| Subject: iexplore error dialog every 20 seconds |
| Group: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general |
| Date: 7/21/2008 1:24:01 PM |
| From: =?Utf-8?B?bGF1cmllX2c=?= [Email Address Protection] |
hi i keep getting a small error dialog box that only says "iexplore" with a red circle white x and OK. I have Windows XP pro. A new error pops up every 20 seconds or so. Doesn't matter what application i am running or even if nothing is opened. Nothing seems out of ordinary in Task Manager. I've done a full virus scan but all clear. Laurie |
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| Subject: Re: iexplore error dialog every 20 seconds |
| Group: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general |
| Date: 7/21/2008 1:37:07 PM |
| From: "Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM" [Email Address Protection] |
"laurie_g" <laurieg@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6A39CE00-B84B-4814-BADD-7E70A0F7C151@microsoft.com... > hi > i keep getting a small error dialog box that only says "iexplore" with a > red > circle white x and OK. I have Windows XP pro. A new error pops up every 20 > seconds or so. Doesn't matter what application i am running or even if > nothing is opened. Nothing seems out of ordinary in Task Manager. > > I've done a full virus scan but all clear. > > Laurie IE version? WinXP Service Pack level? 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 Do not reply with email |
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| Subject: Re: iexplore error dialog every 20 seconds |
| Group: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general |
| Date: 7/21/2008 1:42:24 PM |
| From: Leonard Grey [Email Address Protection] |
Malicious software such as viruses or spyware could be installed on your computer. "How to Tell if a Malfunctioning PC Has a Virus" http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-1054842.html "Cleaning a Pest-Infected Computer" http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm --- Leonard Grey Errare humanum est laurie_g wrote: > hi > i keep getting a small error dialog box that only says "iexplore" with a red > circle white x and OK. I have Windows XP pro. A new error pops up every 20 > seconds or so. Doesn't matter what application i am running or even if > nothing is opened. Nothing seems out of ordinary in Task Manager. > > I've done a full virus scan but all clear. > > Laurie |
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