hi
i keep getting a small error dialog box that only says "iexplore" with a red
circle white x and OK. I have Windows XP pro. A new error pops up every 20
seconds or so. Doesn't matter what application i am running or even if
nothing is opened. Nothing seems out of ordinary in Task Manager.

I've done a full virus scan but all clear.

Laurie

"laurie_g" <laurieg@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6A39CE00-B84B-4814-BADD-7E70A0F7C151@microsoft.com...
> hi
> i keep getting a small error dialog box that only says "iexplore" with a
> red
> circle white x and OK. I have Windows XP pro. A new error pops up every 20
> seconds or so. Doesn't matter what application i am running or even if
> nothing is opened. Nothing seems out of ordinary in Task Manager.
>
> I've done a full virus scan but all clear.
>
> Laurie

IE version?
WinXP Service Pack level?

Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince
you that you owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.

--
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
Do not reply with email

Malicious software such as viruses or spyware could be installed on your
computer.

"How to Tell if a Malfunctioning PC Has a Virus"
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com...1-1054842.html

"Cleaning a Pest-Infected Computer"
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

laurie_g wrote:
> hi
> i keep getting a small error dialog box that only says "iexplore" with a red
> circle white x and OK. I have Windows XP pro. A new error pops up every 20
> seconds or so. Doesn't matter what application i am running or even if
> nothing is opened. Nothing seems out of ordinary in Task Manager.
>
> I've done a full virus scan but all clear.
>
> Laurie

Thanks, I will surely check for malware. It's a computer at work so it will
have to wait until tomorrow. will let you know how i make out.

IE7 and XP SP3






"Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM" wrote:

> "laurie_g" <laurieg@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6A39CE00-B84B-4814-BADD-7E70A0F7C151@microsoft.com...
> > hi
> > i keep getting a small error dialog box that only says "iexplore" with a
> > red
> > circle white x and OK. I have Windows XP pro. A new error pops up every 20
> > seconds or so. Doesn't matter what application i am running or even if
> > nothing is opened. Nothing seems out of ordinary in Task Manager.
> >
> > I've done a full virus scan but all clear.
> >
> > Laurie
>
> IE version?
> WinXP Service Pack level?
>
> Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
> Web pages.
> Help with malware:
> All MS-MVP Sites.
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>
> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>
> So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
> For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
> whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince
> you that you owe it to the author. See also:
> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
> Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
> what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
> of.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
> Do not reply with email
>