can't remove urlseek.vmn.net

jimeast · 05-17-2008, 09:43 PM

I'm studying coldfusion using dreamweaverCS3 when I preview a file in the browser if it failed I'd get a detailed error report. I could spend as long as I liked reading the report. Now I get about 1/2 second to read the error message before the !@#@#@$% urlseek.vmn.net
decides to help me out by loading a stupid page telling me that I can't get to there from here. It happens in both IE7 and Firefox. I think it's time we had a few public televised executions of these people. I think that would help a lot. In the meantime I've tried spyware doctor, and adaware. I've scoured the internet for solutions, have found a few and none work so far.
I've selected do not search from the address bar, and I made the url a restricted site. I also redirected the url to localhost in the hosts file that didn't work.

chauffeur2 · 05-17-2008, 09:56 PM

Hello jimeast, Welcome to TSF!

I recommend that you read this article… "Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? - First Steps"; follow the instructions very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum.
(Simply, click on the coloured links to be re-directed.)

Please ensure that you create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum; not back here in this one.

When carrying out The 5 Steps, if you cannot complete any of them for whatever reason, just continue on with the next one until they are all completed.
However,it is extremely important to make mention of the fact that you could not complete any of the steps in your post to The HJT Help Forum; where an Analyst will assist you with other workarounds.

Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can.

Good Luck with it.

Kind Regards,

tetonbob · 05-17-2008, 10:20 PM

jimeast -

Sounds like you have a toolbar installed which is associated with VMNnet

Uninstall it.

If that doesn't help, then go through with the steps outlined above.

jimeast · 05-17-2008, 10:58 PM

I recently had the Dealio toolbar I suppose that's where it came from I removed the toolbar but that didn't help. I was hoping to avoid the hijack this route but I guess I'll just have to do it - in the morning

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jimeast · 05-18-2008, 10:04 PM

found the fix!!

chauffeur2 · 05-18-2008, 10:15 PM

Hi jimeast,

That's good news indeed.

However, not wanting to be a "Fly in the ointment"; I can see you still have a couple of issues...firstly I have never heard of PayPal® ever having a Toolbar; so, I'd recommend that you disable that so called 'plug-in', and the BHO OToolbarHelper Class....these, to me, look like rogues and may be you still need to follow "The 5 Steps".

Also disable the SSVHelper Class BHO as this is notorious for clogging and slowing your system, and is not really needed.

Kind Regards,

tetonbob · 05-19-2008, 07:56 AM

http://www.castlecops.com/tk31616-Pa...ebit_Card.html

Paypay Toolbar is legit.

I just installed the Paypal Toolbar on my machine, after visiting my Paypal account to download the installer.

christ2 · 08-04-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tetonbob

http://www.castlecops.com/tk31616-Pa...ebit_Card.html

Paypay Toolbar is legit.

I just installed the Paypal Toolbar on my machine, after visiting my Paypal account to download the installer.

Had the same problem on both IE & Firefox, just go to add/remove programs in control panel and remove "Search Setting"

05-17-2008, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
jimeast Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	can't remove urlseek.vmn.net I'm studying coldfusion using dreamweaverCS3 when I preview a file in the browser if it failed I'd get a detailed error report. I could spend as long as I liked reading the report. Now I get about 1/2 second to read the error message before the !@#@#@$% urlseek.vmn.net decides to help me out by loading a stupid page telling me that I can't get to there from here. It happens in both IE7 and Firefox. I think it's time we had a few public televised executions of these people. I think that would help a lot. In the meantime I've tried spyware doctor, and adaware. I've scoured the internet for solutions, have found a few and none work so far. I've selected do not search from the address bar, and I made the url a restricted site. I also redirected the url to localhost in the hosts file that didn't work.

05-17-2008, 09:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: can't remove urlseek.vmn.net Hello jimeast, Welcome to TSF! I recommend that you read this article… "Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? - First Steps"; follow the instructions very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum. (Simply, click on the coloured links to be re-directed.) *Please ensure that you create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum; not* back here in this one. When carrying out The 5 Steps*, if you cannot* complete any of them for whatever reason, just continue on with the next one until they are all completed. However,it is extremely important to make mention of the fact that you could not complete any of the steps in your post to The HJT Help Forum; where an Analyst will assist you with other workarounds. Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can. Good Luck with it. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

05-17-2008, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,135 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: can't remove urlseek.vmn.net jimeast - Sounds like you have a toolbar installed which is associated with VMNnet Uninstall it. If that doesn't help, then go through with the steps outlined above. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009

05-17-2008, 10:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
jimeast Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Re: can't remove urlseek.vmn.net I recently had the Dealio toolbar I suppose that's where it came from I removed the toolbar but that didn't help. I was hoping to avoid the hijack this route but I guess I'll just have to do it - in the morning.

05-18-2008, 10:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
jimeast Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Re: can't remove urlseek.vmn.net found the fix!!

05-18-2008, 10:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: can't remove urlseek.vmn.net Hi jimeast, That's good news indeed. However, not wanting to be a "Fly in the ointment"; I can see you still have a couple of issues...firstly I have never heard of PayPal® ever having a Toolbar; so, I'd recommend that you disable that so called 'plug-in', and the BHO OToolbarHelper Class....these, to me, look like rogues and may be you still need to follow "The 5 Steps". Also disable the SSVHelper Class BHO as this is notorious for clogging and slowing your system, and is not really needed. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

05-19-2008, 07:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,135 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: can't remove urlseek.vmn.net http://www.castlecops.com/tk31616-Pa...ebit_Card.html Paypay Toolbar is legit. I just installed the Paypal Toolbar on my machine, after visiting my Paypal account to download the installer. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009