Problem with search engines - PhotoCamel

aam1234 · 08-04-2007

When trying to use Google it won't let me, it says I have a spyware or something. This is a new PC and it's been checked by Ad-aware and it says my PC is clean. Now the same thing is happening to Yahoo search too. Had the same problem with the old laptop as well.

Have McAfee Security Center installed.

What do you think the reason for that and how can I correct it.

Thanks

Mr. Pickles · 08-04-2007

Again with no more info. Does it say what "spyware or something"? Can't you grab a screen shot?

Just because it is a new PC, doesn't mean it is free of embedded crap. Ad-aware isn't the only "anti-ad" program in the world. Try several if you don't know what "spy bit" you are looking for.

aam1234 · 08-04-2007

I did try two programs in the laptop and it's clean too, but still problem with searching .

One of the reasons given by google is that the ISP has high traffic (or something like that). Is that possible.

brian.austin · 08-04-2007

I've never heard of these symptoms but I don't work on home PC's much anymore.

In addition to Adaware, I suggest Spybot S&D. When doing ANY scan, update the application with the latest signatures, reboot and go into Safe Mode (F8 on boot up, choose Safe Mode from the menu) and THEN do the scan. You'd be surprised at all the extra stuff it finds.

Do the same with a virus scan. It's possible that you have a trojan/bot installed. Just make sure the signatures are up to date before starting the process.

aam1234 · 08-04-2007

Spybot S&D was the other program used in the laptop.

I'll try your suggestion, Brian. Thanks.

notsotechie · 08-04-2007

Also did yo do all updates for windowa os? you didnt say what version you are using.
Also I think the real culpture is Mcafee security center. Causing unecessary over portection.
did you run the virus scan throughly.
just a suggestion.

aam1234 · 08-04-2007

Hi Notsotechie, long time no see.

It's a new XP pro SP2 and windows updated everything (in the OS) when first bought. Lots of updates.

Didn't do a virus scan so that's a good suggestion. Thanks.

Phreestyle · 08-05-2007

What browser are you using?

If IE7 check the security settings. Better yet download FireFox.

aam1234 · 08-05-2007

FireFox here.

08-04-2007	#1
aam1234 Photocamel Master Posts: 7,696 CamelKarma: 3327 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Problem with search engines When trying to use Google it won't let me, it says I have a spyware or something. This is a new PC and it's been checked by Ad-aware and it says my PC is clean. Now the same thing is happening to Yahoo search too. Had the same problem with the old laptop as well. Have McAfee Security Center installed. What do you think the reason for that and how can I correct it. Thanks __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

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Mr. Pickles PhotoCamel Supporter Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 12,657 CamelKarma: 7932 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Problem with search engines Again with no more info. Does it say what "spyware or something"? Can't you grab a screen shot? Just because it is a new PC, doesn't mean it is free of embedded crap. Ad-aware isn't the only "anti-ad" program in the world. Try several if you don't know what "spy bit" you are looking for.
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08-04-2007	#3
aam1234 Photocamel Master Posts: 7,696 CamelKarma: 3327 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Problem with search engines I did try two programs in the laptop and it's clean too, but still problem with searching . One of the reasons given by google is that the ISP has high traffic (or something like that). Is that possible.

08-04-2007	#4
brian.austin Photocamel Master Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 7,471 CamelKarma: 5897 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Problem with search engines I've never heard of these symptoms but I don't work on home PC's much anymore. In addition to Adaware, I suggest Spybot S&D. When doing ANY scan, update the application with the latest signatures, reboot and go into Safe Mode (F8 on boot up, choose Safe Mode from the menu) and THEN do the scan. You'd be surprised at all the extra stuff it finds. Do the same with a virus scan. It's possible that you have a trojan/bot installed. Just make sure the signatures are up to date before starting the process.
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08-04-2007	#5
aam1234 Photocamel Master Posts: 7,696 CamelKarma: 3327 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Problem with search engines Spybot S&D was the other program used in the laptop. I'll try your suggestion, Brian. Thanks.

08-04-2007	#6
notsotechie Dromedary Location: Calgary-Alberta Posts: 1,715 CamelKarma: 669 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Problem with search engines Also did yo do all updates for windowa os? you didnt say what version you are using. Also I think the real culpture is Mcafee security center. Causing unecessary over portection. did you run the virus scan throughly. just a suggestion.
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08-04-2007	#7
aam1234 Photocamel Master Posts: 7,696 CamelKarma: 3327 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Problem with search engines Hi Notsotechie, long time no see. It's a new XP pro SP2 and windows updated everything (in the OS) when first bought. Lots of updates. Didn't do a virus scan so that's a good suggestion. Thanks.

08-05-2007	#8
Phreestyle Alpaca Posts: 23 CamelKarma: 10 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Problem with search engines What browser are you using? If IE7 check the security settings. Better yet download FireFox.

08-05-2007	#9
aam1234 Photocamel Master Posts: 7,696 CamelKarma: 3327 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Problem with search engines FireFox here. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

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