Error when logging on

[HRAHIMI]

When I log on to my computer an Internet Explorer window pops up where it is trying to open up a specific website and it's not found. How can I get rid of this pop up? I don't even know what this website is? I have a WINDOWS XP operating system and my computer is fairly new.

Thanks.

 

[micker377]

Spyware - use AdAwareSE and/or Spybot. Are you running a firewall and anti-virus?

 

[HRAHIMI]

I had McAffee but that expired like a week ago. So if I use AdAwareSE or Spybot now, it'll get rid of this IE pop-up?

 

[micker377]

It should get rid of it, but without a firewall and up-to-date anti-virus, the problems will return. What's worse, without a firewall, you may be sending malware and viri to everyone you connect with!