Browser Hijacked or faulty?

[trybry]

Hi,

I used IE5.5 and then IE6, but still had the same problem. It's freezes and hangs and I wonder if it's been hijacked. I know it's been changed without my consent.

My firewall notified me of the change in IE6 on the same day windows update, upgraded me from IE5.5 to IE6. How can I safe guard my browser or get one that is not so vunerable?

It just seems and acts strange and I wonder who or what is doing it. I'm no computer expert, but could someone either tell me step by step or send me to a site with step by step instructions.

Thanks

 

[carrr]

Hmmm...it's possible that it's a hijack to a bad site/page that no longer exists, thus leaving you in limbo.
Download Hijack this! and scan the machine. Copy and paste the log in its entirety back here.

http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/

"'Tis an ill wind that blows no minds." - Malaclypse the Younger

 

[Walterk01]

Also try uninstalling both explorers and reinstall a fresh version. Don't accept anything over the net unless you have requested it. Hijacks are getting trickier.

Good Luck

 

[carrr]

If you're running XP, uninstalling your browser is out of the question. Running repairs is another option, see here

http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...rt/kb/articles/q194/1/77.asp&NoWebContent=1).

"'Tis an ill wind that blows no minds." - Malaclypse the Younger

 

[mainegeek]

Try Spybot. Its free.

http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=mirrors

 

[trybry]

Hi,

Thanks for the replies, I running Win 98 1st ed. I tried repair and haven't had any problems with the browser. I'm just worried about security now? I will reinstall the browsers just incase.

How come some praise Spybot and others critize it? I am now scared to use Adware and Spyware removers and detectors. I read and wonder about the claim that they too spy on you.

Thanks to all for your help!