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I bought a new laptop IWindows XP SP2) and keep having problems LOADING web sites.  Problem is intermittent.  Can usually TYPE address in toolbar and it will LOAD.  If I click  on a link it usually hangs up and fails to load.What do you mean by it "hangs up"?

[glb]Flame[/glb]The page begins to load (i.e. GETS to about 2 green bars on the bottom of the screen) but NEVER progresses any further.  After I cancel the page load, I can go back to the previous page but usually can't get to any new pages.

Hello.

    Recently I have had quite a problem with my computer, but mainly IE. I have tried programs such as spybot Search and Destroy, Ad-Aware SE professional with Ad-watch SE professional, peerguardian, window washer, eTrust PestPatrol, browser HIJACK recover(BHR),Spy Sweeper, SpywareGuard, XoftSpy, HijackThis, CWShredder, and registry Mechanic.

All of these and my homepage is still being  turned back to http://213.159.117.134/index.php and each time I bring up IE I get a virus warning from my copy of Avast anti-virus home edition. It does the same when open MSN explorer. And earlier today it wouldn't let me get on either my yahoo or hotmail email accounts, it would redirect me to some other site. Also note I am running Stompsoft firewall x-treme.

Along with all those my searchbars (yahoo, aim,etc.) have been removed.

I am running Windows XP home and this is the first time something like this has happened to me and has been going on for a few days now.

Any help would be very great!!Matt Smith........Ok .....Does your anti virus identify the virus for you ? you may have two issues here .....a hijacker as well as a virus .......
So let's try ......Using another pc ......D/L Stinger ...get it here ..... http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/  save it on a floppy disk and run it from your machine .....( make sure your off -line ( disconnect from internet )  Delete anything it finds ......
Now go into your Internet Options and change your homepage back to whatever you want .........now reboot.  Reconnect to the internet and SEE if your homepage is still ok .....if it isnt , and your not getting the the virus warning ....run hijackthis and post the log file here so we can look at it .......because if you ran it before you may have missed some entries.

dl65 alright heres the log from hijackthis after I ran the stinger.


Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0
Scan saved at 2:32:38 PM, on 2/10/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wdfmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\BCMSMMSG.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
C:\Program Files\Washer\washer.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Matt\Application Data\eetu.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YPager.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Matt\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://213.159.117.134/index.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/ymsgr6/*http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://213.159.117.134/index.php
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/ymsgr6/*http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/ymsgr6/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://channels.aimtoday.com/search/aimtoolbar.jsp
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/ymsgr6/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = http://213.159.117.134/index.php
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = http://213.159.117.134/index.php
F0 - system.ini: Shell=
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,
O2 - BHO: Farstone Url Blocker - {316AEF8D-3C37-423E-9E6E-13820A9DC37A} - C:\PROGRA~1\STOMPS~1\FIREWA~1\IrlOnIE.dll
O2 - BHO: Farstone Popup Blocker - {E22F9B9D-1A1F-473E-BED6-D8BC152441F4} - C:\PROGRA~1\STOMPS~1\FIREWA~1\FARPOP~1.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCMSMMSG] BCMSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UserFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -u
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SysTime] C:\WINDOWS\System32\systime.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AWMON] "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Professional\Ad-Watch.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [kHlJ] C:\WINDOWS\System32\pdvtjisiceww.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe" /0
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Washer] C:\Program Files\Washer\washer.exe /0
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SysTime] C:\WINDOWS\System32\systime.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aida] C:\Documents and Settings\Matt\Application Data\eetu.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Bebuyir] C:\WINDOWS\System32\n?tdde.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.blazefind.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.iframedollars.biz
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchbarcash.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.skoobidoo.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotch.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotchbar.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.xxxtoolbar.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.ysbweb.com
O16 - DPF: {9EB320CE-BE1D-4304-A081-4B4665414BEF} (MediaTicketsInstaller Control) - http://www.mt-download.com/MediaTicketsInstaller.cab?refid=2732

Also, might I suggest downloading Microsoft AntiSpyware? It also helps prevent browser hijacking... http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321cd7a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en

[glb]Flame[/glb]Matt Smith......Ok ...I see whats going on ........Several questions ...
1 ......What is your normal homepage ?

2 .....I notice there are no hijackthis entries past the 1.....016 entry ......are you sure you posted all of it .....because there is usually more ....CHECK and see ....
I am working on a removal list for you .....

dl65  Matt Smith....ok ...at this time I will assume you have no entries past the 1 ....016 entry....
So heres what to do ....
1.. open your hijackthis.......click on config. (lower right corner)
2.. in the configuration window ........make sure there is no check in the first box , and a check in the next 4 boxes .
3..now in the 4 address boxes below ......enter your homepage in each one. ( all 4 entries will be the same )
4..Click back
5..click scan

Now mark for removal , the following :
ALL R1 , R0 , F0 , F2 entries .
and ........
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SysTime] C:\WINDOWS\System32\systime.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [kHlJ] C:\WINDOWS\System32\pdvtjisiceww.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SysTime] C:\WINDOWS\System32\systime.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aida] C:\Documents and Settings\Matt\Application Data\eetu.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Bebuyir] C:\WINDOWS\System32\n?tdde.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.blazefind.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.iframedollars.biz
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchbarcash.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.skoobidoo.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotch.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotchbar.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.xxxtoolbar.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.ysbweb.com
O16 - DPF: {9EB320CE-BE1D-4304-A081-4B4665414BEF} (MediaTicketsInstaller Control) - http://www.mt-download.com/MediaTicketsInstaller.cab?refid=2732

Next .....click fix checked

Now reboot .........and see if your homepage remains as you set it .........
Now rerun your Ad-aware  scan again .....
I would like to suggest you D/L and install the Antispyware Beta ...app......it's very good .
get it at http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Now rerun your hijackthis again and post the log .....


Good luck

dl65  Alright I am trying the microsoft anti-spyware...I have used it before but wasn't TOO impressed with it. I will download it and run it...then run hijack this again and then post the log.Alright..heres the new log file....Microsoft Anti-spyware worked far better this time around than before I would say. And yes..the first log file was all of what it showed me on the .txt file as is this one here.




Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0
Scan saved at 5:29:30 PM, on 2/10/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YPager.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Matt\Desktop\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

F0 - system.ini: Shell=
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Userinit.exe,
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe

Matt Smith....Wow ....are you sure this is the log file from the same pc ? What happened to the 04 entries that we hadn't marked for removal ?    More important is your home page staying as you have it set ?
did Antispyware find much ?
Are you able to get to your hotmail account now ?
let us know

dl65  
Matt Smith......I just noticed you do not have SP2 installed .........It would be a good idea to have it installed as it plugs up some of the security holes in IE6 and the is a built in firewall which you may turn off if you wish .

dl65  Yes, that is from the same pc. I ran the Microsoft anti-spyware program and ran the hijackthis program right after I was done and thats what it gave me. And no I don't have SP2 on because I have had it 2 different times and each time it makes my computers performance drop. Also when I last posted my pc was a bit better...most of the problems were gone....but now they are back again. Only this time when I open IE the address is pointed to a location on my computer it looks like. RES://C:\WINDOWS\System32\shdoclc.dll/navcancl.htm It BRINGS up a different page each time I bring up IE...but each say either "Your search page" or "search the web" with "about:blank-" as the page name...this is new within the past day or so.


I can always run a system image restore again but I have done this a few times before I posted here and its getting sort of old. Should I do that or continue to try and fix the issue?

i  set up the content advisory thing so my kids can't see CERTAIN THINGS and i guess i screwed it up.  now i can't see any pages that aren't rated, like my bank and things i use on a regular BASIS.  i don't remember what the password is to change  the settings back.  How do i go about resetting the password without out knowing the present password?  any help would be great.  

thanks
shaneHow long has it been since you installed the software?

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I am TRYING to retrive archived messages that have been DELETED, first how do I do this. secondly do I get these of the hard drive? if so what ms DOS COMMAND do I use.Well.... generally, if a FILE has been deleted, then it will not return...

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Hi

My PROBLEM is when I open INTERNET Explorer 6 it automatically goes to a search Engine page and these "pop up windows" come up TELLING me I GOT Spyware software on my computer - I have tried uninstalling Internet Explorer and then re-installing but this has not helped. Does anyone know why this search Engine comes up and does not allow me to go on any website - not even google or yahoo. or hotmaill.

I have tried going on the "Internet Explorer Update" website (for security patches or a solution) but it says that it only works in Internet Exploere - which I cannot go on as Internet Explorer 6 is preventing me from going on any websites

Thank youThe funny thing is... YOU DO HAVE SPYWARE! Try downloading Microsoft AntiSpyware off of http://www.microsoft.com ... Keep in touch..

[glb]Flame[/glb]I tried to install Windows Spyware as you suggested but it only works for Windows XP and 2000 - I am on Windows ME.

I have DECIDED to block all cookies in Internet Explorer Settings. - To Add to that i decided to override cookies with "propmt for cookies" - this has identified which cookies are trying to get on my system and causing the problem - However I have listed them in my restricted websites but this has not helped - The cookie that was trying to get in was "insightexpressai.com" -  another cookie was "http://vv6.s13.tempx.cc - Has anyone had any problems with these sort of cookies before and what have you done to resolve this?If you are able to get to this site, run the online spyware scan. It gets the majority of these pests.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/xscan.php

uninstalling IE7 to see if things return to normal

Hope I've put this question in the right section:

I wonder if you guys can help a computer novice using Windows XP and Internet Explorer. Yesterday, while BROWSING a well-known website, a pop-up ad breached my computer's DEFENCES (it nabs most of these things, but not all), and the taskbar vanished at the bottom of the screen. As the ad was located behind my Internet page, I minimized the page and closed the ad - but it TOOK the taskbar with it. Or, the taskbar was somehow 'hidden' and proved irretrievable. I couldn't restore the Internet page, go to 'Start', or do anything.

I went into the 'Help' section via the recycle bin on my desktop, where I was advised to click at the bottom of the screen where the taskbar usually sits, but that made no difference at all. I was eventually forced to switch off the entire computer by pulling the plug - the one thing we're constantly told NOT TO DO AT ANY TIME. In this case, being unable to extricate myself from this little predicament, I felt like I had no other choice.

I'm concerned I'll be forced to do the same thing if this happens again, and I wonder if anyone ELSE has had this annoying problem? Is there a solution if a pop-up ad 'steals' your taskbar? All help gratefully received.   First, did the taskbar ever come back? Second, which version of Windows are you using? Third, try using Microsoft Service Pack 2 if you have the right operating system... It helps prevent things like that...

[glb]Flame[/glb][[where I was advised to click at the bottom of the screen where the taskbar usually sits]]

When your pointer was at the bottom of the screen, did it turn into a double-headed arrow? If it does, you need to >click-hold-drag< it up a bit.

By chance do you have your monitor display settings stretched to far vertically?

My 2½¢

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
First, did the taskbar ever come back?

Yes, but only after I'd restarted my computer.

When your pointer was at the bottom of the screen, did it turn into a double-headed arrow? If it does, you need to >click-hold-drag< it up a bit.

No, the pointer didn't CHANGE shape at all. There was no response, no matter what I tried to do.

By chance do you have your monitor display settings stretched to far vertically?

I thought of that, but I've had the computer a while and there's been no problems with screen shape.

Frankly, I'm stumped. The same thing happened again earlier today, but this time I shrank the Internet page to half its size, located the ad and  zapped it. The taskbar returned instantly. I'm wondering if I might have accidentally pressed the 'minimize' button on that earlier ad, sending it into the absent taskbar, rather than pressing the 'close' button, which might explain why I couldn't restore the tasbar. I'm just going to have to be more careful about what I click in future...

Many thanks for your suggestions, guys. Much appreciated!

Some how my Favorites Folder has gotten corrupted. I cannot find the folder in the default directory.  When I click on favorites in IExplorer 6 SP2 there's nothing listed except Add or Organize.  When I try to add to the favorites - nothing happens, when I try to organize - nothing shows up, and when I try to create a folder under organize - I get an error message that SAYS "Unspecified Error - Error: 306". I can't even import a backup.htm file.  What's Happened??  HELP!!
Do you have virus protection? Spyware protection? Have you been keeping up with your Windows Updates?

[glb]Flame[/glb]I'm running McAfee VirusScan ENTERPRISE 7.1.0.  I use AdAware and SpyBot to routinely clean my HARD drive from spyware, etc...I also have all the current updates.  (I tend to tweak my pc and probably screwed something up myself....)  Any ideas?maryj459........If your using Win xp or Xp pro ......AND......
If your certain you don't have any virus infestations ........use your system restore and set the restore back to just before your favourites file BECAME corrupt .  What is it you find necessary to tweak ?

Let us know

dl65  
Tried that...didn't work.  Checked my registry to make sure everything was correct in HKCU/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Explorer/User Shell Folders...it was....

Also tried to reinstall Internet Explorer, not sure if I did it right, but it didn't work either....aaargh!

Any other ideas?This might be it:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_favorites.htmI'm usig a networked version of McAfee and don't see this option.  I"m not sure this is it because I'm the only one on the network with this problem, but I'll check.

I wouldn't mind rebuilding my favorites folder from scratch, but this problem won't let me create new folders or import a backup while in IExplorer.  When I try to go directly to my user directory and either create a new file called favorites, or cut and past from another source, I get an error message that tells me a file with this name (Favorites) already exists, but I can't see it!  I've got all my hidden folders viewable, too!   What now?

I would just un-install fierfox and if you are using the yahoo toolbar I know it has a TAB fearer ment to mimic IE 7 and firefox. Is this what you are talking about reply back for more help. Quote

I would just un-install fierfox and if you are using the yahoo toolbar I know it has a tab fearer ment to mimic IE 7 and firefox. Is this what you are talking about reply back for more help.

This just STARTED a few days ago...

When I right-click on an IMAGE to save it, it ONLY gives me BMP as a format choice with which to save it. This, of course, destroys animated GIFs when you try to download them and causes me other problems.

I must have set this in somewhere, but it BEATS me where. Thanks in advance for your help.Have you installed/uninstalled any NEW software LATELY?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Indeed, Norton's Personal Firewall.

does anyone KNOW what a bblink error invalid TOKEN is and how to fix it? need help DESPERATELY to do my homework .I am using IE 6.0 on windows xp
You should be doing your own homework, but this MAY help you out:

http://homepages.ucalgary.ca/~gerke/bb/SDK/blackbard/data/BbLink.html

Good luck.

Please HELP, my dialup will not connect normally.  It comes up with a message that is headed...OPERATOR ASSISTED OR MANUAL DIALUP,

and has the text  " Pick up the handset and dial the(or ask the operator to dial) then press OK immediately after dialling then replace the handset."

If the instructions are followed then the PC dials up and connects.  I can still dial out normally to my mobile phone or other phone but I just cannot connect to the INTERNET.
Is ther  a simple fix? I'll even settle for a complicated fixWho is your internet service provider? AOL?

[glb]Flame[/glb]andyh55......I've never run into that problem...but I would delete the dialup account you using now and create a new one .......( using the same ISP that you have now ) ......If that ...didnt work , I would remove and reinstall your MODEM........As a last resort ....I would phone your ISP and PERHAPS they can shed some light on your issue .......Is this something that has just started ?  Did you D/L any updates which coincide with your problem appearing ?

Let us know

dl65  These directions are for win9x. I assume they work for other versions.

Change it in the dialing properties for the connection.
Open My Computer
Double click Dialup Networking
Right click your connection and select properties
Click the connection tab
Click configure button
Click options tab
Uncheck operator assisted or manual connection.

Hey, can ANYONE help me out? I'm having a problem right now obviously. Ehehe.

http://www.gaiaonline.com/

The site above isn't working only for me and it's frustrating. All of my other friends can go to it but not me. This HAPPENED to my computer downstairs and now it happened up here. Is there any settings I could change to go to it? I ALREADY did the LAN and the security thing.. :-/Do you have a firewall that is blocking the website? Also, are there any parental controls INSTALLED? Also, are you using Internet Explorer?

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For the last two weeks i have not been able to open any pictures my friends have sent me via email.
I get the message there is no application associated with this type of file.
I'd like my system to go back to where i could just CLICK on the attachment and it opens right up.
Please help!
thanx
Jeanne How far back was it where you STILL COULD view these images? We can try a system restore, but that only works for a certain amount of time...

[glb]Flame[/glb]I tried a system restore and lost too much stuff so went back.  Then a friend had me check this out:
http://www.spcug.org/reviews/bl0409.htm
and i did all that - but it still didn't work.  
I think its because i downloaded Kodak EasyShare and its now dominating my system.
I ALSO tried opening a separate folder on my desktop, cutting and pasting all the pics into that folder, but Kodak wouldn't let me RENAME its original file in the C drive.
If you think of anything else, let me know.
Thanx!

Whenever I click a link from my e-mail or ANYOTHER PAGE the window POPS up but stays blank. Doesn't say "opeing page..." at bottom. Please Help.Please Help Me.Have you been keeping up with your Windows Updates? ALSO, are you using Outlook EXPRESS to view these E-Mails, or a Web-Based E-Mail page?

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I keep getting an error message saying that my SSL protocol is not right.  it says I need to upgrade what I have and I DONT know how to do that.  can anyone HELP me out here?  (I have SSL V2 and need SSL v3)IE>Tools>Internet OPTIONS>Advanced>Security>Use SSL 3.0 Quote

IE>Tools>Internet Options>Advanced>Security>Use SSL 3.0

Links dont open in new windows but open in same window when USING IE.I don't like backspacing to get to a previous page so i try to open the links in new windows, but they WONT open. At all.Any IdeaRight-click link.  Select "Open in New Window".STILL doesn't work.Also Don't work n Outlook expressColby V.....When did all this start ?  Is there any reason you havent D/L SP2 ?

let us know

dl65  I have sp2.I THINK it started around that time.I've been trying to fix it EVER since.

I am runing win98 at home, at work XP. On my home computer using ie 5.5 and now ie6.0 I get a added tool bar called intenegent exployer. When on the internet there is a constant barage of unwanted pages. I can un check it on the tool bar, but it comes back with any microfoft file I open. I can run adware and it will remove it, however on the next use of ie it all comes back. It places it in several areas in the computer. I run norton antivirus, but that don't stop it. I just down loaded and installed a sucurity boster program and it does a neat scan,but don't even remove this intelegent exployer.
Help! When I use mazolla FIREFOX this does not happen.
My home email is  [email protected]Have you tried using Microsoft's AntiSpyware program? (You can DOWNLOAD that online)

[glb]Flame[/glb]capckpilot......Go into your control panel ....add/remove programs and see if its showing up in there ...if so remove it ........When you scan .......where does it show up .....
Firefox isnt as SUBJECT to that sort of thing as IE.
Let us KNOW

dl65

I have a virus called rstui.exe that is AFFECTING my email.  How can I GET this off.Do you have antivirus protection that can clean/delete the file?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Roz......Did you open the infected Email ........if not just delete it .......It sounds LIKE this...Backdoor.SDBot.Gen virus
What anti virus program are you USING ?

dl65

Is it possible to hide your ip address.  If so howA firewall.... ALSO, what are you trying to hide your IP from?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Ken....You can run but you can't hide

The above measures have now MADE you totally anonymous, right? Well, yes and no. They would certainly make it difficult for anyone to identify you personally but it can be done. If you have engaged in illegal or malicious activity and it has come to the attention of the authorities then that activity can be traced to your ISP account. A common feature of sites everywhere is logging. If you are reading this page then there is already an entry in the site logs here showing that a particular IP address came to this site at a particular time and accessed this page. The log will also show every image, page, and program accessed during the visit. That IP address can be traced to a particular ISP or proxy service. Normally the trail would stop cold at that point because these entities do not release any personally identifiable information in accordance with their established PRIVACY policies. This means that I know that someone visited but really can't determine who. If the activity was illegal, however, site logs can be subpoenaed by a court of law all the way back through the chain and your ISP account can be positively identified as the SOURCE.

Hope this answers your question

dl65  
Thanx for the replies guys.  Oh i'm not doing anything illegal or anything of that sort.  LoL so don't worry about it.Well, in that CASE, you sound safe to me... Just as long as you have antivirus protection and a firewall, then you should be safe against most attacks...

[glb]Flame[/glb]

Using IE 6.0.  When I click on Favorites some of them are hidden and do not appear until I click on the >> at the bottom.  I don't WANT any hidden, but the gremlins in the MACHINE decide at random which to hide.  From one session to the next, the number of hidden favorites is different.

Very grateful for some HELP here.

Show me the FavoriteThat's a Windows default I think.... You might be better off just getting used to it, or using another FREE browser, such as MSN Explorer, etc...

[glb]Flame[/glb]dnaplumber......If you are opening your favourites folder , you probably have it set to "list " .....if you wish something else ......when IE 6 is OPEN click on view and select how you want them to be dislayed ........otherwise simply use the > key ....( theres nothing wrong with your pc .)


dl65  

Please help! Today I was using IE FINE and there were no problems, then I went on it tonight and all *censored* broke loose. Everytime I try to start IE web browser it goes straight to an error message and will not let me open it up. WHat do I do and what is the problem? Please help thanks!My crystal ball is at the mystics for it's 6000 vision service!

Tell US what the error message is and also what version of WINDOWS you are using and what anti-virus if any you have and we can give better help  ..........and post once please not 4x as this is less likely to get you help not more likely I am currently using Windows XP and the CURRENT Internet Explorer because everytime I try to install it on my computer it says I have a newer version than 6.0. The error message says:
Internet Explorer has ENCOUNTERED a problem and needs to close.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Please tell Microsoft about this problem.

And this is the data report:
AppName: iexplore.exe      
AppVer: 6.0.2900.2180      
ModName: unknown
ModVer: 0.0.0.0      
Offset: 00020006Currently I have Nortons Anti-Virus, but I think I need a more recent edition.

In normal circumstances after entering the internet address and HIT enter - the
webpage would be displayed.

Recently, after entering the internet address and hit enter - the
webpage is not displayed. Using VALID numeric ADDRESSES like for example only -165. 74. 21.984 does not display the webpage.

Have checked the internet connection and it is connected. Did a ping at the c prompt and it also works. (Using broadband prolink 9000w wireless and the 2nd pc have no problems, total pc(s) is 2).

Wondering what is wrong with the internet explorer and not displaying the webpage.

Thanks.
Are you sure you are free of malware? How so? WHat are you using?

What firewall, if any, is running?

How long has this been happening and what events preceeded this?Hu, why not use the website's domain name, like the VAST majority of PEOPLE do, instead of using a numeric address?  Do you actually take time to look up the numeric address for a website and then use it?Agree with Mark.  Sounds like a firewall problem, if you can still ping.The original poster is AWOL. Next?

Hi i am unable to pass the APOSTROPE in internet explorer.  this is an EXISTING bug in IE but could U suggest some solutions for this

Thanks,
San santhi.francis.......  I have no idea what you are talking about ...... please explain .


dl65  Where are you try to pass this apostrophe?  In a form?  In a URL?  What LANGUAGE are you running?

I don't know how it started, but, in my taskbar a 'yellow triangle' w/an exclamation mark in it and keeps keeps blinking and a note appears on the screen saying, "SYSTEM ALERT - POPUPS - YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED WITH 'SPYWARE, ETC' -
AND I KEEP GETTING POPUPS FOR 'PEST TRAP', ADWAREBAZOOKAINSTALLER.EXE. AND SPYWARE KILLER.
IT ALSO SAYS THAT I AM INFECTED WITH PUPER.DLL - POPUPS "CHPE ver 4.12_23 .
I ran my AdWare, Adware Filter, andMcAfee Security Center -
they SAY the notice I am getting is a false alert - and it will not let me delete Puper.dll from the computer - it driving me nuts with this constant popup saying my computer is infected, slowed down (which it is not) -
How can I stop this - PLEASE, PLEASE email me at [email PROTECTED] -
I would appreciate it you can tell me how to stop that 'yellow triangle with it conuous 'virus alerts' and popups -
Thank you very much for your time, DanI hope that this was a type and you are using Ad Aware and not Adware. You also will need a few other things to get rid of this.

Spybot is a good place to start, along with Ad Aware. But since you are already infected, you should DOWNLOAD and run Ewido (google for it) and then Hijack This and zip up your log file and attach it here for the resident experts to analyze.

Ewido should be run in safe mode with system restore OFF.I have:  Ad-Aware SE Personal - - Adware Filter-Stop Spyware - -
and McAfee Security Center.
I ran all 3 (I do this frequently) and it says my system is clean and the notices are 'false alerts'.
This triangle also hassles me with many kinds of popups, I never had a popup problem before this 'triangle' appeared in my taskbar
The whole things is, this triangle encourages me to click on it to purchase Pest Trap, Adware Bazooka Installer - and stuck me with 'puper.dll' that my computer will not allow  me delete - - it all seems to be derived from Internet Explorer - - I use Netscape all the time and never have problems.
Other than this continuous nuisance, my computer runs perfect.
If I can get rid of that yellow triangle, my problem is solved.
Thank you for your time,
DanFollow the suggestions above and post back.  

You may want to look at this list of adware perpetrators and read about Adware Filter. I wouldn't recommend keeping that!

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm#products

Hello! Im running windows 98 SE and internet explorer 6 sp1 (i think) , i have also downloaded a128 bit encription pack from MICROSOFT, but my ciphor bit is at o bit still. I have ticked all the neccassary things in internet options, ssl, tcp etc but i still can not enter a secure connection, when i try, the page can not be displayed.  i am connecting to the internet through bt broadband, if any one has any suggestions i would be really grateful!If I am not mistaken the ENCRYPTION pack will not install on an Operating System that is not also able to support the same layer of encryption.firstly thank you for replying ! could you explain in layman terms?  could that be why the encription pack didnt do anything? thank you!Here is a link to the Windows 98 DUN 128 Bit security UPDATE.  Download it and install it and let us know what happens.  http://www.knowplace.org/dl/98dun128.zip

Or better yet update to a more secure operating system.installed the file and my ciphor strength is still 0 bit, i havn't tried a secure connection though, i have three other computers 2 are xp and 1 is me, but they all need fixing so i'm stuck with this one! :-/ thanks for trying to help

I can't seem to get the content adviser to work.  I have
ICRA ratings and SafeSurf installed.  I ALSO have some web addresses listed under approved sites to never access.  They come up everytime.  I also know to leave the box unchecked in front of "allow all unrated sites to be seen".  

Please HELP.  I have CHILDREN that could EASILY get into trouble.  Patty Merrell........Which operating SYSTEM do you have installed .
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/security/contentadv/config.mspx

let us know

dl65

I had been infected with the Incredifind Browser Helper Object program that hijacked searches and the home page etc. After searching and finding the REMOVAL information online, and finding hidden folder/files in the recycle bin (very clever) I got it back running. BUT now I cant USE Windows Explorer 'below' two folders, it seems they must have put something in to prevent finding the files. Does anyone have info on how to fix this? Should I just recopy explorer.exe from the Windows disk or is there something in the registry to changeback or remove?
THANKS in advance
Donwload Microsoft ANTISPYWARE http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321cd7a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en , after you install it, just have it SCAN for Spyware, and let it delete all the files... I hope this helps...

[glb]Flame[/glb]

I am unable to OPEN images (TIF) files off the internet.  I get a white screen with a small box in the upper left hand corner with a circle square and triangle INSIDE.  I have MS Document Imaging as my default SOFTWARE to open tif files and it works off line.  How can I open such files off the internert?You need imaging software that can read the file(s)... (photo editing software)

[glb]Flame[/glb]Ginsparg.......Try and open your "TIF" images in PAINT .....I think that will do it ......


let us know

dl65

When I closed a page a BOX used to APPEAR and ask if I wanted to DISCONNECT from the internet yes or no, it does not come on now. Is there any thing I can do to get it back. I run Win 98se and Internet explorer 5.5.Have you changed Internet Service providers lately? Also, is this a Dial-up or Hi-Speed connection?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Hi
  No I haven't changed service provider and I am on dial up. Quote

...I run Win 98se and Internet explorer 5.5.

This is strange.  IE can no longer access web sites that begin with http, but I can connect to HTTPS (secure) sites.  I get the "cannot FIND server/page cannnot be displayed" REMARK.  Netscape connects with no problem.

I did not download or change any software between IE working and not workring.

I have RUN spyware.  I have run antivirus software and EVEN turned off Norton Firewall, all to no avail!

Help!

Win XP Home Ed. with sp2  I.E. ver 6.0.29Problem solved!!  There was a compatability issue with Norton Security (Firewall).  After I removed 8080 from the post list, IE worked.  Now Weather Bug also works.Problem solved!!  There was a compatability issue with Norton Security (Firewall).  After I removed 8080 from the post list, IE worked.  Now Weather Bug also works.I think i may have same problem but how do you remove 8080 from post list. am bit of a novice could you put it in english please! ta

Can anyone help me? IE was working fine for me this afternoon, but tonight it is not at all. Everytime I try to open the IE web browser, it goes straight to an error message and will not let me proceed. Please help, thanks!What does the error message say?

[glb]FLAME[/glb]The error message says:
Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Please tell Microsoft about this problem.

And this is the data report:
AppName: iexplore.exe  
AppVer: 6.0.2900.2180  
ModName: unknown
ModVer: 0.0.0.0  
OFFSET: 00020006Have you scanned for viruses and spyware?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Also, have you been keeping up with your Windows UPDATES?

[glb]Flame[/glb]yes for both!Which version of Internet Explorer is this?

[glb]Flame[/glb] Quote

Can anyone help me? IE was working fine for me this afternoon, but tonight it is not at all. Everytime I try to open the IE web browser, it goes straight to an error message and will not let me proceed. Please help, thanks!

Hey everyone,
FIRST time poster, apologies for my lack of technical input.
I live in a student house and we run the internet (broadband) through a LAN, and up until a few days ago it was working fine.
All of a sudden, despite having perfect connection, the dial-up box keeps popping up every time I click on a new web page in i-explorer. It then proceeds not to load the new page until I close thew dial up, when another box comes up SAYING 'connect' or 'work offline'. If i click 'connect', it loads the page perfectly.
It's never done this before, I dont understand why it would START now.
Is it a problem with IE or is it adware? I run ad-aware personal edition, have a zone alarm firewall and dont tend to frequent dodgy sites, all produce nothing.
Sorry if this is the wrong place to post.
Gosh that was long-winded.

CHeers,
Dave.Well, you have a firewall, but what about an antivirus program?

[glb]Flame[/glb]I use AVG antivirus free edition. Everything seems clean, except sometimes ad-aware comes up with several critical objects after the occasional restart. Would a HIJACK this log help?
Thanks again.
Dave.Well.... You can submit to us your hijack log if you want to... I'm not sure that it would help much though... Also, did you have software installed on your computer at one point, that might be trying to dial out? (AOL, etc.)

[glb]Flame[/glb]Start IE, click Tools, then the Connections TAB. Tick the "Never Dial  A Connection" box, Apply, then OK.

Like Flame said, if this just happened out of the blue, scan for  viruses and adware.

Hope this helps.  Thank you everyone, it's fixed now.

Keep up the sterling work.

Dave.

I wasn't sure where to post this as I have more than one issue. I use XP Home and IE6, 1024MB Ram, 70GB HD.  Of the 1024MB only 500 is available, don't know where the rest has gone.  Internal links won't open, only show blank pages.  I try to play online games and it says I don't have enough memory and has blank pages.  I will be on the internet and get a "Internet Explorer has encountered an problem and needs to shut down".  (SEVERAL times in a row) I have all updates, scanned for viruses, used stinger and removed spyware.  Any help would be appreciated.

 

guiness....Ok ...let go thru this again You have Win XP ....do you have Sp 1 and SP2 as well as all the updates ?  you are able to access the internet ok ......Are you using dialup or Hi speed ..... Has your browser ever been hijacked ? Have you checked your system for trojans .... Which anti virus program do you use regularly ........Which spyware app do you regularly run ....... I know a lot of questions , but there is something going on that you NEED to correct ....... A format would correct , but it may not be necessary .

Let us know
dl65  Thanks for the quick response.  Yes I have both SP1 and SP2 and all updates.  I was running Nortons Antivirus, now I have EZAntiVirus and I use it everyday.  No viruses were detected.  I ran Stinger also, just in case.  I also use Spybot. I have DSL. I can access the internet, no problem. Now IE has just started closing while I'm using it with no warning or error. Yes, my browser was hijacked but I changed it back and it is protected by WinPatrol.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Have you tried running a Windows Update by going to HTTP://www.microsoft.com ?

[glb]Flame[/glb]guiness.......How about D/L ....hijackthis .......from
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html  .......
After you have run the scan ( save it as a log file to your desktop ) and post it here for us to check ......

dl65  I have to give you the logfile in 2 posts.  It is too long for one.  And I have all the current Windows updates.  Thanks for the help.


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 6:38:22 PM, on 3/3/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTTimer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\LTMSG.exe
C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ALCXMNTR.EXEHere is some more of it.

C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\BigFix\BigFix.exe
C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\ISafe.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\VetMsg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX00.047\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://msn.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://qus10.hpwis.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://srch-qus10.hpwis.com/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/stp/ymsgr*http://my.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/ymsgr/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\about.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = sas.r1.attbi.com:8000
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Companion BHO - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\companion\Installs\cpn0\ycomp5_5_7_0.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C8B2A36-3DB1-42A4-A3CB-D426709BBFEB} - (no file)
O3 - TOOLBAR: Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\companion\Installs\cpn0\ycomp5_5_7_0.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe"  -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VTTimer] VTTimer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LTMSG] LTMSG.exe 7
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlcxMonitor] ALCXMNTR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "c:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdateManager] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD05] c:\Program Files\HP\{45B6180B-DCAB-4093-8EE8-6164457517F0}\hphupd05.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHmon05] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hphmon05.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CamMonitor] c:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Unload\hpqcmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DiskeeperSystray] "C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkIcon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [system] C:\WINDOWS\system32\letsroll.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinProfile] sndcfg16.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [WinProfile] sndcfg16.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Red Swoosh EDN Client] C:\Program Files\RSNet\RSEDNClient.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NVMCTRAY.DLL,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - Global Startup: BigFix.lnk = C:\Program Files\BigFix\BigFix.exe
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\npjpi150_01.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\npjpi150_01.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\bulletproofsoft.com\bps spyware & adware remover\apptoport.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.hotmail.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.msn.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.passport.net
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=36467&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {27527D31-447B-11D5-A46E-0001023B4289} (CoGSManager Class) - http://gamingzone.ubisoft.com/dev/packages/GSManager.cab
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (FilePlanet Download Control Class) - http://www.fileplanet.com/fpdlmgr/cabs/FPDC_1_0_0_44.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1094660909415
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/MsnMessengerSetupDownloader.cab
O16 - DPF: {F5C90925-ABBF-4475-88F5-8622B452BA9E} (Compaq System Data Class) - http://ipgweb.cce.hp.com/bus-nacons/caller/SysQuery.cab
O16 - DPF: {FDF6378C-7B5D-4ABF-BA1F-92748305FFAC} (DownloadManagerInstall Control) - http://beta.byteswarm.com/agent/1.3.0.1/DMInstall.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: CAISafe - Computer Associates International, Inc. - C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\ISafe.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - Unknown owner - %ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe" -d -f "%ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.ini (file missing)
O23 - Service: VET Message Service (VETMSGNT) - Computer Associates International, Inc. - C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\VetMsg.exe

wheres the rest of it ........There must be more than Im seeing


dl65  ok ....now its all there ......let me have a look


dl65  guiness......Is your home page ......   http://www.msn.com   ?

let us know

dl65  Yes, my homepage is msn.comThank you

dl65  guiness......Ok ......here's what to do......
open hijackthis..... next click Do system scan and save log file ...................Next .....click config. ........Next ....
on the configuration page ..........leave the first box unticked and then tick the other 5 boxes ........next.....in the 4 URL boxes ....enter http://msn.com  in each one ....
Next ......click back......
Now mark for removal , the following :
All   R0 and R1 entries
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LTMSG] LTMSG.exe 7
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlcxMonitor] ALCXMNTR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [system] C:\WINDOWS\system32\letsroll.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinProfile] sndcfg16.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [WinProfile] sndcfg16.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Red Swoosh EDN Client] C:\Program Files\RSNet\RSEDNClient.exe
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.hotmail.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.msn.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.passport.net


Ok ....now click on fix checked........

Now reboot and see how things are ....... I would also suggest you D/L and run Antispyware ( Beta )
get it at ..... http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx  

Let us know how the pc is working now .......

dl65  

Hi.  I did everything you advised and I still can't access internal http links, only get a blank page.  Same with the online games. Still says I don't have enough memory, along with a blank page.   I have'nt had IE shut down though. That's a plus.  I D/L and ran the Antispyware.  There is a place there where it shows Windows Host Files.  Most of it appears to be spyware and adware (doubleclick.com, valueclick.com) and others I'm not sure what they are.  Is it safe to permanently ERASE these?  Thanks for all your help.  I know it is time consuming.  If you have any other suggestions, I'm willing to try.

My internet homepage keeps changing. Went to internet options and change it that way. But aftering closing out the internet or change WEB page. It still goes BACK to a certain homepage and not to YAHOO. Can you help? ksdeb......Sounds like you have a browser hijacker .
So ...go to http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html    and download HIJACKTHIS V 1.99 ...
Then run the scan annd save the logfile it generates to your desktop........ Then go to the Computer Viruses and Spyware section ...here on the forum and REPOST your question and your logfile and we can look at it and hopefully assist you ....


dl65

I have had this problem for 2 or 3 months. About 6 months ago I reformatted my computer and installed Windows XP (used to have ME). I am still running Service Pack 1. I also put in a wireless antenna in the back and was able to get great internet access using NETGEAR products. A few months later I installed Norton Antivirus 2005, and around the same time I added this thing with USB 2 and Firewire hubs. This caused the wireless internet to stop working. There is this icon in the system tray that tells me how much signal I have and it said there was no signal, though all the other computers in my house had signal. I disabled the firewire ports and it worked fine after that (until this new problem). I have a Gateway that is almost 4 years old with 624 RAM (i added some a while back) and 1.2GHz with an AMD Athlon Processor. I don't know what info is useful so I will try to give a lot.

HERE is my newest problem:

About 2 months after my last change to the computer I started having this problem. Whenever I go online, after a while the internet stops working. Sometimes it happens after only being online for a minute, sometimes it takes half an HOUR, sometimes it never happens before I turn off the computer again. But lately it has gotten worse, and I have to restart all the time. Restarting the computer brings the internet back, though for an unknown amount of time. Unlike before when my wireless signal would go out, this internet problem is more sneaky. The wireless signal strenght remains strong (Excellent it says) but it stops SENDING and recieving bytes (i can see this when i double click on the 2 compters in the system tray).

Which gets me to another odd thing, which is that sometimes when I restart, instead of the internet fixing itself, a Found New Hardware Wizard opens up and it tells me that I have a new Network Controller (the one that I installed months ago!) I hit cancel and restart again and then the internet is back to normal, for a while. I installed Microsoft AntiSpyware but it didn't find spyware.

Also, often when I restart not all of the usual icons appear in the system tray. Sometimes the Norton one is there, sometimes it’s disabled, sometimes it’s gone. Sometimes the spyware icon is there, sometimes not. Sometimes the wireless signal strength icon is gone, even when the internet is working.

Last week my computer randomly restarted all by itself while I was using it. I read some stuff online and I think this is because my power supply is overworked and old, so I’ve been careful not to keep the computer on for too long at a time, and recently it hasn’t restarted suddenly.

Something else that happens when my internet stops working is that just before, and then after, the mouse freezes in a choppy way. It will freeze for a few seconds and then move again, like the computer is processing too much at once. I check the CPU usage and sure enough there are random spikes to 100% or at least 65% every 10 seconds or so. Sometimes this gets worse and worse until I have to manually turn off the computer because I can’t get the mouse to move to the restart button. I check the processes and it doesn’t look like anything is taking up more than one or two CPUs at a time.

I’m sorry this is so long but I am REALLY at a loss! Please help! Any thoughts at all will be appreciated.This is not an answer, but I have had a similar problem. I'm running XP pro sp2. Mine screen locks up. I still have mouse control and can usually go to start up to restart. Most of the time the computer freezes, then after several seconds the screen blanks out and comes back on then it seems to work for a while, but usually continues to get worse.For you internet problem, double click your internet icon in the lower right hand corner click propteries click the wirless networks tab then in the top there should be box that says let windows configure my wireles settings or something like that....click that box to the opposite of whatever it is then restart, check if that fixes the internet.

About your mouse. Control Panel-Mouse-Hardware tab-Drivers update your drivers.

You'll also want to update to service pack 2 probably before you do anything else because it will reset a lot of options, such as the first one.

You can ALWAYS try a reformat but I don't know how much good that would do considering that you already did that to install XP, but you never know.run diagnostics>>http://www.active-hardware.com/english/misc/sandra.html

also check for trojans /keyloggers/malware etc.......run spysweeper..........disable remote.......access........encypt wireless.......thats a must...scanners..and finally.....process of elimation..........start from the server...and workbackwards......in other worlds...start from scratch........disabled...pcs attach to the usb hub network........> svhost  exe is fav..?check it What does  the netgear firewall detect.........freedom ..

First Background. Clean install after using DBAN. I GET the message "Opening PAGE" but nothing evercomes up. Then I get page can not be displayed. I can ping the sites but I can not open them.
I have tried Firefox also. Just will not open any pages.I have a Linksys BEFSX41 4 port router. My ADSL connection uses PPPOE but using the router elliminates the need to install the software.
  I feel this is a router setting issue but I have tried everything there.I think that you should STILL install the software... What happens is... Without drivers, things don't work RIGHT...

[glb]Flame[/glb]

We use a U.S. Robotics USR8054 router.(g)

We have it hardlined to 3 computers, with one of them also having a wireless connection just in case. (disabled)

We also have a laptop with wireless connection.  The laptop is connected to what my parents say, "a big company network." We have SUSPICIONS that it might be taking up lots of internet resources when used.
Whenever the laptop is turned on and used, the other three computers constantly disconnect/connect/disconnect/connect in RAPID succession.maybe you are being scannned..........have you CHECKED for this.......wiffy.....download spysweeper from webroot .com..and maybe a keylogger scan to!.......disconnected from the net.......and disable system RESTORE.........to scan  properly.........your event/firewall logs may tell you more.......check it...

Hello, I need to KNOW if I can keep the FILES from aol after deleting aol. I have some files in aol that to open It comes up with aol ICON. I change from aol to HIGH speed with centennial  cable internet. THANK you.
What files and where are they located (on your computer or on AOL's computers)?

I want to download some files from a Russian site but it BLOCKS any IP's outside Russia and Ukrania.

I've read a little about PROXIES and I think I can make the server "think" I'm in Russia.

Do you know any open Russian proxy SERVERS which I can use? Or a program or site to find them?

Thank you for your ATTENTION. Maybe this site will be of use:

http://www.aliveproxy.com/ru-proxy-list/

Good luck.

On a PARTICULAR website that I view (used boats for sale) when I look at a selected item from the list the BACK button no longer works to get me back to my list.  Instead it gives a page cannot be found page.  Back again from that gets me back to the search page where I have to re-enter search criteria.  This type of thing works on other sites and the TROUBLE site works on other computers.  I must have done something to my browser settings but don't know what.  

Can anyone help?  Did I EXPLAIN this RIGHT?Do you have antivirus and antispyware protection?

[glb]Flame[/glb][[when I look at a selected item from the list the back button no longer works to get me back to my list. ]]

When you select a item to look at, does it open a new/second page? Just hit the red X to close it and return you to the original list on the first page.

My 2½¢

Hi guys.

This URL "http://newsearch.org/hp/index3.html" keeps loading when I start my internet explorer, even though it is not set as my home page.

I have run a number of different spyware programs, and anti-virus but it still happens.

Here is my log FILE from "hijack this":

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 20:30:43, on 09/03/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\ISafe.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\VetMsg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WinAbring.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\CAVTray.exe
C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\CAVRID.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\mpbtn.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Paul\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Directory 1 for hijackthis.zip\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = www.google.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.hotmail.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = www.google.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.hotmail.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.blueyonder.co.uk/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Internet Explorer Provided by blueyonder
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {26816C40-2FF3-4F01-AAA3-8627A35B741A} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\t.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CaAvTray] "C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\CAVTray.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CAVRID] "C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\CAVRID.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: blueyonder Instant Support Tool.lnk = C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\matcli.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu ITEM: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O23 - Service: CAISafe - Computer Associates International, Inc. - C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\ISafe.exe
O23 - Service: VET Message Service (VETMSGNT) - Computer Associates International, Inc. - C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\VetMsg.exe

Any help would be gratefully received!!

Thanks.kop442000.......Ok , here's what I would do ....

First .... open hijackthis ..... and click System scan & save logfile.
next ...click on config button.......when config window opens ...in the 4 URL boxes ....... type in ......
http://www.google.com    ( in all 4 boxes )
next click Back ........
Next mark for removal:

ALL R0 entries
ALL R1 entries

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe

Next click ......Fix checked ......

There I think that should do it ......now reboot and see how things are .......

The other thing you should do is go to Windows update and D/L SP2 and any other items there . That will get you up to date with the latest things ......SP2 is a important update and you should have it .

LET us know

dl65  Thanks very much for your reply.

I have done as you said, and it has certainly helped. But still occasionally, another window opens with that old hijack url on it. It rarely happens, but it worries me that it is still there.

I am just running all the spyware stuff again to see if that helps, what do you think?

With regards to SP2, I did download it, but my broadband modem stopped working properly, so my provider advised me to do a system RESTORE, and it worked ok again. I think I might try it again though... I would really like SP2 on there.

Thanks again for your help!info>>http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

try a download of spysweeper..........from webroot .com.....

and to sweep  properly.......disable from the netand disable system restore..another tip.....do you have remote assistaince.....enabled....on your pc.....disable that also...no need unless you are going to help someone!kop442000......Here's another thing to try .....go to ...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx    download and run Antispyware Beta   it is very good .

It may also find that ELUSIVE link that is appearing from time to time .   Make sure you turn on the auto up date feature in Antisptware .....


dl65

[size=16]I just recently DEVELOPED a problem with my Internet Explorer that is beyond my ability to find a solution to !!!  

  The problem is this :  Whenever I try to open another window in Internet Explorer, it closes the original window and replaces it with the new one. It doesn't open it over the first one, but a new page opens and then the original page closes.

  Does anyone anywhere have any idea what's causing this, or how to fix it [/size]Have you TRIED setting the Internet settings to default?   Thanx for the suggestion RAPTOR, but unfortunately I have and still no change. Starting to get VERY frustrated with my PC   !!!Not trying to sound like an advert or anything, I can't think of any solutions for your problem EXCEPT to either-

- reinstall IE
- Get another browser; Iuse Mozilla's Firefox quite a lot, though I still use IE more.I recommend Mozilla Firefox.http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx >http://www.theeldergeek.com/repair_reinstall_ie_and_oe_6.htm  no info given on operating sytem...Hello, try: Right click on I.E. ,click properties, click on advanced tab, find reuse windows for launching short cuts, and make sure it is unchecked, click apply (if you change setting) then ok. good luckThanks, Sparkyrhett ! I had the same problem, its a simple fix.Hey i have had the same problem,,where ie cant open more than 1 window at a time..have done what EVERBODY has advised,nothing has worked
any other suggestions
wanda, what version of internet explorer do you have. my last post seems to work on ie6 only. it does not seem to work on ie5. if you do not have ie 6, up grade to it and you should be fine, making sure to follow my last post suggestions. or, you can try clicking on "file" (once your browser is open) then "new" then "window". that will cause a dup. window to appear. then go to your next web page, your prev page will "minimize", showing your new page. you can do this as many time as you want. try this and good luckHey,,taken awhile,,
i do have IE6
Have also unchecked the box that says"to reuse windows for launching shortcuts"
My problem still exists

Running win me with IE 6.0.
I can connect to my ISP but can not display web page. I get web page not found DNS error .

I have reinstalled IE 2 times, reset my TCP/IP settings. I installed firefox , I have the same result. I hooked up an external modem and same problems.

I don't have a firewall, I had adaware, spybot, AVG.

These programs don't find anything wrong but I have not updated  them in 2 months because of this problem.

I am thinking of a clean re-install, but only as a last resort.mrspiff......I suspect that your pc may have been comprimised by a trojan which is redirecting your browsers ...... when you click on SAY IE 6 ...what address is shown up in the address box.......
If you can get hijackthis on a floppy or burn it to a cd .....I think it may identify the intruder .

let us know

dl65  I am redirected to the standard Microsoft address, ( I guess) that you always get when GO to a web page that is no availinble. It is not the "ERROR 404" page, but a similiar page to that.  

I am at work and the computer in reference is at home.
I will copy the adress and send it along on Thursday if you want to see the exact address.

Thanks for helping I am pretty darn confused and frustrated right now.mrspiff........    Is the address being displayed ........

http://www.msn.com/  

let us know

dl65  




I ran xsoft4.11 on my lunch hour. I have a trojan.

trojan /CWS Combo
it is the registry!
How do I delete this from my registry?mrspiff......  Wouldn't ....xsoft4.11  remove it for you ?
Which O/S are you using ...?
Try this ....D/L and run cwshedder ..........(stand alone version )
http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html

Let us know

dl65  go to c:\windows\options\ cab folder................scrolldown the page ...and when you come across an icon called setup...next ..to scanreg...hit the set up icon...disconnect from the net..before -hand..dont use ie 6 on winme...or update it?? use fire fox/avant/opera browsers if you wish to discover the net..waste of time..really..use ie5.5 with power -power tools..and go to majorgeeks .com and load anti-virus..freebee..and other..goodies..disable the system restore feature.....bugs love to hid there...and a strange title?/ may i had........view profile... is it wind up or real problem anyway the soulition may lie above:)..?dl65

xoft4.11 was downlaoded from my work pc. I went home and ran it but to completly use xoft i had to purchase a license.  Since I can connect at home but cannot go to any web page I could not complete the purchase to delete from home.

I will try to use spusubtract/cwshredder tonight when I get home. Thanks for all of the help.ok go to the control panel ..wime...click intenet explorer 6 click add/remove..programs..now click..ie6 remove..a splash screen will appear CHOSE repair ie..done...fire wall sygate or other goodies form majorgeeks .com...also check phone lines /cables//and the isp .....>has not cut you off?>mrspiff.......I think we can resolve your issue without having to purchase that software ..........
Let us know the result of the CW Shredder scan and we can go from there .

dl65  cwshredder SEEMED to do the trick, I have acess now and have updated all of my security software.  

However, I now can't use any items in the Control Panel. When I click on any icon Add/Remove, Mail, etc I get a Message sent

"access denied see system adminstrator"

I never had a system adminstrator. I reloaded Win ME and still have the same problem.