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
If you use a HOSTS file, beware of this new issue.
Ad-Aware has decided to include a new detection when scanning the HOSTS
file. This now creates a "Bad hosts file entry" in the log file generated at
the end of a scan. The best thing to do is to place a check in each entry,
right-click and select: "Add selection to ignorelist". Otherwise if you let
AWW "fix" these items it will trash the HOSTS file! Even if you have it
"locked" by [example] SpywareBlaster or Winpatrol. It does not return the
attributes and renames the HOSTS file incorrectly to hosts.
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
Additional link:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
You may need this removal tool.
More: Complete list by variant with up-to-date information.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
More: Removal tool:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
CWShredder - Tutorial
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=47
IMPORTANT:
Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of LSPFIX from
the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when it is
removed, this program will enable you to regain your connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html (if your OS is Win2k or
XP)
Important: "So how did I get infected in the first place?"
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051
--
Henri Leboeuf
Web page:
http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/index.htm
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Joe Reid said:
Thanks Kaylene but your suggestions were't successfull..........I've tried
to reinstall IE but it wont let me...I'm really getting mad at this
thing...HELP
Kaylene aka Taurarian said:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm#IEOpen
Cannot open Internet Explorer [flashes and quits]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;831432
"Iexplore.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close" error message when
you try to start Internet Explorer
Go to Start|Run, and type in: regsvr32 /i urlmon.dll
Press OK, Eventually you should get a Success message, re-boot.
You Cannot Open New Internet Explorer Window or Nothing Happens After You
Click a Link
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q281679
Joe Reid said:
I get the following error message whenever i try to bring Internet
Explorer
up...
"Explorer has caused an error in <unknown>. Explorer will now close.
If you continue to experience problems try restarting your computer."
I've restarted many times....I've reinstalled IE6 and it's
components...and
now I don't know what to do. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
