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[aeakin]

I use MSN as my home page. Wednesday when I launched my
browser a different page came up (ShaZaa.com) I have
attempted many times to change my home page back to MSN
but it continues to revert to ShaZaa.. How can I stop
ShaZaa from inserting itself as my home page.

 

[Mike Burgess]

aeakin,
Look in Add Remove for "SHAZAA SearchBar"
From their EULA:
"This sometimes will include the installation of other 3rd party software
with their own license requirements. By accepting this install you are
agreeing to accept those licenses at this"

Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
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Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-24-04]
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[Guest]

I have the same problem but with:

http://real-yellow-page.com/index.php?aid=420

It is an unknown (to me) seach engines with lots of
advertising. I hate it.

I can change it temporarily, but when the computer is shut
off and turned back on, it takes over again.

I found nothing in add/remove programs that sounds
similar. I will check out the unwanted malware and
parasite link from the other response.

Any other thoughts?

 

[Mike Burgess]

Hi,
real-yellow-page.com = 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.
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Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-24-04]
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