Hello all,

I have this strange behavior an more than one machine but not on all my
machines.

If I start an explorer window, let's say on C:\Program files, it shows up.
If I click on the address bar and start changing something but don't press
enter, after 5 seconds it reverts back to c:\Program Files. That happens
even if I opened another windows and that the browser is net having focus.
It's as if I was refreshing the browser windows. This happens every 4-5
seconds.

I'm going crazy on this one... any insight?
--
______________________
Alain Maltais
Montréal, QC
Canada

How does this pertain to *Internet* Explorer?

AMaltais wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I have this strange behavior an more than one machine but not on all my
> machines.
>
> If I start an explorer window, let's say on C:\Program files, it shows up.
> If I click on the address bar and start changing something but don't press
> enter, after 5 seconds it reverts back to c:\Program Files. That happens
> even if I opened another windows and that the browser is net having focus.
> It's as if I was refreshing the browser windows. This happens every 4-5
> seconds.
>
> I'm going crazy on this one... any insight?

I believe so because the behavior is the same with web sites... If I go to a
site, start typing something in the address bar and just give focus to some
other windows and wait, it refreshes the browser window and the address bar
ges back to it's former address
--
______________________
Alain Maltais
Montréal, QC
Canada


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> How does this pertain to *Internet* Explorer?
>
> AMaltais wrote:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I have this strange behavior an more than one machine but not on all my
> > machines.
> >
> > If I start an explorer window, let's say on C:\Program files, it shows up.
> > If I click on the address bar and start changing something but don't press
> > enter, after 5 seconds it reverts back to c:\Program Files. That happens
> > even if I opened another windows and that the browser is net having focus.
> > It's as if I was refreshing the browser windows. This happens every 4-5
> > seconds.
> >
> > I'm going crazy on this one... any insight?
>
>

Can't suggest much without knowing your Windows version, other than...

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


AMaltais wrote:
> I believe so because the behavior is the same with web sites... If I go to
> a
> site, start typing something in the address bar and just give focus to
> some
> other windows and wait, it refreshes the browser window and the address
> bar
> ges back to it's former address
>
>> How does this pertain to *Internet* Explorer?
>>
>> AMaltais wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I have this strange behavior an more than one machine but not on all my
>>> machines.
>>>
>>> If I start an explorer window, let's say on C:\Program files, it shows
>>> up.
>>> If I click on the address bar and start changing something but don't
>>> press
>>> enter, after 5 seconds it reverts back to c:\Program Files. That
>>> happens
>>> even if I opened another windows and that the browser is net having
>>> focus.
>>> It's as if I was refreshing the browser windows. This happens every 4-5
>>> seconds.
>>>
>>> I'm going crazy on this one... any insight?

Thank you for your insight
--
______________________
Alain Maltais
Montréal, QC
Canada


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Can't suggest much without knowing your Windows version, other than...
>
> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>
> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
> to an appropriate forum.
>
> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review
> by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>
> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
>
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> AMaltais wrote:
> > I believe so because the behavior is the same with web sites... If I go to
> > a
> > site, start typing something in the address bar and just give focus to
> > some
> > other windows and wait, it refreshes the browser window and the address
> > bar
> > ges back to it's former address
> >
> >> How does this pertain to *Internet* Explorer?
> >>
> >> AMaltais wrote:
> >>> Hello all,
> >>>
> >>> I have this strange behavior an more than one machine but not on all my
> >>> machines.
> >>>
> >>> If I start an explorer window, let's say on C:\Program files, it shows
> >>> up.
> >>> If I click on the address bar and start changing something but don't
> >>> press
> >>> enter, after 5 seconds it reverts back to c:\Program Files. That
> >>> happens
> >>> even if I opened another windows and that the browser is net having
> >>> focus.
> >>> It's as if I was refreshing the browser windows. This happens every 4-5
> >>> seconds.
> >>>
> >>> I'm going crazy on this one... any insight?
>
>