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Old 12-17-2007, 03:13 AM   #8 (permalink)
TheBruce1
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Re: Random IE7 windows opening

Hello again

Click > Start > Control Panel > Add / Remove Programs and uninstall the following programs:

Java(TM) 6 Update 2

Reboot when done

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Open HijackThis and click on 'Do a System Scan Only'. Check the following entries (If they still exist, make sure you do not miss any)

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = wmplayer.exe

Please remember to close all other windows, including browsers then click Fix checked.

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Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update.

Updating Java:
  • Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 U3.
  • Scroll down to where it says "The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications".
  • Click the "Download" button to the right.
  • Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
  • The page will refresh.
  • Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
  • Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
  • Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6-windowsi586-p.exe to install the newest version.

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Clear IE7 cookies

*On the Internet Explorer 7 Tools menu, click Internet Options. The Internet Options box should open to the General tab.
*On the General tab, in the Browsing History, click the Delete button. This will delete all the files that are currently stored in your cache [that includes cookies too].
*Click OK, and then click OK again.

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Go here and do the BitDefender online virus scan.

* Click "I Agree" to agree to the EULA.
* Allow the ActiveX control to install when prompted.
* Leave the scanning options at default and press "Click here to scan" to begin the scan.
* Please refrain from using the computer until the scan is finished.
* When the scan is finished, click on "Click here to export the scan results"
* Save the report to your desktop then come back here and post it in your next reply.

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Open HijackThis and click on 'Do a System Scan and save a Logfile'. Save the log file and post it here.

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Logs Required
BitDefender scan report
Hijackthis log
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