Browser Link problem

[Bob]

Need help with Browser Problem.



I tried to get help from the virus group without success. When I go to a web
site I get certain words highlighted and underlined. When I run the cursor
over the highlighted words, a drop down menu appears with a list of
categories. When you click on any one of the categories the browser goes to
another site, a search site.



None of the categories are related to the site I'm at. For instance when I'
m at Microsoft the links will take me to a completely different site.



I have been able to find and remove some 11 files from scans for viruses. I
have updated IE and even tried to install an old version (downloaded from
Microsoft). I could not download the old version because it said I had a
newer version on my system.



I must assume that IE is corrupted or there is some type of file attached?
Could there be instructions in the registry that is telling IE to create
"link" commands to certain words? I would like to solve the problem without
having to re-install xp.



Thank you,



Bob

 

[Wesley Vogel]

You've been hijacked.

First.
Right click the IE icon | Properties | Advanced tab |
Make sure both of these are NOT checked.

 Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Internet Explorer
components if a Web page needs them in order to display the page properly or
perform a particular task.]]
 Enable Install On Demand (Other)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Web components if a Web
page needs them in order to display the page properly or perform a
particular task.]]

Apply | OK
=================================

Second.
It is known as Scumware. Visit these sites. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are really good.
Download, install, run, update and run again; one or all. They are all
good, FREE utilities.
The first site gives some recommendations.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads.php?cat=all#s-p

1) Spybot S & D
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=download
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html

2) SpywareBlaster
[[SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from
ever being installed.
The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And
SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.]]
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

3) HijackThis (some other stuff that may be of interest also)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

4) CWShredder direct download:
http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

4½) CWShredder
http://majorgeeks.com/download4086.html

5) Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/index.html?source=appvisit

6) ToolbarCop
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm

7) AdAware
http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
===============

Additional information & instructions.
A wealth of information here, boys and girls.

THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;827315#appliesto

Spyware and Deceptive Software
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx?gssnb=1

What you should know about spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp

 

[Bob]

Wesley Vogel

After more than two weeks to rid my computer I finally got it done, THANKS
to you for your help and assistance. The cwshredder did the trick. Am in the
process of taking your advise and loading most of the ones mentioned.

Sincerely,

Bob .

You've been hijacked.

First.
Right click the IE icon | Properties | Advanced tab |
Make sure both of these are NOT checked.

 Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Internet Explorer
components if a Web page needs them in order to display the page properly or
perform a particular task.]]
 Enable Install On Demand (Other)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Web components if a Web
page needs them in order to display the page properly or perform a
particular task.]]

Apply | OK
=================================

Second.
It is known as Scumware. Visit these sites. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are really good.
Download, install, run, update and run again; one or all. They are all
good, FREE utilities.
The first site gives some recommendations.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads.php?cat=all#s-p

1) Spybot S & D
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=download
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html

2) SpywareBlaster
[[SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from
ever being installed.
The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And
SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.]]
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

3) HijackThis (some other stuff that may be of interest also)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

4) CWShredder direct download:
http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

4½) CWShredder
http://majorgeeks.com/download4086.html

5) Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/index.html?source=appvisit

6) ToolbarCop
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm

7) AdAware
http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
===============

Additional information & instructions.
A wealth of information here, boys and girls.

THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;827315#appliesto

Spyware and Deceptive Software
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx?gssnb=1

What you should know about spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Need help with Browser Problem.



I tried to get help from the virus group without success. When I go
to a web site I get certain words highlighted and underlined. When I
run the cursor over the highlighted words, a drop down menu appears
with a list of categories. When you click on any one of the
categories the browser goes to another site, a search site.



None of the categories are related to the site I'm at. For instance
when I' m at Microsoft the links will take me to a completely
different site.



I have been able to find and remove some 11 files from scans for
viruses. I have updated IE and even tried to install an old version
(downloaded from Microsoft). I could not download the old version
because it said I had a newer version on my system.



I must assume that IE is corrupted or there is some type of file
attached? Could there be instructions in the registry that is telling
IE to create "link" commands to certain words? I would like to solve
the problem without having to re-install xp.



Thank you,



Bob

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Bob,

Keep having fun! ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Wesley Vogel

After more than two weeks to rid my computer I finally got it done,
THANKS to you for your help and assistance. The cwshredder did the
trick. Am in the process of taking your advise and loading most of
the ones mentioned.

Sincerely,

Bob .

You've been hijacked.

First.
Right click the IE icon | Properties | Advanced tab |
Make sure both of these are NOT checked.

 Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Internet Explorer
components if a Web page needs them in order to display the page
properly or perform a particular task.]]
 Enable Install On Demand (Other)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Web components if
a Web page needs them in order to display the page properly or
perform a particular task.]]

Apply | OK
=================================

Second.
It is known as Scumware. Visit these sites. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are
really good. Download, install, run, update and run again; one or
all. They are all good, FREE utilities.
The first site gives some recommendations.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads.php?cat=all#s-p

1) Spybot S & D
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=download
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html

2) SpywareBlaster
[[SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it
from ever being installed.
The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And
SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.]]
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

3) HijackThis (some other stuff that may be of interest also)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

4) CWShredder direct download:
http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

4½) CWShredder
http://majorgeeks.com/download4086.html

5) Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/index.html?source=appvisit

6) ToolbarCop
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm

7) AdAware
http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
===============

Additional information & instructions.
A wealth of information here, boys and girls.

THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;827315#appliesto

Spyware and Deceptive Software
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx?gssnb=1

What you should know about spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Need help with Browser Problem.



I tried to get help from the virus group without success. When I go
to a web site I get certain words highlighted and underlined. When I
run the cursor over the highlighted words, a drop down menu appears
with a list of categories. When you click on any one of the
categories the browser goes to another site, a search site.



None of the categories are related to the site I'm at. For instance
when I' m at Microsoft the links will take me to a completely
different site.



I have been able to find and remove some 11 files from scans for
viruses. I have updated IE and even tried to install an old version
(downloaded from Microsoft). I could not download the old version
because it said I had a newer version on my system.



I must assume that IE is corrupted or there is some type of file
attached? Could there be instructions in the registry that is
telling IE to create "link" commands to certain words? I would like
to solve the problem without having to re-install xp.



Thank you,



Bob