Weird Computer Problem

[The Camel]

When I try to go to Betfair, I automatically go here:

http://search.freeze.com/search.aspx?programid=132&q=betfair.com&ApplicationID={5C4D1A6A-E21E-44AA-BC77-CA33675F8B27}&sc=0&keywords=&programname=My.Freeze.Com&isFromErrorPage=1&SearchConfigurationID=4&SearchType=3&ApplicationType=2&type=W3i_NA,132,3_6,NA%20Error,20120727,16934,0,30,0

It seems like Betfair is the only site which causes my computer to go here.

Any clues to the problem?

[AndrewT]

Have you installed anything recently?

Looks like some kind of adware that hijacks page requests.

[The Camel]

Have you installed anything recently?

Looks like some kind of adware that hijacks page requests.

Recently, yes.. but not today and the problem only started 30 minutes ago

[hector62]

I am having problems getting to a number of sites, BBC ones and Betfair so I do not think it is you. Give it time.

[The Camel]

I am having problems getting to a number of sites, BBC ones and Betfair so I do not think it is you. Give it time.

Ah ok.. just tried BBC and get the same thing.

Are you with BT internet?

[Eso Kral]

Cant get on BBC website either but am not with BT

[kinboshi]

What browser are you using, and does the same thing happen on different browsers?

[hector62]

BBC now OK but still no Betfair. Using a Vodafone dongle.

[The Camel]

What browser are you using, and does the same thing happen on different browsers?

Firefox.

And no, can't get on them with the othr browsers either

[hector62]

Betfair ok now for me.

[The Camel]

Betfair ok now for me.

BBC ok, betfair still fked.

[redarmi]

Im in Jamaica and Betfair is fine for me and not been down at all in past few hours as have had it up for ODI.

[The Camel]

Finally ok

Strange one.

[Suited_Jock]

Straight from Yahoo Answers:

Sounds like an app called "NetAssistant" or "Simppull". Both are distributed by Freeze.com. You should be able to remove those through the Control Panel's uninstaller (Add/Remove Programs in XP or Uninstall a Program in Vista & Win7).

Sometimes when you install a legitimate application a smaller toolbar or other ad is included in it (for ££ advertising/PPC obv).

Have a look in add/remove programs (progams and features for Vista/Win7) and see if you can see any of the applications above if so uninstall them.

It doesn't sound malicious although there are browser hijacking viruses which send any internet traffic to compromised sites, whilst similar i dont think this is whats happened in your case.