IE is redirecting me - can't get on internet
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IE is redirecting me - can't get on internet
My laptop is having a problem getting on the internet. Here's whats been happening:
1. Open IE (Internet Explorer).
2. Everything is normal for about 5 minutes.
3. After the 5 minutes of normal operation, when I make an internet request, I get redirected - usually to an IP address that starts 69.128.... that's about all I remember before I shut down the computer.
4. When I try to start IE it will redirect me to this 69.128..... IP address.
5. I then need to go to System Restore and restore to an early date.
6. Start back at #1.
I use PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus. At first whatever virus I have on my computer completely disabled my antivirus program. It was making it so my Spyware Doctor would open but all of the controls were greyed out so I could not use it. I was able to reinstall the software and I can now use it and it finds no infections.
Also, the System Restore is only giving me 1 day I can go back to where at used to give me multiple days to choose from.
How do I fix this?
Using my wife's computer to write this.
BTW - no I can't just get a Mac - no money
1. Open IE (Internet Explorer).
2. Everything is normal for about 5 minutes.
3. After the 5 minutes of normal operation, when I make an internet request, I get redirected - usually to an IP address that starts 69.128.... that's about all I remember before I shut down the computer.
4. When I try to start IE it will redirect me to this 69.128..... IP address.
5. I then need to go to System Restore and restore to an early date.
6. Start back at #1.
I use PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus. At first whatever virus I have on my computer completely disabled my antivirus program. It was making it so my Spyware Doctor would open but all of the controls were greyed out so I could not use it. I was able to reinstall the software and I can now use it and it finds no infections.
Also, the System Restore is only giving me 1 day I can go back to where at used to give me multiple days to choose from.
How do I fix this?
Using my wife's computer to write this.
BTW - no I can't just get a Mac - no money
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i like spybot too, usually run both these suckers if i get weirdisms
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Seriously, I run malwarebytes and NOD32 and call it a day. No attacks on the same setup since.
Update the hell out any software you run whenever possible for best results
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another useful tool
http://devbuilds.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/AVPTool/
download and run in safe-mode
I'd also delete all your system restore points in case infections were hiding in the system restore folder where the restore points are kept.
http://devbuilds.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/AVPTool/
download and run in safe-mode
I'd also delete all your system restore points in case infections were hiding in the system restore folder where the restore points are kept.
Last edited by AZuser; 09-04-2009 at 03:21 PM.
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Sanest Florida Man
Have you checked another PC to see if it's actually just your PC or it maybe your internet is out?
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dumber than a box of hair
Tools > Internet Options > Connections tab > LAN Settings...
Make sure "Use a proxy server for your LAN" is UNchecked. I've seen several types of viruses and spyware install proxy servers, which will redirect web browsing to their preferred sites. Also make sure your HOSTS file is clean.
Make sure "Use a proxy server for your LAN" is UNchecked. I've seen several types of viruses and spyware install proxy servers, which will redirect web browsing to their preferred sites. Also make sure your HOSTS file is clean.
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Tools > Internet Options > Connections tab > LAN Settings...
Make sure "Use a proxy server for your LAN" is UNchecked. I've seen several types of viruses and spyware install proxy servers, which will redirect web browsing to their preferred sites. Also make sure your HOSTS file is clean.
Make sure "Use a proxy server for your LAN" is UNchecked. I've seen several types of viruses and spyware install proxy servers, which will redirect web browsing to their preferred sites. Also make sure your HOSTS file is clean.
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Moderator Alumnus
Wipe the hard drive...start over...problem solved...make sure you back up your stuff before you do though.
Host file is consulted to make sure you have an IP address. If you do (looks like you do since you're on AZ), the website will open.
Since you can get on AZ I wouldn't worry if the host file is clean.
Host file is consulted to make sure you have an IP address. If you do (looks like you do since you're on AZ), the website will open.
Since you can get on AZ I wouldn't worry if the host file is clean.
Last edited by BigLizard; 09-07-2009 at 02:11 PM.
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Go Giants
got to be a virus...
#20
dumber than a box of hair
127.0.0.1 localhost
If there are any other lines below that line that don't have a # in front of them, blow them out and save the file. Make sure it's saved as HOSTS (no extension on the file name).
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Anyone ever see a computer go anywhere on the NET except any MS website? Not even windows updates?
Every cleaner I have access to all come back clean. There's nothing in the host file.
Tried safe mode, & even created another user account. No joy.
Tried a windows reg re-builder & a XP CD repair. Still nothing.
I never seen this before.
Need to try to avoid reinstall.
Every cleaner I have access to all come back clean. There's nothing in the host file.
Tried safe mode, & even created another user account. No joy.
Tried a windows reg re-builder & a XP CD repair. Still nothing.
I never seen this before.
Need to try to avoid reinstall.
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Anyone ever see a computer go anywhere on the NET except any MS website? Not even windows updates?
Every cleaner I have access to all come back clean. There's nothing in the host file.
Tried safe mode, & even created another user account. No joy.
Tried a windows reg re-builder & a XP CD repair. Still nothing.
I never seen this before.
Need to try to avoid reinstall.
Every cleaner I have access to all come back clean. There's nothing in the host file.
Tried safe mode, & even created another user account. No joy.
Tried a windows reg re-builder & a XP CD repair. Still nothing.
I never seen this before.
Need to try to avoid reinstall.
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If this is happeing with any browser I think you should reconfigure your router (long shot, but...) Do you find any weird configurations on your router at all? Either that or the virus writer wrote the bug for IE and FF. Try Google Chrome too.
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