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Why does it redirect to another site when I search for something?

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When I enter something into the browser like NFL Jerseys it will pop up briefly to all the web site but then go to a redirected site that has nothing to do with my search.

When I enter something into the browser like NFL Jerseys it will pop up briefly to all the web site but then go to a redirected site that has nothing to do with my search.

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Do a malware check with a few malware scan programs.
You need to use all programs because each detects different malware.
Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of the database.

See also "Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked and What to do when searches take you to the wrong search website

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I ended up reformatting and reinstalling XP. I had enough of the redirects

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Haha!! all you needed to do was download this mozilla addon well if it ever happens to you again just get this ok :) https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/redirect-remover/