explorer now acting as pop up ad constantly

[Gail Jennings]

I am having a real problem with internet explorer now. It
has started performing as a pop up ad regardless of what
activity currently being used. It totally takes over my
screen. This started about one week ago. Has anyone else
had this problem?

 

[WVMCL]

I am having the same problem. I think it is cased by
spyware. You might have to get a spyware remover.

 

[Gail Jennings]

I appreciate the feedback.At least I know that I'm not
alone with this problem.

 

[Andrew]

If IE is taking up your whole screen, try pressing the F11
button. It toggles between full screen and normal
maximized.

 

[H Leboeuf]

Rule out parasites.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

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

If the popups come from MS Messenger.
Stop Messenger SPAM
http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/spam/messenger.php


Stop Messenger SPAM
The developer of the messenger spam software indicates on their web site
that "these messages are completely anonymous and virtually untraceable.
With this program your IP address never shows up anywhere."
http://www.stopmessengerspam.com/