popups while closing the IE6.0 window

[Sai]

Hi

I have windows2000 server and IE6.0 with latest
service packs ,Symantec antivirus and Zonealarm basic
installed on my machine(desktop).

During recent days I have a problem with popupwindows
(Advertisements).
when ever I close the IE window a new popup window is
comming up,I disconnected the internet and tried couple
of times opening and closing the IE window,even when I am
diconnected with internet also I am getting the
popups with content "page cannot be displayed" while
closing the IE ,

I tried a lot of options in internet options and security
of IE,none of them worked

I have Google toolbar to block the popups but this is not
able stop the popups that
generates at the close of IE.

I have scanned all the drives with symantec antivirus,no
virus found.

I tried reinstalling the IE,also tried SPYbot,they didn't
help me,

I also tried with different logins(hoping that my docs and
settings have some problem),they didn't work.

IS there any unwanted programmes installed in my IE6.0
registry???

Any help getting me out of this problem is greately
appriciated

thanks in advance
Sai

 

[Guest]

Sai,

Can't make any promises, but You might also try ad-aware
since that seems to be a really good anti-spyware
program. You can download it for free at:

http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download/

I would try it first since it is pretty simple to use.

Best of luck,

 

[Sai]

Thank you very much sir,I will try that one

Regards
Sai

 

[mikedec]

I am having the same problem. If you find out anything, I
would appreciate it if you could e-mail the info at
(e-mail address removed).

Thanks in advance, Mike

 

[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


The best way is to block the server from tracking you in the first place
Blocking Ads with a Hosts File and AdShield. Under the Security Tab download
the hosts.zip file.
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm


How To: Deal with Unwanted Pop-ups
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/nopopups.htm
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Henri Leboeuf
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