In IE what does res:// stand for? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

JayRock · 02-25-2004, 05:31 PM

Exactly what the title says. For example most webpages start with http:// well im getting this thing invading my start page and its coming from a res:// and referring to a .dll file.

Can anyone help me out.

yodapaul · 02-25-2004, 06:53 PM

Sounds like spy-ware or Ad-ware, I would suggest running Adaware and Spybot to clean your system.

Lock~Down · 02-25-2004, 07:15 PM

res stands for resource.

res://mydll.dll/(other variables pointing to where the object being called upon in the .dll)

That is used to call upon objects in dll files. I don't know of any reason it would be doing this on purpose, so I also cast a vote for spyware and/or a virus.

soopafreek · 02-25-2004, 08:04 PM

did you try resetting your home page? but yeah, sounds like you need spybot and ad-aware.

Holo · 02-25-2004, 09:11 PM

is it shdoclc? Totally normal.

JayRock · 02-25-2004, 09:46 PM

Ive run Ad Aware and Spybot and niether have been able to find correct this issue. Next time it comes up ill post the URL its referring to.

JohnnyRoyale · 02-26-2004, 04:27 AM

Try finding & running HiJKaack This! & CWShredder, They can catch some things that Adaware & Spybot can miss.

http://www.merijn.org/files/cwshredder.zip

BTW, ifyou're running IE, install the following patches to prevent this from happeneing again:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tre...n/ms03-011.asp

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tre...n/MS00-075.asp

the_marq · 02-26-2004, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JohnnyRoyale
Try finding & running HiJKaack This! & CWShredder, They can catch some things that Adaware & Spybot can miss.

Great, now I have to run even more anti-spyware software...here I thought I was being so through having SB and Ad-aware...

JayRock · 02-26-2004, 09:50 AM

Here is the exact link it gives me when it resets my homepage: res://mshp.dll/index.html#10213

Inside that DLL is the html to all the popup pages I get and the homepage it resets to. Ive tried deleting this dll but it keeps coming back.

GoldenOuroboros · 02-28-2004, 03:20 AM

it'll be in your registry then.. I had my homepage hijacked then.. and no matter what I did it kept coming back.. annoying it was... only the latest adware seemed to be able to find it, update your adware and then give it another shot

02-25-2004, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
JayRock Upright Location: Turn left down that street then right and im on the left	In IE what does res:// stand for? Exactly what the title says. For example most webpages start with http:// well im getting this thing invading my start page and its coming from a res:// and referring to a .dll file. Can anyone help me out.

02-25-2004, 06:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
yodapaul Insane Location: MN	Sounds like spy-ware or Ad-ware, I would suggest running Adaware and Spybot to clean your system. __________________ I'm Just here to help. Now, Where is your problem?

02-25-2004, 08:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
soopafreek Psycho Location: ask your mom	did you try resetting your home page? but yeah, sounds like you need spybot and ad-aware. __________________ aaarrrrrgggghhhh!!!!

02-25-2004, 09:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Holo A Real American	is it shdoclc? Totally normal. __________________ I happen to like the words "fuck", "cock", "pussy", "tits", "cunt", "twat", "shit" and even "bitch". As long as I am not using them to describe you, don't go telling me whether or not I can/should use them...that is, if you want me to continue refraining from using them to describe you. ~Prince

02-26-2004, 04:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
JohnnyRoyale Psycho Location: Boston, MAss., USA	Try finding & running HiJKaack This! & CWShredder, They can catch some things that Adaware & Spybot can miss. http://www.merijn.org/files/cwshredder.zip BTW, ifyou're running IE, install the following patches to prevent this from happeneing again: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tre...n/ms03-011.asp http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tre...n/MS00-075.asp __________________ I'm gonna be rich and famous, as soon I invent a device that lets you stab people in the face over the internet.

02-25-2004, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lock~Down Upright Location: Brookfield, WI	res stands for resource. res://mydll.dll/(other variables pointing to where the object being called upon in the .dll) That is used to call upon objects in dll files. I don't know of any reason it would be doing this on purpose, so I also cast a vote for spyware and/or a virus.

02-25-2004, 09:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
JayRock Upright Location: Turn left down that street then right and im on the left	Ive run Ad Aware and Spybot and niether have been able to find correct this issue. Next time it comes up ill post the URL its referring to.

02-26-2004, 09:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
JayRock Upright Location: Turn left down that street then right and im on the left	Here is the exact link it gives me when it resets my homepage: res://mshp.dll/index.html#10213 Inside that DLL is the html to all the popup pages I get and the homepage it resets to. Ive tried deleting this dll but it keeps coming back. Last edited by JayRock; 02-26-2004 at 09:53 AM..

02-28-2004, 03:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	it'll be in your registry then.. I had my homepage hijacked then.. and no matter what I did it kept coming back.. annoying it was... only the latest adware seemed to be able to find it, update your adware and then give it another shot __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!