Hijacked

Aloha all.
Many of my searches in IE get hijacked to places like "Coupon Mountain."
etc. When
I do a search, and click on a site, I'm sent to one of these engines instead
of the site I wanted. If I go back to the search, then click on the wanted
site again, I am then sent to the correct site, but many of my first clicks
end up hijacked to one of these unwanted engines.
I do weekely spy cleaning and virus cleanings. Is this problem on the net,
or something on my PC (Vista)? If the latter, anything I can do about it?
I asked this on the IE NG, but got no replies.
Thanks!

One thing you must understand is that while you do a weekly cleaning you do
not clean your IE. Since you have not mentioned what spyware and AV software
you are using. I must assume you are using McAfee or Norton for your AV
software. Perhaps this will help:

Ref: http://www.randem.com/ieattacks.html
http://www.randem.com/virusproblems.html


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"LMO" <> wrote in message news:h2hn0e$v4r$...
> Aloha all.
> Many of my searches in IE get hijacked to places like "Coupon Mountain."
> etc. When
> I do a search, and click on a site, I'm sent to one of these engines
> instead
> of the site I wanted. If I go back to the search, then click on the wanted
> site again, I am then sent to the correct site, but many of my first
> clicks
> end up hijacked to one of these unwanted engines.
> I do weekely spy cleaning and virus cleanings. Is this problem on the net,
> or something on my PC (Vista)? If the latter, anything I can do about it?
> I asked this on the IE NG, but got no replies.
> Thanks!
>

Try IE with NO ADDONS - Start - All Programs - Accessories - System
Tools - IE with NO ADDONS

IE - Tools - Manage Add-ons

then add Prevx 3.0 Free Home and Family

http://www.prevx.com/

Set Prevx 3.0 to run all the time, it is compatible with most anti-viral and
anti-ware products. (I use Prevx and Avast Home and turn off the used
Avast Shields which for me is P2P, Outlook/Exchange, and Instant
Messaging.)

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

Also use this to check for BHO's.

http://www.securityxploded.com/bhoremover.php

These maynot be needed so they are a just in case.

Download and run as a scanner Malwate Bytes, and SuperAnti-Spyware

http://malwarebytes.org/

http://www.superantispyware.com/


"LMO" <> wrote in message news:h2hn0e$v4r$...
> Aloha all.
> Many of my searches in IE get hijacked to places like "Coupon Mountain."
> etc. When
> I do a search, and click on a site, I'm sent to one of these engines
> instead
> of the site I wanted. If I go back to the search, then click on the wanted
> site again, I am then sent to the correct site, but many of my first
> clicks
> end up hijacked to one of these unwanted engines.
> I do weekely spy cleaning and virus cleanings. Is this problem on the net,
> or something on my PC (Vista)? If the latter, anything I can do about it?
> I asked this on the IE NG, but got no replies.
> Thanks!
>

LMO wrote:
> Aloha all.
> Many of my searches in IE get hijacked to places like "Coupon Mountain."
> etc. When
> I do a search, and click on a site, I'm sent to one of these engines
> instead
> of the site I wanted. If I go back to the search, then click on the wanted
> site again, I am then sent to the correct site, but many of my first clicks
> end up hijacked to one of these unwanted engines.
> I do weekely spy cleaning and virus cleanings. Is this problem on the net,
> or something on my PC (Vista)? If the latter, anything I can do about it?
> I asked this on the IE NG, but got no replies.
> Thanks!
>

The problem is that you're using Windows, a very virus and hijacking
prone operating system. Why don't you move up to a real operating system
that doesn't require anti virus or anti malware applications? I would
recommend Ubuntu because it's so user friendly. It's FREE and comes with
access to thousands of FREE programs. Once you install it, you'll never
have to WASTE your time dealing with this crap again. Get it at
http://www.ubuntu.com/. You'll be glad you did. If you need help with
installing Ubuntu, just email me.

Alias

LMO wrote:

> Aloha all.
> Many of my searches in IE get hijacked to places like "Coupon Mountain."
> etc. When
> I do a search, and click on a site, I'm sent to one of these engines
> instead of the site I wanted. If I go back to the search, then click on
> the wanted site again, I am then sent to the correct site, but many of my
> first clicks end up hijacked to one of these unwanted engines.
> I do weekely spy cleaning and virus cleanings. Is this problem on the net,
> or something on my PC (Vista)? If the latter, anything I can do about it?
> I asked this on the IE NG, but got no replies.
> Thanks!

Then whatever you are doing for cleaning isn't working because you are still
infected.

Go through the preparatory work here:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

Then scan with either Malwarebytes' Anti-malware or SuperAntispyware.

When all else fails, get guided help. Choose one of the specialty forums
listed at the first link. Register and read its posting FAQ. PLEASE DO NOT
POST LOGS IN THE MS NEWSGROUPS.

If you can't do the work yourself (and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea), take the machine to a professional computer repair
shop (not your local equivalent of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). Please be
aware that not all local shops are skilled at removing malware and even if
they are, your computer may be so infested that Windows will need to be
clean-installed. If possible, have all your data backed up before you take
the machine into a shop.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Frank wrote:
> Alias wrote:
>> LMO wrote:
>>> Aloha all.
>>> Many of my searches in IE get hijacked to places like "Coupon
>>> Mountain." etc. When
>>> I do a search, and click on a site, I'm sent to one of these engines
>>> instead
>>> of the site I wanted. If I go back to the search, then click on the
>>> wanted
>>> site again, I am then sent to the correct site, but many of my first
>>> clicks
>>> end up hijacked to one of these unwanted engines.
>>> I do weekely spy cleaning and virus cleanings. Is this problem on the
>>> net,
>>> or something on my PC (Vista)? If the latter, anything I can do about
>>> it?
>>> I asked this on the IE NG, but got no replies.
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>
>> The problem is that you're using Windows, a very virus and hijacking
>> prone operating system. Why don't you move up to a real operating
>> system that doesn't require anti virus or anti malware applications? I
>> would recommend Ubuntu because it's so user friendly. It's FREE and
>> comes with access to thousands of FREE programs. Once you install it,
>> you'll never have to WASTE your time dealing with this crap again. Get
>> it at http://www.ubuntu.com/. You'll be glad you did. If you need help
>> with installing Ubuntu, just email me.
>>
>> Alias
>
> His browser got hi-jacked you dumb ****, not his OS. The same thing will
> happen to firefox in upurbuttoo asshole!

False.

> Stop spamming this ng you GD lying linux troll!

Not spam but, unlike what you post, an intelligent suggestion.

Alias

DanS wrote:
> Frank <> wrote in news::
>
>> Alias wrote:
>>> LMO wrote:
>>>> Aloha all.
>>>> Many of my searches in IE get hijacked to places like "Coupon
>>>> Mountain." etc. When
>>>> I do a search, and click on a site, I'm sent to one of these engines
>>>> instead
>>>> of the site I wanted. If I go back to the search, then click on the
>>>> wanted
>>>> site again, I am then sent to the correct site, but many of my first
>>>> clicks
>>>> end up hijacked to one of these unwanted engines.
>>>> I do weekely spy cleaning and virus cleanings. Is this problem on
>>>> the net,
>>>> or something on my PC (Vista)? If the latter, anything I can do
>>>> about it? I asked this on the IE NG, but got no replies.
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>> The problem is that you're using Windows, a very virus and hijacking
>>> prone operating system. Why don't you move up to a real operating
>>> system that doesn't require anti virus or anti malware applications?
>>> I would recommend Ubuntu because it's so user friendly. It's FREE and
>>> comes with access to thousands of FREE programs. Once you install it,
>>> you'll never have to WASTE your time dealing with this crap again.
>>> Get it at http://www.ubuntu.com/. You'll be glad you did. If you need
>>> help with installing Ubuntu, just email me.
>>>
>>> Alias
>> His browser got hi-jacked you dumb ****, not his OS.
>
> According to MS, IE *IS* part of the OS and integral to operation of the
> OS, therefore, yes, the OS was hijacked.

Don't waste your time explaining anything to Frank. He's too stupid to
understand as you will see from his reply.

Alias

Frank <> wrote in news::

> Alias wrote:
>> LMO wrote:
>>> Aloha all.
>>> Many of my searches in IE get hijacked to places like "Coupon
>>> Mountain." etc. When
>>> I do a search, and click on a site, I'm sent to one of these engines
>>> instead
>>> of the site I wanted. If I go back to the search, then click on the
>>> wanted
>>> site again, I am then sent to the correct site, but many of my first
>>> clicks
>>> end up hijacked to one of these unwanted engines.
>>> I do weekely spy cleaning and virus cleanings. Is this problem on
>>> the net,
>>> or something on my PC (Vista)? If the latter, anything I can do
>>> about it? I asked this on the IE NG, but got no replies.
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>
>> The problem is that you're using Windows, a very virus and hijacking
>> prone operating system. Why don't you move up to a real operating
>> system that doesn't require anti virus or anti malware applications?
>> I would recommend Ubuntu because it's so user friendly. It's FREE and
>> comes with access to thousands of FREE programs. Once you install it,
>> you'll never have to WASTE your time dealing with this crap again.
>> Get it at http://www.ubuntu.com/. You'll be glad you did. If you need
>> help with installing Ubuntu, just email me.
>>
>> Alias
>
> His browser got hi-jacked you dumb ****, not his OS.

According to MS, IE *IS* part of the OS and integral to operation of the
OS, therefore, yes, the OS was hijacked.

Use Internet Options found in the Control Panel [and through Tools on IE's
menu].

First clear the browser's cache / history / Temporary Internet files etc.
completely.

Check what is your actual homepage.

Check what plug-ins are installed and running (BHOs etc.) and turn off any
suspicious.

Make sure your browser's Internet Security zone to at least medium-high
[note: that if you set it too high such as to fully Restricted, many sites
will not work].

Make sure your anti-spyware isn't spyware itself. There's lots of bogus
stuff out there. Use a known-good anti-spyware and anti-virus e.g. Grisoft's
AVG, or Avast!, Microsoft's own Windows Defender etc. etc.

http://free.grisoft.com

Then run your known-good anti-spyware and anti-virus.

If this doesn't work, take Malke's advice.

What would I do if I found my browser hijacked? To be honest, I'd freak and
reinstall Windows - but that's just me and I've taken the time to make
harddrive images etc. etc.

Saucy



"LMO" <> wrote in message news:h2hn0e$v4r$...
> Aloha all.
> Many of my searches in IE get hijacked to places like "Coupon Mountain."
> etc. When
> I do a search, and click on a site, I'm sent to one of these engines
> instead
> of the site I wanted. If I go back to the search, then click on the wanted
> site again, I am then sent to the correct site, but many of my first
> clicks
> end up hijacked to one of these unwanted engines.
> I do weekely spy cleaning and virus cleanings. Is this problem on the net,
> or something on my PC (Vista)? If the latter, anything I can do about it?
> I asked this on the IE NG, but got no replies.
> Thanks!
>

Frank wrote:
> DanS wrote:
>> Frank <> wrote in news::
>>
>>> Alias wrote:
>>>> LMO wrote:
>>>>> Aloha all.
>>>>> Many of my searches in IE get hijacked to places like "Coupon
>>>>> Mountain." etc. When
>>>>> I do a search, and click on a site, I'm sent to one of these engines
>>>>> instead
>>>>> of the site I wanted. If I go back to the search, then click on the
>>>>> wanted
>>>>> site again, I am then sent to the correct site, but many of my first
>>>>> clicks
>>>>> end up hijacked to one of these unwanted engines.
>>>>> I do weekely spy cleaning and virus cleanings. Is this problem on
>>>>> the net,
>>>>> or something on my PC (Vista)? If the latter, anything I can do
>>>>> about it? I asked this on the IE NG, but got no replies.
>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>
>>>> The problem is that you're using Windows, a very virus and hijacking
>>>> prone operating system. Why don't you move up to a real operating
>>>> system that doesn't require anti virus or anti malware applications?
>>>> I would recommend Ubuntu because it's so user friendly. It's FREE and
>>>> comes with access to thousands of FREE programs. Once you install it,
>>>> you'll never have to WASTE your time dealing with this crap again.
>>>> Get it at http://www.ubuntu.com/. You'll be glad you did. If you need
>>>> help with installing Ubuntu, just email me.
>>>>
>>>> Alias
>>> His browser got hi-jacked you dumb ****, not his OS.
>>
>> According to MS, IE *IS* part of the OS and integral to operation of
>> the OS, therefore, yes, the OS was hijacked.
>
> So when firefox gets hijacked in ubuntu, the os ubuntu is also hijacked
> huh?

Um, Firefox doesn't get hijacked in Ubuntu and, unlike Windows, NO
program is a part of the kernel. *MS* says that IE is a part of Windows,
not Dan, dumb****.

> Nice try dan-o, but no cigar.

More lies from the asshole of the group.

Alias