Hosts file redirection is what this is doing via Spyware. I don’t think you have to WIPE the system. I ran across this on a compromised PC yesterday w/ lots of spyware, ad-ware and junk on it, I think I cleaned it all with using MalwareBytes, SpyBot S&D and A2. If you use these cleaners, turn off Windows System Restore first (Re-enable when yer done!).megha wrote:Thanks to all u people for helping..but i dont know...it still doesnt work!! Maybe I shd reinstall windows again..a suggestion by another frnd..what ya think??
All the same there is no need to post the links that way since most lead to the same site 'google' , plus the fact that much of what is posted is beyond the technical competence of an average user and would be better carried out by a qualified technician. You and I can follow what he/she means but many would be quite flumoxed by such directions.Strong Eagle wrote:Sometimes it can be difficult to remove spyware. The poster is correct.Plavt wrote:FREDH,
WTF? Are you trying to do the OP's brain in? No need to post all those links, your post would have all but the most computer savvy tecnician in a state of shock and without justification at that.
I doubt it, if one has made a backup of the system from an earlier time. Although much depends on when that was and how many programs have since been added and whether the user still or has uses for them or not. As I said earlier; the Op needs to contact the admin to check things out before messing around with the computer.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Because it is easier and quicker and a lot less painful than reformatting and reinstalling windoze and all the rest? .
Plavt wrote:FREDH,
WTF? Are you trying to do the OP's brain in? No need to post all those links, your post would have all but the most computer savvy tecnician in a state of shock and without justification at that.
OH DON'T BE SORRY! I just like being a cranky old tech!megha wrote:Thanks everyone for ur help..FREDH...yes ur instructions were really good but unfortunately it still doesnt work...just one qs...when I copied the host file before deleting the other entries...the entries are still in the system so did i get that wrong???
And yes...sorry I dint call a technician and paid $$ coz it said there were errors and viruses....and since i am not that tech savvy...I bought online norton360 to fix it...paid arnd 60USD...and then dint feel like paying more just to start orkut & gmail as all other sites work fine..and thought of taking help online!! I was more curious than anxious to get my comp work orkut & gmail..
Once again thanks for taking the time to reply...
FREDH wrote:OH DON'T BE SORRY! I just like being a cranky old tech!megha wrote:Thanks everyone for ur help..FREDH...yes ur instructions were really good but unfortunately it still doesnt work...just one qs...when I copied the host file before deleting the other entries...the entries are still in the system so did i get that wrong???
And yes...sorry I dint call a technician and paid $$ coz it said there were errors and viruses....and since i am not that tech savvy...I bought online norton360 to fix it...paid arnd 60USD...and then dint feel like paying more just to start orkut & gmail as all other sites work fine..and thought of taking help online!! I was more curious than anxious to get my comp work orkut & gmail..
Once again thanks for taking the time to reply...
If the entries are still there, yes, either:
1. You're doing something wrong.
2. There is still Malware ACTIVE in memory making changes to the hosts file.
3. You could still have polymorphic bugs (they change as they go to escape detection) on the system that are in Windows start up which are maybe changing the hosts file again.
4. Or the hosts file could be marked READ ONLY.
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