Exploerer problem

[Aada]

When i open up the internet it sort of freezes... i then go into the task manager and theres like 3-4 IEXPLORERS already running? ive ran virus checks etc and they have found nothing..


Any of you computer gurus know what the hell is going on?

 

[fatbusinessman]

Ok, first off, what is the exact name of the process with multiple instances running? Is it "iexplore.exe", "iexplorer.exe", "iexplor.exe" or something else?

Second, what anti-virus software are you running, and are your virus definitions up-to-date? You should be able to run this update automatically - try that, and then scan your system again.

You might also benefit from going to http://housecall.antivirus.com and running their free online virus scan - it might pick something up that your current AV software doesn't.

Also, are you running any third-party popup-blocking software (the main thing I can think of is called Yahoo! Companion, that's apparently caused a few problems for people in the past)

You might also want to download and run AdAware or Spybot - they should root out any nasty spyware/adware you've got hiding on your box, which could be causing the problem.

Finally, the obligatory recommendation that, for your everyday browsing, you use a more secure browser such as Firefox or Opera - it won't do much for you this time, but it should help you to avoid such problems in the future.

Hope that helps -kind regards

 

[Clown]

Is it when you open a certain site, or as soon as you open the browser?

 

[Frizz]

I think you may benefit from a defrag, Aada.

 

[Aada]

Its IEXPLORE.EXE it happens maybe 3/5 times i open the the browser.. and yes i have this crap arsed google tool bar with one of them pop up blockers.

Ive got ADware run that almost every 30mins and i always have some bloody spyware on my comp

 

[Frizz]

I think you may benefit from a defrag, Aada.

Or install Firefox, and forget about IE.

 

[Aada]

Well i got rid of that google search bar and it seems to have solved the issue.

Im running a free antivirus program called AVG is that ok or is there better?

Firewall i got zonealarm

im using Noadware as a spy killer but they always manage to get onto my freaking comp even after 30mins of running the spy killer!!!!


Im gonna have a look at that firefox.....

 

[Aada]

wow this firefox is pretty smooth thanks for the link

 

[Gef]

wow this firefox is pretty smooth thanks for the link

Ah another convert, now spread the love

 

[fatbusinessman]

Well i got rid of that google search bar and it seems to have solved the issue.

Glad to hear it

Im running a free antivirus program called AVG is that ok or is there better?

Yes, it's probably ok. Yes, there's probably better.

Firewall i got zonealarm

ZoneAlarm is fine - something like Outpost is rather more flexible, but less easy to use.

im using Noadware as a spy killer but they always manage to get onto my freaking comp even after 30mins of running the spy killer!!!!

Personally, I would suggest either AdAware or Spybot for your adware-removal needs - I haven't heard of Noadware, but if it seems to work, keep using it. Using Firefox for general browsing should make it harder for spyware to get on your system, with a bit of luck.

Im gonna have a look at that firefox.....

Good man

 

[NetNifty]

Apparently Noadware either installs spyware itself or isnt any good at fixing spyware.. I use adaware and spybot, and as mentioned previously they do they job well.

 

[Mellow]

There is nothing wrong with Internet Explorer, don't listen to the heretics who keep bleeting on about other browsers

 

[Ch3tan]

If there was nothing wrong with IE, we would all be using it happily. If bleeting about firefox gets people to try it, then I'm all for the pimpage.

 

[Mellow]

Never give end users any choices that's what I say.

 

[Aada]

well i wont be using IE ever again FireFox gets my vote

 

[Frizz]

Never give end users any choices that's what I say.

Hmm, this is why ol' BG is reviled, yet it's also why he's filthy feckin' rich.

I think you may be onto something there Mellow, but i still like meh FireFox.

 

[fatbusinessman]

well i wont be using IE ever again FireFox gets my vote

One helping of win for Aada - extra pepperoni

 

[Shovel]

If you're running Windows XP, go to http://www.windowsupdate.com and download Service Pack 2. Not only does this add a well designed pop-up blocker to IE without the need for any extra toolbars, but it also locks it down better than before so that if/when you do need to use Internet Explorer, it wont cripple your system. In terms of "in use", it still doesn't put it on the same turf as Firefox though.