How to remove search engine redirect virus?
Please note that I have windows XP. I have already done full scan and removed some trojan by using "malwarebytes" software. Please note that I get search engine redirect randomly. By the way, I just cleaned up PC and it is NOT slow at all. The only problem is search engine redirect.
Use Malwarebytes, Super Anti Spyware, Combofix on a flash drive downloaded from a clean PC.
Boot to safe mode. Run from there.
http://www.malwarebytes.org
http://www.superantispyware.com/
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix
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January 29th, 2010 at 12:29 am
use the antivirus of microsoft corporation(microsoft security essentials)..
that is the simplesest and best way..
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January 29th, 2010 at 1:18 am
Hi…
Simply follow the directions….
Delete the entire ‘Temp’ folder on your computer; delete both the system temp folder and the Internet temp folders. If you check in one before deleting it it probably has a folder in it titled ‘congac’ or something similar. After deleting it and deleting it from the recycling bin, you can create a new folder and name it temp to replace the deleted one. If you do this now, open the new folder to be sure it remains empty.
Download a new version of the virus scanner you currently have. Do not try to run the one you have installed now, as the .exe file is corrupted and even with administrative rights you cannot delete it easily. If your virus scanner is not being blocked and is still not finding anything despite the Google redirect problem then you need a new virus scanner. Consider Spybot, SuperAntiSpyware, MalwareBytes or similar free programs.
Install the new scanner under a new file name. Just add a 1 to the end of it if you’d like.
Update the virus definitions.
Close down all windows and disconnect from the internet.
Run the virus scanner. This process may take some time so be patient.
If necessary, confirm that you’d like to remove all threats detected. Only make exceptions for things you know what are. Some free programs have parts necessary to run that will be caught up, but it’s best to delete it if you aren’t sure. You can re-download something later if necessary.
Reboot your computer immediately after the virus scanner confirms that it has removed the viruses, malware, spyware, etc. that were found.
Run the virus scanner again. Most likely there will be a threat found in a system file that cannot be removed. If so, go to the next step, if not, you’re done and clean. Consider doing a scan with a couple different virus scanners just to be sure.
If you found a system file threat or another threat that cannot be removed then you need to contact a professional to help guide you. There are many malware and virus forums where someone can read your scanning logs and help you for free.
To be prepared, download a program like Smitfraudfix or Combofix. Only use these with the help and guidance of a professional and even then read the instructions very carefully to avoid any problems. These are very powerful programs and can strip your computer if not used properly.
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January 29th, 2010 at 1:28 am
Use Malwarebytes, Super Anti Spyware, Combofix on a flash drive downloaded from a clean PC.
Boot to safe mode. Run from there.
http://www.malwarebytes.org
http://www.superantispyware.com/
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix
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January 29th, 2010 at 2:13 am
Try two things First in IE go to tools> internet options >connections > lan settings. If the box for ‘ use proxy server’ is ticked untick it.
Secondly go to C\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. open the hosts file by right clicking, and choose open.When asked what program to use choose notepad. The only entry should be 127.0.0.1 delete any others then click on ‘ file’ then ’save’
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January 29th, 2010 at 2:38 am
If you don’t have an AV program I would get one and scan your system. Microsoft has a free one here: http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
Jeff
Windows Outreach Team
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January 29th, 2010 at 3:28 am
heres how to fix this browser hijacker infection
http://darfuns.com/remove-google-search-result-redirect-virus/
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