Hi PLeb
You don't mention which version of Windows you are using, or IE (SP1, SP2).
That does make a difference in some cases.
Which update(s) did you just install?
If you have Google Toolbar or Yahoo Toolbar try disabling them to see it
that stops the problem. If you have Yahoo Companion, uninstall it, as it is
known to cause a variety of problem.
also...
For XP - Insert your Windows Installation CD-ROM.
Go to Start > Run
Type in
sfc /scannow
Then click OK,
This will 'usually' restore any damaged, missing or corrupted files.
If still no joy, then continue below:
Go to Tools>Internet Options>Advanced>under Browsing
Uncheck the "Enable 3rd party browser extensions"
If this resolvs the problem then you have scumware on your system and need
to do the following:
First, Clear the TIF's and empty the recycle bin:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
Empty your Recycle bin, then do the following:
CAUTION>>>> Backup all documents and files before removing any spyware!!
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
also…- Courtesy of PA Bear
Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/tshoot.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com
Download and install HiJackThis. This step is one of the most important.
Follow all instructions carefully. This progarm shoud be run in Normal mode.
How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict309.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 HJT - CastleCops
http://castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html
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.
Dealing with an infected PC
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/expert/russel_infectedpc.mspx
Hope this helps.
Jan
MS MVP/Windows - Internet Explorer
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