about:search

[Capt. Manuvar]

I know that there's a sticky thread about elimnating spyware, but so far i've had no luck. I normally use netscape but i have to use IE for my groundschool work, and have just discovered that I have this about:search thingy. I use spybot S&D but it hasn't helped. I don't want to use the trial and error method as I want to limit the number of programs on my 'puter, so does anyone knowof a single program that i can use to get rid of this about:search home page hijacker.
Thanks Capt. M
(Moderators, I will delete this once I get a solution, unless anyone else find it useful)

[Naples Air Center, Inc.]

Capt. Manuvar,

All threads in here are useful. Lets see if we cannot solve this problem for you.

Download Hijack This! (http://www.thespykiller.co.uk) and post the log file here. Do NOT make any repairs. (Hijack This! pulls up everything, including programs that are supposed to be in your computer.)

Take Care,

Richard

[E-Liam]

Hi Capt,

As Richard says, we'll need the HJT log. :ok: This is a variant of CoolWebSearch that you have, and depending on which one, will depend on the difficulty of removal.

Sadly, I have to go to a funeral today, so I won't be around until later on this evening, but I'll check it when I get back.

Could you also let me know (this only applies if using XP) whether you have Home or Pro, and whether you are using NTFS or FAT32.

Cheers

Liam

[Naples Air Center, Inc.]

Liam,

Sorry to hear about your loss. :(

Richard