by: john.paul. September 2, 2006 12:35 PM PDT
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Check for malware...
by John.Wilkinson 
- 9/3/06 5:57 PM
In Reply to: Web page redirection issue with Dell search page by john.paul.
Dell shouldn't be doing that at all, so it sounds like you may have a malware infection, or more specifically a hijacked browser. However, more details are necessary, such as what operating system you are running and what browser(s) you are using. Once that's identified, run scans with your antivirus and antispyware software. If you don't have any, Avast Home antivirus, Windows Defender, and Ewido are all good free options. Also try resetting your browser settings. (In Internet Explorer go Tools->Internet Options->Programs and click "reset web settings." If the problem continues we can move onto HiJackThis.
Hope this helps and let us know.
John
Uninstall Dell Helpers
by mmxcore - 5/10/12 6:13 AM
In Reply to: Check for malware... by John.Wilkinson
Not malware, hence the Dell name/logo it's them helping you with a dead link. Just uninstall the URL Assistant in control panel (some call it Web Assistant, or even part of Dell Support Center) they idea is sound, but it can cancel a whole web page loading from a single bad link!
(sorry to revive a dead thread, just hate when I google something and the first result is misinformation)
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