internet explorer

[mutt]

about every 30 minutes my internet explorer automatically
starts on my workstation. There's a web address that it
goes too everytime usually some kind of xxx site and it
adds a bunch of sites to the favorite's list. I've
downloaded Ad-aware and ran it to get rid of any kind of
files that I thought could be doing this, I've also ran a
virus scan using the lastest virus updates but it
continues to popup no matter who is logged into the
workstation. I don't know what else to do. Someone please
help if possible.

Thanks.

 

[Marc Reynolds [MSFT]]

This problem may be caused by a program that is installed on your computer
when you download another program from the Web and install it on your
computer. These programs are typically referred to as <Adware> or
<Spyware>.

To resolve this problem, you must remove the offending program. However,
many of these programs can be difficult to remove. You can use a Spyware
or Adware removal program to remove the offending program from your
computer.

Some Spyware or Adware can be removed by antivirus software. Contact the
manufacturer of your antivirus software for more information about removing
Spyware and Adware.


Some of the companies that provide Spyware or Adware removal programs
include:
- Javacool Software - For more information, visit the Javacool Web site
at: http://www.wilderssecurity.net/specialinfo/rapidblaster.html
- Lavasoft - For more information, visit the Lavasoft Web site at:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
- Pest Patrol - For more information, visit the Pest Patrol Web site
at: http://www.pestpatrol.com/
- Spybot - For more information, visit the Spybot Web site
at:http://www.safer-networking.org/



For more information about ways you can help to protect your computer,
visit the Protect Your PC Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp

For more information about ways you can use your computer to browse the
Web and help make your Web browsing a more enjoyable experience, visit the
Surfing securely with IE 6 Web site at
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...de/en-gb/secureie.asp#XSLTSection126121121120



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Thanks,
Marc Reynolds
Microsoft Technical Support

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