- Nov 5, 2011
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'Properties' window instead of icon targets ..
I had malware (or Windows flaw) which suddenly changes the target of all icon shortcuts for 'Properties' window .. Issue with all the icons (shortcut icons of my software, locations ..).
This problem is solved now, but I'm curious why this sudden change has happened; when I clicked on the browser icons or taskbar Quick Launch icons, this has launched 'Properties' window instead of targeted application.
So seeing this sudden bad behavior, I immediately cut the power of - and restart - my modem box (to change the IP) - and closed, then returned back to my account. And then this problem has disappeared.
I used IE8 and SlimBoat two browsers while this problem is created by clicking on the pictures in Google Images, then some links .. I think.
I use Windows XP.
So what you think about the cause of this strange behaviour, please?
On the Web, I found some links, perhaps related:
Delta-homes.com Virus : on pcrisk.com : http://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/7250-remove-delta-homes-com-redirect-virus
Remove delta-homes.com virus (Removal Guide): http://malwaretips.com/blogs/delta-homes-removal/
How to Remove Safe.v9.com virus (Removal Guide): http://malwaretips.com/blogs/safe-v9-virus/
Internet Explorer Icon Problems - Family PC (XP Home, IE8): http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...-xp-home/ed28d527-ef95-4603-9912-e7560930877d
I had malware (or Windows flaw) which suddenly changes the target of all icon shortcuts for 'Properties' window .. Issue with all the icons (shortcut icons of my software, locations ..).
This problem is solved now, but I'm curious why this sudden change has happened; when I clicked on the browser icons or taskbar Quick Launch icons, this has launched 'Properties' window instead of targeted application.
So seeing this sudden bad behavior, I immediately cut the power of - and restart - my modem box (to change the IP) - and closed, then returned back to my account. And then this problem has disappeared.
I used IE8 and SlimBoat two browsers while this problem is created by clicking on the pictures in Google Images, then some links .. I think.
I use Windows XP.
So what you think about the cause of this strange behaviour, please?
On the Web, I found some links, perhaps related:
Delta-homes.com Virus : on pcrisk.com : http://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/7250-remove-delta-homes-com-redirect-virus
Remove delta-homes.com virus (Removal Guide): http://malwaretips.com/blogs/delta-homes-removal/
How to Remove Safe.v9.com virus (Removal Guide): http://malwaretips.com/blogs/safe-v9-virus/
Internet Explorer Icon Problems - Family PC (XP Home, IE8): http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...-xp-home/ed28d527-ef95-4603-9912-e7560930877d
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