OP: background - random voice broadcastsUsing XP as the OS. Just started getting random voice broadcasts and ads in English, German, Spanish when I open EI or other browser. Continues even after they are shut down. Has anyone experienced similar issue and how to fix. thx

Hi JimC SC,Looks like it’s an adware issue.Step 1:I would strongly recommend you to run the Virus Scan.a. If you don’t have anti-virus software installed on your computer, I suggest that you run a Malware scan on your computer.http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/ b. I would recommend you to run online Virus Scan to remove any infections, if present.Follow the link below to run the free online scan:http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm Step 2:Adware might have installed some programs. So put the computer in a clean boot state and check if the issue persists.a. Putting your system in clean boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.b. Refer the following Microsoft KB article for more information on how to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in XP:How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state?http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353Note: After troubleshooting, make sure to put the computer to start as usual as mentioned under the section 'Steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state' in the above KB article.Regards,Manasa P – Microsoft Support.