Every time I close a window on the internet I get an error message

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Hi, I was referred to this group by somebody on e-Ba-y who actually knew what
they were doing, and was hoping you could help a complete Windows XP idiot
with something really strange that has been going on with her computer.
Some time ago I heard a virus was spreading and tried to up my security. In
doing so I changed several options or whatever they are called on my
settings. Since then every time a new window pops up while I'm on the
internet, whenever I close it Internet Explorer gives me an error message and
shuts down. Does anyone know what is causing this, or how I can fix it?
Thanks
the preraphealitess
 
thepreraphealitess said:
Hi, I was referred to this group by somebody on e-Ba-y who actually
knew what they were doing, and was hoping you could help a complete
Windows XP idiot with something really strange that has been going on
with her computer.
Some time ago I heard a virus was spreading and tried to up my
security. In doing so I changed several options or whatever they are
called on my settings. Since then every time a new window pops up
while I'm on the internet, whenever I close it Internet Explorer gives
me an error message and
shuts down. Does anyone know what is causing this, or how I can fix
it? Thanks
the preraphealitess
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Not without looking at your computer and without the exact text of the
error message. Only you know what you did. If you look in the Internet
Options applet in Control Panel, you'll see that there is a button to
set security back to default. Do this.

If that doesn't help, then please go to this site to see what
information you need to include in your next newsgroup post:

http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Then come back with all pertinent details and someone will help you.

BTW, the best way to protect your machine against a virus or malware -
and there are *always* viruses and malware "spreading" - is to run a
current version antivirus (not earlier than 2005), keep the
subscription and therefore the virus definitions updated, and practice
"Safe Hex". Here are some links to help you stay safe:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971 - So How Did I Get
Infected Anyway?
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2006/02/05/82584.aspx - MVP
Harry Waldron - The Family PC - How to stay safe on the Internet
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - Eric Howes on
Rogue Antispyware Programs

Malke
 
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