Redirects

zepe · 10. Jul 2011, 02:05 PM

I have an issue with websites redirecting me. When I click on some links I
get redirected to everything under the sun except what I want. I can
sometimes get the site I want, but I have to click it several times or
sometime it works if I open the link in a new tab. I have tried several
extensions, but none do the job. Is there anything any of you know of that will solve this issue in Chrome and/or FireFox, but preferably Chrome?

Thanx,
Zepe

Anupam · 10. Jul 2011, 02:28 PM

I think that you have a malware on the computer. Which sites are you being redirected to? I think those must be rogue sites.

I would suggest running scans with antivirus, and antispyware. Preferably run the scan while being disconnected from the internet.

zepe · 10. Jul 2011, 03:35 PM

Okay I'll give it a shot.

MidnightCowboy · 10. Jul 2011, 06:07 PM

Anupam is right to suggest a scan just in case something is trying to hijack your browser.

These things can be very site/browser specific though. With Firefox for instance (AdblockPlus installed) I can surf the links on Pirate Bay without issue. Using Chrome and Opera though with the same adblocking extensions, as soon as I enter a search query into Pirate Bay, or click a link, a second window to a red rated (WOT) gambling site opens.

If you share one of the links you are trying to access, the rest of us can try with our own browser set up and see what we get

zepe · 11. Jul 2011, 01:58 PM

Thanx, I did find some malware issues that solved the problem.

Anupam · 11. Jul 2011, 02:08 PM

Good to hear that zepe

. Thanks for posting back.

bo.elam · 12. Jul 2011, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zepe

Thanx, I did find some malware issues that solved the problem.

I suggest to keep the scans for a few days, until you find no more malware.
SUPERAntispyware is excellent detecting adware, maybe you should scan
with it if you have not.
http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html

You should think about how to prevent being infected or you will be infected
again if you go to the same sites all the time. Unless you prevent, same sites
that infected you, will infect you again next time you visit them.

There are many programs that fight browser hijacking, Spywareblaster is one
of them, it will prevent your browser from being redirectioned.
Read about it before you install it if you decide to try it.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Bo

J_L · 13. Jul 2011, 04:21 AM

SpywareBlaster only protects Firefox cookies, and does nothing for Chrome. It's only useful if you use Internet Explorer.

Malware problems will be virtually non-existent if you learn Sandboxie or a similar program.

10. Jul 2011, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
zepe Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 5	Redirects I have an issue with websites redirecting me. When I click on some links I get redirected to everything under the sun except what I want. I can sometimes get the site I want, but I have to click it several times or sometime it works if I open the link in a new tab. I have tried several extensions, but none do the job. Is there anything any of you know of that will solve this issue in Chrome and/or FireFox, but preferably Chrome? Thanx, Zepe

10. Jul 2011, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anupam Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 9,484	I think that you have a malware on the computer. Which sites are you being redirected to? I think those must be rogue sites. I would suggest running scans with antivirus, and antispyware. Preferably run the scan while being disconnected from the internet. __________________ Anupam

10. Jul 2011, 06:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	Anupam is right to suggest a scan just in case something is trying to hijack your browser. These things can be very site/browser specific though. With Firefox for instance (AdblockPlus installed) I can surf the links on Pirate Bay without issue. Using Chrome and Opera though with the same adblocking extensions, as soon as I enter a search query into Pirate Bay, or click a link, a second window to a red rated (WOT) gambling site opens. If you share one of the links you are trying to access, the rest of us can try with our own browser set up and see what we get __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

11. Jul 2011, 02:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Anupam Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 9,484	Good to hear that zepe . Thanks for posting back. __________________ Anupam

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10. Jul 2011, 03:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
zepe Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 5	Okay I'll give it a shot.

11. Jul 2011, 01:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
zepe Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 5	Thanx, I did find some malware issues that solved the problem.

13. Jul 2011, 04:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,475	SpywareBlaster only protects Firefox cookies, and does nothing for Chrome. It's only useful if you use Internet Explorer. Malware problems will be virtually non-existent if you learn Sandboxie or a similar program.