Crazy Adware problem in fresh install of windows

[drarkayl]

I recently got a brand new sandisk SSD.

I already have windows installed on my current HDD but i wanted to install OS and games on the SSD and keep the HDD for storage.

So i disconnected my HDD and attaching the SSD i did a clean install of windows 8.1

NO programs installed or anything like brand new windows i have this annoying redirect adware
(google 'trade exchange adware')
right from the start


I tried wiping and reinstalling but its there again right from the first time i log in.

There are no browser extensions , no crappy toolbars nothing , completely empty c drive.

Can my SSD have some kind of default virus or something?
i know it sounds stupid but how can this exist on a brand new windows?

this is the only drive connected to the system so theres no other way for the malware to enter.

I tried installing with and without an internet connection, no luck.

Please help me out.

 

[drarkayl]

It is rare but I heard there are viruses that hide in motherboard BIOS to be able to survive a reformat. So its either that or your SSD. http/www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/can-viruses-be-removed-from-the-bios-281792/

well I'm assuming it is my ssd since my hard disk is and has been working fine since ages(currently using the OS on the hdd) . I have installed a number of OS's on it and they have worked fine, no virus. So I don't think it's my BIOS.

what seems to bug me is how is such kind of a thing happening with a brand new ssd. Sandisk are a very reputable company. I guess we'll know when I get my replacement ssd and test it again.

 

[zer0c00l587]

My western digital elements external 2tb, came with a rootkit that turned a i7 into a pentium3. Personally i thinks its possible.