# IE homepage Hijacked to MSHP.Index page

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ie-homepage-hijacked-to-mshp-index-page/241676>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [April 23, 2004, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ie-homepage-hijacked-to-mshp-index-page/241676 "2004-04-23T17:58:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ie-homepage-hijacked-to-mshp-index-page/241676/1 "2004-04-23T17:58:17Z")

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My homepage in IE6 is constantly being updated to some page with MSHP.Index in the address. It’s not porn or anythnig - it’s just annoying.

I’ve read that a program called cwshredder.exe can solve this problem.

Is this sound advice or will I cause more damage with this course of action?

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**Author:** ![Number](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/number/32/242_2.png) [@Number](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Number)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ie-homepage-hijacked-to-mshp-index-page/241676/2 "2004-04-23T18:59:25Z")

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Yes, CWShredder is a good program for removing spyware. You should also run [Spybot Search & Destroy](http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download) and [Ad-aware](http://www.lavasoftusa.com/).

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**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ie-homepage-hijacked-to-mshp-index-page/241676/3 "2004-04-23T18:59:59Z")

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CWShredder will fix the problem _ **if** _ it is caused by CoolWebSearch. However, it will do no harm to your system if you run CWShredder anyway; if it’s something else, nothing will be changed.

You should download and install [Spybot S&D](http://www.safer-networking.org/) or [Ad-Aware](http://www.lavasoftusa.com) to try cleaning for other problems. Be sure to update the definition.

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**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ie-homepage-hijacked-to-mshp-index-page/241676/4 "2004-04-23T19:27:15Z")

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1. Use any of the previously mentioned programs to locate and delete any spyware you may have.

2. Make sure you have an up-to-date anti-virus program installed and configured. Be sure to run it regularly.

3. Dump IE for [Mozilla](http://www.mozilla.org/) or [FireFox](http://www.mozilla.org/). You will experience much safer and faster web surfing, not to mention a host of other great, free benefits.

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**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ie-homepage-hijacked-to-mshp-index-page/241676/5 "2004-04-23T19:28:34Z")

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I’ll give it a shot tonight - thanks for the info!