I would REALLY love someones help :)! (A Trojan problem)

[evilfantasy]

Reset Settings in Internet Explorer 7

Follow these steps to use the Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature from Internet Explorer 7:

   1. In Internet Explorer 7, click the Tools menu, and then click Internet Options.
   2. On the Advanced tab, click Reset.
   3. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, click Reset.
   4. When Internet Explorer 7 finishes restoring the default settings, click Close, and then click OK two times.
   5. Close Internet Explorer 7. The changes take effect the next time that you open Internet Explorer 7.

How is it now?

[007will]

yep that worked! cheers! Everything else seems fine! Thanks for your help. If i have anymore problems i will come back to you!

thanks for all your hard work!

[evilfantasy]

Glad it worked.

A few more tips to look at.

Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.

• Click Start Now
  
• Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
  
• Click Start
  
• Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
• Update anything listed.

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Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates.

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Here are some great FREE tools to help you keep from getting infected again. These tools use little or no resources so won't slow down your PC.

Concerned about Browser Security? Consider using Mozilla Firefox 3.0 with Adblock Plus and NoScript

To prevent unknown applications from being installed on your computer install WinPatrol 2008
* Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software

I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.

SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
* Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here

Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

Also see Slow Computer? It May Not Be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.