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    Jul 21, 2010, 09:53 AM
    Browser getting hijacked
    I need help. My broswer keeps getting hijacked??
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    #2

    Jul 21, 2010, 10:09 AM
    Run Malwarebytes ( Malwarebytes ) through your system.

    Download, install and update then run a FULL scan.
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    Jul 21, 2010, 11:09 AM
    I have already downloaded Malewarebytes and ran a scan in safe mode. It found prolaco.m and trojan.agent. It appears to have cleaned it but my browser is still being hijacked. I am running a full scan again now.
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    Jul 21, 2010, 11:09 AM
    Also run fully updated anti-virus.
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    Jul 21, 2010, 11:14 AM

    I am running AVG Free edition which if fully updated. Is that OK?
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    Jul 21, 2010, 11:23 AM
    I would also run Housecall as well: HouseCall - Free Online Virus Scan - Trend Micro USA

    Make sure you disable your installed AV first otherwise it slows things down.
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    Jul 21, 2010, 11:25 AM

    Will do and will get back with you.
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    Jul 21, 2010, 12:12 PM

    Nothing found with AVG full scan. I am working on House call now.
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    Jul 21, 2010, 12:17 PM

    Ok. Housecall did not find anything either, but something still owns my browser.
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    Jul 21, 2010, 02:11 PM
    Check your hosts file, Windows > System32> drivers> etc

    Also change your home page within the browser itself.
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    Jul 21, 2010, 03:10 PM

    I think I figured it out. I believe I had a zero day Google redirect virus. I was searching around and realized that my Java and Acrobat were messing up and a search returned a new virus labeled CVE-2010-0249 and I downloaded Hitman Pro and it seemed to have fixed all my problems. I thank you for your time and assistance, You have been a great help.
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