hijacked

[DJ]

Apparently I have been hijacked. I cannot access search
engines (Google, Yahoo, etc.) and receive warning notices
that tell me that I've been hijacked. This warning
recommends that I edit my HOSTS file.

Is this recommended? What do I have to do to fix this?

I have run 3 different Spy-ware packages (trials) that
have not alleviated the problem.

Any suggestions?

 

[Wesley VogelX]

DJ;
1, 2 and 3 are good. 3 will prevent hijackings. Visit these sites.
Download and install, run 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) AdAware
http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
2) Spybot S & D
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=download
3) SpywareBlaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
4) Free Anti-Virus software.
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php
5) Free Firewall.
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
6) Free Pop-Up Stopper.
http://www.panicware.com/product_psfree.html
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Sounds like you have the QHOSTS trojan. Do a google search or check Symantec
or Trend Micro's website for removal tools/instructions.