QHost Virus

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When trying to log onto Google.com, i got a standard error stating that the
QHost virus has redirected my DNS request. I used both Trend Micro &
Symantec to scan for the virus, and both report "not found". If I use the
actual address , ie 216.239.37.99, i go straight to the google home page.
Apparently its a DNS conversion problem, but i have no idea how to fix it.
Any Suggestions?

John Miller
 
When you load the page it should give you a Dir go to the
dir and delete the q host file that will solve you probs
 
John,
Check your HOSTS file ........
In some cases the QHosts trojan placed a copy in Windows\Help
and edited the Registry to point there.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.qhosts.html
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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 03-02-04]
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CLOSE ! The hosts file had listings for about 25 different search engine
sites. Didnt read it all, but im guessing it said "cant go there".
Replaced the file with a known good one & voila! Back in business. This
file was in "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\......." i believe.
Thanks again.
John




Mike Burgess said:
John,
Check your HOSTS file ........
In some cases the QHosts trojan placed a copy in Windows\Help
and edited the Registry to point there.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.qhosts.html
____________________________________________________________
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 03-02-04]
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John said:
When trying to log onto Google.com, i got a standard error stating that the
QHost virus has redirected my DNS request. I used both Trend Micro &
Symantec to scan for the virus, and both report "not found". If I use the
actual address , ie 216.239.37.99, i go straight to the google home page.
Apparently its a DNS conversion problem, but i have no idea how to fix it.
Any Suggestions?

John Miller
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