proxy settings

[henry czerwonka]

Almost every time I use my web browser (explorer 6.0) it
detects proxy settings before opening. This usually takes
several seconds.

Why does my browser detect proxy settings? What are proxy
settings?

My browser has been very slow going from page to page.
Does this have any relationship to the proxy settings?

Are the above symptoms of a virus?

 

[Guest]

I have the same problem, if it gets resolved please e-
mail me the solution. (e-mail address removed). Thanks

 

[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
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Proxy issues.
http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/ieproxy.htm

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