Frank
Sat May 10 01:52:13 PDT 2008
"Burgie" <f350man@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:6D5CF881-555B-4D50-88DC-93C67F18A767@microsoft.com...
> Hello...
>
> I am running a Lenovo Z61m notebook with MS Vista Home premium, IE 7 and
> all
> recent updates. I have run MS Defender and McAfee full system scan with no
> errors.
>
> I have recently noticed that whenever I start a new IE window I see a very
> brief "Windows Installer Preparing to Install" window flash across the
> screen immediately before IE opens fully? It happens every time I open
> Internet Explorer...
>
> What is this?
> Is it a problem? Virus? Spyware? Microsoft update bug?
> How do I fix it?
>
> I would appreciate any feedback...and remedy!!!
>
> Thanks, in advance!!!
>
> Burgie
Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince
you that you owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.
--
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
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