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Can't get rid of this as my frigging home page. Nothing works, and when I run my anti virus, it doesn't pick it up. Any ideas....?

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This thread shows a classic browser-hijack symptom: kon4ay.biz is set as the homepage and normal fixes have not removed it. Useful context from the replies: reported the persistent homepage, asked for a diagnostic log so helpers can identify persistence points, and recommended using an antispyware utility. Below are focused, practical steps and what to collect for responders — do the simple checks first, then proceed to the deeper cleanup if needed.

Quick checklist (work in Safe Mode with Networking when possible):

  • Inspect the browser shortcut: right-click -> Properties -> Target. Remove any appended URL after the executable.
  • Reset proxy (Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN Settings) and clear any strange proxy entries.
  • Check the Hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts for injected mappings.
  • Review startup persistence: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, Scheduled Tasks, and Services. Back up the registry before editing.
  • Use an autorun/startup inspector to export entries and find Browser Helper Objects, toolbars or odd drivers; export the list for posting.
  • Run updated on-demand scanners and a rootkit scan. If the hijack survives, verify the router DNS settings — some hijackers change router DNS.
  • After removal, reset browser settings, clear cache, and change important passwords.

What to post for help: an exported startup/autoruns list, the Hosts file contents, a short copy of suspicious Run-key entries and a screenshot of the browser shortcut Target. Avoid pasting full registry dumps or passwords. If removal is stubborn, an offline rescue disc or professional cleanup is the next step.

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Can't get rid of this as my frigging home page. Nothing works, and when I run my anti virus, it doesn't pick it up. Any ideas....?

Get HijackThis from here:

Close all browser windows, scan with hijackthis, save the log, and post it here.

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Use AntiSpyware Beta 1 from microsoft (free download). it will kill it for you and give you a small form to save you having to sort out your browser.

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