Any Computer People out there? My browser redirects me all the time!

[Britster]

Get a MAC!! LOL. No, really, all my computer problems seized when I finally broke down and bought an Apple Macbook Pro. No virus program necessary and had it for almost 3yrs with *knock on wood* no issues. I love it and will NEVER go back to using Windows. I had sooo many problems on my HP and Dell's.

But I have no advice other than making trying a different virus program and blocking pop-ups (which it sounds like you already did). Or trying a different browser. I've always been really happy with Firefox.

[Gatord]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

What does it mean when my search engines have been changed?

Did it change to bing?

I just took another trojan today off my computer for the same thing.

It was called backdoor bot or something.

But I am still having some issues.

Malware did get it. Spy bot will too.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by Gatord

Did it change to bing?

I just took another trojan today off my computer for the same thing.

It was called backdoor bot or something.

But I am still having some issues.

Malware did get it. Spy bot will too.

Right if they were changed "mysteriously" it's a bot and needs to be removed. What browser are you using? You can change it back and delete the other browsers. It might fix your problem but it's probably now embedded in your programs.

[Gatord]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Right if they were changed "mysteriously" it's a bot and needs to be removed. What browser are you using? You can change it back and delete the other browsers. It might fix your problem but it's probably now embedded in your programs.

I am using IE8.

I have our computer geek coming out tomorrow.

These bots are driving the bots out of me.

[megansmomma]

If you go up to your browser window and then right a box should open. Then go down to where it says Manage search engines. You can take a look at what search engines are enabled. Then you can remove whatever ones that are giving you the problems.


My BIL just had a similar problem after my niece opened whoknowswhat on his computer. It was a mess and had all kinds or boxes popping up. After removing a bunch of programs and search engines it was finally back to normal.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Now.. Norton will NOT turn on...... BAH! I should have got a MAC!

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

Now.. Norton will NOT turn on...... BAH! I should have got a MAC!

This sounds exactly what was infecting my computer. The virus came in and blocked my anti virus program (TREND MICRO) and then took over. My computer spent 2 days in the shop. Thank goodness it was my work computer and not my home computer.

[Maximo]

Check your firewall and make sure it is on. Sometimes these things will turn that off too and leave you very vulnerable. The trojan that took down my PC was called WinFix or WinFixer something or other.

[ladyjane]

I use malwarebytes.org

You need to download it on another computer and then run it when you first start your pc.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

I too use malwarebytes.org and I also have Microsoft Security Essentials on mine. I use CCleaner too. It really does sound like a virus. I am not a fan of Norton. The last time I had Norton my computer got infected in a bad way. Had to take it in. The three things I am using now is what was recommended to me. Good luck! Having computer issues just stink.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Well I deleted Norton and that has made a WORLD of difference. I also downloaded Spybot and it took off 17 malware attacks. So far its behaving... hope that is the end. I think Norton was my problem.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by Britster

Get a MAC!! LOL. No, really, all my computer problems seized when I finally broke down and bought an Apple Macbook Pro. No virus program necessary and had it for almost 3yrs with *knock on wood* no issues. I love it and will NEVER go back to using Windows. I had sooo many problems on my HP and Dell's.

But I have no advice other than making trying a different virus program and blocking pop-ups (which it sounds like you already did). Or trying a different browser. I've always been really happy with Firefox.

Next time, I am getting a Mac. Absolutely!

[Connie]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

I bought a new Toshiba laptop in March.. I have really enjoyed it except for one thing.

It constantly redirects me.. to stupid sites or I am constantly battling pop ups all the time.. I am tired of hearing.."Congratulations, you won!" in the background and it is starting to drive me crazy!

I don't get it. I have Norton Anti Virus, and Windows Defender. When I run a scan, it says your computer is running normal.. but it still does it! I also use Google Chrome, which I was told was safer.. But it seriously is driving me bonkers..

My pop up blocker is on.. and when it takes me to those sites I copy and paste the link in my block sites, and sometimes that works but, for the most part it doesn't.

Anyone have suggestions, or advice?

I was having similar problems as you and it turned out to be the Google Redirect virus. I think I got mine on facebook by clicking a link. I tried everything...malware bytes didn't find anything...spybot found a few little things, but that didn't help. AVG ran clean scans. I finally called Matt at Remote Tek Support! That guy is wonderful and his fees are very low compared to other places. He got rid of that virus and I was so grateful to him. He has helped others here at YT and is also a member. His website is Remote Tek Support If you are still having problems, I highly recommend this guy! Good luck!

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by Connie

I was having similar problems as you and it turned out to be the Google Redirect virus. I think I got mine on facebook by clicking a link. I tried everything...malware bytes didn't find anything...spybot found a few little things, but that didn't help. AVG ran clean scans. I finally called Matt at Remote Tek Support! That guy is wonderful and his fees are very low compared to other places. He got rid of that virus and I was so grateful to him. He has helped others here at YT and is also a member. His website is Remote Tek Support If you are still having problems, I highly recommend this guy! Good luck!

Matt is GREAT! I've used him several times too. He does the fix remotely (get it remote tek ) and I just sit back in amazement while he performs his magic

[Gatord]

Originally Posted by Connie

I was having similar problems as you and it turned out to be the Google Redirect virus. I think I got mine on facebook by clicking a link. I tried everything...malware bytes didn't find anything...spybot found a few little things, but that didn't help. AVG ran clean scans. I finally called Matt at Remote Tek Support! That guy is wonderful and his fees are very low compared to other places. He got rid of that virus and I was so grateful to him. He has helped others here at YT and is also a member. His website is Remote Tek Support If you are still having problems, I highly recommend this guy! Good luck!

I will have to save this link for my home computer (if I ever need)

We had Norton too here at work. Arrrggghh I hate Norton.

I have the same as some mentioned here the malwarebyte here at work.
I think I am going to download it to my home one too. I like it.

Got things working here at work, computer geek is still coming. I have a few computers here that are acting strange alone with my server, may be a problem on the server. Can't wait for him to tell why their wonderful virus protection lets these things in. He has a new excuse everytime. LOL