detsi Posted February 12, 2011 ID:388163 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Yesterday I clicked on an image in Google Images and I was duped into believing that my PC was infected (I know, I know) but I panicked and clicked ok to scan. The box appeared with loads of infections and I realised what was really happening. I immediately closed down the browser and ran a full scan with MES ans a quick scan with MBAM (free). No infections found. The only unusual activity is that today the drop-down menu in Google search has begun to appear even though the bullet remains in the 'Do not use' position and I cannot get it to work. Is this just coincidence? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairie dog Posted February 12, 2011 ID:388270 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Hello, and welcome to Malwarebytes.orgWe don't work on Malware removal in the general forums. Please print out, read and follow the directions here, skipping any steps you are unable to complete. Then post a NEW topic here. One of the expert helpers there will give you one-on-one assistance when one becomes available.After posting your new post make sure under options that you select Track this topic and choose one of the Email options so that you're alerted when someone has replied to your post.Alternatively, as a paying customer, you can contact the help desk at support@malwarebytes.org Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detsi Posted February 12, 2011 Author ID:388308 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Thanks for your reply, prairie dog, but I think that the problem is resolved. Upon Googling the Google search query, it appears that Google, in their wisdom, have made their Google Instant turned on by default, so the drop-down menu is a permanent feature. This just coincided with my experience yesterday. My PC is running as normal with no signs of malware, but if anything unusual appears I will post to the forum you have advised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted February 13, 2011 ID:388592 Share Posted February 13, 2011 hmmm ...i just checked the google search on my machine , it was turned on .i went into the "search settings" and was able to turn it off . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detsi Posted February 13, 2011 Author ID:388719 Share Posted February 13, 2011 hmmm ...i just checked the google search on my machine , it was turned on .i went into the "search settings" and was able to turn it off .I understand that it depends on where you live. I am in the UK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted February 14, 2011 ID:389023 Share Posted February 14, 2011 wow ... talk about not playing nice !pretty sad when stuff is forced on you that is not wanted or needed . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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