3040000920000abs102: how come Google dont “work” for me anymore?
we had a problem and the computer was completely reset to factory issued settings.
so now i am “naked”. no virus software no nothing.
but i have a question for you. why…..why in God’s name when I search for things on Google now……alls I get is bogus things?
I search for “German History” and I get links to Banks and Credit Card companies. what is the EXACT reason for this? and how to prevent this problem???????
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Answer by tempo1
Your computer has already become infected since your ‘reset’. You have a search hi-jacker.
Running without proper security will do that to a computer…fast.
Good security can be had for free, its just not in a neat all-in-one “security suite”
For good computer security you need to do 4 things.
1. Run a firewall.
2. Use a good anti-virus with real-time protection.
3. Do a regular scan with a dedicated anti-spyware,
4. Keep Windows and all your other installed software, 100% updated and patched with all important and security updates.
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My recommendations:
1. For the home user of XP or Vista, Windows Firewall is adequate, even more so if one is using a router, which is a very good firewall in itself. Make sure your Windows Firewall is turned “on”.
2. For your Anti-Virus……(Always use only 1 A-V…You must NEVER use more than one anti-virus, Even an expired anti-virus can cause a major conflict…did I mention that you MUST uninstall any and all, old anti-virus products?)
I would suggest Avast, the newest version 4.8. Avast now includes anti-virus, some anti-spyware capability and anti-rootkit components. And all for the low low price of free. You can get it here:
3. For your Anti-Adware and Anti-Spyware needs…
SUPERAntiSpyware:
https://www.superantispyware.com/
They have a free version.
4. Use Secunia PSI to insure that all your software is kept always updated and patched against vulnerabilities that are often exploited to compromise computers. Very important.
Its free as is everything else here.
Answer by Soccer DaveQuality free internet security for XP and Vista (32 and 64 bit):
You can protect you PC very effectively for free, you should always have firewall and anti-virus software installed and running before browsing the net, as well as scanning you PC with additional anti-spyware software once a week, You can get all the quality security software you need completely free, these are often better then the paid for software like Norton and Mcafee, below are links to excellent free software, download and use all 5 to fully protect your PC.
Avast Anti-Virus Home Edition
https://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Comodo Pro 3 Firewall
Malwarebytes:
https://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
Firefox 3:
https://www.mozilla.com
WOT (web of trust) Add-On:
https://www.mywot.com/
Install the WOT add-on it is a free internet security add-on for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It’s easy and it’s free.
Answer by djeneI’ve had google searches being misdirected everywhere else too for a week & my security system support has had me do all manner of things but it didn’t work. I took my pc into retailer & they are going to fix it for me(fingers crossed).
All I can suggest is get some malware downloaded & see if it helps.Answer by Shree
This sounds like a browser hijacker
MalwareBytes
https://www.malwarebytes.org/
Will allow you to give a full scan for any spyware/adware on your computer because it doesn’t seem right that it is giving you different information then what you are searching for.
Goodluck!
Answer by SteveWhy did you have a problem in the first instance that warranted a factory reset?
Did you have FREE security?
And now the answerer’s tell you more FREE stuff?
Are you going to learn that FREE stuff is the cause f the problem/s?
Buy and install a good Internet Security Suite. It’s $ 50, like $ 1 per week.
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