I'll be browsing with IE7, and after clicking a link, even within a reputable website, multiple tabs will start opening up, one after another, rapid-fire (IE6 did the same thing, opening new windows, rather than tabs). It won't stop until I use Task Manager (ctrl+alt+del) to end task. Sometimes hundreds of them will open. I keep my anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall and Windows up to date and run scans regularly, but it continues to happen. I've searched the web, including Microsoft, for answers, but have found no help. Has anyone else experienced this? Why is it happening? What can I do about it?
2007-04-27 17:55:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You have smalware installed on your system. If you follow all the following steps it should get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.
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Update your antivirus and run a full scan
If you do not have virus protection install:
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
or
AOL Active Virus Shield
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
http://reviews.cnet.com/AOL_Active_Virus_Shield/4505-3667_7-32004278.html?tag=prod.txt.1
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Install Windows Defender (full time spyware protection)
Perform a full scan.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Install the following five programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all five. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection.
Install and run now.
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/
CCleaner: Do not install toolbar and recycle bin options
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.
In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.
Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn of system restore
After the malware is removed turn on system restore.
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Run this time
Install VX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/securitycenter/vx2_cleaner.php
CWShredder: run
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
SmitFraudFix
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How_to_use_SmitFraudFix-t109268.html
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Additional run this time and as needed.
Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
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Rootkit Removal Guide
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/scan_unhackme.html
Rootkits Removers (Pick any 2 install and run monthly)
AVG Anti-Rootkit
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29
F-Secure BlackLight
http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.
Trend Micro: HouseCall Free Scan (removes what it finds)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
BitDefender Online Scanner http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
Kaspersky Labs Online Scanner http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
McAfee http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?affid=294
Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan?
Symantic Online Scanner http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/ssc_eula.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=ALUFRHYTINMHDKDCWLL&vc_scanstate=2
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Additional Information read:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.org/secure.htm
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-please-read-before-posting-
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607
2007-04-27 18:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my case it is a glitch in the program. If I don't let the process of opening a window/tab finish before I click on another, then the program gets confused and seems caught in some type of loop opening tabs. It only happens when I click things too quickly. I have a mouse with a sticky roller. It doesn't always do what I intend. If your circumstances are different, then it might be another problem.
2007-04-27 18:10:13 · answer #2 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have viruses and/or spyware/adware. Spybot and BitDefender should do the trick. Download the free versions and fully update. Then scan and fix. Problem solved. Afterward, you'll want to clean up with CrapCleaner. Just use the basic functions of these programs unless you are fully aware of their capabilities, as they have the possibility to do more harm than good. (If you don't know what you are doing.)
Remember: Always backup your registry before modifying any entries!!!
2007-04-27 18:10:34 · answer #3 · answered by brobolt44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've never heard of this. The only thing I can think of, and I know it sounds like you are on top of this, but that a virus or spyware or adware is trying to open new tabs.
2007-04-27 17:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by Future Stenter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like what happened to me a short time ago. The problem ended up being caused by a program I had downloaded...it started going berserk! I looked into "Event Viewer" and worked out what the problem was..... once I uninstalled and then re-installed the offending program, everything was ok. Might be worth a thought!
2007-04-27 18:43:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're most likely a spyware that your anti-spyware doesn't catch. Get a popup blocker. You should get someone to look at your computer though, he's obviously under stress.
2007-04-27 18:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound like a spyware invading your system, scan your pc for viruses using AVG, and Lavasoft Ad-Aware for spwares and stuff, update them, that's absurd, opening new tabs w/o a reason?
2007-04-27 18:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I had the same problem. It was a virus of some sort and I couldn't get rid of it until I formatted and reinstalled windows on my hard drive.
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2007-04-27 17:59:14 · answer #8 · answered by M00ND0CT0R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I run the Yahoo popup blocker and this doesn't happen unless it is a porn site. Somehow they're able to get around it.
2007-04-27 17:58:49 · answer #9 · answered by mark b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because its a spyware warehouse 90% of the bs i get comes in through IE7 i have to scan daily of more often they have no screening or security
2007-04-27 18:00:31 · answer #10 · answered by havenjohnny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you DO NOT have a virus. simply don't use internet explorer and use mozilla firefox. it is a much better web browser and runs a bit faster. i had the same problem with internet explorer. trust me, just download firefox.
2007-04-27 18:00:00 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋