Google CAPTCHA message ??

[ol_Bombero-JC]

When trying to use Google search (just recently) a message appears
which is called CAPTCHA with a squiggly word with a box below it,
to enter and clear the above.

Never have had that before - and not about to try it or a link which
is included.

Unfortunately, it's like the Energizer Bunny - just keeps coming up (now) on anything entered in Google search.

Calling up that info (by using Yahoo search) a "Google" site claims
it's to verify you are not a robot.
Supposedly entering the word and it will clear.

Of course, no way to verify *that* information is "legit".

Soooo has anyone had experience with this?...:h

BTW - virus (etc) scan shows - none

~

[LittleBill]

its because the ISP is natting a ton of customers out of the same public ip.

if that's gibberish to you just enter the captcha, no security issue there

[mich800]

ol Bombero-JC wrote:
Thanks for the replies!

After reading some info on it, seems it is simply an anti-robot "device".

Like everyone, I had entered the word "codes" for various sites, etc.
in the past - but *never* had that one with Google.
(And had used Google searches for years on this same laptop)

As one of the sites indicated - it just goes away by itself, which it did. (I have used Google since).

If it shows up again, I'll "bite" - and enter the req'd word.

:C

I have never encountered a captcha with Google. But I am always logged into google so maybe that makes a difference.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Thanks for the replies!

After reading some info on it, seems it is simply an anti-robot "device".

Like everyone, I had entered the word "codes" for various sites, etc.
in the past - but *never* had that one with Google.
(And had used Google searches for years on this same laptop)

As one of the sites indicated - it just goes away by itself, which it did. (I have used Google since).

If it shows up again, I'll "bite" - and enter the req'd word.

:C

[MrWizard]

i hit captcha on a lot of sites
but i don't remember getting it on google
and i do a lot of google searches
but then i do use gmail and have a browser window open on that most of the time
plus my android devices
so i'm already tracked and verified

[darsben1]

Make sure your date and time are correct on your computer

[delwhjr]

Google does this from time to time. They think the search is automated. Most of the time just clearing your browser cache(history) will make it go away. If not enter the info and go on. If you really hate it use another search engine like Yahoo or Bing. They do not use it.

[Trackrig]

I see and use them all of the time. You're right, the site is checking to see if you're a robot. I've never heard of using one that led to problems. The main problem is sometimes trying to read the number or word they want you to enter. If you can't read it, usually there's a button to click on for them to give you another one to see if you can read it.

Bill