I had the same thing happen to one computer, and even two trips to a local computer shop could not fix it.
When doing keyword searches in Google, or AOL's search engine, it would always take you to an unrelated website (not porn, just some commercial site that I had no interest in).
The only way we can work with this computer is to use the Google Chrome browser, not the Internet Explorer one.
I.E. will still take you to the wrong place on any search engine.
I know it's not recommended by many software pros, but here's my method for dealing with such infections (wiped antivirus2010 from my comp no prob).
Start computer, disable internet (before it connects). Open task manager and select processes. Then run regedit. Enable internet while watching the processes screen, when you see the offending program, end it using task manager, you should now be able to operate your computer normally until the next start up. For a perm fix, copy/paste the program name into regedit and delete are registries associated with the program.
You do not have to do a restore for it to come out. They often hide there and will emerge on their own.
By turning it off it has one less place to hide and come back.
Boot to Safe mode without networking, then run MalwareBytes or your remover of choice.
I've done this with a few pesky ones, connected the drive to my Linux box and run ClamAV http://www.clamav.net/lang/en/ to clear the virus off. With Windows not running, it removes it with no problems.
I had a TDSS Alureon variant virus that I was not able to remove on my work pc. The virus became active on the same day I got an upgrade patch from windows. I tried TDSS killer, malwarebytes, hitmanpro, combofix, etc. I spent almost a day working to remove it and then we just reformatted the drive. Good luck but if this is similar to what you have I would just reformat.
I've been running a Windows OS for over 3 years now without a single incident. With no virus protection. If I do get a virus I will easily reformat. No big deal.
I've been running a Windows OS for over 3 years now without a single incident. With no virus protection. If I do get a virus I will easily reformat. No big deal.
I've been running a Windows OS for over 3 years now without a single incident. With no virus protection. If I do get a virus I will easily reformat. No big deal.
If this problem keeps reoccurring, it is likely that your system restore backups are infected as well.
However, I wouldn't suggest just trying to delete the restore points, as that alone usually will not do the trick, and leave without any good restore points in case you screw something up.
Go to the Malware removal section, following the guidelines before posting, post the required info, and wait for a professional to help.
It costs you nothing aside form your time, and I will assure you that the people offering their time to help others there deserve more recognition than they get. I had a bad infection in the past they helped me get rid of permanently, but more recently my girlfriend had issues much like what you have and they helped her as well.
I consider myself very competent with computers, but the ins and outs of malware removal are very tricky for those who don't deal with it every day. What works for someone in one instance (i.e. ComboFix) may only work for someone else once they've done a few other steps.
Trust me, go to the forum, sign up for an account, post what they ask for, and wait. It can take a few days to get someone on your case, but by the time they are done helping you, you will be offering your unending gratitude and your computer will be completely clean.
I've been running a Windows OS for over 3 years now without a single incident. With no virus protection. If I do get a virus I will easily reformat. No big deal.
I've been running a Windows OS for over 3 years now without a single incident. With no virus protection. If I do get a virus I will easily reformat. No big deal.
What I mean is that in 3 years, I've never had a virus, never lost productivity, and have spent exactly zero man-hours performing the tasks outlined in steertriot's guide.
I've been running a Windows OS for over 3 years now without a single incident. With no virus protection. If I do get a virus I will easily reformat. No big deal.
Misquoted this post as from AeroShooter. Fixed it now. Sorry.
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