From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: May 17, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: images that keep returning
>
> Leo,
> Every time I log on to a web site (any web site)
>
> dozens of images/icons etc are downloaded on to my temporary
> internet files. I can delete them, but next time I log on to
> a site lots more appear
>
> Even worse,whenever I try to e-mail a photograph to a friend
> using the Windows picture and fax viewer, dozens of these
> \"rogue\" images tag on behind as you scroll through. I have installed
>
> Ad Aware and Spybot(free versions) and deleted
>
> anything which appears as a problem after each search but it
> makes no difference... those images keep on downloading !!!!
> Is this a compuer problem or do I have a really nasty virus
> or spyware lurking somewhere?
It certainly does sound like spyware. I would make sure that the
spyware definitions for both the programs you used are up to date,
and possibly add Microsoft's anti-spyware product to your mix as
well. There's a possibility that it's a virus also, so definitely
make sure that you're covered there as well.
http://ask-leo.com/spyware_how_do_i_remove_and_avoid_spyware.html
http://ask-leo.com/viruses_how_do_i_keep_myself_safe_from_viruses.html
Good luck!
Thanks for asking,
Leo
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