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I can't get rid of isearch and can't link to any of the sites recommended for removing this. The only other solution I have seen posted here is to delete HOSTS. I'm not a computer expert and have no idea what this means. What does this mean and how will this remove Isearch from my computer?

thanks.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Alex,

Rename the file named "HOSTS" (without a file extension)

This file will be present in the following location:

Windows XP=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows 2K=C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Win 98\ME=C:\WINDOWS

Just rename the HOSTS file to OLDHOSTS and try the remaining part of the advice.

[More Information]
Toolbars are locked - Unable to customize toolbar and tool band:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm

[All about HOSTS file]
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

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


I can't get rid of isearch and can't link to any of the sites recommended for removing this. The only other solution I have seen posted here is to delete HOSTS. I'm not a computer expert and have no idea what this means. What does this mean and how will this remove Isearch from my computer??

thanks.

 

[Mike Burgess]

Alex,
"iSearch" not only hijacks your browser, but your HOSTS file also [ugh!]

To allow yourself to view all (hidden) file types:
Open Windows Explorer Folder Options - View [tab]:

Scroll down to the Hidden Files and Folders section
Select: "Show hidden files and folders"
Uncheck: "Hide file extensions for known file types"
Uncheck: " Hide protected operating system files"
Ok the Prompt, click Apply, Ok
--
Start | Search (enter) HOSTS
Note: there is no 3-letter extension for this file

Once found (right pane) right-click and select: Rename
Rename it to: HOSTSBAD

You should now be able to access: (install Ad-Aware)

Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Note: be *sure* to follow-up with HijackThis
Post back with the URL where you posted if you want help with your log.
____________________________________________________________
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 04-15-04]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
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I can't get rid of isearch and can't link to any of the sites recommended

for removing this. The only other solution I have seen posted here is to
delete HOSTS. I'm not a computer expert and have no idea what this means.
What does this mean and how will this remove Isearch from my computer??

 

[Mike Burgess]

Ramesh,
FYI: there are now at least 2 hijackers that target "mvps.org" in a HOSTS
file hijack.
I guess we must be making a dent in their sleezy operations ...

In the future you might want to give the poster a IP address instead of
the URL, if you need to direct them to your site ... just a thought ...
[example]
http://209.68.48.119/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm
____________________________________________________________
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 04-15-04]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--

Alex,

Rename the file named "HOSTS" (without a file extension)

This file will be present in the following location:

Windows XP=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows 2K=C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Win 98\ME=C:\WINDOWS

Just rename the HOSTS file to OLDHOSTS and try the remaining part of the
advice.

[More Information]
Toolbars are locked - Unable to customize toolbar and tool band:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm

[All about HOSTS file]
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

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


I can't get rid of isearch and can't link to any of the sites recommended
for removing this. The only other solution I have seen posted here is to
delete HOSTS. I'm not a computer expert and have no idea what this means.
What does this mean and how will this remove Isearch from my computer??

thanks.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Mike,

Yes. In a hijackthis log, I saw the mvps.org domain being blocked by spyware (using HOSTS) and I was about to ask you about that. Even Kelly's site was.

http://www.computercops.biz/postt29195.html

Thanks for the great idea.

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


Ramesh,
FYI: there are now at least 2 hijackers that target "mvps.org" in a HOSTS
file hijack.
I guess we must be making a dent in their sleezy operations ...

In the future you might want to give the poster a IP address instead of
the URL, if you need to direct them to your site ... just a thought ...
[example]
http://209.68.48.119/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm
____________________________________________________________
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 04-15-04]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--

Alex,

Rename the file named "HOSTS" (without a file extension)

This file will be present in the following location:

Windows XP=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows 2K=C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Win 98\ME=C:\WINDOWS

Just rename the HOSTS file to OLDHOSTS and try the remaining part of the
advice.

[More Information]
Toolbars are locked - Unable to customize toolbar and tool band:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm

[All about HOSTS file]
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

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


I can't get rid of isearch and can't link to any of the sites recommended
for removing this. The only other solution I have seen posted here is to
delete HOSTS. I'm not a computer expert and have no idea what this means.
What does this mean and how will this remove Isearch from my computer??

thanks.