"error message of 'you are not connected to the internet'"

Good evening

Download AdwCleaner (by Xplode) to your desktop.
If this link is unreachable, use this one: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/dl/125/

Launch it, click on [Scan] and wait for the scan to complete.
Once the scan is finished, click on the [Clean] button
Wait during the cleaning process. Read the message that appears, then click on Ok. The PC will restart automatically and the report will open at the end of the restart.
Post the report

Note: The report is also saved under C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt

See you

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You didn't download the latest version.

So you go back

Thank you
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Hello! Wow, that's quick, thanks!
Here’s the report:

# AdwCleaner v3.311 - Report created on 11/09/2014 at 21:17:59
# Updated on 09/30/2014 by Xplode
# Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 (64 bits)
# Username: Axl - BABYDOLL3
# Executed from: C:\Users\Axl\Desktop\LOG PC\adwcleaner_3.311.exe
# Option: Clean

***** [ Services ] *****

***** [ Files / Folders ] *****

***** [ Scheduled Tasks ] *****

***** [ Shortcuts ] *****

***** [ Registry ] *****

Key Deleted: HKCU\Software\Conduit

***** [ Browsers ] *****

-\\ Internet Explorer v11.0.9600.17344

-\\ Mozilla Firefox v33.0.3 (x86 fr)

[ File: C:\Users\Axl\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\he95sn7j.default\prefs.js ]

*************************

AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [13595 bytes] - [11/08/2013 11:04:41]
AdwCleaner[R1].txt - [5879 bytes] - [12/17/2013 22:21:47]
AdwCleaner[R2].txt - [7036 bytes] - [11/04/2014 14:00:00]
AdwCleaner[R3].txt - [1304 bytes] - [11/09/2014 21:15:41]
AdwCleaner[S0].txt - [13381 bytes] - [11/08/2013 11:06:58]
AdwCleaner[S1].txt - [4424 bytes] - [12/17/2013 22:22:41]
AdwCleaner[S2].txt - [7021 bytes] - [11/04/2014 14:04:42]
AdwCleaner[S3].txt - [1183 bytes] - [11/09/2014 21:17:59]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[S3].txt - [1243 bytes] ##########

Oh yes, indeed, my buddy had me download an old version and this one detected more things...

# AdwCleaner v4.101 - Report created on 11/09/2014 at 21:33:15
# Updated on 11/09/2014 by Xplode
# Database : 2014-11-07.1 [Local]
# Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 (64 bits)
# Username : Axl - BABYDOLL3
# Executed from : C:\Users\Axl\Downloads\AdwCleaner.exe
# Option : Clean

***** [ Services ] *****

***** [ Files / Folders ] *****

Folder Deleted : C:\Users\Axl\AppData\Local\CrashRpt

***** [ Scheduled Tasks ] *****

***** [ Shortcuts ] *****

***** [ Registry ] *****

Key Deleted : HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Application\Wpm
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{459DD0F7-0D55-D3DC-67BC-E6BE37E9D762}
Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{BCA5B7A6-1041-4AB5-9B51-D295E8A082C7}
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\GoogleUpdate.exe

***** [ Browsers ] *****

-\\ Internet Explorer v11.0.9600.17344

-\\ Mozilla Firefox v33.0.3 (x86 fr)

*************************

AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [13595 bytes] - [11/08/2013 11:04:41]
AdwCleaner[R1].txt - [5879 bytes] - [12/17/2013 22:21:47]
AdwCleaner[R2].txt - [7036 bytes] - [11/04/2014 14:00:00]
AdwCleaner[R3].txt - [1304 bytes] - [11/09/2014 21:15:41]
AdwCleaner[R4].txt - [1826 bytes] - [11/09/2014 21:31:44]
AdwCleaner[S0].txt - [13381 bytes] - [11/08/2013 11:06:58]
AdwCleaner[S1].txt - [4424 bytes] - [12/17/2013 22:22:41]
AdwCleaner[S2].txt - [7021 bytes] - [11/04/2014 14:04:42]
AdwCleaner[S3].txt - [1323 bytes] - [11/09/2014 21:17:59]
AdwCleaner[S4].txt - [1636 bytes] - [11/09/2014 21:33:15]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[S4].txt - [1696 bytes] ##########

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For more information, please do this

Open this link and download ZHPDiag from Nicolas Coolman:

https://nicolascoolman.eu

Or

https://www.commentcamarche.net/telecharger/utilitaires/24803-zhpdiag/

Once the download is complete,

Double-click the icon to launch the program. Under Vista, Seven or Windows 8 right-click "run as administrator"

In the ZHPDiag window that has just opened, click on "Complete"

Let the tool work, it may take a while.

A report will open. This report is also on your desktop

To send the report click on this link:
http://pjjoint.malekal.com/

If there's a problem use one of the following

https://forums-fec.be/upload
https://www.cjoint.com/

Look on the desktop

Select the ZHPDiag.txt file.

Click on "Click here to upload the file".

A link of this form:

http://www.cijoint.com/cjlink.php?file=cj200905/cijSKAP5fU.txt

is added to the page.

Copy this link in your reply.

Thank you

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Hello,

Here is the link:

https://pjjoint.malekal.com/files.php?id=ZHPDiag_20141109_h8k5g9g8s5

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Using the ZHPFix tool:

* Copy all the text in the box below (select it with your mouse / Right-click on it and choose "copy" or do Ctrl+C)

ZHPFix Script
ProxyFix
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Associations] Application: Modified
R5 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = <-loopback>
R5 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1:8888;https=127.0.0.1:8888
O42 - Software: Topaz Detail 3 - (.Topaz Labs, LLC.) [HKLM][64Bits] -- Topaz Detail 3
O43 - CFD: 27/02/2013 - 21:58:52 - [] ----D C:\ProgramData\InstallMate
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Topaz Detail 3]
[HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{116ba71c-8187-4f15-9a1f-c9d6289155d1}]
C:\ProgramData\InstallMate
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Associations] Application: Modified
[MD5.00000000000000000000000000000000] [APT] [{117DD8C2-B947-4D73-B32D-7781B6305C3E}] (...) -- C:\Users\Axl\Downloads\Install.exe (.not file.) [0]
O43 - CFD: 20/10/2012 - 23:51:21 - [] ----D C:\Program Files (x86)\Spybot - Search & Destroy
O43 - CFD: 09/07/2013 - 18:59:35 - [] ----D C:\ProgramData\Spybot - Search & Destroy
O3 - Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - [HKCU]{7FEBEFE3-6B19-4349-98D2-FFB09D4B49CA} Orphaned key
O43 - CFD: 21/05/2013 - 23:51:50 - [0] -SH-D C:\ProgramData\{C4ABDBC8-1C81-42C9-BFFC-4A68511E9E4F}
O69 - SBI: SearchScopes [HKCU] {D944BB61-2E34-4DBF-A683-47E505C587DC} - (eBay) - http://rover.ebay.com
M2 - MFEP: prefs.js [Axl - he95sn7j.default\firefoxdav@icloud.com] [] iCloud page marker v1.2.12 (..)
ShortcutFix
EmptyPrefetch
FirewallRAZ
Emptytemp
EmptyCLSID

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Run ZHPFix from the shortcut on your Desktop (if you are on Windows Vista or Windows 7 or 8, do it by right-clicking --> Run as administrator)

Click the Import button. The clipboard content will be pasted into the ZHPFix input area

NB (W8) : In some cases, the script will be automatically pasted into the script area and does not require clicking the "IMPORT" button.

* Click the GO button to start the cleaning process.

-> let the tool work and do not touch anything ...
-> If you are prompted to restart the PC to complete the cleaning, do it!

Once completed, a new report will be displayed: post the content of this report in your next reply ...
This report is copied to the desktop

( this report is also saved in this folder:
- For XP: C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\ZHP
- Since Vista: C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\ZHP\ZHPFix [R1].txt)

Restart your PC

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And here is the report...

https://pjjoint.malekal.com/files.php?id=20141109_l10n8f6e11l7

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Did you notice an improvement?

Did you restart your PC?

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'tin, but you are my serious hero!! O_o

I tried WildTangent and Google Earth and it works perfectly!
I restarted, as requested. (If you asked me that a 4th time, I would have filed a complaint! ;)

I would like to know what was causing the bug: a malware? Was it the removal of the Topaz photo software that fixed it?
If it’s not too long to explain for you, and not too much to ask: I’d like to know how to fix it if it comes back.

Ps: I posted something else elsewhere, do you think you could take a look? I think it will make you laugh compared to this one. It must be a super simple trick, but I don’t know it...

https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-31032985-ma-souris-vit-sa-vie-tranquille#p31032985

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We clean and finalize

1) You keep Malwarebytes and conduct a weekly scan after updating.

2)Download DelFix by Xplode

Run it.
You have 5 choices:

Reactivate UAC
Remove disinfection tools (checked by default)
Make a backup of the registry
Clear system restore
Factory reset

Check those that are in bold above
and execute
The report is usually found here
C:\DelFix.txt

The rest of the security: http://forum.malekal.com/comment-securiser-son-ordinateur.html

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Well, no explanation, but your link (although dating from 2006, I assume it is still relevant) is quite clear and I understand the why and how...

Thank you again for the time spent with me!