Hi Ben
This behavior sounds like the work of malware or highjackware. Be aware,
your Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans, malware, worms,
etc., and neither can other adware or spyware related programs such as
AdAware and SpyBot. They don't have the proper definitions. They must also
be run in Safe Mode with Hidden Files enabled in order to fully scan all
files. Even if you have run such programs and nothing shows up, it does not
mean your system is clean. It takes a series of programs to fully clean
your machine. Some very aggressive and damaging variants of malware can
replicate themselves repeatedly, or mutate, if not removed properly. If you
cannot access the Internet, then download and copy the information and
removal items to a floppy rom another machine and install on the infected
machine. Follow the steps here:
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Download and install HiJackThis. This is one of the most important steps.
Follow all instructions carefully. This program 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. DO NOT
delete anything from the list yourself unless you are an experienced user of
this program. It is important that you post your log on 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 pre- posting instructions below carefully to avoid having your
log deleted or ignored.
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.ph...ghlight=&sid=b59f8de4de1850003b79b74558a4b58b
All responders are volunteers and they are very busy, so please be patient.)
Please post a link back here to your log at Aumha so that we can follow your
progress.
Hope this helps.
Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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I'm so sorry forgot to say its Windows XP Home SP2. I'm afraid this
doesn't
solve it, as soon as you open IE, the window opens but then starts not
responding, you cannot open any menus, press any buttons, etc or open a
webpage. Soon after a second IE window opens, with the same effects as
the
first one.
ben
Jan Il said:
Hi Ben
You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really is a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, try the following and
see
if it helps:
Close all IE open windows but one. Open a webpage. Grab the lower right
corner of the screen there the 3 /// are with your mouse and move it in
toward the center to the size you want the window to be. Then click on
any
link on that webpage and right-click> open in a new window.
Resize the second window to the desired size. Close the first IE window.
Then close that second resized window. Close IE using the File on the
toolbar, not the in the upper right corner. Then open IE and see if
that
gives you what you want.
If not, post back with more specific information as to what you are
trying
to do.
Hope this helps.
Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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please help!
after downloading internet explorer 7 beta preview 2, i decided to move
back
to using ie6. i uninstalled ie7 using the normal add/remove programs,
etc.
but after getting ie6 back it no longer works. when opening it, two
windows
open and both of them do not respond. it is not an internet connection
problem because other internet programs such as msn messenger and
itunes
work.
please help!!
