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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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Default homepage default keeps defaulting itself >=T

Is it a sign of spyware? My default page changes to some generic search page everytime I open up IE. I changed it back to my default page in my settings but when I open up IE this same generic page opens up. Im thinking its in my system 32 or whatever it is. Any fixes to this besides glockin every internet marketing major I see on the streets?
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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free utilities that keep me running properly ...

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

combo these 2 and you'll be good to go.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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its spyware

i had something like that on an older computer

run adaware
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Eklypse39
free utilities that keep me running properly ...

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

combo these 2 and you'll be good to go.
:werd: problem solved
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:35 AM
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if you really really want to clean things up ... run adaware, then spybot, then this:

http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/

whatever you do, do not search "Joseph Paolino serial" in google.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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Well I did the adware and spybot thing with no luck. My homepage still sets itself to that faggot page after I open IE the second time. Ive reinstalled windows 4 times in 3 months. I think Im going to quit the internet forever.

Oh and if you work for a spyware company...






fuCc you and your parents for creating you
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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what's the website you're being directed to?
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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http://www.webroot.com/shoppingcart/...000&vcode=DT02

this is a direct link to a trial version of WebRoot's Spy Sweeper. it's a bit more straining on system resources, but it constantly monitors for homepage hijackers and unauthorized installs.

it's more of the norton's antivirus of spyware utilities.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Eklypse39
what's the website you're being directed to?

http://search-system.com

^^ I try to contact them but when you click the link they have no contact. Shady bitches.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Eklypse39
whatever you do, do not search "Joseph Paolino serial" in google.
why? now i'm very tempted to try, just because you warned me.
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