[Inactive] Help to protect from assistmypc.org

[smk.bluebird]

hi gurus

eversince my last issues , i had been very cautious on net. but last week i found my browser home page hijacked by website called assistmypc.org. whenever i open the browser for first time the hompage gets automatically re directed to this site.

i am afraid whether this is any tojan or malware please help me.

i am using windows xp edition , mozilla browser , nortan 360 security

thanks in advance

 

[Bobbye]

A quick fix is this:
Control Panel> Internet Options> Security tab> Restricted sites> Sites> type in the following:
*.assistmypc.org
Then click on Apply> OK.

To follow: go through the steps in out Preliminary Virus and Malware Removal HERE

When finished, attach the 3 logs for us to review for additional entries.

Edit: Move your internet security level to Medium. I'm using Firefox and the page won't load.