Hi skip
This is possibly being caused by third party programs that have infected
your system, such as malware, parasites and/or other scumware.
From Control Panel> Internet Options> Advanced> uncheck "Enable third
party browser extensions."
If this allows IE to work, then you have scumware on your system. First
clean you machine, then Disable the "third party browser extensions." after
the cleanup.
Be aware, your Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans, malware,
worms, etc and neither can other adware, spyware or malware removal programs
such as AdAware and SpyBot, Spy Sweeper, etc., as they don't have all the
necessary definitions. So even if you run one or even two of them 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. Follow the steps here carefully:
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Then visit these two sites to test for parasites and help basic cleaning:
On-Line Check
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
and
Quick-Fix Protocol.
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
Also download and install HiJackThis -
This will show i f you have any other nasties on your system, , what kind
and where.
How to download and install HiJackThis:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict309.html
Please DO NOT post your 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
or HJT - CastleCops
http://castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.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. All responders are volunteers and they are very busy, so please
be patient.)
Hope this helps.
Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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