searchbar

[Paul]

I just today opened IE and unfortunately one of those
shifty searchbars made itself welcome in my browser.

I tried to run ad-aware, and that couldn't detect it, nor
could i find a way to uninstall/delete the file.

the service is lop.com C2 Media, something along those
lines. i can't remember downloading anything recently and
it's really frustrating. i may have already posted this,
i wasn't sure if it worked. any help would be
appreciated, thankyou

 

[Ron Bogart]

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I just today opened IE and unfortunately one of those
shifty searchbars made itself welcome in my browser.

I tried to run ad-aware, and that couldn't detect it, nor
could i find a way to uninstall/delete the file.

the service is lop.com C2 Media, something along those
lines. i can't remember downloading anything recently and
it's really frustrating. i may have already posted this,
i wasn't sure if it worked. any help would be
appreciated, thankyou

http://www.lop.com/help.html#uninstall

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Paul

You malware, spyware or parasites on your system causing this problem. In
addition to running your updated anti-virus program, you should do the
following to be sure none of these are present on your system. Some
variants of malware can replicate themselves over and over if not removed
properly. Although you may have already run AdAware, please follow all
instructions carefully to be sure your system is thoroughly cleaned:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Adaware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
Also, with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also
From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
also ....
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)

or ........

Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

Also.........

Courtesy of Jim Byrd -

Download Sysclean.com, from Trend Micro, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp along with the latest pattern
file, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
Be sure to read the "How-to" info here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt
You might also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future
updating of these: http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/.
(If you download and use the updater from the beginning, it will
automatically handle downloading the other files. Place them in a dedicated
folder after appropriate unzipping, and then run. This scan may take a long
time, as Sysclean is VERY extensive and thorough

and......

Additional information on how to protect your PC:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

So how did I get infected in the first place?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.ph...ghlight=&sid=53751d8ff5915261af727df08e66ce0d
or
http://snipurl.com/980t

If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.

How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

 

[Paul]

Thanks a lot, great help Ron, and Jan. Muchly
appreciated, the searchbar is now gone. thankyou

 

[stuart Harmon]

Dear Anon

This may have something to do with a programme you will
find in add remove programmes called Windows Searching.

We did contact Microsoft a while ago and thought it had
been removed but it appear to have come back on my sons
computer, possibly because he has downloaded something.

My son also changed to the NETscape browser and his
computer is unaffected.

I am surprised Microsoft have not dealt with this as
lop.com have been around sometime. Spybot and Adware are
worth downloading as well

I hope this helps

stuart

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Paul

Thanks a lot, great help Ron, and Jan. Muchly
appreciated, the searchbar is now gone. thankyou

You're very welcome! Glad to hear you were able to resolve your problem.
Good job!

Thank you for posting back and letting us know what worked for you, and for
the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem.

Jan
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

 

[Ron Bogart]

In

Hi Paul


You're very welcome! Glad to hear you were able to resolve your
problem. Good job!

Thank you for posting back and letting us know what worked for you,
and for the benefit of other readers who might have a similar
problem.

Jan
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Yeah - what Jan said!