Get random redirects to pages on the internet and in steam words are blue with ads and i get popups
- Thread starter Glycys
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BTW some of the pages the i get redirected to are like download windows 7 driver and install flash player now kinda things. I have tried all these kaspersky anti-virus, malware bytes, spybot search and destroy, adware cleaner, hijackthis, Rogue Killer, tdsskiller, and more.
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- Mar 8, 2013
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Actually this has been a problem for awhile now to i cant log in to my router through the computer it always says invalid pass/user even though i hit the reset button and use the info to log in that's on the side of it. So i don't know if it even is resetting it to the factory default.
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
I am afraid you will have to reset your router first, and then we will see if it helped. What is router model and manufacturer?
My router is a netgear and i just hit the button for like 9 secs with a pen and restarted my computer and im not seeing any sign of my problem so far.. i cant believe this could fix it
Well it seems to be fixed cause when i start steam and click in the background every time normally there is a pop up but its not happening now and blue highlighted text is gone off steam. I don't understand how a router can do something like that i would have never guessed that to be the problem but it does make sense cause my brother was having some of the same problems. Well i'm going to bed now so ill check and see if its still fine in the morning but thanks for the help.
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
Glad I could help. We will delete all used tools and I'll give you some tips to harden your security and learn how to protect yourself 
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MUST READ - general maintenance:
In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.
Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Downloading updates and installing them can sometimes be tedious, but the advantages you get from the updates are certainly worth it.
TFC - to clean unneeded temporary files.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
CryptoPrevent - to secure yourself from very severe CryptoLocker infection.
Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
FiheHippo.com Update Checker - to keep your programs up-to-date.
Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
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Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.
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Recommended reading:
- Computer Security - a short guide to staying safer online.
- Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet
The Importance of Software Updating:
In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.
Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Downloading updates and installing them can sometimes be tedious, but the advantages you get from the updates are certainly worth it.
Recommended additional software:
Post-cleanup procedures:
Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.
- Run the tool by right click on the
icon and Run as administrator option.
- Make sure that these ones are checked:
- Remove disinfection tools
- Purge system restore
- Reset system settings
- Push Run and wait until the tool completes his work.
- All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt)
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.
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Thank you!
Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle
