WEBSITE HIJACKING

Thank you Dale. You are a good man.

It seems more and more that the problem is with my computer and not an internet problem. That is a big relief. The thought of a potential client trying to reach me and ending up somewhere else was really annoying.

Yes, it's nice to see ya'll here on AR.

Steve

Hi Carl,

Nice to hear from you, thank you for your well wishes.

I don't think the problem is with my website. It actually happens from AR links just as much as with my website links. I am beginning to believe that the problem may be a virus in my computer.

I tried a few spy-ware programs and it still happens, I even gave the computer some home made chicken soup. It is still sick.

I am relieved to believe that the problem is only at my end and not effecting clients being able to reach me.

Anyway, I'll let you know when I figure it out.

Until then, be well

With warm regards,

Steve

Thank you Gene,

Next week, Fios is being installed, and they include some type of antispyware. Since it is a problem within my computer, I'm waiting until then. If that doesn't help, I will have to do something drastic. Maybe if I dump a pot of chicken soup on the computer, the virus will go away.

Ha!

I'll tell ya, it's beginning to be a serious problem. I'm starting to experience new glitches and freezing. This is not a good time for computer problems,

You're right, I will speak to Dom.

I'll email you.

Dom,

You lost me right after f8

I came up with a brainstorm and contacted Dell. They straightened out some problems and the computer has stopped freezing up... that is the good news.

As far as the hijacking problem, I hooked up with Norton (every time I think Norton I think Jackie Gleason), They worked on it for three hours last night and could not get it fixed. It has now been passed on to their research department. They promised to get back to me within 48 hours with some answers.

Today when I got home and turned on my computer I was disappointed to find out that my flat screen monitor died. Good thing I had an old monitor lying around. Boy, does it take up a ton of space on my desk!

So, at this point, I went to Norton, they charged me $100.00, took control of my computer, spent 3 hours and said there were no viruses. But it still was hijacking my browser, the tech said he would have to refer it to the research dept and they would contact me within 48 hours. Eight days later and I have not heard from them. I contacted them again and they once again said that someone from the "Elite Team" would get back to me soon.

I believe I am simply going to get an external drive, copy my important data, erase my hard drive and reprogram the computer.

Hi Dom,

Actually, I just ran over to the local Circuit City and bought one. It's hooked up and I started backing up my stuff.

Gee, I hope this works!

3am your time or mine?

Hey there Dale!!!

How have you been? Thank you very much for the kind thoughts.

I wish you and the rest of all of my good friends at AR a Happy and Healty Holiday Season.

Warmly,

Steve Turetsky