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Posted by =?Utf-8?B?QmF1Yg==?= on March 14, 2007, 12:39 am
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"Gerald309" wrote:
> > I hope it's ok to double post as I posted in other forums as well
> > I am using Windows XP SP2, I have IE7 installed, and am having a really
> > serious issue with my browser. I can use the internet with no problem, but
> > as
> > soon as I try to access any web page that refers to adware, spyware,
> > antivirus, or hijackers, the browser page closes instantly. If I open those
> > pages in a new window, only that window shuts down, not my whole browser.
> > I am at a loss, as I cannot read into what is causing this. I am hoping as
> > a
> > last straw, that someone here knows something about this. I run NAV 2007,
> > and Windows Defender. Also, I have installed easy cleaner, spybot S&D, and
> > Ad aware (They found no problems). Now I am unable to even open web pages
> > regarding these issues to download anything further. Oh I also reset all
> > the IE7 settings, and run with no add-ins etc etc... no luck with anything.
>
>
> What are the website URLs ? Are you using Site Advisor ? Site Advisor
> may restrict you opening a malicious website - and also Internet
> Explorer may close down instantly on a malicious content website to
> prevent installation in severe cases. Are you using Restricted Sites
> utilities like spywareblaster or ie-ads which may be restricting
> access to malicious content websites.
>
> What happens when you use a search engine for the keywords and then
> click the link to go to the website ? Are you able to type in the
> keywords in a search engine like Google for instance ?
>
> There are two threats - a virus or spyware - that in cases will
> attempt to prevent seeking help over Explorer to download removal
> software. It may be a coupling with a keylogger recording typed Urls
> (website addresses starting with http). With your scans by Norton AV ,
> I would think you do not have a virus problem. Some viruses can even
> prevent entry to the Registry for removal. The antispyware products
> you are using have some of the worst ratings for protection in the
> industry - if you are not aware of that. Try some free antispyware
> scans like Trend Micro and Webroot to see results - if you are
> infected with spyware. Also you might want to try A-Squared trojan
> remover which is a free program to scan for and remove trojans and
> other malware that may be the problem.
>
> If you need to get to a paticular website you could try brute force by
> using the "cache this website" at a search engine like Google. Use the
> domain name like "good product . com" for the search word and then at
> results showing it - click the "show cache view of this website" which
> should at least display the snapshot of contents of the website and
> you may also be able to then link to it. But of course you need an
> apparent fix or removal.
>
> webmaster/bluecollarpcnet
>
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