Help, browser hijacked

[Q]

nothing gets rid of it. I use Google, and about 2/3rds of the links redirect me to a random search engine (shitty ones like toseeka.com, info.com, etc)

I cannot figure out how to fix this. Anytime I Google for an answer, it redirects me. I have run AVG, Spybot, and some Malware program, and still no fix. HELP!

PS. I did put this in Security section but nobody visits there and I need this gone


EDIT: Combofix seems to have done the trick -- thanks AMDhunter

Crossposted, wrong forum, answered - take your pick.
Sr Moderator allisolm

 

[Zenmervolt]

If you know what you're doing, HijackThis is a great tool. Lots of false positives due to its method, but it's a fantastic tool.

http://download.cnet.com/Trend...0-8022_4-10227353.html

ZV

 

[ProfJohn]

Have you tried searching for an answer :laugh:

 

[Q]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
If you know what you're doing, HijackThis is a great tool. Lots of false positives due to its method, but it's a fantastic tool.

http://download.cnet.com/Trend...0-8022_4-10227353.html

ZV

I ran it but dunno what half of them are.

 

[Epic Fail]

Google is your friend.

 

[lxskllr]

Check your Hosts file

 

[elmer92413]

If you are running IE or Firefox switch to the other one and see if the problem persists. Or even try Chrome/Safari/Opera. If it doesn't effect another browser.....Presto! Problem solved Otherwise you have a deeper problem with Windows.

 

[Q]

Originally posted by: lxskllr
Check your Hosts file

Not sure what it means but it says

127.0.0.1 localhost
::1 localhost
209.44.111.57 security.microsoft.com
209.44.111.57 inetavirus.com
209.44.111.57 www.inetavirus.com

 

[LS21]

if you install Bonzai Budddy itll restore all of your default internet settings

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: Quintox

209.44.111.57 security.microsoft.com
209.44.111.57 inetavirus.com
209.44.111.57 www.inetavirus.com

Backup the file, and try deleting the above and see if that fixes your problem. Restore the backup if deleting these breaks anything.

 

[Q]

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: Quintox

209.44.111.57 security.microsoft.com
209.44.111.57 inetavirus.com
209.44.111.57 www.inetavirus.com

Backup the file, and try deleting the above and see if that fixes your problem. Restore the backup if deleting these breaks anything.

Nope still does it

 

[amdhunter]

Originally posted by: Quintox

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: Quintox

209.44.111.57 security.microsoft.com
209.44.111.57 inetavirus.com
209.44.111.57 www.inetavirus.com

Backup the file, and try deleting the above and see if that fixes your problem. Restore the backup if deleting these breaks anything.

Nope still does it

YGPM

 

[lxskllr]

Check out this link...

http://www.xdelbox.com/how-to-...google-redirect-virus/

 

[Q]

Fixed using Combofix

 

[Shlong]

If using Firefox, Tools - Options - Advanced - Network - Settings (make sure it's not going through a proxy), I've also had great success with Combofix in safe mode.