I am rediredted to any of many other search sites everytime I search a subject instaed of going to the subject

Question

the cookie 64.28.178 always appears in the temp file after my search subject and before a redirection to a rogue search site.

Answer 1

Use a different search engine.

Answer 2

1. Download and run firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ) .Then update your windows through firefox
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/spyware-fighter-essentials.html

Also install internet explorer 7 which is now free for everyone oct2007
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/10/internet-explorer-7-available-now-to.html
This should stop 50% of the spyware and popups attacking your computer

2. Run the vundo and combo fix
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/vundofix-and-combo-fix.html

3. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html

and superantispyware
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html
to get rid of the nasties

4. Run a free online virus scan to be sure you computer is virus and spyware free.
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/online-virus-scan.html

5. Get the clean up tools to clean up the spyware from your temp folder (the place they are stored when downloaded by internet explorer)
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/clean-up-tools-to-prevent-people-from.html

WHAT DO YOU DO IF EVERYTHING FAILS TO REMOVE THE SPYWARE?
If everything fails to get the nasty spyware removed let the experts take a look at whats happening on your computer.Visit the HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html

Wiping your computer clean is NOT the solution.
Asking /paying someone else to fix the problem is NOT the solution .

TAKE A STAND NOW!IT's YOUR COMPUTER !!

Answer 3

did you ever tried to use a proxy site?

By using a proxy, you not only protect your personal information from the site you are visiting, but you also reduce your risk of identity theft. Sites created for the purpose of phishing identities loom on the web, and every time you accidentally stumble upon a site you leave a footprint of your location. These thieves use all the information they can to eventually steal your credit information for their own profit. However, if you are safe and use a proxy such as this one, the risk for identity theft is greatly reduced.

Identity theft is a huge problem in today's society. The transformation to online banking, checking, and bill paying has spawned a new avenue for thieves to steal from you. More important than money, though, is the personal information they can steal. Thieves use tactics commonly referred to as phishing. By using a proxy such as this one, you can greatly reduce your risk of identity theft.

here's one of the best and fast proxy site.
http://therealproxy.info

for instructions
http://ronaldmojica.com

Answer 4

Download update and run an anti-spyware scanner.

Answer 5

You are infected with spyware/trojans, need to change your antivirus software