application error when I shut down IE6

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

"Jack B" <***@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:***@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
Why do I now often get an "application error" when I shut down IE6? This
has just recently started happening. See below.


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.

[Jack B]

Well, I did the Ad-Aware and Windows Defender, but I still have the
problem -- it's just irritating.

Jack

======================



"Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM" <***@mvps.org> wrote in message news:***@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
"Jack B" <***@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:***@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
Why do I now often get an "application error" when I shut down IE6? This
has just recently started happening. See below.


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.

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

What if you go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools |
Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).

Post by Jack B
Well, I did the Ad-Aware and Windows Defender, but I still have the
problem -- it's just irritating.
Why do I now often get an "application error" when I shut down IE6? This
has just recently started happening. See below.
Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
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
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.

[Peter Foldes]

Jack

Is the reference numbers in that error message always the same or does it change every time it comes up. The reason I ask is that if it keeps changing then you will need to do as Frank suggested but you need to be using more that just your Windows Defender and Ad-Aware to look for the problem malware

If the numbers stay the same each time when that error comes up then Frank has put you on the right track with IE and one or more of your Add-ons
--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

Post by Jack B
Well, I did the Ad-Aware and Windows Defender, but I still have the
problem -- it's just irritating.
Jack
======================
Why do I now often get an "application error" when I shut down IE6? This
has just recently started happening. See below.
Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
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
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

[Jack B]

Okay ---

The reference numbers in that error message always change every time it
comes up.

Apparently I didn't do enough with Ad-Aware. I used it again doing the full
scan this time and deleted everything including the MOUs. So the problem
hasn't appeared again, and nothing seems screwed up.

Thanks everyone!


Jack
-------------------------------------------



Okay -- looks like I didn't
"Peter Foldes" <***@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:***@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
Jack

Is the reference numbers in that error message always the same or does it
change every time it comes up. The reason I ask is that if it keeps changing
then you will need to do as Frank suggested but you need to be using more
that just your Windows Defender and Ad-Aware to look for the problem malware

If the numbers stay the same each time when that error comes up then Frank
has put you on the right track with IE and one or more of your Add-ons
--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

Post by Jack B
Well, I did the Ad-Aware and Windows Defender, but I still have the
problem -- it's just irritating.
Jack
======================
Why do I now often get an "application error" when I shut down IE6? This
has just recently started happening. See below.
Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
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
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

[Jack B]

Well, I spoke too soon -- it's back! Grrr.


Jack

==============================


"Jack B" <***@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:***@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
Okay ---

The reference numbers in that error message always change every time it
comes up.

Apparently I didn't do enough with Ad-Aware. I used it again doing the full
scan this time and deleted everything including the MOUs. So the problem
hasn't appeared again, and nothing seems screwed up.

Thanks everyone!


Jack
-------------------------------------------



Okay -- looks like I didn't
"Peter Foldes" <***@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:***@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
Jack

Is the reference numbers in that error message always the same or does it
change every time it comes up. The reason I ask is that if it keeps changing
then you will need to do as Frank suggested but you need to be using more
that just your Windows Defender and Ad-Aware to look for the problem malware

If the numbers stay the same each time when that error comes up then Frank
has put you on the right track with IE and one or more of your Add-ons
--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

Post by Jack B
Well, I did the Ad-Aware and Windows Defender, but I still have the
problem -- it's just irritating.
Jack
======================
Why do I now often get an "application error" when I shut down IE6? This
has just recently started happening. See below.
Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
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
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

[Jack B]

And, now it's always (?) the same "application error" as in the original
post.


Jack

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser/msg/2b8a772ab57fd26e

Post by Jack B
And, now it's always (?) the same "application error" as in the original
post.
Jack

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

Post by Jack B
Okay ---
The reference numbers in that error message always change every time it
comes up.
Apparently I didn't do enough with Ad-Aware. I used it again doing the full
scan this time and deleted everything including the MOUs. So the problem
hasn't appeared again, and nothing seems screwed up.
Thanks everyone!
Jack
-------------------------------------------
Okay -- looks like I didn't
Jack
Is the reference numbers in that error message always the same or does it
change every time it comes up. The reason I ask is that if it keeps changing
then you will need to do as Frank suggested but you need to be using more
that just your Windows Defender and Ad-Aware to look for the problem malware
If the numbers stay the same each time when that error comes up then Frank
has put you on the right track with IE and one or more of your Add-ons
--
Peter
Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

Post by Jack B
Well, I did the Ad-Aware and Windows Defender, but I still have the
problem -- it's just irritating.
Jack
======================
Why do I now often get an "application error" when I shut down IE6? This
has just recently started happening. See below.
Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
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
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.

One or two anti-malware programs generally don't catch everything.

run HijackThis; http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip
HijackThis - Tutorial & FAQ;
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42

Register here: http://aumha.net/profile.php?mode=register
Once you have received your registration confirmation, post your HJT
log here: *(for expert analysis)*
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
****NOT in this newsgroup!*****

Please see http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=4075 and
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm before posting to the forum.

HijackThis tutorial:
http://aumha.org/a/hjttutor.htm

[Jack B]

Okay, thanks -- I'll do that.

Jack

-----------------------------

Post by Jack B
Okay ---

snip

Post by Jack B

of.

One or two anti-malware programs generally don't catch everything.

run HijackThis; http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip
HijackThis - Tutorial & FAQ;
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42

Register here: http://aumha.net/profile.php?mode=register
Once you have received your registration confirmation, post your HJT
log here: *(for expert analysis)*
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
****NOT in this newsgroup!*****

Please see http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=4075 and
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm before posting to the forum.

HijackThis tutorial:
http://aumha.org/a/hjttutor.htm

[TompangBuddy.Com]

Try running IE7 without add-ons.

Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools >
Internet Explorer 7 (No Add-ons) to start without any add-ons. Try using the
browser and see if problems arise.

If the problem does not occur again, start IE7, go to Tools > Manage Add-ons
and disable all the add-ons and enable them one by one till the problem
appears and you get the culprit.
--
http://www.tompangbuddy.com
Share Cab, Carpool and Save Earth in Singapore
"Jack B" <***@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:***@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
Why do I now often get an "application error" when I shut down IE6? This
has just recently started happening. See below.



Jack

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

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

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjunction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.