How to fix Internet Explorer that Opens Automatically?

How to fix Internet Explorer that Opens Automatically?

I understand your concerns. I'm sure it is surprising to have something like this happen. From what I understood in what you have described this is not an issue where Internet Explorer launches on startup if that had been the case I would have thought a settings issue was causing this. It sounds like you have tried the right steps in running the kaspersky Antivirus. This still sounds like a malware or spyware issue that your virus database may not be locating. Since you have licensed virus protection I would suggest a free program like Malwarebytes, Spybot Search & Destroy or Ad-Aware.

The only flaw with virus programs is that they cannot be completely one hundred percent accurate against all viruses, spyware, malware, etc. There is always something changing and a backup plan will usually resolve the issue that may have been missed by your primary program. There is no harm or expense involved in trying to determine where the issue is.

Malware can cause the issue you are having and unfortunately there would have been no way to know it had been downloaded. The primary method of spreading malware is by having you complete what appears to be a legitimate software download. That is where knowing where and how to locate safe sites is going to be critical.

Try to use manufacturer sites for software downloads. If you are using third party sites try using www.tucows.com or www.majorgeeks.com. These are examples of know sites for software downloads without risk of damage to your PC. Malware is spread in one of two ways. It either attaches itself to good files and is executed in various ways. It can be by something as simple as opening the browser. It is most often downloaded through false cookies and cache files that the browser automatically opens. Malware biggest enemy has been the success and advances of your email scanners.

The advances have led to the issue impacting users by way of the internet. Most often malware is housed in a temporary folder that can be deleted through your browsers tools menu. If it is a particular code that writes itself into the system filed on your computer it will be impossible to remove. This will ultimately affect initially the applications causing them to crash and then the operating system itself will suffer.

I realize that you cannot uninstall Internet Explorer completely due to the PDF files that you are working with. If the malware scan does not detect an issue I would suggest uninstalling and reinstalling the browser. This is an easy solution since you have Firefox installed as well. Make sure you have a stable internet connection before you complete the download to eliminate any corrupt files and a lengthy call to Microsoft. If you have a copy of the recovery disk from your PC the installation can be completed from there as well.

The last options that you would have to consider if malware is detected and not removed, would be to allow an IT professional to try to disable or remove the affected files. This can be costly and time consuming. There are some systems file that if affected the malware cannot be removed. If you run into an instance such as this you may want to consider backing up your data and reinstalling Windows. That is a time consuming and frustrating experience.

I would recommend the malware scans first, always restarting the computer when completed. Make sure all programs are updated correctly before proceeding. If the issue resolves itself short term and reoccurs or you begin to notice issues with other applications then more decisions will need to me made. Since this just began hopefully it will be an easy resolution.

If none of these suggestions help or there are other issues that have begun taking place please post them and additional feedback will be provided.

How to fix Internet Explorer that Opens Automatically?