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Im having trouble with internet explorer 7.When I try to type in an address it opens up *@$# load of tabs and I cant stop it for a while.Even in task manager.After a while it shows the block to close all tabs then it closes down and a screen pops up saying C++ Buffer something(can't exactly rem)

PLEASE HELP!!!!

Cyclic! Dont be rude!!!!!

ACE2003 wrote:Im having trouble with internet explorer 7.When I try to type in an address it opens up *@$# load of tabs and I cant stop it for a while.Even in task manager.After a while it shows the block to close all tabs then it closes down and a screen pops up saying C++ Buffer something(can't exactly rem)

PLEASE HELP!!!!

Sounds like some sort of adware/spyware/malware/virus issue dude
Have you run any checks on your PC?

Install Spybot & Ad-Aware, see if it comes up with anything. Try Firefox, see if it says the same thing. You'll get loads more replies if you posted this up in the software thread Just a word of advise for next time

Thanks guys.Seems like a virus.Al sorts of things are happening to my pc now.Formating my drive at the moment and re-installing XP.Damn virus coders.I hate them!!!!!!!!!!!!

ACE2003 wrote:Thanks guys.Seems like a virus.Al sorts of things are happening to my pc now.Formating my drive at the moment and re-installing XP.Damn virus coders.I hate them!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best way to solve a lot of things
Take a serious look at getting Firefox, its a lot more secure than IE!!

Ok.Thanks

Firefox is cool but I prefer Maxthon, check it out!

Any idea of the virus name ?
Maybe we can help kill the bugger .<

g0ldback wrote:

ACE2003 wrote:Im having trouble with internet explorer 7.When I try to type in an address it opens up *@$# load of tabs and I cant stop it for a while.Even in task manager.After a while it shows the block to close all tabs then it closes down and a screen pops up saying C++ Buffer something(can't exactly rem)

PLEASE HELP!!!!

Sounds like some sort of adware/spyware/malware/virus issue dude
Have you run any checks on your PC?

Install Spybot & Ad-Aware, see if it comes up with anything. Try Firefox, see if it says the same thing. You'll get loads more replies if you posted this up in the software thread Just a word of advise for next time

sounds like a virus my dad had once. Also grab Spybot: Search and Destroy, it's free and does an AWESOME job.

Moved and renamed.

@ ACE2003 - Please give your posts a decent title!