Solved Google searches redirected in all my browsers to random search engines

[Broni]

Yeah, your DNS has been hijacked.
This:
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 213.109.65.90
is a Russian hijacking site.

The only way to get rid of it is to reset your router.
We tried it before, but you must be doing something wrong, since it didn't work first time around.

Let's try again.

Go Start>Run (Start search in Vista), type in:
cmd
Click OK (in Vista and Windows 7, while holding CTRL, and SHIFT, press Enter).

In Command Prompt window, type in following commands, and hit Enter after each one:
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /registerdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
net stop "dns client"
net start "dns client"


Turn the computer off.

On your router, you'll find a pinhole marked "Reset".
Keep pushing the hole, using a pencil, or a paperclip until all lights briefly come off and on.
NOTE. Simple router disconnecting from a power source will NOT do.
Restart computer and check for redirections.

NOTE. You may need to re-check your router security settings, as described HERE

When done, re-run command from my reply #49.

 

[lauralulu]

Awesome! Glad you can see what's causing it. Just wondering, am I better off typing those instructions into the PC that's connected to the router, or will it have the same effect doing it on the netbook?

 

[Broni]

I'm not sure, what you mean.
All actions have to be performed on the computer we've been trying to fix.

 

[lauralulu]

FIXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXED! Not sure why it didn't work the first time, perhaps I missed out a command line, I reset the router the same way and this time when I turned my computer back on, I had to set up my connection again by typing in my username and password from talktalk on a special screen that came up automatically. Once connected, straight to google and NO MORE REDIRECTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take that Russian hijacking site! woohoooo! Thank you soooooooooooo much for all the help. I'm thrilled to have my 'normal' computer back!!!! It will also really help with my studying, not getting re-directed all over the shop and battling pop up files etc.

So once again that you ever so much! I'm thrilled to bits!

 

[lauralulu]

Any advice on how to prevent this in future? I always thought my surfing was safe, being cautious at heart, so can't imagine how this happened and would like to take steps to ensure better security from now on!

 

[Broni]

Good news

Some advice listed below (step 11)...

Your computer is clean

1. We need to reset system restore to prevent your computer from being accidentally reinfected by using some old restore point(s). We'll create fresh, clean restore point, using following OTL script:

Run OTL

• Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following:

:OTL
:Commands
[purity]
[emptytemp]
[EMPTYFLASH]
[CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
[Reboot]

• Then click the Run Fix button at the top
• Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
• Post resulting log.

2. Now, we'll remove all tools, we used during our cleaning process

Clean up with OTL:

• Double-click OTL.exe to start the program.
• Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
• On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
• Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.

If you still have any tools or logs leftover on your computer you can go ahead and delete those off of your computer now.

3. Make sure, Windows Updates are current.

4. If any Trojan was listed among your infection(s), make sure, you change all of your on-line important passwords (bank account(s), secured web sites, etc.) immediately!

5. Download, and install WOT (Web OF Trust): http://www.mywot.com/. It'll warn you (in most cases) about dangerous web sites.

6. Run Malwarebytes "Quick scan" once in a while to assure safety of your computer.

7. Run Temporary File Cleaner (TFC) weekly.

8. Download and install Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI): https://www.techspot.com/downloads/4898-secunia-personal-software-inspector-psi.html. The Secunia PSI is a FREE security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs and plug-ins which expose your PC to attacks. Run it weekly.

9. (optional) If you want to keep all your programs up to date, download and install FileHippo Update Checker.
The Update Checker will scan your computer for installed software, check the versions and then send this information to FileHippo.com to see if there are any newer releases.

10. Run defrag at your convenience.

11. Read How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic2520.html

12. Please, let me know, how your computer is doing.

 

[lauralulu]

All processes killed
========== OTL ==========
========== COMMANDS ==========

[EMPTYTEMP]

User: All Users

User: Default User
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: Laura
->Temp folder emptied: 692484 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 2875954 bytes
->Java cache emptied: 0 bytes
->FireFox cache emptied: 83862551 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 18513 bytes

User: LocalService
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 32902 bytes

User: NetworkService
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes

%systemdrive% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32 .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32\dllcache .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32\drivers .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
Windows Temp folder emptied: 6717 bytes
%systemroot%\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 33170 bytes
RecycleBin emptied: 743380 bytes

Total Files Cleaned = 84.00 mb


[EMPTYFLASH]

User: All Users

User: Default User
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: Laura
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: LocalService

User: NetworkService

Total Flash Files Cleaned = 0.00 mb

Restore points cleared and new OTL Restore Point set!

OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.20.6 log created on 01312011_110424

Files\Folders moved on Reboot...

Registry entries deleted on Reboot...

 

[lauralulu]

It's 'behaving' brilliantly, thanks. Everything smooth, searches are DIRECT and fast. Have downloaded what you recommended to clean up/keep things updated, and going to make a habit of running malware bites every week from now on.

 

[Broni]

Way to go!!

Good luck and stay safe