Hi Art
You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, but, it sounds like
possible malware.
Be aware, your Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans, malware,
worms, etc and neither can other adware or spyware related programs such as
AdAware and SpyBot. They don't have the proper definitions. So even if you
run it and nothing shows up, it does not mean your system is clean. It
takes a series of programs to fully clean your machine. Some very aggressive
and damaging variants of malware can replicate themselves repeatedly, or
mutate, if not removed properly. Follow the steps here:
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Then visit these two sites to test for parasites and help basic cleaning:
On-Line Check
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
and
Quick-Fix Protocol.
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
Also download and install HiJackThis -
This will show i f you have any other nasties on your system, , what kind
and where.
How to download and install HiJackThis:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/HijackThis_d3155.html
Please *DO NOT* post your 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
or HJT - CastleCops
http://castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html
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. All responders are volunteers and they are very busy, so please
be patient.)
Please post a link to the forum where you post your log back here so that we
might follow your progress.
Hope this helps.
Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE [AumHa]
Data/Comp Technology
www.datacomptech.com
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