Re: Selective connection drops...

From: Rich (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/02/04 

Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2004 04:34:30 -0700

>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Rich :-)
>
>> I am wondering if anyone can give me some advice.
There
>> are certain websites I used to be able to access.
Now, I
>> keep getting messages that say..."we can't find" the
>> page. I know they exist...I have even tried the
command
>> line: "tracert <website address" and these sites keep
>> stopping at the localhost hop.
>>
>> This means that my computer is not letting me send out
to
>> that site...what can I do?
>>
>
>Try the following information and see if it helps.
>
>How to check HOSTS file
>
>Windows/host (it will not have an extension, and if
there is more than one,
>choose the one that says Application in a column to the
right) . Right click
>on it and select Open with.....when the window opens,
scroll down the list
>to Notepad. Once it opens in Notepad, scoll down the
list to see if that
>site is in the list. If so, DO NOT delete it, just go
to the very front of
>the line to the left and enter # in front of the line so
that it looks
>similar to the one below, as the entries with # in front
will be ignored.
>
># Entries with other comments are searchable via Google.
>
>Then click the save button and close. Then try the site
again.
>
>For more information on the HOSTS file check here
>http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_10.htm#hosts
>
>
>If this does not help then it is possible that you have
parasites, spyware,
>adware, malware, or hijackware on your system causing
the problem, which
>your antivirus will not detect, as it does not have the
same definitions.
>
>(Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by
deceptive software
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=827315)
>
>Download and install, then you *MUST* update the
programs prior to running
>to be sure they have the latest definitions, then run
the programs below.
>They are free and very effective. Be sure to run both
SpyBot and Adaware,
>as what one does not detect the other may. It is
important that you do all
>the steps and follow all directions carefully:
>
>IMPORTANT:
>Before trying to remove spyware using the programs
below, download a copy of
>LSPFIX from the URL below - some malware may kill your
internet connection
>when it is removed, this program will enable you to
regain your connection.
>http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
>
>It is important that you run the programs in the order
that they are listed
>here. The first three programs will clear your machine
of all other items so
>that you can have a clear HiJackThis Log for the experts
to read and analyze
>for you.
>
>CWShredder: Free
>http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl
>
>SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free
>http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-
0-2
>
>AdAware: Free
>http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
>
>HiJackThis: - Free
>
>Go to
>http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html ,
>or
>http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.php#hjt
>and download HiJackThis. Unzip to a folder other than
your Desktop or the
>Temp folder, doubleclick HiJackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".
>
>When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change
into a "Save Log"
>button. Press that, save the log some place you remember
where it is.
>Most of what it lists will be harmless or even required,
so DO NOT fix
>anything yet.
>
>Open the copy of your log in NotePad and make a copy.
Then you can go here
>to post you log:
>
>Jim Eshelman's site here:
>AumHa Forums - HiJackThis section:
>http://forum.aumha.org/
>
>Spyware and Hijackware Removal Support, here:
>http://216.180.233.162/~swicom/forums/
>
>or Net-Integration here:
>http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-
bin/forum/ikonboard.cgi?
s=d3c2c886d536d57b5f65b6e40c55365e;act=ST;f=27;t=6949
>
>or Tom Coyote here:
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?act=idx
>
><<DO NOT POST YOUR LOG FILE TO THIS NEWSGROUP>>
>
>You will need to register to open a new thread to post
you log. It is free,
>and no one will Spam you, it is one of many that
provides this service. Once
>registered, go to the HiJackThis section on the forum
list and click to
>open. Then start a new post and post your log. The
experts there will
>analyze the log and report back the results. Please
allow at least a few
>hours or a days time for a response, depending on when
you post the log
>
>Remember, you must return to the HJT site to get your
answer. It is a good
>idea to click the "Notify" box so that you will get an
electronic
>notification by e-mail to let you know when a response
has been posted.
>But, you must still return to the site of your answer
>
>HJT Tutorial
>http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?
showtutorial=42
>
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Jan :)
>
>Smiles are meant to be shared,
>that's why they're so contagious.
>
>Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
>
>
>.
>
Jan,

Thanks so much..it worked like a charm. Actually, I new
that something was blocking the web adress, but was
unsure how and where to find it. Buth with your help,
I "fixed" it.

One last question...because I am a techie, is there a way
to start the list over instead of using the one that has
already been created. I am finding quite a few site that
were blocked, and instead of resetting the "switch" for
every site, is there a way to change the list or
something?! Thanks again for your help.

Rich

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