re: Evil "lexplore" virus hijacked me
Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 11:59 pm
Windows 98 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Ms. Eagle
(33507 messages posted)
I know, it's terrible isn't it.....
Do these things. Second thought is a hijacker, and it's also an ActiveX install,
if I recall. Clear out your TIF and other temp files. Internet Options - General
tab. Delete temporary internet files, and choose to 'delete all Offline content'.
In Settings, set the size of your TIF folder between 5 - 10 MB. Also, under General
tab - choose Settings - View Objects. In the window that opens, choose View Details
on the toolbar. If any of those ActiveX Controls are marked "unknown" or "damaged",
remove them. Remove any you don't recognize.
Start - Find - Files or folders - in the named box, type: *.tmp and choose Edit -
select all - File - delete. Empty the contents of the C:\Windows\temp folder and
C:\temp folder, if you have one. Empty Recycle bin.
Download 'Hijack This' Unzip 'HT' into a "Folder", any folder but a
temp folder. It creates backups. Close all browser windows and run it offline. Double
click the .Exe file to run it. Choose Scan. It'll display a list.Most of the entries
listed are necessary or required entries. Don't fix anything, until you know which
items to fix.
HijackThisTutorial
After the scan is finished, the Scan button will turn into Save Log. Press that and
copy/paste the contents in a post. Before posting your message, choose this Option:
Check this box to preserve your spacing, etc....
I suggest installing SpywareBlaster for protection from further problems. Check for
and download updates after installing it, and frequently thereafter. Enable protection
for Restricted sites, as well as IE: JavaCoolSoftware.com
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