Re: Need help with webpage redirect!!!

From: Jason Wade (savon1414_050404+gb2_at_earthlink.net)
Date: 05/26/04


Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 06:40:26 GMT

On Tue, 25 May 2004 18:29:08 -0500, Phyllis wrote:

Hello Phyllis.

> I am trying to help my in-laws get their computer up and running again.
> It is running Windows XP. They have created this monster themselves
> because they have had no anti-virus or firewall protection on their
> computer in over a year.

So you're the reason we have so much spam :)

> I have downloaded all Microsoft updates, I
> have turned on their firewall and downloaded AVG which has gotten rid of
> 18 different viruses, but have one stubborn trojan or something that has
> taken over the webpage and cannot be changed. I have run Spybot, AVG,
> Stinger (in safe mode and normal) without any success. When you open
> Internet Explorer the CPU usage is 100%, and it is nearly impossible to
> do anything. What else is recommended to help with this problem?
> Thanks in advance for any help that is offered.
>

What web page does it redirect to?

Perhaps cwshredder can help:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html

I suggest getting another web browser for times when IE won't work
right:
http://www.mozilla.org/
ftp.mozilla.org

>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system
> (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.690 / Virus Database: 451 -
> Release Date: 5/22/04

I think it's time to disable this certification, don't you?

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