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JK asked in Computers & InternetSecurity · 1 decade ago

My internet searches and links are being denied/sending me somewhere else?

Recently, my internet browsers have decided to deny my searches with google,other search engines and links i click. They tend to send me to various locations throughout the web like ad campaigns. I would really appreciate feedback on how to solve this problem. Please and thank you.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Hi,

    you have a Rootkit infection.

    You will need to run a full scan with Malwarebytes and spybot S&D.

    -if you cant, go to safemode with networking.

    feel free to contact me for help.

    ect send me a Hijackthis log afterwards:)

  • 1 decade ago

    Hijacked! I'm willing to bet you have browser bars too. I've come across this all too often and depending on what they did determines the fix. Browser bars CAN intercept traffic and redirect you at will. They could have edited the text files in windows that determine certain behaviours with communication... you know.. the thing I should know the name of but can't force it out of my head.. uh.. crud. Well anyway, your first step in my opinion should be- malware scan!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    it is malware! your pc has infected with this annoying thing! Get your PC check and scan with anti-malware program~

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