Gerty,

There is malware that can have that effect. A free anti malware program should help. I don't recommend any because I don't use windows but others might have recommendations. Make sure your anti virus is working as well.

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I haven't noticed anything like this, what browser do you use Gerty?

Nothing on my computer, just the normal forum posts.

Hi GD,

I go through Google or Google Chrome and don't have any of those links you have mentioned. I have however been having other problems with my poota but not Forum related, I think it was Mr Google or my system. I have been doing some poota housework this morning and seems fine now though.

I wouldn't think it's a bug or virus. I reckon you've somehow downloaded an add-on\toolbar and that's taken over your search engine. Often it can happen when downloading other programs, as there are slightly hidden extras that aren't always clearly apparent when downloading programs.

I would have to agree with you Beth, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Many Grey Nomads give themselves problems on their puters by downloading stuff that some one else tells them, would be much better, than what they are already using.

Most of the grief I have brought down on my head has been from fixing something that ain't broke.

It doesn't matter which browser you use they all have their own unique problems and I have tried almost all that are available and I always end up coming back to IE, one reason is that I teach Seniors how to use their computer and like to stay with the program that came with the operating system on their machine

I have never had many problems from viruses as I always ensure that all security is up to date and all programs are updated as well and stay away from the sleazy sitesI also take care as to what programs I download from the internet and always try to read what is being offered before hitting the install button when installing downloaded  programs.

It is becoming increasingly difficult when on a program download site to not hit the wrong button and receive other than what you want, as the presentations on the sites are becoming very sneaky in the layout of the page, also the number of toolbars and additional programs that are included with the program, that you actually wanted in the first place and if you are not diligent in reading what is offered during install, you end up with lots of unwanted material

Cheers

David 

Mr D downloaded some "torrent' site last week, and then deleted it again a few days later but I reckon that was where this gremlin came from, as it had its own toolbar it wanted to put up, seemed to be everywhere.

Thanks everybody for your advice, got Zone Alarm security, will check if it nabs malware too.

Beth54 wrote:

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I haven't had any issues either. I IE and Google..in fact google is my good friend.  I didn't like google Chrome, so deleted it.

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Me too Beth.  I also tried Firefox, but got rid of it too.  Those others didn't do things I was used to, and liked.

Cheers,

Sheba. 

Gerty Dancer wrote:

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My darling Mr D has fixed the computer and I'm still using Internet Explorer!

He said he deleted something he'd downloaded recently which included a toolbar containing apps which werent apparent when the program was downloaded.

Isnt he clever!!

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 Well done Mr D!