Discussion:
clicking on hyperlink opens windows explorer
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caeriel
2008-06-24 17:19:01 UTC
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This problem is driving me crazy. When I open a webpage with a hyperlinik
and then click on the hyperlink windows explorer is opened, not the new web
page pointed to by the hyperlink.

I've tried re-registering the appropriate dlls and recreating the app path
for IE in the registry.... nothing

Any ideas?

tx.
caeriel
PA Bear [MS MVP]
2008-06-24 20:22:22 UTC
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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 caeriel
This problem is driving me crazy. When I open a webpage with a hyperlinik
and then click on the hyperlink windows explorer is opened, not the new web
page pointed to by the hyperlink.
I've tried re-registering the appropriate dlls and recreating the app path
for IE in the registry.... nothing
Any ideas?
tx.
caeriel
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