Some sort of virus/spyware trouble?

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    I have run all the usual checks, but nothing is picking this up.

    Basically whenever I search Google, the first 2 times I try to click on a result it redirects to some random other search page (one of them domain holding type pages). But then the 3rd click it works fine. It is really annoying.
     
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    Colbyt Notable Member

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    #2
    which browser?
     
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    goscript Prominent Member

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    check this file : windows/system32/drivers/etc/hosts
     
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    hitmanuk2k Peon

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    OK what am I looking for in there?

    And it's either Firefox or IE it makes no difference.
     
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    mcfox Wind Maker

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    Sounds like a browser hijack of some description.

    You will need to get down and dirty to locate the problem. Perhaps you should elaborate on what 'usual checks' you have done so far?
     
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    anthonycea Banned

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    Colbyt Notable Member

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    That surprised me. If it is doing it in FF you do have something strange going on.

    If I run across any answers I will post. Be sure and update the thread when you figure it out.
     
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    OK forget what I said, it's only affecting IE my mistake.
     
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    anthonycea Banned

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    If it is a browser hijack run a full scan using Adaware, it will catch most of them!
     
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    Adaware is an excellent program.. along with Spy-bot, I am set! Run them once a week and you are usually good. Its amazing to see what get collected.
     
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    If it is only in IE, do the following:
    tools>internet options>programs> Manage addon programs button

    Then disable everything you don't recognize including ones "issued by Micosoft" but not verified. Everything but verified by Microsoft is where I would start. Adobe is safe. Then you can selectively add than back until the problem returns.

    Some scum has downloaded some crapware to your computer. To be honest I think it is one of the well known names in advertising, not Google, I just can't prove it.
     
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