Really bad case of IE homepage hijacking
 

I surfed an mgp few hours ago with IE. Almost crashed my puter and now i startpage that wants me to buy evidence eliminator.
Im usually pretty handy at solving this shit but this one got me bad. No program so far has been able to delete it. This is what it loads:

res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdochop.dll/defaultASX.htm#privacy_API;

Any idea how to solve this?

f-secure anti virus will shift it - get the free trail version.

takes a while to scan but worth it.

shutdown load in safe mode , delete the file restart..

while your at it , surf though your windows folders and view by "last modified" and find out anything else changed at the same time as the other file was created.

Delete shdochop.dll you mean?

I can delete that but some file is triggering it. It wont show up anymore but there still will be shit on my puter.

Did you run your spyware removal programs?

Jawohl...

I've had the exact same problem but with different friggin' spyware... I scan and scan with different proggys, yet the shit keeps coming back.


I think I have virtual herpes or something

My kid had malware crap like what you're describing on his PC. I tried all sorts of progs to get rid of it. The only program that got rid of it all was Spy Sweeper.

http://www.webroot.com/consumer/products/spysweeper/

You can do a free online scan on this link.

http://www.webroot.com/services/spyaudit_03.htm

Their database now has over 111,322 items.

Thanks, im gonna try it now.

My whole puter is fucked now. As in really bad.

Dont use IE maybe?

Also, these are the new features in Spy Sweeper 4.5 which is the latest upgrade.

Advanced Blocking and Detection

Using new FlexDef technology, Spy Sweeper can identify and eliminate never-before-seen spyware on the fly - without the need for a specific definition. This break-through advance is just another of the many layers of protection you get with Spy Sweeper.

New Smart Shields

Four new Smart Shields (16 different shields in total) provide greater protection from new spyware installations.

* ActiveX Shield - prevents spyware from using ActiveX controls to install on your PC
* Spy Communication Shield - blocks incoming and outgoing communication to malicious Web sites known to host potential spyware threats
* BHO Shield - stops the installation of unwanted toolbars that track Web site activities or install other add-ons without your consent
* IE Trusted Sites Shield - prevents spyware from adding unwanted Internet Explorer Web site entries

Comprehensive Removal Technology (CRT)

Using new patent-pending removal technology, Spy Sweeper effectively disables the most sophisticated spyware programs - ones that are specifically designed to avoid detection and removal. This advanced technology saves you time and effort by removing these vicious threats in one sweep - with no need for multiple reboots.

Aggressive Removal of Sophisticated Spies

Spy Sweeper definitely defeats spyware programs that employ the most malicious technology today - "rootkits" - which bury and hide spyware files deep with your PC, and are invisible to most anti-spyware programs.

Improved User Interface

The Spy Sweeper dashboard lets you quickly view all crucial information about recent sweep results, as well as spy defense updates, subscription status, and more. Plus, you now get a graphical display of the risk level for each threat Spy Sweeper finds making it easier to understand the danger spyware poses to your security.

Faster Automated Definition Downloads

Spy Sweeper now downloads only the new or modified definitions to ensure you have the most up-to-date protection available - instantaneously.

Whoop, wrong thread.

I usually dont. The one time i use it i right away get hit by all that spyware crap.

Agreed the spysweeper works great - Ive had the reg'd version for a long time - but watch your hosts file - they put a bunch of sites in there that you might need to delete to see your stats at a sponsor :)

that's why I never use IE again.