Google links redirected to new sites & unable to update flash player... - Page 2

iggyman2 · 05-14-2008, 06:28 PM

Hi!

Well, it seems that re-installing CA fixed the problem. I'm able to watch the videos and don't have issues with the websites that had problems with the flash player. Thank you so much for your help these last couple of days! Both the google issue and flash player problems are fixed. I'm thinking that if I have any flash player issues in the future I'll follow the last couple of steps to fix it. Hopefully I won't see the google issue in the future either; I did install the spywareblaster as recommended and so hopefully that will kick in. Again, thank you so much for your help!!!

Oh, I'm thinking that erasing all the download icons and the saved logs on my desktop won't be a problem correct? I'm only keeping the spywareblaster and that's pretty much it. Thanks again!

**Angelfire777** · 05-14-2008, 07:41 PM

Yup, you can delete those.

Congratulations! Your log looks clean!

Configure Windows Xp to hide system files:

Click Start.
Open My Computer.
Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
Select the View Tab.
Under the Hidden files and folders heading, select Do not show hidden files and folders.
Check the Hide protected operating system files option.
Click Yes to confirm.
Click OK.

_______________________
This is a good time to clear your existing system restore points and establish a new clean restore point:

Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
Select Create a restore point, and Ok it.
Next, go to Start > Run and type in cleanmgr
Select the More options tab
Choose the option to clean up system restore and OK it.

This will remove all restore points except the new one you just created.

______________________
Here are some free programs I recommend that could help you improve your pc's security.

MVPS Hosts File
~You can download it from here
~I highly recommend this hosts file. You can learn more about this here

IESpyAds
~Instructions on downloading and using it here

Note: This only works for Internet Explorer.

Install WinPatrol
~You can download it from here
~You can get some information about how WinPatrol works here

Note: Make sure you update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system.

Please check out Tony Klein's article "How did I get infected in the first place?"

Happy safe surfing!

Note: Please reply here one last time so I could mark it as resolved.

iggyman2 · 05-14-2008, 08:11 PM

Hi,
I did the hidden files and restore point. Thanks for the other file recommendations and the article. My wife wants me to make sure to thank you one more time..so thanks and you can mark as resolved!!!

05-14-2008, 06:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
iggyman2 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp home sp3	Re: Google links redirected to new sites & unable to update flash player... Hi! Well, it seems that re-installing CA fixed the problem. I'm able to watch the videos and don't have issues with the websites that had problems with the flash player. Thank you so much for your help these last couple of days! Both the google issue and flash player problems are fixed. I'm thinking that if I have any flash player issues in the future I'll follow the last couple of steps to fix it. Hopefully I won't see the google issue in the future either; I did install the spywareblaster as recommended and so hopefully that will kick in. Again, thank you so much for your help!!! Oh, I'm thinking that erasing all the download icons and the saved logs on my desktop won't be a problem correct? I'm only keeping the spywareblaster and that's pretty much it. Thanks again!

05-14-2008, 07:41 PM	#22 (permalink)
Angelfire777 Moderator/Analyst, Security Team ; Rangemaster, TSF Academy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2,440 OS: XP	Re: Google links redirected to new sites & unable to update flash player... Yup, you can delete those. Congratulations! Your log looks clean! Configure Windows Xp to hide system files: Click Start. Open My Computer. Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options. Select the View Tab. Under the Hidden files and folders heading, select Do not show hidden files and folders. Check the Hide protected operating system files option. Click Yes to confirm. Click OK. _______________________ This is a good time to clear your existing system restore points and establish a new clean restore point: Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore Select Create a restore point, and Ok it. Next, go to Start > Run and type in cleanmgr Select the More options tab Choose the option to clean up system restore and OK it. This will remove all restore points except the new one you just created. ______________________ Here are some free programs I recommend that could help you improve your pc's security. MVPS Hosts File ~You can download it from here ~I highly recommend this hosts file. You can learn more about this here IESpyAds ~Instructions on downloading and using it here Note: This only works for Internet Explorer. Install WinPatrol ~You can download it from here ~You can get some information about how WinPatrol works here Note: Make sure you update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system. Please check out Tony Klein's article "How did I get infected in the first place?" Happy safe surfing! Note: Please reply here one last time so I could mark it as resolved. __________________ Proud member of UNITE and ASAP since 2006 If we have helped you, please consider donating. The past won't be able to hurt you unless you keep on looking back at it. Last edited by Angelfire777 : 05-14-2008 at 07:43 PM.

05-14-2008, 08:11 PM	#23 (permalink)
iggyman2 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp home sp3	Re: Google links redirected to new sites & unable to update flash player... Hi, I did the hidden files and restore point. Thanks for the other file recommendations and the article. My wife wants me to make sure to thank you one more time..so thanks and you can mark as resolved!!!