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Hi there

My Gmail suddenly stopped working. I can access Google but when I select Gmail, all I get is a very slow response and nothing changes. I'm using Windows XP SP2. And I'm on ADSL broadband.

I have also NOTICED that a lot of web pages cannot be displayed. And other ones are OK.
If I search for Gmail in Google, I get all the various items referring to Gmail, but whenever I select one of these, my computer sure DRAGS its feet and nothing happens.

Can anybody HELP please.

BertI suggest resetting your router and modem by unplugging their power chord for about 20 seconds.
Then plug them back in and see what happens.Could try it in this browser please.
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/Try deleting your browsing history, i.e. temporary INTERNET files, cookies, and history. Quote from: soybean on August 31, 2008, 09:42:54 AM

Try deleting your browsing history, i.e. temporary Internet files, cookies, and history.

(yes, with 2 c's)

I recommend getting CCleaner (yes, with 2 c's) for stuff like this. It also gets rid of unused programs and cleans up your registry if you want it too.

It doesn't remove programs

Quote from: soybean on August 31, 2008, 02:00:54 PM

It doesn't remove programs

It won't remove programs 'automatically' but has an "Uninstall" feature similar to Windows' Add/Remove Programs.

I dont know what happen, i been using this browser since i'm using the internet but now THINGS have changed when i upgrade my browser to IE 7.0 it cannot display any WEBPAGES IM viewing, i try to restore my internet OPTION setting to the default state but still it doesnt work, i hope there is someone who could help me about this.
thanks very muchWhat websites?

Did you upgrade from IE6 to IE7?

Any Error Messages?

Am being driven to distraction with this problem. I have had 2 "experts?" try to fix the problem to no avail. After the puter boots up, rarely are we able to receive emails or access IE, this usually results in having to turn the modem off, leaving it 3 MINUTES or so and then turning the modem back on. When we are eventually able to connect, it will only continue to do so. At TIMES we are able to send and receive emails and not access IE, other times, NEITHER. In any session we are having to turn the modem off and on regularly. I thought perhaps it was a modem problem, however, if I can access Outlook Express and not IE this may not be the case. Please can anyone help - going nuts! What type of connection is it?
What IE version?
Are you saying, that you can have Outlook Express running, and connection won't shut down, but it does when you access IE?
Did you try Firefox?Broadband connection
IE 6
I can have OE running and also IE and am able to access emails but not IE. Other times neither will work.
Haven't tried Firefox - is this what you would recommend?Does the Internet drop out even if you're not using it?Good question from Carbon, and yes, try Firefox, and see, if same thing happens.It doesn't make sense to me, Jenny, that you should have to switch browsers so that you can use you internet connected computer. I'd assume your using Windows XP and have fully updated your operating system. I don't know what kind of alledged experts you've had try to fix it for you. I'd only assume that you have check your internet settings youself and are confident that you have no spyware by running several spyware removal applications like Windows Live OneCare. Seriously, this may indeed be the only single piece of software you will need to protect your entire home of small business network. Not only is it a Microsoft managed ANTIVIRUS solution with heuristic scanning and auto update, in provides Microsoft managed Anti-spyware software scanning and complete removal with Microsoft managed updates again, in additions to the new and improved firewall layer with new and easier to understand settings, in goes further to monitor your browsers phishing filter to protect to you from entering information into the wrong webpage while auto updating your operating system automatically and again goes further still to providing full scheduled network backup functions for the users automatically. Still not enough for you? Keep in mind that it does this for all of the COMPUTERS in your OneCare circle, or your entire home or small business workgroup. Montior the compliance of the other systems at the OneCare Hub (chosen during installation at one PC). Also, update and run any combination of other publically tools to REMOVE spyware. I like spysweeper, pest patrol, ad-aware free edition - AVG make one too.

Other then that, I would reset all my internet explorer settings to their default values and remove or disable ALL the IE addons like toolbars and stuff that may or may not be effecting your computer. Hope this helps. Good luck Jenny!

Admin edit: I don't mind the mention of OneCare, however please do not link to affiliate programs.Quote

It doesn't make sense to me, Jenny, that you should have to switch browsers so that you can use you internet connected computer.

My friend has a Dell running Windows Vista with Internet Explorer 7. Could get online (dial-up, yuck!) was able to view WEBPAGES but could not access any emails, but received IE cannot display this WEBPAGE. I ran Vista update and think this might have caused problems. Also tried to delete Norton Security program which came with ISP trial basis, but received error messages not being able to uninstall. Called ISP, WENT to Run>CMD prompt, etc. and after trying a command, was told that the batch file needed to be updated which would solve all her internet problems, etc. and should call computer manufacturer to get commands to enter but know I could do myself with help. Can anyone help me with this batch file update commands, etc.?88% chance Norton is wonking your connection because it was not removed properly...
DLoad and run the Norton Removal Tool from their site...
Re-boot and Post back with the results.
For other alternative protection programs ask here for some excellent ( Free ) suggestions.thank you! FOUND the download removal tool and I know it will work! Will let you know if it doesn't but am confident it will. Also, you mentioned alternative protection programs and I would appreciate any suggestions you may have for my friend and myself. Thanks again!!!- Avira free ANTIVIRUS: http://www.free-av.com/en/download/index.html
- Avast! free antivirus: http://filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/

- Comodo free firewall: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/Also to add to the arsenal:

AdAware
Spybot Search and Destroy
WinPatrol
Stinger

All FREE and you will wind up with a well rounded protection package.

NOTE: Only install and run one antivirus program out of Broni's suggestions.

The rest of these can be added safely.Don't forget Microsoft's Windows Live One Care. Get the full strength of Microsoft behind your spyware scanner and anti-malware solution. They even allow you to manage all the PC's in your small home workgroup for one low fee. Most users should use this.

Admin edit: I don't mind the mention of OneCare, however please do not link to affiliate programs.Quote

Don't forget Microsoft's Windows Live One Care

I believe that perhaps I wanted to increase some speed and there were so many fonts that I never ever use and just will not use so I READ SOMEWHERE to delete what you do not need and that will speed up the computer and it did.

Do you think that is why I have this anomoly above the address bar? I thought I was somehow using another country like asia for there internet exployer but it does work and it is in english.

I have a picture in additional options

thefonz

[recovering disk space -- attachment deleted by admin]Is this only on your browser or does the title bar of other applications also have weird characters now?Every single page that I went to where internet exployer would be showed the funny characters.

But here's what happened. I restarted the computer and it fixed itself so I am going to leave it at that and just observe.

thefonzHere Ya Go...Quote from: thefonz on August 27, 2008, 01:32:48 PM

I believe that perhaps I wanted to increase some speed and there were so many fonts that I never ever use and just will not use so I read somewhere to delete what you do not need and that will speed up the computer and it did.

Lets face it you don't need 300 fonts.

Quote from: Mr. Google on September 01, 2008, 08:53:18 PM

Firstly, I would reccomend you DOWNGRADE to FIREFOX 2.**. The latest one before 3. Because many people including myself, have many problems with the new one. Second, follow these instructions to update your Java:

Update Your Java (JRE)

Old versions of Java have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.

First Verify your Java Version

If there are any other version(s) installed then update now.
Get the new version (if needed)

If your version is out of date install the newest version of the Sun Java Runtime Environment

Be SURE to close ALL OPEN web browsers before starting the installation.

So, Firefox isn't working either, then? I know you said you scanned for VIRUSES, but could you go ahead and post a HijackThis log?

Also...Download ComboFix and save it to your desktop. Run the program and read its disclaimer (it's fairly short) and make sure you really pay attention to what it says. Follow the prompts and when finished, it will produce a log at C:\ComboFix.txt. Go ahead and post that here. Note: Don't click on the window while it's running; this may cause stalls.Heres the Hijack log

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:20:17 PM, on 8/26/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Unable to get Internet Explorer version!

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:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\tcpsvcs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe
c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Shared\sqlwriter.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\mobile PhoneTools\WatchDog.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb10.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_12\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyexpr.exe
C:\Palm\HOTSYNC.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\Sony Picture Utility\VolumeWatcher\SPUVolumeWatcher.exe
C:\Program Files\WordWeb\wweb32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Product Assistant\bin\hprblog.exe
C:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX08.900\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.bedford.net/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
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/?LinkId=69157
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {243B17DE-77C7-46BF-B94B-0B5F309A0E64} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll
O2 - BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer - {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA} - C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {55D376A0-36CB-4C42-A3B4-E5FC2C92E1ED} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_12\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WatchDog] C:\Program Files\mobile PhoneTools\WatchDog.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [farstone] NULL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb10.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_12\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MoneyAgent] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyexpr.exe"
O4 - Startup: Cyber-shot Viewer MEDIA Check Tool.lnk = C:\Program Files\Sony\Sony Picture Utility\VolumeWatcher\SPUVolumeWatcher.exe
O4 - Startup: WordWeb.lnk = C:\Program Files\WordWeb\wweb32.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HotSync Manager.lnk = C:\Palm\HOTSYNC.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.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~4\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_12\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_12\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
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
O9 - Extra button: Flash Decompiler SWF Capture tool - {86B4FC19-8FA4-4FD3-B243-9AEDB42FA2D5} - C:\Program Files\Eltima Software\Flash Decompiler\iebt.dll (HKCU)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Flash Decompiler SWF Capture tool menu - {86B4FC19-8FA4-4FD3-B243-9AEDB42FA2D5} - C:\Program Files\Eltima Software\Flash Decompiler\iebt.dll (HKCU)
O11 - Options group: [INTERNATIONAL] International*
O16 - DPF: {193C772A-87BE-4B19-A7BB-445B226FE9A1} (ewidoOnlineScan Control) - http://downloads.ewido.net/ewidoOnlineScan.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1200573255828
O16 - DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} (Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0) - http://javadl-esd.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5-windows-i586.cab
O16 - DPF: {8BC53B30-32E4-4ED3-BEF9-DB761DB77453} (CInstallLPCtrl Object) - http://u3.sandisk.com/download/apps/LPInstaller.CAB
O18 - Protocol: ms-help - {314111C7-A502-11D2-BBCA-00C04F8EC294} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Help\hxds.dll
O18 - Filter hijack: text/xml - {807563E5-5146-11D5-A672-00B0D022E945} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\OFFICE12\MSOXMLMF.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - GRISOFT s.r.o. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Macromedia Licensing Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macromedia Shared\Service\Macromedia Licensing.exe
O23 - Service: SQL Server (MSSMLBIZ) (MSSQL$MSSMLBIZ) - Unknown owner - c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\Binn\sqlservr.exe" -sMSSMLBIZ (file missing)
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe

You need to update your Java and I don't see any anti-virus or FIREWALL, but other than that, nothing really catches my eye. But let's try this just for the heck of it...

Download CWShredder here to its own folder.

Update CWShredder

• Open CWShredder and click I Agree
  
• Click Check For Updates
  
• Close CWShredder

Ouicktime plug in 7.7.4 has crashed

latest Chrome Version
Windows 8.1 on one PC and & on another HP PC

qtstimer.chrome.exe application ERROR
Ouicktime plug in 7.7.4 has crashed

I am trying to access my ATT voice MAIL and get the above error messages.
I tried to open in explorer and got the same message.
I uninstalled and reinstalled QT.
I have SEARCH for answers and have not found one yet.
Please ADVISE.
ThanksCan you get Internet is SAFE mode? If so, try safe mode.
Windows 8 safe mode.
Unlike earlier versions, the F8 key may not work. Read the above link.

YouTube has been causing Google Chrome to hang repeatedly on my HP desktop computer. The worst I've had this happen is 10 times in one day! MANY things cause it to happen including switching from an active tab (like Facebook loading between pages) while a video is playing to typing in something to search too early(like after the home page flashes up). The few times this has happened with a video playing the sound from the video continues to play just fine even after I get the "Not Responding" error from my computer. A few times this has happened it caused my Norton Confidential plug-in to crash and become non-responsive as well. Most of my browsing time is spent with YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter open at the same time in multiple tabs.Have you tried with firefox or any other browser? Is it only youtube or while using the computer you feel its freezing a lot?You better clear the Cache and Cookie and etc of your google chrome, (not necessary to clear history)
To make your browser feel Fresh! And BREATHE!
This might not be a good statement but it will work mostoffen.

On the otherside, check if there is a new version of your
Google chrome, if yes, update it. (By updating you're X, sometimes it get worse. For example i remember i updated my Firefox,
And then after hours, I faced to about 10 Crashes).
But you try the last version of your google chrome it might get better if the 1st solution didn't work.None of that seemed to help. I did discover, however that it is not YouTube crashing Chrome, but Facebook. I've had Facebook hang Chrome even when YouTube is not one of the sites I currently have running.Quote from: funguy11 on December 29, 2013, 04:09:46 PM

None of that seemed to help. I did discover, however that it is not YouTube crashing Chrome, but Facebook. I've had Facebook hang Chrome even when YouTube is not one of the sites I currently have running.

None of that seemed to help. I did discover, however that it is not YouTube crashing Chrome, but Facebook. I've had Facebook hang Chrome even when YouTube is not one of the sites I currently have running.

Did you consider that it may be on their servers end ? ?
To test this have a Tab to an unrelated page open...when it happens clik that tab and see if all is good...
If so...it's on their end.

Samsung PC
Windows 8.1
after my PC is on for awhile the typing in Chrome SEARCH bar becomes slow to respond. If I run webroot and CCLEANER then reboot everything is normal until I get a little more browsing done then the slow response STARTS again.Check your browser plugins / extensions, one of them might be CAUSING problems. Otherwise, try with Firefox / internet explorer 'just' to check if you are experiencing same problems.

Hi there,
I have a huge nuisance with my laptop (Vaio): after roughtly 5 hours it's on I can't use any browser.
I can use skype, a p2p program but either chrome, EXPLORER nor mozilla do work.
I tried browsing the internet for some help but I couldn't find anything!
If this can help, I've a win7, AVAST (I had AVG earlier), no virus, normal motherboard, audio etc, I'd say I have an average computer.
Thanks in advance!Get CCleaner at http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download and run its Cleaner tool. The standard free version of CCleaner has some toolbar bundled with it. You can unselect installation of the toolbar at the beginning of the installation process. Or, you can do as I do and get the Slim version at http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/builds; it does not include the toolbar.

When you first open CCleaner, the first feature/button in the LEFT column of the panel is Cleaner. That is what you want to run. You can specify what Cleaner looks for in the right panel (either the Windows tab or the Appliacations tab) but the default settings are usually fine for many users. You either click the Run Cleaner button at the bottom right of the CCleaner window or you can click Analyze and then, once that process is finished, click Run Cleaner. The latter approach just allows you to see what CCleaner is GOING to remove, as opposed to CCleaner removing what it finds without you seeing the details (i.e. if you skip the Analyze step).

Once you have run CCleaner, see whether you can use your web browsers. If CCleaner helps, then keep it and run it as needed. On days when you do a lot of web surfing, you may want to run it at least once during the day. CCleaner updates often; it will alert you when updates are available. Hi Soybeam,
i did it yesterday night and it didn't work out, any IDEAS?

As a diagnostic aid, try the following.
Create a new user account. Reset and log into new account.
Go into YouTube again and see if the makes a difference.
No difference?

It CERTAINLY is very impressive that you can pick up a capable ANDROID smartphone for £50 these days. Even the Lumia 520, if you fancy a WINDOWS phone, can sometimes be bought for not much more, and that's a very nice phone IMO. Not sure on how IE on WP compares to most phone browsers as I haven't used it for long enough to say, but I'm interested - I think my NEXT phone may well be a Windows phone.I have been trying Opera on my phone using a wi-fi connection to my router and it is commendably brisk. I suspect 3G on a bus is not the most favourable situation for a speed TEST.

Hiya GENTS' Listen, is there a way to make your home page. I want to keep 'Yahoo' , but unscrupulous agents keep forcing there own pages on me. There used to be a 'make me your homepage' request on both GOOGLE and YAHOO, but I can't find it there?? Visit the page you wanna make it as your homepage and from the options/settings of your browser CLICK set as homepage. For FIREFOX, from drop down menu of 'When firefox starts' select SHOW my homepage and click 'Use current pages'. If third party applications keep on CHANGING your homepage, you can remove/uninstall them from the control panel.You may want to update and run all your protection Tools as well...Thanks fellas'

Well, it looks like MS will extend support of MSE into 2015. A quick google search shows most experts are unimpressed and confused by this strategy. I READ several very critical comments about MSE calling it virtually useless. This bothers me because I use MSE. Also read several very critical comments re IE saying it is inferior to other browsers especially as it relates to security. So, I have converted to Chrome and made it my default browser on my winXP PC.

Do you folks agree that Chrome is superior to IE, at least in terms of security? I am trying to do everything I can to improve security as MS will stop patching XP in April. Realistically you need to start thinking about moving on from XP.
IE is still used by programs and the OS, so not using it doesn't negate any security holes which are discovered, and after April these won't be patched.Quote from: artbuc on January 17, 2014, 03:16:14 AM

Also read several very critical comments re IE saying it is inferior to other browsers especially as it relates to security.

I am trying to do everything I can to improve security as MS will stop patching XP in April.

MS has just extended their XP security issued updates for another Year...

Wouldn't make sense for them to release it just for users of MSE...but rarely does anything they do make sense.

We've received some inquiries about what "no LONGER SUPPORTED operating system" means. To clarify, this mean that, after April 8, 2014, Windows XP users will no longer receive new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options, or online technical content updates from Microsoft.

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Hello

I have done a free test on that speed test site and got these results

Communications 34.1 kilobits per second
Storage 4.2 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 4.1 minutes
Subjective rating Slow


Should the ISP provide a quicker connection, i mean is it their fault or my computer?

I contacted my isp and they say I am downloading at good speed and there is nothing wrong with my connection that it must be a hardware problem... I have NEVER heard of a hardware problem causing the failure to load pages (except where the hdd needs a clean up)...
So now Im at a loss as to what I can do... :-/

My FRIEND was on my COMPUTER last night, Doing god knows what, And when I used it the day after, It has been giving me this problem. :\

Everytime I click on a link or such that opens up a new window, The page will always say "Cannot find server."

This happens even if I manually try to go into something through a new window by "Open with."

BASICALLY I have to copy down the link (If that's possible, Some windows such as chats don't have an address bar to copy from) And open up a fresh window myself, Paste it down, And access it this way.

Now while this isn't too much of an annoyance, I can't do this with every page I access that opens a SECOND page, Because I can't copy the address.

What do I need to fix to allow second windows to work?

I'd be very grateful for help...Can you tell me wat version of Windows you are using? We are going to do a system restore, but I need to know what set of instructions to give you.....

[glb]Flame[/glb]Well um..This is just an old windows 98..Do you have a pop-up blocker?

[glb]Flame[/glb]No I don't..But recently (And this is after the incidents started), I'd got an Ad-aware program.

*This is because I was GETTING randum pop-ups as well since this started. (Though they obviously won't work either)hey,go to internet options and inthat under advance tab click restore defaults ,click ok

I am stuck. I just recently installed WINDOWS xp pro on a pc on a small NETWORK. The network uses static ips. I have access to the network but can't get to INTERNET. I have confirmed that the gateway ip is corect and the DNS servers are correct. I am completly lost on this. Can ANYONE point me in the right direction.kidexprex,,,,can all the other pcs on the network access the net ?

How is your network connected with a hub or a router .....or via network cabling ?

let us know

dl65 All other computers connect fine. It is a network of 25 computers using a switch. And a t1 line going out to the net. Its a brand new install. Can it be a network card configuration??



Thanks for the response

Ive RECENTLY installed that new browser Chrome...but now i want to uninstall it.Problem is, the uninstall is unresponsive....and im reluctant to remove the files manually.

So how can i go about doing this *WITHOUT* hurting myself.

Or could i just remove it manually?Welcome aboard
It looks like I wasn't the only one with this problem.
That's how beta versions are, sometimes.
Download FRESH copy of Chrome's installer.
Exit all programs.
Reinstall over the top.
Try to uninstall again.This is why i swear by Total Uninstall...No luck...

Think i could try That total uninstall hes TALKING about? Go ahead. If that doesn't work, I'll help you to remove it manually.seemed to work... but i searched "google chrome" using the search feature in TU and it found 8 or so more reg keys that were not removed. Mostly in startup directoriesTU ?Total uninstaller, probablyOh HehehYou can use Regseeker: http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm to get rid of those leftovers.Oh god regseeker

I used to use that, the first time i ran it it found something like 2k+ "bad" entries..scared the crap out of me. Also

LAST time I ran it.

I killed my computer (I only unzipped the regseeker.exe and not everything else therefore making it unable to make backups ) but ccleaner found some things... I will try that first.Never use Regseeker for general cleaning. It's too aggresive. CCleaner will work FINE for that purpose.

I said:
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You can use Regseeker[...] to get rid of those leftovers.

Never use Regseeker for general cleaning. It's too aggresive.

This is why i swear by Total Uninstall...

I just switched back to Vista cause I was bored and read that games perform almost the same as XP now, SP1 came out, and there are now drivers for my WiFi dongle. Everything's RUNNING great so far, and stuff is shiny

My only complaint is the default theme for FF3 is really ugly, the background of the toolbars is a light purpleish blue color. I don't want to switch to a different theme, I've looked through a lot of them and none of them look good, those that do are messed up, there's a white square around the buttons or something...I just want to get the same color as XP had back. Anyone know how?Maybe this: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/6898Eh, close enough. Never thought to try that. Thanks BTW
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I just want to get the same color as XP had back.

hello there..
i`m using windows xp sp2
using ie 6.0.2900 and mozilla 1.0.5.12
i cannot surf CERTAIN website...y?You tell us...
Are these site you can't visit adult oriented or just seemingly random sites?
Do you have any kind of "nanny" software installed or are you on a network with a website filter?
Assuming the sites aren't adult oriented could you give us an example of a site you can't visit?
Is this a new problem? If so when did it start and what happened?Same Machine as This One ?that one solve already patio, however i`m having the new problem...
before my problem is always been connected to unwanted website(always been link to adult website). currently sometime i cannot surf certain of local website and international website, simple example i cannot open friendster homepage at all....it`s just appears white screen and stated at toolbar down there " done "... pliss assist me..What do you mean by "that one solved"?
In "that one", I asked you to post your your HijackThis log, but I've never seen one.help me...

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:51:53 PM, on 11/20/2007
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender10\bdmcon.exe
C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender10\bdagent.exe
C:\Program Files\VIA Technologies, Inc\VIA Audio Driver Setup Program\AudioDeck\AudioDeck.exe
C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Communicator\xcommsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Scan Server\bdss.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Update Service\livesrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender10\vsserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\Temporary Directory 1 for hijackthis.zip\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe SSCVIHOST.exe
O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! IE Services Button - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [YSearchProtection] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BDMCon] "C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender10\bdmcon.exe" /reg
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BDAgent] "C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender10\bdagent.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo Messengger] C:\WINDOWS\system32\SSCVIHOST.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] "C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YAHOOM~1.EXE" -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [YSearchProtection] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: AudioDeck.lnk = C:\Program Files\VIA Technologies, Inc\VIA Audio Driver Setup Program\AudioDeck\AudioDeck.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Bluetooth.lnk = ?
O7 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System, DisableRegedit=1
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~1\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Send To &Bluetooth - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Services - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~1\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{C7C9A4E4-730E-484D-A1D3-50D9C580C5A0}: NameServer = 202.188.0.133 202.188.1.5
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: BitDefender Scan Server (bdss) - UNKNOWN owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Scan Server\bdss.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: Bluetooth Service (btwdins) - Broadcom Corporation. - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
O23 - Service: BitDefender Desktop Update Service (LIVESRV) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Update Service\livesrv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: BitDefender Virus Shield (VSSERV) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender10\vsserv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: BitDefender Communicator (XCOMM) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Communicator\xcommsvr.exe" /service (file missing)

I'll take a look...1. Your HJT log doesn't show any firewall running. Do you have Windows firewall on?
2. You must always run HijackThis from its own folder. Create HijackThis folder in C:\Program Files, and put HijackThis.exe into that folder for future use.

Now...

1. Print out these instructions as we will need to close every window that is open later in the fix.

2. Download SmitfraudFix.exe from here and save it to your desktop:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/smitfraudfix.php

3. Next, please reboot your computer into Safe Mode by doing the following:

a. Restart your computer

b. Start tapping F8 key

c. A menu will APPEAR

d. Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

4. Close all open Windows.

5. Now, double-click on the SmitFraudfix icon.

6. When the tool first starts you will SEE a credits screen. Simply press any key on your keyboard to get to the next screen.

7. You will now see a menu. Press the number 2 on your keyboard and the press the Enter key to choose the option Clean.

8. The program will start cleaning your computer and go through a series of cleanup processes. When it is done, it will automatically start the Disk Cleanup program.
This program will remove all Temp, Temporary Internet Files, and other files that may be leftover files from this infection. This process can take up a long time depending on your computer, so please be patient. When it is complete, it will close automatically and you should continue with next step.

9. When Disk Cleanup is finished, you will be presented with an option asking Do you want to clean the registry ? (y/n). At this screen you should press the Y button on your keyboard and then press the Enter key.

10. When this last routine is finished, you will be presented with a red screen stating Computer will reboot now. Close all applications. You should now press the spacebar on your computer. A counter will appear stating that the computer will reboot in 15 seconds. Do not cancel this countdown and allow your computer to reboot.

11. Once the computer has rebooted, you will be presented with a Notepad screen containing a log of all the files removed from your computer.
Save that log to your desktop, and attach it to your next reply. SmitFraudFix v2.253

Scan done at 13:07:15.84, Wed 11/21/2007
Run from C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\SmitfraudFix
OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT
The filesystem type is NTFS
Fix run in safe mode

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» SharedTaskScheduler Before SmitFraudFix
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Killing process


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» hosts


127.0.0.1 localhost

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Winsock2 Fix

S!Ri's WS2Fix: LSP not Found.


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Generic Renos Fix

GenericRenosFix by S!Ri


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Deleting infected files

C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\At?.job Deleted

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» DNS

HKLM\SYSTEM\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{40C8E08A-E2B9-4101-9D84-5F65F539E9E5}: DhcpNameServer=192.168.1.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{40C8E08A-E2B9-4101-9D84-5F65F539E9E5}: DhcpNameServer=192.168.1.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CS2\Services\Tcpip\..\{40C8E08A-E2B9-4101-9D84-5F65F539E9E5}: DhcpNameServer=192.168.1.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: DhcpNameServer=192.168.1.1


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Deleting Temp Files


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Winlogon.System
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"System"=""


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Registry Cleaning

Registry Cleaning done.

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» SharedTaskScheduler After SmitFraudFix
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» End

Now, it's gonna be time for your fresh HJT log to be posted back here, but I won't proceed with reading it until you comply with my requests:

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1. Your HJT log doesn't show any firewall running. Do you have Windows firewall on?
2. You must always run HijackThis from its own folder. Create HijackThis folder in C:\Program Files, and put HijackThis.exe into that folder for future use.

ok so i just got back to college and set up my comp to GET on the schools network it made me update my windows xp to sp3 and everything works fine i can go to every site but the one i LIKE to check out the most it always gives me this message no matter what browser IM using

Database Error: MySQL server has gone away
File: /home/jokertat/public_html/forum/Sources/Security.php
Line: 275


any help guys?You typing in the url or using a link/favorite?im using the urlIs this your forum?no its my friends forum and i like to visit it frequentlyHave you tried clearing your cache and trying again? The problem may be on his end.I cleared the cache that didnt help and i have talked with him and no one else seems to be having the problem

I can run it through a proxy site which is weird because its not like my college would block this site (they DONT block anything)Could be either your firewall or network connection (college) is BLOCKING the connection to that site.What's the link, so we can check? What browser, version?

WHEN I GO 2 YOUTUBE ALL THE VIDZ TAKE A LONG TIME TO LOAD AND PLAY, I EARASED A BUNCH OF UNEEDED PROGRAMZ 4RM MY ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMZ LIST BUT NO HELP..HELP ME PLEAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ., TURN off caps. Pleazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Click here to find out what information I should add when submitting a question?

I really don't get why my IE ALWAYS hangs when i try to open any page in new window.Sometime it do load but it takes a huge time WHENEVER i try to open in new window.
HEPL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1Quote

Why my IE hangs???

I only use my browser (IE) to read the WORDS on the screen & look at the pictures and I can only read one screen at a time.
If you like all the other GIRLIE STUFF I'm happy for you. thank's raptor.Quote

I only use my browser (IE) to read the words on the screen & look at the pictures and I can only read one screen at a time.
If you like all the other girlie stuff I'm happy for you.

The human race is also flawed.

next

Hi

I would like to set the font size and the font face for the header and footer when printing from IE.

Is it POSSIBLE? - I can't seem to find how to do it. Is it possible for other browsers.

Ideally of course I would like to set this from css.

If anyone can shed any light on this I would love to hear from you.
Many thanks.
ScriptHam Tools/internet options.......font......but ccs

http://www.w3schools.com/css/default.aspThanks Merlin-2

I tried

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Tools/internet options.......font......

what is the MEANING of .BAT in COMPUTER??A homework question?

[GLB]Flame[/glb]See this ARTICLE for an explanation, Analyn.

im new to this forum, so here i go.....

i have a SONY vaio connected to my roadrunner cable modem by ethernet cord... and i want to have my laptop (IBM Thinkpad type: 2628-G1U) to be connected to the road RUNNER..... so i unplug my ethernet cord from my sony and connect it to my laptop but on my cable modem it says not connected to PC...... i dont know what to do, or if i need an adapter or sumthin...

plz help THANKS......You should use a Router

You will have to configure the laptop in the same manner as your Desktop (The TCP/IP protocol, computer name and perhaps other settings) if you choose to switch cables between laptop and desktop.are u sure this is going to work ?

a router would instantly mak eit workA router will allow you to simulteanously connect both computers to the Internet and be secured at the same time.

You could ALSO use a Hub or a Cross-over cable

However, a Router is the most safe and efficient choice.

And yes, I am certain that if you configure the Laptop as the Desktop is configured, that you will be able to use the Internet when connected to the cable modem.

You should contact your provider for installation details such as the computer name and perheps other settings if you do not know these.

I am unable to DOWNGRADE IE 8 to 7, though i downgraded it does not work. help me....You need to provide more information. What are you doing, how are you doing it, and what happens?You can uninstall IE 8 from control panel-> add/remove programs
and install IE 7 after removing IE 8.

reply if its works.To uninstall Internet Explorer 8, follow these steps:

Carefully select and then copy the following command:
%windir%\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type Cmd.exe, and then press ENTER.
Right-click inside the Cmd.exe window, and then click Paste to paste the command that you copied in step 1.
Press ENTER to uninstall Internet Explorer 8.
When the uninstall PROGRAM is FINISHED, restart your computer.

After a REBOOT, download and install IE7 from the MS website. (Uninstalling IE8 will leave you with IE6 initially)Quote from: ThomasTheXPUser on May 28, 2011, 04:33:16 PM

After a reboot, download and install IE7 from the MS website. (Uninstalling IE8 will leave you with IE6 initially)

If he had IE7 before installing IE8, uninstalling IE8 will take him back to IE7.

In the original post all I see is he has the problem with only ONE domain name. Not with other domain names.

When a site is not found, the DNS you are using will decide what they want to do. I get this all the time. But nit is not appear to be malware. With refresh, the site comes up. Would malware allow that?

If he changes to another DNS SERVICE, the results may be different. If he uses a proxy server, he will get results from another geographic area.

Why do you think it is a virus or some kind of malware?
Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 23, 2011, 09:11:32 PM

In the original post all I see is he has the problem with only one domain name. Not with other domain names.

Hope I'm in the right forum! Here goes...whenever I try to access any website through google search I get an empty page with the following address; eatiohonrggn.com. This has been occuring for just over a month. Can anyone help? Web searches do not recognise the name.

That is what he said. He is talking about one website.

Are you dense? Did you even read that post? Are you perhaps suffering from some sort of severe mental handicap that has reduced you to a blabbering fool with the cognitive capabilities of a sack of potatoes,

Geek-9pm, stop trolling. You're making CH look bad. Save this silly stuff for the Off topic board.

That is what I was going to say to you.

In the post he uses the word 'any' incorrectly.
Not grammatically, but dramatically. It does not fit the context. He is only speaking about his search for one website, not any website. Read the context. He mentions a Google search, which simplicity excludes a reference to any site. Google is a website. If he had redirects with other sites he would have said so. He could have said 'some' sites. But he only names one domain name. No mention of any others. Except Google.

Nor has he come back to explain.

He may have meant 'my website' instead of 'any website.'

maybe malware set up a local proxy server

That is what I was going to say to you.

In the post he uses the word 'any' incorrectly.

When I click on "go back a page" on a library catalogue site I often get a MESSAGE - "To display this page Firefox must send info. that will repeat any action that was performed earlier", with two boxes "resend" and "cancel". Clicking resend allows you to carry on and go back, and if you are searching and need to go back and forth it becomes very irritating. The same message occurs when using IE, and it's only on this site , in my experience. Is this some check imposed by the owners of the site or by the browser? Can I stop it somehow? I don't really understand the meaning of the message.
Clarification appreciated.It's the browser. The page your are viewing needed information submitted to it in order to display correctly (such as a search or some kind of form, etc.). It's just warning you that you are probably submitting information that you've already submitted. Depending on the information, this can SOMETIMES CAUSE errors or problems (like if you're posting information, this will post it twice).

If there's a "back" link on the page itself, using this instead of the browser's back button will usually stop that message or the need to resubmit information.

Without knowing the site, that's about all the clarification you can get. I don't know what information it is actually trying to resubmit.Thanks for reply quaxo -
The site is the local library service and this occurs when looking in their catalogue for books, authors, etc. - there is no "hard" information sent or order given. That is what puzzles me. It's not quite knowing what the message means that irritates! I'll just carry on clicking resend.If you don't mind sharing that library website, perhaps some of use could visit the site and see whether we get the same behavior. the message means the site is passing information from one page to the next by way of HTTP POST headers.

if you are searching, then the POST headers will have your search query, if you are paging through then they may contain the page to view.soybean - this is the link (Dorset LibraryService):

http://libcat.dorsetforyou.com/

What are POST headers?Further to previous - I've been trying the site again, more carefully, to try to pin down just when these messages appear and I have a further clue. They seem to come up as I said before but only when I'm signed in with my library number. I now THINK that maybe that is the info that is being repeated? The messages don't seem to appear if you search the site as an outsider, as it were. Sorry to have wasted anyone's time if this is the case. Quote from: silkie on May 23, 2011, 07:15:18 PM

They seem to come up as I said before but only when I'm signed in with my library number.

Theres this pop up that shows up everytime i load a new page ex: CLICKING on a link or going to any specific URL
It shows up and only reads "2" with an ok button. When i click ok it goes away but comes right back up once another page is loaded.
Anyone know what type of error this is and how to fix it? screen shot of it is shown
Help WOULD be appreciated.
-Pirogoeth64

[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]Disable all your addons then see if it cures it.
If so then enable your addons one by one TESTING each time until you find the addon that is causing the PROBLEM - assuming it is an addon problem of course.

Hello everyone , I have encountered a problem with scrolling down the pages , say I am scrolling down the page on ebay , in the middle of that page I choose an item , I click on it ,view it then I go back to search results and INSTEAD going to the middle of the page where I found my last viewed item the page goes right up to the top . I tried different sources of information but with no sucess , any help would be appreciated .
THANKSI use the Backspace key or the Left arrow in the address bar to return to last view. How are you "going back" Quote from: TulsaRose on May 16, 2011, 06:24:09 AM

I use the Backspace key ...

How does that work?

The backspace key is commonly used to go back a page when exploring folders in graphical environments, or when browsing the Web in web browsers.

Quote from: Salmon Trout on May 13, 2011, 04:24:04 PM

This is whatever the Message Box font is that you chose in your display settings, as far as I can see. It is used for quite a lot of things if Firefox, as you (hopefully) can see...

Tabs can be easily moved to their previous location by unchecking "Tabs on top" option (right click on any tab bar empty space).

I've been using Firefox 4 without any problems whatsoever for about a month now. I'm on v4.01. Am I missing something?

Install this theme if you don't like the look of FF4.x

Firefox does NOT install any Ask toolbar. You got it from somewhere ELSE.

I was merely commenting that the entire idea of having the tabs occupy the title bar at all feels silly to me

I've come to think that maybe something installed it with FF 3.6.17

I disabled it from within FF (but didn't uninstall it)

I've never seen any single feature in any single program, which would satisfy 100% of all users.

Do you think, it's even possible?

Not even remotely possible.
Firefox never installed any foistwares.
Ask Toolbar installs with many other programs though.

That's why you have it back.

I had a windows update and was asked if I wanted to install IE9. I said yes and then clicked restart computer. The computer was stuck on the shut down screen so I hit the reset button on the computer tower. Then, I click on IE9 and the window appears and I can see the new top of the window design but I get a constant dialoge box that reads IE9 has encountered a problem and has to close. IE9 doesn't close but the box appears repeatedly after I click "close" or the corner "x". I had to do system restore to get back to IE8 so I could post the problem. This was one of two dialoge boxes that would appear, I can't remember the other one but produced the same results. I have Vista.Here is something i found that may be a factor in your issue.
"Disable Receive Window Auto-Tuning

If none of those fixes the problem, and you are just having a really slow browsing experience only on your Vista computer, the problem could very well be due to the network auto-tuning FEATURE in Windows Vista which is incompatible with some routers.

Open up an administrator mode command prompt (right click on command prompt and choose Run as Administrator), and then type in the following command.

netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled

You’ll have to reboot the computer after making this change. Note that the same change also can help fix problems with copying large files."
truenorth
P.S. Before doing this i would await further member input or comment.I highly doubt a Windows feature is causing the issue, seeing as the program is crashing after a hard reset during updates. My first step would be to try reinstalling Internet Explorer from Microsoft's website instead of the updater:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/downloads/ie-9/worldwide-languages

Then run updates after installing it from this executable, and hopefully the problem won't reappear. Also, try not to shut down windows while it's updating in the future, that tends to cause tons of problems.I tried downloading directly from the link BaRR provided and got the same result. I get to see the new top of the window design of IE9 but I get dialoge boxes immediately before I can get to the home page. The first one I get is "Internet Explorer has stopped working." ...and at the bottom of the screen there is a box with a yellow bar on top that reads "A problem with this website caused IE to close and reopen the tab." Then I get a box "checking for a solution" and then the process just loops indefinately. I do notice that on my DESKTOP I have the shortcuts for IE9 but there is also an icon that looks just like IE9 but has the Vista shield in front of it and is called IE9-windowsVisita-x86-enu. I also tried running without add ons because I've read that suggested before but with the same results. I have to system restore every time this happens. For now, I'm downloading a second BROWSER so at least I can get to the internet when IE gives me problems.Hopefully you shall be able to eventually get IE to perform properly. In the meantime you might wish to install IE8 if IE is important to you. Many here on the forums will recommend Firefox as an alternative. I personally prefer and use Opera (the latest version--11 i believe).good luck,truenorthI agree with truenorth. Given the problems you've encountered with IE9, if you can get back to a properly working IE8, I'd just leave IE alone and install another browser and make that non-IE browser the DEFAULT browser. I have both Firefox and Opera installed on my Windows 7 system and sometimes switch the default from one to the other; now, it's Opera. If you've never used a browser other than IE, Firefox is probably a little easier transition from IE than Opera due to greater similarity between IE and Firefox than between IE and Opera. I guess I'll just keep using IE8. I downloaded FireFox too just in case I want to try intalling IE9 again.MS sent me an answer to my problem and I'm now using IE9. They said to go to advanced menu and click or unclick Use software rendering instead of GPU rendering.

Prior, I got another windows update and it asked if I wanted to install IE9 and I clicked yes again and had the same problem. Then, while I was stuck in the endless loop of opening and closing IE a Help or Solutions window appeared and told me to try this. You all probably know this by now but just thought I would post just in case.has the answer sent by MS helped your problem with IE9? And you probably might want to Reset Internet Explorer. Maybe doing that would help....

Microsoft Support info I linked to probably has info for older IE version, but it works same way with ie9.Yea. MS gave me the fix and now I'm using IE9 with the favorites on the right hand side of the screen.

When I download a JPEG image from the Net, whether from a WEB site or E-Mail (Yahoo) it downloads as a FIREFOX file. Never used to do this? Any helpful suggestions please?
This only happens in Firefox, downloads as JPEG in IE9.

Using:
Firefox 4.0.1
Windows Home Premium
COMODO Firewall
AVIRA anti virus
Spyware Blaster
Win PatrolWhat's a Firefox file?Don't know if I have the right name, but there is a screen shot of it below. (if I have attached it right?)



[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]right-click on a .jpeg file you WANT to download and the choose "save image as" and go from thereI am an idiot, you are KNOWLEDGEABLE. Thank you that works. You're very welcome.And you're not an idiot...just something you didn't know...Thanks Patio. Ego restored!

Since installing IE9 I believed I had managed to locate all the FUNCTIONS I need except now I find I cannot view a website's source code. There is no option in 'Tools' (that I can SEE) for 'View' like there was in previous IE versions.

Please can anyone help

To view source code, go to View | Source; this open a window showing the source code; this screen does not ALLOW editing the code. To get to a screen where the code can be edited, go to Tools | F12 DEVELOPER tools, or just hit F12. This displays a panel in the lower portion of the web page where the code can be edited. Thanks but that is what I used to do with previous versions of IE but I cannot find 'view' in IE9.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/111483-internet-explorer-turn-menu-bar-always-off.htmlQuote from: DestinyAngel on May 08, 2011, 11:04:54 AM

Thanks but that is what I used to do with previous versions of IE but I cannot find 'view' in IE9.

What's the BEST browser today in 2011? pljamesLots of threads with the same QUESTION - PLEASE just do a search on the forum.

On Firefox, I have suddenly been unable to log in or be recognized by all my bookmarked websites; that is, they're treating me like I never registered (some, like Flickr, I've been on for years!!) How could I have lost all this? Is there anything I can do to restore? (sure wish mac's had "system restore" like PC's.) Thanks!! DanI assume you have not deleted your cookies?

What happens if you log in to one of those sites (selecting "always remember"), close the browser, and then return. Does it log you in automatically?After I renew my log in info, everything is fine. I went into Firefox preferences, but I don't remember CHANGING anything. The only other thing I did today was some very minor STUFF in MacKeeper - deleted some "junk" FILES. Whatcha think???Thats what did it...Well, crudbuckets..... :-\Got MacKeeper cuz I heard and read nothing but good about it, and the 'puter has been dragging so much (that colored pinwheel... always REBOOTING) ... thought I'd try a utility before doing something more expensive. Trying to narrow down 10,000+ photos, too. Well, could have been WORSE I guess. Thanks for your help!!

~Dan

I cannot connect to the Google or Yahoo! servers when using the search engines. This has suddenly happened today. Yahoo! is my Home PAGE and works OK. Tried to update Google. Won't connect. What browser (s) have you tried this with (and what version)? What if anything can you relate to that you did or occurred COINCIDENT to this problem 1st OCCURRING? What is your operating system? truenorthMy neighbough has just told me that she is having the same problem today. Just cannot connect to 'Google'. I can get them via iPhone but not on Laptop. Will see what HAPPENS in the morning. Just will NOT link to either <www.google.com> or to <.co.uk>
Windows IE; XP Home (3)Do you and your neighbor have the same ISP ? ?
If so has anyone contacted them ? ?Quote from: patio on May 03, 2011, 11:42:57 AM

Do you and your neighbor have the same ISP ? ?
If so has anyone contacted them ? ?

Get back to us when you can to tell us if anything has changed and if not we can go from there.truenorth
P.S. Certainly not a problem on this side of the pond to connect.

I downloaded the new VERSION of Firefox, and now a new tab opens, that I cant get rid of. It's a Linked In JOBS Insider tab, and it opens vertically to the left. It has an X to the right that I can click and easily close, but when I OPEN CRAIGSLIST, or other job hunting searches, it opens back up again. I've tried to click on Toolbar's, customize, to try and get rid of. I've tried to click on options, and get rid of there also.
Can someone please try to help me?
Thank YouDisabling JobsInsider in LinkedIn Firefox Browser Toolbar
How do I disable auto-activation on JobsInsider in Firefox?

From the LinkedIn Companion for Firefox® drop down menu take the following steps to disable the auto-activation feature of JobsInsider:

Click on the arrow next to the 'in' icon in the toolbar.
Click on the 'PREFERENCES' option to activate the preferences dialog.
Click on the 'LinkedIn JobsInsider' tab.
Click on the 'Open JobsInsider when browsing a known job site' box until a check mark no longer appears.
Click on 'OK'.

https://help.linkedin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/342/~/disabling-jobsinsider-in-linkedin-firefox-browser-toolbar

Worked like a charm!
Thanks very much, you're a genius

I recently allowed the latest version of Yahoo to install on my machine after resisting for several weeks. I DO NOT LIKE IT... It slows me down considerably. I think it is awkward to use AND I have lost the "favorites" list. I can access it but I preferre to use it the way it was. I don't recall what my older versionn off YAHOO was but I would sure like it back. Can ANYONE help me with this?? JIMDo you mean Yahoomail? There is an option to switch classic to new version on Ymail.
http://www.webdevelopersnotes.com/tips/yahoo/yahoo-mail-versions.phpYahoo is a company and a website. Are you asking about Yahoo Messenger or some other product?Quote

I have lost the "favorites" list

Right-click on your browser(IE) just below URL bar or beside Menu bar on an empty space and checkmark Favorites Bar.

See the thread on Internet Browsers.

I just downloaded Firefox 4 and couldn't get online. A small white window came up that said: Offline Mode - Firefox is currently in offline mode and can't browse the Web. Uncheck the "WORK Offline" menu item, then try again.

I looked all over and couldn't find a menu item that says "Work Offline". I am running Windows 7, Home Premium, 64 bit, and very happy that I had downloaded the newest IE browser so that I could send this SOS.

Does anyone know where the location is of the "Work Offline" menu item
Thank youWell, do they have an "embarrassed" smiley ICON? I could barely see the bar with File, View, History, etc. at the top of the web page as it was the same color as my desktop that shows through behind it. At this rate I don't THINK I'll EVER MAKE it out of the "BEGINNER" status.
Thanks for your prompt reply. Sincerely appreciated. This one

type it as colon+hyphen+open square bracket

or select it from the row of emoticons above the box where you type a reply



but I wouldn't worry...

Hi. I RIGHT-click a picture in imageshack to view the full size. I got the full size IMAGE. But doing so, a new tab also opened with this URL:
http://img508.imageshack.us/newuploader_ad.php?ad_tag=Imageshack_Landing_pops2

The page was blank though. Should I be concerned?? Has anyone seen this before? I did a url check with Dr. WEB and it says clean...That's only an ad. Are you sure you clicked the right thing?Yes, I'm sure. I tried it 2 times to see if it got the same results.

Here's the pic.


I click on the thumbnail to GO to the imageshack site. And there, I left-click the picture (not right-click).. and that's what led to the new tab opening.Thats just the image location at the site...not to worry...Patio, you're talking about the newuploader_ad url right? If so, then thank goodness

I have Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0. When I click on a person's e-mail ADDRESS on a web page, I get an error message box that READS: Could not perform this operation because the default mail client is not properly installed. I have no idea what this means or what I need to do. Can anyone set me on the path to understanding? If so, I'll trade three (imaginary) gold stars for your knowledge. :>) Thank you!

When you click on an email address on a web page, most of them are instructing your computer to open your email client (Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, etc.) and place the address you clicked in the to box.

If you don't have any email client installed, for instance you only use yahoo mail, then you will get this message. Also if you have one installed but it is not referenced properly in IE then you will get this message.

To check what email client it is attempting to use, in Internet Explorer click the Tools menu, then Internet Options, then the Programs tab. The email program is the second one from the top.

Dang! I thought for sure that I finally had a fix. I followed your instructions, Gussery, to the letter. My email program option was empty, so I filled it with "Juno." My fingers danced their way to a web e-mail contact person to try. :>( The same message comes up. I noticed, though, that when I got into the Internet Options, the first tab had a non-Juno address for Internet Explorer, so I changed it to the Juno address through Internet Explorer. I thought smugly that I had figured out something on my own - with an assistance boost from you. But no. That doesn't work either.

If you have any other suggestions, I'd be happy to try them. In the meantime, I'll keep looking at the Internet Options tabs. I feel that I'm on the right track (perhaps I should be on the left track? :>) )

Thanks much for your HELP!

Clara[emailprotected]@k on the isp website...for pop.........or here>.
http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kboe.htm#oekbhowtoSorry, Merlin 2, but I don't even know what "pop" is. I gather that 'isp" means Internet Service Provider, which for me is Juno. After an hour of rambling around on my isp website, looking for something - ANYthing - that might make sense, I gave up. The alternate website is equally confusing for me, as I can't make sense out of the information I read - it might as well be written in Hebrew.

HOWEVER, I appreciate your taking the time to offer suggestions. Thank you!

ClaraTo send email this way you need an e-mail client installed on your computer ie Thunderbird, Outlook, Outlook Express, once you install one of those, you'll need a pop program ie Y! Pops, once you install that you'll be all set. They're all pretty easy to set up but thats how its done.clara......I just checked with the Juno website ( your service provider )......It looks to me as if you are using their own E mail software which may or may not be compatible with M/S outlook Express or outlook ......however if you contact Juno customer service, they should be able to tell you how to configure
your pc . Tell them you would like to use Outlook Express for your mail account and how do you set them up as the mail server in outlook express .

dl65 if anyone is still having this problem, install live messanger 2011 if running windows vista / 7 and set up a username and password and it will ask you if you want to make windows live mail your default mail client, click ok and your setIt was 6 years ago...

I downloaded FF4 and I like it. I use CITRIX to access the network at my JOB. The citrix plug in doesn't work with FF4. I talked to our IT DEPARTMENT and they told me to switch to Internet Explorer (MS). The previous version of FF WORKED with Citrix. Is this something that I have to wait for Citrix to FIX?

One problem that I just found with my system Win 7 32bit, IE9, and Youtube is that if I go to Youtube and click on a music video to play to listen to the music, and then minimize the window or switch to another web page by use of another browser window or tab to open a new window. The video stops after a few seconds as if the session is lost to youtube. I go back to the youtube page and I have a cartwheel at center of video window and the play bar shows that about 1/20th of the content streamed or loaded to the play window and STOPPED at say 35 seconds into it. If I keep youtube maximized (and) keep the ad active at the bottom of the video window, the music video plays without any problems. However if I have the screen maximized and kill the ad with the [X] in the upper right of the ad, the loading stops and the video will only play to that point.

I am thinking that either I have a problem with that site, or they dont want me to play the music video if I am not watching their website and its advertising. Anyone else experience this? Or any suggestions on what to check out on my system if its not youtube?Strange...
Ran a test on connection speed lately ? ?Hello Patio

Yes, ran speedtest on it to test upload/download and I have 20mbps download and 12mbps upload with Comcast broadband, measured against a near by location in Manchester, NH. Downloading content download fast and watching shows on hulu and crackle run with no problems.

Its too bad I cant share an avi of the symptoms to show you the nature of it. CamStudio is perfect for recording and showing this type of problem, but a quick avi video would be like 35mb or so in size.

Also to note that this issue is experienced all hours of day including like 4am EST when there should be little internet conjestion in the USA with most people sleeping from here in New Hampshire to California.Good enough...
That would make my next suspect the browser ...
Run it with all addons disabled.....if still the same try Firefox and see.

Hey good idea! I will give that a try tonight when I get home from work. ThxWell I tried Firefox and same exact problem as IE9. Attached screenshot of it. You can see the cartwheel at center of video as it stopped and is cartwheeling, but NEVER picks up where it LEFT off. If you move the radio button to move it FORWARD a second or so, it will play the next minute or so of the video or sometimes the whole rest of video.

Last night, I checked my bandwidth with http://www.speedtest.net/ and had 20mbps down and 4mbps up.

I also checked into if Comcast was shaping my bandwidth based on content type and it came up with no detection:
Quote

Is your upload traffic rate limited?

There is no INDICATION that your ISP rate limits your uploads.
Is your download traffic rate limited?

There is no indication that your ISP rate limits your downloads.
However, some of the measurements were affected by noise, which limits Glasnost ability to detect rate limiting.

Details:

* There is no indication that your ISP rate limits your FlashVideo downloads. In our tests, downloads using control flows achieved up to 14402 Kbps while downloads using FlashVideo achieved up to 13535 Kbps.

* There is no indication that your ISP rate limits downloads on port 52136 or 42916. In our tests, downloads on port 52136 achieved up to 14402 Kbps while downloads on port 42916 achieved up to 14173 Kbps.

I have always had my FAVS in order of PREFERENCE and LISTED as newest at the bottom (except if i drag my preferences to the top)
SOMEHOW today i have managed to have them all set alphabetically and i want to reverse it - How?
Since we don't know what browser this may take awhile...Quote from: francesca on July 24, 2011, 12:47:19 PM

SOMEHOW today i have managed to have them all set alphabetically and i want to reverse it - How?

Since we don't know what browser this may take awhile...

In IE7, 8 and 9 you can go into "Organise Favorites" and drag each one up or down to where you want it.