Start up / Load page problem on ie6.0; also affects win exp.

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Carlos Ouro

I've reccently (since christmas +-) have been having this
strange problem virus like (probably even it):

My ie seems to take about 4-5 minutes to start up instead
of the usual 4-5 seconds, and internet works like ... 1 kbs
(i have 512 adsl).
It also affects Windows Explorer windows, though once
opened, it works completly normal, unlike ie which keeps
beeing extremly slow.

It is no configuration/connection problems, since
exverything works alright:
mIRC;
Antivirus (Macfee);
Winamp;
Adobe Photoshop;
ICQ;
MSN messenger;
Online gaming (Unreal Tournament);
and connection works perfectly with alternative browsers
(Opera - which i am using now).
and i can easilly hav multi-windows open with various
programs np.

A friend of mine told me there has already been some
viruses which caused sintoms alike. But i hav Macfee latest
version/latest virus def. update from 26/12/2003 (3 days
ago) and still it doesnt detect a thing. I hav no knowledge
of anyone having the same problem as i do. Possible
Conflict/Corrupt File/Bug or something? Or probably just
another virus?

PS: I've tryed to reinstall ie, of course it says im trying
to replace it with an older version, since i have every
single update from win update done all the time. Any way to
reinstall it without having to uninstall? (i really need to
keep my definitions/passwords etc); it's the only test i
hav left.

Tanx,
Carlos Ouro aka
TruthSeeker
 
Hi Carlos
It sounds like your IE browser has been invaded by
spyware and parasites. Check this webpage for cleaning
instructions. Ad-aware and spybot are very good tools
that will help you clean your system.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and
Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
 
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