Help. When I search on search engines I get re-directed.?

Question

What is it (virus?, malware?) and how do I get rid of it on W98SE? Most spywsare and malware won't work on W98.

Answer 1

Your browser has been "hijacked" either by spyware or a virus.

The first thing I suggest is using Yahoo! Anti-Spy found on the Yahoo! Toolbar. It's free, easy to get and should be compatible with Windows 98. If you don't already have the Toolbar, download it here: http://toolbar.yahoo.com/ . Then you have to add the Anti-Spy button by clicking on Toolbar Settings→Add/Edit Buttons.

SUPERAntiSpyware is another free Win98 compatible spyware remover: http://www.superantispyware.com/superant...

For virus scanning and removal, you can use BitDefender's free online virus scanner. It's compatible with Windows 98.

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

Answer 2

Hijacked - a free program called hijackthis, scan and follow directions should solve your problem.