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Thread: internet web pages keeps opening and redirecting and full of ads on display

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    Those items found are already in quarantine.

    How's your computer?
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    it seems to be running fine as before. No adverts popping up and no site redirects so far.

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    DelFix
    • Please download DelFix
      or from here http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/delfix/ and save the file to your Desktop.
    • Double-click DelFix.exe to run the programme.
    • Place a checkmark next to the following items:
      • Activate UAC
      • Remove disinfection tools
      • Create registry backup
      • Purge system restore

    • Click the Run button.

    -- This will remove the specialised tools we used to disinfect your system. Any leftover logs, files, folders or tools remaining on your Desktop which were not removed can be deleted manually (right-click the file + delete).

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    The following programmes come highly recommended in the security community.
    • AdBlock is a browser add-on that blocks annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads.
    • CryptoPrevent places policy restrictions on loading points for ransomware (eg.CryptoPrevent), preventing your files from being encrypted.
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (MBAE) is designed to prevent zero-day malware from exploiting vulnerable software.
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium (MBAM) works in real-time along side your Anti-Virus to prevent malware execution.
    • NoScript is a Firefox add-on that blocks the actions of malicious scripts by using whitelisting and other technology.
    • Sandboxie isolates programmes of your choice, preventing files from being written to your HDD unless approved by you.
    • Secuina PSI will scan your computer for vulnerable softwarethat is outdated, and automatically find the latest update for you.
    • SpywareBlaster is a form of passive protection, designed to block the actions of malicious websites and tracking cookies.
    • Web of Trust (WOT) is a browser add-on designed to alert you before interacting with a potentially malicious website.


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    i have run the delfix now.

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    You should be good to go!
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    thank you for all your help in fixing this problem. Very much appreciated.

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    We're glad to help
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    Glad we could help.

    Since this issue appears resolved ... this Topic is closed.
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