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when im ready to save an animated gif from the internet, i right click, click save picture as, and im not given the GIF file option. The only choice POSSIBLE to save it as is a bitmap, but the pictures dont move under bitmap. help me PLEASE!!! Which operating system are you using? have you scanned for VIRUSES and Spyware? Have you EVER been able to save GIF IMAGES?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Clearing your Temporary Internet Files will fix it. Internet Explorer saves images as bitmaps (.bmp Files)

Where is the My Favourites Folder LOCATED? I want to save a BACKUP copy of it, and I figured it would be in My Documents, but it's not there. Where is it?

Is it EVEN possible to save a backup copy of My Favourites? I know there are some on this computerbecause they're accessible through Internet EXPLORER...Nevermind, I just figured out that I can export and make a backup copy of that file. Thanks ANYHOW!BTW, you can locate it wherever you choose with TweakUI.

IE9 is going to RTM status on march 14th. It has been confirmed. Does this MEAN ANYTHING?Quote from: 2x3i5x on March 11, 2011, 05:10:35 PM

IE9 is going to RTM status on march 14th. It has been confirmed. Does this mean anything?

IE9 is going to RTM status on march 14th. It has been confirmed. Does this mean anything?

Just a few short days after delivering the first Release Candidate build of Firefox 4, Mozilla's senior director of engineering Damon Sicore has confirmed that the final build of the browser will be ready to launch before the month is out.

The browser's public release has been pencilled in for a March 22nd launch.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=3265554

Hi All. Desperately seeking help. I can suddenly not open any links on the emails I receive in OUTLOOK. A window pops up that says this operation is not allowed and to contact ADMINISTRATOR. I'm running Windows Vista, and as of a month ago, I could click on any links in my emails received and a new web page would open up as normal...not anymore. I've gone into the Control Panel, Internet and SET it as the default (IE) and checked to make sure nothing was amiss...I can't *see* anything that has changed and I'm baffled. Ideas? Grateful for any help!

CherieWhat version of Windows? What version of Outlook? Do you have any browsers other than Internet EXPLORER installed?

Did you make any software changes (installs, uninstalls, updates, etc.) just before this STARTED? What antivirus program are you using? Do you have any anti-spyware program installed?

i am using internet EXPLORER 6 and everytime i try to open outlook express i get this error message:
MSIMN has caused an error in COMCTL32.DLL
please help !!!
i have already went to add a component and it says i already have the newest version of outlook express.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172517/en-usi did that and no luck..... any others ideasWhat operating system....does this relate to?

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I am not that hot on oe.....use it once.never again .....i use the isp email site.....and they have all the spam and storage headaches......m_2i am using windows me......
now my problem is when i try to start outlook express the erroe says.....outlook express could not be started because MSOE.DLL could not be loaded.
i TRIED reinstalling the address book...now i got that messageIf I were you, I'd make use of Mozilla Thunderbird. It is accessable quicker than your web browser and it is more user friendly than Outlook (express)Quote

i am using windows me......
now my problem is when i try to start outlook express the erroe says.....outlook express could not be started because MSOE.DLL could not be loaded.
i tried reinstalling the address book...now i got that message

Hello,
Am using FireFox and am mostly pleased for my browsing and work.

There are APPARENTLY some SETTINGS that need tweaked and I hope to get some guidance here on the forum.

1. Everything I download has to go to a floating window called downloads [in my documents] (here, I would like the download popup that allows me to choose destination aka IEx)
2. If I click on a .pdf, FF wants to install my .pdf reader each time, even though it is already installed.

As it is now, I oped IEx and do my downloads and .pdf viewing, then back to FF for browsing. Juggling between to browsers.

Hope I was able to convey my situation....

JohnHi John,


In firefox, go to the options MENU (click tools, then options from FF's menu bar), make sure you have "Always ask me where to save files" checked, as shown in screenshot below. This way, firefox should always prompt you for a specific location to save your files you wish to download.




What software are you using as your pdf reader? I have used adobe reader and foxitreader and both work fine on my PC with the firefox browser. Give them a try and see if one seems happy with your pc and firefox

Good luck, let us know how it goes


2X35iX,

Thanks for the reply! I am using Foxitreader and it is a great program.

Thank you, also, for the setting change!

Just what I wanted to know,

JohnEven better!

Under OPTIONS > APPLICATIONS I found that Foxitreader was NOT selected as the preferred application. I selected it and problem solved!

JohnQuote from: jagwinn on March 14, 2011, 05:54:49 AM

Even better!

Under OPTIONS > APPLICATIONS I found that Foxitreader was NOT selected as the preferred application. I selected it and problem solved!

John

1. Everything I download has to go to a floating window called downloads [in my documents]

hi, i'm having problems connecting to the internet; i've correctly loaded my isp software;but i get the message " the ppp is currntly disabled" So I've gone to net connections;in this only the "LAN or HIGH speed CONNECTION" is listed , not my isps "speed touch".; i've TRIED to set up a new CONECTION (using setup wizard) but it doesnt show up , still i get "the ppp is currntly disabled". I've conected/disconected my broadband modem into the computer,still the problem.

A problem seems to be stopping me connecting the ppp and therefore it wont recongise the broadband modem.

Any help would be great thanks russObtain instructions from your ISP on how to configure your modem. Installing software and running wizards will not do.

I know this is an STUPID question but I need help. When I get an attachment on my e-mail with doc. I can not OPEN it. It will DOWNLOAD. I have a Mac ,9.2 OS, INternet explorer. Any help with basic instructions will be helpful. Thankssweet WILLIAM, this is not the Macintosh SECTION.

On IE6. I cannot display any webpages, when entering address words in the address bar. As it comes up with page cannot be displayed, check your INTERNET connection. It will only display a page .if I enter an IP number for EXAMPLE if enter 216.239.37.99 in the adress bar Google comes up but I cannot do any more surfing. I'm using a NTL broadband LAN connection.Check for errors in
Start>Settings>Control Panel>Admin Tools>Event Viewer
Check for ENTRIES in your hosts file.
Scan for viruses & spyware.What happens if you ping for example 216.239.37.99 in the cmd prompt...404 error/? check FIREWALL options....enable cookies?Did you reconfigure your DNS settings?

You may wish to scan for spyware, viruses and trojan horses.

When clicking on links that point to a file on the some sites, my browser (IE/Chrome) used to open it as a pop up window instead of prompting me to save it. But now only Firefox do so, which I regard as normal.

While the same link open as pop-up in Firefox and not IE/Chrome, I assume it is not SOMETHING to do with the site, but the browser setting? I did not change any setting on my IE/Chrome, it just happen so all of a sudden.Quote

When clicking on links that point to a file on the some sites, ...

IE and Firefox work fine

Tab Mix Plus will give him the sane RESULTS in Sea MONKEY...if thats what he WANTS...Quote from: patio on March 10, 2011, 05:01:30 PM

Tab Mix Plus will give him the sane results in Sea Monkey...if thats what he wants...

Have had att internet and e-mail for years with Internet Explorer as browser. Problems began with changeover att made to home page powered by Yahoo. Now, virtually nothing works. Even though I connect with att connection manager and little blue world says "connected", most of the time any thing I try to look up i get the message "unable to display page" Reason GIVEN is "a cable is not plugged into the local area connector" What does this mean? No one has ever been able to give me an answer. Even though I sometimes finally get into my e-mail, it is very DIFFICULT to get any messages to open on the first, 10th, or 25th try. PLEASE HLP ME! Can someone e-mail me back with suggestions? Thank you.Iola Glista, Welcome to the CH forums. There are a number of options that you could try to solve your issue. However if i were in your shoes given that your ISP (att) has recently changed something re their service i would contact their tech support and see if they will help you to solve your problem. If you have and they haven't then please tell us so and we shall proceed from there. truenorthQuote from: Iola Glista on MARCH 08, 2011, 12:35:57 PM

"a cable is not plugged into the local area connector" What does this mean?

I connect with att connection manager

I have a Dell desktop with Windows XP. After running a basic virus scan USING Malewarebytes, I can no longer get an internet connection. I run through a Belkin WiFi , which I have rebootted as well. All to no avail. Please help....First, MalwareBytes is not an anti virus utility. Do you have an anti virus app installed and always resident?Oops....I did run Maleware but also ran Avira. After running those, I can't get an internet connection. Diagnostics log says there are problems with SETTINGS for: http port 80, https port 443, FTP port 21.Check your IE LAN settings. Tools, Internet options, Connections, LAN settings and uncheck Automatic configuration script and Proxy Servers and leave Automatically detect settings checked.Please download MiniToolBox and run it.

Checkmark following boxes:

• Report IE Proxy Settings
• List content of Hosts
• List IP configuration

Thanks. I solved it. All help was appreciated.

illegal operation and will be shut down.

The details are:

EXPLORER caused an INVALID page fault in module OLE32.DLL at 0167:7ffla 32.

Registers:
EAX=6ac3806f CS=0167 EIP=7ff2la32 EFLGS=00010202
EBX=00000000 SS=016f ESP=0059f6bc KBP=00000000
ECX=0059fb34 DS=016f Esi=00000001 FS=3047
EDX=00000008 ES=016f EDI=7ff2b890 GS=2ele
Bytes at CS:EIP:
39 02 74 03 33 c0 c3 8b 41 04 39 42 04 75 f5 8b
Stack dump:
7ff54e37 0059f700 0059fb34 7ff2b890 0059f6c0
7ff50ldf 0059fb34 00000001 ffe13813 0059f870
80000000 0059fb50 01584664 01584648 00000000
01580000


With that being said, the PC owner had downloaded an upgrade for MSN Messenger (the down-load failed)

Now, when booting up, the desktop appears along with the error message displayed above.

I can't go anywhere.
I tried safe-mode, but it took me into a "compaq presario" land, which I didn't recognize.

Please help me, help them.
OS Win 98
Thats all the pc info I know about the unit.

Do you have a boot floppy.....load it at the A:\ type scanreg/fix I have 2 floppy boots.

1. Is ignored

2. "invalid system disk Replace the disk, and then press any key"

I will search on the internet for a new boot to download.

Thanks for posting Merlin. Another option. As the computer boots press and hold the CTRL key. This should bring a boot menu. Select "Command prompt only". At the prompt type scanreg/restore and select a date from before when the PROBLEM began.I am in!!!!

I am going to burn his files and reinstall 98 as there are missing win files.

Thanks so much
Make sure you have the sound/video/modem drivers etc to save TIME.....I didn't install win 98 yet, it keeps hanging

Upon start up I recieve a screen that says:

cannot find a device file that may be NEEDED to run windows or a windows application

The windows registry or SYSTEM.INI file refers to this device file, but the device file no longer exiists.

If you deleted this file on PURPOSE, try uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or set up program.

If you still wan to use the applcation with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file.

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD
Press any key to continue_

What should I do?
And also like all us men >>give him gbh of the earhole

Hey guys, I just upgraded FF to 3.6. Now, when I open the Add-ons screen, I see 6 entries of Java Console. They are, in this order:

Java Console 6.0.13
Java Console 6.0.14
Java Console 6.0.15
Java Console 6.0.17
Java Console 6.0.18
Java Console 6.0.12

Is this normal? I did not have all those in FF 3.5.8. In fact, I either none or only 1 in FF 3.5.8. If this is normal, why are they all necessary?

Perhaps I should mention, I also installed a "persona" right after installing FF 3.6. Persona may be the culprit...i'm not showing the same results...I just disabled all of them, closed FF, and then restarted it to see whether that would break the persona. It did not. Still, I suspect the viewing of various personas before choosing one is what's behind this. And, perhaps once one is installed, the Java Console is no longer needed.

When viewing the various personas, hovering the mouse over the persona makes it appear on the browser as it would appear if installed for permanent use. It's a way of previewing what a persona will look like on your browser. So, that functionality may be based on java. Still, if so, I wonder why that would generate the multiple entries/versions (maybe they aren't really different "versions") of Java Console that appeared in the Add-ons.

I may post a question on this in http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Support+Website+ForumsI'm having the same problem, EVEN after installing version 6.0.24 of the Java Console. About 5 older versions still installed as well. My guess is that the downloaded new versions of Java Console do not include anything for uninstalling the old versions. The INSTALLATION does NOT mention whether the older versions should be uninstalled.

I'm having a problem with my cross-browser setup (Firefox, IE8, Xmarks for Firefox, Xmarks for IE, and CheckPlaces; plus a few more not used RECENTLY) where the URL of a bookmark is occasionally changed to about:blank, by Firefox. Any idea if the extra Java Console versions have anything to do with this?

I've never used a persona, unless it was created without ever using that name for it.

64-bit Windows VistaAccording to http://kb.mozillazine.org/Java#Multiple_Java_Console_extensions

Quote

Starting in Firefox 3.6, a "Java Console <version>" extension will appear in the Firefox "Tools -> Add-ons -> Extensions" list for each Java version installed (previous to Firefox 3.6, these extensions were hidden). [37] Uninstalling Java should remove the Java Console. Updating Java 6 Update 10 or later will remove the previous Java version but may not uninstall the Java Console for that version, causing Firefox to accumulate multiple Java Console extensions. You can uninstall all Java Console extensions from the Firefox Extensions list, since this extension is obsolete and has no function (see below). On Windows, if the Uninstall button for the Java Console extension is "greyed-out", exit Firefox, reopen Firefox from the context (right-click) menu "Run as Administrator" option, then try again. [38]
You can also manually remove unwanted extensions by opening the installation directory "extensions" folder and deleting the associated subfolder (e.g., to uninstall the Java Console 6.0.18 extension, open the C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\ folder and delete the "{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0018-ABCDEFFEDCBA}" subfolder). [39] [40] Starting in Firefox 4 (4.0b8) the Firefox installer and updater will automatically remove Java Console extensions from the installation directory "extensions" folder

According to http://kb.mozillazine.org/Java#Multiple_Java_Console_extensions

Thanks - all of them now uninstalled to see it that will help my problem with random URL changes to about:blank.

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You're Infected...

Quote from: raymond on March 03, 2011, 10:28:26 PM

so-so,doesn't worthy having a try.

I have to say that my machine boots very long.....there you have it
I like to have loaded EVERYTHING, I'm about to use

Back to Firefox 4 beta - where can I find a way to install it on the same computer as Firefox 3.6.*, without having one of them interfere with the other?

In Ubuntu, this browser is named Minefield.

In Ubuntu, this browser is named Minefield. So, it seems much like Firefox 3.6.xx. I still have Firefox 3.6.14 in Ubuntu.

no. Minefield is the name for the 64-bit build. It's also on other platforms.

The only "rebranded" version of Firefox I know of is "iceweasel" for stupid reasons.

I believe Minefield is always the bleeding-edge (alpha) version. At the moment 4.0.12 is the stable beta, 4.0.13 is the Minefield alpha release, described by Mozilla as potentially buggy and slow.

Isn't Seamonkey also a rebranded FF? And isn't Minefield the bleeding-edge alpha? I'm confused.

I believe Minefield is always the bleeding-edge (alpha) version. At the moment 4.0.12 is the stable beta, 4.0.13 is the Minefield alpha release, described by Mozilla as potentially buggy and slow.

I have an interesting but perplexing problem.
When I try to download from one particular web site I get their notice “You have tried to access the download page directly OR your internet browser will not allow you to view this page.” The company has advised that I lower my security settings, which are at medium. I have tried lowering but get the same response.

I do not have this problem with any other downloads.

I am using XP with SP2 and Internet Explorer with SP2. Also using Norton firewall, Pest Control, and Spy Sweeper.

Web PWhat website is this?Q.W. Page.com, an accounting FIRM in Toronto, CanadaCould you post the full ADRESS?http://www.qwpage.com/nv2_download/nv2download.htmlQuote

NV2 Download





To download the current NV2 update, please enter your user name and PASSWORD that was given to you VIA email and then click Proceed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only users who placed an NV2 Upgrade Order or NV2 Order and had their order processed will have received an email with the special user name and password needed for below. If you have not yet placed your order, you can use the links above to do so.

To receive a copy of NV2, you MUST place an order through the above link, regardless of participation in any prior promotions offered by Q.W. Page.

If you have placed an order, and received an invoice but did not receive the email with the user name and password, please contact us as your system or ISP may have treated the email as SPAM and blocked delivery.


User Name:
Password:

It works for me so there's nothing wrong with the site.
Did you reset all the IE security to default?

I have a new Dell XPSL701x with Windows 7 Home Premium with IE8
It has a Intel I7 processor 1.87 Mhz with 8GB memory
64 bit
When I click on certain links like a webinar that I have alway gone to I get an error message that say "No Such Interface Supported"
I DOWNLOADED Mozilla and it worked, but I need to use IE8. I have tried running the Fix it from Microsoft's website but that didn't fix it.
I have SEVERAL websites this does not work on. I tried typing in the webinar site in the address bar and it worked, but when I click on the link
I get the error.
Here are a couple of the messages I get. Thanks for the Help.
Webpage error details
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 6.1; WOW64; Trident/4.0; GTB6.6; SLCC2; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 3.0.30729; Media Center PC 6.0; MDDC; .NET4.0C)
Timestamp: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:59:54 UTC
Message: No such interface supported
Line: 232
Char: 1
Code: 0
URI: http://berninausa.com/
Webpage error details
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 6.1; WOW64; Trident/4.0; GTB6.6; SLCC2; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 3.0.30729; Media Center PC 6.0; MDDC; .NET4.0C)
Timestamp: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:04:29 UTC
Message: No such interface supported
Line: 66
Char: 4
Code: 0
URI: http://www.yarnellschool.com/Quote from: danldo on January 26, 2011, 09:15:30 AM

I downloaded Mozilla and it worked, but I need to use IE8.

I googled for netscape 7.2

and clicking on the links , i everytime got netscape 8.0.

where is netscape 7.2?Try www.download.com or using Limewire...

[glb]Flame[/glb]Netscape didn't waste anytime archiving version 7.2 I've read that version 8 is not worth your time and is schizo between IE and Firefox.

Get Netscape 7.2 at:

http://browser.netscape.com/ns8/download/archive72x.jsp

Hope this helps. from that link , after downloading 7%, it again returns to 0% and starts freshly.This happened the next time also.

I think my computer is not meeting the reuirement.

Is it wn98 SE?

I have win 98. p2 350Mhz Ram 128mbThe requirements for Netscape 7.2 are:

* Windows 98 or 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
* Intel PENTIUM class 233 MHz (or faster) processor
* 64 MB RAM
* 26 MB of free hard disk space

Are you using some sort of a download manager? If so, turn it off. Sounds like a connection problem. If your computer does not meet the requirement for any program installation, usually the software will issue a message, not the OS. During the download the OS just sees a data stream of bits and bytes.

Good luck.Hi thanks

my computer is meeting the requirement .

then why it is doing so?

Shall i delete the PREVIOUSLY dowbnloaded setup file from my DESKTOP which was incomplete?

i am not using any downld mangr, using opera 8.0.1( by the way opera don't have java installed).You can safely delete the setup file. Are you SURE it's incomplete? Netscape is a large download. However it downloads a small setup file first. Once that is done, you click on the setup file and the REAL download starts.

Having JAVA should not effect your download capabilities. Is this a dialup connection or broadband?

Good luck.

When I visit some sites, several images don't show, and instead just show the little red "x's" in boxes. Heres an example of one page that does this:



I know its not just the site because it works on other computers. Is there anything running on my COMPUTER I need to get out of to make it work or something?

I TRIED to download that Java thing, but it wouldn't run the installation.HTTP://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q283807I did all of those except #3 (MINE Links bar doesn't show the Toggle Images.exe link) and #6 (I don't know what is wrong with my Nortan Antivirus and Internet Secruity, they are both off and I can't turn them back on for some reason).

It still doesn't show images on some sites though.Disconnect from the net........and re-boot pc......now norton should come back has it....if so scan for bugs??

more info on webpages>http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nip.nsf/docid/2000031311301136

Howdy. I just downloaded Adobe Reader 7.0 from cnet.com downloads and I now have an Adobe/Yahoo search bar that has taken over my original search of google with the little DOGGIE on the bottom. I went to control panel and deleted this; rebooted and shut off. This is no longer listed in my programs but the bar is still there. Can anyone help me restore the original search engine on INTERNET Ex. 6? THANKS so much and please keep advise simple/concrete. type this in the run BOX rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE6Maintenance and chose repair ie
...
Merlin, my system is not recognizing this when type in the run box. Are you using win98/me? .........i thought everybody used the fisher-price winxp You must look away each time Windows ME loads, Merlin..And you have never noticed the horrible loading menu with the letters ME smudged next to Windows? It looks like my 12 year old niece had an epileptic attack while she was finger painting.http://www.wilderssecurity.net/bhblaster.html that should help restore ie back to normal........

Hi here's the problem, my internet explorer won't let me download any file and comes up with a box saying 'You're current security settings do not allow you to download this file'. Please could someone help me!Vekesh........ Is this something that just started ?
Which operating system are you using ?
Have you opened IE and clicked on tools ...then Internet options .....click the security tab .......and then click Default levels .......?

When's the last time you RAN your antivirus SCANNER ?

Does your E mail work ?

Let us know

dl65

You may wish to try the following:

1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Security tab
6. Reset all security zones to Default

And/or

1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Advanced
6. Restore Defaults button.Thanks for the above but it hasn't solved my problem! I have windows xp, an antivirus scan has been completed with no viruses shown and all internet options have been set to defaults! This problem has arisen from nowheres so could someone please help with more suggestions!Do you have a firewall blocking these FILES? Any kind of controls (such as parental controls, etc.)? Are you administrative account of this computer? Is this a home computer, or an office computer?

[glb]Flame[/glb]I have norton firewall installed but i don't think it is blocking the files. It is a home computer so i am the administrator for it.Are you sure that the firewall is not blocking anything? is IE a trusted application? Do you have any controls on the computer? (parental controls, etc.)

[glb]Flame[/glb]I have set the firewall to default levels so it is nt blocking anything and ie is a trusted application.There are no parental controls in place at the moment, and yes i am in control of them!When you reset IE to defaults did you do ALL security zones?
Give us an example of a file you can't download so we can try it.Yes i set all security zones to default and it doen't matter what file it is i can't download it!Even if it is a mp3 or a jpg it still won't download!Scan for viruses.

I'm NEW to this. On IE on my favorites list I get THREE sites each time that I don't want. I delete them but NEXT time I start the computer they are back. I also get a serch page in the startup address when I have set it to start on blank. I do have norton internet and have scaned for viruses to no help. Any ideas?either TRY this >http://www.wilderssecurity.net/bhblaster.html or EVEN this>http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.htmlScan for spyware.

we share a comcast connection through a router USING XP . his computer remembers passwords. mine won't even though I have checked the appropriate boxes in tools. any ideas?try restore defaults.....tools /options......Does this to me as well. I cant find any logic for it doing it. My advice is use firefox if you can, on the whole its more reliable.check your cookie settings I may be wrong but i THINK all your passwords and info for DIFFRENT websites are stored in cookies left behind on your computer if you clean hte cookies from your hard drive you will have to retype your passwords. I'm not sure what VERSION of IE your using but find the cookies option and make sure cookies are enabled it should work fine

Ok hope you guys can help, I am running windows 2000 and for reason when i vist websites with small text the text is distorted. it is only the small text thats LIKE this, Any idears whats causing this.Perhaps you need to increase the text size. Hold the Control button and move the mousewheel down or up.

its still the same i have tried running it in 32bit and changing the resolution down to 800x600. its like blured and unreadable, Do you know anthing else i can try, Or what else could be causing this.Increasing the gamma and brightness of your monitor may increase readability as well.

Can you make a screenshot of your problem?

Reinstalling your videocard drivers or installing updates ones may help.Raptor
you where RIGHT in the first place, holding ctrl and using wheel on mouse worked.

I would of TOLD you earlier but i was on the phone to somone at this end who couldnt OBVIOUSLY use a mouse.

They told me it hadnt worked but when i CALLED on them today it worked straight away. Cheers for the help.Come back anytime.

I am ussing xp and IE6. Haven't updated to sp2 yet.
I can not connect to Ebay at all. Sometimes I can get in to home page but no further.

So far have tried deleting cookies plus files.
Scanned for viruses etc.
Scanned and remove spware adaware etc.
Emptied everything to free disc space.

Any help appreciated can you ACESS it if you disable your firewall?or pop up killer/stopper..and check you have your cookies enabled...some sites will not load without them?what address are you trying ?

dl65 Thanks for help.

Trying disabling firewall etc no change.
Cookies are enabled.

Connecting to ebay.co.uk

Today can get to home page, to result of search but beyond that a request for next web page COME back with page can not be displayed.

Any further help would be appreciated. Does the page simply show you a 404 or does it have trouble loading?
Goes straight to 404. No trouble getting to 404 at all!Are you connected through a Router?

I suggest trying a different browser such as Mozilla FirefoxHave tried it and at first it worked got three pages into ebay. Then it stoped allowing me to access past home page.

With firefox I get an ALERT saying "the document contains no data"

Any further suggestions pleasespotty...I just went to http://www.ebay.co.uk/
Got to the first page ok...then clicked on a link and got the following.
The page cannot be displayed
The page you are LOOKING for is currently UNAVAILABLE. The Web site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to adjust your browser settings.

Then I tried several other global eBay sites with no problems .......then went back to eBay uk ......and it was working 100% ....so perhaps its the site .

dl65
I get a 'can't make contact' error as well when clicking on other links.no problem accessing ebay or another site..using ie 5.5.. try pinging the site ....try the repair option...go to control panel/add/remove...click the internet explorer6 a splash box should appear..chose..>repair ie..or athis browser was supposed to be everything that ie is not>http://www.avantbrowser.com/download.html

Hi, I've been playing with my internet settings and have done something so that whenever I try to open certain pages they only come up white, no error message.

One page that I can't ACCESS because of this is hotmail, I'm alright when I go to msn it's only when I log in to hotmail that the page turns white. This is not the only site that it's happening with though, it SEEMS to be any site that needs a log-in (apart from forum type things as you can see).

I've restored my security settings, all my internet settings and this hasn't FIXED it. It's so weird.

Can anyone help???

Thankyou in advance!

Ainslie ..........the techno IDIOT DELETE cookies, temporary files and History.

Read before altering configurations.is there a little red box when this happens?

Problem with website: beatthegeek.com

Info:

From desktop I can access site just fine.
From laptop I have been able to access site with no problems, but just recently, my laptop won't connect to beatthegeek.com at all.

What I have checked

1. All other websites connect with no problem.
2. I have tried both IE and Firefox, no connection with either.
3. I have checked both browsers Privacy settings and site isn't in blocked sites.
4. I have checked Host FILE and website isn't listed.
5. I have asked website owner if he blocks IP addresses and if mine was perhaps blocked, but it isn't.
6. I have ran HijackThis and log looks normal.

Also, when I do a google search the site comes up BLACK not blue and isn't click-able. See below:

Any ideas would be helpful.

Thanks,
DanSee, if you can access http://173.201.46.205Quote from: Broni on February 20, 2011, 01:18:24 PM

See, if you can access http://173.201.46.205

Yes. I wanted to see, if it's not DNS issue.

See, if you can get to the site from Safe Mode with Networking.

Anyone know of a way to find out where the flaw is in this software. After a short while it complains with error message of "Not enough storage is available to process this command", yet I have 40GB of 160GB HD FREE, and my available Ram is hovering at 500MB of 1GB, running Windows XP Home SP3 on Dual Core Atom CPU on my netbook.

I have tried to CONTACT the programmer to ask about what COULD cause this, given he was the one who put the error message in his program, but its been about a month of repeated e-mails out to him and no response, and the website is dated 2007 so he might not be managing it anymore.

Only way to reset this error is to reboot windows. If you exit the program and then restart the program it complains immediately with the same error. ( So I am thinking its a Cache Issue - overflow maybe, in how it uses IE's engine to navigate to web pages and then save them as images for archiving web pages just as they can be viewed but flattened in an image with no further functionality.)

Perfect for archiving sites with text that you want to look back at such as articles etc, but can be used for just about any purpose to snapshot webpages for reference as jpgs or bmps.

http://www.priyatna.org/webthumbnailer.php

Is there a way to see if a buffer is full in cache? Such as a buffer that IE would be using, where I am expecting to find the issue? Is there a way to reset all Cache without having to reboot the computer to reset a buffer that may have overflowed?

For now its set it and when it crashes, look at the DATA captured and remove from the list that of which processed correctly, save the list as text file, reboot windows, copy/paste the list of URLs and then run it again until it crashes and then repeat. Eventually i will have everything I want to capture.

*Also to note it doesnt always crash after say 20 pages captured. It seems random in how MUCH is captured before it bales out with that error, and only reset is system reset to get it to run further. If it crashed always after so many pages etc then that would be a nice indicator of where to look for the flaw in which maybe I can band-aid this issue by another program that would clear the buffer etc after so many minutes etc. Although it can be hairy with resetting a buffer that is in current use by the app and maybe this is not repairable... Its too bad his Delphi source is not available to look at the source and pick away at it for potential or known flaws in the code.Quote from: DaveLembke on March 04, 2011, 12:13:30 AM

Anyone know of a way to find out where the flaw is in this software.

I have tried to contact the programmer to ask about what could cause this, given he was the one who put the error message in his program

This is probably going to sound like a dumb question but its driving me nuts. Recently (started 2 days ago) I started having problems getting online. I am with Bigpond dial up and normally access the web 3 times a day to check emails and look at ebay etc. But now every time I go online I get nothing. Every link I type comes up 'Page cannot be displayed', and OE cant access any new emails. When I check the Bigpond status it says there is a connection but the bytes received is very low, about 250, compared to over a 1000 transmitted. I have to come off the internet, clear all cookies/cache and then go back online. Each time I do this its fine, until the next time I go online.
Any answers what is causing this, when its been fine previously? Its costing me a fortune to keep dialling up and its pain in the rear to clear cache etc 3 times a day.
I am on XP, using Explorer 6.

By the way Bigpond said that its not the server when I rang them, they said I needed to clear the cache which has obviously been done but its not the solution long term!

Any help appreciated!!Scan for Trojan Horses, Spyware and Viruses.are you using any p2p programs..is this a 56k modem...first check is what raptor has said..then download window washer from www.webroot.com if you can ...and set it to clean up after using the NET. and have a look in the events VIEWER admin tools ...error log to see if it tells you more...OK I am on 56k modem, although Bigpond normally connects at 46-50.
Ran spyware DETECTOR, no trojans or spyware (apart from a bit of adware). Ran Panda active scan, no viruses. I have Norton already installed, firewall and AV so am protected. I have DOWNLOADED window washer, and will be using that.
Sorry to sound dumb, what is p2p? Not sure if I have that. Also what should I be looking for in the error log as it all looks foreign to me.
Also, dont know if this is connected to the problem or not, but the day previous to all this starting on my pc I used the remote control feature to access my mums pc in the UK as she has had problems and I was trying to sort them out, also she took control of my pc for a short time.
Any ideas?Also when I go online and it has this problem, I try pinging Bigpond but it wont work, even though Bigpond says I have a connection

Tried running the window washer when I came offline earlier, still had problems going back online later in the day. Wouldnt let me access until I had done the cache and cookies again p2p= programs like kazza blubster... peer to peer...

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quote> i used the remote control feature to access my mums pc in the UK ..cherry6
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have you disable the rats download this>http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ if you can..you could also try a repair of ie6 control panel add/remove click the ie6 program a splash screen should appear..and chose the repair option..No p2p programs, no.

Sorry how do I find if I have disabled RATS untick the remote access box>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/enableremote.mspx if this fails to sort your problem....options are re-boot pc and keep tapping the f8 on boot and chose the last config.....how is your firewall configured...this will stop all net use if its not set-up properly...Just wanted to say THANKS for your help, I have managed to get online with no probs for the last 2 days. Whether it was the RATS or the Window washer that sorted it I dont know, but thanks anyway!!

Can't do file or folder search either. Can't get into MY Documents, My Breifcase, HISTORY, Recycle Bin, ETC., either. I get window with "Exlorer an error inSHDOCVW.DLL Explorer will now close" Have done all scans. Will reinstalling Windows ME help?either use system restore..or go to the msdos prompt c:\windows and type this command scanreg/restore and CHOSE the last GOOD cab files..answer yes when the splash screen appears...or locate the c:\windows\option\cabs\folder next to the scanreg icon is one called SETUP if you were to click this icon it will re-install your system back to the day it was re-installed and will not overwrite any of your files...or msoft solution>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=311359i recomend up dating to win xpQuote

i recomend up dating to win xp

I am new to this site...i have a bank one account and i can go to the mainpage, but when i type in my username\password, it GIVES me the "this page cannot be displayed" The weird part is, i can access my account from any other computer with no problem...only my computer wont access my personal account...could this be a problem with a setting on my computer regarding a secure webpage? If so, how do i access this page...Please help soon so i can check my accountQuote

...could this be a problem with a setting on my computer regarding a secure webpage? If so, how do i access this page...

I feel so computer illiterate writing this, but I need your help...
Prior to the release of SP2, I downloaded Moxzilla Firefox & Thunderbird. Although Moxzilla has some fine qualities, now I'm having regrets. People have trouble opening my e-mails, and I can't open any GIF IMAGES SENT to me.
I have SINCE downloaded the SP2. I quess I need some help in reconfiguring my computer so I can go back to using IE & Outlook only. I can't figure out how to transfer my newly added BOOKMARKS from Firefox to my previous ones in IE, and also my added address from Thunderbird to Outlook.

Firefox Mozilla does not send E-mail. it is a web browser.

I have no experience with Thunderbird, but I'd SAY you have it improperly configured if E-mails cannot be read by others.

I HAVE ALL OF MY EVENTS CALENDARED IN OUTLOOK, MANY OF WHICH ARE AT THE SAME TIME. IF I DO A FIND, IT COMES UP. WHEN I PRINT, IT DOES NOT. HELPFIRST OFF HIT THE CAPS LOCK KEY, JUST ABOVE THE LEFT SHIFT KEY AND JUST BELOW THE TAB KEY.

Then tell US what version of Outlook and what version of Windows you have.

I had an error message "Your current security settings prohibit RUNNING ActiveX controls on theis page"
It was tracked down to a faulty zone 0 setting in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings\Zones\0
1200 set to 65536, set to 0 to correct problem. After reboot, setting is back to 65536.
Any ideas?that is the correct settings....maybe it this that you have the problem with>http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;836942Merlin,

Thanks, I looked at that, but my problem only seems to be with Local pages. It shows when Norton Anti Virus opens for the scheduled SCAN, and when I attempt to open the setup CD for my HP iPaq (Looks like opening ANYTHING local that USES IE)

Many Thanks,
Meriwether

Why msn messenger doesn't SIGN in when internet explore is set on offline? MSN messenger is 6.2 version and OS is Windows XP.MS likes to make completely different apps WORK alongside each other. This can be good, but more often than not it's just plain annoying (just try REMOVING IE completely...)

Probably not much you can do about this one, I'm afraid.dratul.....Do you mean you cannot access MSN messenger if your IE is not open ? Or do you sign into MSN messenger from IE ?

let us KNOW
no i don't sign from IE. But when I want to sign in msn messenger and if IE is set WORK OFFLINE(means if that option is ticked or selected) then the msn gives an error messege that msn cannot opened as IE is on OFFLINE. then i have to DESELECTED WORK OFFLINE. then there is no problem in signing in msn. THANX

I need to uninstall IE6 and then reinstall it. Some problems have developed so I don't have much choice. After the uninstall, can I access WindowsUpdate in ORDER to reinstall IE6? Thanks for the HELP!MoonDoggie1.......Remember , you will require a browser of some type to get you to the WIN update page.
Have you tried to repair whatever the problem is ?

dl65 What Operating System are you using?

You require Internet Explorer to download updates.Download administrator install. Instructions are here: http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&id=23Thanks so much for your responses! I'm GOING to do the admin install and that should solve my problem. It's nice to know there's a place to go when trouble STRIKES!!

some isps SEND a file recheck the dial up number... your username>....do you have one? that walmart has given you...go to tools intenet/options/advanced and type in the box you wish to USE for your home page...You want to use a 'Walmart' BROWSER? That sounds dodgy.http://www.hku.hk/cc_news/ccnews106/IE-browser.htm#oneYou do not want to use IE either. Trust me.

Mozilla FirefoxQuote

I SEE in some other posts, you also gave them some of your "SMART" answers. Too bad everyone is not as bright as you are

Don't BOTHER to answer this as I don't want to hear any more about it

I am having trouble to open links on IE 6.0 on any website....for EXAMPLE when when I am in HOTMAIL account and I got e-mail with URL link in blue and I CLICK on it but nothing HAPPENED. Browsing websites and I click on map or something to open a new website but it didn't do anything. Why is that ? I have XP with SP2. The problem started two weeks ago. I tried defaulting IE 6.0 but the problem remains. Help please. Scan for spyware.done that with my Norton Anti-virus 2003 nothing.As the name suggests, Norton Antivirus is a virus scanner. Not a dedicated spyware scanner.know of any good spyware scanner ?Take your pick. Click here.

Hello!
I am currently using IE7 and Vista Basic Home. No problems, really. I used IE8 with WinXP and like very much the fact that the FIND ON THIS PAGE search box stays open from site to site, page to page. I just click on the search term with the mouse and the page is searched.

On IE7, the search box dissapears when I go to another site/page and must be again selected from the EDIT pulldown.

Here is the problem! I went to Windows Upgrade site, and selected IE8 to download. It tells me I need to have additional Vista updates to complete the download and leave a link on the DESKTOP. The links on the desktop are DEAD.

I then did something silly!! I tried to download IE7 (the very browser I was using) and MICROSOFT says that IE7 is NOT COMPATABLE WITH THIS OPERATING SYSTEM.

I will continue to use this IE7 and put up with the clumsy FIND ON THIS PAGE panel, but I thought this was and interesting situation.

John
Are you getting Windows Updates on a regular basis? You should normally get some automatic updates at least once every month.

Did you try to get Windows updates, not an IE update, but Windows updates? Try getting them via Windows Update on your Programs menu.

Regarding the Find function in IE7, I think you'll find the keyboard shortcut, Ctrl/F useful. It saves moving your mouse to Edit on the main menu to get to Find.

Hello Soybean,

I did follow a habit of upgrading Windows, until the last time for Vista Basic Home. At the last upgrade, the OS went crazy. Looping start to load to SHUTDOWN. I eventually got it to start in safe mode and did system restore before the update.

This same thing happened with the WinXP Home Media Edition on the other HD.

I have not updated any Win OS since then. I thought if the IE8 needed just the 3 files that were listed on the links posted to desktop by the update WIZARD then I WOULD try that, but like I said, the links do not go anywhere.

I would like to find a small program that would stay open and run a search on everypage I view for the search term (heavy into genealogy) and IE8 EDIT, FIND ON THIS PAGE did stay with me when surfing [residing in the toolbar section.

JohnDo you still have the Windows XP computer?

I suggest you go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/worldwide-sites.aspx, download IE8 and try installing it.

Alternatively, download and install the Firefox browser. It leaves the Find box open when switching from one tab to another. Soybean,

I have the one computer, a Gateway laptop, but have 2 HDD: one with Vista Home Basic and one with WinXP Home Media Edition.

I have some problem with the WinXP. It was original to the laptop and developed some problems. I took it to a repair shop and they did some stuff that made some unusual results. Unhappy.

I ordered a recovery disk last week and hope it will be here Monday. I hope that puts me back on with XP. I need that for AutoCAD.

Now, about the browser. Thanks for the Firefox suggestion!! I am using it now and it does even more on the search than I was looking for in that it will highlight the term as well!! I think I will be very happy with the computer when it is restored to WinXP AND Firefox!!

Thanks again,
JohnDoing good!

Got the Gateway/WinXP restore disc from RESTOREDISKS.COM in Georgia and RETURNED my Gateway back to original, 2005, condition.

Then installed FireFox.

Happy Camper!

I get the following message after I exit Explorer:

The instruction at "0x7729a60" referenced memory at "0x0227de44". The memory could not be "read", Click on OK to terminate PROGRAM. OS? Has IE always done this? Have you tried updating it?I am USING XP Pro with SP 2.Has IE always done this? Or just recently?Have you tried repairing Internet Explorer?

SCAN for Viruses, Spyware and Trojan Horses. Neil,

Just recently.You could try returning to a restore point.

Like Raptor says, try virus scan and repair first.I did run a virus scan and it cleaned the following file:

Downloader-DA.inf

and I ran a spyware scan and had several ITEMS that I removed, it seems to work.

Thanks

I recently reformatted my hard drive and since then I cannot turn off the pop up filter. But, my real problem is it also blocks access to links on e-mails and my address LIST. I NEED to press Ctrl to allow access to the e-mail links etc.. E-mail files and folders are not blocked. Links on a web site are not blocked only on e-mails. Could this be a Outlook Express problem? I am using IE 8 and XP O. S. Eddie B Eddie B, Welcome to the CH forums. Try this kate1968: At the top of your screen at the right you will see 'tools' with small arrow pointing down. Click on 'tools', and when the drop down menu appears, click on 'pop up blocker', and select 'turn off pop up blocker'.
Posted 6 month ago (COURTESY of "ASK") or this
http://www.education.purdue.edu/edit/webstuff/popup_blocker/welcome.htm
or failing either this: http://www.google.ca/search?client=opera&rls=en&q=how+to+turn+off+pop+up+blocker&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&channel=suggest
truenorth
Thanks truenorth, when I click on the turn off pop up's it reads pop up turned off. However, nothing changes. I still get pop up blocks on accessing e-mail links. What is the program you are using as the pop up blocker? truenorthIE's popup blocker has nothing to do with Outlook ExpressHere is a link pertaining to that in Outlook Express. Hopefully it can help you.
http://forums.techguy.org/web-email/278797-cant-open-links-outlook-express.html
truenorthHere's the so called fix from the link truenorth put up.
Quote

Installing "service pack 2" has altered some of your email security settings.

Do This:
Open Outlook Express 6.0.
Click Tools, Options, Security tab.
Uncheck:
"Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus".
Uncheck:
"Block images and other external content in HTML email"
Click Apply
Click OK.

I am running win prof 2000 and when i go to the internet just as i come on line i get an error message and my COMPUTER tells me it will shut down in thirty seconds which it promptly does , can anyone help?

Download latest WINDOWS SECURITY updates.

Scan for Viruses, Trojan Horses and Spyware.if you have not got a firewall get ONE and use this removal tool>http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html

:(When I try to send recieve my emails I GET this message The TCP/IP connection unexpextedly terminated by the server ERROR number 0x800cccof http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2001060516275506I had a similar problem the other day. I ENDED up having to re- enter my details into my emailer ( I use thinderbird) and then turning off the E mail scanning option within Nortonwhy dont you just reinstall TCP/IP http://home.pcisys.net/~mbent/reloadtcpip.html this site will show you howmite help anyway

hi i can't get back into a website that i use to be able to GO on i have tryed
ping the site with command but get could not find host.
when loading the page:

Firefox can't find the server at www.immortalnight.com.



* Check the address for typing errors such as
ww.example.com instead of
www.example.com

* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
connection.

* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
that Firefox is permitted to access the WEB.
i get that. any ideas on how to fix this?i can accesses the web page via proxy site. but i can not log in because it has a IP trace
would this be my proxy's playing up?The site loads fine....were you kicked off it for some REASON ? ?no i have not. when playing through proxy sever i asked admin and the said check with isp. but i don't think its my isp because i can PLAY it through proxy. also it start working NORMAL for a little bit but is off againThen you should check with your ISP.will do so and see what they say. if the don't know ill post up

I have been putting up with an ISSUE with the above program for a few months now and have learned to live with it.However in a desire to have the program work as it should i am seeking a solution to what is happening. Which is the following: I have a media news page as my home page.Whenever i desire to go to a link within the page i must right click on the link and select "open in a new window". Otherwise the page will never open and i get the usual window indicating could not connect and all the options contained therein.This phenomenon has only occurred within the past 2-3 months and only occurs on this one computer. Sony Vaio desktop O/S Xp pro sp2.I do not have Norton or Mcafee on this computer. I do not want the solution to be "install Firefox". I have had issues with Firefox in the past (particularly when used on the same computer that has a version of IE. on it). I do use Opera on another computer (which i am very satisfied with) but have no desire to put it on the Sony.I would much prefer to solve the IE problem.I have been tempted to upgrade IE 6 to IE 7 but have heard some adverse comments re IE 7. Suggestions please.truenorthWell, there isn't anything wrong with IE7, in my opinion.kpac,thanks for your comment--REASSURING --if i must go that route. However i am concerned that this particular issue will not necessarily be resolved by merely UPGRADING. I suspect that this issue has less to do with IE version and more to do with some conflict with IE and "something" else.Just a suspicion--no facts. If so then upgrading may not put me any further ahead. Unless there is a known problem with IE 6 that has been resolved in IE 7. I am not aware of any such problem though. truenorthWhy don't you try IE7, just to see, if the same problem exist?
You can always go BACK to IE6.Broni, OK when the oracles speak us mere mortals should listen.I'll give it a go.One big advantage will be that it will get Bill off my back trying to get me to upgrade everyday. I did not think that once upgraded one could go back.I know many programs will permit that but i felt that Microsoft would not let you. Will report when tested. Thanks guys,truenorthPreliminary results when using IE 7 indicate no change from previous concerns with IE 6. It is indeed a conundrum as as was the case with IE 6 the links that continue to cause the situation are in the same physical area of the web page. Whereas many of the other links such as to the TV guide and many other links do respond quickly and completely. However only by going to open in new window (new tab--a feature of IE 7 doesn't do it either) seems to RETURN a quick opening of the link. Ah well! truenorthSometimes you just wish that you had followed your best instincts.I am now starting to "enjoy" some of the features of IE 7 such as the lack of link ability to hotmail (something i used all the time). http://news.softpedia.com/news/Internet-Explorer-7-Kills-Outlook-Hotmail-Integration-38860.shtml I am sure there are other "surprises waiting in the weeds as well. I am going to go way out on a limb here and suggest an association which i suspect is at the basis of the problem i 1st identified.I suspect that it is something that was recently instituted by a microsoft update (don't know which one) that is interacting with my virus protection (in my case Avira free).Don't haul me in to court and try and prove it.However given my instincts re the upgrade to IE 7 and what has transpired i feel my gut feelings have some merit. Not very scientific i know.truenorth

Hi,

I just loaded Explorer 7 and, when I try to launch it, the computer locks up. I'm forced to hard boot the machine because the normal ctrl/alt/del method doesn't work.

Now . . . if I RIGHT click the Explorer icon and open the browser "with add-ons disabled", a sterile-looking Explorer homepage comes up and I can surf the net. However, clips on YOUTUBE will no longer run and neither do .flv files on similar sites.


When I go to the Internet Options tab and re-enable the add-ons, the browser (and computer) lock up. Has anyone else experienced this problem? How can I FIX this? Should I uninstall Explorer 7 and reinstall 6? This is the only problem I have with my computer. It runs well except for this.

Windows XP
Thanks,
AGPHello! Could you post additional INFOS? Computer specs etc. Is your OS updated. With regards to .flv files, does your IE7 had flash PLAYER installed?Quote from: jerryheavyarms on January 13, 2009, 08:33:09 AM

does your IE7 had flash player installed?

This has been asked by someone else, but they had a different system

My computer keeps going offline. A box appears asking me to connect; if I click on "connect" it then tries to establish a dial up connection, but I have broadband (through BT). I have tried going to "Tools" and untick the "work offline" option which works about 50/50 of the TIME.

I don't know what causes this. I did however try using a dongle about 6 months AGO which never worked as I was in an area which had no 'phone coverage. I haven't tried using it SINCE coming home. This coincides with when I started having this problem.

I have a Packard Bell laptop with WINDOWS Vista. I USE internet explorer.

Cananyone help?Try here: http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/85414/jsi-tip-10256-windows-xp-unexpectedly-enables-the-internet-explorer-work-offline-option.html