Google redirect virus-search on google takes to different site!!

a search on Google is redirected to different site when executing a choice from search results. Was able to fix on "explorer" with "Norton power eraser" tool on Norton web site.I have Comcast service-comes with Norton. i tried yahoo, seems OK.

I also disabled printer helper and it totally worked! Thank you.

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I have a Google redirect virus which redirects every hit I click on in every search engine, in every browser, to a completely unrelated website. No anti-virus software I've tried can get rid of it. Help.

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Basically the Google redirect virus is caused by a trojan with rootkit capability, and so whenever I click on a link on Google, it redirects me to a completely unrelated site. I think I got it on there because of downloading pirated software (patches, cracks, keygens) to avoid paying: so stealing software didn't pay off :(
I know you guys aren't specialised in internet security, but can you help?

There seems to be more than one, possibly several malware objects that can cause Google search redirects in both Firefox and Explorer... some result in multiple infected files and are self- regenerating. I tried rootkit, gooredfix, tdskiller and every other tool I could download... several times I was certain it was gone but it always came back! If you want to kill this thing for good, combofix is the only thing that removes ALL of the infected elements. Combofix takes a long time to run (circa 30 min?) and requires some user input and also messes with your system settings a little but it is VERY thorough and it does work and best of all, it's free.

How to remove the Google Redirect Virus on my gf's pc? Nothing seems to work!

Hi Guys,
So I was trying to save my girlfriend's pc from this Google Redirect Virus (the one where you are redirected to some random commercial site when you click on a link in google), but I am having real trouble. Of course I want to solve this and be her hero, so could someone please give me some advice?
I've tried everything. The TDSS-killer, the changing of the host file, I've downloaded several anti-malware or spyware programmes, but nothing helps. I can recommend everybody with this problem to download the NoScript Add-On, so that at least you don't really go to the commercial website, but are redirected (after being redirected) back to google.
This is what I know:
- When I tried to solve something in MSConfig, I noticed that there where two weird programmes that started when I turned on her pc: the first is (the virus!) SetWallpaper.cmd. I can't seem to find this anywhere else on her pc and I do not know if it is connected, but I need to destroy it somehow. The second is some process called: 'fyhgylwg', and it's task is to 'rundll32 C:\User\GF'sName\Roaming\winsta8.dll, Clxeigube'. The reason this caught my attention is because the task isn't sent by Microsoft, but by 'Unkown' and I found it's name really weird.
- No anti-virus programme seems to solve the problem
- I haven't tried Combo-Fix yet, because I do not know the name of the file that is causing the problem
Please help me and my girlfriend out! What can we do?
Boris

Perform the suggestion mentioned in the following articles:
* [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Template:clearCookiesCache Clear Cookies & Cache]
* [[How to clear the cache#w_clear-the-cache|Clear the Network Cache]]
* [[Searches are redirected to another site]]
* [[Is my Firefox problem a result of malware]]
Check and tell if its working.

Google Redirect Virus Removal

So essentially, it seems that somehow my PC has picked up a version of the Google redirect virus. It is only affecting Firefox, and it seems to be a bit stealthier than previous versions. Essentially, 70% of the time I try and click on a search result (only the first one clicked per search), it will redirect me to a php script on a different server. It seems the script analyzes what I searched and attempts to redirect me to a phishing site that has related information about my search e.g. realgamerz.net and other shady URLs. I assumed it was a registry issue, but despite using all of the below virus/malware scanners nothing has been found. Is it possible one of my plugins has been compromised and that it has something to do with the Firefox software/Firefox plugins? Your advice is much appreciated.
1) Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 Professional
2) HijackThis
3) SuperAntiSpyware
4) Spybot S&D
If there are other recommended malware scanners you think I should try I would be happy to do so.

I also disabled printer helper and it totally worked! Thank you.

Google redirect virus

I've been hit with the google redirect virus! Right now, it's just MySpace that's affected, but I've read in other PC forums that it can affect one's ability to surf all websites. I ran iAntivirus and it can't find anything. I'm not in the States, and my software purchasing is limited to what I can download off the internet (otherwise, I must buy Chinese language versions of everything, and my Chinese is nowhere near good enough to take that leap.) Any suggestions or others who have run into this? It seems to happen no matter what web browser I use.

Hi
Welcome to Apple Discussions
This is not a virus issue, just poor or twisted site coding.
Sometimes adding DNS server codes to the Network panel eliminates these types of problems.
Usually, those types of messages are remedied by adding DNS server codes to your Network settings (Firefox has its own way of connecting to your IP).
To add the codes, go to System Preferences>Network. Click on your internet connection - either Ethernet or Airport, then "advanced". In the DNS panel enter on separate lines the following OpenDNS codes: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220. Select "OK", then "apply".
In the Network panel, if Ethernet or Airport (whichever you use) is not at the top of the list, click on the "gear icon" at the left bottom. Select "set service order". When the help box opens drag your connection type to the top of the list. Select "apply" when complete.
Restart Safari.

Google Redirect Virus Fix - How to Locate Internet Temp Folder?

Hi - I am hoping to remove the google redirect virus and, following instruction from an eHow article, I need to delete both my computer and internet temp folders, and then establish new, empty folders for temps.
I assume that "internet temp folder" means there is an actual folder for my firefox temp files? If so, is this found within the browser settings? Or, is it something that resides on the computer?
Sorry for my ignorance ... this virus is sending me into entirely new levels of the learning curve...

Perform the suggestion mentioned in the following articles:
* [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Template:clearCookiesCache Clear Cookies & Cache]
* [[How to clear the cache#w_clear-the-cache|Clear the Network Cache]]
* [[Searches are redirected to another site]]
* [[Is my Firefox problem a result of malware]]
Check and tell if its working.

How do I remove google redirect virus??? I can't get onto any sites that will offer help - as they're all "redirected!!"

I've got a GOOGLE REDIRECT VIRUS, and am not able to enter any websites that will give removal information - as I'm being REDIRECTED! I need to know the name of the file to remove...and where/how!!! Any/ALL internet inquiries for assistance are....being redirected/hijacked. HELP.
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== yesterday.

This malware is actually in your add-ons. Go to Tools in your browser and click Add-ons and see if there are any add-ons that you didn't install. Mine was called '''XUL Cache''' that added itself. I uninstalled it and the problem was gone but the addon can have different names.

How to remove Google Redirect Virus

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ABA123 wrote:
Google Redirect Virus
Your question presupposes a conclusion that will only mislead you and others into pursuing solutions that are likely to exacerbate whatever problem exists.
Please describe the problem you are experiencing, and the equipment being affected by the problem. Your question was posted in the Power Mac Discussions area while your equipment profile indicates a Mac Pro, and a version of iOS inapplicable to either of them. All that information conflicts with itself, so please resolve those discrepancies.
Thanks!

I downloaded Firefox 4 and now I have a Google Redirect Virus!

My host files were cleaned out when I installed Firefox 4 and I now have a Google Redirect Virus!
Please Help!
Spybot & Avast can't fix the problem!

I know you guys won't think this is a Firefox issue but my host file list blocked some of the bad websites and that host file that I had set up was cleared, unbeknownst to me, and let in a Google Redirect Virus.

How do i get Google and yahoo search engines to stay on Top Sites?

How can I get Google and Yahoo search engines to stay on "Top Sites"?

You pin the site to the top sites tiles
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2. Wait for the two buttons to show up in the top left corner
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How do I get rid of the Google Redirect virus on ipad2?

Everytime I type in a search topic or click a website link I get redirected to a completely different website. Is this a virus? How di I get rid of it?

It's not a virus - there are no known viruses for the iPad.
First thing I'd suggest is shut down Safari - double-tap the home button to bring up multi-tasking, press on an app icon (doesn't have to be Safari) until they wiggle and red circles appear in top left corner, then press the red corner to shut the app.
Next step is a hard restart - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430 . Often takes care of problems.

Iphone google redirect virus

I have iPhone 4S and using chrome app. Google recently give me a lot of problem, it redirect to me to some website I never heard before such as http://corp.kaltura.com/. It was different website couple days ago. I tried on Safari, both app will have problem at the same time. If I can use google, Safari and chrome will both work, if google has problem, both will have problem (google only). I tried on search box or type google.com, clear all the histories and cookies. Could not solve problem.
Sometimes turn off the iphone then turn it back on will temperately solve the problem, but it come back again. Yahoo search engine has no problem at all. Anyone know how to fix that
PS: sometimes I get google authentication requirement, but this redirect issue is not link to that. They are happen at two different times

I've had the same problem all year. I've reset my router, changed the DNS to OpenDNS, cleared the iPhones, and iPads caches & histories etc. The problem still occurs intermittently.
It always effects all iOS devices on my wifi network but never the desktop macs or PCs. Changing over to cell phone data fixes it, changing back to wifi causes the problem again. Sometimes Safari on the iPhone will redirect www.google.com, or a search in the upper right google box, to a blank page that says "Hello World!" other times it redirects to an error page, other times it redirects to a Yahoo! developer's page full of code. Usually it fixes itself within 20 minutes but sometimes it does this for several hours. Rebooting the phone or iPad doesn't fix the problem either.
Any other ideas?

Firefox has been redirecting google searches to sites that have no relation whatos ever to the sear ched words. i have done a virus search with none found. any suggestions

firefox is opened and google automatically comes up, search typed, then sites appear that have no connection at all to words searched or even categories!

Probably caused by either Malware or a search redirect Rootkit.
Install, update, and run these programs in this order. They are listed in order of efficacy. '''''(Not all programs detect the same Malware, so you may need to run them all to solve your problem.)''''' These programs are all free for personal use, but some have limited functionality in the "free mode" - but those are features you really don't need to find and remove the problem that you have. 
''Note: If your Malware infection is bad enough and you are mis-directed to URL's other than what is posted, you may have to use a different PC to download these programs and use a USB stick to transfer them to the afflicted PC.''
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - [http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php] 
SuperAntispyware - [http://www.superantispyware.com/] 
AdAware - [http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/] 
Spybot Search & Destroy - [http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html] 
Windows Defender: Home Page - [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx] 
Also, if you have a search engine re-direct problem, see this: 
http://deletemalware.blogspot.com/2010/02/remove-google-redirect-virus.html
If these don't find it or can't clear it, post in one of these forums for Rootkit removal help: 
[http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php] 
[http://forum.aumha.org/] 
[http://www.spywareinfoforum.com/] 
[http://bleepingcomputer.com]

When i use a search engine like google, yahoo, etc., when I click on the link I am immediately redirected to a different site. How to I prevent this?

when i use a search engine like google, yahoo, etc., when I click on the link, I am immediately redirected to another site. Many times I must hit "back", and click on the link again. Sometimes I am redirected again to another and different site. If I go back again and re-click, it will then take me to the link that is listed.

Install, update, and run these programs in this order. They are listed in order of efficacy. '''''(Not all programs detect the same Malware, so you may need to run them all to solve your problem.)''''' These programs are all free for personal use, but some have limited functionality in the "free mode" - but those are features you really don't need to find and remove the problem that you have. 
''Note: If your Malware infection is bad enough and you are mis-directed to URL's other than what is posted, you may have to use a different PC to download these programs and use a USB stick to transfer them to the afflicted PC.''
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - [http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php] 
SuperAntispyware - [http://www.superantispyware.com/] 
AdAware - [http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/] 
Spybot Search & Destroy - [http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html] 
Windows Defender: Home Page - [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx] 
Also, if you have a search engine re-direct problem, see this: 
http://deletemalware.blogspot.com/2010/02/remove-google-redirect-virus.html
If these don't find it or can't clear it, post in one of these forums for specialized malware removal help: 
[http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php] 
[http://forum.aumha.org/] 
[http://www.spywareinfoforum.com/] 
[http://bleepingcomputer.com]

My browser has been infected with a virus that is not showing up in a scan. When I do a Google search and click on the desired site, I am diverted to some completely unrelated commercial site. Can this be fixed? in English

In Firefox I did a search for Alaksen ( wildlife refuge). The search results were appropriate. Clicking on any site in the Google search diverted me to various commercial websites that were completely unrelated to Alaksen.

Try running several malware scanners. It is best to run several as each will pick up things that the others miss. Some scanners you can try are:
* Malwarebytes - http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
* SuperAntiSpyware - http://www.superantispyware.com/
* Ad-Aware - http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
* Windows Defender - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
* Spybot S&D - http://www.safer-networking.org/en/home/index.html
This link may also be of use - http://deletemalware.blogspot.com/2010/02/remove-google-redirect-virus.html
If the above malware scanners do not find any malware or can not clear it, you should consider posting in one of these forums for specialized malware removal help:
* http://forums.spybot.info/
* http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
* http://forum.aumha.org/
* http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
* http://www.spywareinfoforum.com/

Google redirect virus-search on google takes to different site!!

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