How to Deal With Google and Yahoo! Redirects
The Google/Yahoo! redirect virus works by redirecting your Internet browser whenever you try to search through either website. Usually, this redirect will take you to another malicious website, aimed at installing even more malware onto your computer. To get rid of this virus, you'll need to use an anti-virus program that is capable of finding it and either deleting the associated files or quarantining them so that they no longer affect your computer.
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Instructions
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Download Malwarebytes from Malwarebytes.com. This antivirus software will search your computer for any type of malware, including Trojans, rootkits and the redirect virus. After it's finished scanning, you'll be given the opportunity to remove any files or programs that may be infected. As of the date of publication, the program is free to use.
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Get F-PROT Antivirus from F-prot.com. The program contains a system scheduler that lets you tell it when to run and an automatic updater. It is able to detect the Yahoo! or Google redirect virus. While a 30-day trial version is available, the full version of the program costs $29 at the date of publication.
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Get ThreatFire Antivirus from ThreatFire.com. While traditional antivirus programs rely on identifying each individual virus, ThreatFire works by identifying any malicious activity, then tracing it back to the program responsible. This means that even if you're regular antivirus program can't find the cause of your Google or Yahoo redirect, ThreatFire will be able to identify it. At the date of publication, ThreatFire is free.
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Tips & Warnings
You should run regular anti-virus scans on your computer.
