Re: DSL Fast but messed up my XP settings- Adware?Spyware?

From: Bullwinkle. J. Moose (moose.nyc_at_nospam.verizon.net)
Date: 11/11/04 

Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 01:07:41 -0500

You might want to contact Verizon DSL help line 800 567-6789. They are
there 24/7 and will walk you through your setup.

"Alppasta" <Alppasta.1f2hh0@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
news:Alppasta.1f2hh0@pcbanter.net...
>
> I have just gotten Verizon DSL. I have a router with a firewall and I
> have a software firewall. I have a virus detect and several
> adware/spyware programs. All the software programs I have say the
> machine is clean. The second I plug into the internet, several EXE
> files begin running in the backround and I get my IE homepage changed
> to "SLOTCH.COM" my favorites sites get added to with bookmarks I did
> not request and I get bombarded with software pushes from unknown
> sources. Any options besides rebooting XP software and starting
> over?????
> I can't even get help because I can't stay on the internet long without
> getting slammed with stuff.
>
>
> --
> Alppasta

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