Explorer error/ freeze up

[c-hoppe]

Over the last several months I have had trouble with IE5 and 5.5 freezing up when I shut it down. After closing the last window I get an error message saying that a fault was caused Advert.dll at 0137:05986f7.
The error box will not close notr will the PC shut down. I have to hit reset.

This happens with both 5.0 and 5.5

I am not running anything like adds off or ad killer.

[MadMax]

Taken from:
http://www.langa.com/newsletters/2000/mar-6-00.htm

3) More Aureate "Spyware" Options
Last week, I told you about Aureate Media's "phone home" software that can secretly send information about you and your system either to Aureate or to the companies who have built Aureate's software into their applications or downloads. (See http://www.langa.com/newsletters/2000/mar-02-00.htm#4 )

There are about 300(!) applications in all that employ the Aureate tracker, including Go!Zilla, CuteFTP, GetRight, Buddyphone and many others.

Once again, you can see if Aureate's "spyware" resides on your system by searching for "Advert.dll" which is the central piece of the Aureate system (there are many other pieces too, but this one's the biggie.) If you find Advert.dll, then Aureate's software is on your system.

[reboot]

Then go to http://www.grc.com and get "OptOut" to remove the offending POS adverts, and smooth sailing after that.

[BlackHoleSun]

Gee, I had a hell of a time.