Google redirect virus

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Google redirect virus

I keep getting redirected to random websites on every link in my google results. Also, I get random pop ups while i'm on the internet. I have "Block pop-up windows" checked, always have. I have tried resetting safari multiple times. I have searched on google for answers but nothing leads me to a result that's helpful. Any help would be appreciated because this is really frustrating!

MBP 13', Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Mar 9, 2011 12:57 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 9, 2011 1:28 PM in response to Pmatute

Hi,

Redirects are not just a Google issue, could be your ISP.

OpenDNS stops redirects, it's free and includes anti phishing filters.
More info here. (You don't need to sign up to use their DNS)
http://www.opendns.com/start/

Open System Preferences then select the Network tab then click the Advanced tab then click the DNS tab.

Click + then type in these numbers just as you see them here.

208.67.222.222

Click + again

Now enter these numbers: 208.67.220.220

Click OK.

Restart your Mac.

More about DNS here. Topic : Manually provided DNS server addresses are higher priority than DHCP's

There aren't any Mac viruses.

Carolyn 🙂

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Answer 2

Mar 7, 2014 1:46 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Carolyn's response solved my similar problem.

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