Google anything and then click any results it redirects

Asked By Edward Sim 0 points N/A Posted on - 07/14/2011

Hi All,

I have a XP machine with SP3 running IE7 and few other company software's If i Google anything and then click any results it redirects Have scanned the PC with Sophos AV all seems fine but still I am being redirected

Thanks

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Answered By brian_b00 0 points N/A #82438

Google anything and then click any results it redirects

• Since you said you already had scanned your computer using Anti-virus software and still getting redirected, we need to check for a possible redirect virus infecting your computer. Removing some redirect viruses is not that easy since they can hide from regular antivirus program.  For that reason, Anti-virus and Anti-spyware software sometimes failed to detect and remove such infection.
• Here’s some simple things you have to make sure though.
• You have to make sure that you got the latest Update of your Anti-virus software.
• You also need to have the latest browser version (Internet Explorer, Chrome, FireFox)

Resolutions you can try:

1. Except from running your Anti-virus software, try running Malware bytes Anti Malware
2. Run Spyware Doctor with Anti-virus and do a complete scan.  Its free here: It is better to try more than one to be able to catch every case of Malware on your computer.

• Resetting your router might help you as well. You can unplug it for a minute, and turn it back on. You might need to use a pin to reset it.
• You can also try to reset your browser to the default settings. This will remove any changes on your IE and will reset your browser for a fresh start. For IE, do this: Go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab > under Reset Internet Explorer Settings, click Reset.
• If all still fails, it might be a bad Google redirect virus which may need registry modification to remove it.

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Answered By Adam Nova 0 points N/A #82439

Google anything and then click any results it redirects

A Windows backup feature is SystemRestore; it is a system on your computer that backs up files It is in case you install an earlier version of your operating system. The issue that you are facing If the malware was included in a SystemRestore point, therefore you need to disable it first. Here's how:

1. Clear your browser's cache first.
2. Administrative rights are required to Disable the System Restore
3. Go to the Start menu. Then click on Control Panel and Double-click System.
4. Then Go to System Restore tab and Select the 'Turn off System Restore' checkbox.
5. Restart your computer and Run anti-spyware programs and Scan then re-enable System Restore.

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