Hijacked Browser

[Friend]

Hey,

I believe I have a hijacked browser, it freezes after 10
minutes of use and then it won't let me do anything else.
It also affects my E-Mail (Office Outlook). I have run
AdAware and Spybot, but both fail to help me and fix this
problem.

I am running IE6 on a XP PC. Any help would be GREATLY
appreciated. Thanks everybody!

 

[H Leboeuf]

IMPORTANT:
Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of LSPFIX from
the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when it is
removed, this program will enable you to regain your connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html (if your OS is Win2k or
XP)

Internet Explorer Ver. 6.

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

and:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Additional link:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

You may need this removal tool.
More: Complete list by variant with up-to-date information.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
More: Removal tool: http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe


Important: "So how did I get infected in the first place?"
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051

 

[Jen]

I think I've had the same problem.

Click on search.

Click on customize.

Click on 'use search assistant' & scroll up/down to pick
the browser you want. I just did & the Explorer service
was restored.

Hope this helps!