Address Bar problem

[Eric]

Usually when I type a URL on the Address bar, the
prefix "http://" will be automatically added.

However, recently the prefix is changed
to "http://www.smart-finder.biz/1515/". For instance
when I type "www.yahoo.com" on the address bar, after
clicking "Enter", the URL will become "http://www.smart-
finder.biz/1515/www.yahoo.com".

I have tried to change back to default setting but that
does not help. Anybody knows why and how to fix this.

Thanks very much.

 

[Mike Burgess]

Eric,
smart-finder.biz = CWS.Smartfinder (coolwebsearch trojan)

How to remove Coolwebsearch and affiliates
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm#Coolwebsearch

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

The normal download sites are down:
You can download CWShredder 1.49.1 from:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html

You can download HijackThis 1.97.7 from:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html
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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 02-12-04]
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