(OT) How to stop pop up of XXX site in IE?

[SRIKANTH NS]

Hi
I have a PC in Office which is connected to internet for browsing . This was
meant for tech literature survey etc.,
But some body was browsing XXX sites when I was on leave and now after 5 or
6 minutes of browsing, an IE window opens up suddenly of a XXX site.

I went to tools , options in IE and deleted all cookies, Temp IE files.
Not satisfied with it I cleaned out the remaining absolutely by deleting
every file in Temp IE files folder.
It has a Google toolbar which is supposed to prevent such pop ups , but that
also is not happening.

When this happens during official work and if some of the colleagues happen
to be nearby, it creates an embarassing situation. How to remedy the
situation.
Running Win 2000 professional server edition in a stand alone PC with IE6.

Cheeka

 

[Barthec]

Hi Hello

[...] How to remedy the situation.

Hmm, i see two solutions:
1. Install greatest of the greatest: Mozilla (Firebird)
http://www.mozilla.org/

2. Install IE "improver": Avant Browser
http://www.avantbrowser.com

Regards

 

[Randy Bard]

Get and use these freeware anti-spyware tools and see if they don't
correct your problem. If not, let us know.

Ad-Aware
(Liteware) (free for personal use)
OS: Win 98/NT/ME4/XP/2000
Languages: English
Description: Ad-aware is a free multi spyware removal utility. It
comprehensively scans your memory, registry, hard, removable and
optical drives for known sypware components (e.g., Datamining,
aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, Keyloggers, selected
traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking
components) and lets you remove them safely. Many options like
scanning depth or automatic modes can be set in the preferences
menu.Ad-aware features an easy to use wizard-style interface, guiding
you through the scanning and removal process. A detailed log file can
be created automatically or manually after scanning. NOTES: check Home
Page for updated ref files or use RefUpdate. Users report that the
program works in Win95. Information on one fix that may be needed is
available on the Lavasoft site: Article # 03051201 Missing DLL Message
When Attempting To Run Ad-aware on the Microsoft Windows 95 Operating
System http://www.lavahelp.com/articles/v6/03/05/1201.html
Author: Company: Lavasoft
Home Page:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Download v6.181 (1.7 MB)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
(desc. rev.: 2003-10-27)

Spybot Search & Destroy
(Freeware)
OS:
Languages: English
Description: SpyBot-S&D searches your hard drive for so-called
spy- or adbots; that is, little modules that are responsible for the
ads many programs display. Many of these modules also transmit
information, including your surfing behavior on the Internet. If
SpyBot-S&D finds such modules, it can remove them. Another feature
of Spybot S&D is the removal of usage tracks, which makes it more
complicated for unknown spybots to transmit useful data. The list of
last visited websites, opened files, started programs, cookies, all
that and more can be cleaned. Supported are the three major browsers
Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator and Opera. Spybot-S&D
also contains some routines to find and correct invalid entries
(regarding links left over from software uninstalled long ago, for
example) into the registry (the global Windows database for settings).
Author: Company:
Home Page:
http://security.kolla.de/
Download page v 1.2 (3.5 MB)
http://security.kolla.de/
(desc. rev.: 2003-07-31)

 

[Steven Burn]

Hi
I have a PC in Office which is connected to internet for browsing . This was
meant for tech literature survey etc.,
But some body was browsing XXX sites when I was on leave and now after 5 or
6 minutes of browsing, an IE window opens up suddenly of a XXX site.

I went to tools , options in IE and deleted all cookies, Temp IE files.
Not satisfied with it I cleaned out the remaining absolutely by deleting
every file in Temp IE files folder.
It has a Google toolbar which is supposed to prevent such pop ups , but that
also is not happening.

When this happens during official work and if some of the colleagues happen
to be nearby, it creates an embarassing situation. How to remedy the
situation.
Running Win 2000 professional server edition in a stand alone PC with IE6.

Cheeka

B Gone
www.it-mate.co.uk/support/bgone.asp

--
Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)

 

[vanrinsg]

Is it a message (not really a IE page) in a box in the middle of your screen
?
If yes, you will have to do something else : Unset an option by using by ex
'ShootTheMessenger'

 

[Bob Adkins]

Hi
I have a PC in Office which is connected to internet for browsing . This was
meant for tech literature survey etc.,
But some body was browsing XXX sites when I was on leave and now after 5 or
6 minutes of browsing, an IE window opens up suddenly of a XXX site.

I went to tools , options in IE and deleted all cookies, Temp IE files.
Not satisfied with it I cleaned out the remaining absolutely by deleting
every file in Temp IE files folder.
It has a Google toolbar which is supposed to prevent such pop ups , but that
also is not happening.

When this happens during official work and if some of the colleagues happen
to be nearby, it creates an embarassing situation. How to remedy the
situation.
Running Win 2000 professional server edition in a stand alone PC with IE6.

Try BHODemon.

It's a tiny 1 file executable that has the ability to disable the nasty
Browser Helper Objects that unscrupulous sites install through ActiveX
controls. Get rid of these, and voila! Popups are gone!

Search on google, you'll find it instantly.

Bob

 

[discogail]

Randy Bard provides a link to Spybot in his reply.
d/l..install...........open the program........then hit "Search for
Updates".....get 'em all.......then "Check for Problems'. Let Spybot remove
everything listed in RED.
Reboot...
if your problem persists.........get HijackThis from
http://www.merijn.org/files/HijackThis.exe
d/l to a folder of your choice...or create a new one.....doubleclick
it...hit "Scan"...then "Save Log". it'll open in notepad. Copy (edit..select
all..copy) the log...........
come to SpywareInfo: http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/

go to the "Spyware & Hijackware category..& post your problem & paste
(CTRL-V) the log into your post.

 

[Duddits]

Hi
I have a PC in Office which is connected to internet for browsing . This was
meant for tech literature survey etc.,
But some body was browsing XXX sites when I was on leave and now after 5 or
6 minutes of browsing, an IE window opens up suddenly of a XXX site.

I went to tools , options in IE and deleted all cookies, Temp IE files.
Not satisfied with it I cleaned out the remaining absolutely by deleting
every file in Temp IE files folder.
It has a Google toolbar which is supposed to prevent such pop ups , but that
also is not happening.

When this happens during official work and if some of the colleagues happen
to be nearby, it creates an embarassing situation. How to remedy the
situation.
Running Win 2000 professional server edition in a stand alone PC with IE6.

Cheeka

Sounds like your co-worker picked up some spyware. Spybot Search And
Destroy should solve your problem.
http://www.safer-networking.org/

regards

Dud