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My home router was down the other day. I tried to use chrome, and I got the following error message:
DNS Lookup for "www.searchpage.com" failed. The requested name is valid, but no data of the requested type was found
What in the world is SearchPage.com, and why is my chrome going there?
I have Windows 7 with Microsoft Security Essentials for protection.
Raj More
Posted 2014-09-04T12:51:53.113
Reputation: 831
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Yes Its a "popular" malware who usually comes with freeware programs:
Uninstall it from Computer through Control Panel
Check for unwanted installed plugins
Restore the original search engines of your browser.
Plus, add a new line in your hosts file:
%systemroot%\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
Add this line at the end:
127.0.0.1 www.searchpage.com
Alejandra Moreno
Posted 2014-09-04T12:51:53.113
Reputation: 682
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Looks like malware. I recommend you use a malware scanner to get rid of it. If problems persist, try factory resetting your router or contact your ISP.
Roemer Bakker
Posted 2014-09-04T12:51:53.113
Reputation: 167
It sounds like you have some sort of browser hijacker on your machine, or some other malware, which is redirecting you through the searchpage.com website – Linger – 2014-09-04T12:54:08.497
Yea, looks like that: http://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/280490-dns-lookup-fails-but-only-web-browsers.html
– duDE – 2014-09-04T12:56:32.943Take a look at How do I get rid of malicious spyware, malware, viruses or rootkits from my PC? for help to clean your PC.
– CharlieRB – 2014-09-04T13:09:01.083