Random page redirects, IE not opening
My computer was previously infected by some kind of spyware, which I believe I have removed. (Full scans with AVG, Malwarebytes, and deletion of suspicious files using Hijackthis)
However, it still redirects webistes. This happens in both Firefox and IE. I will click a link, and it will redirect to some random site. I have checked the hosts file and there is only the 'localhost' entry. Also IE only opens 1/4 of the time (this may have something to do with it)
I have uninstalled IE and reinstalled, as well as ran all windows updates.
Running Windows 7 Pro 64bit
However, it still redirects webistes. This happens in both Firefox and IE. I will click a link, and it will redirect to some random site. I have checked the hosts file and there is only the 'localhost' entry. Also IE only opens 1/4 of the time (this may have something to do with it)
I have uninstalled IE and reinstalled, as well as ran all windows updates.
Running Windows 7 Pro 64bit
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sentner
Can you paste a hijackthis logfile?
Try combofix (www.combofix.org)
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@sentner i will get the hijacklog tonight
@dkrolldtn combofix does not run on 64bit OS
@dkrolldtn combofix does not run on 64bit OS
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As already suggested use TDSSKiller, here's an article if the redirects happen when clicking a link from a search result.
Google Hijack" - Google Search gets redirected
https://www.experts-exchange.com/Virus_and_Spyware/Latest_Threats/A_3299-Google-Hijack-Google-Search-Gets-Redirected.html
If the problem persists, also run comboFix.
HitmanPro:
http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro
If the problem persists, run comboFix and attach the log here.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix
Google Hijack" - Google Search gets redirected
https://www.experts-exchange.com/Virus_and_Spyware/Latest_Threats/A_3299-Google-Hijack-Google-Search-Gets-Redirected.html
If the problem persists, also run comboFix.
HitmanPro:
http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro
If the problem persists, run comboFix and attach the log here.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix
I had a similar issue and second rpggamergirl's suggestion of Hitman Pro. That was what finally did it for me. Good luck.
If the above tools fails to remove you could try the below tool from Symantec:
http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/global/removal_tool/threat_writeups/FixTDSS.exe
I hope that would help
Sudeep
http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/global/removal_tool/threat_writeups/FixTDSS.exe
I hope that would help
Sudeep
It looks like you might have a rootkit installed on your machine. check with the tool from
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Rootkit-Free/3000-8022_4-10662685.html
i do understand reinstalling is pain, but if you don't have a prbolem re install the OS from a clean disk and install all the softwares you feel need to be there. then use tools like norton ghost to backup the image. this will help in future when you are in this kind of scenario.
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Rootkit-Free/3000-8022_4-10662685.html
i do understand reinstalling is pain, but if you don't have a prbolem re install the OS from a clean disk and install all the softwares you feel need to be there. then use tools like norton ghost to backup the image. this will help in future when you are in this kind of scenario.
ASKER
AWESOME! It worked, THANKS
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