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  • cry4eternity
    ~ added for cuteness
    FFR Simfile Author
    • Jan 2007
    • 979
    #1

    Virus/Malware halp.

    Somehow I managed to get the lovely "Google Redirect" virus which sends we to an advertisement or malware site when I click a google search result. I figured FFR is filled with enough computer nerds, so somebody has to know a good malware/virus remover. This has ticked me off enough, so I've dedicated today to getting rid of this little pain in the ascii.

    I've tried a few googled fixes to no avail (I found a workaround if I copy and paste the URL instead of clicking the hyperlink). Any help is appreciated .

    I'm retired
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    • Rubin0
      FFR Player
      • Jun 2006
      • 1276
      #2
      Re: Virus/Malware halp.

      This is horribe horrible horrible and it gives me severe headaches from having to constantly reload things. I couldn't figure out how to get rid of it so I just started using bing instead of google and firefox instead of internet explorer. It helped, a lot. But I would really like to know to get rid of the virus myself.
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        • bob bob
          This Is How We Do It~
          • Oct 2006
          • 3226
          #3
          Re: Virus/Malware halp.

          i believe you've got a root kit sir, try starting your computer in safe mode and running your anti virus program (or malwarebytes, which is a great free program) hopefully the root kit will be removed this way.
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            • cry4eternity
              ~ added for cuteness
              FFR Simfile Author
              • Jan 2007
              • 979
              #4
              Re: Virus/Malware halp.

              Ran a full scan in Malwarebytes in safe mode. Deleted 14 "objects." Still running into the same problems.

              I'm retired

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                • XXXsmittyXXX
                  Anxiety monster
                  • Jul 2005
                  • 6924
                  #5
                  Re: Virus/Malware halp.

                  Avg 2011 has a rootkit removal tool. Try it in normal user mode and safe mode. Have heard good things about that and malwarebytes. You could try http://www.geekstogo.com/ and make an account and have them walk you through with very in depth strategies to get rid of your problems.

                  Actually nvm here is a thread with your problem. Looks easy to get rid of.

                  How to fix Google Redirects - Malware Removal Guides and Tutorials
                  http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/267407-how-to-fix-google-redirects/
                  Page 1 of 16 - How to fix Google Redirects - posted in Malware Removal Guides and Tutorials: Note: Your installed Security/Protection software may warn that anything advised to be downloaded in this tutorial is a potential threat. This is not the case and will be what is known as a False Positive detection and not a cause for concern and or may be due to the malware present for example.How to fix Google Redirects, aka Win32/Olmarik, Rootkit.Win32.TDSS.u, Win32/Alureon.F, Backdoor.Tidserv...

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                    • cry4eternity
                      ~ added for cuteness
                      FFR Simfile Author
                      • Jan 2007
                      • 979
                      #6
                      Re: Virus/Malware halp.

                      That TDSSKiller worked wonderfully. Thanks Smitty!!

                      I'm retired

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                        • XXXsmittyXXX
                          Anxiety monster
                          • Jul 2005
                          • 6924
                          #7
                          Re: Virus/Malware halp.

                          Make sure to follow that little guide on preventing future infections though it is helpful. And you're welcome.

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                            • ELRayford
                              Custom User Title
                              • May 2004
                              • 1547
                              #8
                              Re: Virus/Malware halp.

                              Use no script add on for firefox to get rid of the redir. Granted no script BLOCKS all sites by default. You will have to click the little S icon on the bottom right of firefox and manually allow each site you visit. Yeah sounds a bit tedious? It is, until u allow all sites u visit once. I had this same problem and even after editing out the suspected registry entries It still redir'd Did on IE and Firefox. Fresh install of FF same issue. The easiest way is going to be to reload ur system. After you reload install all ur security software and updates then install no script. Then disable autorun features of any PDF readers you have. Other than those things dont let ppl click on shit or install stupid things.


                              NoScript Security Suite – Get this Extension for Firefox (en-US)
                              https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722/
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                              If it comes back ever then you will want to reload to make sure its all gone. Nice work on removal :3


                              EDIT: Smitty
                              Last edited by ELRayford; 01-5-2011, 12:35 PM. Reason: fkyeah

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