unauthorized trusted sites added

I have noticed two entries in my trusted sites list I know I did not add. 
They are both IP numbers starting with asterisk. *.164.109.25.72 and 
*.207.130.86.35.  I cannot delete them but thought I found a work-around by 
adding them to restricted sites and then deleting them but that process keeps 
reverting to original. I do not consider myself a computing expert but can 
manage some not too technical resolutions so I hope the fix is not too 
technical. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for 

Malware may cause sites to add themselves to your Trusted Sites.

Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these 
Web pages.
Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
Consider this: Whenever a new error condition appears on your computer, it 
is almost certain that there was some change to the computer soon before the 
problem began.

http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html

http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php


Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

"Frank_M" <FrankM@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:B6C33C0D-EBDF-4633-B54C-0B1C09896B16@microsoft.com...
>I have noticed two entries in my trusted sites list I know I did not add.
> They are both IP numbers starting with asterisk. *.164.109.25.72 and
> *.207.130.86.35.  I cannot delete them but thought I found a work-around 
> by
> adding them to restricted sites and then deleting them but that process 
> keeps
> reverting to original. I do not consider myself a computing expert but can
> manage some not too technical resolutions so I hope the fix is not too
> technical. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks 
> for
> your time. 

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log 
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
   http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
   http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
   http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use. 
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with 
assistance from an expert.  **Post your log to 
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, 
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, 
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, 
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for review 
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this 
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and 
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
-- 
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Frank_M wrote:
> I have noticed two entries in my trusted sites list I know I did not add.
> They are both IP numbers starting with asterisk. *.164.109.25.72 and
> *.207.130.86.35.  I cannot delete them but thought I found a work-around 
> by
> adding them to restricted sites and then deleting them but that process
> keeps reverting to original. I do not consider myself a computing expert
> but can manage some not too technical resolutions so I hope the fix is not
> too technical. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks for your time.