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I assume malware is responsible, but I am now stuck. IE was redirecting websites so I attempted to update Spybot. This failed. Went to spybot Website to verify it was up and I cannot connect.

I went to check hosts files, and all HOSTS and backups are gone. So this cannot be a problem, unless another HOSTS file is hidden. I checked registry and default location is defined for HOSTS so I am at a loss.

I tried to uninstall and reinstall spybot 1.6.2...but this fails w/o being able to connect to website.

I am at a loss.....

anyhelp will be appreciated, I am running XP and IE 7
 
simpkinst said:
I assume malware is responsible, but I am now stuck. IE was redirecting websites so I attempted to update Spybot. This failed. Went to spybot Website to verify it was up and I cannot connect.

I went to check hosts files, and all HOSTS and backups are gone. So this cannot be a problem, unless another HOSTS file is hidden. I checked registry and default location is defined for HOSTS so I am at a loss.

I tried to uninstall and reinstall spybot 1.6.2...but this fails w/o being able to connect to website.

I am at a loss.....

anyhelp will be appreciated, I am running XP and IE 7
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Well, sine I did not receive any help here - thought I would give an update to what I found.

some sort of redirect malware was fixed using combofix. I was able to install and update Spybot. The bad news is Spybot STILL does not recognize this threat. After update and fresh immunize and scan - the problem returned.

I finally bit the bullet and installed Windows 7 Pro since XP was rather outdate. I installed and updated Spybot first thing. updated and scanned. After my first visit to MSN...the problem returned. Had to download and run combofix to clear again.
 
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