Redirected host?? Ad-Aware scan result as critical object?

I'm hopeless with computers so don't understand the technical jargon. Whilst doing a scan with Ad-Aware it threw up 11 critical objects, all redirected hosts or something. I clicked repair but nothing happened, I've used this program for ages and never seen it before on scan results, all the ''problems'' have 127.0.0.1 next to them. I've no other probs with the comp ie viruses or anything so does anyone know why it would start throwing these up as a problem, what causes it and how I get rid. Is my computer under threat?? Help please, thanks!

Redirected host?? Ad-Aware scan result as critical object?nortonantivirus

"Redirect" probably refers to a browser hijacker; malware that forces your browser to a site you don't want.

You need to immunize your system; I tend to use Spybot Search %26 Destroy but I think Ad-Aware has an immunize option.

Also download Spyware Blaster which is good at immunizing and blocking known malware threats. running C Cleaner will probably help too.

http://100-downloads.com/

Redirected host?? Ad-Aware scan result as critical object?spyware

you should be able to check or highlight the item and tell AdAware to remove it. It will move it to a safe file where you can go in and delete.
First of all I want to commend you for taking the time to run programs like Ad-Aware. I hope you are also running programs like Spy-bot, AVG Anti Virus (all free) etc. These are a great way to keep your computer running smoothly.