Sorry, wasn't trying to be smartazz. Actually, I'm usually on top of the malware crap, so I learned something new. You have reason to believe that a 'blank IE addy" virus exists. I believe you. Here is a interesting website to check out, and read the 'security now' shows listing. --> grc.com I'm not afiliated or paid in any way with this site, but it has a driven guy who owns the site.
Read about ActiveX and scripting involvement with virus/spyware as well
..speaking about bloat... the newer quicktime player ads on Ihub are just dragging my connection down terribly. Well, can't complain too much, I'm a freebie.
good luck
S5