Yahoo Spigot removal

[Mike N]

I removed something Spigot related along with some other none essential programs. I think I already ran adwcleaner before after reading one of your other thread but I attached the new one and also attached all the programs I currently have installed.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Did you tried this --> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737

Tell me if it is still coming back?

 

[Mike N]

Yes, you had me do this IE reset earlier. Home page still goes to Yahoo Spigot.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Can you run FRST, but now check Addition.txt and attach both reports.

 

[Mike N]

Attached.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Download attached fixlist.txt on the same location as FRST (otherwise the fix won't work)

Open FRST, and click Fix. Attach me that report after it is finished.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

As well as, run FRST once more, but now make sure to check Shortcut.txt and attach Shortcut.txt report.

 

[Mike N]

Not fixed.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Download attached fixlist.txt on the same location as FRST (otherwise the fix won't work)

Open FRST, and click Fix. Attach me that report after it is finished. Tell me how is the situation now? Can you now change home page manually?

 

[Mike N]

Nope, still switches back to yahoo spigot.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Let's make another final search with Zoek. Run this script

Yahoo;a
Yahoo;z

 

[Mike N]

Sorry, thought i attached it the other day.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Re-run Zoek with this script

C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 7\Database\yahoo.xml;f
C:\Users\Darrian Laptop\AppData\Local\Yahoo;fs
C:\Users\Darrian Laptop\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Virtualized\C\ProgramData\Yahoo! Companion;fs
C:\Users\Darrian Laptop\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Virtualized\C\Users\Darrian Laptop\AppData\Local\Yahoo;fs
[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-3952829014-35692300-495337816-1001\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs];r
"url1"="";r
[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-3952829014-35692300-495337816-1001\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs];r
"url2"="";r
C:\Users\Darrian Laptop\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Pepper Data\Shockwave Flash\WritableRoot\#SharedObjects\3P23MMXK\login.yahoo.com;f
C:\Users\Darrian Laptop\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Pepper Data\Shockwave Flash\WritableRoot\#SharedObjects\3P23MMXK\macromedia.com\support\flashplayer\sys\#login.yahoo.com;f

 

[Mike N]

Still switches back to Yahoo Spigot home page.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Have you tried to reset internet explorer now

http://en.kioskea.net/faq/33289-how-to-reset-internet-explorer-11-to-default-settings

 

[Mike N]

Just tried it again. Had tried before. No luck, just goes back to Yahoo Spigot home page. Is there a way to completely delete the current version of IE and install a different/older one?

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Try to delete advanced system care from Control Panel and try to change it again.

 

[Mike N]

Holy crap. That finally fixed it. So frustrating cuz I deleted a bunch of programs early on thinking maybe they were causing it but not that one. Thanks!!!

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

I am glad we fixed this


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http://unchecky.com/

Read here how it works --> http://www.howtogeek.com/179758/how-to-avoid-junkware-offers-with-unchecky/



• The following will implement some post-cleanup procedures:

=> Please download DelFix by Xplode to your Desktop.

Run the tool and check the following boxes below;

Remove disinfection tools

Create registry backup

Purge System Restore
Click Run button and wait a few seconds for the programme completes his work.
At this point all the tools we used here should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt)

The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.