what would cause DNS setting to change

[BigJim]

I have a laptop running xp home sp2 with a connection thru router and cable
modem.
Today I could not connect to the Internet and after checking around I found
my
DNS setting was change to a static address,under TCP/IP, nothing else. I had
it set to auto prior to this problem.
I reset it to auto and connection to the Internet was fixed. I ran a virus
scan and nothing
was detected.

So the big question is, how did this happen? I do connect using VPN to a
secure network at work, using Remote Desktop.
It's got me scratching my head. I was even thinking that it may have pulled
down a setting from my at work machine.


TIA

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I have a laptop running xp home sp2 with a connection thru router
and cable modem.

Today I could not connect to the Internet and after checking around
I found my DNS setting was change to a static address, under
TCP/IP, nothing else. I had it set to auto prior to this problem.

I reset it to auto and connection to the Internet was fixed. I ran
a virus scan and nothing was detected.

So the big question is, how did this happen? I do connect using VPN
to a secure network at work, using Remote Desktop.
It's got me scratching my head. I was even thinking that it may
have pulled down a setting from my at work machine.

Without knowing what the DNS was set to (the static entries) - everyone
would just be guessing along side you. ;-)

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

The Usual Suspect is a Wareout infection, Jim.

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

 

[BigJim]

thanks for the info and that was my suspicion also.

 

[Twayne]

I have a laptop running xp home sp2 with a connection thru router and

cable modem.
Today I could not connect to the Internet and after checking around I
found my
DNS setting was change to a static address,under TCP/IP, nothing
else. I had it set to auto prior to this problem.
I reset it to auto and connection to the Internet was fixed. I ran a
virus scan and nothing
was detected.

So the big question is, how did this happen? I do connect using VPN
to a secure network at work, using Remote Desktop.
It's got me scratching my head. I was even thinking that it may have
pulled down a setting from my at work machine.


TIA

Have you set yur own ID/Password for your router? If not, you should.

--
Twayne

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