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what causes "INTERNET explorer has stopped working"?? I'll go on some sites, and I'll get that message and the page FREEZES then restarts. I don't know how to fix that. Can SOMEONE please help me and tell me how to fix that?See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/ie-crashes-stops-working#ie=ie-11Check with the following link

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/internet-explorer/ie-crashes-stops-working#ie=ie-11You COULD just stop using IE there are browser with greater security and privacy with addons than is I mostly use Firefox

I am using Opera web BROWSER and I am having problems with it returning to the same spot on the previous web page that I just left. If I was scrolled all the way to the bottom of the page I have to scroll all the way back down again. Is there a way I can set it up so it goes back to the same PLACE?You COULD try uninstall and re-installing it.Or see http://www.opera.com/help/tutorials/intro/speed/#sessions

Without paying attention to what I was doing I deleted all my bookmarks in chrome from my homepage. I didn't delete anything physically. Is there ANYWAY to restore them to my page or do I have to RECREATE all those links?Is your Chrome synched with your GOOGLE account? If so, Google should retain bookmarks online. Could you confirm whether you are signed in (in Settings) or not?
If not there are a couple of other moves you could try, depending on how MUCH you want your bookmarks back.It's possible to recover the deleted bookmarks in chrome.But you should follow certain steps to recover.Here is the link helps you to do step by step.
HTTP://www.howtogeek.com/111784/how-to-recover-accidentally-deleted-bookmarks-in-chrome-firefox/

So have a huge problem that I can t find a fix for so posting here.

Its the worst search engine on the planet " BING " and can t get rid of in yet.

Its on the right click menu and then its in add on's as the default but its disable and I can t get yahoo to be my default when I try nothing happens so need help what do I do now : (

Thanks I so need the help 

Ok this might help somebody get it and has a fix will try to attach fingers crossed if it doesn t attach how do I get it on to the forum may need simple directions here goes :   Of course what else more bad news heres the posted error so what now  : (


(screen shot bing error.odt.)
" You cannot upload that type of file. The only allowed extensions are doc,gif,JPG,mpg,pdf,png,txt,zip,log,bat,bmp. "



 Hi,

It sounds like Bing application(s) may have actually been installed on your computer, based on what you said (right clicking brings up a context menu regarding Bing). Try opening Control Panel on your computer by clicking the Start menu/orb in the lower left of your screen, now select Control Panel. Once opened, look for a link or icon that says (depending on your Operating System) "Add/Remove Programs" or "Programs/Uninstall a Program". When the window loads, you should see a running list of all installed applications on your computer. Look for anything that says "Bing" and click it once (left click, not right) to highlight it. A button will appear within the highlighted row to uninstall/change the program. Click the button and a NEW window will appear to guide you through the removal process. After removing a program, it may ask you to restart- choose "restart later" instead. Continue finding and removing "Bing" applications from your computer until all are uninstalled. Now restart your computer, and see what things look like. Keep in mind we may need to also clean out your internet browser, so do not dispair if you still see signs/symptoms of Bing. Just report back the condition, and we'll continue from there Ok I never installed bing and its not on add / delete in the control panel and for starters MWB and superantispyware and combo-fix and Adw and FRST ; which are are snap to use can't find and delete
" Search with Bing "  from the right click menu ! !

Use win 7 HP 4 gigs of ram and its 64 bit . . .

So what now ? ? ?   :  (It is a big problem.
Here is reference:
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Bing-Off-Your-Computer
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When using Microsoft products such as Internet Explorer and Windows computers, Bing is usually made the default search engine since it is developed and owned by Microsoft. On a Windows computer, sometimes Windows Updates will automatically install a toolbar add-on known as the Bing Bar into Internet Explorer. Bing can be removed from your computer by uninstalling or disabling the Bing Bar add-on, and by changing your default search engine settings in every browser.

Ok so again how do I remove bing amazing still have gotten no answers !  !  !

I want to INSTALL adblocker PLUS , but even when I click allow, it won't do it. I have an IBM and USE firefox.

How can i more secure my net banking in my computer. I heard that there are many viruses which copies all your observation so how can i protect from them.The most secure would be to use a Read-Only OS (Live Distro ) like booting a computer up with Knoppix Linux and this way the computer is always booted clean, is Linux one of the most secure OS's out there, and when you reboot no changes are saved and the next boot is like clean from factory. Pros= You can use this on same computer that otherwise would boot Windows etc... Cons = No real cons other than there is no saving of any data locally after shutdown or reboot.

Next most secure method is to physically install Linux to a computer that is to be used for this and keep it patched. 99% of the attack methods out there are geared towards Microsoft Windows OS to carry out an exploit or infection. Pros= Its Linux one of the most secure os's out there and you can save data to this system for WEBSITES visited to etc  Cons = Unless a dual boot system you would need a separate computer one for Windows and other for Linux unless you go with removable drives to have boot choice before power up with removable HDD bay installed.

Last method least most secure from these listed but Microsoft Windows based for anyone who doesnt want to deal with Linux, have a computer only used for banking and nothing else. If turned on only when banking and not used for social network sites, e-mail etc you limit the means by which a Windows OS can be infected. By the way on this system you would also have an up to date good antivirus and possibly even an INTERNET security suite running for additional protection beyond that of just the built in firewall. (* This could be accomplished on a single computer for both super secure and not so secure computing by installing a removable hard drive bay and depending on which drive you boot and run the system on, you are either super secure and careful or running on the drive that is for everything else. ) Pros = You dont have to work with Linux if you dont want to. Cons = Your still using Windows and so your putting yourself at a greater risk than that of Linux OS use and so your running a very small risk of problems, but this risk is greater than that of running a Linux OS IMO.

I have used all 3 methods of computing above to avoid problems. My most favorite is a Live Linux distro. And even better than Knoppix but not as full of bundled software I found out the the most recent Linux Mint 17.1 Cinnamon 32-bit DVD boots to a Live Linux Mint 17.1 environment and the Firefox browser has full Adobe Flash support so it works for all sites I have tested it with from banking to youtube and when you shutdown or reboot the computer, any chance of a malware attack is wiped clean for that 1% that might be out there that might TARGET Linux OS exploits which are very few.

Also Read-Only Live Linux Distro's are very useful when you need to navigate through a web site out there that is high risk for infection because scripts that are targeting Windows OS users wont function because there is a mismatch between the exploit that is attempted to infect etc and the OS your running. So for the shady part of the web a Live OS is a very well protected method of navigation through it if you ever needed to navigate through this dark alley of the internet where risk of being attacked or infected is very high with an OS other than Linux.Thanks for your reply but is there not any easy way or any software which make it secure banking because i am asking this question in behalf of an old lady neighbour.Best banking would be visiting the bank vs online, however if she must use online banking, I cant suggest anything more secure or equally secure to that of what I already shared....However I hear that Norton Internet Security is pretty good at keeping problems away, and if your running that you would also be running Norton Antivirus. Norton is good, but is a resource hog, so i dont run Norton anymore and only my corporate clients use Norton these days. Norton Internet Security also comes bundled with many systems so she might already have it, but it might be out of date if not updated with a subscription to Norton.

If she is the only one using her computer and no one else uses it, she is probably low risk for problems, however if others are using her computer and downloading stuff on it and going to questionable sites then she is higher risk for problems.Here is my viewpoint. There are a growing number of people  also feel this way.
Change you bank.  Visit the local branch. Talk to the people who work there.  You may find that lessor known backs have better service in  some things.  TALKING directly with a teller is more secure than  using a computer. Avoid on-line banking unless you really have to have it.

Credit cards. For on-line purchases, use of a Credit Card might be a better choice.  A Credit card company can offer additional protection from on-line fraud.  Your local banker may have some additional ideas about how to protect yourself.

Last year Forbes magazine published on article on this topic.
How To Avoid The Perils Of Online Banking
The author notes how easy it is to make a mistake with on-line services.
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Ease of Making Mistakes
As Nessa Feddis, a senior vice president at the American Bankers Association, notes, “It is very easy in this electronic world to get caught up and move quickly, hit the send button before we mean to. We all need to take time, pause — and make sure the transaction is accurate.”

In 2011, for example, more than 360,000 Citibank accounts were hacked accounting for more than $2.7 million in losses. (Fortunately, U.S. banking rules limit a consumer’s liability for fraud to $50 in these cases; many banks waive even that liability.)
So, make sure your computer has the latest virus protection; don’t access your account from a public wi-fi system and change your passwords regularly.

Best banking would be visiting the bank vs online, however if she must use online banking, I cant suggest anything more secure or equally secure to that of what I already shared....However I hear that Norton Internet Security is pretty good at keeping problems away, and if your running that you would also be running Norton Antivirus. Norton is good, but is a resource hog, so i dont run Norton anymore and only my corporate clients use Norton these days. Norton Internet Security also comes bundled with many systems so she might already have it, but it might be out of date if not updated with a subscription to Norton.

If she is the only one using her computer and no one else uses it, she is probably low risk for problems, however if others are using her computer and downloading stuff on it and going to questionable sites then she is higher risk for problems.

So recently I've been experiencing a problem with my Windows Laptop. I run Windows 8, and my internet browsers have stopped working completely. I will type in an address on firefox or internet explorer, and it will load for like a minute and then just stop and keep displaying my homescreen. I am connected to the internet, and my anti-virus program does not block my internet access. My mail and Netflix programs still work on my laptop, so I know I am connected.

Any help?Have you tried resetting Firefox or Internet Explorer?Try deleting your browsing history.  In IE, click Tools, on the Menu bar, and select Delete browsing history.  And, do the equivalent in Firefox. Clearing the browsing history did not work. How would I go about resetting Firefox or IE?In IE, click Tools, Internet Options, select the Advanced tab, and click the Reset button in the lower part of that panel.  I haven't been using Firefox for awhile, so I can't tell you exactly how to do it in Firefox. Cleared my browser history in both, reset both browsers, and reset my computer. The internet programs are now both working perfectly. Thank you both for your help!Scratch that, about 5 minutes after posting that, the same thing happened. Now both of my browsers are useless again.1) PLEASE run full scans with BOTH your installed anti virus app and with MalwareBytes

2) Just for the heck of it, please download and try any other browser (OPERA, Chrome, Safari, etc).

3) Do you have other computers in the house (or on the same network)? If so, do they work normally?1) Go to windows Start menu --> In search box, type cmd --> Now right-click on "cmd.exe" ---> Select "Run as administrator" (Helps you to open with administrative privileges).

2) Press enter then type the following command

netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt

3) Press "Enter" and REBOOT the system(Make sure all the opened documents are saved).


Hope this helps!.Please stop resurrecting old TOPICS...Hi,

Use Torch Browser. it Has good benefits tham other programs
downlod it from here >>>> http://www.pubmyfiles.com/torchsetup-r24-n-bfDid you not read what i POSTED above ? ?

Hi , hopefully some one will be able to point me in the right direction . When browsing the internet some sites (face book ebay for example) OPEN very slowly if at all , while other sites open fine and in a time i would expect , we have a pc that is ATTACHED wireless that is working fine so i would assume it,s a PC ISSUE and not the internet itself,  I am not sure how to tackle this , i have cleared the internet history on both IE and fire fox which is the browser i use. The pc is running MS 7 HP WITH SERVICE PACK 1 when i look at a SYSTEM tab.

Any advice would be much appreciated , as i dont want to factory re-set my system unless i have to (my knowledge is basic..!!)

Many thanks

I have an old laptop that I am trying to connect to the Internet. It is a Dell Latitude D610 RUNNING Windows XP. LAST time I used it, it was my primary computer and I had a Verizon USB drive and installed Verizon software to connect to the Internet. I have Adobe Creative Suite installed on that computer and the version I have (CS3) is not compatible with my current laptop that RUNS Windows 8. So I was just going to use it on the old laptop but it is asking me to verify the software online. So I plugged the laptop into my Comcast modem using an ethernet cable. It now SAYS it is connected but I still don't have Internet access. Any suggestions would be appreciated.On XP you have to re-create the Network connection from scratch via Control Panel/Network

Hi all,

Just wondering if someone in the know could explain exactly what hijackthis should be used for.  I know its for checking vulnerable locations for browser hijacking and the results in the log are not necessarily good or bad.  Could someone talk me through this log file please.

Below is the log file I saved after running.

Thanks,
B10

Code: [Select]Logfile of TREND Micro HijackThis v2.0.5
Scan saved at 16:01:30, on 14/03/2015
Platform: Windows 7 SP1 (WinNT 6.00.3505)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v11.0 (11.00.9600.17689)

FIREFOX: 36.0.1 (x86 en-US)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Sony PC Companion\PCCompanion.exe
C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\avastui.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Sony PC Companion\PCCompanionInfo.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\avastui.exe
G:\my_name\3_Computing_General\HijackThis.exe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = Preserve
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.COM/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=255141
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=255141
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\Windows\SysWOW64\blank.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=userinit.exe,
O2 - BHO: Increase performance and video formats for your HTML5 <video> - {326E768D-4182-46FD-9C16-1449A49795F4} - C:\Program Files (x86)\DivX\DivX Plus Web Player\ie\DivXHTML5\DivXHTML5.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In SSV Helper - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_31\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: avast! Online Security - {8E5E2654-AD2D-48bf-AC2D-D17F00898D06} - C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswWebRepIE.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: URLRedirectionBHO - {B4F3A835-0E21-4959-BA22-42B3008E02FF} - C:\PROGRA~2\MIF5BA~1\Office14\URLREDIR.DLL
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_31\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AvastUI.exe] "C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvastUI.exe" /nogui
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Sony PC Companion] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Sony PC Companion\PCCompanion.exe" /Background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe" -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\RUNONCE: [Adobe Speed Launcher] 1426347703
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with &Media Finder - C:\Program Files (x86)\Media Finder\hook.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~2\MIF5BA~1\Office14\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Se&nd to OneNote - res://C:\PROGRA~2\MIF5BA~1\Office14\ONBttnIE.dll/105
O9 - Extra button: Blog This - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &Blog This in Windows Live Writer - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Se&nd to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: OneNote Lin&ked Notes - {789FE86F-6FC4-46A1-9849-EDE0DB0C95CA} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\ONBttnIELinkedNotes.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: OneNote Lin&ked Notes - {789FE86F-6FC4-46A1-9849-EDE0DB0C95CA} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\ONBttnIELinkedNotes.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\vsocklib.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\vsocklib.dll
O11 - Options GROUP: [ACCELERATED_GRAPHICS] Accelerated graphics
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://ilearning.oracle.com
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O18 - Filter hijack: text/xml - {807573E5-5146-11D5-A672-00B0D022E945} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE14\MSOXMLMF.DLL
O23 - Service: Adobe Acrobat Update Service (AdobeARMservice) - Adobe Systems Incorporated - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\armsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Adobe Flash Player Update Service (AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc) - Adobe Systems Incorporated - C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe
O23 - Service: %SystemRoot%\system32\Alg.exe,-112 (ALG) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\alg.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Avast Antivirus (avast! Antivirus) - Avast Software s.r.o. - C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvastSvc.exe
O23 - Service: AvastVBox COM Service (AvastVBoxSvc) - Avast Software - C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ng\vbox\AvastVBoxSVC.exe
O23 - Service: ENCRYPTING File System (EFS) (EFS) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %systemroot%\system32\fxsresm.dll,-118 (Fax) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\fxssvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdatem) (gupdatem) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: %SystemRoot%\system32\ieetwcollectorres.dll,-1000 (IEEtwCollectorService) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\IEEtwCollector.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: keyiso.dll,-100 (KeyIso) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Mozilla Maintenance Service (MozillaMaintenance) - Mozilla Foundation - C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Maintenance Service\maintenanceservice.exe
O23 - Service: comres.dll,-2797 (MSDTC) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\msdtc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %SystemRoot%\System32\netlogon.dll,-102 (Netlogon) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %systemroot%\system32\psbase.dll,-300 (ProtectedStorage) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - Riverbed Technology, Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe
O23 - Service: %systemroot%\system32\Locator.exe,-2 (RpcLocator) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\locator.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %SystemRoot%\system32\samsrv.dll,-1 (SamSs) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %SystemRoot%\system32\snmptrap.exe,-3 (SNMPTRAP) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\snmptrap.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Sony PC Companion - Avanquest Software - C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Sony PC Companion\PCCService.exe
O23 - Service: %systemroot%\system32\spoolsv.exe,-1 (Spooler) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %SystemRoot%\system32\sppsvc.exe,-101 (sppsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\sppsvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Steam Client Service - Valve Corporation - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Steam\SteamService.exe
O23 - Service: Tenable Nessus - Tenable Network Security, Inc - C:\Program Files\Tenable\Nessus\nessus-service.exe
O23 - Service: Telnet (TlntSvr) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\tlntsvr.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %SystemRoot%\system32\ui0detect.exe,-101 (UI0Detect) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\UI0Detect.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %SystemRoot%\system32\vaultsvc.dll,-1003 (VaultSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %SystemRoot%\system32\vds.exe,-100 (vds) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: VMware Authorization Service (VMAuthdService) - VMware, Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Player\vmware-authd.exe
O23 - Service: VMware DHCP Service (VMnetDHCP) - VMware, Inc. - C:\Windows\system32\vmnetdhcp.exe
O23 - Service: VMware USB Arbitration Service (VMUSBArbService) - VMware, Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\VMware\USB\vmware-usbarbitrator64.exe
O23 - Service: VMware NAT Service - VMware, Inc. - C:\Windows\system32\vmnat.exe
O23 - Service: %systemroot%\system32\vssvc.exe,-102 (VSS) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: wampapache - Apache Software Foundation - c:\wamp\bin\apache\apache2.2.21\bin\httpd.exe
O23 - Service: wampmysqld - Unknown owner - c:\wamp\bin\mysql\mysql5.5.16\bin\mysqld.exe
O23 - Service: %SystemRoot%\system32\Wat\WatUX.exe,-601 (WatAdminSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\Wat\WatAdminSvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %systemroot%\system32\wbengine.exe,-104 (wbengine) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %Systemroot%\system32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe,-110 (wmiApSrv) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\wbem\WmiApSrv.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: %PROGRAMFILES%\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe,-101 (WMPNetworkSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe (file missing)

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End of file - 9913 bytes

Firefox 3.6.28 and Firefox 12 are the last versions of Firefox that will work with the original version of Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 1. They won't be updated with SECURITY and stability fixes. To keep your computer and personal information safe, we recommend that you upgrade for free to Windows XP Service Pack 3 and install the latest Firefox. This article goes over your upgrade options.

From Mozilla...
They say...But the article is not dated.
Another solution is use Opera instead.

it goes back to April of 2012:

http://web.archive.org/web/20120501000000*/https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-no-longer-works-some-versions-windows-xp

So, that means they will never fix it?   

There is this one user who uses Chrome Browser, and I am not familiar with advanced config for Chrome browser. On this system that others use Firefox browser in the office when accessing e-mail on the web at fairpoint, when there is an attachment with say an excel xls document attached, I have it POINTED to use Libre Office as the office software to handle and open the xls attachments. However on this new computer which Chrome Browser when accessing the e-mail and opening the xls attachment it launches the Trial of Microsoft Office. On these new COMPUTERS we are not going to ever be using Microsoft Office due to monetary constraints and Libre Office is all the users need. Problem is I cant seem to locate how to set Chrome up to know to use Libre Office as the software to handle Office extension files like *.doc, *.xls, and *.ppt files etc. In Firefox on this same computer it behaves and opens in Libre Office. I did a google search and I was finding everything BUT what I needed to know to fix this. Hoping someone else out there has run into this issue or knows how to make adjustment to Chrome to specify the default office program etc which I cant seem to locate. Hey Dave, what about checking and, if necessary, changing file association in Windows?  Reference: http://www.7tutorials.com/how-associate-file-type-or-protocol-program  I think I'd take a look at that.  It might be the underlying problem with regard to Chrome's behavior regarding those files.  Granted, this idea might not seem logical due to the difference behaviors of Chrome and Firefox that you mentioned.  But, I'm thinking Firefox might have it's own notion of how to handle those files, regardless of what the setting is in Windows file associations.  On the other hand, perhaps Chrome has it's own notion ...Instead of trying to guide Chrome to use Libre right clik an xls file and set Libre as the app association...Re-boot to save changes...
Other option is to completely dump the Office Trial...Thanks Soybean and Patio ... I will try that out tomorrow at WORK.

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It might be the underlying problem with regard to Chrome's behavior regarding those files.  Granted, this idea might not seem logical due to the difference behaviors of Chrome and Firefox that you mentioned.  But, I'm thinking Firefox might have it's own notion of how to handle those files, regardless of what the setting is in Windows file associations.  On the other hand, perhaps Chrome has it's own notion

Helping my SIL again. IE 11 was working ok but over the last couple months has had increasing difficulty opening the Verizon web mail log-in PAGE. Even if it opens and she can log in, it is extremely slow and often gets a message saying IE is not responding and shutting down. IE 11 is opening other internet sites fine. I installed Chrome and it appears to have solved the problem. While working in her Verizon ACCOUNT, I saw a notification advising her that her router encryption was out of date and should be upgraded to WPA2. Since her PC is hard wired into her router, I assume the encryption issue has nothing to do with IE 11's inability to open/connect to Verizon email? Oh, she has no problems opening Verizon email from her iPad and IPHONE.

I have the same Win 7 OS and IE 11. I also have Verizon email and no problems with IE 11 opening Verizon. When I try to open her Verizon account on my PC, sometimes it works fine and sometimes it doesn't. There seems to be an issue between IE 11 and her Verizon webmail account which is much worse on her computer than mine, but not completely resolved on my PC. Any thoughts about what is going on? Thanks.It is an old problem and it is still there.

Try this: Open the webpage in compatibility mode
https://kb.wisc.edu/page.php?id=35591

See here:
IE 11 will not open Verizon e-mail.
Also:
Verizon Forums - email Internet Explorer.

Quote from: Geek-9pm on March 09, 2015, 05:54:41 PM

It is an old problem and it is still there.

Try this: Open the webpage in compatibility mode
https://kb.wisc.edu/page.php?id=35591

See here:
IE 11 will not open Verizon e-mail.
Also:
Verizon Forums - email Internet Explorer.

Try running IE11 with addons dis-abled...it may be 1 of them...

I have a Firefox icon on desktop. I clk on it to bring up Google page which says, 'make Google your search engine'. I have to clk on the down arrow which BRINGS up a drop-down list from which I choose Google. From this, I can finally get Google & type in what I'm looking for. What goes on here ?
I have a mess I can't seem to get straightened out. Thanks a bunch ! Try this.
Get rid of that shortcut on the desktop.
Start up Firefox and go to the Google site.
Then make a bookmark. Then drag the the book mark to the desktop.
Wait, here's a B setter explanation.
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/create-desktop-shortcut-website
Any website address can be made into a shortcut for the desktop. 
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Create a desktop shortcut to a website
You can use Firefox to create a shortcut on your computer's desktop to a page you've visited:
    Resize the Firefox window so you can see both your computer's desktop and the Firefox window on the same screen.
    CLICK the icon on the left of the address bar (where the URL is shown).
    While still holding the mouse button down, move the pointer to the desktop, then release the mouse button. The shortcut will be created.

So this started a day or 2 ago and I cant quite find the issue. Videos on youtube just wont play. They do the loading circle for buffering but never actually load. Like so:



I've tested this problem on my phone, but my phone's youtube app works fine. Unfortunately I can't test it on my laptop.

I've tried updating my flash player to the newest version, but it has not made any improvements.

The best I can think of is recently I modified some of my video card settings to try to GET better performance. I didn't mess with any video options but who knows if I accidently CLICKED something.




Any ideas? I've asked friends if their youtube vids are loading fine, and they are so I'm not sure what the issue is.No, I do not have a simple answer.
Possibly you may have altered some settings that mattered.
My I suggest something you can try.
Try making a new user account on your compere.
Rest and log into the new account. It will take a bit to save the settings for the new user. Then go to YouTube and see if that makes a difference.
What happens?

So an interesting note. I decided to try another browser.

Loaded up a video in google chrome and it played no problem.

I created a SECOND user account, but logged onto it immediately and it worked on firefox then too. Will check again in the morning too.

I have TRIED everything that Microsoft site says to try.  I even uninstalled completely and did fresh install.  Tried going to a different version.

Nothing has fixed it.  I have to use Internet Explorer for work as the sites that I must use require it.

Not sure what else to do.  Very frustrating and time consuming.

Windows 7 64 bitExactly how did you uninstall IE?  I wonder how you did that since IE comes with Windows and normally is not uninstalled by a user.  Do you mean that you rolled back IE to an EARLIER version?

Do you have any other browsers installed? 

Does this error occur when viewing certain websites, when multiple tabs are opened, when viewing Flash content, etc?

Do you have any malware/spyware protection apps installed?  Have you tried deleting your browsing history? I uninstalled from programs and then from windows updates.
I have Chrome and Firefox.  Neither give me a problem.
Error occurs randomly with no obvious trigger
I have malware/spyware protection the same as I always have.
Yes, I have deleted my browsing history, cookies, cache etc Quote from: SuzanG on April 23, 2015, 06:39:54 AM

I have Chrome and Firefox.  Neither give me a problem.

Hello,
How do I choose which web browser is associated to my EMAIL? What I mean is when I click on some thing in my email what web browser will open up so I can view it.

ThanksWhichever web browser is SET as your default browser is the one that will open when you click on a hyperlink in an email message in an email client (Windows Live Mail, Outlook, etc.).  You can open a panel to set or change default programs by going to Control Panel and opening Default Programs.

Which web browser currently opens when you click on a hyperlink in an email message?  That's a clue to your current default browser.  And, you should have NOTICED that when you install a new browser, you are asked whether you want to make that browser your default browser.  Usually, you can either ACCEPT or decline.  And, you usually have an option to not SHOW that message again.  Thus, the need for a special panel, i.e. Default Programs in Control Panel, to set or change default programs. 

Yet another way to change the default browser is within the settings for a particular browser.

I have been using this SITE for a while now and never had an issue with getting on to it. I'm using Google Chrome 39.0.2171.95 64bit. Now all of a sudden I get an error message that says the webpage is not available. I talked to the owner of the site and he has been able to get on it with no problem. I have tried Internet Explorer and Safari as well as firefox and I still cannot view the page. I'm attaching a picture of the error message and a txt file of what is on my computer. Can anyone help me with this if possible.

[attachment deleted by admin to conserve space]Have you tried using a proxy just to see?
I think you know what a proxy is.
This is a reference for others.
http://www.techgyd.com/free-proxy-sites-list-2014/12890/
Here is one that works for me.
http://www.kproxy.com/

If the proxy can get it, but you can not, it means the problem s local. Maybe your ISP  Or maybe  your router.


I've never used a proxy, can you explain what this does and how to use it. I'm not sure. I would greatly appreciate it. OK. Here is the sire I use.
http://www.kproxy.com/
Just click on it. It wail ask whet web site you want. It will then bring up the site in a frame. You will be able to read from the site you want, but some secukrity features may not work. Like on-line gaming or shopping.

The proxy is a a middle man or in-between to help you get to a web site whkkne there is some kind of trouble  in the system.
B.C. (Before Computers) the term proxy was sometimes use in marriage. Necuase of LIMITED transportation in early times, a marriage might be done by proxy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxy_marriage
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A proxy wedding or (proxy marriage) is a wedding in which one or both of the individuals being united are not physically present, usually being represented instead by other persons. If both partners are absent a double proxy wedding occurs.
Marriage by proxy is usually resorted to either when a couple wish to marry but one or both partners cannot attend for reasons such as military service, imprisonment, or travel restrictions; or when a couple lives in a JURISDICTION in which they cannot legally marry.
Proxy weddings are not recognized as legally binding in most jurisdictions: both parties must be present. A proxy marriage contracted elsewhere may be recognised where proxy marriage within the jurisdiction is not; for example, Israel recognises proxy marriages abroad between Israelis who might not have been permitted to marry in Israel.

You can try using a proxy server.
The most common one is hidemyass.
However if you need more options then you can check this guide.
http://www.trickseek.com/top-120-proxy-servers-list-best-proxy-sites/

My PC is freezing when I am using Internet Explorer. However, Google CHROME and other software have didn't facing any problem.

My Internet Explorer is in latest version and I am using Window 8/ Window 8.1.

I have reset the internet explorer setting, but it is still facing the freezing problem.

I am too use to Internet Explorer. Anyone can help me solve this issue? Thank you.Try running it with all addons dis-abled...I dont think I have allow for any addon. Kindly refer to the *attached picture.

[attachment deleted by ADMIN to conserve space]On the menu bar, click Tools, and then select Manage add-ons.  Hi Soybean,

None of addon been ALLOWED. Kindly advise on next step.

Thank you.


[attachment deleted by admin to conserve space]Have you deleted browsing history?  Hi Soy Bean,

YES. I have delete everything including form data, history, cookies and others.
Are you sure this isn't a connection issue ? ?

Travel to SpeedTest.net to check your connection speeds...No. This is not connection problem.

My computer is fine when I am using google chrome. Just no idea why pc hang when using IE.
IE does have a Repair Tool at the MS site...may be WORTH a shot.This is a dumb question but do you get an error code?

So I installed Comodo AV to a system because AVG is only available through installing a cnet downloader service etc and I dont want to have to install a downloader to download what should be a direct download.

Noticed that Comodo has a Chromodo browser. Also it rounded up Firefox and IE and placed them as sandbox browsers in the interface on the top right of the desktop.

Is this Chromodo any good or is it just Google Chrome with heightened security settings? To me it looks like Comodo slapped their name on Chrome.

Found this link on google search of others who think the name is a joke and other browsers that Comodo should add their name to http://malwaretips.com/threads/chromodo-browser.41749/

Found this wiki that speaks HIGHLY of the browser and differences between itself and chrome: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comodo_Dragon


Quote from: DaveLembke on April 05, 2015, 12:40:16 PM

Is this Chromodo any good or is it just Google Chrome with heightened security settings? To me it looks like Comodo slapped their name on Chrome.

AVG is only available through installing a cnet downloader service etc and I dont want to have to install a downloader to download what should be a direct download.

Hello,

For the last couple of days my Opera 28.0.1750.48 has gotten really slow, especially if there are images on the web site I am at. I did a scan with ESET on-line scan YESTERDAY and it found quite a few things that were removed. But still my browser is slow. I was looking into clearing my CACHE and all that but not sure where to start. Other than TELLING me to get a different browser any suggestions would be appreciated. 

ThanksI have Opera 28.0.1750.51 installed on my Win 8.1 laptop but I've stopped USING it in recent weeks.  I became frustrated with sluggish performance.  So, Opera might be the problem in your case and the only solution is to do what you don't want to hear, to switch to another browser.  You could periodically revisit Opera and see whether future updates perform better; that's probably what I'll do. You may also wanna visit SpeedTest.net to check your connection...I did the speed test and every thing looks fine. I think it's my entire computer that's slow. I thinking about reformatting the hard drive to clean it up. I've been trying to clean it up over the past few days but it's not doing much. I looked at Chrome and Firefox but they put a lot of unwanted things on my computer.FireFox doesn't... Quote

FireFox doesn't..

That's funny every time I've downloaded and installed it it has.

Hello!
Can't figure this one out..thought I'd give the forum a try..it's been very helpful in the past...

Dell Pro Venue 8 tablet. Have had SINCE Dec of 2013. Hardly any issues. Running windows 8.1, Malware Anti-Malware Bytes and Avast (all free versions).

Lately, occasionally I've been unable to connect to our secure home Verizon  DSL (while EVERYONE else in the house has no problem CONNECTING). For some reason, I have to keep going in to Device Manager and disabling and re-enabling the Network Adapter.

Issue #2 (and most frustrating) - occasionally I'll bring up a website and right away it will switch to an old format..kind of similar to an ancient mobile version of the website.  If it's a site with videos, the videos won't play.. the websites that I've encountered issues with are: CNN, Allrecipes, YouTube, Pandora, and Amazon.

Hopefully someone can help.

Thanks!

JenniferHi jentaylor728, Regarding issue 1, Im thinking that your tablet may have a problem with the Wi-Fi ( as in motherboard component).
Have you tried to connect to a friends Wi-Fi at all? What is the result there?
Do you have to disable & re-enable it to get a connection?
Local businesses, schools, universities, McDonalds etc sometimes have free ACCESS points. Have you tried your tablet in these locations?

for issue 2, have you tried to uninstall the browser, (LETS presume it is Firefox) reboot the computer, then open an alternative browser like IE to download a new version of the browser you are using. Does your problem still exist after this?
What happens when you use an alternative browser, lets say Chrome?

Another alternative is purchase a Wi-Fi USB, They are very cheap. Disable the tablet wi-fi, plug in the usb & see if the problem persists.

Hope some of this can help you.
ImnoGuru.

Streaming VIDEO and audio BUFFERS

My computer started buffering streaming video and audio that it didn't do before. The internet connection speed is the same as before. I checked the download speed on speedtest.net and it shows 6 MBPS that I am supposed to receive. I did a ping test at pingtest.net and the ping is 64ms and jitter 4ms. It gave a line quality of B*.

The computer is Gateway DX4320-02e with 6 GB memory running Windows 7. It has integrated ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics. I connect to my home router through a TP-Link Wireless USB adapter. I checked the adapter is working properly by using it on a different computer - a laptop and placing the laptop at the same location as my Gateway desktop in the house, and SAW that the same streaming video that buffers on my desktop runs fine on the laptop. This tells me that wifi signal STRENGTH and wireless adapter are not the problem. Video saved on my desktop's hard drive runs fine. I have the same problem with streaming music. Songs saved on my hard drive play normally but streaming from the internet buffers.

Can I conclude the problem is occurring in my desktop computer? What can I do to find the problem and correct it?
One  Two very simple things.
1. Boot in Safe mode  *
2. Create a new user account.

This may not solve the problem, but helps isolate the cause. It  would seem that there are too many background things using the Internet. Sometimes these are associated with references of one user.

* Safe mode may require you to use Ethernet cable for internet.

I am back...still having the same trouble and I waited until the most recent updates and still get the same ERROR message.  Program must shut down.  Right in the middle of my work.
Only happens with IE

I have to use IE for many of my business sites that I have to go too.  They will not work with other browsers.

Does anyone have something that worked for them?  It is terribly disruptive.

Is there a Microsoft link that take me to an expert that MAY be able to help?

[attachment deleted by admin to conserve space] QUOTE from: SuzanG on June 17, 2015, 01:07:47 PM

I have to use IE for many of my business sites that I have to go too.  They will not work with other browsers.

thank you for your response.  I put my husbands laptop up with my desktop and made sure to remove anything that his did not have on there, from mine (by disabling) or check or uncheck boxes etc. and now it works!

I have had many people argue with me about the browser not working for Insurance companies that I work with and tell me that this just cannot be.  I live it every day so I know that it is true.

Am using an HP Envy laptop with Windows 8.1 Home, McAfee Anti virus and Malwarebytes are utilized 2-3 times a week. As is Ccleaner. But seems the system (Browser ?) is a little slower, ESPECIALLY in Face Book where in addition to the mouse pointer is the small blue CIRCLE going around indicating something running in the background. A check into Task Manager doesn't INDICATE ANYTHING unusual.
Anybody got any ideas to narrow down the possibilities? 1) Just Facebook or other sites too?

2) Does the same thing happen with other browsers or just Firefox?

3) What happens with Firefox with add-ons disabled?

This COMPUTER is a Dell laptop 1545, probably over 5 yrs old with MS Vista home, 3 gig ram, 400 gig drive. Firefox 37.0.2 ( most used browser).

It had a cold & Dr Dave gave it some anitbiotics bringing it back to health. (Thanks SuperDave).

Firefox used to open a new tab with the 6 most used sites displayed. I was happy with that. Sometimes it would show more, 9, 12 etc. if I wanted.

After we fixed the computer, now, it will only display 3 most used page sites. I have tried to alter the SETTINGS in config. Newtabbrowser column,  altering it to 4 & row to 4 & some other variations, but nothing changes.

I have tried altering the browser settings from classic to enhanced but no joy either.

Do I have to SAVE those settings after altering them or have I done it incorrectly.
Can someone give me some guidance on the process or offer a solution to get New tabs to show more most used sites please.

Many thanks.  IMNOGURU.

Hi,

I'm having the issue that none of my browser's chrome, firefox, and explorer are LOADING any pages. The exception is when I first start up my computer after shut down and for about the first minute pages will load. This has happened a few times before but after a couple of days everything is fine again. This time however it has not SOLVED itself.

Any help would be great!Hello... is this over wireless or hard wired with CAT5 cable? When this HAPPENS can you ping www.google.com with successful pings? Any other devices use this internet connection to prove that the problem is only with this computer and not the ACTUAL internet connection?Wireless, and yes all other devices and computers connect fine with no problems. Yes I can ping google successfully.What protection apps do you have...and when's the last time you updated them and ran scans ? Norton Antivirus, updated and scanned 2/3 days ago, shortly after the problem started. It can still connect to the internet.As a troubleshooting step, try connecting the computer to your modem/router by cable and see whether you get an Internet connection. Tried it with the wired connection and the same issue is there. It's connected but none of the browsers will load any pages.Pages are not loading at all or they are showing any mistake?Pages are not loading, the pages attempt to connect but after several minutes the browser gives up.try connecting the computer to your modem/router by cable and see whether you get an Internet connection.

The last week I've been UNABLE to open Internet Explorer, the page starts to load then a BOX pops up 'Internet Explorer has stopped working.  A problem caused the program to stop working correctly.  Windows will notify you if a solution is available'.  Chrome, Firefox and AVANT browsers all work fine.  I've tried System Restore 3 times but that keeps telling me that it could not ACCESS a file, an unspecified error occured during system restore.  I've tried system restore through Safe Mode but that says 'some files are missing - your Windows installation or recovery media will provide these files' but I havnt got an installation disc.  Don't know what to try next.See Here...Can't click on tools ETC. as its all greyed outWhere do the instructions say clik on "Tools" ? ?

what WOULD be the best chrome look alike for ANDROID (<4.0)? The stock browser only LETS me open 2 tabs (I think that's the most) Assuming the device cannot be updated to a newer version of Android which would then support Chrome, what about Firefox for Android?   AFAIK it SUPPORTS Android 2.3 and above.ok will give it a try... it's not for my PHONE as I got a Samsung Galaxy Mega as my daily phone and an iPhone as my iPod

Can you please leave any advice and opinions pertaining to multiple switches connecting together.

In every office in our building has 3 to 5 switches connecting together and we have total of 17 offices.  then my IT manger complaining the slow performance of our network. so he ask me to give any ideas whats going on, he insist that the network connection is the CAUSED and not on the server. so i checked the network connection in every office then i noticed 1, 2 or 3 switches connecting together. also 1 unit of wireless router every office. network cables are old.
 

Thank you in advance for the reply 

 This topic should be in Networking.

In commercial use, a hub or switch should feed 16 users. In good practice there should not have to ever be more that two switches from any users to thew main server. But each office can has its own layout.

If the system is really several years old, like maybe over 15 years and has grown, it may be time to review the entire topology.  You may need the help of outside consultants.

Something that complex can not be resolved with a few changes if it  is a large system. How many workstations are there? Over 100?

You said 3 to 5 switches. That sounds very huge.  Can you share with us the exact model numbers of the switches or hubs you have so we dont have to guess on your hardware. Hopefully there are no hubs as for hubs are old and should be replaced due to the poor performance they have with no traffic MANAGEMENT. Hopefully DHCP is CENTRALIZED vs at the far end of a SERIES of switches. Wire being old shouldnt matter as long as its Cat 5 or Cat 5e. Also a layout of how your network is connected to what servers etc can also help us point out ways to improve network performance.

known good webs showing up on a small portion of screen with with small FONT..
This started on a new Toshiba Notebook that i purchased a couple of weeks a go. these are sights i went to frequently on three other pcs' in the House. I am not a heavy USER nor a strong techie...       any thoughts helllllllllp!!   THANKS in advance
 Regards
Joseph.You MAXIMISE the window by clicking the Box icon in the UPPER right...

The fonts should adjust automatically...

Hope this helps...if not let us know.

Hi, everyone
 
I'm not very computer savvy but have HEARD of Tor and seen on a politics forum the mention of using VPN in countries where REGIMES don't like dissidents!

I've had a look at some info. but am still a bit confused for example is Tor a VPN and if you use a VPN do you still search the WEB with Google or whatever search engine you normally use?

I've seen CYBERGHOST on a review site as a free VPN and thought I'd GIVE it a go but is there any problem removing it if I decided not to keep it?

I also don't understand how your ISP cannot "see" what you are searching for even if you are using Tor or another VPN.
Hope I've posted this in the right place and any info. would be really great. Thanks.Hi There

This might help;

http://www.hotspotshield.com/learn/tor-vs-vpn

Good luck

I've been using Firefox as my default browser for a number of years but lately getting a whack load of tracking cookies. I sometimes use DuckDuckGo as an alternative and am tempted to use it (or similar) as my default search engine.

Don't want to make an impulsive decision, which I have been known to do -> so would appreciate any feedback on the topic.



What about flushing them on exit of browser?

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2846020/how-to-automatically-delete-your-cookies-every-time-you-close-your-browser.html

I also use an addon called Ghostery as seen here: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/ghostery/Do not assume all cookies are bad.
Look at this item in the CH archives:

Cookie
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Cookies received over the Internet should be considered more useful than dangerous. Without cookies, USERS could not have customized settings or would have to verify their identity each time they visit a site.

Screen (website) SWITCHES randomly with no warning or action on my part.  I use Google as browserWell, first, let's GET the terminology correct.  Google is not a browser; www.google.com, i.e. Google, is a website, not a browser.  HOWEVER, Google does MAKE a browser.  It is called Chrome.  Are you USING Chrome?

I am not sure if this is malware or not causing the glitch.. when I try to access google.com on IE 8, IE cannot display the page? but will display yahoo.com, bing.com, dogpile.com, etc but not google.com??
When I run chrome all sites appear, as well as firefox too. Btw, I am running windows xp.
HELP?

                              LizTry getting to google via IP vs DNS of the URL. Place this IP into your browser and PRESS enter and SEE if you get to google.

216.58.219.228

If this fixes it then I would look at your HOSTS file to see if there is an entry for www.google.com pointing it to 127.0.0.1 etc Quote from: DaveLembke on June 11, 2015, 12:45:44 PM

Try getting to google via IP vs DNS of the URL. Place this IP into your browser and press enter and see if you get to google.

216.58.219.228

If this fixes it then I would look at your HOSTS file to see if there is an entry for www.google.com pointing it to 127.0.0.1 etc

But, Dave, he said all sites display in Chrome and Firefox.  If the HOSTS file was blocking google.com, it would block it for any or all browsers.

When I run chrome all sites appear, as well as firefox too.

For Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003

How via Google can I EFFECTIVE SEARCH just pdf files about a CERTAIN topic? I have tried "topic name.pdf", but the hits were also NON pdf topics with this key words.

Thank you very muchTry using http://www.google.im/advanced_search for your search.  That screen will let you SPECIFY PDF as the file type for your search. I tested this with Google.
Type your topic then a "+" mark, then "pdf"
Eg:- barack obama+pdf
Search result gives only pdf

Every time I go to my Hotmail or open any windows, it open up multiple windows and slows down the process, HO can I STOP those POP up windows from opening ?Is it normal for the site your visiting to do this... as in are you trying to disable a natural behavior of a website or ... do you have a system that is infected with a browser hijacker thats launching windows you dont want?

Malwarebytes can clean up a browser infection.

DISABLING other windows from opening on a system that is not infected and this is the normal functionality of the website is almost impossible because your browser is getting the info direct from the web server from that website which is telling to load these windows. You would need a proxy and some programming to allow some of the websites content to go through and stripping it of what you dont want in which content from a website is dynamically reconstructed/reformatted to your liking. This isnt an easy process.He's infected...Hotmail doesn't open multi windows.What program i should run to clean my computer, can you send me a link
Visit the Malware section of the Forum and post as much info as you can...SOMEONE will be along shortly to assist.

My LAPTOP died so I'm trying to USE my old laptop that has not been used before in this house. I am connected to the internet but I cannot load explorer or Firefox. I have TRIED disabling the firewall, I have checked the proxy SETTINGS.

Geek-9pm has a triple boot system as I recall- XP, Windows 10-, and I'm too lazy to find the third. Windows XP is what Geek-9pm is familiar with and he has mentioned he has Windows 10 installed to try to learn it as well. So it's not like he's refusing to even look at anything more recent. And some people are crazy and like to use hardware and software from decades ago for some reason.

-Posted from an iMac G3.In Windows XP I make a extra effort to give each  important folder in 'My Documents' a logo that  shows up when I use the thumbnail view.
And of curse, Windows 10 distorts the logo and puts it on edge. If I WANTED it on edge, I WOULD have made it that way.

 And then it forgets that I PREFER large icons and reverts back to tiny little things that have not visual value at all. In other words, Windows 10 is a non-user HUI  system. It does not want you to RECOGNIZE anything you have created, only what it wants you to see. I like my own logos and icons better. I know what they mean and why I made them.

By the time Windows XP stops  working altogether, I might have gone to another bank.    Quote from: Geek-9pm on November 10, 2017, 10:49:16 PM

In Windows XP I make a extra effort to give each  important folder in 'My Documents' a logo that  shows up when I use the thumbnail view.
And of curse, Windows 10 distorts the logo and puts it on edge. If I wanted it on edge, I would have made it that way.

I put firefox on my android phone an LETS you save the images not dl but, in like a list. Is there a way that i can see that on my desktop? The post and question MAKE absolutely no sense. I'm LOCKING the thread before you WASTE everyone's time on this.

I get this message before the browser STARTS:
It is asking for

It WANTS a master password for the Software Security Device.
Nerve heard of it before.  it. I ignore it.

My question is For real? Is it from Avast, my AV program?
It only SHOWS before I OPEN SeaMonkey version 2.40 on my XP computer.
How did this happen and how do I stop it.You will want to disable the "master password" feature in security options for SeaMonkey.

I USE XP and Firefox 50 and when the message on the screen says "Video format or MIME TYPE is not SUPPORTED" what does this mean and can it be remeded?If you do a Google search you'll find several potential solutions on the MOZILLA forums.

i recently UPGRADE myt system ram from 4gb to 6gb ram,,,, and i have be enjoying it more than before,,, but the little problem am having is the operamini, FIRE fox, chrome and other browsing SOFTWARE did not access the internet....
the only internet browsing i can only use is the internet explorer
pls i need your helpcan't see the CONNECTION myself between RAM upgrade and only your browsers being effected.

have you DONE the obvious and 1) download the latest versions, 2) reboot (it does help sometimes), and 3) installing those new versions?

Can you post a screenshot?

I right click on pictures on pages and click save.  Windows 10 does not save them.  Beside the picture folder there is a PIN icon.  What does that mean?  Thanks.Check in the BROWSER's DLoad folder...Thank you so MUCH!Anytime...WELCOME ABOARD !

BTW you can set that folder  to any place/name you want.

Windows 7 Pro, 64 - Firefox   I can't say initially when this problem started, but there are some mostly news links that I will click on and all I will get is a black screen with 1 tiny, white, dot in the center and the message:  f(PNG Image, 1x1 pixels).  It won't bring up either the article or the picture that may go with it.  Is there some sort of tweaking I have to do with my browser to fix this?  Thanks for reading this..............

Looks like a common tracking pixel. Used to see that you were there at a specific page etc. Although usually its a gif to be hidden. More info at link below. I am guessing its just 1 website that has this issue? Have you TESTED this website with Internet Explorer to see if it has same problem? Do you have any adblockers or content blockers enabled? Does it display properly on another computer or smart device.

Maybe the webmaster for that page goofed and made a NAME with a .png instead of .gif for that 1x1 pixel. The .png might not exist ( server side ) and thats why you see the error message for .png which if it was coded in html as .gif WOULD would never have known they were tracking who was accessing their website because .gif for that 1x1 pixel may exist. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_beaconThank you for your information, and sorry I didn't get back to you SOONER, but the download I did for the newest FireFox seems to have taken care of the problem.  It did work when I went through Internet Explorer, at your suggestion, but not FireFox.  Problem is resolved with Firefox's update.

I USE FF as my main BROWSER an usually sign into the account I made so I can sync all my accounts to each of the computers I have.  However, now for some reason the PASSWORDS are COMING up with any of the accounts when I call up the user names, on any of the units :/ Quote from: bob1286 on OCTOBER 29, 2017, 05:45:22 AM

... the passwords are not coming up with any of the accounts when I call up the user names, on any of the units :/

Did you intend to say  "not"?  Seems like it to me.

Did you intend to say  "not"?  Seems like it to me.

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Sometime I need to share some URLs (news , technologies,,,,tec) via gmail account to friends and co-works.
But what happens when they receive EMAILS and click on the links , those links won't reveal the real topics (wrong web site)!!!

Why this happens ? How can we share links via email ?

Thanks Are you manually typing these links or copy pasting them from somewhere? Additionally are these URL's ones that require a logon to where you cant get to the destination because a roadblock is the logon requirement? Quote

Are you manually typing these links or copy pasting them from somewhere?

Additionally are these URL's ones that require a logon to

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But it's a member-only story. Subscribe today to unlock it and more...

First link takes me to a story. The second link takes me to:

We don't care about the story, only the link workings. The first story is open to all, the second one is not.

Could be email client used by recipient, or url not correct in email.

Member sites break their hotlinks....this is by design.

First off Hello!!

We have been PLAYING Pogo Games on Firefox with Windows 10 for a long time now without many problems. Today Firefox will not load Pogo on a particular computer - it will load on the other Win 10 Firefox computers in the home but not one in particular. What could be the problem with this one computer. Went to bed everything fine, wake up today and Firefox refuses to load the WEBSITE.
 

I've cleaned out the computer (cookies, cache etc...), I've freshened Firefox - nothing, I've reinstalled Firefox- nothing, I've made sure the computer, drivers, java and flashplayer are all updated - they are. I've also reset the modem. Nothing I am doing for this one computer is helping today.

What am I not thinking of that could fix this problem? As I said same set up on other home computers works fine, this one computer the Win 10/Firefox Pogo Games WAS working fine and SUDDENLY won't load the website.

EDIT: I've tried Edge and Pogo will work on the Edge for this computer - but we prefer Firefox to play on as before.

Any help will be APPRECIATED
Thanks in advance!
Rainey

When is the last time you updated and ran all your protection apps ? ?Today - But I might NEED to rerun them on a deep scan - I think they were ran on a quick scan - I'll try that!!! Thanks patio!!! You're more than Welcome...keep us posted as it may be somethin else...I am working on my sister-in-laws computer, exactly the same issue started on the 17th or 18th of Jan.  Except hers is the other way, works on Chrome not on Edge.  She prefers Edge.  I went thru all the settings, cleared cache, double checked update....blah blah blah...I have no hair left to pull.  Post your results if and when you solve this one.  It's a dilly...Starting to sound like its a Pogo issue from what i see...

Hello folks!

Please refer to the enclosed pictorial description & help suggest on the relevance of these extensions which comes pre-loaded with every afresh installation of Google chrome?

How come these constitute an indispensable bundling with Google Chrome? How actually are these put to use in a Real-time web browsing experience?

What if we decide to get rid of all of these? How will it affect our experience or impact the core FUNCTIONING of Google chrome?

Does it make any difference with or without these? I mean, why carry an extra load all the time?

Why not bid these a permanent Goodbye on Google Chrome's installation?

Inputs will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

[attachment DELETED by admin to conserve space]Those are great questions for GoogleThey are used to make accessing Google Docs offline more consistent with a normal desktop experience/application.if you use/need them, keep them.
otherwise, remove them.

is there a bigger issue than that? Quote from: Mark. on December 27, 2017, 04:44:06 AM

if you use/need them, keep them.
otherwise, remove them.

is there a bigger issue than that?

They are used to make accessing Google Docs offline more consistent with a normal desktop experience/application.