something that looks like malware

I have also tried to remove something that looks like malware.it is redirecting
my home page to an advertising site,I have reformatted and a fresh install,
it was back in 10 minutes,has anyone come across this type of thing before?
if so any ideas on how I can fix this problem.
many thanks

 

Wow, since you formatted and got the same thing again, download the protection software in the sticky suggested in the malware forum now and burn it to a CD. Re-format with your computer unplugged, install the software, re-plug the internet and update everything.

I'm still surprised that happened!:confused You do have a genuine MS XP CD right?(I'm assuming the XP part)

Welcome aboard and I hope you can fix it.

 

Welcome, blizmart. :wave Hope you get your problem fixed soon. You are in the right place for it, anyway. Good luck.

 

BTW blizmart, where did you surf to after you reinstalled?

 

:wave welcome to MG's - you are at the right place to get your puter up and running right!! Good luck with it all!!

 

If you have a DNS changing trojan you can still run into trouble after a reinstall or if you have another infected computer on your network. But running through the guide and getting help from the "guys" in the Malware forum is bound to find any problems and get rid of them.

Welcome aboard! :wave

 

:wave and welcome blizmart..

 

Hi I intalled windows explorer as the home page,and browsed a couple of sites that
avg cleared as safe.I noticed activity on the status bar and then it redirected me
to the advertising site(rolling adverts)