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Hi I need some help with my IE, not sure if this is the right place.
Seems like when ever I am going to a site a extra window opens (minimized and will not allow me to maximize it, I have to use Task Manager to Maximize it but its blank). This is getting annoying with so many windows of it opened.

here is Source Code I found on the page:


<HTML><TITLE> --- Microsoft Internet Explorer </TITLE>
<BODY>

<script language='javascript'>
var expires = new Date();
expires.setTime (expires.getTime() + (24 * 60 * 60 * 30 * 1000));
expire = expires.toGMTString();
document.cookie = 'js=1; expires='+expire+'; path=/; domain=.offeroptimizer.com;';
</script>

<META HTTP-EQUIV=Refresh CONTENT='1; URL=http://xlime.offeroptimizer.com/close.html'>

</BODY></HTML>


ANY way to remove this naggin popup window? Google wont block it, security setting for IE doesnt seem to be blocking it either. I just need to stop the popup window!

Thanks in Advance
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The behavior described by — lots of tiny, non‑interactive windows appearing while browsing — is classic adware/toolbar activity. As pointed out, an unwanted component on the machine is spawning those helper windows. The next steps are to identify the offending component, remove it safely, and gather diagnostic logs if the automatic tools don’t clear it.

Start with a safe cleanup routine: reboot into Safe Mode with Networking, run a full scan with an up‑to‑date antivirus plus a dedicated anti‑spyware scanner, then reboot normally. From a clean desktop run msconfig and disable unfamiliar startup items, and uninstall any recently added, suspicious programs via Add/Remove Programs. In IE, use Internet Options -> General -> Settings -> View Objects to remove unknown ActiveX controls and clear Temporary Internet Files and cookies.

If the popup keeps appearing, collect diagnostics before manual edits. Run HijackThis and save the log (post it in the Security forum per ’s suggestion). Use Sysinternals Process Explorer to identify which process owns the blank window (drag the target icon onto the window) — that pinpoints the executable or BHO to remove. Check the common Run keys HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, and inspect BHOs under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects — back up the registry and create a restore point before changing anything.

If removal is tricky, a practical fallback is to restore the system to a point before the problem started or reinstall/repair Internet Explorer. After cleanup, install current Windows updates/service packs and enable stronger popup protections. Include the HijackThis log and a short list of recently installed programs when asking for help so responders can give precise removal steps.

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Here is alittle more info (If more info is needed please let me know):
IE
Version 6.0.2800.1106
Build 62800.1106
Application Path C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer
Language English (United States)
Cipher Strength 128-bit
Content Advisor Disabled
IEAK Install No

System Info:
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name XXXXXXXX
System Manufacturer MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
System Model KM266-8235
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 1 AuthenticAMD ~1599 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG, 9/22/2003
SMBIOS Version 2.2
Windows Directory C:\WINNT
System Directory C:\WINNT\System32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)"
User Name XXXXXXX
Time Zone Central Standard Time
Total Physical Memory 256.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 48.52 MB
Total Virtual Memory 873.23 MB
Available Virtual Memory 357.64 MB
Page File Space 617.75 MB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

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Offeroptimizer seems to be your problem, similar problem in this thread:
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5297-offeroptimizer.html
If there aren't links to any of the tools suggested in that thread, you will find them in the "Helping Yourself" thread at the top of the Security forum (just scans with a couple of different updated antivirus programs and adaware should do it). If you have anymore trouble with this, you should post a hijackthis log in the Security forum.

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