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3 Internet Explorer Windows Pop Up While I'm Using Firefox!? (In Progress)

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07-Feb-2010, 05:06 PM #1
Unhappy 3 Internet Explorer Windows Pop Up While I'm Using Firefox!?
I have a Laptop (Dell Vostro 1400. Windows XP.). Windows Explorer is my default browser however, I use Firefox most often. Whether I'm using Firefox or not, I keep getting 3 Windows Explorer windows that pop up at random. I have ran Malwarebytes several times, and it hasn't corrected this problem. Anyone knowing of a way to stop this would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you in advance.

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07-Feb-2010, 06:01 PM #2
I'm thinking malware is the most likely suspect, probably some adware you have running.
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07-Feb-2010, 06:40 PM #3
Hi John thanks very much for taking the time to reply to my question. I have edited my question stating that I have already ran the program Malwarebytes with no changes as a result. That's what I thought the problem was as well. I'm just wondering why does it "always" pop up with "3" Internet Explorer windows, one right after the other? Thanks again, John.
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07-Feb-2010, 06:42 PM #4
The following seems to be the link that pops up first every time. http://media.defaultimg.com/images/d...roved/404.html
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08-Feb-2010, 08:29 AM #5
First clear your Java cache as shown http://www.java.com/en/download/help/5000020300.xml
Then follow advice here and post the logs those programs make in your next reply to this topic
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