Update Windows or Google it is the question.

Nobody knows why, whenever I want to update my computer it goes to 'Google', not 'Windows Update'. It shows also in the address www.windows update.microsoft.com bar glasses.

Hello Mikepcrepair,

Thank you for using Microsoft Vista answers Forum!

With the type of problems you encounter, I would say that you should really check for infection by the virus.  I've included a few websites for utilities that you can use to analyze your computer against viruses and spyware.

Microsoft Windows malicious removal tool
This tool checks your computer infections by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found. Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool the second Tuesday of each month.
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&displaylang=en

SuperAntiSpyware
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition is 100% free and will detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, Dialers, Hi-Jackers, and worms.
http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/download.html

Bytes of Malware Anti-malware (Freeware)
http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-anti-malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html

Trend Micro HouseCall - Free Online Virus and Spyware Scan-
HouseCall is a free on-line virus scanner offered by Trend Micro, which checks if a computer has been infected by viruses, software spyware or other malicious software. HouseCall performs additional security checks to identify and fix vulnerabilities to prevent re-infection.
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

If please reply back and let us know the results of your tests

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