Why do I get redirected away from yahoo search results before I can go to the site I searched for?

Question

When I search Yahoo it goes to the search result page. When I click on the result I want to see it redirects to a page like smartbiz search results. Sometimes it is a x rated search result page. Most of the time I never get to where I want to go. Ugh. Help.

Answer 1

This is mostly likely due to malicious adware that managed to install itself on your PC. These can be very difficult to remove, but I have found that AdAware from Lavasoft (http://www.lavasoft.com/single/trialpay.... is very good at finding and removing adware and spyware. You may also find that the Firefox browser (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/) is more resistant to adware and spyware than Internet Explorer. Good luck!

Answer 2

That symptom sounds like you got infected by some spyware or a BHO.  

You should do a scan with Avast av, Spybot S&D, AdAware or  SUPERAntiSpyware.

Here's a link to download a free version:

http://www.superantispyware.com/

Answer 3

That happens because of cookies getting written to your computer. I highly recommend you switch to Firefox with its google toolbar. I noticed an appreciable difference in results that I want when I want using that setup.