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Answer» I can't seem to run the ESET scan, should i start again??No. The log looks ok. How's your computer running now?My computer is running pretty close to normal, the only things is internet exporer still with the same msg when it opens A program on your computer has corrupted your default search provider setting for internet explorer. Internet Explorer has reset this setting to your original search provider, Google (www.google.com). Internet Explorer will now open Search Settings, where you can change this setting or install more search providers. I press OK and a MANAGE Add Ons window opens where google is already enabled as default so i press close, but it happens every time?? and most of the auto complete's dont show up or my my most popular sites when i open a new tab?? any ideas?? aslo do you have any suggestions about my external hard drive that wont load??Quote A program on your computer has corrupted your default search provider setting for internet explorer. I can't help very much with that problem except to give you this link which contains a bunch of sites with similiar problems. Perhaps you should start a new thread concerning this problem in the Internet Browsers section of this CH. Quote aslo do you have any suggestions about my external hard drive that wont load??Not really except that perhaps the drive is defective or the USB port is defective. Again, a new thread in the Computer Hardware section would help. Let's do some cleanup. To uninstall ComboFix
(Note: MAKE sure there's a space between the WORD ComboFix and the forward-slash.)
To remove all of the tools we used and the files and folders they created do the following: Double click OTL.exe.
************************************************* Clean out your TEMPORARY internet files and temp files. Download TFC by OldTimer to your desktop. Double-click TFC.exe to run it. Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator TFC will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin. * Click the Start button to begin the cleaning process. * Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two. * Please let TFC run uninterrupted until it is FINISHED. Once TFC is finished it should restart your computer. If it does not, please manually restart the computer yourself to ensure a complete cleaning. ************************************************* Looking over your log it seems you don't have any evidence of a third party firewall. Firewalls protect against hackers and malicious intruders. You need to download a free firewall from one of these reliable vendors. Remember only install ONE firewall 1) Comodo Personal Firewall (Uncheck during installation "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage" and uncheck any HopSurf and/or Ask.com options if you choose this one) 2) Online Armor 3) Agnitum Outpost 4) PC Tools Firewall Plus If you are using the built-in Windows XP firewall, it is not recommended as it does not block outgoing connections. This means that any malware on your computer is free to "phone home" for more instructions. Simply put, Windows XP contains a mediocre firewall. This firewall is NO replacement for a dedicated software solution. Remember to use only one firewall at the same time. *************************************************** Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates. ---------- I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free. SpywareBlaster- Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox. * Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware * If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here Protect yourself against spyware using the Immunize feature in Spybot - Search & Destroy. Guide: Use Spybot's Immunize Feature to prevent spyware infection in real-time. Note: To ensure you have the latest Immunizations always update Spybot - Search & Destroy before Immunizing. Spybot - Search & Destroy FAQ Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future. Also see Slow Computer? It may not be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smoothly. Safe Surfing! I posted on the other forums hopefully they can help with the remaining problems Thanks again super dave!!You're welcome. I will lock this thread. If you need it re-opened, please send me a pm. |
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