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JaidynM

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Hi,
About 6 months ago, I clicked on a google link and it redirected me to either [link removed] or [link removed] (or something like that). These sites would then redirect me to a random advertisement. I switched to Bing, thinking it was Googles fault but the 'virus' is still there on Bing. Does anyone know any fixes?

Thanks.
Jaidyn
 

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You need to run a full scan with superantispyware SUPERAntiSpyware.com | Remove Malware | Remove Spyware - AntiMalware, AntiSpyware, AntiAdware! and Malwarebytes Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware, anti-virus and spyware removal download. Along with your anti-virus software. If you don't have anti-virus software installed. Get Microsoft Security Essentials. https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/security_essentials/default.aspx

This will take some time, but I think you will find your problem. Make sure you scan with all three programs as sometimes one will miss what another one catches.
 

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Awesome. I'm using Trend Micro, is that sufficient?
 

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You can try it along with superantispyware and malwarebytes.

I have not heard the best reviews on Trend Micro lately but give it a shot, just make sure you run the other two programs.
 

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Intel i7 4790k
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MSI Z97-G55 SLI
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Visiontek Radeon R9 285
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Gateway FHX2402L
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1920 X 1080
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Corsair 750 TX
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Fractal Design
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Stock fans
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Logitech K800
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Okay, thanks.
 

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Custom Build
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Windows 8 Consumer Preview x64/Ubuntu 11.04
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Intel Pentium Dual Core E6700 3.2GHz
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ASUS P5G41T-M LX
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Strontium 8192MB DDR3 1333Mhz
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msi GeForce N560GTX-M2D1GD5 1GB
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I was curious if you ever found a fix for this issue as I am currently experiencing the same issue,

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I was curious if you ever found a fix for this issue as I am currently experiencing the same issue,

Regards

You would do better by starting a new thread in the security section detailing your issue, one of our malware experts should then be able to point you in the right direction to fixing this.
 

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