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HELP!!!! My laptop won't let me access any download pages. i can go on any other page, accept pages to download things. soon as the down load page opens i get a internet explorer error report OCCUR then get kicked out. i've tried turning off my fire wall and it doesn't WORK, can ANYONE help i'm desperateWelcome ABOARD...
Did you try Firefox?

...little things make me nervous

No new posts at this time, so maybe someone will have an answer.

Let's say, in Firefox, I open Google in tab #1. My Firefox options (Tab Mix Plus), and Google options are set to open any link from Google in a new tab.
So, Google lnik opens in tab #2.
Then, I go back to Google, and I click on another link, and I expect it to open in tab #3. Instead, it opens in tab #2, erasing the web page already opened in tab #2.
I'm pulling my hair, because it wasn't this way, before my HD crashed, but in no way I can find any setting responsible for this behavior.How are the preferences set in google ? ?
They may be overriding the TabMixPlus settings...There is only one option in Google:



which in Firefox translates to new TAB.Did you try it both ways ? ?
In the MEANTIME i'll review my TabMixPlus options and settings...OK, I got it...maybe because I feel better...LOL
I had this option wrong:



Then, if it's set like this, Google>Preferences option doesn't matter.
Good..one less headache...heheheJolly Good...Just me, but little things like this are bugging me. LOLOK well i got one for you then....
winmgmt error on every BOOT in Win2K.
Even after a clean install and every fix i have SEEN...Hey, I'm only some Specialist, and you're The Genius...LOL
If I start helping you, who is gonna read HJT logs???

Does that error appear on screen, or in Event Viewer?Onscreen...Event Viewer yields no pertinent info...Patio, do you have a screenshot?Right after Win 2K fresh install? At what point of BOOTING?Did you go through this thread:
Link Edit

ooops sorry !I'll give those a shot ...there's 4 or 5 solutions there....and i remember trying the one that mentions deleting the winmgmt file and re-booting. Didn't work.
Especially that one from missing M$ article, which they actually found back.

When some people send me an email, the images do not APPEAR. The supposed to be IMAGE comes in a BLANK box with X in it. What causes this?What Windows version, what email program?XP / MICROSOFT OutlookTry here:
http://www.shahine.com/omar/FixingOutlookRedXProblem.aspx

I am running a desktop, and laptop on my d link router. I am using a dsl connection. I cannot open certain websites on either computer for ex: www.usbank.com. If I connect my laptop to my neighbors wireless i can access all sites. Tried resetting the dsl modem, and router..no luck..any ideas?What Windows version? What browser?
www.usbank.com is a secure web site, so it must be something about your security settings.
Since you can access that site through your neighbour connection, most likely, there is some security setting on your router.
Try this.
Connect your computer STRAIGHT to your modem, bypassing router, and see if you can reach www.usbank.comQuote from: Broni on November 08, 2007, 10:13:44 PM

What Windows version? What browser?
www.usbank.com is a secure web site, so it must be something about your security settings.
Since you can access that site through your neighbour connection, most likely, there is some security setting on your router.
Try this.
Connect your computer straight to your modem, bypassing router, and see if you can reach www.usbank.com

In IE7:

Tools ---> Internet Options ---> Advanced Tab.
Under security, select the following:

Use SSL 3.0
Use TLS 1.0

Does it work now? Or do you already have those checked?

Also, try Firefox, and see what happens.

I'm totally clueless. You can connect through your neighbour network, but not through your modem...hmmmmm
Another try...
Connect your computer straight to your modem, disconnect modem from power source, wait 30 sec, reconnect. Restart computer, and try again.

We, apparently eliminated your router, so the very last option, which I really tried to avoid, is bad modem. How old is it?
BTW...does your neighbour have same ISP, as yours?

Hello Everyone: Does this happen to anyone else? When I am using IE
and I start a search on Google after the second link is clicked on the page
load GETS very slow and even freezes for a COUPLE of minutes before loading
and I cannot scroll or close out right away, I have to wait to close too
Now when I use Opera, Google is nice and fast as it should be and PAGES load fast and scrolling is no problem and I can close out right away!
I have no spyware or virus's and I am up to date with Microsoft!

Anyone have any idea's as to what is causing this? ThanksThis is not any advice, since I barely touch IE. It's more like a suggestion.
Leave IE alone, and use better browsers (Firefox, Opera...)I upgraded from IE6 to IE7 about 7 months ago, as I recall. Although I use Firefox most of the time, I have used IE7 enough that I can say I've never had that problem.

Have you cleared your browsing history to see whether that helps? Thanks, Yes, I clear it a couple TIMES a day. but what I just tried is, I went into Tools, Manage Ad-on's and disabled a few things, especially TWO in there that were using activex.
It seems to be running better now after restart, but I will see tomorrow when I am on the pc longer.
I will report back on how it goes tomorrow!
Mean while if anyone else has had this problem and has any idea's please let me know?

Just GOT a new computer intel dual core, XP Pro. When viewing a web PAGE, I am having a problem getting the page to display in full. I have tried to ADJUST the page by dragging it to the SIZE I want, but it will not stay that size when I start IE the next time.Welcome aboard

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I have tried to adjust the page by dragging it to the size I want

My Dell computer runs Internet Explorer 6.0. My ISP is Road Runner via Time Warner Cable.
Now for whatever UNKNOWN reason I am intermittenly LOCKED out of the site. I can access every & any website on the face of the earth EXCEPT the FGMCC.com. When I try to get on I get the IE error message that tells me the site is unavailable or busy.

The last time this happened (last month) I could not get on for about 24+ hours. In that time, I contacted our web guru for the club, Lloyd. He checked evverything on his end & there was no problem with the site.

I contacted Time Warner Cable and Road Runner. They checked everything on their end & no problem either.

I contacted DELL (after hours on the phone with them) they also found no explanation. They WANT me to kill my entire home computer & then re-load everything. That is a last resort for me. I was about to do it when magically I was able to get back in the site.

Last week, another board memeber emailed me becuase he was locked out for over a day & the magically he got back in. This makes me all the more hesitant to kill my system as it is not a problem that only I am having.

I have now been locked out of our site for 2 full days. Do you have any insight as to why this could be occurring to myself & OTHERS???

I do not know where else to turn for support so thought I would check with you guys.

Thank you for listening and for hopfully some insight into this bizarre problem.


BTW, I did attempt to use firefox instead of IE but had problems with Firefox & my Norton Anti-Virus so I deleted it and went back to IE.Not Firefox, but Norton may be your bigger problem.
Try to disable it, use Firefox, and see, if you can connect.Oh, wow, I forgot to mention that I am bascially computer literate...not good at techy STUFF.
I do have Norton Anti-Virus & Security. I disbaled it and attempted to get into the site but still NO LUCK.

I also downloaded firefox and kept norton disbaled & still could not get in.FGMCC.com works fine for me. don't know what your problem is.

But try this link:

http://anonymouse.org/cgi-bin/anon-www.cgi/http://fgmcc.com

It will take you to same page, except it is using the FREE proxy provided by anonymouse.org.Well, that link worked - I could finally get onto the website but it will not allow me to log in and post.

Partially helped......anything else??See, if you can do it in Safe Mode. Be quick, you have no protection in Safe Mode.Quote from: CAPS on November 11, 2007, 07:57:19 AM

Well, that link worked - I could finally get onto the website but it will not allow me to log in and post.

Partially helped......anything else??

Hi all,this site is new to me so PLEASE excuse my ignorance on some areas.
I have a prob where as now when I have downloaded something from a site a message comes up after in a box and says` this certain item cannot be saved because an uknown error has occured, try another location` which I did and it repeated itself. This happened about 6 months ago and the ENGINEER removed new downloaded google FIREFOX and then re-installed it,it worked OK, is this just a coincidence or do I have to do the same, and I will lose all my bookmarks if I do the same, or shall I change my browser? thanks for any help. you should record it first on microsoft wordpad or wateva then get new browser and add it."try another location" actually sounds like the download site is having the problem...
Are there other server's listed on the webpage ? ?
What are you DLoading and from where ? ?
Maybe we can take a look to see if the problem is on their end before you have to MAKE any big changes...

Quote from: BC_Programmer on November 27, 2010, 03:13:49 PM

Obviously everybody has glossed over the true browser of choice in today's market: Netscape navigator 3.

I can't be a***d to read all of the previous posts in this rather silly thread, but surely - surely - these days, unless you have an antique or under specified computer, html is going to get rendered in much less time than the user can notice, so that the governing factor in a user's web browsing experience is going to be the connection speed. If a person is wondering about "fastest browsers" they are barking up the wrong tree, especially if they are on dialup.

but when it running from start up it slows my system down, compared to starting it, then using it, then closing it manually.

and again, as a lot of my "problems" reported to this board, it turns again into a discussion that loses my attention and the cause of the report...and starts to develop into a discussion between experts(?)

1) In IE, go Tools/Manage Addins and disable all the ones you can live without, including "diagnose CONNECTION"
2) In a command prompt type: regsvr32 actxprxy.dll

Also, try disabling AVG's safe surfing add-on. That reportedly causes IE to take a while to close, and tab/window opening problems.

thank God, an answer I can work with, thanks Azzaboi. use Advanced SystemCare 3 already...add-ons already fixed, slowest thats hanging is one in 0.3 secs..lol..

add-ons already fixed, slowest thats hanging is one in 0.3 secs..lol..

and no, I dont have AVG's surfing add-on on...

My grandad - bless him, has a pretty new HP desktop and is connected to the internet via BT Broadband. When it was first set-up he was also able to use Internet Explorer to open his internet pages and he also had his most used websites set-up in his 'favorites'. It has now stopped WORKING and keeps bringing up the 'Page cannot be displayed' error.
He can still access the internet through the BT broadband icon but the page setup on this is completely different and he finds it DIFFICULT to remember the new things I've set-up for him.
Can someone point me in the right direction to link Internet Explorer back up to run the internet for him as I have scoured the Internet myself for answers but I'm probably not looking in the right places.

Thanks,

RusstieSounds like he's not connected...
For now have him launch the BTComet app and then MINIMISE it with the - sign and then launch IE...
In the meantime i'll think of a more permanent fix for him...
Bear with me and other's may be along shortly but i haven't EVEN looked at IE for a few years now...

Hey I using IE and I click on a website and SOMETIMES it just display HTTP 404 Not found, and I can't use Mozilla firefox, due to proxy thingy.You've been around long enough to know how it works here...
Post ALOT more info on your MACHINE, OS, connection, what HAPPENED prior ETC. etc. etc....and
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due to proxy thingy

Firefox - INTERNET Explorer - Safari in terms of speed, efficiently, and SECURITY. we discuss this already right after the release of internet explorer 7, but for me i CHOOSE Mozilla Firefox INSTEAD of IE.IE is best for me

i am trying to find out what internet explorer i am running.i have been asked to OPEN i/e then at top of page help.then about internet explorer.but it seems ,
that some of my browser is MISSING,because there is no help.how do i get it back.Huh?Are you asking about your browser(IE) version? Its on the Help menu(About Internet Explorer).
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that some of my browser is missing

Or, try 'tools' > 'toolbars' and make sure everything is ticked, to get your help button back.

half screen box full screen box red cross.underneath left to right..

WEB-IMAGES-VIDEOS-MAPS-NEWS-G-MAIL MORE. GOOGLE-SEARCH SETTINGS-SIGN IN.

THATS IT IN MIDDLE OF SCREEN LONG BOX FOR TYPING IN.

then i was asked to try tools but there is no tools thats' what i want

tracking who....OrgName: Yahoo
OrgID: YHOO
Address: 701 First Avenue
City: Sunnyvale
StateProv: CA
PostalCode: 94089
Country: US

rgName: ThePlanet.com Internet Services, Inc.
OrgID: TPCM
Address: 1333 North Stemmons Freeway
Address: Suite 110
City: Dallas
StateProv: TX
PostalCode: 75207
Country: USOrgName: Level 3 Communications, Inc.
OrgID: LVLT
Address: 1025 Eldorado Blvd.
City: Broomfield
StateProv: CO
PostalCode: 80021
Country: US
come on usa stop tracking the net!!!sadam not here!!This type of info is available to anyone that has a WHOIS query PROGRAM. MUCH of it is built directly into the OS but most PEOPLE don't KNOW how to use it.

I used to be able to, now i can't. Don't know enough about internet connections to know what I did or didn't do to cause me to be UNABLE to connect when i'm away from home. It's for my laptop. When i'm at a place, such as Starbucks i go through the connection process and it says i'm CONNECTED but when i try to go to any websites it won't/can't connect. Any ideas?Which browser are you using?

If you go to command shell and enter IPCONFIG what information is displayed and IP address NUMBERS for the wireless adapter? Most importantly is the Gateway IP, as for if a gateway IP is not present then you have no outbound communication PATH to the internet.Starbucks
Most now have a new policy about internet use.
As the shop manager for help.

BTW, the Starbucks at Las Vegas CES is sowing off a wireless charger for your iPhone.
Charge you iPhone while you drink coffee.

I am looking for a laptop prised at about $700-$800 and saw these two laptops.I am wondering which one is better for what i am going to be using it for. I will be using it to watch youtube vids, check email, ect. I will also be using it to play moderate games such as mass effect 2, deus ex human revolution, skyrim. all will be single player. The newer titles can be run at lowest setting but older games such as oblivion, Mass effect 1, and borderlands would be run on high or medium. please help I have no idea which components are better so i can't compare them. one is DELL and one is HP here are the laptops.


Dell 17R

NVIDEA GEFORCE GT 525M (128 bit) 1GB
6GB shared DUAL channel DDR3 memory
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M processor (2.50GHz, with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10GHz)
750GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X DVD+/-RW Tray Load Drive, no-software
17.3" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Display with Truelife™
48 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion PRIMARY Battery
HD Audio 2.0 Support SRS™ Premium Sound
Integrated 10/100 Network Card

And here is the HP

Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor 2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2350M Processor (2.3 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
Graphics card 1GB Radeon(TM) HD 7450M Discrete Graphics [HDMI, VGA]
Memory 5GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Hard drive 500GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
Primary battery 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 4.0 hours of battery life +++
Display 17.3" diagonal HD+ HP BrightView LED Display (1600 x 900)
Primary optical drive SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Networking 802.11b/g/n WLAN edit

Thank you for rading this any help would be greatly apprieciated.Overall both systems are pretty similar, the Dell does have More memory but has a slower hard disk drive. Both laptops should handle new games although are not going to be able to run them at the highest settings. If it was me, the 5400 RPM hard disk drive really turns me off of the Dell computer, and I'd probably go for the HP, even if it has 1GB less RAM. However, that being SAID both the RAM and the HDD could be upgraded, even to a SSD drive.

If cost is an important factor for you since the computers are so similar you may just want to go for the cheapest laptop. Also, I'd read the reviews of people who've actually own the computer to help make your final decision.The Dell has a better processor and graphics, and overall would run better for gaming. The hard drive, as stated above, could be an issue, but definately what you're getting as a base model would be better. You can always add more RAM or a different hard drive later on. You can't CHANGE a processor or graphics later on with a laptop.Code: [Select][quote author=Alannis link=topic=129092.msg839828#msg839828 date=1331572793]
Thank you for rading this any help would be greatly apprieciated.[img width=8 height=8]HTTP://www.dubaa.info/dell.gif[/img]
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SPAM ... ! Quote the post you're replying to to find out if the post is real or not. Should do it with every newcomer imho.

Nathan, can't you prevent transparent GIFs from being uploaded or perhaps ban .GIFs at all? I hate the idea of being tracked.I am definitely blocking dubaa.info in my hosts.file.

A Google search shows that forum posts with those GIFs are all over the web.
Quote from: Salmon Trout on March 12, 2012, 03:03:47 PM

I am definitely blocking dubaa.info in my hosts.file

Can't be that at all...
We never hardly get dumb kids posting on here...

Any ONE KNOW why when I go to internet explorer I get a notice that SAYS" IS NOT A VALID WIN 32 APPLICATION"? and how do I get rid of it? I have windows 98 This could be caused by a corrupt copy of IE. Check out what Microsoft has to SAY: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q303395/

Hope this helps.

Problem

Internet Explorer starts to open and then closes. Option settings seem to be correct. I have run NORTON Antivirus and there is nothing found, I also ran Webroot Spy Sweeper nothing found. IE is the latest version with the updates on service packs. I’m using XP as the operating system. No other problems with the pc that I am aware of. I can dialup and use Mozilla Firefox without any trouble as a backup browser, however I prefer the IE. Any ideas would be helpful and appreciated.



Also:
Nothing new as added or removed, nor were any changes made when the problem occurred! Be gentle with me I have just enough knowledge to get into trouble, hopefully enough to know when to ask for help before I make a bigger mess out of things. sinds when do you have this problem, perhaps you installed something wrongTry uninstalling then reinstalling IE.

Control Panel> Add/Remove Programs> Add/Remove Windows Components and then remove the tick from IE> click next and let it run through.

Reboot your system and then go through the process again and REPLACE the tick.

Try it now.Thanks for the help. I will try it out. Another question comes to mind. Can I use “system restore” ? Will “system restore” bring the IE back to the settings before the problems was encountered, or is system restore only for the operating system? Everything else with the pc is operating fine, again my only problem is IE and I did not make any changes in the settings before the date of the problem. I also had all updates and service packs long before this "bug" got me. Navigate to & double click on the iexplore.exe file.
C:\Program FILES\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
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Navigate to & double click on the iexplore.exe file.
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

Try uninstalling then reinstalling IE.

Control Panel> Add/Remove Programs> Add/Remove Windows Components and then remove the tick from IE> click next and let it run through.

Reboot your system and then go through the process again and replace the tick.

Try it now.

Just to be sure...

Online Virus Scan and Spyware Scans
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Highly recommended second Online Malware Scan
http://www.ewido.net/en/

Why not just go the microsoft download site and get the latest copy. Save it on your hard drive, uninstall what you had, reboot and then uinstall?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1e1550cb-5e5d-48f5-b02b-20b602228de6&displaylang=en

I'm on dialup with a firewall & I can't detect any speed difference at all :-?

i when i BROWSE websites using IE i get IEXPLORER.EXE application error 'the instruction at "0x04d3f870" referenced memory at "0x04d3f870". the memory could not be read'. and the window closes. can somebody tell me why it happens and how to correct it.Check your RAM first with memtester - free at www.memtest86.com, then get back yo us.

Are your adware/spyware/virus programs up to date and being used? What version of IE? Have you tried to reinstall it, or done anything with the computer prior to this? Any other symptoms at all?my IE version is 6. i use spybot, ad-aware, AVG programs.And how about the memory test?yes i have downloaded it but i don't know how to use it as it is opening in DOS.It comes with a readme.txt.
Let it run for many hours & see if it shows any errors.i runned it for 2 hrs. without any errors.Do them for me


Free online virus scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm

Free online spyware scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/spyxposer/com/spyxposer_principal.htm


i scanned with online panda and found spywares like new.net, marketscore. HPW to remove this? i have spybot and ad-aware.Google is your friend.
http://www.columbia.edu/acis/security/articles/data/marketscore.html

I'm not sure about new.net, are you sure of the name?i removed new-net using add-remove programHow about marketscore?Do you have some crapy softwares.

Some conflicting softwares also give this result.this problem occured after installing some free games from a cd which came with computer magazineDo we need to say anything now?

Just uninstall those games and see if all is well or not. thanx for help, i have already uninstalled this games.Although I don't think it's CAUSING your problem, did you remove marketscore?i have removed spywares using ur help, but when i active scan with panda it shows following spywares which it cannot disinfect. when i try to search them using command prompt or add/remove program it cannot locate/find them.

Spyware:spyware/marketscore Spyware:spyware/new.net
Spyware:spyware/searchcentrix
the error i mentioned is still coming esp after i close my ie window. secondly the drop down list in address tool bar, my recent documents and google search tool is not coming.Run Hijackthis & paste your log in here.

BTW, is your WINDOWS fully uptodate?Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 16:48:14, on 28-10-2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://g.msn.com/0SEENUS/SAOS01
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: UberButton Class - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
actually the logfile created by hijackthis is too big to post here. i have pasted only small section of it.Copy it in sections or save it as a text file, upload it & give us the link.Uhm, may I ask what you are still using Internet Explorer for?

Do any of you people ever listen?

Mozilla Firefox..

Vibhor may be on to something.....

For those of you who want to make an informed decision as to which browser may be best SUITED for you...I found the following review, after doing a Google search. It's amazing what one can find on the Web, huh?

Anyway...

The following link will give you a pretty GOOD idea as to how most of the major browser software stacks up against each other: 2012 Internet Browser Software Product Comparisons

Hopefully, some of you may find it very useful...I know I have.

Edit...

Updated the link. Sorry about that.Oh boy. Browser comparisons.

Flame war in 3, 2, 1 ..... LOL! Didn't mean to start a war...You didn't.Calmth before the storm. By the way, they should have mentioned Lynx and Chromium. One thing I'm trying to figure out is how they decided Chrome got a higher rating than Firefox for "Feature Set". I can see how Chrome would win on "Ease of Use", but not on "Feature Set".Quote from: kpac on March 17, 2012, 06:41:40 AM

One thing I'm trying to figure out is how they decided Chrome got a higher rating than Firefox for "Feature Set". I can see how Chrome would win on "Ease of Use", but not on "Feature Set".

The following link will give you a pretty good idea as to how most of the major browser software stacks up against each other

or rather a pretty good idea of what one review site says.

"TopTenReviews (TTR) is a website which aggregates reviews for software, hardware, web services, music, movies and video games from other sites and publications."

Have you ever had someone ask you what browser you use

...or which one would be best for them? If so...what do you tell them?

Do you tell them what you use and then swear by it...

or, do you suggest they do research and make their own informed decision?

One thing I'm trying to figure out is how they decided Chrome got a higher rating than Firefox for "Feature Set". I can see how Chrome would win on "Ease of Use", but not on "Feature Set".

Chrome was the first browser pwned, this year.

I believe it all boils down to one's "personal preference".

One thing I'm trying to figure out is how they decided Chrome got a higher rating than Firefox for "Feature Set". I can see how Chrome would win on "Ease of Use", but not on "Feature Set".

Amen. And, I have some preference for Opera.

If you were to use a site for software ratings...which would you prefer?

I have Googled "Jerry Ropelato"...as you suggested.

What is it about him that "turns you off" about this particular site?

Positioning the computer in an open room with the monitor facing out
Using a dial-up service for your Internet Service Provider (rather than being always connected)
Disabling your cookies (which might, however, undermine your PC's online functionality)

I can't get to www.jjay.cuny.edu my schools web page from my laptop, here at school or from home. Doesn't matter what ISP I use. I talked to the IT guy at school and he said it's my problem I tried everything( I think). Virus scan (turned up nothing), cleaned out cache, turned off fire wall, ran in safe mode, did windows update, reset to default settings, I think I tried everything. This started two weeks ago, I've added no hardware/software in months. I have cable and wireless for internet. I'm on Windows 2000 PRO. This is the only web site I can't get to. I reach www.lib.jjay.cuny.edu just fine. I keep getting can't find server message. I tried firefox and no luck. Any help would be great. I also turned off the pop up blocker (I think).

Thanks again,
RobIts working ok from this end. Try it with a different browserI tried firefox/mozilla....nothing just get the TIMED out message. Also, no yellow triangles regarding Java SCRIPT issues.

RobDid you install SP2?

You may need to disable the built-in Firewall then. Or RECONFIGURE it.Doesn't SP2 pertain to Windows XP? I have 2000 Pro. How do I get to the Internal Fire Wall thing....?try the ping command in the cmd prompt or add this site to the trusted zone siteTry the IP directly. It could be a DNS problem. http:// 209.2.54.45 I noticed that it is not pingable and does not respond to trace. However, I could reach the site with java script and cookies disabled.http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/
works perfectly for me with javascript and cookies enabled.Works for me as well. Using Firefox and using a personalized hosts.dat...

You may need to reformat and reinstall Windows if you require to access the web page frequently?no luck with www.10.3.68.243 am I putting it in wrong? and/or what should I type when in the comdpromt screen, How do i use the ping command?

Rob(ping command )after the cmd prompt type ping www.jjay.cuny.edu this should return packets lost etc..do you get any other error message besides 404?put in the ping www.jjay.cuny.edu and got 4 "timed out" messages (Packets sent: 4 Returned: 0 Lost: 4
any other ideas? what connection are you using?maybe the site in question takes a while to load and your modem settings need adjusting..like the mtu or ttl..>http://www.dslreports.com/drtcpI'm using a cable connect the computers in the lower right corner say Speed: 100.0 Mbps, Local Area connection. I'll look into the timing thing.100mps is your nic card....try these tools for a speed TEST etc>http://www.dslreports.com/tools

Considering all the trouble windows goes through to make sure you can't rid IE off of your system in the first place, I doubt he has no browser. It's easily possible he overlooked it if the shortcut wasn't on desktop You're RIGHT, it is virtually impossible to REMOVE IE from Windows.
However, it is possible (in theory), but causes a lot of problems.
I think he may have looked further than just his desktop for a browser.
If he hasn't got it/can't FIND it, the easiest solution is probably to just put Firefox on a flash drive and install it.
Alternatively, EITHER of fffreak's suggestions should work.Meanwhile he has gone missing...maybe he found his browser ....Quite possibly . . . we'd better leave a light on so he can find us . . .Thanks for the entertainment folks.

Anyone bring the cola and popcorn?

Is there a way to go to add/remove
windows componants?

Again I am ROTFLMAO...When I think
To me selfs...If he's got that Wind-ers,
then he orta have the.......................
'In -The -Net Explorerer.'

Uncle Billy would be horrified if he knew this.Quote

Quite possibly . . . we'd better leave a light on so he can find us . . .

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Don't even bother with IE. Get firefox Much better.
Assuming you're using Windows classic:
Start>programs>MS-DOS prompt> type the following:
C:\windows\explorer.exe http://www.mozilla.com
then Dload firefox.
Assuming XP, goto Accessories>prompt instead of just "MS-DOS prompt".
Assuming linux, Use a package downloader.
MacOS, I know nothing.

An interesting way to open Explorer but even that won't work...

You are right to be confused (my fault)
I had FF 3.6 upgraded to FF4 thats the time i got problems - I then WENT back to FF3.6 now my only problems are
(1) I keep getting the log-in box each time i CHANGE pages in Yahoo.
(2) when I start up I get a full page of add-ons on the screen.

I did upgrade to FF5 in the meantime in trying to solve it myself - but COMPATIBILITY became an issue so went back to FF3.6.
Now USING FF3.6 as STATED above.

Because you are POSTING here I assume you have access to the internet, download & RUN RAPTOR's programs, (on the bad computer) ESPECIALLY cwshedder.
(In safe MODE only)

Hello.

My speeds when downloading, streaming video, even just loading simple pages, have become terribly as of late - with downloading at just a handful of KB per second usually. Regardless of browser used (I have tried primarily Firefox and Chrome), speeds have become really bad. This probably began about two weeks ago or so.

Mind you, my actual internet speed anytime I measure it is consistently good (consistently over 110 Mbps down and 12 up, which is actually a bit more than I pay for). In fact right now I'm attempting to grab a malware program in the background - I'm getting 10.1 KBs, ridiculous, though my speeds reflect the numbers I just quoted. I did a speed test as I was downloading and got those numbers. Yet the download itself is only KBs per second.

The simplest YouTube video or stream (any source) stutters, loads, plays a bit, loads, etc. The smallest of downloads (say, a Minecraft mod that is only a few dozen mbs) takes several minutes, if it doesn't fail completely, when something ten times as large would have taken seconds recently.

I have cleared the browsers history, cache, etc, gotten rid of all extensions, and finally completely uninstalled and started fresh (with both Chrome and Firefox). No change.

I've run AdAware, Avast, CCleaner, Malware Bytes, Bit Defender, possibly others I'm forgetting just now?...nothing I've run has found *anything* suspicious.

Any idea what has gone wrong, I'd appreciate the help! Thx

specs;
Asus Z170-A ATX
i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
16GB (2 x 8GB) G.Skill TridentZ Series DDR4-3200
SSD - Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB
HDD - WD Caviar Blue 1TB 7200RPM
EVGA SuperNOVA G2 850W 80+ Gold
Win10 Home
splittingeve,
All your specs look good. So it would seem either something has happened to your PC or you provider is not giving you the service you pay for.
Have you asked any of you neighbors?
How are you checkin your speeds ? ?

Speedtest.net...Quote from: patio on June 24, 2018, 06:00:12 PM

How are you checkin your speeds ? ?

Speedtest.net...

splittingeve,
All your specs look good. So it would seem either something has happened to your PC or you provider is not giving you the service you pay for.
Have you asked any of you neighbors?

Just a few minutes ago when I tried to use the Google search engine it took me to a page ASKING me for a captcha to prove I was not a robot. It also explained that it detected unusual traffic from my IP address. I tried to use the engine about three or four times before it disappeared and I could use Google normally again.

Since it went away does that mean I can ignore it or should I be concerned that something could be wrong with the router or any of my network devices?Anyone ELSE using your network/internet CONNECTION to do stuff that would flag it?My parents and sister. I'm pretty sure they don't do anything to do that. My sister has a boyfriend who has a tablet he SUES here. I think since he uses it here he must be using the network. It's been like that for a couple of months now and I have no idea what he does on it.

We also have a neighbour who knows our password but he lives like fifteen minutes away from here.See Here...I always get that message when I go to Google using Tor, which is why I chose DuckDuckGo, which doesn't seem to mind.
I don't use tor or any VPN. Which makes this especially odd. But what's even odder is that they just stopped. I can use google fine now with no message like it from them.I got a feeling more people are using your internet than you think...If this is the case what is your advice? And how can I confirm for certain that our internet is being sponged?Put a router password on it and give it only to family members.Check your settings and software for vulnerabilities. It is very risky to keep your internet so open. Put strong passwords everywhere you can and change privacy settings. The router is a device that can be exploited. Change your password occasionally and share them with your family membersKinda what was suggested...back in February...

Wondered if Firefox was using to much ram/cpu, I checked task manager & saw a 'trillion' items. Don't even know what most of it is ; startups, also. What to keep intact, what to GET rid of ? Wen in IDLE, the load on the CPU is very light. So it MAY be you have some backround taks the is doing some kind of job. Like a vius scan. Or a download. Or a automatic uMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition date.
What happens if you reboot and discoue from the internet?A trillion is alot...wanna MAYBE provide more details ? ?

BTW it ain't all FireFox's faultMany background processes are related to programs you are running all the time, software and other programs OS runs. BUT unfortunately, there is a lot of malicious files that can use your CPU and appear in the Task Manager as running in the background. I would advise you to fully scan your PC with anti-malware or alternative malware fighting program so you can see which ones are safe and which ones are not.
You can also manually check the location of the concerning file. And then you DETERMINE if it is essential or notHave you compared Fire Fox to other browsers?
Here is a list of bowers that claim to be less hungry for memory.
https://mashtips.com/best-lightweight-browsers-for-windows/
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There are proofs all over the internet about how these giants drain our system memory and the precious battery life and what not, thanks to commercial competency.

certain web sites i visit, for instance cnn.com, SEEM to be stuck on August 30th, so nothing on the page that has been updated since then is showing up, it is just the same way it looked on the 30th
please help
Michael RobertsonWhat do you use for a connection, dial-up, cable...? And have you TRIED refreshing the pages manually?i have earthlink dial-up, and ive tried refreshing the page, reconnecting, restarting my computer, but the pages are still stuck on Augues 30thwell actually it appears to have only affected sites i looked at on the 30th, everyother site is working fineTry clearing your history, cahce and all of that.nope that didnt workok i got some to work by going to internet options/ temporay internet files settings, and changeing "check for mewer versions of stored pages" to "every visit to the page" cnn still is stuck on the 30th though, seems to be the only one.....ILL play around some more*newerMozilla Firefox

You can also attempt to set all your Internet Settings to default.

Did you clean cookies, history and cache?how do you clean cookies, and where is the cachemaybe your firewall is stopping you or pop killer or spy killer?try and add cnn to your trusted site zone?in tools/internet options /security..Internet Explorer: Tools - Internet Options

Windows: Start -> Settings -> Configuration -> Internet Options

Press the Remove Cookies, Remove files (cache) and the Remove History button.nope nothing has worked so FAR nope nothing has worked so far What operating system are you running, maybe a system restore to the 29TH will work ??Are you certain these pages are updated? Is your firewall perhaps blocking them?

I still seem to have the KERNAL32.dll problem and here is more info. The message generally occurs when I exit IE. I have been looking at some mesages posted here and note that there are other browsers than can be used, such as FOXFIRE. If I should install it and am happy with it can I somehow delete Internet Explorer? I do have netscape on the computer but generally use it as an E-mail ramp. I've looked in the add/remove folder but do not see it there. More than anything I would like to find the cause of my problem. When I do exit IE it sometimes seems to lock up. When I use the Ctrl/Alt/delete buttons it will generally end the task but it SHUTS down most of the system drivers. I then must re-start to get the drivers up and running again. I'm fairly confident that I had this problem once before and resolved it but cannot remember the fix. HELP !!!!!

I am running Win ME and IE 5.5. I've tried to upgrade newer versions of IE and the download happens OK but when I try to setup I get an error message that I cannot remember right now. I know that doesn't help but thats where I'm at right now.scan for trojans>http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/.......did ie6 install....what anti-virus program is it NORTON?....You can uninstall Internet Explorer from the software list. However, I recommend you keep it installed because not all websites are made for Firefox. However, the chances of running into such a website are quite slim and Firefox's superiority makes up for that.

Rather than uninstalling Internet Explorer, I suggest you SET Mozilla Firefox as your default browser. It will ask if you want to do so when you launch Firefox.Yes I do have Norton AV on the system. Came with the computer. Haven't heard much good about it.LSC9901........If you have Norton 2004 ....it's a very good program .....a bit of a resource hog ,but if you set it up properly and make sure you have it configued to get the auto UPDATES it will not let you down.
*****Check the subscription lenght ....it may only be good for 90 days******


cheers dl65 I just ran Stinger and found a w32Bagle virus. It also deleted it. Dunno if that will help but it surely will not hurt to be rid of it.which goes to show that norton should have found it...?

i have TRIED to download these two youtube vids in multiple ways but with no luck i have tried to download them with a program and some website that say they can save youtube vids and i have all so tried to do it with this
http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2008/04/download-youtube-videos-as-mp4-files.html
but is still wont work
the two youtube vids are
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mier94pbnU&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=AD5B880806EBE0A4&index=40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PASSD2OcU0c
I see you POSTED in that Download Youtube Video topic. Did you try all the suggestions?
(More specifically, Download Helper)PwnYoutubeyeah i have tried themWhat browser are you using?firefox v 3.0.10Quote

but is still wont work

do you have realplayer 11? Did you try keepvideo?

what? Of course it does, I think it may be ver 12 that has it though. I done it both ways so I know that it works.

does not work (same as above)

I am quite interested in what kind of Firewalls people use (Software) and the reason why they prefer that particulair Firewall.

I myself use Zone Alarm, I have yet to try another brand but I find Zone Alarm (Registered) to be very user FRIENDLY. The only downside of this program is that it tends to make certain full screen appliances crash when it asks if they are allowed to connect to the Internet for the first time.Hi,

I use it. Dont have that problem. Never had it. Have full screen apps using for 1st time, all the time. Suggest you read the manual or online help to resolve your problem.

B™o™B™SymantecQuote

Hi,

I use it. Dont have that problem. Never had it. Have full screen apps using for 1st time, all the time. Suggest you read the manual or online help to resolve your problem.

B™o™B™

Symantec

....zone alarm is not really any good for win 2k/xp.?....

I CANT GET ANY PAGES TO LOAD FROM INTERNET EXPLORER THEY START THEN JUST STOP ALSO CANT DOWNLOAD ANYTHINGPlease stop USING CAPS LOCK. It is perceived as SHOUTING and is quite rude. Caps should be used for emphasizing KEYWORDS, not whole posts.

TRY checking your internet connection. Ping a website, like google.com, and see what happens.

Ping google.com

i am having a problem with ie 7 and mcafee site advisor. i a RUNTIME error message saying runtime has been REQUESTED to TERMINATE it in a unusal manner, and gives the location of .... temp/siteadvisor. i thought about uninstalling siteadvisor but it seems like it might uninstall in the NEXT hundred years , so i cancel the uninstall. iknow other people have had this problem, but i cannot find the posts. please help

Among my Explorer 6.0.29xxx "Add-ons" is an item called "Store Cool" which refers to the showdent.dll file, which is located in the C:\Programs\Stupid Ford directory which has one other file called equpload.bin in it. Norton scans them as clean. I have the add-on disabled SINCE I have no idea what it is, and Google SEARCHES return only 1 tech-guys item, that being a log-file showing someone else had Stupid Ford as a running process (I don't). What brought me to this was a search for the web accessory "toggle images.exe" which is MISSING on my system...and M'soft searches about this PROBLEM are UNPRODUCTIVE. And THAT, in turn, was PROMPTED by images not loading on web pages (some do, some don't) which was the original problem I was trying to fix. Any help for this, uh, er, situation?? Thanks!

When I google I get the typical thousands of hits, but when I click an item I get anouther engine. The most common one is "FindOgo. How can I get rid of it.
I run IE7 on XP on a HP desktop. I use CA Internet Security Suite>It's likely your BROWSER has been hijacked, first if you've installed any recent tool bars or have any new tool bars at the top of your browser window often uninstalling these tool bars through the Windows Add/Remove PROGRAMS will resolve this issue.

Otherwise I'd suggest trying a spyware program such as Windows Defender and scanning and cleaning the COMPUTER of any spyware or other malware.

Ok. So, Firefox & Internet Explorer DO NOT work. When I try using them, they say "unable to connect" & "Page cannot be displayed". But, Opera works just fine. My internet works fine. I can get on AIM & stuff like that. It's just those 2 browsers. Personally, I don't like IE anyways, but FIREFOX is my default browser & it won't work! IE stopped working a few months ago out of no where & I didn't think anything of it because I don't use it often. But, then out of no where, Firefox does the same thing. I've called my internet service provider (bellsouth) & they say "just use opera". I don't know what else to do. If someone knows anything or could help me out I'd GREATLY apperciate it!!

KristinQuote

I've called my internet service provider (bellsouth) & they say "just use opera"

It's been a very long time since I had to reinstall my OS, but I do RECALL that I was able to save my favorite PLACES (IE?) - of course now I exclusively use Mozilla. Their HELP menu does not address this issue. I don't want to lose all my bookmarks. Can someone walk me through it, please? Thank you sooooo much! Bookmarks / Organize bookmarks / File / Export

Alan <>< Mozbackup:
http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.com/
will save all your settings (bookmarks, mail, CONTACTS, history, extensions, cache etc.). Works for Thunderbird as well.Good catch Broni...i was just about to suggest the same.
A must have for all Mozilla users.Never failed on me

I can't turn them on. When I try it says that "windows updates have been DISABLED by the administrator" but I am the administrator. This is part of the problem I was fixing when I messed up my video. I would get this message as well as other messages that said that "this operation has been cancelled due to restrictions..." and "registry editor has been disabled by the administrator" I USED regcure and solved the last two, but the windows updates are still disabled.You say, that now, you DO have an access to "regedit".
If so, go there, and check these settings:

1.Click START, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.

2.Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER, expand Software, expand Microsoft, expand Windows, expand CurrentVersion, and then expand Policies.

3.If the Windows Update key exists, click Windows Update.

4.In the right pane, if the DisableWindowsUpdateAccess DWORD value exists, right-click DisableWindowsUpdateAccess, and then click Delete.

5.Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER, expand Software, expand Microsoft, expand Windows, expand CurrentVersion, and then expand Policies.

6.If the Explorer key exists, click Explorer.

7.In the right pane, if a DisableWindowsUpdateAccess DWORD exists, right-click DisableWindowsUpdateAccess, and then click Delete.

8.In the right pane, if a NoWindowsUpdate DWORD value exists, right-click NoWindowsUpdate, and then click Delete.

9.Expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, expand Software, expand Microsoft, expand Windows, expand CurrentVersion, and then expand Policies.

10.If the Explorer key exists, click Explorer.

11.In the right pane, if a DisableWindowsUpdateAccess DWORD exists, right-click DisableWindowsUpdateAccess, and then click Delete.

12.In the right pane, if a NoWindowsUpdate DWORD value exists, right-click NoWindowsUpdate, and then click Delete.

13.Close Registry Editor, and then restart your computer.
when I try to turn them on it says "windows updates have been disabled by the administrator". I am the administarator and I have never disabled them.You may have some malware on your computer, then.
I'd like to TAKE a look at your HijackThis log. Get it here: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download5554.html, and post its log at "Computer Viruses and Spyware".I posted my log over there it seems long I hope I didn't post a bunch of useless info. I was able to go to install updates by going to the website and doing it myself. I still can not turn on the updates, but this felt good as I could not do that just a day ago. Making headway here. Thank You.Your HJT log ANALYSIS is ready.

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I still can not turn on the updates

I a Dell Inspiron E1505. Just recently, I upgraded to Internet Explorer 7. After IE7 automatically downloaded some upgrades several days later, I have been unable to view windows...

Here's the kicker...I can get online, but every site I go to, I'm "unable to view the page". There's the typical blurb about how to check and fix, then at the bottom it says "cannot find sever DNS error..."

The strange thing is, I can use my IM and can see that I am clearly connected to the internet. I just can't view internet pages.

I've talked to DEll, and because my 30 day warrantee has run out, it will cost $250 to get support.

I've also reset my defaults and removed IE7.
I've tryed loading Foxfire, but it does the same thing.
The computer won't let me retrieve from a prior date because to many down loads have been done.

Because of these IE7 updates, I think something has been altered in my computer programming that won't let me view internet pages.

Can someone help?!
I believe, you double posted. I GAVE you some advice in some other thread.. QUOTE from: Broni on October 15, 2007, 12:48:08 PM

I believe, you double posted. I gave you some advice in some other thread..

not sure what the problem could be. can use messenger and send e-mails but when I try to access the internet I get the page that says it can't connect.

Any ideas of what the problem may be? I called my internet provider but since it wasn't a problem with them thier response was basically take it to the shop...i am a college student so extra cash is hard to find.

Any tips, ideas or suggestions WOULD be appreciated!Since your internet connection is working (email, messenger), first thing to try would be to use another browser, just to see if any web page will open from there.
What browser are you using now? What WINDOWS version?i believe it it is the most recent version if IE...IE7.
not sure how to get another browser downloaded as I can't connect to the internet...any suggestions?

If it's IE7 (to check, open IE, click Help>About).
GO Tools>Internet Options>Advanced TAB, and click on "Reset" button.I'm having this problem, too. I updated to IE7 about a week ago, when IE7 downloaded updates, I was no longer able to view window pages, but could use both AIM and MySpace IM.

My computer shows a clear SIGNAL to my wireless router. I've even tried a hard wire straight to the modem. Still the same result.
I think it was a problem with one of the IE7 updates.

Something has messed with the programming inabling us to view internet pages.
I've tried loading another browser (firefox) and still the same result.
I've reset my browser settings.
I've turned off my firewall protection.
I've had my company IT guy give me all the basics.

This is clearly in the computer, not a connection or server problem.

Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505
running IE7
wireless and or ethernet DSL connection


Any help would be greatly appreciated...Since, you are not able to use neither browser, it looks like your CONNECTION settings got messed up.
You can try System Restore, byt before you do this, try to run TCP Optimizer: http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.phpQuote from: Broni on October 15, 2007, 12:39:55 PM

Since, you are not able to use neither browser, it looks like your CONNECTION settings got messed up.
You can try System Restore, byt before you do this, try to run TCP Optimizer: http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php

Is this XP or Vista that you're using? Do have the service pack installed? Do you have the latest updates? What do you mean by "won't let me retrieve"?

Thought I'd share this great page that contains an extensive list of comparisons in Internet browser vulnerabilities. Definitely worth a read and may help those who have not tried alternative browsers such as Firefox and Opera to consider it.

http://www.webdevout.net/browser-securityOk.....what does it mean?So if I'm reading that correctly Opera is the most secure of those 3.Excellent reading. Thank you

That's why, I've never touched Internet Explorer.
I wish it was a way to get rid of that thing off of my computer, but surely it's integrated with Windows, so I have to live with it.

In Europe, they keep fighting Micro$oft back. Successfully!

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article2472555.ece

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Microsoft loses appeal against £342m EU fine over software sharing

Microsoft was left reeling yesterday after a bruising defeat at the hands of European judges who upheld a record fine on the software giant for abusing its dominant market position to crush competition.

In a landmark ruling by the European Court of First Instance, regulators won a comprehensive victory in a nine-year battle with the American company to force it to share its secret software codes and sell its products separately rather than in packages.

Microsoft executives SAID that they would comply with the European Commission’s demands to open up their products to greater competition, but vowed to study the 248-page judgment before deciding whether to appeal.

Anti-trust lawyers were divided last night over the wider implications but agreed Microsoft would have to make dramatic changes. Microsoft faces further complaints about the exclusivity of its Office and Outlook software, both of which it may now have to make much more open to competition.

The judges in Luxembourg supported a fine of €497 million (£345 million) and confirmed the Commision’s ruling that by bundling up Windows MEDIA Player with its Windows operating system, Microsoft had damaged rival media players’ ability to compete. They ALSO upheld an order by the Commission in 2004 that Microsoft supply technical information to other companies, such as Sun Microsystems, so that they can make their servers compatible with Windows-based software.

Microsoft had argued that owners of Windows-based PCs were not compelled to use its media player and that by sharing protocols, which were protected by patents, it was being forced to give away valuable intellectual property at little or no cost. “The court observes that it is beyond dispute that, in consequence of the tying, consumers are unable to acquire the Windows operating system without simultaneously acquiring Windows Media Player,” the judgment said. “In that regard, the court considers that neither the FACT that Microsoft does not charge a separate price for Windows Media Player nor the fact that consumers are not obliged to use that media player is irrelevant.”

Neelie Kroes, the Competition Commissioner, said: “Microsoft cannot abuse its Windows monopoly to exclude competitors in other markets.” She said that the verdict should see Microsoft’s 95 per cent share of the PC software market reduce, but would not name a target figure.

Microsoft has argued that the ruling will stifle its creativity and that of other successful companies by forcing them to hand innovative secrets straight to rivals. Brad Smith, Microsoft’s GENERAL counsel, vowed to comply with the demands.

Microsoft lost on all major points, winning only a minor victory on the technical issue of the independent trustee appointed to oversee the company’s implementation of the ruling.

Christos Genakos, a research associate at the Centre for Economic Performance, said: “This ruling has reestablished the credibility of EU’s competition policy and proves decisively that there is scope for intervention even in fast-evolving industries.”

Maurits Dolmans, a lawyer with the City firm Clearly Gottlieb, said: “The Commission is not going to suddenly regulate everybody. Microsoft is really an exception, there is no other company in the world that has so many products out there for so many consumers – 90 per cent plus of the market, close to a billion PCs out there with Microsoft products.”

European Union regulators are “studying” a consumer complaint that Microsoft Corp. forces computer makers to sell machines that are preloaded with Windows, excluding other operating systems such as Linux.

The European Commission, the EU’s antitrust regulator, discussed the issue in a Wednesday letter to the consumer that sent the complaint. The consumer complained that Microsoft makes users pay for Windows even if they want to remove it or buy a computer without the software.

“We received the complaint, and we’re studying it,” Jonathan Todd, a commission spokesman, said Friday

For the last 2 days, my computer goes to a www6.comcast.net rather than comcast..........Nobody elses computer does this. I have ZONE alarm it it SAYS I have a new network??? How can I get that to change, or what happened. I am pretty stupid, but I neverlet things change without permission so I am concerned......

What can I do

TThere's nothing you can do. www6.comcast.net is their new website address. If you USE www.comcast.net you will get one of their old flash based websites. You can contact comcast directly and talk to them about it if you like, however this is a change they made on their end and changed their URL.

Within 5 minutes of logging into my e-mail account to check my mail, I get a window appearing with "Internet EXPLORER has encountered a problem and needs to close. If you were in the middle of something...." and then everything closes and goes straight back to desktop. If I re-open IMMEDIATELY it does the same thing. If I restart and then begin again, it does the same thing. One day the browser closed 5 times within 30 minutes. I've noticed that it doesn't do it as OFTEN if I don't stay logged in to Yahoo, but it still does it none the less. I have recently done a complete systemn restore/recovery, I have IE 7, WINDOWS XP, Panda antivirus/firewall 2007, (high protection) w/ recent scan of entire computer. Nothing out of the ordinary shows up on scans, don't know what else to do! Any suggestions welcomed and appreciated. Similar problem. Started happening with IE 6, upgraded to 7, still happening. Also have XP. Doesn't happen when I'm using Outlook or Netscape - only IE. Any help is greatly appreciated.Not sure about this one try MOZILLA

http://www.mozilla.org/download.htmlfablious, after you did the complete system restore, did that make any difference? "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem..."

.... Windows Update.I 've encouterd same/ similar problem running with XP SP2 & IE7; if I right click IE icon on desktop and choose "start without add ons" problem resovled. The error message only occurs on my system when I access certain URL and always happens for the those specific URL. I've tried disabling all add ons but prob remains only clears when I start IE without add ons