Frank
Thu May 08 08:54:23 PDT 2008
"uyk7" <uyk7@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E5AED0BD-F718-41CB-BC9E-829C569E9AF7@microsoft.com...
> Periodically IE 7 will continuously open new windows of the tabbed window
> I
> am attempting to close. These are not popups nor are they new tabbed
> windows,
> they are new pages opening up. I am running IE 7 on Windows Vista Home
> Premium. Has anyone else had this problem or is it limited to my Acer
> desktop? Thanks.
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 OE/WM
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