Blank Page -Windows Internet Explorer

[Guest]

Hi,

I'm running Windows XP Home ED. lately when I close applications like my
pic., my music, my computer, etc. a blank web page opens with about:blank
in the address bar. This is getting really annoying!! Any suggestions how I
can stop this?
Thanks

 

[Rock]

Hi,

I'm running Windows XP Home ED. lately when I close applications like my
pic., my music, my computer, etc. a blank web page opens with about:blank
in the address bar. This is getting really annoying!! Any suggestions how
I
can stop this?

To be clear on this are you saying that with nothing open but My computer,
you close that, and internet explorer (what version is it, IE6 or IE7?)
opens on it's own to about:blank?

Without knowing more I would start with a thorough scan for malware.

Malware Removal
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Richard Harper’s Guide to Cleaning Pests
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

 

[Guest]

Thanks I'll give this a try!