Re: Internet explorer 6 Issues

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From: Chuck Davis (ChuckDavis_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/25/04


Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 14:09:03 -0700

Then download and install Mozilla Firefox and set it as your default browser.
http://www.mozilla.org/

"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi Dean :-)
>
> You may have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on your system
> causing this problem. In addition to running your updated anti-virus
> program, you should do the following to be sure none of these are present on
> your system. Some variants of malware can replicate themselves over and
> over if not removed properly. Please follow all instructions carefully to
> be sure your system is thoroughly cleaned
>
> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
> Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
> newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
> evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
> system.
>
> Also.........
>
> Courtesy of Jim Byrd -
>
> Download Sysclean.com, from Trend Micro, here:
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp along with the latest pattern
> file, here:
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
> Be sure to read the "How-to" info here:
> http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt
> You might also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future
> updating of these: http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/.
> (If you download and use the updater from the beginning, it will
> automatically handle downloading the other files. Place them in a dedicated
> folder after appropriate unzipping, and then run. This scan may take a long
> time, as Sysclean is VERY extensive and thorough
>
> CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
> below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
> http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> (if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
> your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
> enable you to regain your connection.
>
> Also, get a copy of WINSOCKFIX available at:
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> and
> WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> Also, with instructions, at
> http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
> also
> From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
> http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
> also ....
> (NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
> will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)
>
> and......
>
> AdAware SE
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
> Update immediately after installing before using
>
> Additional information on how to protect your PC:
> The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm
>
> So how did I get infected in the first place?
> http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=&sid=53751d8ff5915261af727df08e66ce0d
> or
> http://snipurl.com/980t
>
>
> If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
> with the details and any error messages.
>
> 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.
> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
>
> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
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>
> > Hi,
> >
> > My Microsoft Internet Explorer browser has a tendency to
> > shutdown upon browsing web sites. A window pops up
> > saying that "Internet explorer has encountered problems
> > and must shutdown", then a option is given on whether I
> > want to "send" or "don't send" the error message to
> > Microsoft.
> >
> > I have no idea what is causing this. I have frequently
> > scanned for virus's and trojans and my PC is clean. I
> > have been to the Windows update site and I have all of
> > the latest critical updates loaded. I can't seem to find
> > any fixes at Microsoft regarding this issue.
> >
> > If anyone has encountered this problem or knows how to
> > fix it I would appreciate the help.
> >
> > To clarify the problem. The Internet explorer does work,
> > but it seems the further I go into a website the more
> > likely the problem will occur. Could this be an issue
> > that my Explorer is having with "certain" web pages
> > within a site?
> >
> > Anyhow, hopefully someone out there can help.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > DZ
>
>
>



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