My laptop quickly went from working well to being barely functional.
Laptop Specs:
Acer Aspire 5740
Intel(R) Core TM i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13 GHZ
RAM 4 GB 3.68 usable
64 bit
Windows 7 Home Premium
The first thing I noticed was the Firefox Redirct, which would direct me to a different site (usually one asking me to buy something) rather than the link I clicked on. I would have to back up and re-click the link, and then I'd reach my intended destination.
I then noticed I couldn't access my Gmail. I could access google fine, and my hotmail, yahoo, etc. It was something about Gmail, the website wouldn't respond.
The main site I was referencing was
Google Redirect Virus
I did some research and was told it might be something to do with my Firewall.
(McAfee – Firewall enabled, Personal Information protection = on.)
Further research recommended me to check my "host" file, and
1. removed all google sites from the host file (c:\winnt\system32\drivers\etc\hosts)
2. turned off javascript (Firefox/tools/options/content)
3. Downloaded/ran TDDSKiller System Scan
Processed: 256 objects, Infection: not found
4. Ran a Malwarebytes full scan, and here are the results:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100
Malwarebytes
Database version: 5854
Windows 6.1.7600
Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385
2/24/2011 2:01:55 PM
mbam-log-2011-02-24 (14-01-55).txt
Scan type: Full scan (C:\|)
Objects scanned: 273905
Time elapsed: 1 hour(s), 19 minute(s), 59 second(s)
Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0
Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
5. I ran a Hitman Pro 3.5.8 64-bit one time scan
- No threats Found
- 2 Traces: atdmt.com Tracking Cookie, Statse.webtrandslove.com Tracking cookie
After doing all that and shutting down my computer, I returned a few days later and found new problems:
- I would Double click firefox, which would be "loading" for nearly a minute, and then tell me "Firefox taking too long to respond"
- Then I tried Yahoo, which appeared. However, ANY search I attempted would give me a "Yahoo.com taking too long to respond" page.
- I even tried Bing.com - "Cannot access page"
So I said "screw firefox" and tried Internet Explorer:
- Google.com: "Internet explorer cannot cannot display webpage" Diagnose connection problems
- Yahoo.com: Yahoo appears, but like above, if I Type in any search? "Yahoo taking too long to respond"
The Odd thing is, I can access my hotmail, facebook, AND bookmarked page, and they update. I'm connected. I can send and receive emails on those pages.
I then tried a system restore to about six months ago, and now even MORE problems showed up.
Now, when I double click Firefox, it crashes and I get a Mozilla Crash Report. When I double click Internet explorer, it says "Igoogle redirect" and gives me "The address is not valid" page.
I have no idea what to do. Can anyone help?
Laptop Specs:
Acer Aspire 5740
Intel(R) Core TM i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13 GHZ
RAM 4 GB 3.68 usable
64 bit
Windows 7 Home Premium
The first thing I noticed was the Firefox Redirct, which would direct me to a different site (usually one asking me to buy something) rather than the link I clicked on. I would have to back up and re-click the link, and then I'd reach my intended destination.
I then noticed I couldn't access my Gmail. I could access google fine, and my hotmail, yahoo, etc. It was something about Gmail, the website wouldn't respond.
The main site I was referencing was
Google Redirect Virus
I did some research and was told it might be something to do with my Firewall.
(McAfee – Firewall enabled, Personal Information protection = on.)
Further research recommended me to check my "host" file, and
1. removed all google sites from the host file (c:\winnt\system32\drivers\etc\hosts)
2. turned off javascript (Firefox/tools/options/content)
3. Downloaded/ran TDDSKiller System Scan
Processed: 256 objects, Infection: not found
4. Ran a Malwarebytes full scan, and here are the results:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100
Malwarebytes
Database version: 5854
Windows 6.1.7600
Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385
2/24/2011 2:01:55 PM
mbam-log-2011-02-24 (14-01-55).txt
Scan type: Full scan (C:\|)
Objects scanned: 273905
Time elapsed: 1 hour(s), 19 minute(s), 59 second(s)
Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0
Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
5. I ran a Hitman Pro 3.5.8 64-bit one time scan
- No threats Found
- 2 Traces: atdmt.com Tracking Cookie, Statse.webtrandslove.com Tracking cookie
After doing all that and shutting down my computer, I returned a few days later and found new problems:
- I would Double click firefox, which would be "loading" for nearly a minute, and then tell me "Firefox taking too long to respond"
- Then I tried Yahoo, which appeared. However, ANY search I attempted would give me a "Yahoo.com taking too long to respond" page.
- I even tried Bing.com - "Cannot access page"
So I said "screw firefox" and tried Internet Explorer:
- Google.com: "Internet explorer cannot cannot display webpage" Diagnose connection problems
- Yahoo.com: Yahoo appears, but like above, if I Type in any search? "Yahoo taking too long to respond"
The Odd thing is, I can access my hotmail, facebook, AND bookmarked page, and they update. I'm connected. I can send and receive emails on those pages.
I then tried a system restore to about six months ago, and now even MORE problems showed up.
Now, when I double click Firefox, it crashes and I get a Mozilla Crash Report. When I double click Internet explorer, it says "Igoogle redirect" and gives me "The address is not valid" page.
I have no idea what to do. Can anyone help?