Internet connection Virus!!
From: Sadie (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/14/04
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Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 08:20:05 -0700
Okey-dokey..
So,there's no internet browser on the 95 machine?
It does look like you're going to be going to a cyber
cafe,unless you have a CD rewriter-or perhaps your
friends son does?He might actually be the best person to
offer advice,since he built the system.I don't think
downloading and re-installing I.E. (complete with O.E.)
is impossible...never tried it on 95...never even seen a
95!
The modem connection is a separate issue-that doesn't
depend on the browser.You'll just have to reset the
connections within the browser.
"So we now have no IE no connection at all via BT
>Internet"-do you literally mean your BT internet
connection is not functioning,either?
Tucows offers a free browser that has a 95 version:
http://www.tucows.com/preview/344922.html
You could download it,burn it on to CD along with the
Avast! anti-virus.Install the tucows browser from the CD
you created,along with the Avast.Reset the internet
connections for said browser,download the latest
definitions for Avast.Run a complete scan of the O.S.?
The I.E./O.E. might have been old versions,which is most
likely how the virus/malware got in.
You know,it might be wise to cut and paste what you have
already typed,then post it under an alternative heading.
"Browser/Client for win 95"?
I am sorry,I can't offer any real help.I am sure there
must be loads of I.T. seniors who'd love the chance to
take a trip down memory lane,though.Try it.
Best of luck-let me know if it works out,
Sadie
----Original Message-----
>Hello Sadie
>
>I really appreciate you helping like this. Perhaps I
>should tell you the complete story!!
>This is friend of mines machine. It was on its way to
>the tip when her son asked if she wanted it - yes she
did.
>It has been running excellently for about a year.
>It is a 95 system - very slow. A modem was added and
>somehow a version of Internet explorer was installed.
It
>is not however on the 95 disk that she as.
>She was having problems with getting her email. She
>could connet to the intenet, but as soon as the
>connection was established she got a message saying that
>the application would shut down, What application! as
>she continued to be connected on line. However, when
she
>tried to open both explorer or outlook express, it would
>not start.
>Thinking she had a corrupted IE, I uninstalled it.
>Imagine my horror when I was unable to install it again
>from the 95 CD - this version did not contain it.
>I took a copy of stringer on a floppy and transferred it
>to her desktop. When I tried to initiate the program
>nothing happenned.
>So we now have no IE no connection at all via BT
>Internet, and no way of running this virus tool from
>disk. I am not even sure that she has a virus, although
>she has managed to surf for a year without any Anti-
virus
>software - help!!!
>Look forward to any help at all.
>Regards.
>Hazel
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Sadie
>>Thank you for your help. I did download Stringer and
>>loaded it onto the offending computer, but I could not
>>execute the program. The system is windows 95.
>>Any other suggestions pleas.
>>Regards.
>>Hazel
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Hazel,
>>>
>>>To properly identify the virus,please go to a free
>>online
>>>scanner:
>>>
>>>Enable the XP firewall (If you are running XP):
>>>
>>>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320855
>>>
>>>Please run a virus scan at any of the locations below:
>>>
>>>Trend:
>>>http://housecall.antivirus.com
>>>http://housecall.trendmicro.com
>>>
>>>McAfee:
>>>http://www.mcafee.com/myapps/mfs/default.asp
>>>
>>>Panda:
>>>http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
>>>
>>>If offered an option to clean or delete,opt for
>>>delete.
>>>
>>>IF you cannot stay online long enough to complete the
>>>scan,please download and run Stinger (Best saved to
>>>floppy):
>>>
>>>stinger:
>>>http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
>>>
>>>Precise error messages are always useful,in finding a
>>fix.
>>>Try to note any you are getting.
>>>
>>>Sadie
>>>
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>Does anybody know of a virus that allows you to
>connect
>>>>to the internet, but once connected it says that the
>>>>application is shutting down. It does not shut down,
>>(a
>>>>connection is still maintained) but am unable to
start
>>>>Internet explorer or Outlook Express.
>>>>Would be grateful for any help whatsoever please. I
>am
>>>>abe to get hold of a fix for this virus if I know
>>whaich
>>>>one it is.
>>>>Regards.
>>>>H
>>>>.
>>>>
>>>.
>>>
>>.
>>
>.
>
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