>My Explorer homepage was MSN. Now it's"updz.dll/index.html#96676", and I can't change it in the tools menu. And...how did I get it I have a firewall in Place?
For the same reason you got the CWS infection back in April...the enemy coders are dang good. *;-) But we are better if you would apply the right defenses after you get clean.
Same routine...
We need you to download and install an analysis and repair tool called Hijackthis.
Please unzip Hijackthis.zip or move the hijackthis.exe file into a new folder you create in the root (first) level of the C: drive. Name this folder HJT for best and safest results. Don't place it on the Wallpaper, in a temp folder, or in the root level of the C: drive or the My Documents folder. It will create many backup files and they need to be stored in a unique Hijackthis folder.
After downloading, and unzipping the hijackthis file into a safe folder you create (preferably a folder named HJT in the first level of the C: drive)...run Hijackthis, click on the 'scan' button and then 'save log' button.
Copy and paste the contents of the text file you save into a reply to this message. A lot of posters make mistakes here in copying and pasting so reread the left info sidebar called Copy and Paste at http://www.tomcoyote.com/hjt
Special Notice! Hijackthis is a powerful tool that edits the brains of Windows (the Registry). DO NOT FIX anything in the Hijackthis log screen without assistance from the experts! Most of the line items in the scanned log are normal for Windows operation. Hijackthis should identify the vast majority of your problems and enable us to help you clean them off your system.
Stay in this thread for continuity. Reply to this message.
HTH (Hope that Helps)
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Please be aware only the following DellForum members were trained at TomCoyote.com and SpywareInfo.com to help with Hijackthis logs: Texruss, Baskar1234, Grinler, ChrisRLG, SpotCheckBilly, and pskelley.
Thank you for your reply. As it turns out, my computer was also infected by one of those wonderful Trojan viruses and ultimately would not allow me logon. To that end, I reloaded XP, and have installed the latest and greatest protection software. So I am sure I am safe for at least another six months, or until some perverted soul decides to invade everyones life with another virus.
Kudos to you and your fellow Forum experts for all you contribute.
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June 18th, 2004 00:00
jagibbs typed these pixels of light:
>My Explorer homepage was MSN. Now it's"updz.dll/index.html#96676", and I can't change it in the tools menu. And...how did I get it I have a firewall in Place?
For the same reason you got the CWS infection back in April...the enemy coders are dang good. *;-) But we are better if you would apply the right defenses after you get clean.
Same routine...
We need you to download and install an analysis and repair tool called Hijackthis.
Download the zipped file from here: http://tomcoyote.com/hjt
Or....If you prefer an .exe version (saves a lot of time for novices) download the file from here:
http://209.133.47.12/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe
Please unzip Hijackthis.zip or move the hijackthis.exe file into a new folder you create in the root (first) level of the C: drive. Name this folder HJT for best and safest results. Don't place it on the Wallpaper, in a temp folder, or in the root level of the C: drive or the My Documents folder. It will create many backup files and they need to be stored in a unique Hijackthis folder.
Hijackthis FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) at:
http://russelltexas.com/malware/faqhijackthis.htm
After downloading, and unzipping the hijackthis file into a safe folder you create (preferably a folder named HJT in the first level of the C: drive)...run Hijackthis, click on the 'scan' button and then 'save log' button.
Copy and paste the contents of the text file you save into a reply to this message. A lot of posters make mistakes here in copying and pasting so reread the left info sidebar called Copy and Paste at http://www.tomcoyote.com/hjt
Special Notice! Hijackthis is a powerful tool that edits the brains of Windows (the Registry). DO NOT FIX anything in the Hijackthis log screen without assistance from the experts! Most of the line items in the scanned log are normal for Windows operation. Hijackthis should identify the vast majority of your problems and enable us to help you clean them off your system.
Stay in this thread for continuity. Reply to this message.
HTH (Hope that Helps)
Texruss
www.russelltexas.com
Spyware Fighter Wilders Forum
Slyware Warrior Tom Coyote Forum
Expert Malware Responder Dell Forum
Please be aware only the following DellForum members were trained at
TomCoyote.com and SpywareInfo.com to help with Hijackthis logs: Texruss, Baskar1234, Grinler, ChrisRLG, SpotCheckBilly, and pskelley.
ChrisRLG
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August 5th, 2004 11:00
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August 5th, 2004 11:00
Thank you for your reply. As it turns out, my computer was also infected by one of those wonderful Trojan viruses and ultimately would not allow me logon. To that end, I reloaded XP, and have installed the latest and greatest protection software. So I am sure I am safe for at least another six months, or until some perverted soul decides to invade everyones life with another virus.
Kudos to you and your fellow Forum experts for all you contribute.