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Hive64

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    Malware preventing web browser usage!
    « on: June 25, 2009, 09:54:35 AM »
    Hello!  Yesterday I was having some problems with some spyware.  It would randomly create a fake windows firewall error saying that my computer is infected and prompt me to visit a web page to download a full version of a virus scanner.  The malware was causing lots of pop ups and whatnot.  I downloaded MBAM and superantispyware.  I ran both of them and the popups are gone(wohoo!).  However... This morning I got on my computer and I am unable to use any web browser (IE, Firefox) to navigate to websites.  I am connected to my router just fine, and I am able to connect to Steam and AIM with no problems, so I know I am connected to the internet.  I am unable to ping any websites or anything.  When I try to navigate to a website, I get the "address not found" error.  Please help!

    Karnac



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      Re: Malware preventing web browser usage!
      « Reply #1 on: June 25, 2009, 10:07:31 AM »
      Go to...

      http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

      Follow the guidelines, post the three logs and a specialist will review them in turn.


      Never argue with a stupid person, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

      Hive64

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        Re: Malware preventing web browser usage!
        « Reply #2 on: June 25, 2009, 11:38:06 AM »
        Logs have been attached!  8)

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        Karnac



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          Re: Malware preventing web browser usage!
          « Reply #3 on: June 25, 2009, 11:48:26 AM »
          Since there is a backlog of people waiting for help perhaps try the Self Help featured here.....http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,81761.0.html


          Never argue with a stupid person, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

          Hive64

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            Re: Malware preventing web browser usage!
            « Reply #4 on: June 25, 2009, 12:28:09 PM »
            SIGH looks like it was my DNS server :-\  Sorry to waste your time!

            Karnac



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              Re: Malware preventing web browser usage!
              « Reply #5 on: June 25, 2009, 12:32:11 PM »
              No problem....come again.


              Never argue with a stupid person, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.