Little problem with spyware and IE Explorer

[rlemieux]

I have tried everything.... I have downloaded, installed and ran spybot, adaware. I have scanned the disk with Norton several times. I have reinstalled Norton, deleted all my cookies, temporary internet files.

Everytime I open Internet Explorer it brings me to a search screen, even though I do not have my homepage set on it. It also brings up a pop up screen where it says in the title

"Attention Internet Explorer User"
"Warning: Spyware viruses are using your computer for... replication.
"You might want to keep them off: Spyware removal

Then it has some little viruses "doing it" in the screen. It is actually kinda funny the first time you see it, but very anoying and I can not find out where or whats creating it. Also when I click on the link provided it brings me to http://s13ds.d8t.biz/search.php?pin=23&index_id=303&ww=spyware+remover

Anyone got any suggestions? Any information? Thanks in advance.

Also, it only does this when I initially click on the IE icon to open up my homepage. It runs its normal course while surfing.

 

[tfr2087]

Just format, and put a nice new installation on there.

 

[nikhsub1]

Oh man, this is the newest IE hijack and the nastiest. It takes a couple of hours to undo this, so yeah, a fresh install is the best option. IF you want to try to remove this, do a google search for 'home search assistent' <--- yes assistent is spelled wrong like that. Also search the www.majorgeeks.com forum, they have people that have successfully removed this. This one really sux.

 

[loks]

how about using TREND MICRO PC CILIN? thats a great program that not too many people know about. try that and see how it works out for you.