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When I turn on my computer, I view a screen: “Search The Web”.



What can I do to prevent this?



meadow

meadow wrote:

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> Search the Web
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> When I turn on my computer, I view a screen: “Search The Web�.
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> What can I do to prevent this?
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You really haven't provided much information, but I'd guess your
computer has malware. Start your troubleshooting by making sure your
computer is 100% virus/malware-free:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

I'm sorry I didn't give you more information.

I'm using Dell 4700 C, Windows XP, Internet Explorer 6.0.

I have Norton AntiVirus 2005 installed on my computer and I run Live Updates
regularly.

I was viewing a lot of Non Viral threats.

With the help of a Dell Technician, I installed Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta1.

That program removed all the Non Viral Threats. Now, when I use Norton
Antivirus to Scan My Computer, I view No threats found.

It has been since I installed Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta1, that I view:
When I turn on my computer, I view a screen: "Search The Web"

medow




"Malke" <notreally@invalid.com> wrote in message
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> meadow wrote:
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> >
> >
> > Search the Web
> >
> > When I turn on my computer, I view a screen: "Search The Web".
> >
> > What can I do to prevent this?
> >
>
> You really haven't provided much information, but I'd guess your
> computer has malware. Start your troubleshooting by making sure your
> computer is 100% virus/malware-free:
>
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic"

meadow wrote:

>
> I'm sorry I didn't give you more information.
>
> I'm using Dell 4700 C, Windows XP, Internet Explorer 6.0.
>
> I have Norton AntiVirus 2005 installed on my computer and I run Live
> Updates regularly.
>
> I was viewing a lot of Non Viral threats.
>
> With the help of a Dell Technician, I installed Microsoft AntiSpyware
> Beta1.
>
> That program removed all the Non Viral Threats. Now, when I use
> Norton Antivirus to Scan My Computer, I view No threats found.
>
> It has been since I installed Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta1, that I
> view: When I turn on my computer, I view a screen: "Search The Web"
>

Although MSAS is a good program for a beta ("beta" means software that
isn't finished yet), it apparently was not enough to clean up your
machine because you still have malware. Here are general malware
removal steps:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

If the steps look too complicated (and there is no shame in admitting
that), take the machine to a professional computer repair shop (not
your local version of BigStoreUSA).

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"