how do i findout what in my computer keeps changing my homepage to gophersearch.com. norton says no viruses?
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First of all: STOP using Internet Explorer(IE). Go for Firefox or Opera which r much more secure compared to IE. Don't Format the whole system, rather reinstall the IE if u wish to stick to it.
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change your norton settings to unlock your homepage
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Not a virus - but it is part of the spyware family - and will infect you with various spyware's malware hijackers trojans etc etc\n\nsame family as spyaxe - terribly difficult to get rid off\n\ntry a couple for spyware sweepers to get rid of it - spybot and lava soft adaware\n\nbefore you do a scan of your system - turn off you system restore - then do a scan then if it shows up - remove it - also do a scan with your norton and also delete the entries\n\nrestart your computer and turn back on your system restore\n\nhopefully this may get rid of the pestky thing\n\nps.  dont worry alot of people have been duped into paying for rouge spyware sweepers which comes out with false positives\n\norganisations are looking for these programs and there have been a number of arrests and very large fines\n\ntry to download from a trusted web site that checks it's software out before posting - look below
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you can go to http://download.com and do a search for AVG free\nit is a free virus scanning software...i like it a lot more than Norton because it isn't as annoying.  You might also want to do a search for spybot search & destroy.  It is a program that scans for spyware and other bad things and can remove them.
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Unfortunately, a lot of virus/malwares have codes imbedded that will make it appear you have NOT been infected.  They also disable a lot of Window's, and other anti-virus programs, security features.  So, that message does not necessarily mean you are still ok.   You probably need to reformat your hard drive, which means you will lose all information on it, but will MOST LIKELY get rid of the virus/worm/whatever.  \n\nAlways keep an UPDATED anti-virus program on your pc!!  I actually use 2, AVG (free) and Norton's Anti-virus.  I'll be getting a different one besides Norton's soon...I'm not that happy with them lately....I was infected twice and AVG caught it while Norton's didn't.\n\nGood luck to you!
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There are several good things you can do that can really solve the problem,\n1)Try downloading a little easy and free program Spybot Search & Destroy, http://www.security-related.com/download2.htm , just click on the image to download, install and run the program, it s amazing cleaner and protective.\n2)if you have Windows XP, you may try to re start the computer in safe mode then run regedit and then search for the file and delete it.\n3)if you still having problems you may try formating the partition of the hard drive where the file is situated and then re instal windows.\nI advice you to get Norton Anti virus and to take care what websites u enter and not to download any program from internet, check your firewall if u have and your internet security and privacy settings to be set in safe ways.\nhope this will help u, good luck
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First use the antivirus and antispyware software you have to run a full system scan. Do it in the windows safe mode. (AVG and avast antivirus softwares are free while a 6 month free trial for Norton is available at pack.google.com. Lavasoft's free Ad-Aware is the best antispyware to my knowledge. Also Windows Defender from Microsoft is good enough for real-time protection). This should identify the problem and most probably would solve it as well. However, if the antivirus software is unable to delete the malware, go to Norton's website and search for the name of the malware detected. Their must be some instructions posted to tackle the problem. You might have to delete the system restore points and as well delete the particular registry entries manually if the virus still regenerates on subsequent boot up of the machine. Good Luck.\n\nPS. If you are still having trouble, use Hijack This and copy the log it generates and post it on some tech help forum. I am sure there will be plenty of people ready to help you out.\n\n_____________________________________________________\n\nAnd please after excorsizing your lost pc, do give Firefox internet browser a try. It is free, more secure, highly customizable (using extensions) and a better overall internet experience.
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Hi, Yes I have Norton and yes it has been updated, but it is useless, I now have two other programs installed and cleaned up all the viruses and trojans that Norton could not remove.. some good sites I highly recomend after much searching and searching and its good to check out reviews on antispyware and know which are rogue/scam products and which ones are legitimate, which ones have best detection.\n\nI highly recomend these first two sites, lots of information and unbiased not trying to push a product onto you to buy but just simply gives all information on tests that have been performed on antivirus products, and how well they rated etc..\n\nhttp://www.techsupportalert.com/free-vs-paid-av-part2.htm\nhttp://www.techsupportalert.com (home page)\nhttp://www.anti-trojan-software-reviews.com\n\nhttp://www.spywarewarrior.com  very good site\n\nhttp://www.protonic.com for fast free technical support, this site is very good, have to register, but well worth it if you ever need help, they are quick to respond and its free..
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if u don't do so already:\n\nDelete cookies - tools, internet options, delete cookies\nDelete files also\n\nu can check it for malware with this link:\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx\n\nor if u want to check your whole computer for any unknown viruses, microsoft offers a free scan of ur pc @ \n\nhttp://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm?s_cid=sah
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this is a virus that is saved where Norton dose not scan which is in the windows programming that you downloaded that is why it dose not detect it. but to fix it you need to get another virus program. there are good free ones Microsoft recommends CA virus software. and use windows defender, while you are at it get a spywere program. to stop this from happening again don't go to websites that are questionable in nature and scan any file you download before you open it.
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Are you sure it hasn't updated your virus definitions?\n\nIf they have been updated that is the message you will get.\n\nIt will still show as Norton 2001 because that is what the original program was but your virus definitions will be current.
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because i have very good anti-virus protection I have just been to this site with my virtual computer and there is no virus there . What may have happened is that your home page has been hijacked. Try this Tools->internet options-->in the home page box if it reads the site you keep getting taken to change it to a site of your choice. It seems the people behind the web site just want you to download their software, but if you do then you will have loads of problems. As soon as possible restart your computer and enter safe mode by pressing the f8 key, then run a full spyware anti virus check.
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You need to run an anti spyeware, preferable in Safe Mode. Norton is an anti virus and it won't find spyware (trojans.)\n\nBefore attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.\nRun your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode \nrepeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. \nYou'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.\n\nThen beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for personal use;\n\nYou need to install one firewall.\nThe Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. \nYour Norton firewall, or\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall or\nhttp://www.comodogroup.com/  - Comodo security suite.\n\nYou need to install one anti virus;\nyour Norton anti virus. Or\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/  -AVG anti virus or\nhttp://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus   \n\n\nYou need all three anti spyware programs;\nhttp://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.\nhttp://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware\n\nAnd these are useful utilities;\nShields Up security site; \nhttps://www.grc.com - check your firewall works\nhttp://www.grc.com/optout.htm - grc anti spyware program and info.\n\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser and Thunderbird e-mail program.\nhttp://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser\nInstal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.\n\nhttp://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site \nidentifies fake anti spyware programs.\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool\nhttp://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter\nWinpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted \nchanges to your startup folder.\nhttp://www.winpatrol.com\nSpywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com\nhttp://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.\nhttp://www.sys-shield.com - AbsoluteShield File Shredder\nhttp://heidi.ie/eraser - Eraser file shredder\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Lavasoft-ARIES-Rootkit-Remover.shtml - Aries Rootkit remover.\n\nRemember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week. \n\nI know this is a lot of info but just be patient and work through it.
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check your spyware, then try any internet filters you might be running like norton
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Yes, Just Try To Use "Norton Anti-Virus"\nAnd Make Update For It Every Week To Keep\nYour Computer Save.
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I would suggest you fully un install NA virus and get clamwin or something like that for your anti virus needs.\n\nhttp://www.clamwin.com/\n\nIt is open source and they always update the defintions promptly.\n\nTake a look here :\n\nhttp://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039\n\nAlthough they suggest re instlaling norton antivirus I strongly advise you dont and go with clamwin or even AVG Free is another good one.\n\nFor avg free go here :\n\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nThere are others like avast ( www.avast.com ) which is free for home users.
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if u could see the name of the virus u can search it on google. just write the name of the virus in google and u will get the antivirus tool results.