ie 6 sp1 problems displaying the right page typed on address bar

[Guest]

system details:
ie sp1, windows xp home edition version 2002
When I type a web page on the address bar like www.yahoo.com, and click
enter or click the GO botton explorer goes to http://ws1.appswebservice.com
and a page opens saying "Sorry, we could not find ws1.appswebservice". But
when I choose a page from Favorities, or even when I click the down arrow on
the right site of the address bar and choose an address from there it
displays it directly. But when I type the page on the address bar and hot
enter it does not go through. I have upgraded windows, i have upgraded
iexplorer but I don't know how to fix this stupid problem.

HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Don Varnau]

Hi,
You appear to have picked up a hijacker. Download, update and run Ad-aware,
Spybot and MS Anti-Spyware (Beta.) These programs are often more effective
if run from Safe Mode.
See these sites for help:
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Malware Removal and Prevention Overview - CastleCopsWiki:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.html
Removing Malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
What you can do about spyware and other unwanted software:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/spywarewhat.mspx

Some malware must be removed manually. You may have to register and post a
HijackThis log to one of these forums for additional help. Look for the
proper forum and an "Important- Read This First" message so that you follow
proper procedure.

* HijackThis Quick Start
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/#Top
* HijackThis Tutorial and Download
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42

http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
http://castlecops.com/forums.html
http://tomcoyote.com/forums/
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]