Jadeynn Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 This started happening to me yesterday.. I use Internet Explorer and what is happening is this.. say I'm browesing the forums here.. if I click on a link in somone post, Internet explorer closes and I'm back at my desk top. The only thing I did yesterday was DL Kazaa Lite, and I really can't remember if the problem started before or after... Today I have removed Kazaa and any programs with it. Then I did some comp maint..(scan disc, error check, defrag) still having the problem.. also went into internet settings and reset default.. that didn't fix it either Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I'm not sure what could be causing that. Where is Dr. Bal? *looks around* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeynn Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I know everyone i know has always had a problem with kazaa lite messing up their computers so that could be it, my brother's comp still doesnt run right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syban Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Try a spyware sweeper and see if it picks up on any nasties lite may have left. I have used this in the past and like it. Spy Sweeper Also... STOP USING IE, it's the crap... use Firefox. Only problem with Firefox is SWG offical forums don't work with it, but use firefox as your main browser you won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeynn Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Are you kidding me with the clickies Sy? J/K I know how to get the addy from 'em, but had to give you a hard time as usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balandar Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Ermmm... Firefox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ser Brightblade Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Like you have already been told get Firefox asap. If you don't want Firefox then get Netscape but whatever you do junk IE. Now since you can't click links copy and paste the following link. It will tell you all about Firefox: http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ Now to download Firefox (again since you cant click links) copy and paste this link: http://download.mozilla.org/?product=firef...=win〈=en-US After you have installed Firefox and use it to come back to the forums click the two following links. The first is for spyware removal, the second for keeping spyware from making it onto your system in the first place. Ad-Aware SE Personal Spybot Search and Destroy If you really wanna go even one step further and clean your registry a bit you can download and run Registry Mechanic. While this version is free if you actually pay the $29 to upgrade to the full version you will be amazed at how much junk it cleans up for you as well as compacting the registry resulting in faster boot times among other things. Hope all this helps ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ser Brightblade Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Oh yeah.... Always a good idea when running scans (even for spyware) to boot in safe mode. Not cause anything will get broken, but moreso so that some Ad-ware that worms it's way into things never gets loaded and is then vunerable to annihilation.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ser Brightblade Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Yet one more thing you can run. It's pretty nice and will do more than tell you about spyware. This link will take you to the page where you can download it as well as where there is a link to a tutorial to using it and understanding what its telling you. Hijack This v1.99.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balandar Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hijack this is a great program for getting rid of the spyware that just WILL NOT LEAVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeynn Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 (edited) YAY!!! I got Firefox and don't have this problem there!! Thanks guys!! I also got Ad-Aware SE Personal & Spybot Search and Destroy hehe but I'm afraid to use em LOL I'm paranoid I'll get rid of something vital Go ahead.. make fun of me all ya want...... Edited August 10, 2005 by Jadeynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeynn Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 YAY! okay.. I finally got brave and ran those programs IE is now working properly... though I am now using Firefox. thanks a bunch guys!! *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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