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Hi,

My internet explorer and MSN (any microsoft products) does not work with the internet even THOUGH I'm connected.

As a result I have been using Netscape and Opera and ICQ which all work fine.

I have TRIED to
-reset my settings to explorer and that didn't fix the PROBLEM.
-I tried to reinstall explorer in add/remove, but when it restarted nothing happened and the icon is gone from add/remove.
-Reinstall from CD, it says that I already have the lastes version so I can't install.

I have no idea what could be wrong, it just stopped working one day after my computer froze while playing an ONLINE game.

Please help. Thanks

Check that your firewall isn't blocking it.Scan for viruses/trojans and manually download and install the latest security updates.

Hello .. I have a real problem with IE6SP1 on XP-Pro with current MS security updates; IE is unable to load anything other than the "can't load anything ... detect network SETTINGS ... contact network administrator ... check tools/ internet options/ advanced/ security/ use SSL 2.0, use SSL 3.0, use TLS 1.0 "

I've tried to remedy this ... with instructions from MS, theeldergeek.com, kellys-korner.com, the Microsoft MVPS site, and more

I am succesful at uninstalling IE and OE ...

Here's the failures ... (this isn't the actual order I tried them)
-- unplugged the machine's network cable and plugged the phone line directly into the wall ...
-- the whole gamut of start/run/ commands to reset, dns, wintrust, softpub ... the repair utility ... etc
-- downloaded iefix.exe ... a ms tool
-- cleared the TCP/IP stack
-- removed all network clients, protocols, and services ... then re-installed them ...
-- removed all com ports and re-installed them (as outined at HP.com ... it's an HP Pre-load)
-- removed all ISP software
-- removed all internet connections (the ISP auto-cfg ones) then set up manual connection WITHOUT the MS ICF enabled
-- attempted to SUCCEED at re-installing by changing the (correct) "IsInstalled" registry values from "1" to "0"
-- lowered EVERY SECURITY setting from within IE, tools/internet options/security/ ... internet, intranet, trusted, restricted ... to enable and allow anything and everything access to this machine
-- the dial-up numbers are correct ...
-- it's not behind a firewall ... all anti virus has been disabled ...
-- it's scanned after each FAILED attempt of using IE; with current versions of McAfee VirusScan, McAfee Stinger, and Norton too ...
-- I have even PAID Microsoft to send me the complete IE6 SP1 CD for network administrators ...

And all I can do is ping ... I'm guessing the inevitable ... re-install XP ... but I'm not believing that's really going to work without formatting ... Does anyone have suggestions ... am I missing something ...

Thanks in advance!!
Robinwas this an upgrade?or do you dual boot ..i would forget ie6 and go for firefox or avant browsers if this work my thoughts are ie6 should placed in the forget it BIN for good..more holes than you would dream of?Check XP's built in firewall. The upgrade might have turned it on (but its not configured).download a better browser like Mozilla or Mozilla Firefox!
even Netscape works better! try netstat in the c:\>Sorry, I have been untimely at responding, but have had some family health emergencies

--Yes, it's an upgrade from XP Home to XP Pro
--No, it's not a dual boot
--No, MS Firewall is not enabled, we use McAfee Firewall but it is currently not enabled
--This is at work, and of course I use Mozilla at home ...

Interestingly enough, these are HP Pre-loads so here's what fixed it
--I F10 re-booted to restore the disk to its original out of box state, complete with junk

--I stripped the disk to OS, drivers, McAfee VirusScan & Firewall, and some utilites

--created c:\HP SaveC\ off the root of c:
--created c:\HP SaveD\ off the root of c:

--copied the entire c: drive into c:\HP SaveC\ and d: into c:\HP SaveD\

--created c:\WINPro

--Re-Installed XP Pro into c:\WINPro\

--Upon re-boot, as expected, it displayed the "dual boot menu" with choices being "... XP Home" and "... XP Professional"

--Selected XP Home
--Now, there are 2 sets of users in C:\Documents and Settings\
--1st Set is for XP Home .... owner, default, all users etc
--2nd Set is for XP Pro .... owner.A1MAIN, default.A1MAIN, etc
--A1MAIN=machine name

--Copied c:\Documents and Settings\default.A1MAIN\*.* to C:\Documents and Settings\default\*.* overwriting all, continued this for each directory in docs and settings, then renamed *.A1MAIN to *.Pro (this was time consuming)
--Copied c:\WINPro\*.* into C:\windows\*.* overwriting only drivers
--Deleted c:\WINPro

--Re-Booted and again there was a "dual boot menu" selected XP Pro
--Back to C:\Documents and Settings ... deleting and renaming

--Edited boot.ini by 1st deleting all references to XP Pro then changing all "XP Home" text to "XP Pro"
--Ran some registry utilities and did some manual editing removing "XP Home" text

--Back to C:\Documents and Settings ... deleting all *.A1MAIN (which are un-used now)
--Re-Ran some registry utilities and did some manual editing
--copied the entire c: drive into c:\HP SaveC\ and d: into c:\HP SaveD\

--Life is almost good again!

--Loaded Microsoft XP SP1 CD, .NET stuff, Microsoft IE6 SP1 CD, and re-installed utilities
--Loaded McAfee ASAP Service
--Re-booted and Now Life is good again ... for now

--Seems quite peculiar that with lots of time and thought one is able to spoof the OS this simply ... I have attempted to list out the steps I used sequentially, but its likely that there will be uniqueness for most machines that may require something different along the way.

--Please DO NOT assume these steps will work exactly as outlined above for your configurations, and of course follow them at your own risk!! I will certainly NOT accept any responsibility for anyone that chooses to follow the above instructions!!

robin

I am getting the following ERROR message and can't get anywhere on my computer. If anyone has any suggestions, please contact me. I am running Windows 98 with a cable modem and my tech support has expired.

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library
Program C:\Program Files\INTERNET Explorer\IExplore.EXE
This application has requested Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way. Contact application's support TEAM for more info.

I have not done anything to my computer except update to Internet Explorer 6 http://www.sureshotsoftware.com/articles/scripterrors.html

My computer got hacked into when my firewall was down, so i had to start my PC over from scratch. I've been re-downloading programs that i had before. Now, i can't open the Javascript pop ups. I don't KNOW what program i need to do so. I know that my computer can because before my drive's were erased i was able too. I'm really CONFUSED and i would really appreciate some help. thank-you!click the tabs for tools /internet/options/advanced defaults settings and the security tab click do the same in there what system are you using...Im using windows XP, internet explorer.m$oft has disowned java you could download this plug-in >http://www.java.com/en/download/windows_automatic.jsp or try firefox or avant browsers intead of ie..?Matt T........open your browser.....click on tools/internet options...then select the advanced tab.......scroll down and see if you see either Java [SUN] or just below it may be Microsoft VM ..... If one or the other isnt there , you can GET microsoft vm from the Ms update site .....If your drive was wiped clean there will be a lot of upgrades to D/L . To get Sun Java .....go to http://wwws.sun.com/software/download/ click on the Java technology ...Get it free link .......this should solve your problem ..

Hope this HELPS
dl65

All my normal favorites list dissapeared and was replaced with hundreds upon hundreds of folders and FILES, many of which I recognize as being on my computer. A few of them are undeletable, as well. What's going on?!SCAN for spyware.what system are you using winxp...?reboot f8 on key KEEP tapping it and chose LAST GOOD config..this maybe an error related to ie6..

Every time i go to this one particular website on my internet explorer, i try downloading a file, i click once on it and it starts automatically downloading the file to my TEMPORARY FOLDER. I want to change that but I dont kno how. I also tried clickin with the SECOND button of the MOUSE and save target as but the second button is disabled on that website. Help me please. what website is this ?why i want to try it and see if it does the same thing...for this website you need to make your own username and SCREEN name(which is free), than try downloadin any games, the website is http://members.lycos.co.uk/romdomain/rom.php?romnumhqllpp=1360%20-%20Pokemon%20FireRed.zip

and that is not the onnly website that does that almost every website that i want to download from does that.You can change the path if you wish to download a file by selecting the 'Save as' button.

By the way, I donot believe ROMs are legal.they are legal if you play if u download them and than delete them in 24 hours.Why would they stop being legal after 24 hours?

I have no idea. thats what it sssays in the agreement, download the rom and delete it in 24 hours, and by the way the save target as dont really works 100%of the time. Does anybody know any other way???I suggest you look on that website for a guide or FAQ as how to properly download ROM's. Perhaps contact the Webmaster.

The way I see it, you should be able to use Save As.

You could try looking for a different browser such as Mozilla Firefox:

Mozilla FirefoxQuote

Every time i go to this one particular website on my internet explorer, i try downloading a file, i click once on it and it starts automatically downloading the file to my TEMPORARY FOLDER. I want to change that but I dont kno how. I also tried clickin with the second button of the mouse and save target as but the second button is disabled on that website. Help me please.

hi hope you guys can help me
I have a new (PC)computer with XP and IE
I have a CD ROM of a text book which I used on my old PC which loads a base program on the computer and than uses IE to search the CD and display the chapters etc I dont know the proper name but Im sure you know what I mean
But when I click on a CHAPTER to view nothing happens and I get "error on page" at the bar on the bottom of the page, seems the program will not read info from the CD
thanks for the help and sorry for the beginners description
I believe the name you are REFERRING to is 'Folders'

Here is a list of words that may help you better express yourself: OPERATING System Definitions

I donot quite understand the problem, your CD has to be read by using Internet Explorer? Why can you not open it by using Windows Explorer or My Computer?

I have never heard of a program such as that, could you perhaps show US the name?

A different browser may be the answer for you:
Mozilla FirefoxQuote

I believe the name you are referring to is 'Folders'

Here is my problem. I just want to install a wireless PC card ONTO my old laptop, but I need IE 5.5 or above. So i try connecting to AOL from so long ago and the mail works, but nothing else does. It might be because the site where i got the access numbers from has like a thing that says "Baud Rate V.90" which might mean it only works with AOL 9.0?? so now im thinking, well maybe i can network my laptop to my computer for a little while just to get the internet CONNECTION...but it has no ETHERNET jack. So..can i network it through a USB??? Or is there an easier way i can do this...like getting IE 6.0 ON A CD!!! I hate how their system works....

thanks a lot
Daviddirect cable connection and wan springs to mind...netgear what o/s silly question i know but it may help your woes You can network through USB using a USB network cable. Price around 15-20 quid. Or connect through parallel/ serial if you laptop has these connections. Or why not get yourself a LAN card that sits in your PCMCIA slot. That way you will have fast reliable cabled network and internet connection sharing. USB network dongles by Belkin are good, plug and play. I have one for gaming, works a dream.
Lots of POSSIBILITIES to connect laptops and desktops. Unless you have a good working knowledge of wireless networking, then i would go for .11g or you may find it slow with 11b wireless. I have 3 laptops and desktops and find wireless unreliable, go for a cable network, cheaper and reliable. Hope this helps.

There are some files in my Temporary Internet Folder that i can't delete. Whats the deal?What sort of files are you referring to? is it EXE, COM, HML, TXT, DOC OR? If you cant delete STRAIGHT AWAY you might NEED to use a bit of DOS to the job.........

PS let use know what sort of file and a name of that fileSome may still be in use and will be removed when you reset the computer. And recreated once you run Internet Explorer. (That is what often happens to the files I cannot remove.)

You should not bother about your temporary Internet files folder too much, it does not take up that much space. Leaving a few files BEHIND cannot do your computer any wrong.

I recently purchased a used scanner, it CAME with 3 installation discs, I installed it and it seems to be on my hard drive, but when I click on the scanner icon, I get this error message, " THE SHELL 32.DLL FILE is linkedto the missingexport SHLWAPI .DLL:SH REG US VALU A ". What does this mean and how do I fix it?
I would APPRECIATE any help to make my scanner work.
Billyboy

• What Operating System are you using?
  
• What scanner are you refering to?
  
• Is it a legal copy?
  
• Is the scanner compatible with your current Operating System?
  
• Is your refrigerator running?
  

PLZZZ somebody help i cant gt to hotmail and when i tell the computer to change the homepafe it works once then NEVER agian?http://www.gmpservices.com/Articles/hijack.Zak J. Kenshin........Another CASE of the dreaded hijacker.....Download cwshedder.......
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html
It will control it .....run hijackthis and have it fix the ERRORS......

GOOD LUCK

dl65 Please Read This First - Viruses & Spyware

Okay... well i might as well explain it all.... First my ie will not open at all....but msn explorer and msn and evrything else works fine.... but then msn explorer started not working so restarted the computer and now it TELLS me that i'm working offline on internet explorer and wont let me get on msn or anything....And i cant change it because it wont even open!!! but outlook express and kazaa still work... its all so confusing!!
Help me plez!!!!Kazaa still works? Ofcourse, how else do you think Internet Explorer stopped working.

Remove Kazaa (Do humanity a favour) and read through this post: Please Read This First - Viruses & Spyware (Click here.)

It will tell you about the different programs that may help you solve your problems.oh and i've tried scanning for viruses many times... and it says i have none...Adware and Trojans still remain. I suggest you use a different virus SCANNER (If you are not going to name what you have used, how do you expect us to help you?)

I suggest you DOWNLOAD the latest security UPDATES from Microsoft.com (Again, we require a name. What OS are you using?).

Also, clean the registry and remove redundant files.

i have a google pop up BLOCKER and it blocks MOST pop ups, but then pop ups i want, like when i click a link and a new window opens, it blocks it and i cant get it. i tried turning it off and it STILL blocks it, do i have some unknows pop up blocker? plz help!Please Read This First - VIRUSES & SPYWARE

Please, people, scroll down when you enter the forum for all virus and Spyware RELATED issues.

Can this be converted in to something readable? It came from hotmail.
Help,
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Most LIKELY, it is junkmail. Or a virus.

If you donot know from whom it came or if you donot know what to do with it, contact the PERSON that sent it.

And PLEASE, read up on Hotmail's junkmail articles.

please help...
i'm wondering how i'm able to delete or get rid of old, out dated web pages or addresses of a formerly active page?

for instance....if a web SITE was once VIABLE and active...but now the web site is closed and the information is no longer relevant or accurate....how can i DELETE or get rid of the ADDRESS? i don't WANT anyone to be able to even SEARCH on this past/previously correct information, which now is NOT accurate. the web site no longer EXISTS...but the first lines, address, etc show up when one does a search on a name or word that relates to the former site.

any help??? thanks.

Sorry, but there is nothing you can do. As long as there are fragments or references in a search engines cache it will still show up. Over time they will expire from the caches.You mean you want all traces of it removed from YOUR computer? You cannot remove it from the online web it self.

Go to:

(Internet Explorer 6.0)

• Extra
  
• Internet Options
  
• Clean cache, history and cookies (This will remove all previous browsing history)
  

• Start
  
• Settings
  
• Configuration
  
• Internet Options
  
• Clean cache, history and cookies (This will remove all previous browsing history)
  

Hello Forum: I use IE6.0 99% of the time. I also have Mozilla Firefox and sometimes open it while using IE. However, all GIF images have the Mozilla Firefox logo AFFIXED to them in Temp. Internet File and in My Documents, even though I used IE to access the GIF image. I do not understand why this is happening. Can anyone help.
Thank YouIs this winxp and is ie6 you default browser? more info always helps the more the merryer.....some kinda conflict winxp info on gifs>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q260650 have you CHOSEN to open these files with?//?merlin_2 : thanks for the feedback-Win98-using netzero isp-which uses IE-(using IE 6.0)-I uninstalled Firefox(which was not my default browser) and now all gif. images have the IE logo on them-my next project will be to uninstall AOL which I have had on a 7 month!!! trial.

Thanks againbill.....Getting rid of AOL .....is a pain......you will find bits and pieces of it all through your machine......Possibly that why there was ( possibly still is ) an CLASS action LAW suit against them.......You will be well rid of them.
Good luck PURGING it ......I know a number of people who ended up formatting their machine to get it all out.

Cheers,

dl65 we have a saying for aol but i will not go there try this >http://www.2-spyware.com/parasite-master-aol.htmlmerlin_2 and dl65: Thanks for the info re:AOL-I know AOL is hard to root out but I am persistent. I have a site which has an "uninstall AOL" download and have the
spyware site which merlin referenced
Thanks

We have 2 computers at home, only 1 of which isn't working correctly. About 2 months ago we got a cable modem (through Service Electric) and a Network Everywhere router. I had both computers running through the router, but one loaded about 20x faster than the other. The obvious problem seemed like the router. My next move was to CONNECT the slow COMPUTER directly to the modem using the USB. The slow computer says its connection speed is 12Mbps, while the one running faster is only 8 Mbps.
Any IDEAS on the problem?
THANKS.what nic cards what o/s and what config have you used mshome 192.etc...is the slower one defraged clean internet history disk clean up....It had been defragged, etc. Messed around with the anti-virus software last night. After HOURS of uninstalling, installing, and tweaking it finally works as it should. Thanks for the suggestions.

Im trying to download this game called Singles Flirt Up Your Life..I got through the download process but than I push a button that says Purchase Now..and when I do it GOES to a site that says Action Cancelled. I have tried to get to it many times. I think it may be Internet Explorer..Could someone please help me? THANKS!The site is probably not functioning right now or has moved. I'm not even going to ask you any questions about this game you're trying to play.No its not REALLY a website...its been DOIN that with some other websites on Internet Explorer. I also have Netscape..but i dont know how to make that my default internet. Because when I push the purchase button it automaticaly goes through internet explorer. http://www.3dgamers.com/games/singles/Quote

The site is probably not functioning right now or has moved. I'm not even going to ask you any questions about this game you're trying to play.

You can also download the Browser from:

http://mozilla.org - Mozilla Firefox - Freeware

the server properties have been changed in my e-mail account to 127.0.0.1 causing my e-mail to not work. I changed them back to the correct verizon settings and it worked fine until I reboot and it changes them back to 127.0.0.1......Odd.....but then we are dealing with computers....
FIRST , please tell us what operating system you are using. What were you doing prior to the change taking place? Did you Download anything which could have CAUSED the change? Did you install any program updates . Has anyone other than yourself been on the machine?

LET us know

dl65 I use winxp and use Mcafee security center. I have updated xp and mcafee using the auto update services.
I have not ADDED any new software or MADE any changes that would affect outlook expess. I have a lot of activity in my firewall inbound activity box, could someone have gotten thru the firewall and made changes to my system

Hope this is the right forum to post this, if its not.. just leave me know where to go! Thanks

Problem: Friend of mine has just rang me in hysterics & she said her boss logged into her PRIVATE email account. They only have one PC in the office (only 4 working there) and my friend is the receptionist who WORKS on the computer. Anyway, she has her email password with her internet provider saved (for example, when she types her log-in on the e-mail site, the password automatically appears)

So now she's freaked out of her brain & wants to know how to delete the saved password. She's using Windows 98 & office 2000 (her employers dont have any interest in IT, as you can guess!)

Any ideas on what to do?? THANKS There are many programs you can use in order to help REMOVE private info.

I suggest your friend clears the Internet history, cache and cookies everytime she logs off.

Do this by going to (IE) Extra -> Internet options

or by Start -> Configuration -> Internet Options

You can also use programs such as System Mechanic 4 professional which is equipped with a number of tools that help boost privacy.

Iolo

Or perhaps Advanced System Optimizer:

Advanced System Optimizer

These programs are NOT freeware.

I also suggest that your friends sets all the programs to not save passwords and other personal data.go to tools /internet options/security http://www.windowsgalore.com/windows.95/password.htmThanks to both of ye for the advice & info. I'll pass it on to my friend. I feel so SORRY for her, would hate to have a FREAKY boss like thatIt is unfortunate but we sometimes have to scan the net usage or emails of our employees. We also regularly scan installed programs and in the plant, we have limited the programs that can actually run on a pc to 1 or 2 specific ones. Nobody likes to invade privacy (except for voyeur freaks I guess) but the company has to look out for itself too. If we allowed too much free reign.. who KNOWS what games or viruses would end up installed. It's sad but abuse happens.

I'm not, of course, inferring that your friend is doing anything wrong.

I have a problem when someone send's me an email, if they send me a picture of something, all i GET most time' s is a square BOX with a RED cross in the top left hand corner, which is most ANNOYING, the sender tells me it is a lovely picture or it is cute, but there is nothing cute about what i'm seeing HTTP://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q283807

I CLICK on a website and it said it I didnt have permission? In BOLD letters it said Forbidden. Why?Most likely because you are forbidden to go there?

Perhaps if you WOULD let US know what the WEBSITES in question are we could tell you more.

when i righ a LINK and open in new WINDOWS, there are no new explorer POP up. But in the task manager, the task is on there.. but is just nothing came out..

beside that, all auto POPUP link cannot be work in my IE

i have to open the explorer manually and write the URL to open.

how this could happen?? any solution in this??Have gone for the tools/internet options ........restore defaults?more info has this happened to due updates software DOWNLOAD ?the o/s may help...

I have a problem when ever i start internet explorer i always a DOS box appearing up i do not KNOW why this is happening and i REALLY need help. THANKS .When the dos box appears have you type exit after the command prompt C:\&GT;........and what o/s more data NEEDED on this problem?

I don't know when this started, but I cannot LOG on to certain sites that I am a member of. Either I get "error 500, internal server error" or the login page just reloads, with no error message, but I don't ever get l;ogged in. There is a page on the microsoft help site that has a download for this specific problem, but I downloaded it, and NOTHING changed. I don't have this problem with Mozilla, but i prefer explorer. i have ie 6, sygate personal firewall, (i still have the problem, EVEN when its off), and am running xp home. please help!is the firewalls stopping you! have you tried ping?Check the browser settings and make sure java script is turned on. You can DISABLE it again after you leave a trusted site.

My Internet Explorer Icon on my desktop is gone. So my next step was to access it in the START MENU but it's also not there. I don't know where it went. What happened? I RESTARTED my computer to see if it would re-appear but it didn't. How do I GET my Internet Explorer back. The only way for me to log on to the Internet is by going to My Computer/Favorites/Links. PLEASE HELP!Create a new shortcut and TELL the shortcut the path to Internet Explorer.http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315272

Every time I use my favorites LIST to reach Google and Yahoo, Internet EXPLORER locks up on me. It does not happen with other search engines. I am using XP
I recommend Firefox as an ALTERNATIVE browser.

http://texturizer.net/firefox/

Did you recently scan for viruses?

Everytime I go to GOOGLE or any SITE that has a search bar it always save what I enter. For Example I PUT it in NBA for my search. The next time I put in a search that starts with that letter it always put NBA. How can you uninstall or STOP this. Thank you for your help.Go into the BROWSER options and disable auto complete.

2 things, first I registered and did not receive email conformation. 2nd is two part, first is what do the computer icons in the taskbar do and what do they mean? (there is 2 and I figured one is incoming signal, the other outgoing) And why does it seem that sometimes they stay lit up, and then they go dark?
ThanksBill....I am sure you will get confirmation , if not repeat the registration process......There have been some issues with the forum ......but the able administrator has most of them resolved.
On to the second part.......the small icons you see down in the lower right corner are INDICATING various things that are loaded and running....(click on each to see what it is) the two little monitors you see that go on and off are indicating that you are connected to the internet. ( what you are seeing is normal )

Hope this answers your question.

dl65 You must excuse my inept ability to pose a queery. I think what bothers me most is that they go blank and the internet STATUS stops (No incoming or outgoing) signals. When I try to download a picture the screen just stops and the icons are dark. After I hit REFRESH several times they will light upand it will then load pictures. I found a link from here I think it was and downloaded pcbugdoctor. I did what it said to do and it told me that I have corrupt files and missing shortcuts. Could this be what is slowing my downloads? For reference I use spywareguard, spywareblaster, Stopzilla, Avast, and Spybot. Maybe one of these is what is slowing it down? I also was wondering if pcbugdoctor is right, have you or an associate ever used this product and where you satisfied with the end result? Sorry for wanting to know so much, but I work too hard for my money to just throw it away on a useless product.
Thanks, Bill JohnstonBill......The downloading problem.......is this something that has just started ?
I have PC Bugdoctor installed .....but I have to say I'm not all that impressed with it ......when it scans, it removes my icon on the desktop which I use to enable or disable my high speed connection.
Looking at what you are scanning with ........
I would add .....Ad-Aware to that....
http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html?legacy=cnet
When you D/l Ad-Aware ....be sure to click ....."check for UPDATES" ( they update frequently)
What did pc bugdoctor say you were missing?

dl65

This is what bugdoctor had to say:
Type Scanned Error
Invalid CLSID 3387 15
Corrupt Help Files 35 4
Invalid Shared Tools 251 0
Corrupt Shared Files 1352 12
Corrupt Fonts 338 0
Missing Short Cuts 198 10
Item(s) Scanned 5561
Error(s) Found 41

If need be I have (I think I still do ) Hijack this. I do not know the proper WAY to use it as another forum said something about saving it in its own file so it will not make back up copies of itself. I posted it on another forum, but got no response. I do not want to let it fix anything as I do not know what or how to do this. If it would help I can run it and post it and maybe if there is something wrong someone with experience could spot it. I do not know, maybe there is nothing wrong and my concerns are unjust? What do you think?
Bill JohnstonBill.......Go ahead and let Win Doctor fix the 41 items it found .
Re HiJack this......open it up and run the scan ...........don't do anything until you go to .........
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/htlogtutorial.html

This site will explain what all the entries are and then you can remove the ones that are suspicious..
Take your time and check each item before you tick it for removal. It is a very good program......
When you decide to remove something .......just use the fix checked button........ignore the save log button

Hope this helps you .

Cheers
dl65

Hi! i have recently changed ISP from AOL DIALUP to
NTL broadband and i can't print any web pages can anyone help please.what o/s and what BROWSER are you USING..

Ok, I'm running Windows98 SE, with all the updates WindowsUpdate says I need. I just recently started having a very annoying problem with Internet Explorer. Whenever I go to certain instances of a SITE, IE gives me a popup message stating "Mocrosoft Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." It goes on to tell me that any data I was working on 'might' be lost, has a check box to restart IE, and asks me to send them an error report.

There's a details link for the error report, which has this on it:
"Appname: iexplore.exe AppVer: 6.0.2800.1106 ModName: msvcrt.dll ModVer: 6.1.8293.0 Offset 000154a7"

It then gives me a general description of the data to be sent, then gives me a link to a privacy statement and the technical data in the report That link gives me :

"Exception Information:
Code: 0xc0000005 Flags: 0x00000000
Record: 0x0000000000000000 Adress: 0x000000000780154a7"

This data is followed by -reams- of in-depth information, apparently dealing with actual memory modules (starts with 'Module 1'). There's a ton and a half of it, and I have no clue what it all means.

The sites I'm having trouble accessing all have some sort of banner ad or flash animation. Megatokyo.com and Homestarrunner.com, as well as Penny-arcade.com all have this problem. The thing is, I can get to -some- instances of the site. I noticed this when one of the webcomics worked for me, but crashed when I went into the archives. By typing in the last part of the URL manually, I could get to more of the comics I'd missed, but not all. Based on this, I -think- Internet Explorer has developed a dislike for certain banner ads or animations, maybe due to a corrupt file.

I'd recently redownloaded Spybot just before this problem occurred, and I did use the Advanced mode to lock settings changes and changes to my home page. Other than that, I didn't mess with any settings, or install any other programs. I've also had Spybot running before (though not with the advanced options on) without any trouble. I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling JAVA, uninstalling/reinstalling Spybot, and reinstalling Windows over my current installation. No dice. Anyway, I'll be checking back to see if you've got any ideas. Let me know what you come up with, and thanks.
try running the repair utility for ie6.
add/remove programs
SELECT internet explorer and choose remove (or change, I can't remember what 98 says)
you will get three options...choose repair.

hope this helpsVoidAngel...Can I assume that until recently you had no problems viewing these sites ? You say you have all the updates necessary......are there any critical upates or just updates that you havent D/l......?
Have you D/l any proprams recently which block pop ups or banners ?
I just visited each of the sites you mentioned and encountered no problems.

let us know

dl65 The only program I downloaded was Spybot. I used the Advanced Mode to block changes to my IE settings, and changes to my home page (under IE tweaks in Spybot's controls). I changed those settings back to default first thing after the problems started; I don't remember if I was able to view the sites with those settings in place. And yes, I've been to them all often. I also have verified that they work on other people's computers, even on my same home network.

As for the updates, I've got all of them that don't involve extra LANGUAGES or tweaks to problems I don't have. (Hrm... Language problem, maybe? Shouldn't crash, but... I'll check that after I try to repair)Er, I don't Have Internet Explorer in my list of installed programs. Wasn't it so embedded in the OS that Microsoft claimed it was an integral part of Windows? Anyway, no dice yet on this alley.
I believe you have to go to your configuration screen and find a tab called 'Windows components' (I run XP and a localized version, so it might be called and placed different)

Where you can tag Outlook, Fax services, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and other Integrated Windows components.
as part of the law suit against microsoft, they have to allow uninstalling IE. You can find this in versions 5.5 and above. In 98, you should find "microsoft internet explorer" in add/remove programs(should be in alphabetical order). On xp, its under add/remove windows components.OK, I found IE on my add/remove programs list. It must have been there all along, but I never saw it, even when I was looking for it specifically. I guess I edited it out of my observations because I expected it to be under I instead of M or something.

In any case, I'm still lacking the proverbial paddle. Windows won't let me uninstall Internet Explorer, just add components, or 'repair' it. Which I tried, but it didn't solve my problem. I just have those little red-x image placeholders on sites where I never noticed them before. And by before I mean "immediately before I let frigging Windows 'fix' Internet Explorer."VoidAngel.....I think the little rectangles with the red X in it refers to the lack of java being enabled .......If you go int othe internet options and click the advanced tab scroll down until you see either Microsoft VM or Sun Java
make sure its enabled .......that may just fix things up .

let us know

dl65
I have both. Sun Java is on, but the VM option isn't. I'll go turn that on.
VoidAngel.....Something else you can try is to place the cursor onthe red X ...right click and select "show picture"
This pc does that on occassion.......

good luck

dl65 Yeah, I've tried forcing the pictures, but it still doesn't do it. I turned on everything associated with VM or Sun Java, and I still have placeholders. I don't really care, though. I can live with that. What I can't stand is having my Internet Explorer shut down every time O go to some of my favorite sites, as it continues to do. I've scanned for spyware, viruses, and evil spirits, and it's all come up clean.

However Limewire started acting up today. It goes through the motions of starting up, but before I see even its opening graphic on my screen, my computer locks completely. I can't even Ctrl Alt Del to shut her down. I don't know if this is related, but I uninstalled the program and my troubles yet persist.to get rid of ie this should do it>http://www.litepc.com/ieradicator.html try another browser....firefox..cant remember if win98se has this option but hear goes...search for the c:\windows\options\cabs folder and next to the scanreg icon is one called setup load your cd-install disk and then click the icon..this will re-install win98se if the option exsists...and win9x does not like ie6...5.5 works just great..or the answer to your problem lies here>http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=184&threadid=830730 choices to use if you wish to do so...Whopee! I can browse the internet again!!! Now I can't play Everquest. Or Morrowind. Or Gunbound... Says something about a .dll file, and hardware accelleration checks with Dxdiag crash to the desktop. Anyhow, thanks for the help, and see you in the hardware forum. I have been having the same problems as the first post. Exact same messages, info, etc. Tried all kinds of things per some other 'puter help' sites & nothing. I can't access the macromedia site that merlin recommends---I keep getting the "encountered a problem" message. Won't have access to another puter for at least a week. (Live fulltime in a motorhome & traveling)
Thanks for any help.
*censored*

I typed in a little code that some of you might like. It is used so that people must enter in a password using a script prompt, and then it redirects them in a few seconds. I typed in the code below. copy it and save it into your comp as "something.htm" and then copy its location as your home page. To make it redirect to your homepage and make your password, type them in where I put "ENTER PASSWORD" or "ENTER HOME PAGE HERE" . (NOTE: It also prevents right click during the r seconds where you are redirecting so it takes more time to view source, so others probably won't edit it.)

Code: [Select]<HTML>
<HEAD>
<TITLE>Log Onto The Internet</TITLE>

<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1">

<STYLE type="text/css">
body {
color: black;
background: white;
font: bold 18pt Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
text-align: center;
}

div.counter {
margin-top: 20px;
color: blue;
font-size: 60pt;
cursor: default;
}

div.info {
margin: 0 auto;
text-align: left;
font-size: smaller;
width: 80%;
margin-top: 2em;
}
</style>


<script language="JavaScript">

function coolRedirect(url, msg)
{
var TARG_ID = "COOL_REDIRECT";
var DEF_MSG = "Redirecting...";

if( ! msg )
{
msg = DEF_MSG;
}

if( ! url )
{
throw new Error('You didn\'t include the "url" parameter');
}


var e = document.getElementById(TARG_ID);

if( ! e )
{
throw new Error('"COOL_REDIRECT" element ID not found');
}

var cTicks = parseInt(e.innerHTML);

var timer = setInterval(function()
{
if( cTicks )
{
e.innerHTML = --cTicks;
}
else
{
clearInterval(timer);
document.body.innerHTML = msg;
location = url;
}

}, 1000);
}
</script>

<script language="JavaScript">
<!-- Hide

var message = "No right click!";

function clickIE(){
if (event.button == 2){
alert (message);
return false;
}
} function clickNS4(e){
if (document.layers||document.getElementById&&!document.all){
if (e.which == 2 || e.which == 3){
alert (message);
return false;
}
}
}
if (document.layers){
document.captureEvents (Event.ONMOUSEDOWN);
document.onmousedown = clickNS4;
}
else if (document.all){
document.onmousedown=clickIE;
}
document.oncontextmenu = new Function("alert(message); return false;");


//-->
</script>


<script language="JavaScript">
var password = "ENTER THE PASSWORD IN HERE BETWEEN THE QUOTES!";
var answer;
while (answer != password){
answer = prompt("Enter the password to run the Internet.", "");
}
</script>


</HEAD>
<BODY onload='coolRedirect("ENTER YOUR HOME PAGE HERE BETWEEN THE DOUBLE QUOTES!")'>


<div class="info"> You will be redirected in...</div>

<div class="counter" id="COOL_REDIRECT">2</div>
</BODY>
</HTML>



Great post but you might want it in the Website Design forum where it'll be of the most use to coders. Just a thought.This is a nice script and it's the best one I've run across that's useable on servers without CGI or php support.
I've used it on my own webpage (ftp server) and with my IE 6.0 SP1 (fully updated - JVM v.5.00.3810 - Winme) it stops when the redirect begins and that's as FAR as it will go. Locally, on my computer, it works fine.
Using Firefox 0.8 (javascript enabled - SunJava not installed) it works perfectly both locally and on the server.
Another difference between the two browsers is that with IE the page from which I link to the password page turns blank when the password box pops up and with Firefox it doesn't.
I tried putting the domain of my webpage in IE's Trusted Sites Zone so all java is enabled and I also tried changing the value for the time of the redirect (I know very little of scripting) to "0" and removing it completely - same results.
No error messages or other apparent problems..
I wanted to let you know my experience - for whatever it's worth - and, who knows, perhaps someone will come along with a clue for me. I'd love to use it with IE.
Thanks for the script.
Well, I found the problem. I needed to disable Adshield. I should have thought of that right away.
Glad I signed up anyway and thanks again to Kyle.and there is this>http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/security/fwaccess.html peopel are lazy kyle but its a good code maybe you should convert it to a software download zip file..food for thought..

I am unable to sign into my yahoo account and my gmail account. when i try i get a message saying that the server is unavailable, but yahoo.com and google.com both work fine. NAV has FOUND nothing and I tried to reset my hosts with the Hoster program, but nothing has changed. any suggestions or help would be very MUCH appreciated.Just a thought. Try going into Internet Options and deleting all cookies and HISTORY files. Then try it again.and check your firewall...If you use Norton Internet Security this problem might occur more OFTEN. If you want to be sure, visit www.startpagina.nl and it should tell you if it is your NIS or not.

The WEBSITE is Dutch, but when you get instructions including NIS you know it's your Norton Internet Security.

I have a computer that is running Windows 98 SE as an Operating System. It has ben working fine until a few weeks ago.

All of a sudden when I fire up my internet Connection, Internet Explorer attempts to open up as it has been the Browser that I always use. Right away Internet Explorer gives me the little window saying
"This program has performed an ILLEGAL operation and will be shut down". Upon viewing additional details about the error, I get the following "WNMSGUPDT caused an invalid page fault in
module MFC42.DLL at 0167:73dd5fad.
Registers:
EAX=00428f5c CS=0167 EIP=73dd5fad EFLGS=00010287
EBX=0042356c SS=016f ESP=0064fbe4 EBP=0064fbec
ECX=0043a3fc DS=016f ESI=0043a3fc FS=10ef
EDX=00421678 ES=016f EDI=004229d8 GS=12de
Bytes at CS:EIP:
89 0c 90 5b c9 c2 08 00 8b 4e 0c 6a 02 c1 e1 02
Stack dump:
00000000 73ea0008 0064fc24 73dd107b 00421678 0043a3fc 780010ed 73ea3c80 73dd111f 73dd60ae 73dd63a8 73ea3c80 73ea3c80 0064fc3c 73e64885 00000000".

I have tried to restart the computer numerous times and still the same problem. I ordered a software CD from Microsoft with Internet Explorer 6.0 on it and I attempted to reinstalled this After reinstaling Internet Explorer 6.0, I am still experiencing the same problem with Internet Explorer. I downloaded Adaware (6.0 - I think that is the version) and ran it. It identified 89 suspecious modules and so I had them removed.

Well that did not fix the problem as Internet Explorer still fails when attempting to open. I have been able to use Netscape 7.1 with some success. I thought perhaps if I VISITED the Windows Update site and downloaded any available Windows Updates that might help. BUT I can not do this using Netscape. So I can't download any Windows Updates unless my Internet Explorer is working.

NOTHING seems to fix the problem. I REALLY don't want to format the Hard Drive and reload everything if I can keep from going that route. Does anyone out there have any ideas or suggestions on how I can resolve this problem with my Internet Explorer ?

Thankstry this >http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ ie 6 does not like win9x i just wish you have not updating it my bet it was running ok before...yes..you will say..i wish i had stuck with it..updating causes nothing but grief if it aint broke dont fix it.. or trty the repair option for ie6 in add/remove its ther=e>Try right clicking the IE icon, got to properties and at the top wheremit says home page, in the address BOX type in your home page URL i.e. http://start.earthlink.net

After having taken the tests at http://www.grc.com I noticed that I am still ping-able. I had noticed this before, a friend of mine had TOLD me.

However, I pass all the other tests and my ports are all stealthed. I have both a Q-tec Router and use Zone Alarm Pro. I disabeled most unnecessary services such as file and printer sharing, disabeled my UPnP port and DCOM services, etc.

Am I missing anything? How do I stop my computer from responding to the ping command?
A ping is an ICMP echo request - your computer is obviously configured to respond to the echo request, thus revealing you to the internet.

If you are using Win XP you can disable this by:

Right Click on your internet connection->Properties->Advanced->Enable the Firewall->Click Settings->CHOOSE the ICMP tab->MAKE sure ICMP echo is not checked (shouldn't be by default I belive - once the firewall is enabled).

Not sure if this will work, to be honest (my hardware firewall can BLOCK ICMP echos so its never worried me), but it's worth a try.

Edit: Useful port lister for your reference:
http://lists.gpick.com/portlist/portlist.htmI enabled my Windows XP firewall. I will see if I am still ping-able.

Why did you show me the website with the explanation of all the ports? According to http://www.grc.com (Shieldsup!) all my ports are stealthed. And I passed every test. Except for the ping-able. I will try again now.Quote

Block WAN Ping

When you "Block WAN Ping", you are causing the public WAN IP address on the Broadband Router to not respond to ping commands. Pinging public WAN IP addresses is a common method used by hackers to test whether your WAN IP address is valid and supports a network.

smitty.....I was looking at the symantec site and I see there's a new virus called W32.Korgo.l .....and what it does is prevent your system from getting updates from Norton , Microsoft and possibly Aw-aware .......if you can get there ..... http://www.symantec.com/index.htm
look at latest threats .....there is a removal TOOL there which may help you . You may have to use another pc and copy it to a disk or cd and then run it on your machine ...

let us know...

dl65
have you checked your security settings in IE?
tools/internet options/ security/custom level/ downloads=enable.

heres a workaround you can use until this is resolved

right click on the file you want to download and choose save.

in the save window, change the extension to something else like ".old"

after it downloads just rename the file to the proper extension.have a look here>http://www.hhosting.co.uk/modtech/support/LucXP.htmwhen i click a LINK to dl it goes to the "getting file information" page, then it says the website is unavailablehttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q181/0/50.asp&NoWebContent=1

This might help. If it has not yet been posted.tried it. it didn't helpYou can always format and reinstall Windows.

Unless you've tried that as well.

Did you contact your ISP?TRY another modem..more info on net problems here>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314067

I have Windows Me and I have attempted to download and install IE 6.0 several times but the intallation has never completed. The download works fine but when it gets to the installation process it goes from 2% to 75% then says that the installation was not complete and the computer must be restarted. After I restart the computer a message comes up that says to retry the installation process but the same thing happens. I'm not sure why this is happening, can U help me?

THANKS
bubbles335.....Is it possible the download is faulty or has some corrupted info in it......(which site did you D/l it from ).......What is the STATE of the parts installed .....are you able to purge it ..or are you trying to load over it?
Exactly......what is the error message you get?

let us know

dl65 I have tried downloading it from the Windows Update site and Download.com. I have deleted it and downlaoded it again, but the same thing happens. The error message just says that the installation was not completed, restart the computer and retry the installation.bubbles335.....When you at the Windows download site .....and you click on scan for updates .......are there any listed in either critical updates or just updates?

let us know

dl65 Before installing Internet Explorer 6.0 did you clean your registry?

This might remove old Internet Explorer 6.0 registry entries.

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/regseeker.html - Regseeker - Freeware

http://www.systweak.com/asov2/ - Advanced System Optimizer - Free Trial

Do as the programs tells you.

You donot need both, but Advanced System Optimizer is a very reliable program and it has more functions.bubbles you can try this >http://www.litepc.com/ieradicator.html or search for the c:\windows\options\cab folder you will see an icon next to the scanreg icon-----------its called setup place you cd-install DISK in and click this iconthis will reload your system and will not distroy any of your files..it will ask you if you wish to save xyz..you chose..ie6 does not LIKE win9x machines..the best one is 5.5 or go for another one like firefox or advant...some say it was supposed to be what ie is nottry installing it while in safe mode.

I have CABLE internet so that it is faster than dial-up but,all of the sudden, it is very slow in loading pages. Could the problem be with Norton Internet Security? Or, any othe ideas why it would be so slow. Cable company has been out and the modem is FINE.Quote

Cable company has been out and the modem is fine.

Cable company has been out and the modem is fine.

any othe ideas why it would be so slow

1) Peak hours (lots of other people online)
2) Super big WEBSITE you're trying to access
3) A chokepoint on your modem
4) Crappy video card
5) Just about anything else

it's all a bunch of DOTS or LINES and it's just screwed up.We'll need more information about your system, Internet BROWSER and what you have done before this PROBLEM occured.

Until then, you'll have to live with it.

People, more information is REQUIRED than just telling us that your computer is 'malfunctioning'

Many things wrong but one is I've lost explorer. Where did it GO and how do I get it BACK?jellybean......PERHAPS you could GIVE us some info......because "Many things wrong " may be related.
BTW , what operating system are you using?

let us know

dl65

Well, it had been my first time on the computer for like 24 hours (lol i'm addicted and thats a long time). The first thing that I did when I GOT on was to get on AIM.. but i got the "AIM cannot be connected." I figured my modem was slightly knocked "off the hook" So I pushed the ACDC jack in a bit tighter and sat still for a few MOMENTS. Then i got onto Internet Explorer and it worked? I didnt know why AIM didnt but Explorer did. Then I NOTICED that MSN Yahoo and Steam werent CONNECTING either. I got really panicy and looked for odd programs that I found under "add/remove programs" and uninstalled them then restart my computer. So i had to post to see how to set back my changes. When I restored my computer (set for a day ago) it said "Restore Incomplete, no changes made on your computer" then i tried it again... Still nothing. Then I was told by Someone to get ad-aware and spybot and all these things and see if that WOULD work and destroy the problem Nothing, at all, and I called my ISP (Cox Cable) and they say that if the Internet Explorer is running then your internet is up and "We dont mess with third party internetprograms such as AIM"

Grrr, this is really frustrating for me.. I have a lot of work to do that I need those programs..

~Evanwhat o/s is this and do you have a firewall that maybe stopping it...and which programs did you uninstall?

I used Fox News for my home page. When I decided to use something else by going to options, homepage, current, APPLY, ok, it will come up with the new page but the next time reverts back to Fox News. I have tried deleted cookies and made a search of the computer and deleted anything with Fox News. Evidently they have a cookie TYPE file that I am not finding. ThanksWhen you apply a new Homepage only press Apply, donot press any of the buttons UNDERNEATH the bar where you WOULD normally write the adress.

If this is not the issue, look into Ad/male ware removers.

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ - Adaware - Free Trial avaible.

http://www.safer-networking.org/ - Spybot S&AMP;D - Freeware

There are more programs to remove Adware and Malware. Look for them on the net. But these two are probably the most well known scanners.I ran "Ad a ware" as suggested. It cured the problem. Thanks

Hi, on my wireless laptop my INTERNET keeps turning off then on after like 1 min so anyone have answers please HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THX ;Jason.....If this is something that just started ....have you CHECKED for viruses ? The other question is if you have been fiddling with any settings just prior to the problem starting ?

let US know

dl65 does this solve it&GT;http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/slowbrowse02.htmyep i have checked 4 viruses and spyware and i did have spyware but go rid of it with SPYKILLER S&D2.4 ghz cordless phones and microwave OVENS can cause problems with wireless networking. also, other wireless routers in your neiborhood/builing may cause interference.

I am RUNNING Windows 2k & IE 6. Every website with a .biz extension that I try to open comes back saying "The page cannot be displayed". I am able to open sites with all other extensions I am aware of (ie - .com, .net, .GOV). What could be the PROBLEM?are you getting something like this>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=308260 try putting an s after http...more info here.http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;iepcbdfaq&product=ieMerlin,

Thanks for your QUICK reply. No I don't get a message like the one you discribed. Typically, I try to connect to these site through a link on a .com or .net site. The link address doesn't show an https.

mlrseaare you open to an experiment download firefox from mozilla and see if you get the same results..or try ie6 reverting it back to default OPTIONS..have you got a firewall which might also causes this...

I am USING Netscape 7.0 because my internet explorer does not work any more and every time i TRY to download a ZIP file , it saves it on my COMPUTER as a .php file ANY HELP? Thanks rossross ........unless I'm wrong php extension is a photo extension ........do you have Photo Parade or a program like that on your machine ?


dl65 You're probably safe posting this in ONE area instead of 3.

Make that 4.. Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Software, Web DESIGN. Did I miss any?

I have some links that keep SHOWING up in my favorites folder that I have never VISITED. I keep deleting them. The next time I boot my computer they show up again. The main issue is that the sites are not the most "desirable" to have show up and I am TRYING to avoid issues w/ the wife. Any suggestions?vbtaz....I WOULD D/l and run ....Ad-Aware
http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button get the latest updates..... and SPYBOT.......
http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10122137.html

These should help you get rid of the pests.

dl65