Re: Close Program Iexplore (Not Responding)
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Date: 07/19/04
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Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 23:39:14 -0700
I have run McAfee & F-Prot. Creating new shortcuts yield
the same result. I suspect this is a registry entry
since I can access Internet Explorer through Windows
Explorer. Problem is I don't have a clue what to look
for.
>-----Original Message-----
>Redfox -
>
>Are you confident that you've detected and removed all
the possible malware
>and parasites from your machine?What about other virus
and malware scans,
>have you done any? Have you tried making new shortcuts
on the QL and desktop
>and seeing if they work?
>
>McAfee AVERT Stinger
>http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
>avast! Virus Cleaner - free virus & worm removal tool
>http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_cleaner.html
>
>NOTE: With the above tools, particularly Avast Virus
cleaner, be sure to
>disable your in PC Anti-virus utility.
>
>Try F-Prot for DOS (I don't believe this will work on XP
systems however)
>http://www.f-prot.com/products/home_use/dos/
>http://www.f-prot.com/products/home_use/
>http://www.claymania.com/f-prot.html
>
>If you can use this program, be sure to make certain the
most recent Updates
>are obtained for it.
>http://www.f-secure.com/download-
purchase/dos_updates.shtml
>F-Secure Anti-Virus for DOS (F-PROT edition)
>
>Update Macro.def to your system to get up-to-date macro
virus protection.
>The other Anti-Virus databases, Sign.def and Sign2.def
are updated weekly.
>They have definitions for all other kinds of viruses
except macro-viruses.
>MACRO.DEF definition file
>SIGN.DEF definition file
>SIGN2.DEF definition file
>
>> Quick and basic scans from any of the following sites:
>> Doxdesk parasite scan
>> http://doxdesk.com/parasite/
>> Jim Eshelmans WSC on-line quick scan
>> http://www.aumha.org/a/noads.htm
>> Bugs Glitches and Stuff-ups
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
>>
>> More In-Depth on-line scanners for parasites and
Trojans:
>> GFI free on-line Trojan scanner
>> http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
>> Sygate Technologies Trojanscan
>> http://scan.sygatetech.com/pretrojanscan.html
>> PestPatrol on-line scan
>> http://www.pestscan.com/home.asp
>> SpywareChecker on-line scan
>> http://www.spywareguide.com/txt_onlinescan.html
>>
>> Parasites, spyware malware basics:
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>
>> *Most important* - Before you try to remove spyware
using any of the
>> following programs, realize that the process of
cleaning and removing
>> certain spyware and malware may possibly interrupt and
kill your internet
>> connection.
>> Therefore, you should obtain a copy of LSPFIX, and
Winsockfix which will
>> then make it possible for you to re-establish your
internet connection
>> should it be terminated.
>>
>> Download LSPFIX from either of the following sites:
>>
>> http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
>> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(For Win2k or XP)
>
>> Download Winsockfix here
>> http://members.shaw.ca/installations/WinsockFix.zip
>
>> Another thing to consider doing is to run a program
(only run one program
>> at a time) a few times consecutively. The reason for
this is that the
>> first
>> pass may kill certain Spyware programs, but may not be
able to terminate
>> and kill all files and programs which may be running
at the time.
>> That is why a second pass may be necessary to be
thoroughly effective.
>>
>> Coolwebsearch Smartkiller
>> http://www.safer-networking.org/files/delcwssk.zip
>>
>> The above item is sometimes necessary if CWShredder
detects a SmartSearch2
>> variant on your PC.
>>
>> HijackThis
>> http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html
>> If the preceding site is down, you may get HijackThis
from Major Geeks
>> (amongst other sites as well)
>> Hijack This (from Major Geeks)
>> http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html
>>
>> HijackThis Tutorials **(MUST READ)**
>> http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/htlogtutorial.html
>> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?
showtutorial=42
>> http://hjt.wizardsofwebsites.com/
>>
>> Where to seek help with your HijackThis scan log
>> SpywareInfo Forums
>> http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
>> other help forums for HijackThis:
>> Net-Integration
>> http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?c=19
>> TomCoyote
>> http://forums.tomcoyote.com/index.php?showforum=27
>>
>> On-Line Virus scanners:
>>
>> RAV Antivirus Online Virus Scan
>> http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/
>> Command on Demand
>> http://www.authentium.com/solutions/cod/index.cfm
>> Freedom on-line virus check
>>
http://www.freedom.net/viruscenter/onlineviruscheck.html
>> TrendMicro Housecall (also detects some Trojans)
>> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
>> BitDefender Scan Online
>> http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
>>
>> Kapersky Online Virus Scanner
>> http://www.kaspersky.com/remoteviruschk.html
>> The above scanner works differently from most; it is a
server based
>scanner,
>> and will only scan individual files, or directories
which are limited to 1
>> MB in total size. It will not do a full system scan.
>>
>> Hauri LiveCall Online virus scanning
>> http://www.globalhauri.com/html/products/livecall.html
>> The above is also server based if I remember correctly
>>
>> Panda on-line virus scan
>> http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan.asp
>>
>> McAfee FreeScan
>> http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp
>> Don't remember if I ever used this one. Not a big
McAfee fan.
>>
>> Symantec Security Check (page offers security and/or
virus scan)
>> http://snipurl.com/7gz1
>>
>> More general info you should be aware of:
>> The Parasite Fight; Quick Fix Protocol
>> http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> How to surf the Internet more safely with Internet
Explorer
>> http://www.infinisource.com/techfiles/surf-safe.html
>> So how did I get infected in the first place?
>> http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957
>> Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites
>> http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
>>
>> HTH -
>> --
>>
>> LuckyStrike
>> LS@smokedamagedfurniture.youcandriveitawaytoday.com
>>
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>"redfox" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
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>> Windows 98 SE with all latest patches. Internet
Explorer
>> 6 hangs when executed from desktop shortcut or quick
>> launch icon.
>>
>> It will launch from Windows Explorer/Internet Explorer.
>>
>> System was loaded with parasites. Ran CWShredder,
>> Adaware & Spybot S&D in Safe Mode. Still no luck.
>>
>> Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
>
>
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