"Malke" <notreally@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
news:uox2yk1FIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Susan wrote:
>> When I am on ebay website after doing a search, IE 7.0 redirects me
>> without clicking on anything to this website:
>> http://ad.yieldmanager.com/st%3Fad_type. Also, I have noticed that from
>> the start button in Windows Vista, I now have a different screen if I am
>> searching for a file on my pc. Please help.
>
> Your computer is infected with malware. A quick Google for
> "ad.yieldmanager.xxx" (substitution made so no one click on this) shows
> that this malware is often connected with WinFixer, which gives you at
> least one Vundo trojan variant.
>
> Do the preparatory steps here:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> Then do the specific removal steps here:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Winfixer - Winfixer
>
> You can also check to see if there are targeted removal steps for your
> malware here:
> Bleeping Computer removal how-to's -
> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html
>
> When all else fails, run HijackThis and post your log in one of the
> specialty forums listed at the first link above (not here, please).
>
> Not all tools used will work in Vista and you will need to run them
> elevated. Since Vista is so new, it will be a while before removal
> techniques and tools are developed. If you are unable to remove the
> infection by following the general steps, register at one of the
> HijackThis forums as suggested.
>
> Standard caveat: If the procedures look too complex - and there is no
> shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a
> professional computer repair shop (not your local version of
> BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). Please be aware that not all local shops are
> skilled at removing malware and even if they are, your computer may be so
> infested that Windows will need to be clean-installed. Have all your data
> backed up before you take the machine into a shop.
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


Now I've seen everything. Hmm, A computer shop owner telling others not to
go to types like bestbuy, circuitcity, etc.
I wonder why ?

If the user takes it there and the problem is not fixed, They don't pay.
Simple as that.

In fact, I would trust a store such as them then as to a local store hole in
the wall that talks trash about other repair stores.