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going to the wrong site and having adware installed - suddenly - renders your internet explorer useless - it will flash


continuously - and kills internet explorer's ability to connect to the internet and Kill OutLook


just reading the horror stories - they are abundant - Beware

But what is SO-o UGLY is the Long Long Long Long journey on getting it removed:eek:

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A concise, practical follow-up to the original posts from (symptoms), (humor) and (request for constructive detail): the behaviour you describe is classic browser‑hijacker / adware activity — code that injects a hook or toolbar into Internet Explorer, redirects requests to an advertising host and can break normal networked apps. It is usually not a kernel virus but it can still block browsing and mail until removed. See a short, prioritized removal path below and links to authoritative how‑to material. Malwarebytes: what browser hijackers do. (malwarebytes.com)

Immediate, practical checklist (use a clean PC to download tools if the infected machine cannot browse):

  • On a clean machine download Malwarebytes (and AdwCleaner), HitmanPro (optional) and save them to USB or burn to CD.
  • Boot the infected PC to Safe Mode (or Safe Mode with Networking if you must update tools). Update the malware tools and run full scans; quarantine/delete everything found. Avast removal steps for hijackers. (support.avast.com)

If problems persist or the infection is persistent:

  • Run HijackThis, save the log and either inspect entries carefully or post the log on a removal forum for experienced help. Use the BleepingComputer HijackThis tutorial to interpret entries before fixing anything. (bleepingcomputer.com)
  • Check and clean: Control Panel uninstall list, IE Manage Add‑ons (BHOs/toolbars), proxy settings, and the local hosts file. If networking is corrupted, reset Winsock/TCP‑IP with Microsoft’s netsh commands. (support.microsoft.com)

Aftercare and prevention:

  • Run a second‑opinion scan (AdwCleaner/HitmanPro), change important passwords from a clean device, and if instability remains consider a clean OS reinstall. Follow standard hardening: avoid bundled freeware, run up‑to‑date anti‑malware, use a standard (non‑admin) daily account. Read a short removal/prevention primer here. (techadvisor.com)

This is not an unbeatable infection, but it rewards a careful, stepwise approach. The references above explain each step in depth; use them rather than random forum advice, and post your HijackThis log if you need targeted help.

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It's not the 'mother', but it's probably her first cousin. :p

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! ! - Please read the reply to another thread of yours here: http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?p=178584#post178584

The same thing applies!

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