Hey guys,
I saw that you had pointed another user with a spigot to these instructions: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
I’ve followed all the steps, but the spigot lives on…
I was also able to uninstall the spigot file from my programmes, but every time I open chrome, it’s still redirecting to the spigotty yahoo link.
I have been trying to remove this oik, following instructions on various help sites, since last night (GMT), but I don’t really understand what I’m doing wrong and nothing seems to be working.
I have saved all the logs for the various stages, if you need to see them.
Please save me!
Please attach your logs. (AdwCleaner, MBAM, OTL and aswMBR…!!)
Instructions: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
Thanks for speedy response!
Cannot find AdwCleaner or MBAM. Want me to run them again?
Yes, please do so.
Here you go!
Could you manually change the search engine in Chrome please
Warning This fix is only relevant for this system and no other, using on another computer may cause problems
Be advised that when the fix commences it will shut down all running processes and you may lose the desktop and icons, they will return on reboot
Run OTL
[*]Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/OTL_Fix.GIF
:Commands
[CREATERESTOREPOINT]
:OTL
IE - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings: "ProxyEnable" = 1
IE - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings: "ProxyOverride" = *.local;<local>
IE - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings: "ProxyServer" = http=127.0.0.1:8181
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-2806613096-1691284314-1939701231-1003\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://uk.search.yahoo.com?type=714647&fr=spigot-yhp-ie
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-2806613096-1691284314-1939701231-1003\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,StartPageCache = 1
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKLM\..\Toolbar: (no name) - 10 - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-2806613096-1691284314-1939701231-1003\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {88C7F2AA-F93F-432C-8F0E-B7D85967A527} - No CLSID value found.
[2011/06/25 23:06:08 | 000,009,904 | -HS- | C] () -- C:\Users\Peaches\AppData\Local\t05kv0komxexml6l86yyf04
[2011/06/25 23:06:08 | 000,009,904 | -HS- | C] () -- C:\ProgramData\t05kv0komxexml6l86yyf04
[2011/04/04 15:05:54 | 000,009,936 | -HS- | C] () -- C:\ProgramData\l8h6k22165o6e645bt4xcs1558h
:Commands
[resethosts]
[emptytemp]
[Reboot]
[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
[*]Open OTL again and click the Quick Scan button. Post the log it produces in your next reply.
Thanks. Done first step and rebooted.
Clicked Run Fix & the following dialogue box appears:
“No fix has been provided!
Click OK to load it from a file or Cancel to cancel.”
When I open chrome it seems to be fine… Am I saved?! :o
Leave it for a while and if it does not reappear (it shouldn’t) I will then tidy up
It was run scan for the option after OTL rebooted 
Sweeeet. Cheers!
So, what now? How long should I wait before letting you know whether it’s back or not?
One day.
Evening.
All still seems well. Thank you so much for your help. Heroes!
You’re welcome. Now wait for essexboy to clean up.
In that case methinks I will send you on your merry way
Subject to no further problems
I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems
Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean 
A good workman always cleans up after himself so…The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:
Run OTL and hit the cleanup button. It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself.
Clear Restore Points
Go Start > All Programmes > Accessories > System tools
Right click Disc Cleanup and select run as administrator
When it pops up at the first prompt select OK after it has done some calculations the tabs will appear
Select More Options tab
Press Sytem Restore and Shadow Copies Cleanup button
Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:
Update and run weekly to keep your system clean
Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link
If you use on-line banking then as an added layer of protection install Trusteer Rapport
It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit
[*]Microsoft Windows Update
To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide How did I get infected in the first place ?Keep safe 
All done.
Really appreciate your help, thank you! ;D
My pleasure