Google Redirect Virus

Is Avast Free able to detect this & remove it? Thanks!

Generally, yes.

why “generally”?

Not all variants are the same of course.

why is it that av programs are not very useful against redirecting or browser hijacking malware?

my brother -also using avast- had a problem with facemoods hijacking his browser not long ago,being pretty much computer illiterate,he still hasn’t dealt with it.

my brother -also using avast- had a problem with facemoods hijacking his browser not long ago,being pretty much computer illiterate,he still hasn't dealt with it.
then he should post here and let Essexboy have a look...

his english is rubbish as well ;D

Now you’ve also become a language critic ??? Try to remember that for most people on this forum,
English is a second language. Wonder how well you would fair in another language ???

Currently no AV can stop certain variants… I came across a new one yesterday and I am still struggling to get access to the system to commence repairs (this one is running Kaspersky )

bob,there seems to be some misunderstanding,i was referring to my brother when i said his english was no good,meaning he probably wont benefit much from forums since he wont be able to communicate properly or efficiently.