when i try to search 4 something, like say if i went on ebay, my computer links me to a differant site. i need help in stopping this as i can't go on other websites. the top bar on the screen which is bluw goes higlighted. please give honest answers.
2007-06-12 07:49:50 · 10 answers · asked by Lolly 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
use search and destroy and adware.
and dont click on unknown links or windows
2007-06-12 07:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Browser Hijacker.
If your PC used to be faster, or is acting strangely, it's probably infected with malware. Use the link below to learn more about "malware".
Then, you need to install: ONE Anti-virus (I use AVG free), ONE Firewall (Zone Alarm free), and these Anti-spyware tools: Windows Defender, Spybot, Ad-Aware, Spyware Blaster and cCleaner (free, I use all 5 regularly).
Google for them, install them and learn how to use them (use the Help TAB).
TIP: The apps above can only clean up so much. Last resort, back up (copy to CD / DVD / external hard drive) all personal data and do a Windows "Clean Install", get more info at (www.theeldergeek.com).
Note: Use your Recovery disks, if included with your PC, not a generic XP disk.
2007-06-12 07:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that the better(and the first) thing that you can do is to make a virus and spyware scan on all your computer. Be careful you need a good anti-virus/anti-spyware.
P.S.: Try Bitdefender Antivirus Plus v10(It is an antivirus and antispyware) (And it is very good).
2007-06-12 08:09:49 · answer #3 · answered by Cipi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to start--control panel--system--then click on remote--uncheck the box that allows remote controlling of your pc. Hope this helps--also your parents might have a program that controls what you can do on the internet(if you arent an administrator on your pc.
2007-06-12 07:57:50 · answer #4 · answered by Nemo the geek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've been hijacked. Do all of the above (excellent advice). It sounds like a CW infection to me so you may as well run the following as it will do no harm and might very well help.
http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
2007-06-13 04:13:35 · answer #5 · answered by Severance 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you haven't got remote assistance enabled by accident have you;someone might be playing with your pc remotely;remember if anyone gets your IP address they can basically destroy your pc from anywhere in the world even if you have a firewall!!
2007-06-12 09:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by Dave 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely you are infected by Spywares, use a spyware/virus cleaners
2007-06-12 07:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download a good anti-virus/spyware removal application and use that to see if you have any software you don't really want on your PC.
2007-06-12 07:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by Andy G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your internet explorer could be hijacked try downloading it again and see weather that cures it
2007-06-12 07:53:28 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have a worm and or a virus, pretty much ur computer has been %@^!ed up, go to a computers EXPERT, and have him fix it
2007-06-12 07:53:39 · answer #10 · answered by ??? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋