Whenever I'm searching on Yahoo I get redirected to different pages. Can I stop this happening?

I keep seeing the word 'maxifile' (or something like that). Does that help? And my Antivirus/Antispy software has always been excellent, but doesn't seem to help with this.

Whenever I'm searching on Yahoo I get redirected to different pages. Can I stop this happening? How? Help!microsoft exchange

You have a browser hijack.

Switch off System Restore as back up files may be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.

Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.

All the following programs are free for home use;

You need to install one firewall.The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.

http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo firewall.

You need to install one anti virus;

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/... -AVG anti virus or

http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Main/v... - Bitdefender 8 doesn't run in the background and can be used as a second back up anti virus.

You need all these anti spyware programs;

http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.

http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.

Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com

Plus;

http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware

And these are useful utilities;

http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.

https://addons.mozilla.org/search.php?q=... - Adblock Plus

http://www.ccleaner.com - Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool

Winpatrol is a handy utility that will manage your startup programs and cookies.

http://www.winpatrol.com

http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.

http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spy... - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.

https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.

https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

Whenever I'm searching on Yahoo I get redirected to different pages. Can I stop this happening? How? Help!windows vista ultimate internet explorerGlad to hear it worked. :) Report It


Seems like you cought a few woms (malware and spyware)

antivirus usaly doesn't find them.

Try programs such as: Ad aware SE, Spyware doctor, Windows defender, Hijact this! CCshreader.

You can do online scans at www.pandasoftware.com (select Panda active scan under the menu)
Try some of these free spyware removals http://www.basicspywaretips.com/spywarer...
Probably you've picked up a bit of malware. Have you installed any 'free' software that claims to check your computer for spyware for example?

Try www.lavasoftusa.com and download AdAware. That should check it out for you.