ask.com popup

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by PYT, Apr 16, 2008.

  1. PYT

    PYT Private E-2

    Today while using AIM or YM i started recieving an ask.com pop-up or two everytime I pressed return to send the IM. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.
     
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    HI and Welcome


    Ask.com is while a legitimate site, HOWEVER I have not noticed it popup at each press of enter for a reply in YM, dont personally use AIM, So try the below to rule out malware as the cause.

    Please follow the instructions in the below link and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions.

    READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide plus a guide on how to attach the logs HOW TO: Attach Items To Your Post
     

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