Internet Explorer problems - virus? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Nitz99 · 04-05-2007, 10:44 PM

I think I have a computer virus that is affecting my internet explorer. I was curious to know if anyone else experienced this problem and if so how they resolved it. Everytime I open my browser I get a pop up box that says "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." I have had this message appear before but it was only occasionally like if the browser froze and had to close. Now this box pops up EVERY time I open my browser and although I can still use the browser after I move that pop up box, my internet runs extremely slow. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

NFS · 04-06-2007, 11:26 AM

Try this ..

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=831432

Run an anti spyware programme to remove any 'browser helper objects' (BHO)

Ryan@Motorwerks · 04-06-2007, 11:30 AM

You should try Mozilla Firefox, it seems a lot more secure than explorer.

FirstClass · 04-06-2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335e90

You should try Mozilla Firefox, it seems a lot more secure than explorer.

Yup, IE is stupid and next to useless. www.getfirefox.com

teknochild · 04-06-2007, 03:51 PM

internet explorer IS a virus

Scarabeo · 04-07-2007, 02:33 PM

Download IE7 if you have already not done so....

Kafka · 04-07-2007, 06:17 PM

Check out the Kapersky products (I have Internet Security 6.0) for top level security. I travel a lot in countries with almost no internet controls and I remain virus, spam, worm, etc. free. I have found free downloads and those that come WITH software almost useless (although I hear good things about Apple)>
K.

mds82 · 04-07-2007, 06:18 PM

have you restarted your computer yet?

04-05-2007, 10:44 PM	#1
Nitz99 Private First Class Drives: 2013 AW F30 335i Sport Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 137 iTrader: (1)	Internet Explorer problems - virus? I think I have a computer virus that is affecting my internet explorer. I was curious to know if anyone else experienced this problem and if so how they resolved it. Everytime I open my browser I get a pop up box that says "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." I have had this message appear before but it was only occasionally like if the browser froze and had to close. Now this box pops up EVERY time I open my browser and although I can still use the browser after I move that pop up box, my internet runs extremely slow. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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04-06-2007, 11:26 AM	#2
NFS Major General Drives: 335i m-sport LCI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 9,211 iTrader: (0)	Try this .. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=831432 Run an anti spyware programme to remove any 'browser helper objects' (BHO) __________________

04-06-2007, 03:51 PM	#5
teknochild Your resident 4um troll Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fl Posts: 2,021 iTrader: (0)	internet explorer IS a virus __________________ RAWRrrrr

04-07-2007, 06:17 PM	#7
Kafka Private Drives: E46 M3 SMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	Kapersky Check out the Kapersky products (I have Internet Security 6.0) for top level security. I travel a lot in countries with almost no internet controls and I remain virus, spam, worm, etc. free. I have found free downloads and those that come WITH software almost useless (although I hear good things about Apple)> K.

04-07-2007, 06:18 PM	#8
mds82 Major General Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut Posts: 5,840 iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	have you restarted your computer yet? __________________ 19" Breyton Race GTS Matt Grey, Eisenmann 4x70 Exhaust with SR Pipes. Vorsteiner Hood, Bilstein Shocks, CFEverywhere, mtec rear, Carbon Fiber Headlights

04-06-2007, 11:30 AM	#3
Ryan@Motorwerks Captain Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 941 iTrader: (0)	You should try Mozilla Firefox, it seems a lot more secure than explorer.

04-07-2007, 02:33 PM	#6
Scarabeo Private First Class Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 172 iTrader: (0)	Download IE7 if you have already not done so....

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