every once in a while while surfing the internet IE will go crazy and open like 50 IE windows. As i close one more open in its place. There doesn't seem to be one thing that is causing this. it happens while on different web sites. i have used adaware to scan the computer. i also have zone alarm and NAV both of which are up to date. i have no idea what is causing this. sometimes i have to reboot my computer to get all the windows closed and sometimes i am able to close one of the windows, which seems to be the "trigger" and then i can close all of the windows one by one. anyone had this problem or know how to get rid of it?
hmm interesting but shitty.lolol i suggest the most simple wayt to fix this problem... switch your software..i suggest using Mozilla Firefox..it is very popular and highly recomended..also free
thanks but not an option that i want to deal with. i would rather just find out what is causing this and get rid of it.
Most likely, spyware/adware/malware components were installed onto your comp without your consent. There are many ways for them to sneak onto your computer. Some may install them thru a "free" program (such as Kazaa, Grokster, etc. The software developer(s) include these components to offset the cost of distributing them/developing them. Most people just click thru the EULA (End User License Agreement) that partly explains installing the "ad supported" components. They prey on people not reading the eula and/or not knowing computer security. Now if that's not the case, some web sites you visit, including, but not limited to are: porn sites, gambling sites, joke sites, etc. For more information on spyware/adware,visit http://download.com and click on [bold]Spyware Center[/bold] (middle of page). Here are some software to help you get rid of these buggers. WinSock XP Fix 1.2 (safely remove any malware components that maliciously installs over your win sock (this is what gives you your internet connection....use this if you lose your internet connection if your run the other anti-spyware apps) http://majorgeeks.com/WinSock_XP_Fix_d4372.html Microsoft Anti-Spyware beta: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en Spybot: Search & Destroy 1.4: http://safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html Ad-Aware SE 1.06 http://majorgeeks.com/Ad-Aware_SE_Personal_d506.html Spyware Blaster 3.4 (prevents spyware): http://majorgeeks.com/SpywareBlaster_d2859.html Spyware Guard (monitors changes made to IE's home page and installations of BHOs (browser helper objects): http://majorgeeks.com/SpywareGuard_d3045.html CoolWWWSearch.SmartKiller (in case this little bugger prevents you from running your other anti-spyware apps): http://majorgeeks.com/CoolWWWSearch.SmartKiller_v1v2_MiniRemoval_d4113.html CWShredder 2.15 (removes one of the most annoying trojan/browser hijacker that redirects you to coolwebsearch.com or any of its affiliates...don't go to that web site!!) http://majorgeeks.com/CWShredder_d3019.html Your problem may not just be with spyware/adware alone. Install this free anti-virus scanner from AntiVir XP. http://free-av.com Last but not least, update security patches thru microsoft's website and download and install the critical patches! Also, before your run those anti-spyware/anti-virus apps, remember to update them before using them! Let us know of your status after you run thos apps and instll the security patches from Microsoft.
