homepage problem

[matt]

I cannot get rid of www.search-space.com as my homepage, I
have run NAV, Macfee and Ad-adware, between them they got
the Adware virus. However it still won't shift as my
homepage. None of the anti virus packages detect anything,
all my internet settings seem to be o.k as are my activex
settings.I think I have got rid of any unwanted registry
keys. So any other suggestions would be very welcome.

 

[war17]

Some website has hijacked your homepage.

1. Use the following scanners to find and remove the website.

CWShredder
http://www.spychecker.com/program/cwshredder.html

2. Some porn websites redirects links to their websites using your HOSTS
file. Do a search for the HOSTS (without extension) file and remove the
entry.

3. If still no joy, download HijackThis from Spywareinfo download page

http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads.php

Run the program and you will find many entries. Most are OK. Post the log. I
will find the problem for you.

4. For future preventive maintenance, make sure programs cannot just
download on your computer without your permission. From the Internet
Toolbar, go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced. Make sure "Enable
Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)" and "Enable Install On Demand
(Other)" are unchecked.

 

[Guest]

Try CWShredder http://www.merijn.org/downloads.htm

----- matt wrote: ----

I cannot get rid of www.search-space.com as my homepage, I
have run NAV, Macfee and Ad-adware, between them they got
the Adware virus. However it still won't shift as my
homepage. None of the anti virus packages detect anything,
all my internet settings seem to be o.k as are my activex
settings.I think I have got rid of any unwanted registry
keys. So any other suggestions would be very welcome

 

[Mike Burgess]

Matt,
"search-space.com" = CWS.Qttasks (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 02-07-04]
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