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    cornedbeef Posts: 152, Reputation: 4
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    Jan 26, 2009, 09:13 AM
    How do I get rid of homepage hijacker?
    Hi all,
    I have a Dell Optiplex secondhand with a clean sweep and new install of the OP. I use CCleaner daily and AVG. Just out the blue I have a hijacker from one of these gambling sites (suspect my son has been downloading crap sites.) It only loads on startup but I would like to keep my system clean.
    Any ideas where to look to get rid?

    Cheers.
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    Jan 26, 2009, 09:35 AM
    You could try this:

    Download HijackThis 2.0.2 - FileHippo.com

    Then post what it comes up with.
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    Jan 26, 2009, 10:45 AM

    What problem are you having exactly? What's the computer doing?
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    Jan 26, 2009, 10:55 AM
    This web page only loads on start up. I just click on the homepage icon to get rid of it.
    It's only a minor irritant but I would prefer it gone.
    Thanks
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    Jan 27, 2009, 08:38 AM

    Another member recommended a while ago that I use Advanced System Care, which I just downloaded yesterday. It searches for hijack attempts; it found a lot of other stuff I thought was cleaned out. Might be worth the try!

    PC Repair with Advanced SystemCare Free | System Care, Windows Care, Free Download
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    Jan 28, 2009, 11:01 AM

    Hi, Thanks very much for that. I have downloaded that ASC that yo recommended. I have to say I was really surprised at the amount of problems it found . Really good tool and thanks again.
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