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by: sjmcgill July 31, 2010 7:35 AM PDT

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Google redirect

by sjmcgill - 7/31/10 7:35 AM

Two days ago when doing google searches I started getting redirected to bogus websites. If I copy and paste the redirect does not happen - it only happens when I click on the website I wish to visit. I have super antispyware and avg that are both current in version and both have been run. What is the problem? How do I get rid of the redirecting?


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Here, We Start By Performing These Scans

by Grif Thomas Moderator - 7/31/10 10:33 AM

In Reply to: Google redirect by sjmcgill

First, download, install, update, then run full system scans with both free malware removal tools below:

Malwarebytes Antimalware

Hitman Pro 3.5

Next, download TDSSKiller and follow guide to use the tool:
http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?qid=208280684

And when you're done, check your LAN settings in Internet Explorer like this:

Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools-Internet Options-Connection Tab. Click on the LAN settings button. IF there is a check mark next to "Use a proxy server for your LAN", uncheck it. Click OK. Then OK, again.

Hope this helps.

Grif


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Thank you

by sjmcgill - 7/31/10 2:57 PM

In Reply to: Here, We Start By Performing These Scans by Grif Thomas Moderator

All seems to be working just fine now - thanks so much for your help!


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Thanks!

by xxwmdxx - 8/5/10 9:09 AM

In Reply to: Here, We Start By Performing These Scans by Grif Thomas Moderator

I had the exact same problem as the OP, and tried all the programs mentioned. Everything seems okay now. Thanks a million!


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Awesome !

by cnetismyfriend - 8/23/10 1:41 PM

In Reply to: Here, We Start By Performing These Scans by Grif Thomas Moderator

I've been utilizing cnet for years and I gotta say, cnet is FANTASTIC ! I've always been happy with the help and downloads I get. A couple weeks ago I got this stupid "redirect" problem. I don't know why I didn't come here first - after trying several suggestions elsewhere, I stumbled on this fix here at cnet and it worked !
I'm coming here first everytime from now on. You guys are great !


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