Amazon and AliExpress ads in almost every website

ignaciojn

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Please help me, I'm clueless and desperate. :(


My systems are always squeaky clean. Never had virus, spyware, trojans, etc. Not a single one.


But two days ago, I noticed a constant ad, in almost every website. It's always the same one (screenshot attached).
It happens in both Chrome and IE.


I've scanned my system with Norton Antivirus, Malwarebytes, checked the registry, my installed software, and every single folder. There's nothing funky.


Out of desperation, I did a clean Windows install. Not upgrade, but complete reinstall... And the ad is still there!!!


Please, any help would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks in advance.


OS: Windows 10 Technical Preview




 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G55VW
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM
    Motherboard
    Intel HM77 Chipset
    Memory
    12GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GTX 660M
    Sound Card
    VIA HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi
    Browser
    Chrome Stable
Disable it in both.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
How do I disable them?
I forgot to say I have no extensions in Chrome or IE.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G55VW
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM
    Motherboard
    Intel HM77 Chipset
    Memory
    12GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GTX 660M
    Sound Card
    VIA HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi
    Browser
    Chrome Stable

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
Thank your for your prompt reply.
But as I said, I don't have add-ons or extensions. :(
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G55VW
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM
    Motherboard
    Intel HM77 Chipset
    Memory
    12GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GTX 660M
    Sound Card
    VIA HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi
    Browser
    Chrome Stable
Sounds like a Browser hi-jack. Majorgeeks.com Malware forum has some good info on how to clean and check for possible hi-jacks for the browser.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
Thank you. Tried that without success. My system seems to be completely clean.

I did a super clean install of Windows 7, even with the command "Diskpart > Clean all" and when I open IE for the first time, without installing anything, the ads are there!!!

I'm starting to think the issue is with my router or ISP and not my system. Tried "ipconfig /flush dns", but didn't work.

I'm really out of ideas with this.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G55VW
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM
    Motherboard
    Intel HM77 Chipset
    Memory
    12GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GTX 660M
    Sound Card
    VIA HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi
    Browser
    Chrome Stable
Definitely sounds like you got a hold of something nasty.

Are you running any antispyware of antivirus?

Super AnitSpyware is one the best IMO. I would suggest downloading and running that. It's free for personal use.

AVG AntiVirus Free 2015 is a great antivirus application.

Have you looked in MSCONFIG for anything running that looks suspicious?

I've never heard of a router doing something like this. Who is your ISP? Did they give you software to install?
Did you install it? You should not need any software to use any ISP even if they tell you so.

Where did you get your "super clean" copy of Windows 7? Digital River download? If so did you get it directly from
the Digital River website? Or from an official CD?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Nokia Lumia 2520
    CPU
    Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800
    Memory
    2GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.1"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    32GB SSD
    Case
    Asus Case
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wedge Keyboard
    Mouse
    Bornd Bluetooth Mouse
    Browser
    IE 11

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G55VW
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM
    Motherboard
    Intel HM77 Chipset
    Memory
    12GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GTX 660M
    Sound Card
    VIA HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi
    Browser
    Chrome Stable
Interesting. You learn something new every day.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Nokia Lumia 2520
    CPU
    Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800
    Memory
    2GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.1"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    32GB SSD
    Case
    Asus Case
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wedge Keyboard
    Mouse
    Bornd Bluetooth Mouse
    Browser
    IE 11
Sorry I didn't see this earlier, but what you were saying in your first post did seem to point to a problem outside of your computer. Glad you got it sorted out, that's kind of scary if your router can be hijacked like that.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Tansformer Book Flip TP500LN
    CPU
    Intel i5-4210U
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce GT 840M
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" Touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    1TB Hybrid
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000
Sadly, I'm back.

The last couple of days I was using the laptop with my home network, and everything was dandy.
Today, I brought it back to my work network, and the ads are back. :(

Some details: I have an Encore ENDSL-A2+WIGX2_V2 wireless modem/router. It's connected to a desktop PC.
The desktop doesn't have the ads issue, but my laptop (connected via wi-fi) does.

Please, any help would be greatly appreciated.

UPDATE: I changed to Google DNS, reset Chrome settings and the ads are gone. Hope it stays this way, but still would like to solve the issue.
Also, as a precaution, I did a 30-30-30 router reset.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G55VW
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM
    Motherboard
    Intel HM77 Chipset
    Memory
    12GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GTX 660M
    Sound Card
    VIA HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi
    Browser
    Chrome Stable
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