it happens all the time. even if i'm just searching on yahoo or google, or viewing my friendster or myspace account i am redirected to this website called "onestopsearch". its so annoying! anyone knows how to fix this problem?
2007-10-22 15:30:05 · 5 answers · asked by Hadin 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
Virus, trojan horse, or hijacker. Try AVG antispy from www.grisoft.com.
2007-10-22 15:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by Joan H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your browser's been hijacked.
To sum it up, this PCstats Beginners Guide will show you how to avoid and defeat these annoying and potentially embarrassing attacks on your computer, starting with seven preventative measures;
1. Use common sense
2. Use and update an anti-virus program regularly
3. Use antivirus 'auto protection'
4. Keep an anti-hijack 'toolkit' for emergencies
5. Change your Internet Explorer security settings
6. Try an alternate browser
Click on the link and follow their instructions.
2007-10-22 22:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by diana_1096 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you have a virus/spyware/adware no doubt. It's called a re-directory service virus. Sometimes it's a program installed, other times it's hidden.
You're best bet is to get help from an IT Tech or go to
http://www.d-a-l.com/
http://forums.thatcomputerguy.us/index.php?s=cebca6260f98ce4da04a88b761e68e52&showtopic=16073
2007-10-22 22:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by tc5158april 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have been infected with Malware.
Run these free programs to clean it off:
Superantispyware and A-Squared Free 3.0
2007-10-22 22:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They hijacked your host file. Just open up your host file and delete all entries.
2007-10-26 00:05:23 · answer #5 · answered by koko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋