Can not close windows in IE

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The problem I am having is that I can not close IE window or any other
windows I open when I am using IE. I click on the X (to close) and it goes
into "end program" mode and shuts down IE. Everything else in IE works fine
except for this problem.

This just starting happening. I have the most up to date service packs, I
use spyware, I use McAfee as my security center and I have BBHODemon loaded
and everything is coming back clean. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
 
JenF66:

Just got answer from Microsoft. You need to go into your IE options, go to
advanced. Under the browsing heading, look for an entry that says "enable
third party browser extensions", if this box is checked uncheck it. That
solved my problem. They also had me go in to manage my add ons (internet
options, programs, manage add-ons. A list of add on pops up and I disabled
any that were blank under publisher or (not verfied) even if it had a
publisher.
Hope this helps.
 
I have been having the same problem as the both you and JenF66. I have
downloaded additional adware to assist in indentifing the problem and was
unsuccessful even after removing all infected files. I have just followed
your instructions and the problem has been resolved. Thank you
 
I was having the same problem. I followed the instruction for disabling
thrid party browser extensions and my problem was fixed. Thanks dmen13.
 
dmen13 said:
JenF66:

Just got answer from Microsoft. You need to go into your IE options,
go to advanced. Under the browsing heading, look for an entry that
says "enable third party browser extensions", if this box is checked
uncheck it. That solved my problem. They also had me go in to manage
my add ons (internet options, programs, manage add-ons. A list of add
on pops up and I disabled any that were blank under publisher or (not
verfied) even if it had a publisher.
Hope this helps.
Click to expand...

If that fixed it you have spyware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

CAUTION!!!!! Removing some spyware can damage the Winsock stack and you may
not be able to connect to the Internet. Before you try to remove spyware,
download a copy of LSP-Fix - a free program to repair damaged Winsock 2
stacks (all Windows versions)
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Winsockfix for W95, W98, ME, NT, 2000, XP
http://www.tacktech.com/pub/winsockfix/WinsockFix.zip
Directions here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257
WinXP:
Get WinSockxpFix
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
How to Reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357
In WinXP SP2: You can fix Winsock by going to Start | Run and typing
CMD
In the command window type
netsh winsock reset

See
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/tshoot.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
 
Thank-you so much. It worked for me, too.

dmen13 said:
JenF66:

Just got answer from Microsoft. You need to go into your IE options, go to
advanced. Under the browsing heading, look for an entry that says "enable
third party browser extensions", if this box is checked uncheck it. That
solved my problem. They also had me go in to manage my add ons (internet
options, programs, manage add-ons. A list of add on pops up and I disabled
any that were blank under publisher or (not verfied) even if it had a
publisher.
Hope this helps.
Click to expand...
 
MF said:
getting ready to try this,,, Hope this works,,,, here goes....

hey,,, alright it worked,,, what is that problem exactly... and why did it just start happening... ?
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Do yuo have the PopUpCop on your system ?
I had the same problem and I tracked it down to this popup blocking software.
Kondor
 
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