"Spaceboy" <mic@brea.net> wrote in message
news:vlkehvk9nha3k0t2rka8bfhnshmu9cgv66@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 18 Jul 2003 00:37:22 -0000, "Dick Hazeleger"
> <Dick@post_it_in_the_newsgroup.com> wrote:
>
> >mto wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "Spaceboy" <mic@brea.net> wrote in message
> >> newsgcehvkpebp56kmr8rckko38en6m074frh@4ax.com...
> >> > I had what appears to be a trojan on my system. After launching IE,
> >> > suddenly my wallpaper was changed along with my startup page, and
> >> > various other things. After doing a full scan of my system, a
> >> > couple of Trojans were found, along with some Spyware.
> >> >
> >> > The problem is though even after removing them, I can't change the
> >> > Wallpaper on my Desktop because there is a tab missing on the
> >> > Display Properties Window.
> >> >
> >> > Any idea how I can fix this?
> >> >
> >> > Also, the IE Titlebar text has been changed.
> >> >
> >> > Any help appreciated. Thanks.
> >> >
> >>
> >> What did you do the scan with?
> >> How did you take the files out?
> >> What were the specific trojans/spyware that was on your system?
> >
>
> Scanned with RAV antivirus, Trojan Remover, Spybot and Adaware. Found
> two unknown trojans. Got the following message on running Trojan
> Remover: The exefile\shell\open\command Registry Keys appears to have
> been modified.
>
> Spyware found included SearchExplorerBar, Vx2/Transponder keys,
> Lop.com and ShopNav
>
> >And if I may add one question: What OS (Windows flavor) are you
> >running? (could be important.)
> >
> >Dick
>
> Windows Server 2003

Is the machine operating as a server?