I do a Google search. It doesn't matter what I search for. I click on a result that should take me to an ovbious page (nick.com for sponge bob, Google for google keywords, etc...) Then what happens? A new window opens and instead of going to the page I just clicked on, it goes to a random shopping page of some kind. I just tested on Yahoo. Same thing. I searched for "nike" and clicked on first result (nike.com duh) - a new window opened and this is where I end up: http://ww1.glimpse.com/search?query...m-_-glimpseww1-_-premium-www.beedly.us-_-nike What got in my PC? Please help if you can.
What browser are you using? Check to see if there is an update for it and run your anti-virus/spyware software as suggested.
It expired a few days ago! I can't even go find a free one (not that they usually remove anything), because I can't click on search results. I'm trying to do a system restore right now, but either it's very lagging or it's not going to work...
I'm using Firefox. Good idea. Let me see if same crap happens in IE or not, and check FF for updates (but it normally auto-updates).
Same thing happens in IE. "nike" took me to: http://www.crispykicks.com/ (I'm sure everyone knows, don't click these links unless ya know what you're doing. I'd assume there's something fishy with them but I don't really know)
Thanks cormac, is that link working for you (others)? It doesn't connect for me. Failed to Connect Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at free.avg.com. Though the site seems valid, the browser was unable to establish a connection. * Could the site be temporarily unavailable? Try again later. * Are you unable to browse other sites? Check the computer's network connection. * Is your computer or network protected by a firewall or proxy? Incorrect settings can interfere with Web browsing.
Sounds like adware/spyware to me try downloading another browser like google chrome or something and check if you can go to the avg site. There are many free AV's out there. Avira (http://www.free-av.com/) Avast!(http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html). Hope this helps...
Thank you for all the links, they're all free? I'm waiting for Norton to remove from PC before going ahead with the AVG installation. I'll then check out these others as well. Thank you!
One trojan found so far by AVG: Trojan Horse SHeur.CIXR Could someone please put a link here about it? (can't find through search...)
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6132_102-0.html?forumID=32&threadID=310254&messageID=2868932 sounds like the problem you are having. Use spybot after just to make sure to cover the bases, then stop going to p0rn sites and stealing music or movies and you will stay clean.
LOL @ debunked Thank you for the link. I looked up spybot at download.com and it seems to not be a free software. I'm going to go read the link you provided.
Ok, well it found like 10 things actually. Trojans/2 Viruses/Adware. It's in the "vault". I restarted and still same thing.
Usually when I go to clean up someone's computer I make sure the internet is disconnected as I delete, scan or reboot, etc... this keeps trojans and viruses from getting more "parts" to install while doing the clean up. You need to go the sites and read how to remove specific items from your registry. oh, and I was serious about how you get these viruses.