**** Spyware "Search For..." Homepage keeps coming up when I open IE

**TheGame826** · 10-14-2004, 03:40 PM

Whenever I open my browser this "Search for..." website comes up and I can not figure out how to get rid of it. If i change the startup homepage in the IE settings it will just reset next time I open the browser.. and the Settings say About:Blank in the first place... anyways heres a picture of what the homepage looks like, if anyone can help id definately appreciate it.

**Big Slick** · 10-14-2004, 03:49 PM

I think you have a virus bro...
rut row

**PiecinItUp** · 10-14-2004, 04:44 PM

Get some anit spyware, adware programs....expl: spy sweeper and adaware

**MBaraso** · 10-14-2004, 05:18 PM

I had the same thing> Get adware 6.0 and b4 u use it go into advanced settings and make sure the thing is checked to do a deep scan on your registry.
That'll take care of it.

**Polska** · 10-14-2004, 06:05 PM

try adaware and/or spybot first. spyware removal might not take care of it though bc what you have looks like a browser hijacker.. NOT spyware. get a program named "Hijack this", it allows you to manually remove malicious registry entries that spybot and adaware may not detect.

**Mr. Death** · 10-14-2004, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by MBaraso

I had the same thing> Get adware 6.0 and b4 u use it go into advanced settings and make sure the thing is checked to do a deep scan on your registry.
That'll take care of it.

Yep. Ad-Aware 6 or there is a new one out called Ad-Aware SE. Either one of those should do it. Look for them on cnet. They're free to download.

**KeyMastur** · 10-14-2004, 06:18 PM

also check your Add / Remove programs for any BS stuff in there.

**RON** · 10-14-2004, 07:06 PM

I have the same thing. Spybot does not remove it. everytime you run it the same 5 things are recreated as soon as they are deleted. It ruined my conection. I just switched to Netscape.

**not2bigyet** · 10-14-2004, 08:31 PM

try CWshredder

**TheGame826** · 10-15-2004, 11:38 AM

nothing will get rid of this crap. I ended up having to format the drive because it was driving me crazy and ofcourse I reinstall xp and when I go to update to service pack 2 the system crashes. i hate computers.

**MBaraso** · 10-15-2004, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by TheGame826

nothing will get rid of this crap. I ended up having to format the drive because it was driving me crazy and ofcourse I reinstall xp and when I go to update to service pack 2 the system crashes. i hate computers.

Bro I had the same thing and nothing would get rid of it except adware 6.0, but you have to go into the advanced settings and screw with them or it won't work.

**G Child** · 10-15-2004, 12:16 PM

Just like Ron said, I would switch your browser. Mozilla is an excellent FREE browser.

Or....

Just get a Mac

**goodtobeapimp** · 10-15-2004, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by TheGame826

Whenever I open my browser this "Search for..." website comes up and I can not figure out how to get rid of it. If i change the startup homepage in the IE settings it will just reset next time I open the browser.. and the Settings say About:Blank in the first place... anyways heres a picture of what the homepage looks like, if anyone can help id definately appreciate it.

Sorry to hear about this. If anyone else has this problem pm me. I have a registry file that will change your browser and LOCK IT. The only way you can unlock it is with the other registry file that I have with it. It obviously won't eliminate your problems,but stop the startup browswer.

I used to be a fan of Spybot S&D but like others have said. It wont fix it. Learn your registry, system and system32 folders. A tip I might add is when you are in your system 32 folder. Right click on an open spot and hit arrange by modified. Obviously the spyware is going to be the last programs that have been opened. Programs are represented by the small blue box. Then you have your ocx. dlls.....I don't put much faith in programs designed by other people anymore. Too many keyloggers. Although I would say ad aware would be the way to go. Spysweeper and Spybot are both worthless when it comes to problems that aren't easily fixed. Watch those porn sites...they take a dump on you and never quit..

**goodtobeapimp** · 10-15-2004, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by MBaraso

I had the same thing> Get adware 6.0 and b4 u use it go into advanced settings and make sure the thing is checked to do a deep scan on your registry.
That'll take care of it.

Mbarso, What settings are you talking about exactly? I don't use these type of programs anymore,but it would be nice to cut down some of my time searching folders..Thanks for the help...

Thegame...Also I believe that you may have had a program named ntdd32.exe on your computer with that page. It usually comes with the page. Its a bitch. It recreates additional spyware programs inside your system folder. Even if you do get rid of all the spyware that is seen. That specific program will constantly be ****ing you up the ass.........

**OGPackin** · 10-15-2004, 01:34 PM

U also have to go into the registry and delete everything in there that has to do with whichever spyware u have. I had BargainBuddy and Navisearch....Took me 4 different programs and then manually editting the registry to finally get ride of everything. I recommend u do the same thing......After using a spyware removing program go to goolge and do a search "removing name of spyware here" and u should be able to find which registry keys u need to delete. Trust me, just using the spyware removal programs wont totally remove the spyware. U must edit the registy..... Good luck!!

OG

**OGPackin** · 10-15-2004, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by goodtobeapimp

Mbarso, What settings are you talking about exactly? I don't use these type of programs anymore,but it would be nice to cut down some of my time searching folders..Thanks for the help...

Thegame...Also I believe that you may have had a program named ntdd32.exe on your computer with that page. It usually comes with the page. Its a bitch. It recreates additional spyware programs inside your system folder. Even if you do get rid of all the spyware that is seen. That specific program will constantly be ****ing you up the ass.........

Thats why u MUST edit the registry to totally get ride of the spyware...

OG

**MBaraso** · 10-15-2004, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by goodtobeapimp

Mbarso, What settings are you talking about exactly? I don't use these type of programs anymore,but it would be nice to cut down some of my time searching folders..Thanks for the help...

Thegame...Also I believe that you may have had a program named ntdd32.exe on your computer with that page. It usually comes with the page. Its a bitch. It recreates additional spyware programs inside your system folder. Even if you do get rid of all the spyware that is seen. That specific program will constantly be ****ing you up the ass.........

Go into advanced settings and make sure all the boxes are checked. It's under scannings.
Pm me if you need help and i'll walk u thru it over IM.

**OGPackin** · 10-15-2004, 01:47 PM

Heres an example of removing Navisearch.....

Delete the following directories:
bin
NaviSearch

Delete the following files:
ad.dat
nls.exe
uninstall.exe
nvms.dll

Delete the following Cookies:
NaviSearch does not create any cookies

Delete the following registry keys:
NaviSearch
NLS.UrlCatcher
NLS.UrlCatcher.1
NLS.UrlCatcher
NLS.UrlCatcher.1
{AEECBFDA-12FA-4881-BDCE-8C3E1CE4B344}
{4EB7BBE8-2E15-424B-9DDB-2CDB9516C2E3}
{8EEE58D5-130E-4CBD-9C83-35A0564E1357}
{AEECBFDA-12FA-4881-BDCE-8C3E1CE4B344}
{4EB7BBE8-2E15-424B-9DDB-2CDB9516C2E3}
{8EEE58D5-130E-4CBD-9C83-35A0564E1357}
NaviSearch
{AEECBFDA-12FA-4881-BDCE-8C3E1CE4B344}

Delete the following registry values:
NaviSearch

If u dont edit ur registy and delete ALL files pertaining to the spyware it will only come back. U also might have to go into the Task Mgr. and "End Processes" on any spyware to remove it......If u need any help PM me.

OG

**OGPackin** · 10-15-2004, 01:52 PM

I also have a program called "RegClean". I recommend using it after uv removed any and all spyware files/programs. It will fix any problems in ur registry that the spyware might have caused. If u need a copy of it PM me......Or anyone else that needs it just hit me up and i will gladly send it to u....

OG

***Cycleon*** · 10-15-2004, 02:53 PM

ya - you really need reg clean - I just caught something the other day and then had to go through some hassle - boot in safe mode, delete the program, clean the registry, etc - then no problem

**TheGame826** · 10-18-2004, 01:59 PM

even though I already formatted everything, you guys are a big help. Ill keep all of that stuff in mind in the event that the spyware pops up again. no pun intended.

Im trying to take sme steps to prevent it in the future however. I have a popup blocked, avg anti virus, ad aware, and spyware doctor. As well as the windows firewall on.

By the way, does anyone know how to keep windows firewall on and still have the computers on the network be able to communicate with each other?

thanks again

**TheGame826** · 10-21-2004, 07:58 PM

this bull**** spyware is back.. the same **** thing with the search for.... guys I need detailed help. I really dont want to format again.

**KeyMastur** · 10-21-2004, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by TheGame826

this bull**** spyware is back.. the same **** thing with the search for.... guys I need detailed help. I really dont want to format again.

check your add / remove. there has to be something in there.

**MMC78** · 10-21-2004, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by TheGame826

this bull**** spyware is back.. the same **** thing with the search for.... guys I need detailed help. I really dont want to format again.

I don't know if anyone's mentioned this, but from IE's menu, go
Tools->Internet Options->General
and check the Home page address. Set it to "Use Blank"

**KeyMastur** · 10-21-2004, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by MMC78

I don't know if anyone's mentioned this, but from IE's menu, go
Tools->Internet Options->General
and check the Home page address. Set it to "Use Blank"

doesn't matter if you do that or not. with the software installed it's going to keep changing the start up page.

**TheGame826** · 10-22-2004, 12:49 PM

i think i may have actually got rid of it... i just deleted anything in the system 32 file that was created that day. and ran the newer adaware and avg. and it seems like its gone so we'll see.

**cjp85** · 10-22-2004, 11:08 PM

How do you clean a registry? Im not the greatest with computers. Also, what is the registry?

**SMYL_GR8** · 10-22-2004, 11:49 PM

You will never get rid of all this stuff. I back up everything on an external zip and when this stuff gets on there, I do a hard recovery and start clean. Spybot, adaware adn similar programs will never get your computer fully clean.

**KeyMastur** · 10-23-2004, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by cjp85

How do you clean a registry? Im not the greatest with computers. Also, what is the registry?

are you serious clark ?

if you know what you're doin, go to Run > regedit. but it's not for a novice user. **** can be complicated. i sometimes do it to clean out the **** leftover from uninstalls.

but basically the registry is the blueprint of your system. which is why messing with it can mess things up.

there's also programs out there specifically designed to clean your registry. some work better than others. just do a search on www.download.com for registry cleaner

**MMC78** · 10-23-2004, 02:50 AM

**Elysium** · 10-23-2004, 03:04 AM

THEGAME826 err i dont know why this hasnt been brought up. Looking at your screen shot you dont have a firewall up or antivirus.

**bignatt** · 10-23-2004, 03:29 AM

That thing blows my comp has it as well so i just bought a laptop instead ......oh well

**TheGame826** · 10-24-2004, 07:12 PM

i have avg running now.. and have been using the windows firewall until I download zonealarm. There hasnt been any problems since i messed with the configuration in Ad Aware SE, you have to set it to deepscan and make sure all the boxes are checked. The computers running good right now.. no browser hijacks, no popups, no b/s spyware that i can tell.

**GREENMACHINE** · 10-24-2004, 07:54 PM

Viruses suck balls.

My computer was infected ran slow as ****. It took My antivirus software over 8 hours to find the infected files. It was checking about ten files a minute. Then without warning nearly eight hours in. It ran as normal and found the infected files. I was sweating buckets I didn't know what I'd have done if it had taken much longer grrr.

**Sage** · 10-24-2004, 08:06 PM

same site would pop-up as soon as i get to the Intarnet. tried most of waht bros posted here, but nottn worked for me. Later more bugs began appearing so i ended up re-insatlling my OS and problem solved. I suggest u do the same