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a Google search does not open the correct web site

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bshizgal
bshizgal
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I search the web for some item with Google.ca and get a list of web sites. When I click on any of these, the search takes very very long and often comes up with some very strange site not related to the one desired.

Could this mean that my PC is infected?

Thanks Bernie

I search the web for some item with Google.ca and get a list of web sites. When I click on any of these, the search takes very very long and often comes up with some very strange site not related to the one desired. Could this mean that my PC is infected? Thanks Bernie

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TonyE
TonyE
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This type of behaviour can be caused by malware. Try running several malware scanners. It is best to run several as each will pick up things that the others miss. Some scanners you can try are:

If the above malware scanners don't find it or can't clear it, post in one of these forums for specialized malware removal help:

cor-el
cor-el
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Your above posted system details show outdated plugin(s) with known security and stability risks.

  • Shockwave Flash 10.0 r32

Update the Flash plugin to the latest version.