google error - Its saying I have a virus/spyware.

[Fett]

has anyone ever had this error message when searching using google?

We're sorry...
... but we can't process your request right now. A computer virus or spyware application is sending us automated requests, and it appears that your computer or network has been infected.

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

We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope we'll see you again on Google.
To continue searching, please type the characters you see below:

I then have to type in the text in the word box to continue using google.

Could I have a virus or spyware? I have d/l spydoctor, adaware,spybot killer, MS beta spyware remover and Im running them all.

[sniper]

do you have an anti virus program ? if not try www.grisoft.com and get the free version of avg, when you say you are running them all are you doing full system scans ?

[Fett]

Hi sniper , Yeah I ran em all but decided on a good ole format instead . almost as fast a completet scans with the various spyware/virus progs. Cheers for the advice, I d/l avg free.

[b!lly]

darn u must be realy fast at formating m8,shpuldnt take that long to run all full system scans.
did the format sort your problem

[Fett]

By time ive ran each prog doing a full scan its faster to format. The format aint sorted it. Im still gettign the message . I did a search on the net and a few people have had the same problem

[meatball871]

try using adaware spyware work very well

[Mav]

this usually happens if ur surfing without your real ip through a proxy etc