop it
: before it loads. McAfee stops a worm if the page loads
for too long.
: Can this website be stopped?
http://air689.start.dedicated.com
: It also tries to pull up other porn sites which I do not
want.
:
: I have worldnet.att.net internet access. I will try their
tech people
: next.
