2 problems with IE ~Please Help

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

Your computer may have been hijacked. For information about pop-up windows,
how to get rid of them, and prevent them in the future have a look at the
link below:

http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#pop_up

It is essential to check for spyware/hijackware/foistware.

Go to IE tools, internet options, general tab. Click on the cache settings
button and then 'view objects'. Delete anything you don't recognise. If you
are unsure, or no objects appear, for diagnosis purposes I REALLY like
BHODemon, available at http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm. It
does not need installing - simply unzip and run the EXE programme. It is
very easy to use.

I find this programme is a better option than IE6's ability to turn off
"Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart)". This disables
*all* plug-ins and makes troubleshooting very difficult.

Many people like AdAware, available at www.lavasoft.de . Make sure you keep
the signature files up to date and remember, AdAware may only remove the
current installation of spyware; it may not do anything about software that
reinstalls itself, so unless you want to get stuck in an endless loop of
hijack/cleanout/hijack/cleanout make sure you get rid of whatever is
installing the junk. See my Troubleshooting advice for information about
how to track down and get rid of spyware completely.
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#tshoot

An excellent replacement for AdAware is Spybot. Again, it is a free
programme which can be downloaded from:
http://spybot.eon.net.au/

 

[Ryu]

I dont know whats wrong with my Internet Explorer but I hope someone can
help. On some sites a the same Ad bannner will appear at the top of the page
and it was never on any of the pages before. Also some times it will not let
me close out of a web site at random times. Is there anything I can do to
fix these problems?

 

[Mike Burgess]

Ryu,
Check for Spyware | Adware | Parasites | Dialers | Hijackers | Trojans:
[Experienced Users]
SpyBot 1.2 [freeware] http://security.kolla.de/

Once installed make *sure* to update via online before scanning!
Fix the items labeled in red, items labeled in blue-green are optional.
Support Forum: http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.cgi
How To: http://www.tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/

[Novice Users]
Ad-Aware [freeware] http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Once installed make *sure* to update via online before scanning!
Support Forum: http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/

[To double-check your system]
Go to: http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
Download "Hijack This!" [freeware] or download direct (below):
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/hijackthis.zip

Unzip, double-click "HijackThis.exe" and Press "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button.
Click: "Save Log" (generates: "hijackthis.log")

Next, go to the below location:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/

Sign in, go to the "Spyware and Hijackware Removal" section.
Press "New Topic", copy and paste hijackthis.log into your new message.
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-11-03]
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[Ryu]

Thanks alot I fixed the problems ^_^

Ryu,
Check for Spyware | Adware | Parasites | Dialers | Hijackers | Trojans:
[Experienced Users]
SpyBot 1.2 [freeware] http://security.kolla.de/

Once installed make *sure* to update via online before scanning!
Fix the items labeled in red, items labeled in blue-green are optional.
Support Forum: http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.cgi
How To: http://www.tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/

[Novice Users]
Ad-Aware [freeware] http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Once installed make *sure* to update via online before scanning!
Support Forum: http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/

[To double-check your system]
Go to: http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
Download "Hijack This!" [freeware] or download direct (below):
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/hijackthis.zip

Unzip, double-click "HijackThis.exe" and Press "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button.
Click: "Save Log" (generates: "hijackthis.log")

Next, go to the below location:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/

Sign in, go to the "Spyware and Hijackware Removal" section.
Press "New Topic", copy and paste hijackthis.log into your new message.
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-11-03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
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http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
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I dont know whats wrong with my Internet Explorer but I hope someone can
help. On some sites a the same Ad bannner will appear at the top of the page
and it was never on any of the pages before. Also some times it will not let
me close out of a web site at random times. Is there anything I can do to
fix these problems?

 

[Mike Burgess]

Ryu,
You're welcome ..... glad to see you have things resolved.
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-11-03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--

Thanks alot I fixed the problems ^_^

Ryu,
Check for Spyware | Adware | Parasites | Dialers | Hijackers | Trojans:
[Experienced Users]
SpyBot 1.2 [freeware] http://security.kolla.de/

Once installed make *sure* to update via online before scanning!
Fix the items labeled in red, items labeled in blue-green are optional.
Support Forum: http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.cgi
How To: http://www.tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/

[Novice Users]
Ad-Aware [freeware] http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Once installed make *sure* to update via online before scanning!
Support Forum: http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/

[To double-check your system]
Go to: http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
Download "Hijack This!" [freeware] or download direct (below):
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/hijackthis.zip

Unzip, double-click "HijackThis.exe" and Press "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button.
Click: "Save Log" (generates: "hijackthis.log")

Next, go to the below location:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/

Sign in, go to the "Spyware and Hijackware Removal" section.
Press "New Topic", copy and paste hijackthis.log into your new message.
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-11-03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--
What You Should Know About the Blaster Worm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
--

I dont know whats wrong with my Internet Explorer but I hope someone can
help. On some sites a the same Ad bannner will appear at the top of

the
page

and it was never on any of the pages before. Also some times it will

not
let

me close out of a web site at random times. Is there anything I can do to
fix these problems?