You should know that having virus protection in addition to anti spyware protection on your computer is NOT enough. Let me show you another type of program that protects your computer from browser hijackers, spyware, malware and other malicious intruders.
What is a browser hijacker?
A browser hijacker is a malicious web site or a software program that is loaded on your computer without your knowledge. This program will usaully modify your default start and search pages. I have seen cases where internet shortcuts will be added to your favorites folder without asking you.
Hijackthis browser hijacker detector
Hijackthis is a a program used in order to detect browser hijackers. This free program will also detect any type of spyware and malware. The way this small browser hijacker detector works is very simple. It creates a small text file in which the entries that appear can be deleted with a single-click.
Best results are achevied by letting another experienced user view your text file and then inform you about what is safe to delete and WHO is responsible for hiding it on your computer. Hijackthis also creates a log file, which can be saved as a text file and opened by wordpad or notepad.
This absolutely free program is one of the top five best programs that I have ever found on the internet. My experience with this little home run hitter have been positive. If you think you maintain a clean computer that's free of malicous intruders, then run this program, paste the text file in the comments section (without your IP addresses) below. I'll take a look at your text file and tell you what all the entries mean. You will be suprised at what's hiding on your computer without your knowledge.
This free program which can be download in two or three seconds and is available at hijackthis.de.
Here is a screenshot showing the "direct download" link in case your wondering what to do first.