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    • Wandaevert
      Wandaevert last edited by leocg

      Browser Hijack

      Am sure this problem has been posted before have tried all I knoaw but no luck can someone advise how to stop this.
      Much appreciated.

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      • leocg
        leocg Moderator Volunteer @Wandaevert last edited by

        @wandaevert If you say about what you are talking, maybe someone can help.

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        • Wandaevert
          Wandaevert @leocg last edited by

          @leocg Sorry when I am clicking on a website the browser will take me to another website like a betting site etc,

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          • leocg
            leocg Moderator Volunteer @Wandaevert last edited by

            @wandaevert If it happens only on specific websites, it's probably them doing it. If it happens on all pages, then it may be a bad extension or even a malware.

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            • Wandaevert
              Wandaevert @leocg last edited by

              @leocg the browser does get hijacked to a few other sites as well could you advise if you don’t mind all the settings I should have on Opera .
              Many Thanks

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              • leocg
                leocg Moderator Volunteer @Wandaevert last edited by

                @wandaevert First thing would be to disable all extensions.

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                • Wandaevert
                  Wandaevert @leocg last edited by

                  @leocg Thanks is that in the menu.

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                  • leocg
                    leocg Moderator Volunteer @Wandaevert last edited by

                    @wandaevert The extensions? Check Menu > Extensions

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                    • Wandaevert
                      Wandaevert @leocg last edited by

                      @leocg Appreciate your help.

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