my computer is screwed up, can someone please help me?

Question

ok so i was online, and this screen poped saying that the computer needed to be updated. So i clicked yes, and restarted my computer. Well every thing is the same except the top of my tool bar. I think thats what its called.
So now it looks like this --> http://buzznet-70.vo.llnwd.net/assets/users15/deannalovesair/default/msg-11717828352.jpg
and i really dont like it. Its all funky, and bothers me.
It used to be like...how can i explain this.
ok at the very top it said "File Edit View Favorites Tools Help"
and then it had the address bar.
and after that it had the yahoo search bar.
and then at the bottom, above the bar that has the programs running was a bar that was green and would say how much the page has loaded.

and now it has this blue stuff that i dont like.
please can someone help.
at all?

Answer 1

The microsoft updates are usually fine even HP, IBM. Not spyware either, the companies that give the information to make the updates usually are inside the manufacturer's tech support calls.
Heres what you do: put the mouse cursor up in the IE 7 browser menu area under the blue window title OR besides the 'yellow star'', 'yellow star green plus'. mouse right click on the area, a menu comes up. click on 'Menu Bar' until it has a check besides it.
You will also find IE7 has a stricter security setting, and phlishing tool.

Answer 2

It seems that you have just installed the new Internet Explorer 7. It is the latest edition and you have previously been running on version 6. You can reinstall six here. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1e1550cb-5e5d-48f5-b02b-20b602228de6&DisplayLang=en. Click download then just follow the instructions. Internet explorer 7 added the thing at the top of the page next to the gold stars that says google and got rid of the file, edit and other menus.

Also, I would recommend reading everything before you just click install or update and then restarting your computer. It could always be a virus.

If you perposly downloaded 7 and I am sounding like an idiot and you are talking about the toolbar in the window then you just need to rightclick on the area above the tabs area and click on the netzero toolbar so that it is not checked.

If that also sounded weird and you were talking about something else, then just do what the other people tell you to and install anti spyware. I recommend Windows defender. It is free and name brand. Download it here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=435bfce7-da2b-4a6a-afa4-f7f14e605a0d&DisplayLang=en.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I think you are infected with spyware or malware. . .if that sounds Greek to you. . .in plain english, you have been attacked and someone is spying on you, seeing what you are doing online and probably using your computer for his activities. . .

Use a good spyware removal tool for cleaning your computer. . .and another tip is don't click on the ads that popup when you visit websites. . .all the best and feel sorry for you. . .I know how difficult it is to have a malfunctioning computer. . .it is plainly irritating! Do tell me if you get the prob. solved. . .

Answer 5

The popup you clicked installed malware on your computer. Most likely, the toolbar you see is the least of your problems.

Best thing to try now is to go to Lava Soft USA at http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5

Download their anti AdWare tool, install it and run it. Follow on screen instructions to delete all malware. After that, your pc should be back to it's original state (may take a couple of mins though).

Answer 6

Danger will robinson danger.

I would download and run hitman pro.
It can be found at http://www.hitmanpro.nl/hitmanpro/

It is a nice little program that downloads, installs a bunch of freeware or trailware software that removes those nasty spyware programs. Best off, its free and it works wonders.

Answer 7

Congrats u just got yourself a nasty spyware.

u need to download a spyware removal tool such as xoftspy, spysweeper, these are pay versinos but u can download and use them for 30 days.

these 2 are the best

or use free ones called ad aware find it at download.com

Answer 8

Something similar happened to me. I could never get rid of it. You could try some of the free or paid anti spyware programs. In my case I had to reformat.