David Lynn
December 5th 03, 12:17 AM
I am getting internet pop-up ad windows when I try to use
Windows Explorer. I am NOT trying to access the
internet. I am only trying to access local resources.
Not only do the adds pop up when I open Windows Explorer,
but also when I do anything that utilizes Windows
Explorer (for example, when I try to open My Computer,
the Recycle Bin, or any other folder on my desktop, the
system insists on accessing the internet to download
advertisements). Not only is this annoying, but it is
slowing down my system by wasting time on the internet
when it should be opening the local folder.
This problem only started yesterday, April 28, after my
son came home from school. I tried System Restore back
to Saturday April 26, but this did not help. I am
running Windows XP Pro and have cable internet access
through a home network with a router. I use Internet
Explorer for the internet, Outlook Express for email, and
AOL Instant Messenger for messaging.
If anyone knows how to fix this problem, I would greatly
appreciate it. Thanks.
Windows Explorer. I am NOT trying to access the
internet. I am only trying to access local resources.
Not only do the adds pop up when I open Windows Explorer,
but also when I do anything that utilizes Windows
Explorer (for example, when I try to open My Computer,
the Recycle Bin, or any other folder on my desktop, the
system insists on accessing the internet to download
advertisements). Not only is this annoying, but it is
slowing down my system by wasting time on the internet
when it should be opening the local folder.
This problem only started yesterday, April 28, after my
son came home from school. I tried System Restore back
to Saturday April 26, but this did not help. I am
running Windows XP Pro and have cable internet access
through a home network with a router. I use Internet
Explorer for the internet, Outlook Express for email, and
AOL Instant Messenger for messaging.
If anyone knows how to fix this problem, I would greatly
appreciate it. Thanks.