Hi Brian... TFlan's response to use Xteq-X-setup will probably work.
But there may be other ways this is occurring. Try this web site for further info if the above doesn't work. http://gmpservices.com/Articles/hijack.asp Bob Sielski On Tue, 25 Feb 2003 20:37:36 -0500, Brian Manning wrote: >Grandpa, > >A friend of mine has his default URL changed to a 'porn site' >everytime he boots his computer. > >Ever heard of that? > >He's guilty. Now he's doing time. > >It must be a phony 'sys' file or something. > >I've removed it from the registry at least three times, but it's >always there when you 'boot the box'. > >I've told him to format and re-install. > >Don't go to this website 'kov4l.com'. > >Any ideas? > >Brian > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Grampa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 1:47 PM Subject: ShopTalk: Not Golf >- SpySites, Browser hijackers and file shredders > > >>TFlan, Al Taylor and others who had their computers hijacked.... >> >>Found a couple freeware programs you might find useful. >> >>I've installed the Spysites software. It did not covertly install >>any "call home or adware type software" >> >>I was going to say "Surreptitiously" but I couldn't spell it :-) >> >>For TFlan --------------------- >>File shredder - Will overwrite files after deletion >>http://camtech2000.net/Pages/Shredder.html >> >>------------------------- >>Spysites Preventer >> >>http://camtech2000.net/Pages/SpySites_Program.html >> >>According to the authors description.... >> >>SpySites includes a database of over 1,500 known Spy/Sleaze sites >>and guides you through the simple process of including them in >>Internet Explorer's Restricted Zone to prevent them from performing >>intrusive acts on your PC. The Restricted Sites zone in Internet >>Explorer contains a list of sites that must follow very strict >>rules. By setting the policies for the Restricted sites zone to a >>very high level of security, you can be assured that any web sites >>added to the Restricted sites zone cannot do certain things which >>could compromise your privacy and security such as installing >>and/or running: >> >>ActiveX controls Java applets JavaScript Cookies Download and >>installation of Desktop items Use of email address as anonymous FTP >>password Hijacking your Home page and/or Search page Installing >>their "Sleazeware" without your knowledge >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.435 / Virus Database: 244 - Release Date: 12/30/02
