Every time I key something in to my address bar, my XP tries to send a report and closes the windows. I can only clik on links to keep it from happening, and my AD AWARE virus program keeps locking up. Is this a virus?
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try NOD32, www.eset.com
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If you have installed some software packages that monitor Ad sites and or pop-ups, your Hosts file in C:&#92;windows&#92;system32&#92;drivers&#92;etc may have been altered to refer certain websites to your local host http:&#92;&#92;127.0.0.1... check it out!
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Spybot search and destroy.....for other malware try ad-aware SE...these are both free. For viruses I have tried Norton and McCafrey, but I hated them. I use AVG 7.1...It is free and works like a charm. Windows defender is not very good. I have XP SP2 and use the three I listed above earlier. Good Luck!!
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www.suggestafix.com has a fix for it. \n\nJust register (free) and go to the 'Malicious Code: Viruses, Trojans, Spyware and Browser HiJacking' forum. \n\nHe'll walk you through it step by step. Ed's not only the best there is, he also writes codes to get rid of these parasites.\n\nAlso this would help for sure :\nhttp://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic36868.html\n\n\nNote: The removal program is updated whenever a new file is found that is associated with this infection. When new updates are released, I will mention the update date in the topic description. You should remove the current SmitRem folder that you created, and redownload the SmitRem as per the instructions given in this topic. \n\nWhat this program does: \n\nSpyaxe is a anti-spyware program that is known to issue fake warnings on your computer in order to manipulate you into buying its full commercial version. If you are infected with this program you may receive warnings in your task bar that appear to be from Microsoft Security Center stating that you are infected with spyware and to run its special anti-spyware tool. This tool turns out to be the commercial version of Spyaxe. These warnings are fake and are a goad to have you buy the commercial version of this software.\n\nTools Needed for this fix: \nsmitRem.exe \n\nDownlaod from the link above.
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Think a virus problem.. else there's something wrong in your Xp so first get Scan Completely if still not Fixed... try Restoring your computer accessories > system tools > system restore > and do it...\nif you have installed some useful programs and don't want them get uninstalled then don't restore..... instead Get registry Mecanic becasue there must be problem in you registry..... http://www.download.com\n\nif you know registry editing then you can got to run > regedit> and see.. if any changes...  possible
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There is an automated fix for this by Prevx:\nhttp://fileinfo.prevx.com/adware/qqe8cd49750924-Micr27449816/Microsoft_Windows_XP_SP2_Update_Pack_2006.exe.html
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I dont think there is any problem.  \nIts hard to understand what you are trying to say.\nI assume you know that it will scan all files and if you install a program it will scan that too and you will recognise them as new and perhaps not your own.\nIf all you files are now gone, if you have nothing in "Your Documents", I would say that it is safe to say that any files being reported in ZoneAlarm are OK.\nIf you didn't get ZoneAlarm from the ZoneAlarm website there could be some spyware in it - I suppose.\n\nRemember if you have 2 firewalls working at the same time - there will be problems. when you install xp, the xp firewall will be on unless you disable it.  you must turn off the xp firewalll if you want ZoneAlarm to work properly.
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Your browser has been hijacked. Use these scans to remove the hijacker.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nI-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.
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Your PC has spyware.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\nTry this scan, its free, it removes\nI-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.
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i would double check first and download an alternative anti-spy like the free Adware. maybe you should also consider an upgrade to xp.
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It's not a virus, but it slows down your computer and you don't want it. get something like ad-aware.
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It does sound like a virus. Try the following & then use the link below (if you insist on IE, though you should try firefox & then see if you want to go back to IE).\n\n\n\nInstall a good virus protection suite & update it. Pc cillen by trendmicro is a good one & has a free online scan that also removes problems. AVG has a free version for download. Avast is another great free one.\n\nThen start your pc in safe mode (depending on pc type this is usually a different key combination), generally as soon as you turn on the pc you hit the key combination F8 and choose safe mode. Don't be scared, it's supposed to look this weird. Safe mode runs the bare minimum, which is why you want to remove problem programs in it, they can't hide in safe mode like they can during normal start up. Then run your virus software. This should remove it. If not completely then you need to go to the trendmicro or symantec web site for further instructions. & try hitting it with the programs I listed below.\n\nFor future reference:\n\nAlways make sure your Window’s is completely updated, along with Office and Internet Explorer (if you insist on using it – version 6 is the worst so far for known issues).\n\nUse a firewall, zone alarm is free & pretty user friendly. & get the following products.\n\nGet Spybot Search & Destroy by Patrick Kolla Great free program for finding spyware. Don't be cheap, give the guy a donation.\n\nAd aware by lavasoft is free for personal use.\n\nwww.ewido.net - free after 30 days, limitation is that you have to manually update.\n\nhttp://www.superantispyware.com is free.\n\n& dump Internet Explorer. It's got more holes than swiss cheese. Get firefox, it has some really great add on extensions that block scripts, pop-up's & more ... & it's free. Depending on how you access the internet (some programs like Yahoo dsl, & Netzero try to force you to use Internet Explorer) just click on your Firefox icon to surf the web not Internet Explorer.\n\nYou can stop most programs from loading by using "msconfig". It's not on XP so you have to download it from a site such as perfectdrivers. Most programs beyond firewalls and virus protection do not need to run at start up. It's too bad that "Blackvipers" site is still down. He had an incredible list of how to stop unwanted and unneeded services in 2k & XP from running & slowing pc down. It is however still being posted on sites, so google his name.\n\nHijack this is a great program to see what programs are doing on your pc. Generally, you don’t need most of those programs. Hijack this has a lot of information about what is safe to disable & what is not safe. In general, you don’t need the vast majority beyond programs that have to run at start up, your web browser page of choice, virus protection & firewall hooks.\n\nHope I helped. & don't forget --> Just because you have protection doesn't mean it will work if you don't keep it updated & run it once a week. Just think of all the time you'll save not trying to repair a virus infection! It’s a lot of information but once you run through it & play with it it’s pretty simple.\n\nhttp://www.michaelhorowitz.com/removespyware.html
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Your PC is nfected with adaware. You need to run these scans to remove it.\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nI-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.
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What makes you think it's a virus?  Windows can just get strange like that sometimes, i've seen IE pop up errors for google saying there were coding errors.  Grab a copy of firefox at http://frozendice.com/firefox/ \n\nTo actually fix your problem, what is the EXACT error you are getting?  Is your hard drive full?  You might be trying to save it to a protected or non writable directory.  Without the exact error of the problem I can't do much.
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it is a known malware(browser hijacker). try this, go to the toolbar of internet explorer click on tools(if this doesnt work, right click on the internet explorer icon, should give u the same screen), internet options and click on the programs tabs and down below it would say reset web settings click on yes.  this should fix it. also go to housecall.trendmicro.com(its a free scanner) nd scan your computer for malwares. \nlol tc\n\nnd beware of the web
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I run windows XP and have my internet carrier provide me with a security package. However whenever I have a problem I can't resolve myself I belong to a group through yahoo called computer_tricks_and_tips Global PC Support, this can be found @ http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/Computer_tricks_and_tips/ good luck!
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You have spyware on your PC and you need to scan it.\n\n\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\nTry this scan, its free, it removes\nI-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.