[agsloss]

I had a similar problem when my IE browser was hijacked by Shopnav. I followed the steps at www.pestpatrol.com, which involved deleting the registry keys. It took several tries (I'm not sure I was following the directions correctly), but it was finally back to normal. PestPatrol also has a program you can buy that will remove it for you.

Good luck.

[Kiss Me Hardy]

thanks

[Bon mots]

I think this shredder is specialized for the "Cool Web Search" Hijacker... you can also try "Hijack This"

As a prophylactic against future hijackings... first of all, run your updates (virus and MS), but you can also install an anti-hijack program like this:


Browser Hijack Blaster!

[50sDad]

Another good thing is to get a startup manager program. (Examples, anyone? I'm away from home.) Most of them let you "untick" stuff you didn't even know was executing every time you boot up. This often will prevent background hijacks from activating on boot up, and let your spyware hunters work more efficiently.

I lowered my IE zone control at work to visit legitimate websites for my job, and like the insectoids on Enterprise last week, the little vermin skittered right in and set up shop. What a bear!