Hi. I have a question regarding a possible browser hijack attempt on my computer. After running AdAware, i remove two infected registry keys. Here is the info:
Possible browser hijack attempt : Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MainStart Pageabout:blank
Possible Browser Hijack attempt Object recognized!
Type : RegData
Data : "about:blank"
Rootkey : HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Object : Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Value : Start Page
Data : "about:blank"
Possible browser hijack attempt : .Default\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MainStart Pageabout:blank
Possible Browser Hijack attempt Object recognized!
Type : RegData
Data : "about:blank"
Rootkey : HKEY_USERS
Object : .Default\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Value : Start Page
Data : "about:blank"
Not a problem. I quarantine and delete it. Then, when i open up my internet explorer, my homepage is now www.msn.com. So i run the adaware again, same deal. It finds the same registry keys, i quarantine/delete them, and again, my homepage is redirected to MSN.com
Im only redirected to msn once i delete these registry keys. Plus, they keep coming back time and time again. My nortons says no virus found, i update twice a week. What is causing this and how can i rid myself of this problem for good?
P.S. Can this be caused by my pop up killer? Its called NoAds 2002.11.05. I dont know, just a theory. Maybe coincidence. Any help is appreciated please.
Thanks in advance.
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