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tj asked in Computers & InternetSecurity · 9 years ago

I have a virus that redirects me to ads every time I click on a link on a google search. What do I do?

My anti virus program AVG isn't detecting it, and I don't know how I can get rid of it. What can I do?

*I click on the link once and it redirects me to some ad site, then I hit back and click on it again and it takes me to the site I want to go to.

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  • 9 years ago
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    There are a few malware programs/ browser hijackers that can cause

    that.

    I suggest you follow the instructions at Bleeping Computer for removing

    one such piece of malware. Even if the instructions are not exactly for the

    malware causing your problem, the procedure and tools used are basically

    the same.

    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remo...

    If those instructions and tools do not solve your problem,

    post your problem in BC's "Am I infected, what do I do" forum.

    An expert will help you for free.

    Source(s): Experience
  • 9 years ago

    It sounds like you have a Googleredirect virus; which can be a royal pain.

    Personally, I have MSE and Malawarebytes on my system now and I just

    do not have any more problems with such viruses.

    Since I have been told that Googleredirect is a rootkit virus you may want to

    take it to a professional tech to be cleaned.

    Source(s): I used to have AVG but it kept missing things.
  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Your computer has been infected with a browser hijacker malware which is known as Google redirect virus, this virus which comes to your computer through a TDSS trojan infection, will redirect your search queries and web links to unwanted/wrong websites with spam ads and promotions. to get rid of this redirect virus, follow this tutorial

    http://www.techvts.com/google-redirect-virus-remov...

  • 9 years ago

    not a virus u have adaware its a da tracker that redirects u to certain sites.. go to iobit.com and install system care 3 if that does do it use adaware it will find and remove it.

    www.lavasoft.com

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