BleepingComputer.com: Ran ComboFix; Can't Connect To Internet?...

Hey, I recently ran ComboFix to try and get rid of a pesky redirecting virus, and after rebooting my computer I can no longer access the internet (it says my connection is fine but I keep getting the "can't connect to server" error). I'm currently running Windows XP Pro, and I can post the ComboFix log if you like.

Thanks in advance.

Log on as an administrator, go Start > Run and type: "cmd". In the window that appears type: "netsh winsock reset". When the program is finished, you will receive the message: "Successfully reset the Winsock Catalog. You must restart the machine in order to complete the reset." Close the command box and reboot your computer.

Go Start > Run > type: "cmd" In the window that appears type: "ipconfig /flushdns". Close the command box.

Go Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Right click on your default connection, usually Local Area Connection or Dial-up Connection if you are using Dial-up, and and choose Properties. Double-click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item. Select the radio button that says "Obtain DNS servers automatically". Reboot.

Warning: Some Internet Service Providers need specific DNS settings. You need to make sure that you know if such DNS settings are required before you make this change.

Did you reboot after running CF?
If rebooting did not restore your Internet connection, then follow the instructions for Manually restoring the Internet connection.

Please note the message text in blue at the top of the Am I infected? What do I do? forum.

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