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bball

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    Search Engine Results are being Redirected
    « on: April 22, 2009, 03:38:29 PM »
    A few weeks ago i downloaded flash codec from a website, and ever since then my search engine has been redirecting me to random advertisement sites.  Then a few days later, my computer started to freeze after about 20 minutes of use.  This continued to happen until i was not able to use my computer at all.  Once i logged on, i could look at my desktop, but i could not click anything.  After this happened, I went into safe mode and created another user.  The new user still redirects my Google results, but i am able to use it without the constant freezing.  Can someone please help me out, i don't know what to do anymore?
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    patio

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    Re: Search Engine Results are being Redirected
    « Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 03:58:33 PM »
    Click Here and follow the instructions...
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    bball

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      Re: Search Engine Results are being Redirected
      « Reply #2 on: April 22, 2009, 04:09:04 PM »
      Sorry, i only read the first part of the post about the guidelines.  I'll post back once i finish with the free malware removers.
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      Re: Search Engine Results are being Redirected
      « Reply #3 on: April 22, 2009, 04:22:23 PM »
      No problem and Welcome Aboard !
      A browser re-direct is usually a sign of deeper issues...
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      bball

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        Re: Search Engine Results are being Redirected
        « Reply #4 on: April 22, 2009, 04:33:54 PM »
        After downloading the installer for SAS, i tried to open it and it says that Windows has encountered a problem and needs to close.  Then after i downloaded Malwarebytes, nothing opens.  I looked on my desktop for the shortcut to MWAB, and it has been replaced by a shortcut to Windows Media Player.  I was able to finish all of the other steps, and this is my log from HJT :


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          Re: Search Engine Results are being Redirected
          « Reply #5 on: April 23, 2009, 07:57:56 AM »
          After a brief look at you log, you have entries that redirect your DNS to a malware site.  Tixk these and click "fix checked":

          O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{52CB9B0B-9752-4A10-837C-C60EAF0D3250}: NameServer = 85.255.112.170,85.255.112.235Internet Settings
          These may not be bad if your internet connection is set manually
          O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.112.170,85.255.112.235Internet Settings
          These may not be bad if your internet connection is set manually
          O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.112.170,85.255.112.235Internet Settings
          These may not be bad if your internet connection is set manually

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          Re: Search Engine Results are being Redirected
          « Reply #6 on: April 23, 2009, 08:04:28 AM »
          bball,

          please wait for a designated specialist to direct you before taking any actions.

          EvilFantasy should be along and he can direct you
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            Re: Search Engine Results are being Redirected
            « Reply #7 on: April 23, 2009, 08:22:36 AM »
            Quote from: mroilfield on April 23, 2009, 08:04:28 AM
            bball,

            please wait for a designated specialist to direct you before taking any actions.

            EvilFantasy should be along and he can direct you

            Sorry mroilfield, as I've got previous experience of fixing this problem I thought I'd help.  Where can I find the forum rules about making myself a "designated specialist" ?
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            Re: Search Engine Results are being Redirected
            « Reply #8 on: April 23, 2009, 08:35:29 AM »
            Quote from: BumFacer on April 23, 2009, 08:22:36 AM
            Sorry mroilfield, as I've got previous experience of fixing this problem I thought I'd help.  Where can I find the forum rules about making myself a "designated specialist" ?

            The below link is to the 5 topic at the top of the "Computer viruses and spyware" section

            http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,57605.0.html
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            bball

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              Re: Search Engine Results are being Redirected
              « Reply #9 on: April 23, 2009, 04:20:58 PM »
              So should i delete those entries?
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              Re: Search Engine Results are being Redirected
              « Reply #10 on: April 23, 2009, 04:35:53 PM »
              Quote from: bball on April 23, 2009, 04:20:58 PM
              So should i delete those entries?
              Wait until a member with Malware Removal Specialist rank to tell you what to do.
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              bball

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                Re: Search Engine Results are being Redirected
                « Reply #11 on: April 23, 2009, 05:40:16 PM »
                Okay, i won't remove anything.  I was able to get MWAB running by renaming it, and i am attaching the log now.

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