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In the past few weeks, strange websites have been appearing in the history of my Internet Explorer. The time shows the time I looked at the history.

2010-12-22 22:05:00
Hi "m',This sounds like a virus to me. Like ha14, I think the first step is running your anti-virus program to make sure your computer is not infected with a virus. After the virus is removed (or if you get the green light from your anti-virus program), you'll likely need to reset your IE settings back to default. To do this Open IE > go to Internet Options > Click on the Advanced Tab > Click on Reset tab. Restart IE. This step deletes all temp files, disables any add-ons, plug-ins, toolbars and also resets all changed settings to default. Although this is a quick-fix, you will have to re-install the add-ons.Good Luck!Cheers,CassandraIE Outreach Team
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mm
2010-12-22 11:35:00
thanks for yor help
Tina
2010-12-26 04:50:00
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M.S. Smith
2010-12-21 22:16:00
It's also possible that someone else is using the computer! You might want to ask anyone else who is in your home if they've been up to something.
2010-12-21 18:45:00
HiWell possible that your IE is hijacked or you have malware (rootkits). SO instal adaware, make a scanhttp://www.lavasoft.com/you can also scan with malwarbytes anrimalware, superantispyware, clamwin antivirus, possible better to do the scan in safe mode.Make this analysis, to see if some ports are openedhttp://www.canyouseeme.org/use a firewall like Sunbelthttp://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Home-Home-Office/Sunbelt-Personal-Firewall/