Babylon search engine

[Behrooz_C]

Anyone know how to remove this? I think it's a virus and it's very annoying. I was trying to download a codec for Media Player from CNET and somehow ended up with Babylon on my firefox browser. It diverts my searches and my webpages have a mind of their own. I have looked for it on the computer but can't find it. I have reset to a previous date and even uninstalled firefox. Nothing works.

By the way, any good links to a codec? My media player has sound but no picture. I tried divx and it's crap. I don't trust any download anymore unless someone can recommend a site.

Thanks

[Kaz]

Hmm, weird. Mate, use Google Chrome. Better, faster, IMO.

Download VLC player for a media player or get the K-Lite Codec pack.

[mashdi]

Behrooz ,

I haven't had this problem as my protection package is in full activation and has actually stopped Babylon from downloading from the get go and put it on black list.but check this link and hopefully it will help you.



http://www.techsupportforum.com/foru...ne-614515.html

[Behrooz_C]

Thanks guys.

Kaz, I downloaded VLC but it's not very good quality as the videos get blurred every few seconds. I need WMP to work.

[meyti]

aziz go to your control panel and programs section and see if it is installed there.
if it is uninstall it.
if it is not there right click on the firefox menu (if the menu is not there right click on the top where it usually is) then uncheck the babylon crap.
you may have to look for it under sub menu (I am on a mac and cant tell you exactly where sorry)..
I hate all of those damn annoying menu/search bars, I am not even sure about googles since they talk about them tracking everyone.

as for VLC, it is all right but I would not associate all my A/V files with it, especially if you are running windows 7

[Behrooz_C]

meyti,
Control panel is the first place I looked as you normally would. But it's not listed there. I also looked under Tools/Add ons and disabled it there but it's still showing and diverting my pages. So whatever this bug is, it is a little more intricate than a normal installed programme. It's a virus in my view.

[meyti]

meyti,
Control panel is the first place I looked as you normally would. But it's not listed there. I also looked under Tools/Add ons and disabled it there but it's still showing and diverting my pages. So whatever this bug is, it is a little more intricate than a normal installed programme. It's a virus in my view.

oh OK I know now (or am pretty sure you have a trojan kind of bug/thread)...
what I would do is (if you have an anti virus update it) or find a good anti virus site which is free. I used to use sites like Panda or Norton but I think the suckers started to charge? I think AVG is still free. Try to find a site where they would clean your computer for free.
reboot in Safe Mode with Networking
go to the site and run their program.
it may take over 2 hours but the last 2 times I did this for my friends, it worked and cleaned their computer and registry etc.

you can also check in CMD (dos window)
run cmd
click in the black screen (dont have to type them in caps I just put cap on the start of command)
type Cd\windows\system32 hit enter
then do a Dir *.exe and hit enter
count the number of the files with .exe extension *like 27)
then type Dir *.exe /a hit enter
count the files and see if there is one more which is hidden.
if there are more .exe files than before the chances are it is the thread. but since it copes itself to diff. places and file names its almost impossible to manually delete it, (in safe more of course).

also you can look into your startup commands by going to Start Run and typing msconfig
then on the last tab look at the start up files...if you see HMK or things of that nature then you can uncheck them.but as soon as you boot they will come back. You can try though and come back in safe more with networking to run the antivirus or anti adware.
good luck.

[mashdi]

It's a virus in my view.

oh OK I know now (or am pretty sure you have a trojan kind of bug/thread).

My understanding is that it is not a virus , nor a trojan.users install it when it comes bundled with other stuff that users download and install.

Behrooz ,

Here is a solution offered in a technical forum by a staff at Babylon to remove it.this should help you.

i am sorry to hear you have encountered a problem with Babylon,

Please accept our apology for any inconvenience.

Go to Control Panel, click Programs (software).

Uninstall "Browser Manager" + "Bprotector" + "Object Installer" + "Babylon Toolbar on IE"

Then depending on which browser you use , follow the relevant steps:

----------------------Firefox ---------------------------

> Open a new Firefox window (website)

> Go to Tools> Options> and go to change your order, the Home. ( f.e www.google.de) and click OK.

> Remove the search engine of Babylon by clicking the small arrow next to the icon of Babylon

> Manage Search Engines

> select Babylon and Remove

> Close Firefox and open again

> write in the address Bar "about:config " and click Enter

> Write in the search engine "Babylon."

> Click on any 'Babylon' preferences with the right mouse button and select "Reset"

In the following video you can see how to change TAB URL :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yPX-...eature=related

----------------------------- Chrome -------------------------------------------------

Open Google Chrome and click on the "wrench" icon:

Click> Settings , choose the option "Open a particular page or set of pages."

Click "Set Pages" on page Babylon and delete from the list.

To change the search engine in Google Chrome, please follow the instructions below:

Open Google Chrome on the "wrench" icon on the right side of the address bar, click:

Settings> Under "Search", click "Manage Search Engines ...".

If you see "Babylon Search" as a standard (default), select please another search engine as the default from (Google, Bing, etc.). Only then will you Babylon You can remove by clicking the little 'X'.

--------------------------------- Internet Explorer (IE) ------------ -------------------------------------

Open your Internet Explorer browser, click on "Tools", then "Internet Options" and in the section "Tabs" click on "Settings". It will open a new window, on the option "When a new tab is opened, open:" in the drop-down menu please choose "Your first homepage". Then click OK, Apply and OK.

If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to write to me again.

Best regards,

Babylon,LTD

[Bache Tehroon]

Babylon is truly a bitch to remove. I could give you a procedure to remove it, but it's not worth it. I wouldn't even bother. Export your favorites to a file and uninstall your browser altogether. Then reinstall.

F***ing CNet has really gone down the toilet. They keep fooling people into downloading these stupid download-managers that have nothing but K**sher-ware (that's what I call adware and spyware).

[mashdi]

Babylon is truly a bitch to remove. I could give you a procedure to remove it, but it's not worth it. I wouldn't even bother. Export your favorites to a file and uninstall your browser altogether. Then reinstall.

F***ing CNet has really gone down the toilet. They keep fooling people into downloading these stupid download-managers that have nothing but K**sher-ware (that's what I call adware and spyware).

Get yourself Kaspersky Internet Security and you'll never have to worry about anything.great options,great tech support forum with quick response,great daily upgrade on anything that moves in cyber space,etc. I have KIS on my PC , my Laptop & my 2 Servers and it's like a freaking dictator that allows no strangers in her royal court.and she does it every which way that i instruct her to.too bad i can't date the sexy beast.

[Behrooz_C]

Thanks mashdi. I will try that when I get home.

BT,
I already uninstalled firefox and reinstalled it. But the Babylon appears on the google search page! It's very annoying. It doesn't divert my pages every time, but once a while it does and I have to open chrome. Firefox is my favourite browser.

[Behrooz_C]

Ok, not sure if this is serious. My Control Panel doesn't have "Programs (software)"

Go to Control Panel, click Programs (software).

Go to Tools> Options> and go to change your order, the Home. ( f.e www.google.de) and click OK.

I suppose this is asking me to change the home page? I have done it but the next step is ambiguous.

Sorry but perhaps the instructions are not applicable to XP.

[mashdi]

Ok, not sure if this is serious. My Control Panel doesn't have "Programs (software)"

I suppose this is asking me to change the home page? I have done it but the next step is ambiguous.

Sorry but perhaps the instructions are not applicable to XP.

Windows 7 Control Panel has " Programs & Features " option where you can uninstall a program.

[meyti]

LOL @ BT I hear you! loud and clear.

Mashdi jaan thanks....
we used Kaspersky anti virus/security program at work when I was in UK , it is a good program but it is not free.
heh I am using the free version of AVG and it has been really good , I hate Norton and McAfee bcs they are worse than viruses. they bug the hell out of you ever time you want to open a new page/tab , they even stop your secure bank pages!! I mean those ppl (like the banks) are paying a lot of money for their sec. certificates and these norton etc programs cant even recognize any of that crap. they just stop everything as if it was a porn site! (lol may be they got a point)? lol j/k.

Besides I think Firefox is the Best browser when it comes to managing your Cookies. I recommend everyone to set their cookies to where they can choose which ones to accept and which ones to refuse. It may seem a little cumbersome at first but I am used to it and I have No problems. it save you a lot of trouble down the line..(Of course I dont visit those ''aan chenaani'' web sites either (any more heh lol j/k ) but those are the ones who will get you in trouble. they are sick ppl running those sites. (or like those poker game sites eekh)!

regards

[mashdi]

LOL @ BT I hear you! loud and clear.

Mashdi jaan thanks....
we used Kaspersky anti virus/security program at work when I was in UK , it is a good program but it is not free.

Yeah.you have to pay for it.but it's well worth it for the options,updates,tech support,timely virus/worm alerts , etc.it really saves you time,money and headache in the long run.

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