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Any Computer People out there? My browser redirects me all the time! 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 am probably not the best one to give adivse. I just got through having my work computer cleaned up from a bad virus that got past our security program. It was doing some similar things. Windows defender has caused us some problems in the past.....not virus, but it's compatibility with our other secruity program. That might be something to check into. |
Does your browser redirect when you go to a trusted (big) site, or is it happening with only certain kinds of sites? If it is happening everywhere you go, I would say something has gotten to your computer. I have the "congrats, you have won" pop ups only when I go to questionable websites. Firefox is my primary browser. |
Unfortunately, I've got a couple of viruses with what was supposed to be great protection. One of the times was when I had Norton. I called them finally & they scanned the pc remotely & found the virus. Then they said it was too intelligent to be detected, that's why it was there. They continued to charge us $100 to remove it.:rolleyes: You might want to have it looked at by a pro, that may be the only way to find it. |
I suggest downloading and running Spybot - Search & Destroy to make sure there is no spyware or adware on your computer. I run it at least once or twice a week. I'm happy to help you run it if you need help. |
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It's pretty simple to use. You can PM me once you download. The program may help. |
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That was just something I remembered from our tech. She said sometimes the firewalls work against one another when you have several anti virus programs running, so that is just one thing. It most likely wouldn't have anything to do with pop ups and instantly re directing though. I would also recommend the spybot or another malware/spyware program too. Good luck, believe me I know how frustrating it can be....:rolleyes: |
I am wondering if I might just take it in. It is really being strange. So frustrating. I should have just bought a Mac! lol |
You probably have a trojan virus, I had one like that a few weeks ago. I sorta thought something was wrong when everytime I would google something and I could see the bottom say redirect. Then when I couldn't do my company banking online, I said uh oh..... I ran the the male ware and it got it. spybot and destroy should get it too. |
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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. |
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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. |
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I have our computer geek coming out tomorrow. These bots are driving the bots out of me. |
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. |
Now.. Norton will NOT turn on...... BAH! I should have got a MAC! |
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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. |
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. |
I use malwarebytes.org You need to download it on another computer and then run it when you first start your pc. |
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. |
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. |
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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 |
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