searching using the address bar in IE6

[Matt]

i'm now getting an error that when searching from the
address bar 'this page does not exist', also i now have
http:///? before my search words.... i've gone the
tool>options>... way to make sure that the search
option 'just display the results in the main window' is
slected and yet i still get this problem..please help

 

[Mike Burgess]

Matt,

http:///? = broken registry entry, usually caused by a parasite.

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

Includes: Repair the corrupted or altered (spyware) HTTP prefixes
Download and apply: "RepairDefaultPrefix.reg",reboot then scan your machine.
____________________________________________________________
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 04-02-04]
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[matt]

thanks

-----Original Message-----
Matt,

http:///? = broken registry entry, usually caused

by a parasite.

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

Includes: Repair the corrupted or altered (spyware) HTTP prefixes
Download and apply: "RepairDefaultPrefix.reg",reboot then scan your machine.
_________________________________________________________ ___
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 04-02- 04]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
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i'm now getting an error that when searching from the
address bar 'this page does not exist', also i now have
http:///? before my search words.... i've gone the
tool>options>... way to make sure that the search
option 'just display the results in the main window' is
slected and yet i still get this problem..please help

.

 

[Scott]

thanks

-----Original Message-----
Matt,

http:///? = broken registry entry, usually caused

by a parasite.

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

Includes: Repair the corrupted or altered (spyware) HTTP prefixes
Download and apply: "RepairDefaultPrefix.reg",reboot then scan your machine.
_________________________________________________________ ___
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 04-02- 04]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
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i'm now getting an error that when searching from the
address bar 'this page does not exist', also i now have
http:///? before my search words.... i've gone the
tool>options>... way to make sure that the search
option 'just display the results in the main window' is
slected and yet i still get this problem..please help

So what to do if one's still getting the http://? when trying to do an
address bar search even after taking all necessary precautions? This has me
stumped!

 

[Mike Burgess]

Scott,
How to remove Coolwebsearch and affiliates
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm#Coolwebsearch
Includes: Repair the corrupted or altered (spyware) HTTP prefixes
Download and apply: "RepairDefaultPrefix.reg",reboot then scan your machine.

Note: this type hijack indicates an unpatched machine, that is lacking
in "Defense". Please visit Windows Update to avoid these exploits.

Note: be *sure* to follow-up with HijackThis
Post back with the URL where you posted if you want help with your log.
____________________________________________________________
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 04-02-04]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
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thanks

-----Original Message-----
Matt,
http:///? = broken registry entry, usually caused by a parasite.

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

Includes: Repair the corrupted or altered (spyware) HTTP prefixes
Download and apply: "RepairDefaultPrefix.reg",reboot then scan your machine.
_________________________________________________________ ___
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 04-02- 04]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--

i'm now getting an error that when searching from the
address bar 'this page does not exist', also i now have
http:///? before my search words.... i've gone the
tool>options>... way to make sure that the search
option 'just display the results in the main window' is
slected and yet i still get this problem..please help

So what to do if one's still getting the http://? when trying to do an
address bar search even after taking all necessary precautions? This has me
stumped!