Hi carlsbadjack
You don't mention the version of WIndows you are using, but, they the
following and see if it helps:
CCleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/
or
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144-10315544.html
This should clean the problem file.
If not, then you may have some form of hijacker on your system causing
this
problem: Follow the instructions in the information below to fully clean
your system:
Be aware, there are many types of scumware that your antivirus and some
removal tools cannot detect or remove. Therefore, use the programs as
described in the instructions here. Some variants can continue to
replicate
themselves each time your computer starts up if not properly removed.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
also...
Download and install HiJackThis. This step is one of the most important.
Follow all instructions carefully. This prograrm should be run in Normal
mode.
How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html
Please.. DO NOT post your log HiJackThis log to this newsgroup. It is
important that you go to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below and
allow the experts there to analyze it for you.:
AumHa HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
necessary steps to clean your system.
(Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log
deleted
or ignored.
Hope this helps.
Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
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">I cannot clear one cookie/cache from my temporary internet folder, and
it
is
keeping me from going to my home page of
www.excite.com. The folder is
listed as functions_ie and then the end of it reads
http://docs1.excite.com/functions_ie.js Any idea how to get rid of
this
where I can get back to home page. CHecked every blog and web sit I
could
think of, but no luck. Next step to call help desk.