HTTP 404 when I use my search bar only

[Jay]

Each time I type a subject into my search bar and go to
search, I receive The page cannot be found HTTP 404 -
file not found. If I type in an address in the address
bar it works fine. I can't even type www.microsoft.com in
my search bar without receiving that message. Any help
would be appreciated. I really don't like using Netscape.
Thank you for any ideas.

 

[H Leboeuf]

It may be a HOSTS file problem.
Look for a file named HOSTS (no extension, could be hidden) rename it
OLDHOSTS.

Rule out parasites.

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

and:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Additional link:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

You may need this removal tool.
More: Complete list by variant with up-to-date information.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
More: Removal tool: http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

Important: "So how did I get infected in the first place?"
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051