homepage errors - bookmark errors

[Laysteref]

Currently, each time I set my homepage, IE is resetting
it to C:\WINDOWS\secure.html. Additionally, my
favorites/bookmarks/whateveryoucallem are being deleted
and replaced with other links.

I run several popup-blocker/adaware programs, as well as
Spybot S&D set to protect against homepage changes... but
it doesnt work

Anyone know the answers?

 

[H Leboeuf]

Seen other similar problem in the last few days. Can only suggest this route
as no one reported the culprit.

Go to http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads.php#det
Download "Hijack This!" [freeware] or download direct (below):
http://www.merijn.org/files/hijackthis.zip

If you get a 404 error or Access denied, try:
http://216.180.252.218/~spywareinfo.com/downloads/tools/hijackthis.zip

Unzip, double-click "HijackThis.exe" and Press "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button.
Click: "Save Log" (generates "hijackthis.log")

Next, HijackThis | Config [button] | Misc Tools [button]
Click: Generate StartupList log [button] (generates "startuplist.txt")

Next, go to the below location:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/

Sign in, then copy and paste both files in your message.

HijackThis Quick Start Help
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/

The Tutorial if you want to know more about the results or the .log file.
http://www.merijn.org/htlogtutorial.html