Problems connecting to Shoddy Battle? Check for Trojans.

***mingot***** · Jun 5th, 2009, 3:08:51 PM

Currently quite a few people seem to be infected with a trojan that is making it impossible to connect to Shoddy Battle. Symptoms include attempts to access the Shoddy Battle site bringing up a Google search page.

Here are the steps (with screenshots) for Windows XP users to check for infection. Please I am not in a position to help anyone with disinfecting and neither is Colin.

ncpa.cpl

malokair · Jun 7th, 2009, 11:14:03 PM

so if "use the following DNS server adress" is not checked i don't have it?

malokair · Jun 7th, 2009, 11:21:13 PM

when i try to open it it says java starting then goes to a message that says unable to launch application.

Babosow · Jul 10th, 2009, 2:02:02 AM

I get the exact same problem

Dragonight · Jul 15th, 2009, 1:43:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat malokair

when i try to open it it says java starting then goes to a message that says unable to launch application.

I have that problem too but I also think I may have a virus.

rigadoog · Jul 25th, 2009, 10:30:59 PM

I'm pretty sure there's nothing wrong with my computer and I have the exact same problem as these guys.

cim · Jul 26th, 2009, 3:57:14 AM

Did you check for the virus? It doesn't make it obvious that you are infected.

rigadoog · Jul 29th, 2009, 2:16:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Chris is me

Did you check for the virus? It doesn't make it obvious that you are infected.

Yes, I had obtain automatically selected for both when I opened up that window.

EDIT: Also, in the screenshot of the original post, definitely is spelled "definately", which is incorrect.

EDIT 2: I got Shoddy to run again after running mbam, thanks mingot

Shelcario · Jul 31st, 2009, 1:42:51 AM

Well I just checked to see if I had any trojans viruses and I don't so I, with many other people have the "Unable to launch application" pop up box even though I have the most up to date version of java. Help?

Hobobloke · Aug 6th, 2009, 1:36:41 PM

Same problem as abov poster can we please get a solution!

colts8729 · Aug 12th, 2009, 11:13:46 AM

When I try to open it up I get a Black Box with little white lines moving in it!

backspace · Aug 12th, 2009, 4:48:02 PM

I cannot access shoddybattle.com on both my pc and my mac.

I am sure I do not have a trojan on either.

backspace · Aug 15th, 2009, 10:27:24 PM

just a little update, when hooking my macbook up via ethernet cable, I was able to connect to shoddybattle.com if anyone has had troubles can someone try this to see if it works for them to?

EDIT: I have found a fix for this (well at least my problem, it may work for you guys as well). Go to this website: https://www.opendns.com/start/computer/

and pick your operating system, etc. follow the steps and then you may be able to access shoddy. Could people please try this, thanks.

***Cathy***** · Aug 15th, 2009, 11:14:54 PM

If changing which DNS servers you are using makes shoddybattle.com works, that would seem to suggest something is wrong with your DNS settings. The trojan that this topic talks about messes up your DNS settings.

backspace · Aug 16th, 2009, 3:31:28 AM

Ok it is not always a trojan though, as I have tried it on my mac and pc, both of which i am sure are virus free (expecially the mac), and i had the same problem. i also checked the internet settings like the op said, and everything looked fine. it appears that certain internet connections have default DNS settings that for some reason block shoddybattle.com, and possbily other sites. however openDNS seems to be working for people who don't have a DNS altering trojan. i am unsure about people with trojans however.

Plopper · Oct 21st, 2009, 3:43:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat backspace

just a little update, when hooking my macbook up via ethernet cable, I was able to connect to shoddybattle.com if anyone has had troubles can someone try this to see if it works for them to?

EDIT: I have found a fix for this (well at least my problem, it may work for you guys as well). Go to this website: https://www.opendns.com/start/computer/

and pick your operating system, etc. follow the steps and then you may be able to access shoddy. Could people please try this, thanks.

You are a fucking hero man =D Now I can start laddering again!

Tbone · Dec 2nd, 2009, 11:11:29 PM

you guys need a mac version :( I have been having this redirect problem with safari/firefox for my macbook.

Jun 5th, 2009, 3:08:51 PM	#1
*mingot* free agent Administrator** Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,045	Problems connecting to Shoddy Battle? Check for Trojans. Currently quite a few people seem to be infected with a trojan that is making it impossible to connect to Shoddy Battle. Symptoms include attempts to access the Shoddy Battle site bringing up a Google search page. Here are the steps (with screenshots) for Windows XP users to check for infection. Please I am not in a position to help anyone with disinfecting and neither is Colin. ncpa.cpl __________________ Check out the new In-Game section! RNG Reporter/RNG Help Thread (Discuss) RNG Research Thread Last edited by Cathy; Jun 6th, 2009 at 2:36:18 AM. Reason: "Shoddy" -> "Shoddy Battle"

Jul 26th, 2009, 3:57:14 AM	#7
cim dreams of ladybugs crushed forever Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,366 five years here and i can't change my custom title :(	Did you check for the virus? It doesn't make it obvious that you are infected. __________________ i was nobody we're all a little bit strange, don't worry about it

Jul 31st, 2009, 1:42:51 AM	#9
Shelcario Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,421	Well I just checked to see if I had any trojans viruses and I don't so I, with many other people have the "Unable to launch application" pop up box even though I have the most up to date version of java. Help? __________________ Currently: Diamond: At the Battle Tower Platinum: At the Battle Factory

Aug 15th, 2009, 10:27:24 PM	#13
backspace Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	just a little update, when hooking my macbook up via ethernet cable, I was able to connect to shoddybattle.com if anyone has had troubles can someone try this to see if it works for them to? EDIT: I have found a fix for this (well at least my problem, it may work for you guys as well). Go to this website: https://www.opendns.com/start/computer/ and pick your operating system, etc. follow the steps and then you may be able to access shoddy. Could people please try this, thanks. Last edited by backspace; Aug 15th, 2009 at 10:44:02 PM.

Jun 7th, 2009, 11:14:03 PM	#2
malokair Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 18	so if "use the following DNS server adress" is not checked i don't have it?

Jun 7th, 2009, 11:21:13 PM	#3
malokair Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 18	when i try to open it it says java starting then goes to a message that says unable to launch application.

Jul 10th, 2009, 2:02:02 AM	#4
Babosow Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 36	I get the exact same problem

Jul 25th, 2009, 10:30:59 PM	#6
rigadoog Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 372	I'm pretty sure there's nothing wrong with my computer and I have the exact same problem as these guys.

Aug 6th, 2009, 1:36:41 PM	#10
Hobobloke Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3	Same problem as abov poster can we please get a solution!

Aug 12th, 2009, 11:13:46 AM	#11
colts8729 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18	When I try to open it up I get a Black Box with little white lines moving in it!

Aug 12th, 2009, 4:48:02 PM	#12
backspace Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	I cannot access shoddybattle.com on both my pc and my mac. I am sure I do not have a trojan on either.

Aug 15th, 2009, 11:14:54 PM	#14
*Cathy* Administrator** Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,051	If changing which DNS servers you are using makes shoddybattle.com works, that would seem to suggest something is wrong with your DNS settings. The trojan that this topic talks about messes up your DNS settings.

Aug 16th, 2009, 3:31:28 AM	#15
backspace Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	Ok it is not always a trojan though, as I have tried it on my mac and pc, both of which i am sure are virus free (expecially the mac), and i had the same problem. i also checked the internet settings like the op said, and everything looked fine. it appears that certain internet connections have default DNS settings that for some reason block shoddybattle.com, and possbily other sites. however openDNS seems to be working for people who don't have a DNS altering trojan. i am unsure about people with trojans however.

Dec 2nd, 2009, 11:11:29 PM	#17
Tbone Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 20 VA	you guys need a mac version :( I have been having this redirect problem with safari/firefox for my macbook.