Re: Spontaneously Forwards when I press Back

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From: Yim (Yim_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/21/04


Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 10:47:07 -0700

Still hasn't fixed it. I just can't find a reference to this problem at all. And by the way the popups aren't from any programs I downloaded. They're from their corresponding webpages.

-- 
What & Where is paradise?
"H Leboeuf" wrote:
> There just might be some parasites in Paradise.
> 
> Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
> Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions
> 
> If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
> these tools.
> 
> Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com
> 
> If you use a HOSTS file, beware of this new issue.
> Ad-Aware has decided to include a new detection when scanning the HOSTS
> file. This now creates a "Bad hosts file entry" in the log file generated at
> the end of a scan. The best thing to do is to place a check in each entry,
> right-click and select: "Add selection to ignorelist". Otherwise if you let
> AWW "fix" these items it will trash the HOSTS file! Even if you have it
> "locked" by [example] SpywareBlaster or Winpatrol. It does not return the
> attributes and renames the HOSTS file incorrectly to hosts.
> 
> and:
> 
> SpyBot-S&D
> http://security.kolla.de/
> 
> p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.
> 
> More: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
> parasite).
> Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> 
> Additional link:
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> 
> You may need this removal tool.
> More: Complete list by variant with up-to-date information.
> http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
> More: Removal tool: http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
> 
> CWShredder - Tutorial
> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=47
> 
> IMPORTANT:
> Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of LSPFIX from
> the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when it is
> removed, this program will enable you to regain your connection.
> http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html (if your OS is Win2k or
> XP)
> 
> 
> Important: "So how did I get infected in the first place?"
> http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051
> 
> 
> -- 
> 
> Henri Leboeuf
> Web page: http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/index.htm
> ===
> "Yim" <Yim@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:5F11FFF3-B942-47A9-998D-4AE107E3E238@microsoft.com...
> > The problem is this. Whenever I press the BACK button on the internet
> explorer (IE6), and if during that duration a new popup appears, then the
> internet explorer will FORWARD to the page that I was on before I pressed
> the BACK button.
> >
> > I have tried reinstallation.
> >
> > -- 
> > What & Where is paradise?
> 
> 


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