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Re: wpad.net/wpad.dat
« Reply #60 on: October 16, 2013, 08:53:06 PM »
Is the alert still apparent ? 

Could yo go to control panel > internet options > Programs
Select manage addons and uninstall Skype toolbar

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Re: wpad.net/wpad.dat
« Reply #61 on: October 16, 2013, 08:54:29 PM »
so far no alarm. i  cponnected my wacom tablet  and i have skype on but nothing yet. normal avast would scream like crasy,

what does this means?
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Re: wpad.net/wpad.dat
« Reply #62 on: October 16, 2013, 09:06:44 PM »
Is the alert still apparent ? 

Could yo go to control panel > internet options > Programs
Select manage addons and uninstall Skype toolbar
just checked and i dont have a skype toolbar

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Re: wpad.net/wpad.dat
« Reply #63 on: October 16, 2013, 09:07:52 PM »
That would indicate a router infection as OpenDNS bypasses the DNS server in your router.  Some malware can alter the DNS server in the router to use their one
Let it run for a while and if it holds I will tell you how to reset the router..  Meanwhile enjoy the peace an quiet :)

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Re: wpad.net/wpad.dat
« Reply #64 on: October 16, 2013, 09:10:16 PM »
That would indicate a router infection as OpenDNS bypasses the DNS server in your router.  Some malware can alter the DNS server in the router to use their one
Let it run for a while and if it holds I will tell you how to reset the router..  Meanwhile enjoy the peace an quiet :)
:D ;D smiles wle it sure is quiet without the ding ding ding from avast.. now i got other problem hahaha people  2 doors from  my house been drilling for 4 months now every day.. maybe il send them to this also  i whant all  hushhhhhhh hahaha
//  joke). but oke il wait for the next step to get that infection out..   but dangggggg your great to help me like this. even im a paint in the butt as i dont know all
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Re: wpad.net/wpad.dat
« Reply #65 on: October 16, 2013, 09:14:33 PM »
Nope, not a pain, as this type of malware changes all the time and is sometimes an exercise to track it down

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Re: wpad.net/wpad.dat
« Reply #66 on: October 16, 2013, 09:17:13 PM »
oh but its a horizonbox  but my cuasing who come shere to play  on his laptop dont get the avast alarm tho
ph this is also good to know maybe this helps the others aswell with that wpad trouble
« Last Edit: October 16, 2013, 09:26:04 PM by desireezenna »

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Re: wpad.net/wpad.dat
« Reply #67 on: October 17, 2013, 09:33:13 AM »
ghrrr sinds  2 days now i have to turn off avast to get on internet.. once im on  it its oke...
how do i change that setting in avast? that he allows me to go on internet

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Re: wpad.net/wpad.dat
« Reply #68 on: October 17, 2013, 03:50:15 PM »
What firewall are you using ? And what error do you get

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Re: wpad.net/wpad.dat
« Reply #69 on: October 17, 2013, 09:13:38 PM »
just avast. i think. but i have to set avast off for 10 min  then i cant  get on here and other stuff then after 10 in avast turns  on  and  no problem
amd mo error i just cant get on internet unless i turn of avast for 10 min then all is oke
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Re: wpad.net/wpad.dat
« Reply #70 on: October 17, 2013, 10:36:17 PM »
OK lets reinstall Avast to a pristine state

Download Uninstall Utility to your Desktop.
Download the correct version of Avast 
Avast Free
Avast Pro
Avast Internet Security
Avast Premier
Disconnect from the net
Uninstall Avast via control panel

  • Run aswClear
  • It will offer to reboot to safe mode accept that

  • In the Select Product to Uninstall dropdown choose the version of Avast that is on your system.
  • Press Uninstall
  • Once complete reboot your system to Normal Mode
  • Reinstall Avast
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