Internet page flashes up and then goes to a download page! Help

zach383z · 08-10-2007, 08:15 PM

Hi everyone,

I am using an older IBM laptop with windows 98. This is my car tuning laptop so I dont really care to update it at all. I do need internet access on it though. This laptop is basically bare with software since it was restored to its original state...

Today I started it up and successfully got on the internet for a while then left and when I came back, I tried to get on the internet but it is now acting crazy. When I click to go to IE, it flashes the web page and I can see it say web site found waiting for reply and all that jazz. But right when it says that, I get a page that pops up as a file download to either open or save to my computer. I cannot even access the page to go to internet options and change the homepage or anything.

I have done a full virus scan along with a spyware/adware scan and no viruses and like 18 objects in the spyware... Still doesnt work.

I am hooked up through cable modem to a belkin wireless router then hardwiring this laptop throught the wireless router ports.

Any help would be awesome, it is just baffling me since it worked about an hour before the problem.

Thanks, Zach

chauffeur2 · 08-10-2007, 08:25 PM

G'Day Zach, Welcome to TSF!

There is a possibility that your computer has been infected with sinister malware.

Having said that, I recommend that you go here; read and follow the instructions very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, to here. (Click on the coloured links.)

Please create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum and not back in this one..

When you are carrying out The 5 Steps, if you cannot complete any of them for whatever reason, just make mention of the fact in your post to The HJT Help Forum; an Analyst will assist you with other workarounds.

Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can.

Good Luck with it.

Kind Regards,

zach383z · 08-10-2007, 09:32 PM

Just a question, how can I download these programs if it will not even let me get on the internet?

**Go The Power** · 08-10-2007, 09:58 PM

Are you using the internet now on another computer?

zach383z · 08-11-2007, 10:08 AM

Yes this is my other laptop I am on...

**Go The Power** · 08-11-2007, 07:35 PM

Download the programs on your laptop, then transfer them to your infected computer

08-10-2007, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
zach383z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 OS: Win98	Internet page flashes up and then goes to a download page! Help Hi everyone, I am using an older IBM laptop with windows 98. This is my car tuning laptop so I dont really care to update it at all. I do need internet access on it though. This laptop is basically bare with software since it was restored to its original state... Today I started it up and successfully got on the internet for a while then left and when I came back, I tried to get on the internet but it is now acting crazy. When I click to go to IE, it flashes the web page and I can see it say web site found waiting for reply and all that jazz. But right when it says that, I get a page that pops up as a file download to either open or save to my computer. I cannot even access the page to go to internet options and change the homepage or anything. I have done a full virus scan along with a spyware/adware scan and no viruses and like 18 objects in the spyware... Still doesnt work. I am hooked up through cable modem to a belkin wireless router then hardwiring this laptop throught the wireless router ports. Any help would be awesome, it is just baffling me since it worked about an hour before the problem. Thanks, Zach

08-10-2007, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: Internet page flashes up and then goes to a download page! Help G'Day Zach, Welcome to TSF! There is a possibility that your computer has been infected with sinister malware. Having said that, I recommend that you go here; read and follow the instructions very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, to here. (Click on the coloured links.) *Please create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum and not* back in this one.. When you are carrying out The 5 Steps*, if you cannot* complete any of them for whatever reason, just make mention of the fact in your post to The HJT Help Forum; an Analyst will assist you with other workarounds. Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can. Good Luck with it. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

08-10-2007, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
zach383z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 OS: Win98	Re: Internet page flashes up and then goes to a download page! Help Just a question, how can I download these programs if it will not even let me get on the internet?

08-10-2007, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Go The Power Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 10,981 OS: Windows XP Home SP2 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Internet page flashes up and then goes to a download page! Help Are you using the internet now on another computer? __________________

08-11-2007, 10:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
zach383z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 OS: Win98	Re: Internet page flashes up and then goes to a download page! Help Yes this is my other laptop I am on...

08-11-2007, 07:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Go The Power Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 10,981 OS: Windows XP Home SP2 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Internet page flashes up and then goes to a download page! Help Download the programs on your laptop, then transfer them to your infected computer __________________