Browser constantly refreshing

[AMaltais]

Hello all,

I have this strange behavior an more than one machine but not on all my
machines.

If I start an explorer window, let's say on C:\Program files, it shows up.
If I click on the address bar and start changing something but don't press
enter, after 5 seconds it reverts back to c:\Program Files. That happens
even if I opened another windows and that the browser is net having focus.
It's as if I was refreshing the browser windows. This happens every 4-5
seconds.

I'm going crazy on this one... any insight?

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

How does this pertain to *Internet* Explorer?

Post by AMaltais
Hello all,
I have this strange behavior an more than one machine but not on all my
machines.
If I start an explorer window, let's say on C:\Program files, it shows up.
If I click on the address bar and start changing something but don't press
enter, after 5 seconds it reverts back to c:\Program Files. That happens
even if I opened another windows and that the browser is net having focus.
It's as if I was refreshing the browser windows. This happens every 4-5
seconds.
I'm going crazy on this one... any insight?

[AMaltais]

I believe so because the behavior is the same with web sites... If I go to a
site, start typing something in the address bar and just give focus to some
other windows and wait, it refreshes the browser window and the address bar
ges back to it's former address
--
______________________
Alain Maltais
Montréal, QC
Canada

Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
How does this pertain to *Internet* Explorer?

Post by AMaltais
Hello all,
I have this strange behavior an more than one machine but not on all my
machines.
If I start an explorer window, let's say on C:\Program files, it shows up.
If I click on the address bar and start changing something but don't press
enter, after 5 seconds it reverts back to c:\Program Files. That happens
even if I opened another windows and that the browser is net having focus.
It's as if I was refreshing the browser windows. This happens every 4-5
seconds.
I'm going crazy on this one... any insight?

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Can't suggest much without knowing your Windows version, other than...

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.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums 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) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Post by AMaltais
I believe so because the behavior is the same with web sites... If I go to a
site, start typing something in the address bar and just give focus to some
other windows and wait, it refreshes the browser window and the address bar
ges back to it's former address

Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
How does this pertain to *Internet* Explorer?

Post by AMaltais
Hello all,
I have this strange behavior an more than one machine but not on all my
machines.
If I start an explorer window, let's say on C:\Program files, it shows up.
If I click on the address bar and start changing something but don't press
enter, after 5 seconds it reverts back to c:\Program Files. That happens
even if I opened another windows and that the browser is net having focus.
It's as if I was refreshing the browser windows. This happens every 4-5
seconds.
I'm going crazy on this one... any insight?

[AMaltais]

Thank you for your insight
--
______________________
Alain Maltais
Montréal, QC
Canada

Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Can't suggest much without knowing your Windows version, other than...
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.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums 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) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Post by AMaltais
I believe so because the behavior is the same with web sites... If I go to a
site, start typing something in the address bar and just give focus to some
other windows and wait, it refreshes the browser window and the address bar
ges back to it's former address

Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
How does this pertain to *Internet* Explorer?

Post by AMaltais
Hello all,
I have this strange behavior an more than one machine but not on all my
machines.
If I start an explorer window, let's say on C:\Program files, it shows up.
If I click on the address bar and start changing something but don't press
enter, after 5 seconds it reverts back to c:\Program Files. That happens
even if I opened another windows and that the browser is net having focus.
It's as if I was refreshing the browser windows. This happens every 4-5
seconds.
I'm going crazy on this one... any insight?