Automatic favorites

[Guest]

How can I stop my laptop fromn generating automatic links in my favorites
folder ? I am at my wits end ! Every time I start up my computer and start
the internet , my favorites list has added some new links and additionally my
home page keeps changing - please help . I am getting sick and tired of this
and would be grateful for some help.

 

[gerryR]

Sounds like you have some sort of spyware

Microsoft have a beta spyware removal tool that is pretty good, you could
try running that, another good one is spybot.

hth
gerryR

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Dave,

Usually, this is a sign of malware. This is usually caused by malware /
viruses. Try Trend Micro's Sysclean package (free), it's capable of
eliminating keyloggers, trojans etc. Full instructions at:

Trend Micro Sysclean package
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=10820

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

MSantispy has an "Advanced tool" on it's menu to reset the browser.

MS Antispy software, and FAQ - Download MS anti-spyware beta :
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en and read the FAQ -
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm