Cannot close out the IE explorer window or use shortcut keys....

[Cameron]

I am unable to close the window out by pressing the close
button in the top right hand corner of my browser. The
only way I have been successful at closing it is by using
CNTL + ALT + DEL and canceling the application out in the
Task Manager. I have also found that I cannot use my
shortcut keys anymore. I am using IE-6 for WIN XP Pro.

 

[H Leboeuf]

This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware, parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
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You may also need this removal tool.
CoolWebSearch - CWS http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/cws/
More: Complete list by variant with up-to-date information.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
More: Removal tool: http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip

Henri Leboeuf
Web page: http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/index.htm

 

[George]

I'm having the same problem. I don't see any replies to
your question...have you found an answer yet?

 

[H Leboeuf]

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

and:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
--

You may also download and run this removal tool for the naste cws parasite.

CoolWebSearch - CWS http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/cws/
The: Complete list by variant with up-to-date information.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
More: Removal tool: http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip
More: Removal tool:
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/vbs.bootconf.html

Henri Leboeuf
Web page: http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/index.htm
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