I'v had this issue lately with the About:blank virus.

I've heard a few rumours that using an internet browser besides IE might solve the problem.
What are the advantages/disadvantages in choosing a new browser? And if I did want to switch, what should I be looking at?

Thanks for yer help.

For the about:blank problem, check here:
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread7507.html

For browser info, try these:
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforum...8-browser.html
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread9492.html