Windows Explorer and IE errore

[Dave]

Try to start IE and get Failed to get data 'ad" error. IE
shuts down. Try to open Windows explorer and get same msg
but it opens. Have reloaded XP w/ no joy.

 

[Malke]

Try to start IE and get Failed to get data 'ad" error. IE
shuts down. Try to open Windows explorer and get same msg
but it opens. Have reloaded XP w/ no joy.

A lot of people are getting this lately. It seems to have to do with the
spyware program "CPR". Uninstall it from Add/Remove Programs and scan
with Spybot Search & Destroy from www.security.kolla.de and Ad-aware
from www.lavasoftusa.com. Be sure to update these programs before
running them. It is best to run antivirus and spyware removal tools in
Safe Mode.

Malke