Hi On a pc that got virus, I now have blank space instead of ads. Here what it look : ht tp://i.imgur.com/zJHgKGS.png ht tp://i.imgur.com/Q3ZAve5.png (remove the space in the http to complete the link) I did try a lot of things to overcome this (and the virus infection), here is a resume : Scans I made : Scan : Malwarebytes Malwarebytes Anti-rootkit TSSDKiller MCAfee stringer Adwcleaner NOD32 HitmanPro Spybot - Search and Destroy SuperAntiSpyware Tests I made : A reset of internet explorer Uninstall - Reinstall IE with control pannel Clear cache using IE tool Clear cache using CCleaner Reset network settings (netsh winsock reset - netsh int ip reset all - netsh advfirewall reset - ipconfig /flushdns) A reset to the router Did try safe zone and compatibility mode for website without change Fix Ie by tweaking.com Windows is 8.1 and up to date. Aside from that, everything work fine, video and games. The problem does not occur in other browser but I would like to fix IE. Any idea ? Thanks.
Perhaps these ad sites have been included in your HOSTS file. c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\HOSTS It may be marked as readonly, system, hidden or all of these.
in ccleaner https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download go to startup and check shared dll's. the ending file.dll if strange name of company.. thats likely it. run adwcleaner http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ and JRT http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/junkware-removal-tool/ after cleaning. reset inetcpl.cpl in run.. goto advanced tab then click reset and check box delete personal settings.
Just to be sure I'm understanding correctly. You somehow got rid of the advertising, now you want it back. Would definitely be interested in the reverse, once you figure out what happened.