browser hijacked

[Mr_JAk3]

Hi again, I'll respect you decicion to do a clean install.

Please make sure that you know what to do before beginning the operation.

Here are a few links that propably help.

Reformatting Windows XP by wng_z3r0
When should I re-format? How should I reinstall?
Windows XP Clean install

Then there are a couple of things you should do immediately after installing Windows and before surfing the net...

• Install an antivirus and firewall (you should download and have those on a CD or USB drive, all ready to be installed).
  
  These are good (free) firewalls:
  - Kerio
  - Sygate
  - Outpost
  
  These are good (free) antiviruses:
  - Antivir
  - Avast
  - AVG
  
• Get all Windows updates installed!

Please ask me if you have any questions

Then here are a few things that you can do in order to make your fresh computer more secure:

• Use ATF Cleaner
  Download and install ATF Cleaner. Clean your temporary files & folders with it regularly.
  
• Use Spybot S&D
  Download and install Spybot S&D. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  
• Install SpywareBlaster
  SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
  
• Install MVPS Hosts file
  This prevents your computer from connecting to harmful sites.
  
• Use Firefox browser
  Firefox is faster, safer and better browser than Internet Explorer.
  
• Keep your systen up-to-date
  Visit Windows Update regularly.
  
• Keep your antivirus and firewall up-to-date
  Scan your computer regularly with your antivirus.
  
• Read this article by TonyKlein
  So how did I get infected in the first place?