Information about malware:
http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/malware.ars
The below links assist you in checking your system for parasites:-
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
Please note that some malware may kill the internet connection when it is removed, the program on
the link below will enable you to regain the internet connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by third-party software
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;827315
Spyware Programs links:-
www.lavasoftusa.com Ad-Aware
www.security.kolla.de Spybot
http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder.html - CWShredder
SpywareBlaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot Change Your Home Page Setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159
Downloadable McAfee AVERT Stinger:
Stinger: http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a
substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist
administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes
next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally
signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.
Perhaps an online security/virus check
Symantec
http://security.norton.com/sscv6/def...d=ie&venid=sym
Trend Micro House Call:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Panda ActiveScan;
http://www.pandasoftware.com/actives..._principal.htm
McAfee FreeScan:
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp
Kaspersky Labs On-line Virus Checker:
http://www.kaspersky.com/remoteviruschk.html
BitDefender Online Scan:
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
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TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
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"Steve UK" <stelker@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:%23ckm7sWEGHA.2300@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>i have used the repair/re-install file from the doug knox website but this does not work.
>
> the window opens when i click ie icon and then flicks and then vanishes. also my oe6 is not
> connecting to the internet even though my connection is fine.
>
> my home page keeps resetting to 'about.blank'.
>
>
> any ideas?
>
