spyware???

[jaberwocky]

can anyone offer advice.i seem to have had my internet explorer 'hijacked' by some website determined to get me to buy their anti virus software which i dont need.a window keeps popping up warning me of some spyware activity which in turn leads me to the website.anytime i try going to google this damn thing appears instead.tried everything i can think of,spybot,avg rootkit,norton full system scan,according to them,all is fine.but it's not.can anyone help?thank you.

[Wix]

The antivirus won't pick it up because this is malware. I'm unsure of how to get rid of it, but please can you tell me the name of the product it is advertising. I believe it may be driver something?

[marand93]

Unfortunate situation. Sounds like your homepage has been changed aswell. Go to internet options and see what your homepage says. Return it back to what you normally use, eg, google, msn etc.

All your anti spyware doesnt seemed to have worked either. I have had a similar problem in the past but I used AVG anti spyware and ad-aware; problem solved.

You could always uninstall IE and then reinstall a 'clean' version.

Also, check your program files for any suspicious folders.

[jaberwocky]

webite apears as -systemsecurity.com.the pop up window tels me that problem is-trojan-spy.win@mx

[Wix]

That sounds like a trojan downloader. Its most likly that the trojan has done the following:
* Changed your homepage
* Put some stuff in your registry [ under internet explorer]
* Added some suspicious files to internet explorer.
Check not only IE program files but also check your application data.
documents and settings>YourUsername>
Check for any suspicious files there.
systemsecurity.com
Also my advice is get a firewall.

[jaberwocky]

thanks.already have firewall running.just need to see what else i can do.

[Ice-Maiden]

I've found that Spybot gets rid of Malware and other spyware applications. Since adding it (you can get it for free), and running regular scans, I've had no more problems.

[plowter]

There are different version of redirector programs. You've probably accidentally clicked on a link that has allowed the program to change something on your PC.

What's the program and website?

Here are some suggestions:

Suggestion 1

Go to Tools -> Internet Explorer -> General
Change the homepage address to http://www.google.co.uk/ or whatever.
Click apply.

Suggestion 2

Check the properties of your internet explorer link
It should be something like "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE"
The program may have included something after the .EXE

Suggestion 3

Try downloading CCleaner

Suggestion 4

Try downloading HiJack This

Hope this helps.

[daffy654]

There is a brilliant MSN group that will help you to clean any spyware from your PC. You will have to join but I can promise you they are brilliant there and will have you sorted in no time.

http://groups.msn.com/communityfeedback/index. msnw

[jaberwocky]

thanks to everyone.got so p*****d off i done a complete restore.now get something to stop it happening again-hopefully!!

[fiesata]

Well if you don't want to have to restore again use Firefox pop ups,hijackers and most spyware become an historical event
Download here

http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/products/fire fox/

It's free and the best web browser by far you can keep Internet explorer as well ifyou're feeling nostalgic

BTW Hijack this would have shown up the problem which you could then have zapped