google virus strikes?
Hello
I have a Macbook and I'm used to using a Windows laptop complete with Anti Virus etc etc. including safe online that gives a green check mark or Red Cross next to all your hits when you search on Google. I must say that I hate not having this feature on my Macbook! I searched for the latest potential nasties on Facebook for my husband (who fell on one yesterday) using Google (you know that you are looking for on Snopes, typing in "Facebook virus 2016" etc.) and a YouTube video appeared in my Google search results that (based on descriptions you get under each blow) was clearly infected a video with a link.
I open it, but I have often wondered if you can pick up some bad guys just searching on Google and the blows that arise, even if you do not click on them?
My apologies if that crosses naïve, but I'm still learning!
Thank you.
Mac is a lot safer than computers when it comes to bad guys. Safari is much safer than Chrome and has many built-in safeguards.
There are no viruses that can attack Mac.OS X. For example, anti-virus programs are selling a cure for a disease that does not exist. And they are known for the Mac was systems.
A Mac peut picking up malware, but not if you just use common sense. Really need to actively invite some malware in for making it happen. This means that download and knowingly give your password for it to download. Mac offers all the protection you need with SIP (Protection of the integrity of the system). I have on the Protection of the integrity of system on your Mac - Apple Support
If you happen to download malware, you can use MalwareBytes to get rid of it. Malwarebytes was developed by one of our colleagues here to ASC. He received rave reviews and is on the more proven anti-malware for Mac software. If you use torrents, don't. Torrents are a good way to pick up malware because something can to hitchhike in on a download.
Safari pop ups are different and easier to deal with. In Safari 9.1 and later simply close the window. For previous versions force quit and hold the SHIFT key while restarting Safari.
https://support.Apple.com/en-us/HT203987
Finally, away from programs that are intended to «clean your Mac» They can do damage to your system. Your Mac should any in the first place of cleaning. Any necessary cleanup is systematically supported by OS X.
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The screen of my MacBook Pro suddenly transformed read and have a message that says basically that it of a Google virus and gives a number to call for support. When it is called the number was a wrong number. Everyone has never seen that and is - it true or a hoax; What should I do?
It's a hoax. Ignore it.
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Google Redirect Virus + corruption System32.
I have Windows Vista Enterprise and I recently discovered that I have a redirect virus that sends me spam search sites when I use Google and who also opens tabs in my browser unexpectedly. I found that he did this in Explorer and Firefox and I recently installed Chrome and it works at all.
Now, to try to resolve the problem, I ran sfc/scannow, and he discovered problems that could not be fixed. I can't access the log in the log/CBS folder like it says access denied.
I tried to use the restoration of the system, the event log, msconfig, administration tools, and when I try to open one of them, I get an error message that says: "the dependency service or group could start." And he cites the file in the folder Windows/System32 as having failed.
Basically, tells me that the virus can went ahead and corrupted each file or utility that I would use to remove any leaving my internet connection and the job of the Navigator.
McAfee has found 4 Trojan horses when I did a system scan yesterday and it deleted, but it seems that the damage is done and I need to find a way to fix it.
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Check these:
IE8 redirect problems - possible Causes and fix the redirect problem
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/Windows-platform/articles/60039.aspxhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Google-redirect-virus-fix---how-to-get-rid-of-Google-virus&ID=2450094
http://ask.MetaFilter.com/100853/Oh-that-nasty-Google-redirecting-virus
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IE - Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - tab click on restore, and then click Reset - apply / OK
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Security tab - click on reset all default areas - apply / OK
Close and restart IE
IE - tools - manage Addons (for sure disable SSV2 if it is there, it is no longer necessary but Java always install
"(and it causes problems - you never update Java to go back in and turn it off again)." Search for other possible problems.Windows Defender - tools - software explore - look for problems with programs that do not look right. Permit
are usually OK and "unauthorized" are not always bad. If in doubt about a program to ask about it here.Could be that a BHO - BHOremover - free - standalone program, needs no installation, download and run - not all
are bad, but some can cause your question (toolbars are BHO).
http://securityxploded.com/bhoremover.phpStartup programs
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.htmlAlso get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only.
=========================================
=========================================If necessary and you suspect malware: (use many, if not all these that not a single program detects)
all the malware.)
Search for malware and when you are sure that the system is clean and perform the cleanup.Make a control examination, as often this kind of malware is accompanied by a much harder to detect and remove the
payload. Best to go to the sea now rather than pay the price later.It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however you must also run them
the Windows when you can.Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone. (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Malwarebytes - free
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft
Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.
You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can download it here.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
(Then run MRT as shown above.)Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=enMicrosoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=enalso install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with other security programs. It comes
a scan only, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google to see how to remove.
http://www.prevx.com/ <-->
http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp <-->Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.aspTry the demo version of Hitman Pro:
Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software (viruses, Trojans,
Rootkits, etc.) that has infected your computer despite all the security measures that you have taken (such as
the anti-virus software, firewall, etc.).
http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro--------------------------------------------------------
If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
New Vista and Windows 7 version
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htmOriginal version
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htmOther tests free online
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1--------------------------------------------------------
Also do to the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.
Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup
Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.
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If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)
Hope these helps.
Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.
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I have the problem of diversion of google redirect
you are looking for on the one hand, and it redirects to a commercial site or a list. Pages now freeze and when you click on a link, that nothing happens again from time to time, it works. I did a lot and fast MS malware Defender, research etc and nothing. I emptied my temporary files. I tried several times to do a system restore right before this happened (approx. 28/10/11), but when finished it sez he handed in the day I do it, not the day, I tried to restore. Restoration has worked in the past the 1 time I tried! I leave IE and Google chrome, everything works. I very rarely ever use chrome except to get the stuff on 1 site where they say to use it. Thank you
Hello
Check these: (remember to do a very thorough check for malware, including running TDSSKiller.exe.)
IE8 redirect problems - possible Causes and fix the redirect problem
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/Windows-platform/articles/60039.aspxhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Google-redirect-virus-fix---how-to-get-rid-of-Google-virus&ID=2450094
http://ask.MetaFilter.com/100853/Oh-that-nasty-Google-redirecting-virus
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IE - Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - tab click on restore, and then click Reset - apply / OK
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Security tab - click on reset all default areas - apply / OK
Close and restart IE
IE - tools - manage Addons (for sure disable SSV2 if she's here, it is no longer necessary but Java still
installs and it causes problems - you never update Java to go back in and turn it off again). Look for other
possible problems.Windows Defender - tools - software explore - look for problems with programs that do not look right.
Allowed are usually OK and "unauthorized" are not always bad. If in doubt about a program, ask to
It's here.Could be a free - BHOremover - BHO - standalone program, needs no installation, download and run.
not all are bad, but some can cause your question (toolbars are BHO).
http://securityxploded.com/bhoremover.phpHow to change, add or remove startup programs in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.htmlAlso get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only.
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_freeSuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE=========================================
=========================================If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be harder to detect as
the cause.No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
the regular windows when you can.TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
check with the other methods below.
http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
(If Rootkits run UnHackMe)Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Malwarebytes - free
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_freeSuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGERun the malware removal tool from Microsoft
Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.
You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
Download it here.Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
(Then run MRT as shown above.)Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=enMicrosoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=enalso install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
here or use Google to see how to remove.
http://www.prevx.com/ <-->
http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp <-->Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.aspTry the demo version of Hitman Pro:
Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
(viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro--------------------------------------------------------
If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
-----------------------------------
Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htmMicrosoft safety scanner
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx----------------------------------
http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner
Other tests free online
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1--------------------------------------------------------
After the removal of malicious programs:
Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
system files.Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.htmlHow to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.
How to run check disk in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html-----------------------------------------------------------------------
If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)
======================================
If necessary AFTER THAT you are sure that the machine is clean of any malware.
How to do a repair installation to repair Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html=======================================
For extreme cases:
Norton Power Eraser - eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
This traditional antivirus analysis does not always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully and only after
you have exhausted other options.
http://us.Norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp================================
If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 to get infections of virus and spyware.
See http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for more details. For international information,.
see your subsidiary local Support site.I hope this helps.
Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">
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Google problem... maybe malware?
Ive had this problem for a few days, where every time I try to use google (or any other site in connection with google, youtube, etc.)
I get this really remarkable thing of pop-up that says: "You may be experincing unusual behavior of your browser to your search engine and e-mail. You can use unauthorized software which can cause disruption. Please install bug Fixer.does anyone know how to get this turned off? Ive tried dozens of virus scans and other programs, it's my last resort...
Hello
Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - IE with no Addons - what works best?
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - tab click on restore, and then click Reset - apply / OK
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Security tab - click on reset all default areas - apply / OK
Close and restart IE or IE with no addons
not better?
IE - tools - manage Addons (to disable sure SSV2 if it is there, it is no longer necessary, but Java always install
"(and it causes problems - you never update Java to go back in and turn it off again)." Search for other possible problems.Windows Defender - tools - software explore - look for problems with programs that do not look right. Permit
are usually OK and "unauthorized" are not always bad. If in doubt about a program to ask about it here.could be a BHO - BHOremover - free - standalone program, needs no installation, download and run - not all
are bad, but some can cause your question (toolbars are BHO).
http://securityxploded.com/bhoremover.phpStartup programs
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.htmlAlso get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only.
================================
Check these:
IE8 redirect problems - possible Causes and fix the redirect problem
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/Windows-platform/articles/60039.aspxhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Google-redirect-virus-fix---how-to-get-rid-of-Google-virus&ID=2450094
http://ask.MetaFilter.com/100853/Oh-that-nasty-Google-redirecting-virus
I hope this helps. Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.
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Possible redirection problem - Google redirect spy
My Hotmail emails are no longer visible. My research is rediredted to an offer to sign up for Hotmail sweeping. I beleve I have the Google redirect spy but I donlt know how get rid of it. I use Windows 7
Hello
You don't specify your Windows version, so the underside is mainly for Windows 7 - Vista is very similar.
Use EXECUTE instead of start - search for XP.-----------------
Check these:
IE8 redirect problems - possible Causes and fix the redirect problem
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/Windows-platform/articles/60039.aspxhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Google-redirect-virus-fix---how-to-get-rid-of-Google-virus&ID=2450094
http://ask.MetaFilter.com/100853/Oh-that-nasty-Google-redirecting-virus
http://www.GeeksToGo.com/forum/how-to-fix-Google-redirects-t267407.html
------------------------------------------------
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - tab click on restore, and then click Reset - apply / OK
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Security tab - click on reset all default areas - apply / OK
Close and restart IE
IE - tools - manage Addons (for sure disable SSV2 if she's here, it is no longer necessary but Java still
installs and it causes problems - you never update Java to go back in and turn it off again). Look for other
possible problems.Windows Defender - tools - software explore - look for problems with programs that do not look right.
Allowed are usually OK and "unauthorized" are not always bad. If in doubt about a program, ask to
It's here.Could be a free - BHOremover - BHO - standalone program, needs no installation, download and run.
not all are bad, but some can cause your question (toolbars are BHO).
http://securityxploded.com/bhoremover.phpHow to change, add or remove startup programs in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.htmlAlso get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only.
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_freeSuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE=========================================
=========================================If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be harder to detect as
the cause.No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
the regular windows when you can.TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
check with the other methods below.
http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
(If Rootkits run UnHackMe)Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Malwarebytes - free
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_freeSuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGERun the malware removal tool from Microsoft
Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.
You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
Download it here.Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
(Then run MRT as shown above.)Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=enMicrosoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=enalso install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
here or use Google to see how to remove.
http://www.prevx.com/ <-->
http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp <-->Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.aspTry the demo version of Hitman Pro:
Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
(viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro--------------------------------------------------------
If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
-----------------------------------
Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htmMicrosoft safety scanner
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx----------------------------------
http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner
Other tests free online
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1--------------------------------------------------------
After the removal of malicious programs:
Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
system files.Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.htmlHow to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.
How to run check disk in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html-----------------------------------------------------------------------
If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)
======================================
If necessary AFTER THAT you are sure that the machine is clean of any malware.
How to do a repair installation to repair Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html=======================================
For extreme cases:
Norton Power Eraser - eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
This traditional antivirus analysis does not always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully and only after
you have exhausted other options.
http://us.Norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp================================
If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 to get infections of virus and spyware.
See http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for more details. For international information,.
see your subsidiary local Support site.I hope this helps.
Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">
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Google's crawlers will not read the Muse code?
Very smart friend is in a track of web technology at the University. Today, she informed me that Google reads is more non-standard code structure of Muse. (Strike 1) And Google will not catalog sites with the same priority as sensitive sites. (Strike 2)
So now the sites I designed using Muse all will have to be reprogrammed manually (and fact sensitive), in order to be listed by Google. (Strike 3)
:-(
Google will read your sites without problem as long as the SEO is done properly. Google requires a mobile version of a Web site - doesn't have to be reactive. You have to do is enter your Web site address in this site by Google to see if it meets the requirements of Googles.
The code is very good for Google... as long you as a designer use the appropriate uses of the H1 - H6 tags.
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Does anyone else have a problem with Adware/Malware with Chrome and Safari?
Started having trouble there is 24 to 36 hours. It affects both my iMac and my Air. Pop-up windows whenever I try to click through an e-mail and within an application when I want to read on or click on a left/right arrow to display additional information.
I upgraded to El Capitan OS on both. Have reinstalled the security provided by my ISP, Charter-spectrum suite. I'm REALLY frustrated!
Browse the list of "applications" in the finder and find any number of malicious applications. whenever I'm fixing Mac of someone who is having this problem, I googled 'virus [application] '.
Hope this Helps!
AppleMan
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How can I stop my computer redirect me to sites that I don't want togo to?
How can I stop my computer redirect me to sites that I don't want togo to?
Hello
Check these:
IE8 redirect problems - possible Causes and fix the redirect problem
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/Windows-platform/articles/60039.aspxhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Google-redirect-virus-fix---how-to-get-rid-of-Google-virus&ID=2450094
http://ask.MetaFilter.com/100853/Oh-that-nasty-Google-redirecting-virus
http://www.GeeksToGo.com/forum/how-to-fix-Google-redirects-t267407.html
------------------------------------------------
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - tab click on restore, and then click Reset - apply / OK
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Security tab - click on reset all default areas - apply / OK
Close and restart IE
IE - tools - manage Addons (for sure disable SSV2 if it is there, it is no longer necessary but Java always install
"(and it causes problems - you never update Java to go back in and turn it off again)." Search for other possible problems.Windows Defender - tools - software explore - look for problems with programs that do not look right. Permit
are usually OK and "unauthorized" are not always bad. If in doubt about a program to ask about it here.Could be that a BHO - BHOremover - free - standalone program, needs no installation, download and run - not all
are bad, but some can cause your question (toolbars are BHO).
http://securityxploded.com/bhoremover.phpStartup programs
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.htmlAlso get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only.
=========================================
=========================================If necessary and you suspect malware:
Search for malware and when you are sure that the system is clean and perform the cleanup.
Make a control examination, as often this kind of malware is accompanied by a much harder to detect and remove the
payload. Best to go to the sea now rather than pay the price later.It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however you must also run them
the Windows when you can.Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone. (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Malwarebytes - free
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft
Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.
You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can download it here.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
(Then run MRT as shown above.)Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=enMicrosoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=enalso install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with other security programs. It comes
a scan only, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google to see how to remove.
http://www.prevx.com/ <-->
http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp <-->Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.aspTry the demo version of Hitman Pro:
Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software (viruses, Trojans,
Rootkits, etc.) that has infected your computer despite all the security measures that you have taken (such as
the anti-virus software, firewall, etc.).
http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro--------------------------------------------------------
If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
New Vista and Windows 7 version
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htmOriginal version
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htmOther tests free online
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1--------------------------------------------------------
Also do to the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.
Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup
Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.
How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html-----------------------------------------------------------------------
If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)
Hope these helps.
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I havked worm trojan 1 last night 22... IE has warned. Hey this is DElf.nrf bugwhatever.
Timer punch here. DELF. NRF attacked my pc last night around 7:00... IE told me 1 worm [shown above} and 22 Trojans...] For a rookie, I think I did good... AND what is an attack of the back door. Oh, man I need this stresslol... Thanx
Hi stormmolly,
However here is some help if you need more please start your own thread with information
We need to help us help you.How to ask a question
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375=============================================================
Use the above methods for good search your computer to use them ALL.
Then use them - AFTER THE ABOVE.
Check these:
IE8 redirect problems - possible Causes and fix the redirect problem
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/Windows-platform/articles/60039.aspxhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Google-redirect-virus-fix---how-to-get-rid-of-Google-virus&ID=2450094
http://ask.MetaFilter.com/100853/Oh-that-nasty-Google-redirecting-virus
http://www.GeeksToGo.com/forum/how-to-fix-Google-redirects-t267407.html
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IE - Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - tab click on restore, and then click Reset - apply / OK
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Security tab - click on reset all default areas - apply / OK
Close and restart IE
IE - tools - manage Addons (for sure disable SSV2 if it is there, it is no longer necessary but Java always install
"(and it causes problems - you never update Java to go back in and turn it off again)." Search for other possible problems.Windows Defender - tools - software explore - look for problems with programs that do not look right. Permit
are usually OK and "unauthorized" are not always bad. If in doubt about a program to ask about it here.Could be that a BHO - BHOremover - free - standalone program, needs no installation, download and run - not all
are bad, but some can cause your question (toolbars are BHO).
http://securityxploded.com/bhoremover.phpStartup programs
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.htmlAlso get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only.
I hope this helps.
Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP - Windows Expert - consumer: bike - Mark Twain said it right. -
While on the internet I will be automatically redirected to a search site that I have ever sought. I've tried several fixes without result. Any help?
Hello
Check these:
IE8 redirect problems - possible Causes and fix the redirect problem
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/Windows-platform/articles/60039.aspxhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Google-redirect-virus-fix---how-to-get-rid-of-Google-virus&ID=2450094
http://ask.MetaFilter.com/100853/Oh-that-nasty-Google-redirecting-virus
http://www.GeeksToGo.com/forum/how-to-fix-Google-redirects-t267407.html
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IE - Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - tab click on restore, and then click Reset - apply / OK
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Security tab - click on reset all default areas - apply / OK
Close and restart IE
IE - tools - manage Addons (for sure disable SSV2 if it is there, it is no longer necessary but Java always install
"(and it causes problems - you never update Java to go back in and turn it off again)." Search for other possible problems.Windows Defender - tools - software explore - look for problems with programs that do not look right. Permit
are usually OK and "unauthorized" are not always bad. If in doubt about a program to ask about it here.Could be that a BHO - BHOremover - free - standalone program, needs no installation, download and run - not all
are bad, but some can cause your question (toolbars are BHO).
http://securityxploded.com/bhoremover.phpStartup programs
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.htmlAlso get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only.
=========================================
=========================================If necessary and you suspect malware:
Search for malware and when you are sure that the system is clean and perform the cleanup.
Make a control examination, as often this kind of malware is accompanied by a much harder to detect and remove the
payload. Best to go to the sea now rather than pay the price later.It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however you must also run them
the Windows when you can.Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone. (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Malwarebytes - free
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft
Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.
You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can download it here.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
(Then run MRT as shown above.)Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=enMicrosoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=enalso install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with other security programs. It comes
a scan only, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google to see how to remove.
http://www.prevx.com/ <-->
http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp <-->Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.aspTry the demo version of Hitman Pro:
Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software (viruses, Trojans,
Rootkits, etc.) that has infected your computer despite all the security measures that you have taken (such as
the anti-virus software, firewall, etc.).
http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro--------------------------------------------------------
If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
New Vista and Windows 7 version
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htmOriginal version
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htmOther tests free online
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1--------------------------------------------------------
Also do to the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.
Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup
Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.
How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html-----------------------------------------------------------------------
If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)
Hope these helps.
Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.
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Spyware is rampant in my Internet Explorer searches. How can I get rid of him?
I just got my computer on a workshop due to malware or virus infeciton... paid $100 and when we got it home, it was stil troubled. I am able to use Firefox without any problems, but my Internet Explorer 9 research is unreliable. Even if you see legitimate links listed, if you click on one of them, it will lead you to another window that has nothing to do with the question you cllcked... and looks very simplistic and completely false. I'm suspect spyware, but the calculation is impossible to install anything. Suggestions?
Hello
Check these:
IE8 redirect problems - possible Causes and fix the redirect problem
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/Windows-platform/articles/60039.aspxhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Google-redirect-virus-fix---how-to-get-rid-of-Google-virus&ID=2450094
http://ask.MetaFilter.com/100853/Oh-that-nasty-Google-redirecting-virus
http://www.GeeksToGo.com/forum/how-to-fix-Google-redirects-t267407.html
------------------------------------------------
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - tab click on restore, and then click Reset - apply / OK
IE - Tools - Internet Options - Security tab - click on reset all default areas - apply / OK
Close and restart IE
IE - tools - manage Addons (for sure disable SSV2 if she's here, it is no longer necessary but Java still
installs and it causes problems - you never update Java to go back in and turn it off again). Look for other
possible problems.Windows Defender - tools - software explore - look for problems with programs that do not look right.
Allowed are usually OK and "unauthorized" are not always bad. If in doubt about a program, ask to
It's here.Could be a free - BHOremover - BHO - standalone program, needs no installation, download and run.
not all are bad, but some can cause your question (toolbars are BHO).
http://securityxploded.com/bhoremover.phpStartup programs
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.htmlAlso get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only.
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_freeSuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE=========================================
=========================================If necessary and you suspect malware:
Search for malware and when you are sure that the system is clean and perform the cleanup.
Do a thorough, check as often this kind of malware is accompanied by a much more difficult to detect
and remove the payload. Best to go to the sea now rather than pay the price later.It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run the
in the regular when windows you can.TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should
check with the other methods below.
http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone. (If Rootkits
UnHackMe execution)Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Malwarebytes - free
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_freeRun the malware removal tool from Microsoft
Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.
You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can download
It's here.Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
(Then run MRT as shown above.)Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=enMicrosoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=enalso install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with other security programs.
It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google
to see how to remove.
http://www.prevx.com/ <-->
http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp <-->Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.aspTry the demo version of Hitman Pro:
Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software (viruses,
Trojan horses, rootkits, etc.). that has infected your computer despite all security measures you have taken
(such as the anti-virus software, firewall, etc.).
http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro--------------------------------------------------------
If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
-----------------------------------
Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htmMicrosoft safety scanner
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx----------------------------------
Other tests free online
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1--------------------------------------------------------
Also do to the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.
Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup
Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.
How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html-----------------------------------------------------------------------
If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)
I hope this helps.
Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">
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Add ons still carry Google redirect virus.
This should really be fixed. Happened for a while and I don't understand why better before prior rental was not made more thoroughly. I got the virus today and couldn't remove with malwarebytes and spybot search and destroy or even an Antivirus that I paid for. I've read about it does not same combo fix. Until it is fixed, I'll use something else. Me reminds a bit of Android that I like the most, but you see how bad the malware in their store of Google play is?
Sometimes a problem with Firefox can be a result of malware installed on your computer, you may not be aware of.
You can try these free programs to search for malicious software that work with your existing anti-virus software:
- Microsoft safety scanner
- MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
- TDSSKiller - AntiRootkit utility
- Hitman Pro
- ESET Online Scanner
Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP, if you do not already have one.
More information can be found in the article troubleshooting Firefox problems caused by malware .
This solve your problems? Please report to us!
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My question says it all. In addition, this has started happening yesterday. Initially, I have is to download the file. However, before I installed it, I checked with Google on this subject. When I discovered the file is a malicious virus or malware. So I never installed it. I ran PC Tuneup Maestro several times now and fixed the problems. However, this incentive to uplayermediaplayer - setup.exe is constantly on my computer screen. I do not install it. I want to rid my computer of this incentive of this file. I have Norton 360 Internet Security. I checked my registration to the N360 also. Via the Internet Options of Internet Explorer 8, I believe that I have cleared my cache on the computer (I'm not sure if this is the correct procedure to clear the cache of the computer?). It is a very annoying problem. I lost a lot of time trying to rid my computer of this alleged incitement to download and install this file. Earlier this morning, I tried to call N360 support, but the representative does not direct answers, give me lost a lot of time and really don't give me the sense of knowledge of this file or how to remove inviting them to download and install it.
Your Extensions list shows that you have BetterSurf installed 1.0, which is a malicious extension. This malware is also reported on Google Chrome and Internet Explorer, according to reports I've seen.
BetterSurf has been added to the Blocklist Mozilla today and should soon be disabled automatically. Ref: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/blocked/i486 (you can disable all away (Tools) of Firefox Addons -> Extensions list.)
You will also need to check your other browsers for this addon. To remove it from your computer, do a scan for malware with each removal tools listed in this article: Troubleshooting Firefox problems caused by malicious software
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Is there a Virus fake Google Earth?
I have installed google earth on my mac several months ago. He did not appear in internet applications or plugins. Since then, I have tried to delete it, but can't find it. It has been present in Safari under plugins. I have disabled the plugin, but I would delete the whole program. Anyone heard of a googleearth fake horse of Trojan or a Virus? Anyone have any suggestions on how to find and delete?
Sorry, I meant when you look under the files in the library and go to internet, file plugins, the google earth plugin is not listed. Google Earth is also not listed under applications anywhere. I know it's there, because when I start Safari and go to the plugins section, it appears. How can I get it my computer?
Maybe you are looking for
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Satellite L775D-107 - fault GPU or monitor?
Since yesterday, I have problems with my laptop and do not know what to do. Then the screen shows everything, but changed some colors and allows their flickering pink or green.I got the laptop connected to an external monitor. There, everything works
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Hello I recently change my virtual for the option of hosted email security solution. I have a few unanswered questions... -How long can save the hosted all of our emails verification? (not spam) -possible to set up the reverse DNS on the DNS MX: "co
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Versions app playBook and approval process problem.
Hello my app (http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/32722?lang=en) has been approved and submitted to App World March 22, version 1.1.After this new 0.9.4 SDK came out with permissions function.My application uses the file system, so I simp
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Impossible to install the Dell Bluetooth Windows 7 drivers
Hello Sir, I use Dell Inspiron 15-3521.Currently I use Windows 7 Professional genuine.There is no driver installed for the wireless Bluetooth controller and.If no Bluetooth device in Device Manager.But when I try to install my wireless Bluetooth + ne
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OfficeJet pro 8000 A809 Installer error 0 x 40000015
I recently built a new computer with Windows 7 (64 - bit). I tried to install the drivers and full software functionality and installation immediately explodes on a runtime error 0 x 40000015. The details of the event log are as follows: