UNWANTED SEARCH ENGINE FROM ADDRESS BAR

[Guest]

My address bar searches use Yoogee as the search engine. I want Google for
my address bar searches, but even though i've clicked Google Sites under the
auto search settings from the custom button, I still get the unwanted search
engine. What do I need to do?

 

[siljaline]

My address bar searches use Yoogee as the search engine. I want Google for
my address bar searches, but even though i've clicked Google Sites under the
auto search settings from the custom button, I still get the unwanted search
engine. What do I need to do?

## Spyware Alert! ##

Your Spyware Pest;
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/InternetOptimizer.html
http://castlecops.com/startuplist-7043.html

Run SpyBot Search & Destroy (and) Lavasoft's Ad-aware.
SpyBot, here: http://www.spybotupdates.com
Ad-aware, here: http://www.lavasoftusa.com
Install both, fully update *prior* to the initial scan since neither ship
updated out-of-box.

Post back your findings.

Silj

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siljaline

MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) & Security (AH-VSOP)
__________________________________________
Security Tools Updates
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=31

(Reply to group, as return address
is invalid - that we may all benefit)

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Ernest

The problem is probably due to some kind of scumware on your system. Try
the following and see if it helps. Even if you have already run some
programs, run them again according to the instructions in the information
below to thoroughly clean you system. Some variants of malware can
replicate itself and return repeatedly if not cleaned properly. It is best
to read through all the information before you start to know before hand
what you need to do and how. Follow all instructions to letter as much as
possible.

WARNING>>>> Backup all documents and files before removing any spyware!!

First, Go to Start | Run and type CMD
In the command window type
netsh winsock reset

Then download and install BHODemon from
http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm
Your problem may be caused by a bad BHO.

If this does not resolve the problem, the do the following. Run all programs
in Safe Mode:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx
What you can do about spyware and other unwanted software
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/spywarewhat.mspx
Most importantly, be sure to run CWShredder here
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3019.html
Also this program searches for hidden .dlls that recreate the malware.
About Buster:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4289.html
Then visit these two sites to test for parasites and help basic cleaning:
On-Line Check
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
and
Quick-Fix Protocol.
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
Basically, throw everything here at your "infection".

Also download and install HiJackThis -

How to download and install HiJackThis:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict309.html

Please DO NOT post your log to this newsgroup. It is important that you go
to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below and allow the experts there
to analyze it for youPlease DO NOT post your log to this newsgroup. It is
important that you go to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below and
allow the experts there to analyze it for you.::
AumHa HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
or Bleeping Computer Forum
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
necessary steps to clean your system.
(Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log deleted
or ignored.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

You should also get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also... From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)
or Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

NOTE: If you can not download these programs from the Internet, if your PC
has CD read capabilities, go to another computer with CD-ROM burning
capabilities. Create a folder on the hard drive of the other computer called
HOLD, download the programs to that folder, then burn that folder to a CD.
Copy the HOLD folder to your HD and then install the programs from there
and run them. After you have IE access again, update all programs where
possible to get the latest definitions and run them again in Safe Mode to be
sure there are no lingering items on the system.

Hope this helps

Jan
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[Guest]

I ran Spybot and lavasoft and quarantined the items deleted. My search on
the address bar when I put the word oil, however, yields something like this:
|http:|||?%20oil| Do I need to be selective in the removal, or can I just
do something else. The former will take some time. Also, the custom button

 

[siljaline]

I ran Spybot and lavasoft and quarantined the items deleted. My search on
the address bar when I put the word oil, however, yields something like this:
|http:|||?%20oil| Do I need to be selective in the removal, or can I just
do something else. The former will take some time. Also, the custom button
on the left after I hit the search button from the toolbar gives me a blank
dialog box. I can't customize. Please help me

Run 'HijackThis' > http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe
Install to a dedicated Programs Files Directory like this;
'C:\Program Files\HijackThis'
Right-click on the executable file and select > send to desktop create shortcut.
Double-click on HijackThis and press "scan" > when scan is finished is becomes
a 'save log' button > select > save log > creates > "hijackthis.log" > save log file
to
your desktop or somewhere where you can easily retrieve it.
Post your HijackThis log file to AumHa Forums for expert analysis.
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30

Mention that I sent you and you will get expedited service.
You may post back the URL where you posted your log to this thread.

Silj

--
siljaline

MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) & Security (AH-VSOP)
__________________________________________
Security Tools Updates
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=31

(Reply to group, as return address
is invalid - that we may all benefit)