Internet Explorer problem opening links after searching using google

[fj62alex]

Hi,

I am running Win XP Pro SP3 with IE8. For some reason and and I just cann't figure out why when I am searching for something in google, I either cannot open the link or it takes forever to open it? Is anyone experienced anything like it??

Thanks,
Alex

 

[dberg35]

Did this happen after IE8 was installed?

 

[fj62alex]

Actualy not. I had the same issue with IE7. I decided to install IE8, thinking that it will resolve it, but it didn't.

 

[dberg35]

What virus software are you running and firewall?

 

[fj62alex]

I am not running any virus protection software and Windows firewall is set to "ON".

 

[Turkbear]

Hi,
There is a rootkit malware out there that affects search sites like Google - Check the link you are sent to ( in the URL) and compare it to the link you actually chose...If different, you may have the nasty overclick.cn - see here for details:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic231299.html

and

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix

BTW, never run a computer on the internet or a network without a good anti-virus/anti-spyware program, regularly updated. ( It would not prevent overclick, if you have it, but will prevent most threats - and there are threats out there!)




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[fj62alex]

I've downloaded Malwarebytes and it fixed the problem.

Thanks,
Alex

 

[fj62alex]

I agree that I do have to have a good anti-virus/anti-spyware program. I tried McAfee and just couldn't stand it. If you have some suggestions, would be great.

Thanks,
Alex

 

[dberg35]

Symantec is very good but if you want free AVG works great as well. I currently use Symantec but do to budget restraints I am starting to switch to AVG on the desktops and keeping the TS Servers on Symantec.

 

[linney]

Google these (free) Anti Virus software programs, AVG, Avast, and Avira. See which one you like, if any. I am a AVG (free) user and have been for years.