Windows spyware problem: automatically closing certain windows

[mikeymike]

Perhaps a "listen to me or I don't fix your computer problems anymore" ultimatum is in order?

Admittedly I've never had any problems getting my family to do as they're told wrt using computers.  I think they understand that they do things like I suggest, or they have loads of problems.

Also, I'd remove at least MSNM (and any other messaging apps, as they're evil and full of security holes), as well as OE.  Install Firefox and Thunderbird (recent builds).

[mikeymike]

Well Mike, I'm not the system admin. If I locked off their ability to install stuff completely

Where did I suggest you should do that?

And I don't want the computer's functionality crippled like that.

Crippled like what?

I'd just like to know who at Microsoft had the bright idea of merging Explorer and Internet Explorer.

Turn to page 1005 of "How To Force Out All Competitors in the IT Industry".  It's under "screwing both customers and competitors for fun and profit".