I recommend downloading and updating Malwarebytes.
You can get it free from www.Malwarebytes.org
Prior to running Malwarebytes (or any other anti-virus/malware suite),
disable System Restore. Directions can be found here:
http://support.microsoft.c
Once malwarebytes is downloaded, perform an update, reboot into Safe Mode (F8 at startup) and run a scan.
You should do this with your current antivirus product as well.
You may also need to download and run HiJackThis from
http://www.trendsecure.com
Once you run the utility save the log file.
You can post it for free analysis here or at
www.hijackthis.de
You are primarily looking for items marked with red X's.
You can get a brief overview of Hijackthis here:
http://www.bleepingcompute
If the above steps fail to remove the threat,
you may need to download and run Combofix.
The free download and directions can be located here.
http://www.bleepingcompute
As noted in the directions, prior to running Combofix or any other anti-malware/anti-virus application please stop your anti-virus and anti-malware programs. Combofix should be saved to and run from your desktop.
You should rename the anti-malware suites to a different name prior to downloading as some threats can prevent them from running with their default names.
When you have finished running your scans and the threats have been removed enable System Restore.
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by: Michael_MCDSTPosted on 2009-04-01 at 07:07:59ID: 24039246
Emtpy all cookies, history and reset IE to default. then disable any/all 3rd party addons for IE and finally uninstall google Toolbar and any other toobar for the browser. Once done go in and reset IE to default once again and test if issue persists