My browser is being hijacked...

girlwithinternet · #1 Aug 12, 2004, 05:45 PM

Every time I open a browser window it changes to "Searchfrombrowser". I google'd it and I think it's part of NewDotNet but I can't find ANYTHING that will get rid of it.
Any suggestions?
Many thanks!
GWI :-/

cremedies · Aug 18, 2004, 08:22 AM

Browser hijacking can be very tough to get rid of but you must start with the following software which is available for free download on the internet: Giant AntiSpyware, CW Shredder and Hijack This.

Download them in normal mode, update each of them and then run them in safe mode for best results to remove the hijack. Hijack This takes a while to get the hang of but if you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Giant AntiSpyware is available for free download at the link below. This product combined with the Spyware-Adware Removal Kit on the same site will provide a complete solution to your problem.

joejoe831 · Aug 18, 2004, 06:00 PM

go to this site http://www.spywareguide.com/txt_intro.php
here they have a free spy ware and adware scan .
they use X-Cleaner this will take out all spyware and addware out. and they have all infor on all spyware

AudioCourses · Oct 26, 2004, 03:02 AM

This may help you also:

Spyware Removal Tips

If you need help, drop me a line.

prophecygirl · Oct 30, 2004, 07:14 AM

im having the same problems with newdotnet hijacking my browser, but i have adaware and spybot they cannot get rid of this newnet so im really stuck now any help would be great

AudioCourses · Oct 30, 2004, 07:32 AM

If you read that article I posted you will notice a tool called HijackThis.

http://tomcoyote.com/hjt/

Grab the latest version, then follow the instructions on the forums they suggest.

You will have to post the log that HijackThis creates and wait for a reply.

That will certainly find the problem.

ladyandjan · Nov 1, 2004, 05:23 PM

Go to http://www.winpatrol.com and download the latest version which is 8.0 and install on your computer. Have read that Pest Patrol will eradicate home page hijackers but you have to purchase it. Have had winpatrol on my computer for 1 1\2 yrs. & this program lets you know immediately when something is trying to change your home page & asks if you want to do this. Great little program and is very small for the amount of headache it saves. Give it a try after you rid yourself of the current problem.



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