Author Topic: Dalesearch virus on my new laptop (Read 2085 times)

darkbrowneggs · « **on:** September 07, 2013, 03:39:04 pm »

I seem to have somehow acquired dalesearch which seems to be a virus which takes over your browser.

I have done the uninstall bit and also have reset my setting to make google my default. But it is still there. I think there might be another one on there as well any thoughts anyone

I have installed Avast but on the free programme, and removed avg

ballingall · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2013, 03:52:58 pm »

There are probably people who can help better than I can with this... It is possible to run a free test virus scan with Kaspersky, which might help to flush out anything else. I am afraid I used to use avast free several years ago, and then I worked in the online fraud team for a bank and learnt a lot more about viruses. I bite the bullet and pay for protection now.

Hope you get it sorted.

Beth

darkbrowneggs · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2013, 03:56:05 pm »

For some reason I tried the switchitoff/thenswitchitonagain method and it seems to have worked for the present

What virus protection do you use and how much is it?

ballingall · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2013, 04:09:47 pm »

I use McAfee, the price varies according to what offer is currently on- it seems to be £30 just now, but my renewal date is in November, and I'm sure my renewal was more than £30! When I worked in online fraud Kaspersky was regarding as being the best by our technical teams, but I'm not sure if that is still the case. It's £40 a year.

But we have it covering 2 laptops and a desk top as well, so it does even itself out.

Beth

Bionic · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2013, 05:22:19 pm »

We use McAfee as well and have it on 2 desk tops and a lap top.

doganjo · « **Reply #5 on:** September 07, 2013, 05:39:57 pm »

Kaspersky and McAfee are nightmares to get rid of if you change your mind about them once installed. Personally I've never had any problems using Microsoft essentials along with a regular defrag on CC cleaner, and Malwarebytes - all free.

But then as an Aberdonian you'd expect me to say that wouldn't you?