Keeps closing down...

[DB]

my computer keeps closing down the web pages and going to desktop. Sometimes
the web just wont come on.

prob got a virus somewhere.

what can i do.

i've got pc guard with spyware and anti virus and i've run them nearly
everyday lately but it still happens.

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

Post by DB
my computer keeps closing down the web pages and going to desktop.
Sometimes the web just wont come on.
prob got a virus somewhere.
what can i do.
i've got pc guard with spyware and anti virus and i've run them nearly
everyday lately but it still happens.

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/page2.html#Removing_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.