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.......now and again when im on the net, a pop up pops up, called 'Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime library''...and it says 'run time error!'' as a subheading..and beneath that it gives a program path C:\Program files\iexplore.exe....and below that it says some numbers and the ''pure function call'', this happens regularly........i dont know what this is supposed to mean or what it is.........is it an original microsoft pop up???....or is it jus adware etc......and i dont know wat 2 do about it....is my pc infected with something?????.....can any1 tell me ??????????   

In Internet Explorer click Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > uncheck Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart)

Click Apply then ok close and reopen Internet Explorer. That should fix the issue. If not you can try reinstalling IE.

PS wrong forum... should be posted in tech-talk this is Mesenger Plus! Help and Support only, i reported it so the mods will move it, just be aware for next time

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Originally posted by kasim
.......now and again when im on the net, a pop up pops up, called 'Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime library''...and it says 'run time error!'' as a subheading..and beneath that it gives a program path C:\Program files\iexplore.exe....and below that it says some numbers and the ''pure function call'', this happens regularly........i dont know what this is supposed to mean or what it is.........is it an original microsoft pop up???....or is it jus adware etc......and i dont know wat 2 do about it....is my pc infected with something?????.....can any1 tell me ??????????   

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Probably spyware/malware/badly written plugin - Commonname toolbar was one of the first to cause this problem. If you disable third party browser extensions you are only hiding the problem, not fixing it, and all other plugins will stop working, even legitimate ones. Reinstalling IE is unlikely to fix the problem.  If you have spyware/malware you need to get rid of it. AdAware, Spybot, HijackThis (the latter should be used only with experienced guidance) should be used to search for spyware.

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Originally posted by Sam Spade
Probably spyware/malware/badly written plugin - Commonname toolbar was one of the first to cause this problem. If you disable third party browser extensions you are only hiding the problem, not fixing it, and all other plugins will stop working, even legitimate ones. Reinstalling IE is unlikely to fix the problem.  If you have spyware/malware you need to get rid of it. AdAware, Spybot, HijackThis (the latter should be used only with experienced guidance) should be used to search for spyware.

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wat exactly is spyware and adware used for??....wat do they do to my pc????......any gud software to get rid of them ????

Spyware infects your pc and sends data back to the developer of the spyware through the net. Adware is just extra stuff you might not want e.g. an IE favourite or a desktop icon. Ad-Aware will get rid of most of the stuff which can be found here : http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/.

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Originally posted by Carltos Cool
Spyware infects your pc and sends data back to the developer of the spyware through the net.

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what exactly are the effects of it infecting my pc???????.....are there certein 2 look out for (kind of symptons), which mean my pc could be infected with spyware?????

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Originally posted by kasim

what exactly are the effects of it infecting my pc???????.....are there certein 2 look out for (kind of symptons), which mean my pc could be infected with spyware?????

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Spyware will make your computer generally run a little slow, your internet connection may just spike. More information on spyware can be found at Microsoft's spyware centre. Click on that link to look there.
As you can see it monitors what you do on your computer and sends out the results. You can scan your computer for it and adware using this program you can click here to download.

Adware is just programs, and extra things on your computer that generally get in the way. As Carltos said, they can be an added bookmark or link on your desktop, however they are the milder forms. Adware can make popups randomly come up. It's just as the name says ad-ware...it can be noticed by the many ads displaying on your computer, or general icons on your desktop with things like "free casino" ect. It can be detected and removed with this program you can click here to download.

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Originally posted by kasim

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Originally posted by Sam Spade
Probably spyware/malware/badly written plugin - Commonname toolbar was one of the first to cause this problem. If you disable third party browser extensions you are only hiding the problem, not fixing it, and all other plugins will stop working, even legitimate ones. Reinstalling IE is unlikely to fix the problem.  If you have spyware/malware you need to get rid of it. AdAware, Spybot, HijackThis (the latter should be used only with experienced guidance) should be used to search for spyware.

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wat exactly is spyware and adware used for??....wat do they do to my pc????......any gud software to get rid of them ????

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This URL is one of the best explanations of spyware, malware and adware definitions on the net:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware

Adware can be very intrusive, and misleading.  I've seen some very heavy XXX p*rn advertised, as well as fake spyware removers, and free software that installs even more malware on a machine.  Its not very often that adware advertises only the 'nice' end of town.

In terms of good software, Adaware is for beginners and does not clean up a system well; Spybot is good for the more advanced, and HijackThis should be used only with guidance unless you are very experienced.

ya i get some pop ups now and again somtimes thyre XXX or they say ive won som holiday (i just press x)......but i dont know wer they could of come from....the only thing that comes to mind is my downlaod prgram bearshare (www.bearshare.com)...but they said theyre ''spye ware -free''.......or if this is the cause is there a way to cancel any adware/spyware etc programs ??.....and ive got msn plus...but i trust that its free of all that (but who knows ??)......any1 ??????

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Originally posted by kasim
the only thing that comes to mind is my downlaod prgram bearshare (www.bearshare.com)...but they said theyre ''spye ware -free''

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Bah, those guys are known for ad and spyware...as many of us have said try ad-aware, we've put that solution many times now, so please try that, instead of keeping on asking us for more solutions...

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Originally posted by kasim
and ive got msn plus

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I think you're talking about Messenger Plus, not MSN Plus...that comes with optional adware, but that doesn't cause this problem, you can find solutions to get rid of that sponsor program at;
http://shoutbox.menthix.net/showthread.php?tid=21598

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Originally posted by kasim
any1 ??????

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We've already told you many times...Try Ad-Aware.