What? I get this error sometimes when I'm doing Google searches.
Google Error
We're sorry...
... but your query looks similar to automated requests from a computer virus or spyware application. To protect our users, we can't process your request right now.
We'll restore your access as quickly as possible, so try again soon. In the meantime, if you suspect that your computer or network has been infected, you might want to run a virus checker or spyware remover to make sure that your systems are free of viruses and other spurious software.
If you're continually receiving this error, you may be able to resolve the problem by deleting your Google cookie and revisiting Google. For browser-specific instructions, please consult your browser's online support center.
If your entire network is affected, more information is available in the Google Web Search Help Center.
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I wonder just how Google actually tries to differentiate real queries from automated queries, because most of the time, I just do one search and get that error. I could understand if I was doing searches very rapidly, but that's almost never the case. What's up with that, Google?
Posted January 29, 2009 Digg It!