Thanks, I will surely check for malware. It's a computer at work so it will
have to wait until tomorrow. will let you know how i make out.

IE7 and XP SP3






"Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM" wrote:

> "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/...moving_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.
>
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> Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
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