Virus- launches Internet Explorer

[SBOFCL]

I have some kind of virus that automatically launches Internet Explorer
windows. The large letters "WWW" flash at the bottom right of my screen and
and IE window opens one after the other. Sometimes it is just a few. But
I've had 50 or more pop up before I have to shut the machine down. Once it
starts, I haven't found a way to stop it. It doesn't seem to damage my
machine or data, but bogs it down so I can't do anything.

I've run numerous virus scans, spyware/malware scans, and even ran my system
restore disc. No viruses or malicious files were found. And the system
restore did not get rid of it.

I haven't been able to figure out a pattern on what triggers it. Sometimes
just a few pop up then it will stop. Sometimes there is a break for a few
minutes, sometimes hours, and rarely days. It doesn't seem to happen when
I'm at work where I don't have an internet connection, but it has on a few
occasions. It happens mostly at home, even when I turn off my wireless.

I don't even know what it might be to do a detailed search on how to deal
with it. Does anyone know or have any ideas? My only idea now is to try
and reformat the entire hard drive, but I don't have the operating system
disc.

Thanks

 

[The Real Truth MVP]

Re: Virus- launches Internet Explorer

Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system.
Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here
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He said he would stop Stalking me If I stopped mentioning his name.
As you can see that does not work. He is a sick obsessive STALKER.





"SBOFCL" <SBOFCL@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F7012DE9-2039-49F0-9663-C52B90AA99A2@microsoft.com...
>I have some kind of virus that automatically launches Internet Explorer
> windows. The large letters "WWW" flash at the bottom right of my screen
> and
> and IE window opens one after the other. Sometimes it is just a few. But
> I've had 50 or more pop up before I have to shut the machine down. Once
> it
> starts, I haven't found a way to stop it. It doesn't seem to damage my
> machine or data, but bogs it down so I can't do anything.
>
> I've run numerous virus scans, spyware/malware scans, and even ran my
> system
> restore disc. No viruses or malicious files were found. And the system
> restore did not get rid of it.
>
> I haven't been able to figure out a pattern on what triggers it.
> Sometimes
> just a few pop up then it will stop. Sometimes there is a break for a few
> minutes, sometimes hours, and rarely days. It doesn't seem to happen when
> I'm at work where I don't have an internet connection, but it has on a few
> occasions. It happens mostly at home, even when I turn off my wireless.
>
> I don't even know what it might be to do a detailed search on how to deal
> with it. Does anyone know or have any ideas? My only idea now is to try
> and reformat the entire hard drive, but I don't have the operating system
> disc.
>
> Thanks

 

[David H. Lipman]

Re: Virus- launches Internet Explorer

From: "SBOFCL" <SBOFCL@discussions.microsoft.com>

| I have some kind of virus that automatically launches Internet Explorer
| windows. The large letters "WWW" flash at the bottom right of my screen and
| and IE window opens one after the other. Sometimes it is just a few. But
| I've had 50 or more pop up before I have to shut the machine down. Once it
| starts, I haven't found a way to stop it. It doesn't seem to damage my
| machine or data, but bogs it down so I can't do anything.

| I've run numerous virus scans, spyware/malware scans, and even ran my system
| restore disc. No viruses or malicious files were found. And the system
| restore did not get rid of it.

| I haven't been able to figure out a pattern on what triggers it. Sometimes
| just a few pop up then it will stop. Sometimes there is a break for a few
| minutes, sometimes hours, and rarely days. It doesn't seem to happen when
| I'm at work where I don't have an internet connection, but it has on a few
| occasions. It happens mostly at home, even when I turn off my wireless.

| I don't even know what it might be to do a detailed search on how to deal
| with it. Does anyone know or have any ideas? My only idea now is to try
| and reformat the entire hard drive, but I don't have the operating system
| disc.

| Thanks

You said you ran... "...numerous virus scans, spyware/malware scans..."
It is important to state WHICH ones you have used.

Before you wipe the system and install the OS again...


Download and execute HiJack This! (HJT)
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/HJTInstall.exe

Then post the contents of the HJT log in your post in one of the below expert forums...

{ Please - Do NOT post the HJT Log here ! }

Forums where you can get expert advice for HiJack This! (HJT) Logs.

NOTE: Registration is REQUIRED in any of the below before posting a log

Suggested primary:
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0

Suggested secondary:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showforum=7

Suggested tertiary:
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25
http://www.atribune.org/forums/index.php?showforum=9
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malware_Removal_HiJackThis_Logs_Go_Here-f37.html
http://gladiator-antivirus.com/forum/index.php?showforum=170
http://forum.networktechs.com/forumdisplay.php?f=130
http://forums.maddoktor2.com/index.php?showforum=17
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showforum=18
http://forums.techguy.org/f54-s.html
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?showforum=27
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7
http://www.5starsupport.com/ipboard/index.php?showforum=18
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
http://makephpbb.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=2
http://forums.techguy.org/54-security/
http://forums.security-central.us/forumdisplay.php?f=13

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

 

[Leythos]

Re: Virus- launches Internet Explorer

In article <DtuDk.1112$pr6.748@flpi149.ffdc.sbc.com>, toidi@tpap.com
says...
> Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system.
> Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here
> http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm
>
> Ignore any posts made by the Stalker Leythos, he's still in love with me.
> He started stalking me after I spurned his advances towards me.
> He said he would stop Stalking me If I stopped mentioning his name.
> As you can see that does not work. He is a sick obsessive STALKER.
>

Do you really want to trust someone that was banned from posting
directly to Microsoft Usenet servers, someone that has posted links to
pornographic materials on HIS WEBSITE, who's website is in the MVP HOST
Block list, and who provides a tool for your use that will block access
to reputable anti-malware sites without telling you he's doing it?

Do you really want to trust someone that has had to change their posting
identity after being busted by MS as a fake MVP?

Stalking, even in usenet is a crime, there are enough pages from your
filthy site to prove you're stalking me in your posts, I have them
documented and certified authentic - it's your call now Stalker.

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