Hi,
Have you scanned your computer for Spyware, adware, or virii? If you haven't,
this may be a good place to start.
Scanning for Spyware or adware is easy; first, we'll download AdAware. This is
an excellent program that detects and deletes spyware, and other malware
programs. AdAware is available from:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
After downloading and installing AdAware, *be sure to update
it*. This will ensure you are protected against the latest
threats. Then, run it.
Some versions can be particularly malicious - removing them
can cause you to lose your internet connection. Therefore,
we'll download the next two programs as precautionary
measures. If, after running these programs, you are unable
to connect to the internet, you may need to run these
programs to fix the connection.
They are available here:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
and
http://www.tacktech.com/pub/winsockfix/WinsockFix.zip
Directions for the last program can be found here:
http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257
Note: You'll only need to run these programs in the event
that removal of the evil programs causes some good
components to break. Otherwise, you can safely continue:
Next, we'll get CWShredder. This neat program catches
variants which may have been missed by AdAware. CWShredder
is available from:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip
Once again, be sure to update it to ensure the latest threat
protection.
You may also wish to consider scanning your computer for any possible virii.
There are a variety of good scanners out there, and if you would like some help
in selecting a good one, you are welcome to reply to this thread.
An excellent resource in regards to Adware and Spyware is available below:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Best regards,
Altrus
: my ie loads very slow and never opens. I use other explorers like mozilla
: and i have no problems. i checked all my ie options and they seem to be ok.
: what should i do?
