can't keep favorites column on screen

[Joe]

Hello. I have Windows XP and for the past few months
when I am using IE 6, I can't keep the favorites column
showing while I am browsing. It keeps switching
to "search" mode, as if I had pushed the search button.
I have to constantly push the "favorites" button to again
see my favorites listed. I do not have this problem at
work, where I use Windows 2000 Professional. When this
change first occurred, it showed some John Kerry campaign
add in what had been my "favorites" column, and I think
this occurred while I was browsing the NY TImes. Ever
since then I have had this annoying problem. My guess is
that there is something in the registry that does not
belong there. What should I look for? Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Joe

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Joe

Hello. I have Windows XP and for the past few months
when I am using IE 6, I can't keep the favorites column
showing while I am browsing. It keeps switching
to "search" mode, as if I had pushed the search button.
I have to constantly push the "favorites" button to again
see my favorites listed. I do not have this problem at
work, where I use Windows 2000 Professional. When this
change first occurred, it showed some John Kerry campaign
add in what had been my "favorites" column, and I think
this occurred while I was browsing the NY TImes. Ever
since then I have had this annoying problem. My guess is
that there is something in the registry that does not
belong there. What should I look for? Any suggestions?

It is possible you have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on your
system that can cause this problem. In addition to running your updated
anti-virus program, you should do the following to be sure none of these are
present on your system. Follow all instructions carefully:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
AdAware SE
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.


Hope this helps

Jan
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[Joe]

-----Original Message-----
Hi Joe


It is possible you have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on your
system that can cause this problem. In addition to running your updated
anti-virus program, you should do the following to be sure none of these are
present on your system. Follow all instructions carefully:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
AdAware SE
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.


Hope this helps

Jan
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that's why they're so contagious.

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.
Jan: Thanks. This loks like a good solution. I'll give

it a try.
Joe

 

[Jan Il]

it a try.

You're very welcome, Joe!

Jan
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.