Re: Internet Explorer Help Error

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From: Don Varnau (don_04[at]varnau[dot]org)
Date: 11/17/04 

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 20:05:45 -0600

Hi,
I think you're right- I think it's a file problem with IE, XP & SP2.

You might try getting rid of the error message:
>From IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced...
Check "Disable script debugging" and uncheck "Display a notification about
every script error."

Sorry- no more ideas.

Don 

-- 
MVP IE/OE
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"homepc" <wiebe08[at]hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uSZNYU$yEHA.2804@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> I am running Norton System Works 2003 and the virus definitions are up to
> date.  I am also running Adaware and Spybot regularly.
>
> I ran CWShredder and it found nothing.  I run Internet History Eraser in
the
> background when I go on the internet and my homepage has never been
> hijacked.  I ran Hijack this and have attached the generated report.
>
> Somehow I don't feel this is a security issue.  Could the script error
have
> been caused by XP SP2 installation maybe?  When I select help in Windows
> Internet Explorer I get this error.  If I choose yes or no to proceed it
> makes no difference.  The help screen comes up without incident
thereafter.
> That is the only script error I have ever come across.
>
> Anyway, could someone have a look at the attached log report and let me
know
> if there is anything suspicious I should delete?
>
> Thanks
>
> "Don Varnau" <don_04[at]varnau[dot]org> wrote in message
> news:%23F44uA2yEHA.2600@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > Hi,
> > If you're running Win98SE, this article *may* help.
> > "Cannot Open the File: Mk:@MSITStore:C:\Windows\Help\Windows.chm" Error
> > Message Appears When Opening Help
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=312456
> > But, I suspect that this is a trojan which perhaps couldn't install and
> > run.
> >
> > Work through the solutions (CWShredder,
> > Ad-aware, Spybot) at
> > http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm Also note the security tips on
> > that
> > page.
> >
> > Additional information at:
> > 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
> >
> > If unsuccessful with those removal tools, update your anti-virus program
> > and
> > run a scan. Free (for personal use) AV programs are listed at:
> > http://www.pricelessware.org/thelist/sec.htm#Anti-Virus
> >
> > Or here are some free online virus scans:
> > McAfee Stinger: http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
> >
> > Panda on-line virus scan
> > http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan.asp
> >
> > McAfee FreeScan
> > http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp
> >
> > Symantec Security Check (page offers security and/or virus scan)
> > http://snipurl.com/7gz1
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> > Don
> >
> > "homepc" <wiebe08[at]hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:uVqePb0yEHA.1300@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> >> When I go to help I get this msg
> >>
> >> An error has occurred in the script on this page
> >>
> >> Line 2
> >> Char 1
> >> Error Invalid Character
> >> Code 0
> >>
> >> URL mk:@MSIT Store:C\Windows\Help\iexplore.chm:/iegetsrt.
> >> htm
> >>
> >> After this msg, help starts to work ok again.  Any idea what could be
> >> causing this problem?
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