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IE 8 Problem

I am running IE 8. Frequently a new IE Window opens without me trying to open one. The new window appears to be soliciting something. Any help is greatly appreciated.

ThomasonMA
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I don't use MSIE, particularly anything past IE6. Presumably IE8 has some sort of built in pop-up blocker; is it enabled?


Try here:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Internet-Explorer-Pop-up-Blocker-frequently-asked-questions

donaldw
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There was a program from Gamevance that was causing the problem. I uninstalled the program and the problem was solved.

ThomasonMA
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Its a malware attack. Run powerful antivirus and scan for malwares, virus. It may work fine later on.

candaceusa
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I am running IE 8. Frequently a new IE Window opens without me trying to open one. The new window appears to be soliciting something. Any help is greatly appreciated.


Thank you to all who replied!

ThomasonMA
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If the gamevance uninstall fixed you up, don't forget to mark the thread as solved so you don't continue to get answers to a non-issue.

donaldw
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If you think you have gamevance instaled and you want to remove it just follow these simple instructions:
• Click on the Start Menu button
• Click on the Settings option
• Click on the Control Panel option
• Double click on Add/Remove Programs

or you can download official removal tool: www.gamevance.com/deactivate.php

zall
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If you think you have gamevance instaled and you want to remove it just follow these simple instructions:
• Click on the Start Menu button
• Click on the Settings option
• Click on the Control Panel option
• Double click on Add/Remove Programs

or you can download official removal tool: www.gamevance.com/deactivate.php

zall
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This question has already been solved

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