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Wow, microsoft made something that works! anyone who was having trouble with a browser hijacker wich put you on - - just go on microsoft and download 'Antispyware Beta1'. it will get rid of it and ask you for the new URL details... brilliant!

It is currently the most up 2 date Anti - spyware program around!!

:cheesy:

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noted a targeted antispyware scan cleared the redirect and flagged the problem earlier. For clarity: browser hijacks commonly persist because multiple components are changed (browser shortcuts and extensions, proxy settings, HOSTS file, startup entries, scheduled tasks and occasionally services). A reliable cleanup combines up-to-date on‑demand scans with a few focused manual checks so nothing is left behind.

Recommended checklist to follow after an initial scan:

  • Boot to Safe Mode with Networking and run full scans with current antivirus and antimalware engines.
  • Inspect browser shortcut properties (Target) for appended URLs or parameters and remove any extra text after the browser executable.
  • Reset the browser or create a clean profile and remove unknown extensions/add-ons.
  • Verify proxy/LAN settings (Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN Settings) are empty unless intentionally configured.
  • Check the HOSTS file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts for suspicious mappings; save a backup before editing.
  • Examine startup locations: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, the Startup folders and Scheduled Tasks for unexpected entries.
  • Flush DNS cache with ipconfig /flushdns, reboot and re-scan to confirm removals.
  • If persistent, restore from a known-clean system image or perform a clean OS installation rather than reusing an infected profile.

Cautionary notes: back up the registry and important data before manual edits, and keep scanner definitions current — many old removal tools and outdated OS installations no longer protect effectively. Multiple scans and manual verification (logs from scanners, timestamped changes) reduce false negatives; when in doubt, a clean reinstall is the definitive remedy.

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I posted about this earlier and know one seemed to notice or care *whimper

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Yep, it can be hard to get noticed in forums with so many posts. especially when your given (dnt no if u r) the title "Junior poster" or some rubbish like that. but, what you got to remember is, its just a bite of info, just because its useful doesnt warant a response unless they have more to add! chances are they did'nt bother looking.

Keep shouting - if they hear, well done - if they don't they've lost out

:twisted: stick'em in a feild and bomb the b#st*Rd5 :twisted: LOL

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