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LG John 31 December 2004 04:27 PM

Browser is fooked!
 
Something has nailed my browser (I.E.) and keeps resetting the homepage!! I've ran my virus checker, spybot and just downloaded and run Ad-Aware but nothing seems to be able to shift the little barsteward.

Anyone got anything else I can try? I remember a while back on my old computer I got something similar and someone gave me a link to a little bit of software thats sole purpose was to nail programmes that re-set your homepage, etc. It worked brilliantly!

ozzy 31 December 2004 04:28 PM

Try Hi-Jack This

Ditch IE and use Firefox.

LG John 01 January 2005 03:09 PM

Done a system restore to a few days before this began as I've not done anything on the computer since that I particularly care about. This seems to have fixed things :)

MJW 01 January 2005 03:12 PM

The System Restore feature can sometimes be used by browser hijackers to re-instate themselves. If you have any more problems switch system restore off and then run your anti-spyware programs.
Using Firefox is also a good way to avoid IE exploits

mark.coleman 02 January 2005 07:20 PM

You could try installing webroot spy sweeper, this can protect your homepage and I swear by it, it's far superior to spybot, Adaware, etc. Other good packages include Aluria spyware eliminator, Xoftspy and spyware blaster.

Mark

Puff The Magic Wagon! 02 January 2005 07:43 PM

Another vote for Firefox - great little program :)

Now that I've got broadband, I've got time to d/load & test things :D


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