Illegal Operation - HELP!!!

[Ryan]

Everytime I go to open either Internet explorer or My
Computer, a window pops up telling me that Explorer has
performed an illegal operation. Once I click close another
window pops up saying that:

An error has occured in Internet Explorer.
Internet explorer will now close.

If you continue to experience problems please restart your
computer.

I have tried restarting my computer and I have tried
reinstalling Internet Explorer, but nothing seems to work.
My computer has been rendered useless because of this and
I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
-Ryan

 

[H Leboeuf]

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

and:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More: There's a good possibility that this is being caused by a third-party
program (adware, spyware, parasite).
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

If you find this one get the removal tool.
CoolWebSearch - CWS http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/cws/
More: Where a removal program is available.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
Direct Download: If the site is not available.
http://216.180.252.218/~spywareinfo.com/downloads/tools/cwshredder.zip