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Help! My searches are being highjacked.
- Thread starter lindq
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is there an Ad-aware specific to windows vista?
When I loaded the program, Vista crashed
When I loaded the program, Vista crashed
Quote from ByLoSellHi:
My buddy's laptop had the same problem - none of the standard virus removal programs touched the problem.
The only one that worked, and worked permanently was A-squared.
http://www.download.com/A-squared-Free/3000-2239_4-10262215.html
Spybot and Ad-Aware both failed to get rid of the problem (it was coolwebsearch I think, and it was nasty bugger).
yeah, it prolly was coolweb. i have that on one of my PC's now. Malwarebytes, that 'super" something one, and even kapersky couldn't nuke it. Gonna try this a squared later today. Thanks for the heads up.
Quote from Jayford:
yeah, it prolly was coolweb. i have that on one of my PC's now. Malwarebytes, that 'super" something one, and even kapersky couldn't nuke it. Gonna try this a squared later today. Thanks for the heads up.
No problem.
A-Squared literally nuked it - the only program that could.
Quote from ByLoSellHi:
My buddy's laptop had the same problem - none of the standard virus removal programs touched the problem.
The only one that worked, and worked permanently was A-squared.
http://www.download.com/A-squared-Free/3000-2239_4-10262215.html
Spybot and Ad-Aware both failed to get rid of the problem (it was coolwebsearch I think, and it was nasty bugger).
Add Malewarebytes to the just 'okay' list.
Nothing beats A-Squared. It detects many more things the others completely miss.
Quote from lindq:
I'd appreciate some help from a knowledgable gearhead.
When I use Google or Yahoo for a search, results appear that seem legit when presented.
However when I click on them I am directed to crap sites.
Something is hijacking my browser. I am running antivirus, etc., and have erased cookies. But no help thus far.
I use Windows XP. I am seeing the problem on both IE and Firefox.
Could also have a rootkit. If it's that important to you, call a local IT professional and have your system evaluated and cleaned.
This is a great and useful thread. Thanks for all who posted.
One of my "internet surfing" computers just got hit with the trjoan.zlob virus and I can't seem to get rid of it. I have Norton but it only partially removes the threat. It has hijacked my internet explorer browser so I can't access the internet at all.
What's the best way to download/get help off the net if I can't access it?
Any help is appreciated.
One of my "internet surfing" computers just got hit with the trjoan.zlob virus and I can't seem to get rid of it. I have Norton but it only partially removes the threat. It has hijacked my internet explorer browser so I can't access the internet at all.
What's the best way to download/get help off the net if I can't access it?
Any help is appreciated.
Try some of these, these are what I use on 1 PC. They all work well together.
A-Squared
AdAware
AntiVir
Avast
Malwarebytes
Spybot
Spywareblaster
Superantispyware
I'm not sure if AdAware is that useful though.
Is there any other program I can add to my list to protect my PC?
A-Squared
AdAware
AntiVir
Avast
Malwarebytes
Spybot
Spywareblaster
Superantispyware
I'm not sure if AdAware is that useful though.
Is there any other program I can add to my list to protect my PC?