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Old 08-30-2012, 02:55 PM
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I've got double underlined links spread all over people's posts, and 3 or 4 times now, when clicking on a new page to catch up on the news, I was directed to a search engine I have never heard of. What's Up With That?????
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Old 08-30-2012, 03:06 PM
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Haven't experienced anything like that. Wonder what happened? The board was down for a while today, but hopefully is wasn't caused by someone/something nasty.
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Old 08-30-2012, 03:25 PM
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I've got double underlined links spread all over people's posts, and 3 or 4 times now, when clicking on a new page to catch up on the news, I was directed to a search engine I have never heard of. What's Up With That?????
You just may have picked up a virus or malware. Depending on your operating system I would go back and so a restore from a few days ago if at all possible.

If that does not work boot your computer in safe mode (assuming a windows system) with network capability.

Go to Malwarebytes.org and download their malware program and run it while in safe mode.

Update your anti-virus software and run that. If you do not have an anti-virus program go to Microsoft.com and download Security essentials (it's free).

Good luck.

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