Internet Explorer does not open - Error Message

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Internet Explorer does not open. An error message says
Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to
close.

Here are the details of the
error.

Appname: iexplore.exe AppVer: 6.0.2505.0
ModName: winshow.dll
ModVer: 1.0.0.6 Offset: 000a95e
 
Winshow spyware removal instructions:
http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/w/winshow.asp
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/Winshow.html

Download CoolWebSearch destroyer from here:
www.majorgeeks.com [cwshredder]
http://www.merijn.org/files/CWShredder.exe

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k



Internet Explorer does not open. An error message says
Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to
close.

Here are the details of the
error.

Appname: iexplore.exe AppVer: 6.0.2505.0
ModName: winshow.dll
ModVer: 1.0.0.6 Offset: 000a95e
 
Matt,
winshow.dll = Coolwebsearch trojan

How to remove Coolwebsearch and affiliates
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm#Coolwebsearch

Note: this type hijack indicates an unpatched machine, that is lacking
in "Defense". Please visit Windows Update to avoid these exploits.
[more info]
http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/w/winshow.asp
____________________________________________________________
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-24-04]
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Joe,
Thanks for the feedback ..... however CWShredder is ONLY
a preliminary tool. You still need to use Ad-Aware or SpyBot.

Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
____________________________________________________________
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-24-04]
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