Internet Explorer downloads intead of displays

[twcman]

Not sure if this is the right forum but when I try to open IE, the browser window opens briefly then treats the page I am trying to display as a file download. The file download box pops up asking me if I want to open or save the file from the site I am accessing.
I have tried the file association for html, htm and various other extensions without success. I have also run a virus scan and adware scan.
The problem started when I got in a hurry one night and started hitting ctrl and alt plus keys not remembering that my laptop has no "windows key". I use the windows key shortcuts quite a bit. Not sure what combination I hit.



Chris Scott
The Whole Computer Medical Systems

 

[aquias]

What's your home page set at? Are you trying to hit a page that is only a download?

 

[bcastner]

. Navigate tp the C:\Windows\INF folder.
. Right click IE.INF, and select Install.
. Restart the computer after the process is accomplished.

 

[twcman]

Thanks for your input thus far:
Homepage is google.com

Ran the install and still no change in symptoms.

Any other ideas?

I noticed too that I cannot run the add/remove programs from the control panel.

reran virus check with negative results

Chris Scott
The Whole Computer Medical Systems

 

[bcastner]

It is unlikely a virus, but it is likely malware of some kind.

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