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    Why are my google searches being hijacked?
    « on: September 25, 2009, 09:11:56 AM »
    When I google, the 1st link that usually comes up IS for what I googled about. (Basic things like "Where can I get an extra transponder key for my car")  The link looks ok but when I click on it, it goes to some 'vacationpackage.net'. This happens with 99% of my searched there lately. Then I get some bogus VIRUS message that I can not close.


    Please help.  I am not a tech whiz so go easy on me.

    THANKS!!

    Denise

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    Re: Why are my google searches being hijacked?
    « Reply #1 on: September 25, 2009, 09:44:51 AM »
    Try changing to Open DNS.
    http://www.opendns.com/
    Get the FREE version.

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      Re: Why are my google searches being hijacked?
      « Reply #3 on: September 26, 2009, 03:53:00 PM »
      Almost thru. I deleted AVAST. Can someone give me the link for the download for the newest AVAST. (Free version, please)


      Thanks!!  :-*



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