Error Msg Google - Spyware?

aviendha

Hi, just tried opening google page, and error message as follows popped up:
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Google
Error

We're sorry...

... but your query looks similar to automated requests from a computer virus or spyware application. To protect our users, we can't process your request right now.

We'll restore your access as quickly as possible, so try again soon. In the meantime, if you suspect that your computer or network has been infected, you might want to run a virus checker or spyware remover to make sure that your systems are free of viruses and other spurious software.

If you're continually receiving this error, you may be able to resolve the problem by deleting your Google cookie and revisiting Google. For browser-specific instructions, please consult your browser's online support center.

If your entire network is affected, more information is available in the Google Web Search Help Center.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope we'll see you again on Google.

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I deleted all cookies but no luck. Plus the links to spyware/antivirus are windows and not Mac, so just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on my next move??

Thanks!:o

Type 17

What was your search term? (or did this message come up before you typed anything into the search field?)

aviendha

This is before I even get onto Google page. Google is my home page, so when I open Firefox, this error message comes up every time?? I'm also having issues on GMail....

Type 17

Things to try:

Delete cookies (try it again, and look to see if there is more than one Google cookie)

Try a different browser

Try a different user account on your Mac

If you still get the error after all that... well I dunno!

aviendha

Thanks Type17, seems to be back on track again!

Type 17

Any idea if a particular thing you tried was the answer, or did it just start working again by itself?