IE homepage idgsearch problem

[hal]

I accepted a search by idgsearch.com and it proceeded to
force itself as my IE homepage, resistant to change by
standard way of setting homepage. On contacting them,
they offer to remove it by downloading
dgsearch.com.autohomepageremover.
I am reluctant to accept that offer since their
reputation is ruined already. Has anyone used their offer
without causing further problems. thank you

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

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.

Also, see:
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=15701&hl=idgsearch

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

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

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I accepted a search by idgsearch.com and it proceeded to
force itself as my IE homepage, resistant to change by
standard way of setting homepage. On contacting them,
they offer to remove it by downloading
dgsearch.com.autohomepageremover.
I am reluctant to accept that offer since their
reputation is ruined already. Has anyone used their offer
without causing further problems. thank you

 

[Hal]

-----Original Message-----
I accepted a search by idgsearch.com and it proceeded to
force itself as my IE homepage, resistant to change by
standard way of setting homepage. On contacting them,
they offer to remove it by downloading
dgsearch.com.autohomepageremover.
I am reluctant to accept that offer since their
reputation is ruined already. Has anyone used their offer
without causing further problems. thank you
.
I tried kalla.de and it solved a different problem I was

having with startup stalling with "windows cannot find
file etc." but it did not cure my IE homepage hijack.

I tried lavasoft adaware and in log left checked only the
items that had idgsearch in title and removed those and
that seems to have solved the problem I am grateful for
your solution Ramesh.

 

[xyz]

idgsearch.com installs a trojan program.
Here is one link that can help you clean it up.

http://www.inderjeetsodhi.com/eSec/idgsrch.php

You can also search for "idgsearch" to find other more automatic
solutions on various forums.

You have to apply the Windows patches to keep the problem from
recurring.

xyz
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[Ramesh [MVP]]

Most welcome. Ad-Aware detects all possible spyware in the system. So,
select all entries and remove them.

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

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

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-----Original Message-----
I accepted a search by idgsearch.com and it proceeded to
force itself as my IE homepage, resistant to change by
standard way of setting homepage. On contacting them,
they offer to remove it by downloading
dgsearch.com.autohomepageremover.
I am reluctant to accept that offer since their
reputation is ruined already. Has anyone used their offer
without causing further problems. thank you
.
I tried kalla.de and it solved a different problem I was

having with startup stalling with "windows cannot find
file etc." but it did not cure my IE homepage hijack.

I tried lavasoft adaware and in log left checked only the
items that had idgsearch in title and removed those and
that seems to have solved the problem I am grateful for
your solution Ramesh.