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virus/malware problem please help

U_TouchedMyFries

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Nov 18, 2014
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so I think I got something that I didn't want from something I downloaded. it's called snap.do and it took over my browsers home page so I Uninstalled it from my control panel and now I cannot connect to anything. it's says "unable to connect to the proxy server". what happened and how do I fix this?
 
http://malwaretips.com/blogs/snap-do-toolbar-removal/

That link should give you all the instructions needed to remove it. Snap.do is a major pain in the ass.....
 
Hi friend, if your system is affecting from viruses then keep your computer disconnected from the Internet, and do not use it until you are ready to clean your PC. This can help prevent the malware from spreading and leaking your private data. Thanks.