Fine I thought - I installed patch just as it said, restarted the computer -still can't get on google. Updated and scanned with my anti-virus software - still can't get on google.
Can anyone help me please?
Thanks in advance
Full Version: can't get on google
This is a problem I've had for a while whereby I am unable to get on http://www.google.com. I get redirected to a webpage saying it is due to me having a virus on my computer that causes me to get redirected to their page. They provide a link to a Windows patch that is meant to fix this problem.
Fine I thought - I installed patch just as it said, restarted the computer -still can't get on google. Updated and scanned with my anti-virus software - still can't get on google.
Can anyone help me please?
Thanks in advance
Fine I thought - I installed patch just as it said, restarted the computer -still can't get on google. Updated and scanned with my anti-virus software - still can't get on google.
Can anyone help me please?
Thanks in advance
Try the IP address directly--http://216.239.51.99/.
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Oops! Sorry for the original typo there, but I've corrected & re-corrected my reply.
Yeah, that initial IP makes your popup blocker count roll like an odometer.
Good old Goggle.com. Hit the weasel! 
A lthough it did have a nice Click Here if you intended to visit Google.com.
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Oops! Sorry for the original typo there, but I've corrected & re-corrected my reply.
Yeah, that initial IP makes your popup blocker count roll like an odometer.
Good old Goggle.com. Hit the weasel! A lthough it did have a nice Click Here if you intended to visit Google.com.
try using other google sites like google.co.uk, google.sk etc. 
QUOTE(Taco Bell @ Nov 10 2003, 20:42)
Try the IP address directly--http://66.70.14.129/.
DONT CLICK THAT!
Its popup infested.
Taco must have made a typo!
haha i clicked the link anyway and my popup blocker count jumped like mad 
try www.goegel.be
it sint a offcial one, but a funny one! only dutch ppl will understand
it sint a offcial one, but a funny one! only dutch ppl will understand
Look in your hosts file for any ip redirects for google.
Start --> Run --> C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
Tell Windows to open the file in notepad, and have a wee lookski.
Start --> Run --> C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
Tell Windows to open the file in notepad, and have a wee lookski.
Here are the values that should be in the registy (for IE6)
Also check your host file %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\ to make sure that
127.0.0.1 localhost
Is the only line there, and check Sandi's (MVP) Site for other browser/serach engine hijacking fixes
CODE
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Search Page"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
"Search Bar"="http://search.msn.com/intl/searchpane/en-au/prov2.htm"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Default_Search_URL"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
"Search Page"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search]
"SearchAssistant"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.htm"
"CustomizeSearch"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchcust.htm"
[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Search Page"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Search Page"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
"Search Bar"="http://search.msn.com/intl/searchpane/en-au/prov2.htm"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Default_Search_URL"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
"Search Page"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search]
"SearchAssistant"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.htm"
"CustomizeSearch"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchcust.htm"
[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Search Page"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
Also check your host file %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\ to make sure that
127.0.0.1 localhost
Is the only line there, and check Sandi's (MVP) Site for other browser/serach engine hijacking fixes
Thanks for all the links and info guys.
I've tried everything and it still won't work
I've tried everything and it still won't work
run anti-virus?
Hmm, that whole "patch" behavior still sounds _very_ suspicious yorkshire. Maybe try an anti-spyware application like Ad-aware or SpyBot?
Also, what happens if you open a command prompt and type "tracert www.google.com" (less the quotes).
Finally, is Google the only web site that's giving you trouble?
Also, what happens if you open a command prompt and type "tracert www.google.com" (less the quotes).
Finally, is Google the only web site that's giving you trouble?
Hi guys,
I ran adaware this morning and now I can get on Google. Yipeeeeeeeee!
Thanks for all the info, couldn't have done it without you guys
Cheers
I ran adaware this morning and now I can get on Google. Yipeeeeeeeee!
Thanks for all the info, couldn't have done it without you guys
Cheers
Great, glad to hear it man.
QUOTE(yorkshire @ Nov 11 2003, 03:00)
Hi guys,
I ran adaware this morning and now I can get on Google. Yipeeeeeeeee!
Thanks for all the info, couldn't have done it without you guys
Cheers
I ran adaware this morning and now I can get on Google. Yipeeeeeeeee!
Thanks for all the info, couldn't have done it without you guys
Cheers
ad aware works wonders
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