Topic ID 679
Help ! . . . looks like my homepage has been hijacked . . . my addres bar on Explorer keeps reverting to "about;blank" . . . I've loaded and run Spybot & Adaware but it doesn't seem to have helped . . . Any ideas anyone ?
Reply ID 5879
Hi Dave Have run an up to date virus killer?
Reply ID 5880
These can be pretty hard to trace and may have become part of your settings. Try logging in to Windows as a different user.
Reply ID 5883
quote:Yes...doesn't seem to have helped.
Originally posted by Andy B
Hi Dave Have run an up to date virus killer?
Reply ID 5884
quote:How ?
Originally posted by tonyappleton
These can be pretty hard to trace and may have become part of your settings. Try logging in to Windows as a different user.
Reply ID 5885
I have simelar problem on my laptop. My registry settings have been changed by some scumware. I am running up to date anti virus s/w. Have a firewall and regulary run spybot. Try doing a search on the web, I have found info regarding this type of problem. If you are not confident about changing registry settings find someone who is. I am not so therfore a work colleague will sort out for me. Good Luck.
Reply ID 5886
quote:thanx
Originally posted by boyboy
I have simelar problem on my laptop. My registry settings have been changed by some scumware. I am running up to date anti virus s/w. Have a firewall and regulary run spybot. Try doing a search on the web, I have found info regarding this type of problem. If you are not confident about changing registry settings find someone who is. I am not so therfore a work colleague will sort out for me. Good Luck.
Reply ID 5887
Hi Dave Hope you get your problem sorted. But this is directed at Andy. This thread has nothing to do with Ware and yet you are allowing it to continue in fact you answered first. After all you said recently about keeping this site about Ware only this seems a lot like double standards. I have no problem with dave asking the question of the WOL population but not what you told us the site is for.
Reply ID 5888
[:)][;)]
Reply ID 5889
What more can i say, ACEY has hit the nail on the head [}:)] [:)]
Reply ID 5890
it's tenuous I know, but access to ware online is via a PC, Dave's PC has been infected with a virus, possibly endangering his future access, therefore it's understandable he'd want to ask fellow Wareites for help...It's not like Dave wants to share his opinion on a film he watched last week...[:p]
Reply ID 5891
do you make the rules up as you go, or just move the goalpost to suit yourselfs? [}:)][:)]
Reply ID 5892
Dave, have you installed any P2P file sharing software recently? The likes of Kazaa, Morpheus and the like. These usually have Spyware programmes installed but what they normally do is make your home page go to another website, not leave it blank. You haven't inadvertently selected Use Blank as your home page have you? Check by going to Tools/Internet Options - in the General tab, there should be a URL in the input field for home page.
Reply ID 5894
I'm with Craig on this one. If you have selected "use blank" inadvertently, whenever you click on the "home" icon, you will get a blank page with "about blank" in the address bar. Type in the address of the page you want to use as your home page, and go to it. With your home page visible, select "Tools", "Internet options", and on the Home Page section select "use current". The correct address should appear in the window. Select "apply", and "OK", and with a bit of luck and a following wind, you should be back to normal. You can also use this procedure to make WOL your homepage, or even to use the main discussion forum as homepage. Whatever page you are on when you make the selection will become homepage. (Do you like the way I made the topic relevant? [:D] Tom
Reply ID 5895
As i said Darcy i have no problems with Dave coming and asking us with help for his problem. What i was saying is if you take what andy has said before there are plenty of websites where you can talk about problems with homes pages and spyware etc. Just need to be consistant and sorry didnt mean to start plus 1 off again on his soapbox lolol[B)] Admin - It was Craig who confirmed the guidelines for the site not Andy. As a moderator, discretion is required which is why a few off topic postings remain, but they are not generally welcomed.
Reply ID 5896
you give me the bullets to fire acey,( no soap box just a chair) [}:)][:)]
Reply ID 5898
quote:Havn't loaded any P2P files . . . the address in the home page input field actually says about;blank...when I change it and turn pc off & back on again it reverts to about;blank . . .
Originally posted by Craig
Dave, have you installed any P2P file sharing software recently? The likes of Kazaa, Morpheus and the like. These usually have Spyware programmes installed but what they normally do is make your home page go to another website, not leave it blank. You haven't inadvertently selected Use Blank as your home page have you? Check by going to Tools/Internet Options - in the General tab, there should be a URL in the input field for home page.
Reply ID 5899
Admin Thanks for clearing that up. I stand corrected[:D]
Reply ID 5902
Dave - I've found the problem. You've been highjacked by a rogue dll. Follow this link and read the thread. [url="http://computercops.biz/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=133970"]A fix for Dave[/url]
Reply ID 5904
Hi Craig, Errmmm regarding dll files ..... I wonder if you could tell me where I can get hold of the following file which is missing from my PC :- INTL32.DLL THANKS [:)]
Reply ID 5905
quote:Craig... Most of this thread is a bit above my head... think I might have fixed the problem anyway . . . apart from some 'non-child' sites stuck on Favourites...
Originally posted by Craig
Dave - I've found the problem. You've been highjacked by a rogue dll. Follow this link and read the thread. [url="http://computercops.biz/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=133970"]A fix for Dave[/url]
Reply ID 5910
Ah, chill folks... let's talk about gremlins.