"Easy-Search.net" locked as my homepage

[J]

I think I downloaded some kind of hack. It resets my
homepage to "Easy-search.net". As well I can't access
Msn.com as it is redirected to that site. I've tried
dumping a bunch of registries but there must be a file
called on startup that resets them.... Anyone have this
problem yet and know how to deal with it?

 

[Ramesh]

First, scan the system for parasites and remove them. SpyBot S&D searches
your harddisk for Spyware and Adware
http://security.kolla.de/

&

Adaware (similar)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
(Remember to perform a Webupdate to have the latest definitions installed)

This will remove malware from the PC. Next, reset the Search Engine. Click
the Search button in the toolbar > Customize > AutoSearch Settings > Select
a provider from the list.
Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Options > Programs > "Reset Web Settings"

Download the fix - Reset Search:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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I think I downloaded some kind of hack. It resets my
homepage to "Easy-search.net". As well I can't access
Msn.com as it is redirected to that site. I've tried
dumping a bunch of registries but there must be a file
called on startup that resets them.... Anyone have this
problem yet and know how to deal with it?

 

[Home Page problem]

I got the same thing. But the home page is at
Freesearch.cc

The only way I could change the home page of mine is to

go back to history, and delete it. Or use a pop-up
blocker

 

[doug]

-----Original Message-----
I think I downloaded some kind of hack. It resets my
homepage to "Easy-search.net". As well I can't access
Msn.com as it is redirected to that site. I've tried
dumping a bunch of registries but there must be a file
called on startup that resets them.... Anyone have this
problem yet and know how to deal with it?
.
Under 'Find Files" from your desk top search for that

file name and delete that file and it's friends or try to
go under internet explorer's tools/internet
options/General tab. 2 ways of taking care of this
annoying piece of jamming spam down your throat.

 

[doug]

-----Original Message-----
I think I downloaded some kind of hack. It resets my
homepage to "Easy-search.net". As well I can't access
Msn.com as it is redirected to that site. I've tried
dumping a bunch of registries but there must be a file
called on startup that resets them.... Anyone have this
problem yet and know how to deal with it?
.
Play around with your resolution/dispay setting- your

colors and screen area. Remember, the weirdest things seem
to work with IE6 SP1

 

[Mike Burgess]

J,
"easy-search.net" = 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.
____________________________________________________________
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 12-01-03]
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