Question : Google error :  403 forbidden when search

Hi,

we have a network of 2000 users. When we try to search in Google we get...

... 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.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope we'll see you again on Google.

Connecting to Google: 'We're Sorry' page for networksPrint
The CAPTCHA page you're referring to is served by Google when we experience a quick spike in traffic on Google.com. A CAPTCHA image helps us determine whether traffic is coming from automated robot software or individual users. Please be aware that your network is receiving this page because our system is detecting automated querying coming from your network's IP address.

Sending automated queries of any sort to Google is against our Terms of Service. For more information on Google Terms of Service for Your Personal Use, please visit http://www.google.com/terms_of_service.html. Note that "sending automated queries" includes, among other things:

* using any software which sends queries to Google to determine how a website or webpage "ranks" on Google for various queries;
* "meta-searching" Google; and
* performing "offline" searches on Google.

It is likely that a user in your network is violating our Terms of Service by running one of the above programs. Once you've identified this user and he/she removes the program in question, the ban on your IP address will automatically be lifted.

We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to have you searching on Google.com again soon.


Any ideas before we start scanning 2000 workstations ???


Answer : Google error :  403 forbidden when search

Contact Google directly if that is at all possible and tell them you're IP banned and what the exact message is. They will have rediculously accurate logs of violators and what their associated MAC address is on your network. You will easily be able to find the culprit from there. No need to start a mass scan. Unfortunately the proccess may take a few days of finding the right people to talk to.
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