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tysontw

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Redirect virus
« 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.
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Re: Redirect virus
« Reply #1 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

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Re: Redirect virus
« Reply #2 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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