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i am having a major problem with a laptop. Kids corrupted going to game teaser sites. I have run 1. AVG, 2. Ad Aware, 3. CCLeaner, and 4. HiJackthis and I have not fixed.The computer runs Windows XP Prof and IE8.When I search a topic in IE8 and then click the search results, I get redirected to anything but what I want. I rolled back IE8 to IE6, still does it. I installed Mozilla Firefox, still does it. Any ideas on what I should do next. Periodically my AVG kicks out an alert for a Trojan Horse which i handle but yet to kill. Most scans only identify tracking cookies.Help!pccfb1 person needs an answerI do too
July 31st, 2010 5:04pm

i am having a major problem with a laptop. Kids corrupted going to game teaser sites. I have run 1. AVG, 2. Ad Aware, 3. CCLeaner, and 4. HiJackthis and I have not fixed.The computer runs Windows XP Prof and IE8.When I search a topic in IE8 and then click the search results, I get redirected to anything but what I want. I rolled back IE8 to IE6, still does it. I installed Mozilla Firefox, still does it. Any ideas on what I should do next. Periodically my AVG kicks out an alert for a Trojan Horse which i handle but yet to kill. Most scans only identify tracking cookies.Help!pccfbcan you send me your hijackthis log to my email address in my BIO?Also, try to look in Add/Remove programs for a fancy/unknown application/toolbar and uninstall it. nass -- http://www.nasstec.co.uk
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July 31st, 2010 5:17pm

I woukd try malwarebytes (www.malwarebytes.org) and superantispyware (www.superantispyware.com). Both have a free version that I have found very effective.John.
July 31st, 2010 5:35pm

Duplicate of internet explore redirects to different pages when i search using google1. Follow to the letter all the directions in this thread: How to get rid of malware 1a. You may have to use a non-infected computer for any downloads specified below, until your malware is removed. Use a USB Pen drive or burn to CD or other means to carry the necessary utilities to the infected computer and copy to the Desktop. 1b. Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool download here off-line.2. If still no joy you can find Microsoft MVPs and other trained analysts at the following help sites:Aumha.orgAtribune.orgSpywareHammerBleepingComputerSafer-NetworkingEtc.3. If you need more help with virus-related issues, contact Microsoft Product Support Services.For support within the United States and Canada, call toll-free (866) PCSAFETY (727-2338).For support outside the United States and Canada, visit the Product Support Services Web page.Vincenzo Di RussoMicrosoft MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security since 2003.Moderator in the Microsoft Answers and TechNet Forums ItalyMy MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo
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