[Resolved] link re-direct

[posse4000s]

thank you.  The OTL Fix log follows. i followed all of the steps in your last post.  I do not have google chrome so i skipped step 3.

========== OTL ==========
Registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{171DEBEB-C3D4-40b7-AC73-056A5EBA4A7E}\ deleted successfully.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{171DEBEB-C3D4-40b7-AC73-056A5EBA4A7E}\ not found.
Prefs.js: "Ask.com" removed from browser.search.defaultengine
Prefs.js: "Ask.com" removed from browser.search.defaultenginename
Prefs.js: "Ask.com" removed from browser.search.order.1
Prefs.js: ClickPotatoLite@ClickPotatoLite.com:10.0.673.0 removed from extensions.enabledItems
 
OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.69.0 log created on 01072013_154735

[posse4000s]

Also I clicked links in both IE and Firefox and did not get any redirects.  i probably did around 20 links in both browsers.

[Maurice Naggar]

You should plan to migrate from MS IE 6 to Internet Explorer 8.


I see that you are clear of your original issues.
If you have a problem with these steps, or something does not quite work here, do let me know.

The following few steps will remove tools we used.

• Download OTC  to your desktop and run it
  
• Click Yes to beginning the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
• You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. Choose Yes.

ERUNT you should keep and use on a periodic basis to backup Windows registry.

Delete the following if still present:
RSIT.exe
SecurityCheck.exe
RogueKiller.exe
Stinger.exe
adwcleaner.exe

Use Control Panel >> Add-or-Remove Programs, and uninstall BitDefender if present   

Safer practices & malware prevention

• Have a hardware router between the incoming internet-modem and your computer.
• Configure your Antivirus software to check for updates daily, at a time in which you are sure the computer will be on.
• Check in at Windows Update and install any Important or Critical Updates offered.
  
  
• Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

• Check on other update issues as well, visit Secunia Online Software Inspector (OSI)
  See How to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs using Secunia Personal Software Inspector
   
   
  
• Download, install, and keep updated Spyware Blaster (free): http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html (all Protections should be enabled at all times)
  Tutorial for Spywareblaster: Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware, Hijackers, and Malware
  
  
• I'd recommend that you get and use MVP Mike Burgess' custom hosts file http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
  See the FAQ page http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hostsfaq.htm
  That would help to keep your browser away from known spyware/malware sites.
  
  
  
• Make regular backups of your system to removable media: DVD, USB external hard drive, etc.
  Having a total image backup of your system stored on DVD/CD is highly important.
  Get and make use of imaging-backup utilities and save them to offline media. That way you have something to fall back to if another disaster hits.
  Examples of image backup software: Acronis True Image, or the free (for personal use) Macrium Reflect http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp
  or Paragon Backup & Recovery http://www.paragon-software.com/home/br-free/download.html
  
  
• Consider using Web of Trust WOT add-on for your browser(s)
  http://www.mywot.com/en/download
  http://www.mywot.com/en/faq/add-on
  
  On some regular schedule, it is a good idea to do an online scan for viruses and malware. Here is a very short list of sites where this may be done:
  
  ESET Online Scanner
  
  BitDefender Quickscan
  
  Trend Micro Housecall
  
  F-Secure Online Scanner
  
  Microsoft Safety Scanner
  
  Panda ActiveScan
   
  
  
• See Six tips to help you stay safer online
  
  
• Never, ever download free games, free tools, videos, mutli-media files or anything free unless you can be absolutely sure the source is safe !
  

We are finished here. Best regards.