PA
Thu Mar 27 16:59:25 PDT 2008
Sounds like hijackware to me, Frank.
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Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.
Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(
http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**
If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin
http://aumha.net
DTS-L
http://dts-l.net/
Flyer wrote:
> I'm working on this but I had this thought. When my pc is turned on it is
> connected to the internet via cable, however, most of the time the browser
> is not open. It is during these periods when the browser is not open that
> I
> get the error message: Windows Internet Explorer Error 8,8,9,0,5. Does the
> fact that the browser is not open have a bearing on how to fix this
> problem?
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:O0aGL16jIHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
>> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>>
>> Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons;
>> or
>>
>> Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer
>> (No add-ons).
>>
>> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer?s (No Add-ons) Mode:
>>
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
>>
>> 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
>>
>> 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6), (b)
>> all toolbars and (c) all third-party Windows Themes (including Window
>> Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this behavior persist? If it
>> does,
>> do NOT reinstall IE7.
>>
>> Uninstalling IE7
>>
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
>>
>> How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7:
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177
>>
>> IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
>>
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
>>
>> 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:
>>
>> Sandi's Installation Tips <= FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO THE LETTER!
>>
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
>>
>> I strongly recommend using
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
>> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>>
>> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>>
>> Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
>> reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
>> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing
>> it to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin
http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L
http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Frank wrote:
>>> With XP Pro, several times a day I get a simple error message: "Windows
>>> Internet Explorer Error 8,8,9,0,5" I click on the X and it goes away.
>>> I
>>> have done extensive research on this error but can not find anything on
>>> it.
>>> It this just a nuisance or is it something I have to take action on to
>>> correct? My version of IE7 is 7.0.5730.13.
>>> Any help would be greatly appreciated.