I must be really bad at this computer thing. I ran combofix, but the log never popped up like it said it would. I asked if I wanted to create a new log file and I click yes. Notepad opened, but nothing was in it.
When it was running, it said a few different things were found etc... Do I need to uninstall now that its done running or should I wait until we have this all worked out?
Well I went ahead and uninstalled it anyways. I think everything is fixed for right now. The computer is running back to normal and internet is as speedy as usual.
You have a rootkit that CF can't handle. You're only 100% sure way to know that your lappy isn't compromised is to back up your data and do a format/reinstall.
this virus cannot be detected by most brand anti-virus software or malware mentioned above.
it hijacks the browser and DNS, very smart when you visit bestbuy, it pops-up bestbuy survey or giftcard offers/fake winner to try to steal your identity;
these sites will be re-directed to. (actully, all traffic sends to your DNS server,)
9newstoday.net
mygiftcarddeal.com
9newstoday.tv;
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