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Kurtis500
02-06-2004, 06:57 AM
Not sure if I have a virus or what, but something keeps changing my homepage to something else. We have the McAfee virus scan installed, but keep getting the same pop-ups and our homepage always gets switched back to another page that doesnt seem to go away. Anybody have this problem before?

Kachina26
02-06-2004, 07:03 AM
yes, and I bought a program called spysweeper. You can download a free trial for 30 days here (http://www.webroot.com/wb/products/spysweeper/index.php)

ACCEPTENCE
02-06-2004, 07:04 AM
I could be wrong but...
Has it jacked your search engine as well and changes it to a search engine of it's own???

JetBoatRich
02-06-2004, 07:18 AM
http://www.riverratlife.com/forums/board/ubb/graemlins/angry.gif

TexasJet
02-06-2004, 07:23 AM
The same thing happened to me. I downloaded "Spybot Search and Destroy", it's free. After you install it and let it run a scan of you files you will be amazed at all the spyware and trackerware that is loaded on your computer. Follow the instructions, and you will end up with a clean machine. Another cool feature is you can imunize your computer against these programs so they won't attach themselves again. It has worked wonders for me. Another benefit is you will see your spam count drop.:)

Kurtis500
02-06-2004, 07:28 AM
Originally posted by ACCEPTENCE
I could be wrong but...
Has it jacked your search engine as well and changes it to a search engine of it's own??? Yes it does. I search something and it pops up with its own page!

Kurtis500
02-06-2004, 07:29 AM
Originally posted by JetBoatRich
http://www.riverratlife.com/forums/board/ubb/graemlins/angry.gif I destroyed an old Commodore 64 that way. Kept cheating on me during a game:mad:

Fiat48
02-06-2004, 07:46 AM
Ad Aware works also. Free. http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

JetBoatRich
02-06-2004, 07:48 AM
Originally posted by Kurtis500
I destroyed an old Commodore 64 that way. Kept cheating on me during a game:mad:
I heard they have a way of doing that:mad:

Mike67rs
02-06-2004, 09:22 AM
Your have been hi-jacked...These programs will change you registry to use their own search engines and home pages. download these 2 free programs. They are safe. Spybot should reset your registry to allow you to reset you home page and default search engine. These are both excellent programs. Mike
http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3120-20-0.html?qt=spybot&tg=dl-2001
http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3000-2144-10214379.html?tag=lst-0-1

HighRoller
02-06-2004, 09:35 AM
Another pretty cool thing I got was the toolbar from Google. It blocks pop-ups and gives you a running count up top of how many have been blocked. I'm gettin ready to go surf some porn and really test it out!!!

JustMVG
02-06-2004, 09:38 AM
Beware of the google toolbar, it has a "hotbar" attachment that could redirect your inquiries to sites preselected by google partners and not display all of the possible answers.
Just an FYI, Mike VG

77charger
02-06-2004, 04:51 PM
I have the same prob too its a big pain in the ass.Also get pop up ads out of no where and they dont stop.I tried the ad aware it finds alot but the prob still exist.From what i have been told is that your browser has been hijacked(ad aware wnt fix this) and will do as it pleases.I need to get my pc reimaged and install a firewall before ever going online.really annoying my wife has stood behind me while i browse this board or and rv site then bam here comes the porn full bore:mad:

77charger
02-06-2004, 04:52 PM
BTW watch the toolbar deals from google or alta vista they do have spyware when you opt to cancel it the pop ups will come by the 100s

GlastronGuy
02-06-2004, 05:59 PM
Before you run anything, download this. (http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm)
It's very likely that your winsock has been hijacked and if it is, you won't be able to connect to the internet till you run this program.

Mike67rs
02-06-2004, 06:01 PM
This is an excellent free Pop-up blocker.
http://www.panicware.com/product_psfree.html

GlastronGuy
02-06-2004, 06:02 PM
Originally posted by 77charger
BTW watch the toolbar deals from google or alta vista they do have spyware when you opt to cancel it the pop ups will come by the 100s
I run Spy Bot all the time and I use the Google toolbar. If what you say was true, Spy Bot would have found it by now. I also find it very, very hard to believe Google would do that. They are the premier search engine and I suspect that they wouldn't do anything to jeopardize that.
Most likely, you've been hijacked.