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From: MK (MK_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/09/04 

Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 07:59:16 -0800

My problem is similar, but I'm confident it has nothing to do with viruses,
etc.
In my office we have 4 desktops and one laptop. The four desktops are on
the network, thus the users are able to access IE, as well as print to our
main printer, scanner....
The laptop was able to access IE on day one - however, not since. The
laptop is the only wireless computer. The Wireless network Connection icon
say strength is very good to excellent, and the status is connected. The
local area connection icon says that A network cable is unplugged. I
understand there are two issues. One is the wireless connection, though
strong and connected, I am unable to access IE. The local connection would
put me in sync with the other computers with IE access and the ability to
connect to the printer. However, I want to remain wireless. At this point,
the ability to reconnect to IE in a wireless manner is most important.
Perhaps I can then figure out how to print to the common printer. Thoughts?

"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi Irwin :-)
> > When I start my XP prof, ie6, I go this address
> > http://ie.search.msn.com/srchasst/404.aspx
> >
> > How can I remove this from my start?
> >
> You may have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on your system
> causing this problem. Thus, 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. Although you may have already run one or more of the programs,
> please do so again according to the instructions below. 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 About:Buster here
> http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4289.html
> http://www.atribune.org/downloads/AboutBuster.zip
> AdAware se (Free)
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
> the newest version of CWShredder (2.0) here:
> http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3019.html
> and 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.
>
> 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 Utility
> http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip
> or
> WinsockXPFix 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.)
>
> 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
>
> and......
>
> NOTE: If you can not download these programs from the Internet, if your PC
> has CD read capabilities, go to another computer with CD-ROM burning
> capabilities. Create a folder on the hard drive of the other computer called
> HOLD, download the programs to that folder, then burn that folder to a CD.
> Copy the HOLD folder to your HD and then install the programs from there
> and run them. After you have IE access again, update all programs where
> possible to get the latest definitions and run them again in Safe Mode to be
> sure there are no lingering items on the system.
>
> also...........
>
> 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.
> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
>
>

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