IE6 Pop Up's when browser is closed

[Bill]

I use Windows XP, installed over Windows ME. I ordinarily
use Mozilla 1.5 as my primary browser and email program. I
use IE6 when certain applications don't function correctly
with Mozilla. One day, about a week ago, out of the clear
blue sky, pop up windows began opening in IE6, for no
apparent reason. I have tried updating my AV program
(System Suite 4.0) and running it, to no avail. I had to
change the Security setting to "High", and the Privacy
setting to "Block All Cookies" to get it to stop opening up
window after window. This seems to be a good band-aid, but
I am looking for the cause, and the cure. If anyone can
help, I would be very grateful.

Thanks in advance,
Bill

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Perform the following:

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

Download and run this spyware removal tool:

Stop the Invasion of Adware and Intrusive Spybot Spyware - Restore Your Privacy
http://spybot-spyware.com/

Install the free Google Toolbar (eliminates pop-ups):
http://toolbar.google.com/

To secure your computer and prevent future security breeches,
consider installing a first-rate internet security program:

Norton Internet Security 2004
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2004
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install package

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I use Windows XP, installed over Windows ME. I ordinarily
| use Mozilla 1.5 as my primary browser and email program. I
| use IE6 when certain applications don't function correctly
| with Mozilla. One day, about a week ago, out of the clear
| blue sky, pop up windows began opening in IE6, for no
| apparent reason. I have tried updating my AV program
| (System Suite 4.0) and running it, to no avail. I had to
| change the Security setting to "High", and the Privacy
| setting to "Block All Cookies" to get it to stop opening up
| window after window. This seems to be a good band-aid, but
| I am looking for the cause, and the cure. If anyone can
| help, I would be very grateful.
|
| Thanks in advance,
| Bill

 

[ThongSmoker]

go to www.aumha.org
click on "parasite scanner" on the left column.
the next page will run a program that detects browser hijackings (which can
deliver pop ups). It will list all the problems you have with your browser.
To remove these run ad-aware and Spybot.

 

[IBTerry [MSFT]]

You probably have some type of SPYWARE on your machine.
Try something like Ad-aware. Usually you can find it on Download.com.
There are many..many other software packages that perform the same function
so pick the one that best fits your needs.



Thank you

IBTerry [MSFT]
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