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Originally Posted by tcrist
Ron, If I right click on the banner and pick properties to show it, then do a print screen, will that help with what you are asking for? How would I send it to you.
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If you can, it might. I already know the source of the banner from your earlier post... if the Properties give more link inf, then that might be another clue as to what's causing it.
It appears clear to me that you are infested with a rogue BHO (Browser Helper Object) that is causing this.
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A Browser Helper Object (BHO) is a software application that runs automatically whenever you start Internet Explorer. Browser Helper Objects are typically installed by other programs such as toolbar accessories and can track internet usage, create popup windows, display additional information on a viewed page and collect information that is transmitted by you over the internet. Malicious software that exploits this technology can replace banner advertisements with other ads, monitor your actions, change your home page, etc.
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AdAware is a good program to remove those.
First, we can try a test. I see you are running IE 7. There is a way to start IE7 without any add-ons.
I think it is here:
Start-Programs-Accessories - Internet Explorer (no add-ons)
Try that and see if you still get the foreign banner ads.
Results will be interesting, but it is not the fix.
Start your AdAware with all other programs closed, perform the UPDATE to get the latest def file (important!) Then scan the system, removing whatever AdAware finds in the way of BHOs.
Let me know what happens.