The problem is (IE) internet explorer!
§. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs
§. Once that applet comes up, select Add/Remove Windows Components.
§. Once that applet comes up, uncheck the box by the Internet Explorer app and select next.
§. Once that applet exits, select Add/Remove Windows Components again and this time place a check by the box beside the Internet Explorer app.... then select next.
You might also want to clear out any system restore files that might contain the malware files.
OR
It might also be your antivirus which plays with you. Check the MaxKO/IE shortcut if its takes you somewhere els, insted of maxko!
Re-installing IE7 might be your best bet or you could try the free version of Ad-Aware...
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php...it might be able to clean up IE7 registry settings.
You might also want to scan your system with PC Tools free AV product...
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/...it covers a lot of malware also.