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Google search links keep getting redirected?

I've already downloaded and executed Malwarebytes, Super Anti Spyware, and Kapersky TDSSkiller. I removed any threats with those three programs and they now tell me there are no threats present anymore but every time I do a Google search and I try to open the links, they keep getting redirected. What could it be?

Update:

Yeah, it's doing it on Google Chrome and Firefox. And it's a bunch of different sites. One is called Happyli or something like that and the others just say "Jump" in the tab title.

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I've experienced this before. I hate to say it but you may have a virus and/or malware on your computer. I had this issue when I downloaded Perfect Defender 2009, which turned out to be a fake antivirus that would redirect me to infected websites. What's also a bummer is the fact that probably all of those sites you get redirected to give you viruses. My solution would be to find a trustworthy antivirus and do a full computer scan.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    It could be a virus, I know this sort of virus. It might be a man in the browser attack. when a browser gets re-directed to other websites or the website is changed in order to get important details off you! (Usually on bank websites) It may not be a virus though.

    It is a new sort of virus that can't be detected by most internet security products. I suggest you recover your computer that may delete everything and restore your computer to how it was when you first brought it but it will get rid of any virus.

    You can re-install your browser that might fix it because it might just be a problem with your browser.

    But I'm not too sure about everything i said. It may just be a problem with the files.with files I don't know how you can Fix.

    [aside]To repair registry you need registry mechanic you can download it online.

  • 9 years ago

    Same thing was happening to me just now and after searching a lot of suggestions that didnt work I figured it out on my own. I went into tools, then internet options, programs, manage add ons, search providers. from there i deleted a search provider called "seeker"or something like that and it worked! try it. I was also being redirected to happyli

    Source(s): me
  • 9 years ago

    I think you have the google redirect virus. There are loads of removal guides out there, usually involve using malwarebytes, check out the one below,

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  • 9 years ago

    it might not be a simple malware or spyware but it could be a brower hijacker. have you tried using another browser and does it do the same thing? try that first, if it is not doing the same thing, you might have to uninstall and reinstall your browser. if it is doing the same thing, let me know...

  • 9 years ago

    A virus, where do you keep getting redirected?

    I had one with my pc too, it can be stored on your wifi router (if you have one)

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