Re: exploit-mhtredir.gen

From: Wesley Vogel (123WVogel955_at_comcast.net)
Date: 06/16/04 

Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:10:17 GMT

First.
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options | Advanced tab |
Make sure both of these are NOT checked.

 Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Internet Explorer
components if a Web page needs them in order to display the page properly or
perform a particular task.]]
 Enable Install On Demand (Other)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Web components if a Web
page needs them in order to display the page properly or perform a
particular task.]]

Apply | OK
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Second. If you need a scan right now.

Follow the instructions!
THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php

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Third.
It is known as Scumware. Visit these sites. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are really good.
Download, install, run, update and run again; one or all. They are all
good, FREE utilities.

>>>>>>> Run CWShredder first!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<

1) Spybot S & D
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=download

2) SpywareBlaster
[[SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from
ever being installed.
The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And
SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.]]
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

3) HijackThis (some other stuff that may be of interest also)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

4) CWShredder direct download:
http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

5) Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/index.html?source=appvisit

6) ToolbarCop
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm

7) AdAware
http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
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Additional information & instructions.
A wealth of information here, boys and girls.

THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;827315#appliesto

Spyware and Deceptive Software
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx?gssnb=1

What you should know about spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp 

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Hope this helps.  Let us know.
Wes
In news:1d64101c453a1$b618dfa0$a001280a@phx.gbl,
soilman <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>  hunted and pecked:
> It managed to do stuff to my computer BEFORE MCAfee
> VirusScan ASAP detected it.
>
> McAfee says it is a low risk. Howeve my about:blank page,
> when I open MSIE, that is, the home page, takes me to an
> html page that advetises stuff (including spyware removal
> programs). Not sure if it is local on my computer, or on
> the net. I'll check.
>
> Any suggestions on returning about:blank to normal
> operation, so that my home page is a blank screen as
> before? The Tools > Internet Options didn't work. I tried
> clearing the msie cache and cookies, too.

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