inconverts to a web browser..

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Mike E

When I open my inbox in outlook it redirects and converts
into a web browser and conducts a search. I suspect it is
some sort of script but I am not sure. ANybody had this
happen to them? How can you fix. I ran anti virus but
nothing comes up.
 
I had this happen to me, but it did it in every folder I
opened. It had something called Popnav? I tried
everyting from scanning, to deleting cookies and
histories, nothing worked. So I had to outsmart it, I
went into my System Tools under Accessories and did a
System Restore to the previous day. That worked
perfectely.
 
See the Adaware/Spybot section....

*** Good security housekeeping tips, in no particular order: ***

* See http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm

* Go to www.lavasoftusa.com and download AdAware...install, launch, update &
run it. This can rid your computer of spyware/adware. Also find SpyBot
Search & Destroy as it will sometimes find things AdAware doesn't, and vice
versa.

* Use antivirus software (www.grisoft.com has a freebie) and update it
regularly - at least once a week; daily if possible.

* Use a good firewall to block access to your computer from the Internet
(www.sygate.com is a decent freebie for a standalone workstation; hardware
appliances are a better choice for networks). For software firewalls, see
BlackIce or the freebie at www.sygate.com - but you do get what you pay for.
For a good hardware firewall, see NetGear or Linksys or DLink - they all
make easy to use products, but make sure they're true firewalls and not just
NAT devices, as those are not going to stop anyone. Expect to pay about $80
USD for a good hardware firewall.

* Get a popup blocker to stop IE popups, such as http://toolbar.google.com
(which is also just plain handy in general)

* Run Windows Update regularly (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) to get
all the latest patches for your operating system.

* See http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm for lots of information on
browser hijacking and how to stop it

* Do not use Imesh or Kazaa any other peer-to-peer file sharing software,
ever.

* Do not use Hotbar.
 
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