I never download anything, so I'm not sure how this virus got onto my computer --- I go to Google.... and say I type in "New York" .... and "New York Times" comes up #1 When I click NY Times, it will redirect me to an ebay search fo NY Times, or some other crap website I have to click back, click on the link again --- then again it will send me to Amazon.com or some other site Then usually the 3rd time I will go to the right site Any idea on how to get rid of this? Should I re-download IE? Thanks!
Run a virus/spyware scan. Open add/remove programs, and see if you find anything like some toolbar etc, remove it if you find any. If you still have the problem, then I guess re-installing IE will solve this problem.
Hi. You don'#t have to download anything to get spyware or adware!!! Install some free anti spyware: http://www.safer-networking.org/dk/mirrors/index.html AND/OR http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php Install Free AntiVirus: http://free.grisoft.com/ww.virus-removal Install Free firewall: http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp There are many other free ones, but these are a few. They are not aff links or anything! - just wanted to help!
This is not even related to Google or SEO ??? Get your self an anti spyware software and fix your own computer!
I would suggest you to browse the web with Mozilla Firefox. It's much safer than Internet Explorer. It's free and you can download it from here: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ Not to mention the great SEO extensions for Firefox
It sound like your search settings were hijacked probably as a result of a hidden spyware or malware on your computer after installing new software or visiting any other website by means of an ActiveX control downloading in the background. Try a solution like this www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor