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Grabski - 22 Jun 2007 19:55 GMT

I have run into a problem with IE recently. When I type in a search in the
upper right corner of my screen, lets say Alaska, and hit the return, then
choose a link that is listed I get an Ebay "ad" page or a Real Estate company
or something else, but certainly not the link that is listed. And if I go
back and try it again (click on the link) it goes either to Ebay or some
other site, but not the one listed in the link. It doesn't even display the
link for a second and then drop in this other link.

I tried changing the default search engine, and checking thru all the
options listed, but I don't see (or know) what , if anything has changed.

I thought it was fixed, but I tried again today, and get the same problem.
It took three tries to get to the site that was listed in the link.

Using Windows XP, Internet Explorer 7.

ANY information would be appreciated

Mike Grabowski
314 650 0916

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Leonard Grey - 22 Jun 2007 19:57 GMT

Your computer is infected with a virus or other type of malicious software.

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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

> I have run into a problem with IE recently. When I type in a search in the
> upper right corner of my screen, lets say Alaska, and hit the return, then
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> Mike Grabowski
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PA Bear - 22 Jun 2007 20:24 GMT

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

> I have run into a problem with IE recently. When I type in a search in the
> upper right corner of my screen, lets say Alaska, and hit the return, then
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> Mike Grabowski
> 314 650 0916

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Gistcheckin - 22 Jun 2007 20:46 GMT

Sometimes links listed are misleading. You can report fraudulent links by
scrolling to the bottom of the page and click on Feedback. Report the link.

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> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
> to an appropriate forum.
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Grabski - 24 Jun 2007 03:24 GMT

From Grabski,

Thank You for the information. I really appreciate it. I have gone to the
site(s) you suggested and have founda wealth of info. Now I have a place to
start. thanks Again.

> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
> to an appropriate forum.
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> > Mike Grabowski
> > 314 650 0916

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