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dobee

This is embarrassing, however, I have somehow or other
gotten my internet explorer (home page-Yahoo) to redirect
to an adult search engine when I log on using internet
explorer (the blue "E")
I have tried to reset my Home page options in the control
panel, that didn't work. the default homepage is set at
this adult search engine (http//:xwebsearch.biz/) and I
can't get it out of there. I have searched for it on my
hard drive and it doesn't show up at all.I want it off my
computer!
Can anyone help me to get this fixed?
 
dobee said:
This is embarrassing, however, I have somehow or other
gotten my internet explorer (home page-Yahoo) to redirect
to an adult search engine when I log on using internet
explorer (the blue "E")
I have tried to reset my Home page options in the control
panel, that didn't work. the default homepage is set at
this adult search engine (http//:xwebsearch.biz/) and I
can't get it out of there. I have searched for it on my
hard drive and it doesn't show up at all.I want it off my
computer!
Can anyone help me to get this fixed?
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First eliminate any scumware.
See
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Note that AdAware and SpyBot S & D will each catch some things the other
won't. Also, each need to be updated before every use, even when just
downloaded.
 
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 **


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http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
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This is embarrassing, however, I have somehow or other
gotten my internet explorer (home page-Yahoo) to redirect
to an adult search engine when I log on using internet
explorer (the blue "E")
I have tried to reset my Home page options in the control
panel, that didn't work. the default homepage is set at
this adult search engine (http//:xwebsearch.biz/) and I
can't get it out of there. I have searched for it on my
hard drive and it doesn't show up at all.I want it off my
computer!
Can anyone help me to get this fixed?
 
dobee,
xwebsearch.biz = Coolwebsearch (parasite)

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

Note: this type hijack indicates an unpatched machine!
Please visit Windows Update to avoid these exploits.
____________________________________________________________
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 11-19-03]
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