when I go to www.google.co.uk the page does not go to google but to some adult website. I have never been on this website before clicking on google, what is it and how can i fix it?
2006-12-01 05:47:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Also if you look in the adress bar, it says http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLJ,GGLJ:2006-43,GGLJ:en
It sounds as if it does go on google but ti searches for something without me giving it permission
2006-12-01 06:12:11 · update #1
You have spyware on your pc.
Before attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for personal use;
You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.
You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
And these are useful utilities;
Shields Up security site;
https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works
http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser and Thunderbird e-mail program.
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.sys-shield.com - AbsoluteShield File Shredder
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-12-01 05:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your browser has been hijacked. Spyware removers may or may not fix this. Search the web on Hijacked browser
2006-12-01 05:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by watchher01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have spyware...scan with the following free programs and remove anything they find:
Spyware Tools:
http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/ad-aware_se_personal.php
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender
http://www.merijn.org/programs.php
Cleanup:
http://www.ccleaner.com
2006-12-01 05:49:41 · answer #3 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try to go to google.com that works in the uk too
2006-12-01 06:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by c2lt_welch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you got it wrong its google .com( not .co.uk)
2006-12-05 04:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by joe123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's www.google.com
2006-12-01 05:50:34 · answer #6 · answered by fr3aky_lb 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋