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Can anyone give me any more suggestions REGARDING my posts. I followed through on the suggestions. I still didn't get any replys to the one yesterday. Do you think that I should UNINSTALL internet EXPLORER and re INSTALL another one? If so where can I get a new version. Thank you all for the help so far, I learned a lot and I'd like to LEARN how to get rid of this problem. Thanks Again


                                                                     David A














Why do you people even bother with Internet Explorer?

how do TURN off the option where ie OPENS a new window when i click on a LINK?You cant, that's WRITTEN into the website.
You only have the option to open in a new window not VICE versa.

I can't seem to be able to log on to any websites that require a password for access.  Not even hotmail. I enter the address and password, press enter, but get taken to a "page cannot be displayed" site.  This is the same for any sites that require any password. I have reset all my internet explorer security options, but the problem has not resolved itself.

Any ideas?

Thanks.Are you free from virus/spyware/adware? What are you using? Have you CHANGED any settings at all lately? Is the computetr otherwise normal? Normal, non-password sites pose no problem?I am using microsoft internet explorer on a laptop  with wireless.  I don't think I have spyware. I have't changed any SETTING on my computor recently, so I can't understand why it is suddenly won't allow me to access these sites. I can however access all other websites without any problem.

Thanks for your help.  Well, if you don't think you have spyware you may be surprised. I would suggest downloading, updating and running AdAware and Spybot (free if you google for them) and see what turns up. It couldn't hurt, and removes one of the variables.I have run Ad-Aware and Spybot on my computor, and have deleted all the files that they brought up. However I am still having the same problem.....any more suggestions? Thankyou.Give about 10 addresses that you cannot get to.

can you ping them?IE>Tools>Internet Options>Advanced>Check your java settings.I have pinged Hotmail.com: It sent 4 packets and received only 3 back, so a 25% loss. However, I don't really understand what that means as I have never pinged a website before.

I can not access websites LIKE hotmail.com, enter MSN messenger, log on to my ebay ACCOUNT or internet banking. No kind of website that INVOLVES anything slightly more complicated than just viewing it.

I have looked at all the java setting for internet explorer, and everything seems to be fine. They are basically set on Medium-Low.

Anything else I can try? Thanks again.i have the same problem, i cant veiw any secure websites, like ebay, hotmail etc but i can veiw yahhoo mail, what have you done to make it work!? PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!I am having the same problem being able to access any https site (ie hotmail).  I have run ad aware and deleted all files that it found.  I then rebooted and I am still unable to access.  Please help!Very wide discussion here

Check coming next  pages too.

Does anyone know what causes the .exe file iexplorer to open several times in task manager? Everytime I get online, there are 2, 3, sometimes as many as 4 or 5 iexplorer.exe's RUNNING. I have ran several different adware/spyware/malware removal programs, defragged my HARD drive, and even USED my disk to REPAIRE xp and nothing helps. How can I stop this? I know it's nothing major, but it's *censored* annoying!!

Thanks.You can google for it, or LOOK here:

http://www.computing.net/security/wwwboard/forum/12827.html

I am accessing web sites and can see some pictures but not others on the same page. The ones I can't see come up with an X ina box.
The pictures are not likely to be pornographic or anything like that and I'm sure my firewall isn't blocking them.

Any ideas?You have a firewall that blocks pornographic content? Smart firewall. I wonder if it gets aroused.

I don't think you should be using the Internet when you're not sure what you're LOOKING at.

Set the advanced options of IE back to default or tag the 'show media/pictures'  option or whatever its named.What type of pictures are they [likely to be]? If they are advertisements, it MAY be your hosts file blocking them.

with regardsReceiving some, but not all pics can be caused by several things:

- the unreceived pics may not be there.  Try several different sites.  Are the missing pics always the same or do they change.  Refresh the page several times.

- your browser could be TIMING out due to a slow or erratic connection.

- you may not have enough room in your temporary internet folder(s).  Is your C: drive nearly full?

- you could have a browser problem.  Is it up to date?  Have you tried another browser?

DellAre you on dialup or cable modem? Quote

- you may not have enough room in your temporary internet folder(s).  Is your C: drive nearly full?

hi
can some help me out?
1) Does anytime IE shall fail to send (despatch)CLIENT request.

2) What is the minimum time between 2 consicutive request made in ie.(time specification)

3) The issue is,  I have a bd lock, the lock GET released when an window is closed. if i try the same for more than 50 times, one after another,  of 1% of the times the request is not being submitted from the client.

4) During unload action is happening, wont  the request be sent to the server.

5) Is there a limit for the length for request quee in IE.

How can this be handled. is there any option to RECTIFY this.
do let me know as soon as possible.it would be handfull if you say your os, your version of internet explorer, and perhaps (i can only guess as seen i don't have enouf information) your modem is broken, perhaps you should start with pinging in msdos: GO to start => run => type cmd, and in cmd you type: "ping and than SITE" and if you see an error, you modem is probably broken what wil explain 1% of the times the request is not being submitted from the client

greetz

blackberry  my os is  window 2000
explorer version is 6.2.8
thanks a lot for your reply, i felt happy to see a reply.
is this information enough or need more
i tried what you have asked to do, it is done and
it is pining properly.
that working  fine.
thanks a lot.your welcome  


greetz

blackberry

How do I INSERT addresses in the "To:" column from my address book.  Is there "insert address" option given as in Yahoo. Hope u can UNDERSTAND my question.First of all be careful when talking about GMAIL  , kidding.

Gmail is BETTER than Yahoo.
Closed BCC and CC appeared at Yahoo after Google

You must have Contacts on the left of your page click on it and you will have two TABS saying Frequently MAiled and All Contacts.

Choose whichever you want and check the names you want to send mail.

Gmail Fan  Or even you can type the name of the recipient  and the email address will show up. It can recognise either surname or given name.

Someone please help me, i was downloading something the other day and now everytime i log onto my computer i have thousands of files that DONT do anything and EVEN if i delete them, they keep coming back either while im still logged on or when i turn my computer on again, and when i log on my desktop doesnt load (well it loads every so often). PLEASE HELPMr Jim..... Quote

i have thousands of files that dont do anything and even if i delete them, they keep coming back

I started work on my home pc this morning and discovered that I could receive emails and read the preview window but could not open, reply to, open attachments or even create new emails and my contacts/address book was showing empty next to the preview screen.

I logged in as usual through my log in and am at a loss to know what to do.  My wifes log in to the same software gives her access to all of the above.  THerefore I am able to access through her connection on the same PC.

I tried contacting my ISP and they are not helpful as ACCORDING to them the emails and the account are WORKING correctly - they said to uninstall and install again - that was good except the install windwo said that a newer version had been detected and setup could not continue.

I thought about creating ANOTHER login - leaving my login alone but that is not possible as windows security has prevented me from accessing the administrators duties since loading service pack 2.

Any suggestions?

Nicktry in safe mode, the recover system option (that option that restores the registry entries from your computer) to a week before the problem, let me know if that works

greetz

blackberry   Thanks for replying but I am having a problem with safe mode too - the directions from the start-help and support sectrion states to use shutdown on a dropdown list - I have a choice of logoff or turn off COMPUER the latter gives the added choices of standby turnoff or restart but at no time do I get the option to restart WITHIN safe mode.

Frustrated

NickBlackberry

After much huffing and puffing I managed to get around the data executin protection problem and ran restore in safe mode but could only get the system back to where it was 2 days ago and that is no good as the problem appears to be before that - the problem remains that I am still unable to sent, reply, create or open emails I can only read them in preview and cannot open attachments.

Earlier safe mode restores said that they could not restore to that earlier date and that no changes had been made.  I tried several times to a lot of different dates but to no joy!

ANy suggestions to get my email back - my wife is now gloating that her side is OK! Quote

I thought about creating another login - leaving my login alone but that is not possible as windows security has prevented me from accessing the administrators duties since loading service pack 2.

My SISTER in Florida uses XP and IE6. When I used her note-book recently, I noticed that the display in the main pane, in other words the images and text in the main pane, filled only about 2/3rds of the pane. The display in the left-hand pane, on the other hand, was perfectly normal. There was no question of curing this by dragging, because that merely changes the SIZE of the pane, not the display in it. Nor does it help to CHANGE the font-sizes, because the whole display -- fonts, images and all -- is under-sized.

Can anyone help ?Are you TALKING about screen resolutions?

Right click on the desktop and select properties. Choose the Settings tab and then change the resolution.

Sorry if this is not what you're asking.. could you post a screen shot?

with regardsYes, since posting the message I have learned that her Screen Resolution is set to the highest, and needs reducing to 800 x 600.  Thank you for her help.

Whenever I close INTENET EXPLORER by CLICKING the x BUTTON at the right corner, I get the following message: "0x6c371004" refered memory at "0x5ad000d4". The memory could not be read. Click OK to terminate the program or click cancel to debug the programwww.memtest86.com

This is a FREE download. Let it run a couple of hours to test your RAM.

when typing a url in the address bar the web page takes awhile to pull up.  it seems that it is doing nothing then the page appears. I can get to sites from favs or search bars and download speed is good (cable modem) i have windows xp pro and have checked the computer with virus SCAN and spyware remover. any HELP would be great   thankstry to reinstall you browser, and perhaps the problem is spyware:

try to use this army of bots on your computer, some are free, for some you have to pay, but, you can always download a free trail (and al programs are safe. Don't forget one to run, download them all, there safe:


ad-aware                  (lavasoft)
SPY sweeper             (webroot)
CWshredder             (trend micro)
spybot                      (Safer Networking Limited )
spyware doctor        (PC Tools Pty. Ltd.)
spyware blaster       (Javaco cool Software LLC)


greetz


blackberry  
i tried the the bots and the browser still not working any other suggestions
It could be caused by any number of problems.  First step is to look at any changes you've made lately to your system.  Upgrades, software, etc.

You haven't really described your problem, but I'm guessing that you think your system is handling things more slowly, especially your browser.  Otherwise everything is normal?

If so, problems LIKE these can be caused by external problems too such as your ISP or the websites' service or load.

Internally, you could be overtaxing your PC somehow.  Try turning off/shutting down other programs and PROCESSES.  Temporarily disable background scanners (anti-virus, firewall, adware, malware).  Does this 'fix' your problem?

You could try another browser too.  If you don't already have it, Firefox is a good alternative.  You can get a free copy here:  http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

Beyond the above, you need to give more detail.  What are/were you using?  What have you changed?  What exactly did each of the recommended spyware/adware bots report?  I'd be surprised if all reports were perfect, especially if you use the internet.

Dell

Hi.  I have a cable modem connection in a PC.  When I turn on the pc Internet explorer works fine but after a while of surfing, it stops finding sites.  It always send a message as if the net were disconnected.  I have to restart the pc to be able to see pages again, but after a short perdiod of time (that is not always the same) It start to send the message "The page can not be shown"  (well, in spanish it said "No se puede mostrar la pagina")  I click on "detect net settings" but nothing happens.  I have try connect the modem via USB (it's a motorola SB5100)  and via Lan, with the same results.

I also noted that when this happen, the receiving bytes in the conneccion status windows, just freeze.  THe sending count stiil go up, but the receiving is idle and just not change anymore.


I have not try to Ping (is not my PC and I forget to do that)
I check the Internet settings, everything is in the default and automatic state
I Update the usb drivers of the modem
I ran the internet connection wizard.

I hope somebody can help me.

Regards and thanks for your time!!
Quote

I also noted that when this happen, the receiving bytes in the conneccion status windows, just freeze.  THe sending count stiil go up, but the receiving is idle and just not change anymore.

I'll use Adware and AVG...

Ok, I have windows xp home EDITION and use the latest version of internet explorer.  I am not having any trouble with the computer itself, seeing I shouldn't because I just got it a few months back, but everytime I'm on the internet, sometimes 3 or more times, this box pops up that says
Notice: If your computer has errors in the registry database or file system, it COULD cause unpredictable or eratic behavior.....and then goes on to ask me if i want to install winfixer 2005 to check my computer for free...

There are 2 choices.  Ok, or Cancel...I always say cancel or hit the red x to close it.  But..it doesn't listen and tries to anyway.  I have wireless internet in my room that pulls off the internet in the living room.  

It's aggrovating because i can't get it to leave me alone...i have the pop up blocker set to high, which blocks most other ones, but this thing just won't stop popping up.  Then sometimes when i get through the process of trying to close it, whatever window i have open will close too, then like 10 min. later, it pops up again!!!!

HELP!Try Ewido in safe mode with system restore turned off.This isn't just a simple pop-up. It is something much worse. Maybe Blackberry can test it out for us....what is Ewido?
I shouldn't have to download anything extra to get rid of this...
There is not anything on my computer that didn't come with it except yahoo messenger and aim
Please get back to me.Download, install, update & run
http://www.ewido.net/en/ Quote

I shouldn't have to download anything extra to get rid of this...
There is not anything on my computer that didn't come with it except yahoo messenger and aim

My toolbar and ADDRESS bar are all of a sudden....GONE! I have tried EVERYTHING to restore it, but have failed. F11 does nothing....view and then toolbars and then check the items..nothing.......HELP...I feel LIKE an idiot!It's not magical. What happened prior to this? Are you the only one using this machine? Do you have spyware/adware/virus protection in place and being used? If so, what? More INFO, please.which browser do you have? and what is your os

If i'm downloading stuff from the internet at work that i'm not supposed to (i.e. online poker sites - it's LEGAL in Scotland, just not ethical to do it at work but that's my business!), is it SAVING to a central server somewhere? i.e. can my boss tell that i've been doing it?  I delete my temp internet files, cookies and history but does it save elsewhere? A LOT of businesses use software to SEE who is on what site and for how long. Some have keyloggers to see exactly what you are typing!

If you're not supposed to do it, you probably shouldn't.

the site can save your IP adres from your computer from work

Can not connect to some links in web pages.  I try to connect to my Yahoo BROWER, and the SCREEN freezes, and I get an error "missing gifview.dll file..........."  Can not EVEN view any PDf files.  Can any one help?  Started out in the wrong Forum, maybe this is the right one?Did this previously work? What has changed since then? Are you using ADWARE/spyware/virus protection? If so, what is it?EVERYTHING was working fine until recently.  I'm using Norton Anti-viruis (even upgraded to 2006 version thinking that maybe be the problem).

I was having probems with pop-ups, so I have recently installed Registry Mechanic, Registry Pro, and Lavasoft Adware SE Personal (I'm still having problems with pop-ups, though not as bad as the beginning).  I believe that one of programs (I'm only guessing) was the one that removed the "gifview.dll" file as my problems started after the installation of these programs (Registry Mechanic & Registry Pro).Check to see if one of those programs has put the file in quarantine rather than delete. If so, it can be restored. Otherwise, you will likely have to reinstall the programs that don't work properly.or look here:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=gifview.dll Quote

 I'm using Norton Anti-viruis (even upgraded to 2006 version thinking that maybe be the problem)

Here is the problem I have:

Everytime I go to yahoo or MSN, the date and time are always the same. The only time they will change is if I click refresh. On my other computer, it doesn't do this. I can go to yahoo and it will say the correct time and date. I know this isn't a BIG DEAL as far as the date and such but it affects EBAY when I LOG on and off. What could be causing this? Any help is appreciated.http://www.gregorybraun.com/WebTime.htmlIE>Tools>Internet Options>General>Settings... tick Auto

Hello, whether I'm in mozilla or explorer, a couple of sites have made my screen turn black and bring up a blue screen error. Today it was:

Error: 06: D771 :0000A0DC

Following this, my keyboard locks and I have to restart my computer with an improper shutdown.

I've noticed that upon restarting sometimes (possibly every time, I can't remember) my zone alarm firewall doesn't work. It's fine once I restart it again, though.

Is there anything I can do? It is the same two sites so far - one of which is a myspace site and the other is maniatv.com.

I have windows me if that bears any relevance.

Thank you for any help you can provide.Scan for Viruses, Trojan Horses and spyware.

Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online anti virus scanner.

Anti spy/malware
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
Adaware SE PERSONAL
-- Anti spyware scanner

Firewalls
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

Removal tools
The following files are not substitutes for the ones described above.
They are either diagnostic tools or removal tools for malware of a certain kind

HijackThis
-- MANUAL malware remover. Post the HijackThis log generated only if requested!
McAfee Stinger
-- Virus removal tool. No substitute for a fully functional virus scanner!
CWshredder
-- CoolWebSearch removal tool. Widely known and persistant Hijacker.Thanks for the reply. PLEASE can you help me with two more queries?

1. I was already using some of those things and have so far found, having tried most of them so far, that there is still a bit of a problem. Would uninstalling and reinstalling mozilla help at all or would the 'bug' or whatever it is still persist? Is it in my browser?

2. I can't see that the microsoft download is compatible with windows me - it seems everything but. Should I still try to download it? Perhaps I didn't read something carefully enough.

Thanks.Sorry - I have answered my own question about microsoft - it says what I needed to know!

Thanks.

Any ideas on other query?It might. Be certain you have the latest Firefox updates.

You can see what the General Protection Fault (BSOD) is usually caused by here,If ANYONE has this problem, you may be interested to know that it disappeared after I updated (not reinstalled) Mozilla.

In the top right corner was a red button alerting me to urgent updates. It solved this issue.

I just upgraded to windows Xp w/SP2 and now my explorer is not working correctly. I can access the internet immediately after rebooting but after moving to several differnet sites it can no longer find any sites. I then have to reboot to get it to work again. It is ALSO extemely SLOW. I have ran Spybot SEARCH and DESTROY and cleaned things up but it is still failing.

My computer contains: Athlon 3200gb, 1 gig Ram, I have WinXP SP2 Home, and IE 6 SP1. I have a cable ISP and the download speeds (which just tested)vary from 2500 kbps to 3000kbps.

When I CLICK on a link in my OE e-mail, I am immediately taken to the web-site. When on a web-site, and I click on a link within the site, it takes "forever" to download the page....I watch the green progress bar, not much happens. It SAYS "done", but I still have to wait a long time for the page to download. I click the F5 key to refresh and still it takes a long time for the page to download.

I've checked for malware (AdAware, SpyBot, MS anti spyware, and CCleaner......no malware), I ran a system scan for viruses (AVG and then TrendMicro Housecall....no viruses), I cleaned out cache, Temp files and cookies. I ran Repair Registry Pro and it didn't help either.
I also ran Start>Run: typed in: sfc /scannow with my original Win XP CD and this didn't help. I also did "IE Fix".... didn't help either.

This problem occurs with e-mails from PCMag.com; Lockergnome.com; AllExperts.com, etc. A link within one of these e-mails when I click on the link takes a very long time to download.
I would hate to format/reinstall. I don't know whether that would solve my problem, and I'm not sure how to put the backed up data back where it belongs. (I did a backup using MS One Care).
I sure hope that U can help me with this problem



Have you TRIED checking to see what services you have running?

Over a time when your firewall asks you if you want to allow a connection and you permanently allow them they will then use your bandwidth whenever you do.

I tend to manually allow each one as they ask and never save the choice. It can be a bit of a pain but at least you know they aren't trying to update themselves constantly in the background.

Check your firewall and change any 'unnecessary' connections to ask again next time.Thanks for prompt reply (BTW, how do I set to get an e-mail when a reply is posted to my question?)

How do I see what services you have running? and which services are not REQUIRED to be running?

I don't use Zone Alarm. I use MS anti-spyware.
There are 3 items: System agents (25 of 25 checkpoint monitored an no activity); Application agents (25 of 25 checkpoints monitored and it shows 2 blocked events); and Internet agents( 9 0f 9 checkpoints monitored and no activity).
Is MS anti-spyware as good as Zone Alarm. I had been advised when I got Win XP that I don't need Zone Alarm and shouldn't install it.

I took the snapshot of a dialogue box, save it in MS Paint,then saved it in MS paint format in Word.

Then write something abour the dialogue bos in the word file.

Then uploaded the word file to my site.

When i visit the site i see the dialogue box is not coming.Only letters are appearing.


1) Is there any other format excepting MS paint where i can save the dialogue box. MS paint picture does look haze.

2) what extensiton to give?CAn i give it a .gif extension.

3) What to do to let appear the snapshot in my web page?You can actually paste the snap shot on ANY platform - Photoshop, PHOTO CANVAS, or even on the Word document.i paste into word all the time ...with the print screen key and [ALT] + print screen...
Hey

I can also paste the snapshot in word.

The problem is not that.

The problem is when i UPLOAD that word file in a web host, the snapshots did not appear.

The best solution should be pasting it ONTO a new Photoshop document and do all the editing then save it as a picture.

Thanks for the lecture Dad!

know you are not supposed to do it, that's why i asked for help to get around it. FYI.

Hi, can someone please help me.

Everytime i try to log into msn, my yahoo email account or my hotmail account, my computer wont let me.
I've done a scan using ewido but that didn't change anything, PLEASE HELP, i need to be able to access my email.

ThanksAnd the error is?It says Page Cannot Be DisplayedWhich browser are you using? When did this start? Do you have virus/Spyware protection? Have you contacted EITHER service provider about this? Are you the administrator of this computer? Are any parental internet controls installed?

FlameSet IE to the defaults.
 
1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. CONTROL Panel  
4. Internet Options  
5. Security tab  
6. Reset all 4 security zones to Default  
 
1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. Control Panel  
4. Internet Options
5. Privacy
6. Restore 1 Default button
 
1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. Control Panel  
4. Internet Options  
5. Advanced  
6. Restore 1 Default button
 
You may need to do the following as well  
  
1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. Control Panel  
4. Internet Options  
5. General tab  
6. Remove cookies, temporary files and history  
 
Kudos to Raptor.I've done all that and still doesn't work, the message box comes up telling me im about to view pages over a secure connection, then when i click ok, it says the page cannot be displayed.

I've scanned my computer using various software that i've downloaded but to delete all the infections i have to buy the software, which i can't because my computer won't let meDo you think re-intalling windows would help or not. Quote

I've scanned my computer using various software that i've downloaded but to delete all the infections i have to buy the software, which i can't because my computer won't let me

I just bought a computer that was reconsigned (I think thats what you call it when you buy something that was returned). Anyway when I go to some sites the images don't load or on some the links to download stuff don't work either.


this site here doesn't load right. Check it out then look at the picture I uploaded (sorry its so small... Photobucket shrunk it because it was too big, but you can get the idea of how messed up it looks for me)
http://www.xbox-skins.net/



Or there is this site:
When I click on the "Download Now" it goes to another screen that says this:

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 In order to keep people from making direct links to maps in our map database we check the http_referer header sent by your browser to verify you are following a LINK from our website whenever you download a map.

In most cases this method works fine - but some Norton Users have reported having trouble when trying to download maps from our site.

The following steps should solve the problem and allow you to download maps from the site without compromising your system security.

    * open up your norton internet security firewall software..
    * choose options..
    * choose the internet security option
    * in the dialog box that pops up choose advanced options..
    * click the add site BUTTON..
    * add dfbarracks.com
    * highlight dfbarracks in the list then choose the privacy tab
    * under browsing privacy area.. change referer to permit
    * make sure the checkbox for use these rules for dfbarracks.com is checked.

If you follow the above steps Norton will allow your PC to pass the http_referrer along to our site without compromising your system security in any way. This will not alter the behaviour of Norton Internet Security Firewall for any other sites that you use.
---------------------------------------------

I don't have norton installed so what could be the problem.


And on Gamespot.com I can't watch any of the game trailers.
I have tried these sites on firefox and on internet explore and they won't load.

I hope someone can help.

Edit: I have windows XP Service pack 2.The http://www.xbox-skins.net/ site looks the same in my browser as yours, so I think the site is the problem, not our computers.  I'm sure my system is working fine, so I consider that site a PIECE of junk.

"When I click on the "Download Now" it goes to another screen that says this:"  What site are you talking about?

"And on Gamespot.com I can't watch any of the game trailers."  Exactly what are the game trailers?  What links must be followed to get to them?

 
Also, what firewall, AV and other security software is in place? Quote

The http://www.xbox-skins.net/ site looks the same in my browser as yours, so I think the site is the problem, not our computers.  I'm sure my system is working fine, so I consider that site a piece of junk.

"When I click on the "Download Now" it goes to another screen that says this:"  What site are you talking about?

"And on Gamespot.com I can't watch any of the game trailers."  Exactly what are the game trailers?  What links must be followed to get to them?

 

We apologize for the recent problems with the downloads section and the forum. At first, we thought it was a server problem and tried to fix it by reinstalling several server scripts. When it did not work, we restored a site backup made on 5th March 2006. Unfortunately that led to a number of recent SUBMISSIONS being lost. We would be grateful if the contributors can submit the files again. We will be monitoring site closely for any future recurrence.

From the X-Box site:
Quote

We apologize for the recent problems with the downloads section and the forum. At first, we thought it was a server problem and tried to fix it by reinstalling several server scripts. When it did not work, we restored a site backup made on 5th March 2006. Unfortunately that led to a number of recent submissions being lost. We would be grateful if the contributors can submit the files again. We will be monitoring site closely for any future recurrence.

The other sites (And the X-Box site at the moment) display correctly as far as I can tell.
It may be worth your while having a look at [highlight]this thread[/highlight].

Opps I forgot the link to the other site: http://www.dfbarracks.com/mapdb/index.php?action=dm&mid=16805

The gamespot video not loading was actually firefox's problem.


But I went to this site: http://www.xbox-skins.net : on my other computer and it showed up fine.

Another thing that was making me mad was. On hotmail sometimes when I reply to a message it asks me to type in the characters in the image, but when I click ok it logs me out, and when I try to sign in again it asks for the characters again, and over and over. So I can't get back to hotmail unless I go on my old computer and type them in.

So theres obviously something messed with my computer.

or on this site: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/sl1m1thy/wormsguide/roper.htm : I used to be able to watch the videos but now the are still images (Click on a word under beginner then a video will apear beside it). Its wierd because I could watch them a month or so ago then it just stoped.

I have AVGfree virus scanner and Zone alarm firewall. I use other stuff like Spyware doctor and spybot Search and destroy. I also use : http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp : for finding malware and other stuff.

None of the download programs work for me. I have AOL dial up and download at a speed of 4 kbs a sec. Please help me Was it ever faster than this? AOL might be restricting you from going any faster. Might want to upgrade from dial-up eventually.

FlameThat's about all you're ever going to get on dialup - 5K absolute max under perfect conditions.I regularly downloaded at 36Kbps or more when I was on dialup...  (That's 4.5KBps - are we using the same units here?)Would any transfer actually take place at 4Kb/s? I would think that just about any server on the NET would kick anyone downloading at that speed with a timeout error.Dial-Up is crap.

Upgrade now.

I have cable =)

And i download at 560 kb per sec. Quote

Would any transfer actually take place at 4Kb/s? I would think that just about any server on the net would kick anyone downloading at that speed with a timeout error.

None of the download programs work for me. I have AOL dial up and download at a speed of 4 kbs a sec. Please help me

I get this ERROR message when trying to LOAD certain web pages.  I tried all the solutions provided my MICROSOFT for the problem, but still the problem persists.  Any suggestions?Has it always been this way? If not what has changed recently? What spyware/antivirus solutions are in place and being used? What sites are these? What version on WIndows and service pack? Are all updates APPLIED?Which web pages, and what browser are you using?  The pages concerned may have been coded incorrectly.

Hey,

My friend is trying to view streaming WM video on the Internet but the content just doesn't load for him. He has tried LOWERING all IE security settings, to no avail. he also tried usng FireFox, with no luck. He has WM Player V.10 (latest etc) and the latest browsers.

Just wondering what could be causing this problem and how to resolve it. Any suggestions?

THANKS very much.

NickYou have Windows XP or Windows 2003. (I WOULD think)
Is it only one video that does not work, or do other videos work and just not the one you want?

If other videos work:
The video you are trying to OPEN may not exist, or the directory may be incorrect.

If no video works:
Try re-installing Windows Media Player
Install updates
The content works as it streams for perfectly and seamlessly. It just doesn't appear for him.

I will tell him to reinstall WM. Maybe that might work.

Thanks. Any other suggestions are much appreciated thanks again.

I have two computers, one Windows XP and the other Windows 98. The Windows 98 PC is an Atika with 64 MB RAM, floppy and CD-ROM drives, and sound and video cards. I have an old Internet Explorer 4 that I was trying to upgrade to version 6. I went to the Windows Update web site and ran a computer check which found that I needed 24 CRITICAL updates. I began downloading and although it took a while with my slow dial-up connection speed, it was going fine until the last fifteen minutes. Then this message came onscreen: "Stopping in five seconds." My monitor went dark and the power switched off. When I turned my PC on again I could no longer access any web sites and everything ran much slower. Now all I can do is check my email. I need to run my Norton Antivirus/Antispam programs but believe I need to be on the Internet to do this. I'm wondering if downloading the 24 updates was too much for my old computer? Perhaps I should have downloaded only a few at first? Can anyone tell me what I can do to upgrade my IE browser? How can I do this if I can't connect to the Internet? Please help.
Thank you.  Jandal. jandal....... Quote

Now all I can do is check my email. I need to run my Norton Antivirus/Antispam programs but believe I need to be on the Internet to do

I have come across a strange problem on one of the computers where i work. The internet EXPLORER drop down menu to select the url of previous viewed pages does not show up. While view history at the left side of the window, history is shown. But since the above problem started the new pages visited do not show in the history and in the drop down menu. Seems like the computer is not storing the visited pages urls. Any suggestions to bring 'the drop down Menu' back and CORRECT this problem.We hve tried re-starting the computer several times. Anything to do with changes in 'nternet Options'?
THANKS best regads
The Saint.Looks like an IE reinstallation job.  Or better yet, use Firefox.On your internet options/general tab.

What is the SETTING for "days to KEEP pages in history"? Not by chance set to 0? I guess this could cause what you mention. If not, someone will line us out.


Open IE page, at the top see "tools"?

Tools/Internet Options/General tab/History

I have a Dell XPS stand-alone desktop with Widows 98 2nd edition and MS Office SBE.  I've always had DSL.  Last month I started losing my IE 6 connection - sometimes after 5 minutes - sometimes after 10 minutes, or sometimes never.  It starts by slowing down making connection until it hangs up with "Cannot find page" message.  I have to reboot to get it to connect again.  My e-mail Outlook program doesn't lose it's connection even though IE does. I've reset all IE security and other options to default.  I clean out the "temp" files and history regulary.  Plus Disc Cleanup and Defrag. I've replaced the DSL modem and reinstalled the DSL software.  I run the current version of Norton Anti-virus and check for updates daily.  I use Ad-Aware. I've scanned with Panda.  I use Registry Mechanic and BugDoc.  I use Zone Alarm firewall. Popup Stopper, Window Washer.  I've used the IE repair tool.   I install all MS updates.  All of my "tool" don't give me a clue to a problem but I suspsect it's in the browser.  I hadn't installed any new software when the problem started.  It seems like IE 6 had a bad day but learned to enjoy taunting me.

Can you make me smile?  I'd like my white hair to return to grey!  It sounds like the connection is repaired when you restart, which is a sign that the computer isn't reading the connection properly... Here's a little thing to try... Turn off the computer, and unplug your DSL/Cable modem for 30 SECONDS. Plug it back in. Wait about 20 seconds and then power the computer back on. Sometimes the modem just needs to be reset. Give it a shot.

FlameThank you.  I've been doing that on a regular basis but it doens't seem to make a difference.  When I make the DSL connection when I turn on the computer, I get a brief messge that it's "updating parameters," briefly SHOWS my IP address, then makes the connection.Let me ask you another question... Why are you running 98 SE on a new Dell XPS System?

FlameThanks again.  It's not a new XPS - it's an older one and Windows 98 2nd edition came with the unit.  I probably need a new computer but all I use it for is e-mail plus a lot of reserch on the Internet.  I'm retired and watching my pennies.  Your help makes me smile!Have you tried using a different browser and see if it behaves in the same manner? If it behaves in the same manner, EITHER the DSL software or Microsoft Dialup networking is screwed up.

The other thing you could try is purchasing a cheap router (linksys is good), then the router will handle the connection and you'll be connecting as if on a LAN. I've found this is USUALLY more reliable than the dialup type software that comes with DSL packages.

Good luck!Kartan, you are my hero!  I downloaded Firefox but had the same problems.  I installed the DSL software from a new CD-ROM but still had the same problem.  I was a bit nervous about installing a router (total non-tech who can over cook boiling water).  I purchased an inexpensive Linksys router and their set-up CD was so easy to follow that I had the router up and running in 20 minutes.  IE is running screaming fast again.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!Let me get this straight: Internet Explorer works fast on Windows 98? Holy cow! It's the sign of the apocalypse!!!

hi everybody

there is an image i found on the internet that is CROPPED.  is there any way for me to GET the source file over the internet without contacting the owner?What's the name of the file? if it's something ORIGINAL then Google it. The best bet is to contact the owner.

Flameits a pic on myspace, any way to uncrop it?Just to be sure we understand what you want.....

There is a picture of half a person (obviously cropped) and you want to see the other half (UNCROPPED)?

If that's the case the answer is 'no'.Would the other half of the picture by any chance contain nudity...?   A link to this picture COULD help us. Step. Away. From. The. Computer. Fed.

And put your hands where we can see them.

Hi
everytime i right clicked on any line in the INTERNET to download files the save target as option always unactive i DONT have the option save target as PLEASE can any one help me solving this problen out

Is this the same MACHINE that you were having all the problems with going back into january .....?

Have you installed sp1 and sp2 as well as all the updates ?

dl65  yes i have !!!

well after the automatic updates, which update some security in IE also... there's a problem with my website...

well it's not really a problem. it's just that i use flash menu on my site and usually it works when you hover the mouse over it. but now it shows a square box around it with a message tag "click to activate". it's very anoying, you have to click everytime to activate the my flash menu... is there anyway to disable this or SOMETHING?I don't if there's a setting you can change in your system to stop that square box around it with a message tag "click to activate", but I think I'd be more concerned about how this is going to affect visitors to your site who have also gotten those updates that caused problem to start in your system.  Have you thought about that?  Maybe you need to think about changing to a different type menu.  

If you visit other sites using flash (other than in menus like yours) does it DISPLAY without showing any message such as the one you're seeing with your menu?  Are these updates ones you got just within the last several days?  My system has prompted me to get new Windows updates, starting a fews days ago, but I haven't downloaded and installed them yet.  Just WONDERING whether these updates will affect all IE users when viewing sites using Flash.it pretty much affect other flash control also, not just menu... not just my site but lots of video game's site that use flash are also affected...

and this is an update from yesterday... my bro also updates his window and this also affect his IE...

showing the same thing on flash control. seriously it's really annoying...

Can you post the URL to your site?  I just installed the latest Windows updates and I have no problem viewing sites with Flash.  You might find something here that would help: Flash Player Help.my site, http://www.japankore.net, hower over the flash menu...

a big game developer site

http://www.square-enix.com/

just hover the most over the flash and you'll see the box around it too.

if not then your update isn't the latest, i tested it on 3 more computer. all give the same thing after the updates.No problems viewing them here, as far as I can tell.  Here's what I see:
and



I definitely do have the latest updates.  As I said, I just got them earlier today.  There are no more updates out there for my system.  Clearly, I've got the latest.

Even though you SAY you've tested this on several computers, I think you've other issues.  the flash is viewable but not active... hover your mouse over it, do you see the box around it? and let it stay for a while and you'll see the tag that says, "click to activate"If this is a browser-dependent security setting, then it's unlikely you can change something to make this work.  You may need to redesign.

Have you tested your site in any browser other than IE?  WIth respect, anyone who designs a web site that only works in IE, should be hung, drawn and quartered.   A curse on microsoft
http://www.snpx.com/cgi-bin/news55.cgi?target=138091942?-2622 Quote

the flash is viewable but not active... hover your mouse over it, do you see the box around it? and let it stay for a while and you'll see the tag that says, "click to activate"

If this is a browser-dependent security setting, then it's unlikely you can change something to make this work.  You may need to redesign.

Have you tested your site in any browser other than IE?  WIth respect, anyone who designs a web site that only works in IE, should be hung, drawn and quartered.  

While Taking printout of any webpage I am receiving an error MESSAGE with the following subject.

"Microsoft Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

and at the bottom of message box there will be 3 command buttons named as Debug, SEND Error REPORT, Don't Send

If we click the button the web page will be closed automatically. Kindly give some suggestions to solve this problem.

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Kindly give some suggestions to solve this problem.

Remove the surplus junk.

Well I use Firefox but i guess its pretty much the same question anyway... I have trouble connecting to certain sites, or when I do it has a lot of problems with loading pictures (sites such as myspace and facebook). I have ethernet on my MOTHERBOARD, and i KNOW its not a problem with the connection because on my other (much slower computer) it connects fine. I'm on a Linksys Router (not wireless) but that shouldnt be a problem. Any help is appreciated.Are you able to try a network card in this computer?  Could be that the onboard ethernet is jiggered.it'd be possible but my pci slots are all full so it would be a hassle. if theres another solution (or something else i could try prior to doing that) i'd want to try that first
thanksHas it always been this way? If not what has CHANGED or happened. How about some details on your system and operating system? Any spyware/virus protection in use?my computer is
DFI n4f-dagf
Athlon 64 +3700
1 gb ram
nVidia Geforce 6600GT with 128MB

so it shouldnt be a system problem...

i have AVG free version for virus protection and run ad-aware/spybot occassionally but they seem to find the same things every time
is there another solution to these? (i may have some virii and whatnot)
I would have thought that swapping over a PCI card temporarily would be the least hasslesome thing to do.  Just swap out a sound card temporarily.  Easier than running bandwidth tests and hardware diagnostics. Quote

Well I use Firefox but i guess its pretty much the same question anyway... I have trouble connecting to certain sites, or when I do it has a lot of problems with loading pictures (sites such as myspace and facebook).

Microsoft Windows 2000 [Version 5.00.2195]
(C) Copyright 1985-2000 Microsoft Corp.

C:\WINNT\system32>ping www.myspace.com

Pinging www.myspace.com [63.208.226.40] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 63.208.226.40: bytes=32 time=320ms TTL=246
Reply from 63.208.226.40: bytes=32 time=262ms TTL=246
Reply from 63.208.226.40: bytes=32 time=274ms TTL=246
Reply from 63.208.226.40: bytes=32 time=268ms TTL=246

Ping statistics for 63.208.226.40:
    Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, LOST = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
    Minimum = 262ms, Maximum =  320ms, Average =  281ms

I STARTED a thread earlier with no real replies so I am simplifying all my computer errors addressing them one at a time.

IE needs to be reinstalled because the toolbar is missing and any buttons showed are not LABELED correctly, also I have to paste links in the browser.

THE ISSUE: When I try to install IE from a start up CD or download it says another instance has not finished and to reboot. I reboot and try again and I still get the same thing. Could someone please walk me through installing this and if this installs will it fix OE as well? Oh..IE and OE are not showing in the add/remove programs either  

Thank you   dove ........ I just went back and read your earlier posts........ It would APPEAR the best SOLUTION for you would be to wipe the hard DRIVE and reinstall your Win ME ....... or Win XP would be even better if you have at least 256mg of ram.

dl65

Ok, this has been going on for months. and i know im not the only one it happens to. ok, this site:

alexz-johnson.net, and many others, im just naming one, when i go to it, it looks like this:

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/4866/aj4pg.jpg

its all Xs. whenver a site has HOTLINKING enabled, i cannot see their images. and if they have it so when you hotlink, a DO NOT HOTLINK sign comes up, the DO NOT HOTLINK image show up ON the site. ive tried everything, and i cant get rid of the problem. does anyone know how to fix it, or what is causing it? i even tried removing my pop up blocker, and turning off the firewall, nothing helped
and when i go to like

http://alexz-johnson.net/images/alexz.jpg

it says

This page was either stolen or is forbidden.

on most sites, it says Forbiddenbubbles01..... try this link and then click on the link for alexz.jpg.

http://www.alexzwebgallery.com/gallery/     all the links seem to be working ok from here .

Given your other issues , perhaps you should review your internet settings .....
and click on the default settings....... and post a hijackthis log file .......
SOMETHINGS not right .

dl65  I'm with dl65. You have major issues that need to be resolved before your system will work correctly. Follow his advice.  can U explain that in more detail? im not SURE i know what u meanbubbles01......
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can u explain that in more detail? im not sure i know what u mean

How can I FIND out which VERSION I'm USING please :-?

Click HELP-->About.Gracias amigoDe nada.

I realize this might be a long shot but from my FRUSTRATION with this darn computer I am going to try.  My computer is running winME and the hard drive was moved from a HP to a VPremier so you GUESSED it not all the restore disks work any longer.  I also have a wireless modem and router from which one is so old it took me forever to find the link online I needed to download the install files for..no disk.  So I definately cannot just reformat this hard drive I must rig it like I have been doing for years.

If you are willing to help and I pray SOMEONE  will,  here are the issues

1. IE has errors ..I am not sure which but for a TIME it would not go online. Somehow I managed to find a virus or program called delayrun.exe whatever it was I sent it to the virus vault and now I am on however, I cannot right click, none of the desktop links will go anywhere they must be pasted into the browser. OUTLOOK AND INTERNET EXPLORER...are not listed in the add remove programs..and the tool bar in IE does not show files/favorites ect. The home and print buttons all go to different things not what they are suppose to.  

2. Windows Media Player still will not work this was a problem last time I was here we fixed it and it's back again including no visuals.

3. Outlook Express will not load MSOE.DLL error,Yes I have tried to download the file with no success because the file is already on my drive.

4. All picture associations refuse to go to photoshop even though I listed it to go to that program. No thumbnail will appear and this is a huge deal for me because I work with alot of GRAPHICS. :-/

GXman something like that you are the one that usually helped me with this darn computer and remedied the problems quite quickly  Frankly, I'd say you created a mess for yourself by moving your hard drive from a HP to a VPremier.  Why did you do that?  Did you do any research on this before deciding to do this?  Was the VPremier a working system before you did this?  What OS was installed on it?

:-?   I know I have an old operating system and plan to dump it soon. But can anyone tell me why while online using DSL I always seem to get errors while clicking links that is the standard "page not Available" screen. Also many time I load a webpage and pictures many times do not come up , just a red X . I have downloaded IE 6.0 and run Trend mico virus scans daily . Any ideas while this is working so sluggishly ? every third address click or so brings up these errors !!  HELP  Firewall? Free from spyware? Did this always happen, or did something change recently?Perhaps the DSL SERVICE is just really poor?I had a similar problem a year ago with my 98 SE as far as the red X.  In fact, everything was slowing down and I had DSL.  ASSUME you have IE6.  Make sure your cache is cleared by going to Tools, Options, General Tab.  Hit Delete Files then check "off line content"  then Okay.  I had never clicked the "off line" content because I'd never saved anything for off-line use.  At least as far as I knew.  However, it took the computer 5 minutes to clean out those files.  I thought Disk Cleanup WOULD have done it but it hadn't.

You may also have a huge number of other files you don't know about that's messing up your system in ways you can't imagine.  If you have Zone Alarm or other firewall program, look for the "LOGS" section within that application and delete them.  I didn't know ZA was keeping daily logs and I cleaned out 4 years worth at one time.  Same thing with your anti-virus program.  Check other similar programs also - many keep logs.

You can find other buried "logs" by clicking on Start, Find, then type in - with quotation marks "internet logs" and then click on "files and FOLDERS."  Open up each log file or folder and see what's there - especially if it's large.

I also found out that every year or 2 my ISP changes it's DSL software.  Check to make sure you have the most current version.  If you have the most currnet version and the CD-ROM is over a couple of years old, get a new one and try it.  In 2 instances I found that the then-new CD-ROM had degraded after 2 years and that new CD-ROM of the same software solved a lot of strange problems.

Give this a try and post whether or not it helps.  Good luck!

Broken finger nails and blood on my keyboard, all self inflicted! I tried to reduce the size of my Inbox and Sent Items by creating a NEW folder in Windows\Appilc data\Identities (instead of GETTING OE to create the folders), saved all the old data in these folders, but now can't open them through OE, and can't restore them THRU "import". How do I get OE to "see" my new folders? :-?What method did you use to "save" the old data?You know, I've tried so many fixes I can't really remember! I think I highlighted the emails in OE and copied them to the new folderIt sounds to me like you CREATED the new folder in Windows Explorer.  Surely you didn't try and drag the emails from Outlook Express into Windows Explorer?Yes, I created a new folder in Windows Explorer.  But this is the catch - I can't remember how I managed to move my messages to this folder. Certainly not drag and drop. I did highlight the messages, but couldn't copy and paste, couldn't have "Imported/Exported" as OE doesn't "see" this new folder, so there is the nub of the problem.If you exported it from OE, you should be able to import it again.  What problem exactly are you having on import?I'm using Windows 98 2e, OE 6. Click File, Import, messages, browse, find the identity folder and click next, get message "The specified message store could not be opened. It may be in use by Outlook Express" = can't import itself into the same identity.  Tried to create a new identity and it will import to there, but only the folders that OE can "see", and not my folder Sent Items 2006. Also tried renaming the folders but OE isn't fooled by that.  
Sent Items 2006 has the data (27MB), can open it in Word (reads gobbledegook), but just can't open it in OE.If you'd like to zip the data and email it to me, I may be able to do something with it.  PM me for my email address.Thanks Robpomeroy - I think you put me on track by asking exactly what the message is. I managed to copy my data to ANOTHER folder on the desktop, then emailed it to myself and hay presto, once in the outbox I saved it to disk and all is well!!
Many thanks for your time and help and kind offer of zip help ....
RaffalsVery glad you got it sorted.  Sometimes just talking about a problem leads to a solution.

Feel free to come back and talk again!

This occasionally happens in my IE.  Any ideas why?Do you use the mouse scroll wheel at all?  If you happen to catch the control key at the same time, it changes the text size on many web sites.Yes, I frequently use the scroll wheel.  So, I believe you may be quite right.  Thanks.Just to be safe, make sure your virus and Spyware portection is current.

FlameGood point but I'm OK there.  I'm sure it happened due to HITTING the Ctrl key while USING the mouse wheel.  I OFTEN use the Ctrl key for copy and PASTE.

Hi guys,
whenever I attempt to open a pdf FILE my internet explorer just crashes.  Can anyone PLEASE help me?
Cheers
DanAnd do  you have Acrobat Reader or some other software to open it correctly loaded? What veresion of IE? has it ever worked correctly? If so what happened? etc.?

A little THIN on the details there.  Ok, well the whole story goes like this...

I purchased my computer in November of last year and had major hassles with it since...and most recently just had one of its HARD drives replaced as it was faulty.  
Since then I have had to reinstall ALMOST everything I had previously.  Therefore, I am pretty sure I have reinstalled acrobat correctly...the up to date one (version 7) however when I was trying to re-install my internet connection it kept saying i had to restart for install of acrobat to be completed correctly....so i restarted my computer but kept getting the same message.
Previous to having my hard draft changed over i was opening pdf's without a hassle.
I have Internet explorer 6Yes, the whole story is always important for resolving problems.  

Do you have Acrobat listed in Add/Remove Programs in CONTROL Panel? If so, try removing it and then reinstalling after a reboot.

You may also be interested in Foxit Reader. It is small, fast, easy on resources and free.

http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.phpthanks for that...have installed foxit and everything is working sweetly again Glad you are all fixed up. Foxit is good stuf!

Any ideas why? The error message I get reads: Internet EXPLORER has encountered some problems and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. -- The thing is, it pops up every time you close out of an internet window or popup, and sometimes it comes up for no reason.  It shuts down any internet pages you have open. I think the spyware we had on our computer may have changed some internet settings which makes it do this, but I don't know. This problem has been going for about a week to two weeks. And yes, we have four of the reccommended spyware scanning programs which we run regularly.Do you have SP2 for Windows XP installed?  What "reccommended spyware scanning programs" are you using?  Provide some info about the spyware problem you had?  Why do you feel sure that you are completely rid of it?Not really sure what SP2 is, sorry. Lemme think, I know we have Spy Sweeper, Ad Aware, Spybot Search and Destroy, and... I don't know the other one off the top of my head. The problem was we had mainly a ton of popups, and things were downloaded onto our computer frequently. Every time we ran Ad Aware (before having the other programs) we got about 143+ items found. The basic spyware infestation. I know we've got the problem to a MINIMUM, as we only find tracker cookies, and under ten of those now. Is that about what you were asking for?To verify whether you have SP2, right click on My Computer and select Properties.  If you have it, you'll see "Service Pack 2" under Windows XP.  

How do you connect to the Internet?  Dial-up?  DSL/cable?  Is your computer connected directly to the modem?  In other words, no router?  

And, what about a software firewall?  Do you have one installed?  Are you using Windows Firewall?  

Your description of computer experience indicates you probably had a major spyware infestation.  Even though you've been using spyware detection/removal tools more vigilantly lately, a major spyware infestation can not always be remedied with the tools you mentioned.  

I'll be away from my computer for awhile.  Will check back later.  And, someone else may suggest some steps such as a HijackThis log.I have SP1. We have DSL, and I believe we have a router. We also have SBC firewall, along with the standard windows firewall.desefiar.....  Ok , here's what we know .....
Your using ...WIN XP (home or Pro ) with SP1 ........
My first question is why havent you d/L and installed SP2 ? or or you using a questionable copy of XP .

You have been infected by who knows what ...........

Download, install & update...
CLEANUP
[highlight]Ccleaner[/highlight]
(During install, uncheck the Yahoo Toolbar option)
(After install, set Options>Advanced> 'Uncheck the 48 hour box')
ANTI SPYWARE
Ad-Aware
Spybot S&D
ANTI VIRUS
AVG Free (After install, set Options to 'scan all files')
ANTI TROJAN
[highlight]EWIDO (W2k & XP Only) [/highlight]
     and/or
a-squared (a² Winall)  
 
[highlight]Turn off System Restore if applicable. (ME & XP users) [/highlight]
 
[highlight]Run Ccleaner [/highlight]
Run Ad-Aware
[highlight]Run Spybot [/highlight]
Run AVG Free
[highlight]Run Ewido [/highlight]and/or a-squared (a²)
Re-start in Safe Mode
Re-run AVG Free
 
Re-start in Normal Mode
Turn on System Restore if applicable. (ME & XP users)
Cleanup list provided by Fed
 
...Then provide a Hijackthis log.
PS... Update to SP2.

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OKay, I've gotten all of the programs you reccommended updated and installed. I still need to download SP2, but I need to know, when I update, will my files get destroyed or ruined? I have quite a few art and microsoft word files that I need on my computer. Will updating to SP2 delete or corrupt these files? Should I save them to a disk? Also, rather pathetic, but how do you start in safe mode?  :-/desefiar..... Quote

I still need to download SP2, but I need to know, when I update, will my files get destroyed or ruined? I have quite a few art and microsoft word files that I need on my computer. Will updating to SP2 delete or corrupt these files? Should I save them to a disk? Also, rather pathetic, but how do you start in safe mode?  

every TIME i wanna VIEW a quick time movie, i get this error saying click to run an activex control on this webpage. some times it makes me click it like 800 times just to watch it, SOMETIMES only once. what's the DEAL and how do i fix this?It's a security feature by Windows XP Service Pack 2. You COULD find a way to disable it, but I wouldn't want to.

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The Internet Explorer windows icon in the bottom tray that shows the name of each IE window I have open has suddenly decided to show me just the first letter of each window.  This happened after I installed Norton Internet SECURITY 2006 last night. I uninstalled NIS, but still have the problem. Can someone provide an answer?  Symantec couldn't:-? :-?  Thanks!Another Norton success story.  

Try the full uninstall as directed on the Symantec site. Their virus is hard to remove!

If that doesn't fix it after a reboot, then you may want to try a system restore to a time before this wonderful software addition to see if that will correct it.

Are you sure your system is clean? What protection are you using other than Norton?Thanks for the response.    I actually found a fix - INADVERTENTLY.  Somehow my nervous fingers had generated 2 Yahoo toolbars.  I uninstalled both of them and lo and behold the IE window names reappeared!  Now I have to reinstall NIS.  It sounds LIKE you're not much of a Symantec fan - I don't disagree, their service sucks and I love it when their own Uninstall can't uninstall PREVIOUS version of their own programs.I am also definitely not a fan of add on toolbars - any of them!

when you are at a  search engine and you click on the place where you type a thing DROPS down about all the searches you SEARCHED. How do u get rid of that? Help Please What is that thing ANYWAY?IE>Tools>Internet Options>Content>Auto CompleteAs Fed indicated, you can stop the behavior by DISABLING AUTOCOMPLETE.  If you want to actually get rid of that history, download and run CCleaner.  Uncheck to box for Yahoo toolbar during installation if you don't want to toolbar installed.  Just put your mouse over the entry you want gone and press the delete key.

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How do I FIND out what version of IE is being currently used on a computer.Load up IE.  Click HELP-->About.thanks    as EASY as 1 2 3

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