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  • Sep 5, 2007, 03:53 PM
    nofx888
    Certain window popping up for no reason.
    When ever I use IE or AIM for example and I try to type, the Help page for the program just pops up. Is there any way to disable these windows from coming up?
  • Sep 6, 2007, 04:28 AM
    SabbzR
    I'm not sure about AIM, but in the case of IE you can't switch off the help system. Becareful when typing though, if you accidentally press the [ALT] key hotkeys are switched on. Hotkeys give users quick access to menu options using their keyboard instead of the mouse. For example, pressing [ALT] then [F] then [C] will close your IE Browser. Most programs have this function.

    Try typing slowly, making sure not to press [ALT]. If the problem persists, try scanning spy/ad/mal-ware. Use Google and search for Anti-Spyware applications, AdAware is my personal preference.

    If that fails, change the keyboard, and if that fails take your computer to a store that can have a direct look at the problem :)
  • Sep 6, 2007, 12:27 PM
    dixierock
    Install a pop-up blocker, and see if that will help. If you are using ie7, click tools, pop-up blocker, then click "turn on pop-up blocker".. I hope this helps.. Good Luck..

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