ie6 starts automatically

[Guest]

I 've recently noticed that ie6 starts automatically when i log on to windows
(2000). I 've checked my startup processes and i found an executable which
wasn't there before. This is iepeers.exe and it is the only *.exe which might
be related to ie6. This exe is in the system32 folder and i cannot find it's
author. Is it something that microsoft recently added and how did it get into
my startup items?
Thanks any help would be appreciated.
Alex

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Alex

iepeers.exe is nasty scumware. Follow the instructions below carefully to
fully clean your system:

Be aware, there are many types of scumware that your antivirus and some
removal tools cannot detect or remove. Therefore, use the programs as
described in the instructions here. Some variants can continue to replicate
themselves each time your computer starts up if not properly removed.

Update and run your antivirus.

Then go here and get an online scan;
Panda Active Scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

Work through the steps here:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Download and install HiJackThis. This step is one of the most important.
Follow all instructions carefully. This program should be run in Normal
mode.

How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html

Please.. DO NOT post your log HiJackThis log to this newsgroup. It is
important that you go to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below and
allow the experts there to analyze it for you.:
AumHa HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
necessary steps to clean your system.
(Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log deleted
or ignored.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

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[Guest]

Thanks for the info Jan. Problem Solved...

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Alex

Thanks for the info Jan. Problem Solved...

You're very welcome! I'm very glad to hear you were able to resolve your
problem. Good job!

Thank you very much for posting back and letting us know what worked for
you, and for the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.