some stupid problem

[phobiaz]

k i'm kinda of a computer nerd myself but i can't figure this out
whenever i can't get to a website it automatically directs me to
http://www.internet-optimizer.com/Help/NavigationError/?e=ERRDNS&u=http://fkvhklhkls.com
but sometimes, that link is working and i'll need to retype it in for me to access the webpage
like for example i click on the tirerack.com banner on this page and it sends me to
http://www.internet-optimizer.com/H...%3D38687387%26bfpage%3Dtires&cls=wsi9&rid=r01

 

[MrElussive]

Shit son, that happens to my ass, too !!
It happens because you typed in the Internet address incorrectly. You just think you typed it in right, but you probably didn't....or maybe you did. My resolution to this problem is to just type up the address again manually and it works.

 

[wileycoyote]

Another case of spyware. Here's a little info, but no removal instructions.
http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/articles/viewmov.html
A couple other sites mention that Add Aware may not catch this one, but it may be removed through "Add / Remove Programs". I'll keep looking and post back when I get more info.

 

[phobiaz]

thanks. cause my other computer doesn't do that. very wierd.

 

[Pink_Floyd]

hmm I am assuming you fixed it already but to me it sounds like a problem with your lmhosts file. I had a problem where I couldn't access google and it was because something changes your hosts file. This could also result in redirection, which is what you had. If you still have trouble let me know...

 

[phobiaz]

no i didn't fix it yet.