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Other => General Topics => Topic started by: tysontw on May 23, 2013, 05:06:52 AM

Title: Redirect virus
Post by: tysontw on May 23, 2013, 05:06:52 AM

Why does avast not catch redirect viruses. Avast  does not catch the virus at the time of infection or with a scan. This does not make me want to purchase a full version if i have to purchase a separate program to remove this type of virus. Does anyone have any solid advice on completely removing these.

Title: Re: Redirect virus
Post by: Pondus on May 23, 2013, 07:53:11 AM

no security program have 100% detection.....
redirect virus are usually not a virus but a browser hijacker, and they usually comes bundled with something you downloaded and installed..... have you got a new toolbar in your browser?

these may be detected as PUP = not a virus / Possible Unwanted Program
PUP scan is default off in quick/full scan

Title: Re: Redirect virus
Post by: Pondus on May 23, 2013, 07:55:49 AM

follow guide and attach logs.  (not copy and paste)  http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

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