Browsing : suspicious activity

[Sunil]

While using IE 6 to browse, a black command line screen
around 1/4th the size of the monitor pops up thrice. I
did a print screen when it happened again and the path
was c:\windows\system32. Also after closing the browser I
see my network connection icon flashing. I see data being
sent to the computer even though no web page is open.
Also no live update softwares are running in the
background. Please shed some light on these weird
happenings.

 

[H Leboeuf]

Rule out spyware.

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

 

[Mike Burgess]

Sunil,
The first thing to do is to scan your system for the possibility of
unknown\unwanted spyware or parasites that may be causing your problem(s).

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, 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 01-25-04]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid