IE6 redirects me where I do NOT wanna go

Somehow I downloaded a STUPID program that had GATOR in it. I deleted & UNinstalled everything that I could. Now when I use IE6 & go to a page that can NOT be displayed I am forwarded to a **** site that has a zillion more pop ups.

PLEASE tell me how I can fix this problem. I hope I don't have to reinstall my OS.

TY

RoadRUNNER

 

Try this thread

Look at brett's post...

 

See this thread for a temporary workaround.

See whether Ad-aware puts things right. If not, please post the name of the site to which you are being redirected.

Also, have a look at this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

In the right-hand pane, what is shown as the Default_Search_URL?

 

You can also install and run "Spybot - Search & Destroy ". It picks up spyware, etc. that Ad-Aware misses. I know Gator is on Spybots remove list. Download from Here

 

No more ****, no it redirects me to the XUPITER.com web site.

GRRRRR

Damned spyware ****.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch

BRETT, that is the default........

 

*** "Spybot - Search & Destroy ". It picks up spyware, etc. that Ad-Aware misses. I know Gator is on Spybots remove list. Download from Here *****

AWESOME

That worked like a CHARM...

JOHN, u da man. TY TY TY

Much appreciated.

It fixed other problems I never knew I had.

 

Lower your browser's security settings and visit this page (the uninstallation should be automatic).

 

Glad that you've fixed it

See here and here for some information as to how to prevent this from happening again (click on "Client Side Security" in the second link).

 

Hey RoadRunner, glad Spybot worked for you. I have found it's a great program. Frequent updates as well, run the "online" function frequently for the updates.

Here's a link to a forum that discusses Spybot in one of the sections. Scroll down the forum till you find the "Spybot" section. Can give you some tips and info. if there are any problems with Spybot. Spybot Forum

 

Does anyone know if its true that I won't be able to play java-based games if I install Spybot (ie games on pogo.com or msn gaming zone)?

 

It just ain't true, Boo,
Either way, the games will play,
S&D will leave 'em be,
So ignore the lies and zap the spies,
And play away without delay!

 

Very cute, Brett! Thanks.

I will, I will, I will, I say
I'll install and run Spybot today!
Goodbye spies, goodbye ads
Goodbye Browserwise's sorry a$$!

 

Good grief Brett!
Must you be a rotten influence on EVERYBODY!?

Daizy