Frequent Lock-ups

[Guest]

Hi-
My pc frequently locks up after exiting Internet Explorer. If I attempt to
do anything immediately after exiting, it locks up and I have to reboot. If I
wait a few minutes, I don't have the problem. Another problem is after
browsing for a while, web pages stop loading, and I need to shut down
Explorer to fix the problem. Is it spyware? I'm using Explorer v 6.0 and
Windows 98.

 

[Ted Zieglar]

"Is it spyware?"

Here are some ways to find out:

Trend Micro Housecall
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

Webroot Spy Sweeper Free Spy Scan
http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan.php

 

[Crimzn]

I have the same problem and have been trying for weeks to find a solution.
I'm running WXP-Sp2 and have run Spy Sweeper. AdAware, SpyBot, etc many
times with nothing detected. IE has been a bit slower during this period but
functions fairly well. The problem occurs upon closing IE. It appears to
close, sending me to the desk top but then the curser hangs for 30 seconds
to 2 minutes then returns to normal use. During this hang time nothing on
the key board will work. Thanks in advance for any additional advice.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

Hi-
My pc frequently locks up after exiting Internet Explorer. If I
attempt to do anything immediately after exiting, it locks up and I
have to reboot. If I wait a few minutes, I don't have the problem.
Another problem is after browsing for a while, web pages stop
loading, and I need to shut down Explorer to fix the problem. Is it
spyware? I'm using Explorer v 6.0 and Windows 98.

You might be infested with malware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

Help with Hijackware
All MS - MVP Sites.
(http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm)
(http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm)
(http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm)
(http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm)
(http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm)

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

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