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My computer has been functioning poorly the last few days (Windows XP operating system up to date on all patches/fixes). Last night I noticed the desk top icon for Internet Explorer was mispelled. I'm running Norton 360 security package and firewall as well as Spybot search and destroy regularly and they don't detect any problems. Is there somekind of new virus/worm/trojan doing this?
I can't find anything about any viruses or trojans doing this. Have you tried to right click on the icon and rename it back to the right spelling?
Another thing is have you tried not using IE at all? I don't use it anymore. Mozilla Firefox is much more secure and much faster.
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Computer Security & Viruses
Answers by Expert:
Keith Davis
Expertise
Advice on how to avoid viruses and spyware. Suggestions on what software to run to avoid viruses and spyware. Identification of spyware, trojans, or virus infections. Overall system security.
Experience
As a PC tech, removing and identifying many viruses and trojans from customer's PCs.
Education/Credentials
4 classes short of a Networking degree.
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