IE6 adds /?%20 to URL's

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amsdcj

I understand that there is alreday a topic on this, but I didn't do it
right or understand it. Whenever I go to a website or type a url in,
Internet Explorer 6 adds in front of the url /?%20 (e.g. google.com =
http:///? google.com), and sometimes I have to delete the /?%20
text, click Go, and keep on clicking refresh, or type the url in again.
I have Nortion Anti Virus, Norton Internet Security, Windows Firewall,
Vet Anti-Virus, Spybot and Ad-Aware SE. Can somebody help me remove
this problem?
 
Hi :-)

It is likely that you still have some form of malware or spyware on your
system. If you did not run the programs you mentioned in Safe Mode with
Hidden files enabled, then chances are the programs did not clean
everything. Be sure to update you AV and run all the programs again in Safe
Mode with Hidden files enabled (instructions for how to do this below if
needed). Also, download, install and run HiJackThis. Follow all the
instructions below carefully:

How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict309.html
or
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.:
http://www.hijackthis.de/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10&guestlanguageid=4
AumHa HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
or Bleeping Computer Forum
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
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.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

You should also get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX to have at hand if needed,
available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also... From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)
or Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

How to Restart in Safe Mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406

How to Show Hidden Files
http://snipurl.com/6rl8

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE/OE
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
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I understand that there is alreday a topic on this, but I
didn't do it
right or understand it. Whenever I go to a website or type a
url in,
Internet Explorer 6 adds in front of the url /?%20 (e.g.
google.com =
http:///? google.com), and sometimes I have to delete the
/?%20
text, click Go, and keep on clicking refresh, or type the url
in again.
I have Nortion Anti Virus, Norton Internet Security, Windows
Firewall,
Vet Anti-Virus, Spybot and Ad-Aware SE. Can somebody help me
remove
this problem?
Click to expand...

%20 = a space

http://www.google.co.uk/ hello

Although that url dosnt exsist, notice how the space changes to a %20
 
Hi amsdcj - I assume that you've UPDATED and run the various anti-malware
programs you mention and that these don't show any problem. If this is
correct, then:

Download and run:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG to restore
your default Search functionality and reset your prefixes. You'll have to
manually re-select any Search Customizations you may have had, however.

You can try this also: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFIX.htm


Also, take a look at the suggestions in my Blog, Defending Your Machine,
addy in my Signature below.
 
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