Unwanted Web Sites

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Ric

When I log onto the internet, in addition to my home page,
other, unwanted, url's open up. I need help in blocking
them. Also, I have several unwanted folders on my "C"
drive that won't delete. Lastly, when I had '98, I could
go to run and type "msconfig" to change my startup menue.
I've tried to do the same with '2000, but it doesn't
work. Any thoughts?
 
It sounds like you may have some major problems that may only be reliably fixed
by a format and reinstall. The unwanted folders are indication of being hacked
assuming you did not create them somehow. You need to run a virus scan and a
parasite scan with the latest definitions and take steps to prevent such
problems in the future including virus scan that also scan all incoming email,
using a firewall, keeping current with critical updates, and setting minimum
security levels for Internet Explorer.

You can use a copy of msconfig from an XP box or download a copy from the web by
Googling for it. SpyBot Search and Destroy has an advanced mode with tools that
may be helpful including displaying your startup programs,hosts file viewer, and
a process tracker. The links below may be helpful. --- Steve

https://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm --- SpyBot link here with
information on parasites.
 
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