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My internet search engine is not working correctly, any suggestions?

My internet search engines, google/yahoo/ others are not working correctly. When i type in an item, the display is correct but when I click on any of the links I am mis-directed to a different site. This even happens when I go directly to the google website. Any suggestions as to what the problem is or how to fix it?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Unlike typical pop-up ads

    (stopped with available blockers), 3rd party cookies are entirely different critters. When PC's (personal confusers) misbehave, like pop-up's, going to unrequested sites, goofy warnings, etc.; one step to help reduce annoying pop-ups & unrequested websites from being displayed on your machine is to turn off 3rd party cookies, and always leave them off.

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    These are general settings:

    INTERNET EXPLORER: Tools> Internet Options> Privacy> Advanced: here check 'Override automatic....'; 'Allow session cookies'; 'Allow 1st party cookies'; & 'Block 3rd Party Cookies'.

    FIREFOX: Tools> Options> Privacy: Check 'Accept Cookies from sites' & Un-Check 'Accept 3rd Party cookies'

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    For nearly ad-free pages when surfing; use Firefox with these add-ons:

    Flashblock: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/433

    Add block plus: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/186...

    Because architecture of the Internet (notably 'Flash' scripting), vulnerabilities are readily exploited in Internet Explorer, & it is now urgent that you

    use Firefox with 'NoScript' add-on, which will prevent "Click-jacking'.

    NoScript: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722

    Note: Some current 'rouge' malware will undo this change, so you might have to redo this step after malware has been eliminated.

  • 1 decade ago

    I agree with Wilson, you may need a new browser, also see if you have spyware or any viruses on your computer that may be sneaking you onto spam sites.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Search SEO in 'Yahoo!'

  • 1 decade ago

    try installing the browser or downloading a different browser and importing your settings into the new one

    i recommend

    mozilla firefox

    safari

    opera

    google chrome>REALLY FAST<

    Source(s): www.mozillafirefox.com www.apple.com www.opera.com www.google.com/googlechrome
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