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ReDirected from Search Websites
Name: Bobby Date: October 28, 2003 at 19:22:41 Pacific OS: XP SP 1 CPU/Ram: 1.60 GHz512MB
Comment:
I have many problems getting to search websites. I can't get to Google or Altavista which causes me many problems. I am thus forced to use indirect ways of searching for things. I believe I have a virus but am not sure. I don't really want to pay Microsoft or anyone else for help but I have also tried a few programs including AdAware and Norton. I need a good virus program, hopefully a solution, and possibly a website where I can learn about setting up a fire wall to fight against future bugs. Please send any comments or question to my email, rep3rd@comcast.net, or just post them and I will check on them. Thanks, all help appreciated.
You have been Hi-Jacked. Please download Hi-Jack This and then re-post in the Security/Virus Forum. DO NOT post your Hi-Jack This log on the XP Forum. If You do I will remove it.
Also state that I informed you to post the Hi-Jack This log as you did state you did try Ad-Ware with negative results.
Thanks,
KTTD
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Response Number 2
Name: Tufenuf Date: October 28, 2003 at 19:34:15 Pacific
Reply:
Bobby, Your computer may have picked up a variant of the CoolWebSearch hijacker which can cause the problems you're having. Go to the link below and download & run the CWShredder file which may correct the problem.
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