Re: Maddening IE6 problem`
From: PA Bear (PABear_at_mvps.org)
Date: 07/14/04
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Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:26:08 -0400
YW, Paul.
To avoid this stuff, update and run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot
frequently. Install and frequently update SpywareBlaster and IE-SpyAd.
Update virus definitions and scan daily. Enable automatic Windows Updates.
Avoid any sort of P2P file sharing software like the plague.
Print this reply then cut out the following and paste it to your monitor:
"I Will Not Download Free Software. Never. Ever. Unless it is from a source
I know I could absolutely, completely and unquestionably trust."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957
-- HTH - Please Reply to This Thread ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP AumHa Forums http://forum.aumha.org What You Should Know About Spyware http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx Paul E wrote: > Well, finally, I think it was the Hijack this exe which finally looks to > have fixed the probem.I posted the log to the swiforum website, and > someone got back to me to tell me which footprints needed to be deleted, > and since then, its been ok. > > How do we keep from receiving this nefarious sypware anyway? I dont run > any share ware utilities like Gator, or any horrors like that. > > oh well, thanks for putting me onto the right track for fixing this. > > Paul E > > "PA Bear" <PABear@mvps.org> wrote in message > news:uujNdk5ZEHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl... >> The problem is most like on your end. not Microsoft's, and it's the >> result of your online behaviour. >> >> Check your system for "hijackware": >> >> Help with Hijackware >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm >> >> CoolWebSearch Chronicles >> http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html >> >> Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in >> background: >> >> 1. CWShredder (fix all found) >> >> 2. Ad-Aware (fix all found) >> >> 3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red) >> >> Important: You *must* seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before >> each and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't >> catch everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis >> (http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe) is the >> preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any >> hijackware/spyware. **Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ >> or http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not >> here.** >> >> [Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.] >> >> Also: >> >> 1. Download and run Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then... >> >> 2. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files >> > (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2002092715262339) >> and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode >> > (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406) >> with nothing else running in background. Note the files identified and >> removed then find the corresponding page for the file at your AV maker's >> online support pages (e.g., >> > http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.winfavorites.html) >> and follow all Removal steps. >> >> WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new >> Restore Point then Disk Cleanup > More options > Delete all but the most >> recent Restore Point. >> >> So How Did I Get Infected Anyway? >> http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957 >> -- >> HTH - Please Reply to This Thread >> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP >> >> AumHa Forums >> http://forum.aumha.org >> >> What You Should Know About Spyware >> http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx >> >> Paul E wrote: >>> I am afflicted with this maddening IE6 problem, which manifests it self >>> by popping up a msg box with the words: >>> >>> "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are >>> sorry for the inconvenience." >>> >>> It then asks to send a dump of the environment to microsoft, which you >>> can say 'send' or 'dont send', and then you can configure it to restart >>> the browser.. So you can get into a maddening loop. It doesnt happen >>> all the time, and there seems no rhyme or reason as to why or when... >>> But it usually happens in response to a mouse click. So you wind up >>> holding your breath with each new click on any site. You even get used >>> to copying into memory the contents of the web address line, so when it >>> goes down and pops up a new browser window, you can quickly negotiate >>> your way back to where you were. >>> >>> I know enough about this bug to know that it has afflicted many many >>> people.. And am hoping Msoft gets on the ball quickly and publishes a >>> fix soon. BTW, I run Windows ME, have ALL the updates and srvc packs >>> that the microsoft site says i need to bring me up to date. >>> >>> Please advise... >>> >>> Paul E
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