Desktop Theme is screwed up......

[Redfish]

Somehow...despite all the antispyware I have running...something took over my desktop theme. It changed to some advertisement but all my icons were visible and everything worked fine with no lost performance. I right clicked my desktop and properties which indicated my desktop theme was being directed to a web site....I deleted this and the advertisement disappeared. The problem is...my theme is now white with the icons in their normal color...checking the properties again..it is still trying to go to a nonexistent web site. Ive tried changing this in the control panel under display but nothing seems to work. I've also scanned with AdWare, Bazooka, WinPatrol, GIANT antispyware, & CWshredder...can't find anything.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[TheCooler]

try this

try this

http://www.webroot.com/products/spysweeper/

 

[Redfish]

Thanks...that found a couple of more but didn't fix it...I also went back over some old posts here and tried every spyware program that was suggested to no avail.

Interesting...in the task manager...if I kill the explorer function..the bad theme goes away and the one I want returns...however all the icons disappear.

 

[CaPPiNg TiGeRz]

Redfish ,


I am having the same problem and have tried multiple spyware removal tools and nothing seems to get my desktop theme back. I am still looking and if i come across something i will let you know.


cap

 

[Redfish]

This thing is driving me beserk!! KMA had suggested on another thread to start up in safe mode before scanning.....I ran three seperate antispy programs that picked up a couple of more but still did not correct the problem.

I'll keep you posted

 

[Capt Cane]

Its no picnic but.....

Its no picnic but.....

Reinstalling windows will cure your illls.

 

[KMA]

What site are you being directed to??? That's sometimes a big clue and might be an easier way to tackle the problem before trying more involved things.

 

[Redfish]

file://C:\WINDOWS\desktop.html

HTML File


This is what propeties brings up.....I should mention that I utilize two monitors....the other one works fine...properties brings up the useual "Display Properties" tab...thanks

 

[THE KOD]

I am getting so sick of this spyware, lieware crap invading our
computers.

Its all about the money.

The pay people to attach their stupid ads etc to try to influence
our buying decisions.

 

[Redfish]

This is how you fix it....can't believe it was so simple.


1) go to control panel and select "display"

2) select the "desktop" tab

3) select "custimize desktop" tab

4) select the "web" tab

5) remove any item in the panel

6) click ok, apply... the usual exiting procedures