Hi everyone,
I have the google hijack virus that will allow me to search on google, but once I click a link, it hijacks my browser and goes somewhere else.
I read the 8-step guide and completed what I can, but this virus is pretty tough and blocked some of the steps. Here is what I could actually do:
1 - Virus scan - Scanned with eset, removed a trojan, nothing else infected.
2 - CCleaner - I run it regularly and I just ran it again
3 - Disabled Virus scanner - Disabled it
4 - Malware bytes Anti-Malware - I have it installed, but the virus blocks the program before it can update or run, so I can't get any use out of it right now.
5 - SuperAntiSpyware - Same deal as Malwarebytes.
6 - Java - My Java was out of date, but I have it updated and I deleted everything else.
7 - HiijackThis will run, and I have attached my log.
Also, the virus disables my automatic updates, will not allow me to update eset, disabled my firewall, won't allow me to download avg, won't allow me to install spybot or visit their website, among other things. My system32 folder also pops up every time I restart.
I think that covers it. I'm pretty close to reformatting simply because my computer runs so slow now and I can't really use the internet all that well. Any solutions to my problem are greatly appreciated.
jgc
I have the google hijack virus that will allow me to search on google, but once I click a link, it hijacks my browser and goes somewhere else.
I read the 8-step guide and completed what I can, but this virus is pretty tough and blocked some of the steps. Here is what I could actually do:
1 - Virus scan - Scanned with eset, removed a trojan, nothing else infected.
2 - CCleaner - I run it regularly and I just ran it again
3 - Disabled Virus scanner - Disabled it
4 - Malware bytes Anti-Malware - I have it installed, but the virus blocks the program before it can update or run, so I can't get any use out of it right now.
5 - SuperAntiSpyware - Same deal as Malwarebytes.
6 - Java - My Java was out of date, but I have it updated and I deleted everything else.
7 - HiijackThis will run, and I have attached my log.
Also, the virus disables my automatic updates, will not allow me to update eset, disabled my firewall, won't allow me to download avg, won't allow me to install spybot or visit their website, among other things. My system32 folder also pops up every time I restart.
I think that covers it. I'm pretty close to reformatting simply because my computer runs so slow now and I can't really use the internet all that well. Any solutions to my problem are greatly appreciated.
jgc