Re: Strange Networking Problem

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From: Brian (Brian_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/17/04 

Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 18:19:01 -0800

OK - I have browsed through the KB for the same problem and found a lot of
the same problems, with a lot of suggestions.
Here's what I have done in addition :
Reset the TCP/IP
Ran SFC /scannow
Did an inplace upgrade of winxp
Ran Spybot and Spy Sweeper, NAV, and Hijack this. I am waiting on a
registration confirmation for a site that have 'experts' to go through the
report.
I have removed the HOSTS file and loaded a new one. I ran regsvr /i
urlmon.dll.
Still having the same problem, but I have cleard up some issues. I can now
see the other computers on my network, but they still have no access to mine.
Though no spyware adware or malare was detected on the machine, I did notice
something strange. After the browser stops working (Page cannot be
displayed), I close the browser and reopen it. My Homepage is set to
www.drudgereport.com. Well in the area where it displays the sire you are
going to it displayed an IP address - 66.28.209.210. This address is to the
home page of Ha-hosting.com.

I uninstalled SP2 also, which I about to reinstall.
This is something I have never run across before, and I have been in the
computing field for quite sometime. It seems something is 'triggering' this
action...I just can not narrow it down.
Any more help would be very well appreciated!
Happy Holidays!
"Brian" wrote:

> OK - I tried just about everything and the problem still exists. I changed
> out the NIC also. I don't want to go through reinstalling windows all over
> gain ( though I have saved everything on the C drive from Documents and
> Settings.) I have most programs and documents that I need on another
> partition.
>
> Well, here are the three symptoms :
> 1) Networked on a peer to peer system all under the same group name. When I
> go to Network Places I can only see my shared folders. When I go to View all
> network computers, all I can see is mine. Another oddity - When I do a search
> for the computers on the network, I find them and can acccess the shared
> folder and/or drives. None of these computers can access my computer.
> 2) All of the computers are accessing the net through a T1 behind a
> router/firewall. This problem just arised, so it can not be the
> firewall....all computers can access the net. My computer accesses the net
> for about 5-10 mintues ( I haven't timed it with a clock ), then IE,
> Netscape, nor Firefox can access the net. "Page Cannt Be Displayed" is the
> error I receive. Other programs that rely networking capabilities, such as
> Yahoo Messenger and Outlook still function properly. I have unchecked
> everything in the startup in MS Config, rebooted to make sure nothing
> reactivated itself, and had the same problem. All the services look legit
> also. Ran Hijack This! and nothing looked funny there.
> I am at a loss. I reinstalled IE6 thinking that was the problem. I am going
> to go run an AV scan in safe mode.....thanx for all your help!
>
>
>
> "Jan Il" wrote:
>
> > Hi Brian
> >
> > I don't really think that the problem is such that you need to repair or
> > reinstall IE, however, here are the recommended methods for do these
> > functions. You may review them and pick the one that you feel most
> > comfortable with.
> >
> >
> > Be sure that your AV and firewall is disabled before starting:
> >
> > The Internet Explorer Repair Tool
> > http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_5.htm#repair_tool
> >
> > or......
> >
> > Method 2 in this article works on earlier versions of Windows.
> > How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in
> > Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
> >
> > or.................
> >
> > If you have not already done so, then you might try a repair of IE6 as
> > follows:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/Q194/1/77.asp&NoWebContent=1
> > or
> > http://snipurl.com/6s3r
> >
> >
> > TO REPAIR WINDOWS XP -
> >
> > Unlike the previous versions of the Windows program, the IE6 is a core
> > part of the XP program. A reinstall over the existing install can cause
> > problems, and there are specific instructions that can reduce the
> > chance of such problems. However, it is always much safer to do a
> > repair instead of a reinstall. A reinstall should only be done as the
> > very last thing when all else has failed. And then only according to
> > the proper instructions.
> >
> > Be sure that your AV and firewall is disabled, and follow all
> > instructions carefully
> >
> > Courtesy of LuckyStrike -
> >
> > How do I repair Internet Explorer in Windows® XP?
> > http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_ie_reinstall.htm
> >
> > How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
> > XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378/EN-US/
> >
> > The ability to Repair Internet Explorer does not exist in the version that
> > ships with Windows XP. This feature only becomes available after you
> > upgrade to a newer version. This is normal and has been this way since
> > Windows 98 and IE4.
> >
> > However, you can reinstall IE in Windows XP by clicking Start, Run and
> > entering the following command:
> >
> > rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132
> > %windir%\Inf\ie.inf
> >
> > *You will need to have your XP CD available*.
> >
> > Some people have problems with the command line above. A small VB Script
> > that will execute the command for you can be downloaded here at
> > http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts/xp_run_ie_setup.vbs. Save the file to
> > your hard drive and double click it to run IE Setup.
> >
> > or...............
> >
> > IF that doesn't work, this is another way, but a bit more complex..., but
> > maybe less complicated (?) than the first method I supplied.
> >
> > Note: Both of the following methods listed **require that the Microsoft
> > Windows XP CD-ROM be available**.
> >
> > Method 1: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x Repair for Windows XP
> >
> > From the Start menu, select Run.
> > In the Open field, type sfc /scannow (Note: There is a space between sfc and
> > /scannow)
> > Select the OK button.
> > Follow the prompts throughout the System File Checker process.
> > Reboot the computer when System File Checker completes.
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > Method 2: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x Repair for Windows XP
> >
> > From the Start menu, select Search, select All Files and Folders.
> > Select More Advanced Options and place a checkmark beside Search Hidden
> > Files and Folders option.
> > Ensure that Search System Folders and Search Subfolders are also checked.
> > In the All or Part of the File Name box, type ie.inf
> > In the Look In drop-down menu, select C: or the letter of the hard drive
> > that contains the Windows folder.
> > Click the Search button.
> > In the search results pane, find the ie.inf file located in Windows\Infb
> > folder.
> > Right click the ie.inf file and click Install on the context menu.
> > Reboot the computer when the file copy process is complete.
> >
> > or...........................
> >
> > Method 3.
> >
> > How to Repair Internet Explorer 6 and Outlook Express
> > Tricking Windows into letting you reinstall IE6
> > http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=71
> >
> > Since you already have Internet Explorer 6 installed the operating system
> > will not allow you to reinstall over the existing installation. Due to this
> > we are required to trick the operating system into thinking IE 6 is not
> > installed.
> >
> > ### NOTE: in order to use this method you are required to edit the
> > registry. **Incorrect editing of the registry can cause serious harm to your
> > operating system** so it is advised you proceed with extreme caution.###
> >
> > Follow these steps for repairing Internet Explorer 6:
> >
> > Click on the Start button and then click on the Run option.
> > In the Open field type regedit and press the OK button.
> > Navigate to the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active
> > Setup\Installed Components\{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4383}
> > Under that key you will see a entry named IsInstalled. Right click on that
> > entry and left click on Modify.
> > Change the Value from 1 to 0.
> > Exit regedit.
> >
> > or..............................
> >
> > How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in
> > Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q318378
> > How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 6
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293907&Product=ie600
> > Unable to Install Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304872
> > Tricking Windows into letting you reinstall IE6
> > http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=71
> >
> > or...................
> >
> > Go to DOS: START - RUN - type COMMAND - press ENTER. (To exit type EXIT)
> >
> > At the DOS C:\ prompt type the following, hitting enter after each line.
> >
> > regsvr32 Shdocvw.dll
> > regsvr32 Shell32.dll
> > regsvr32 Oleaut32.dll
> > regsvr32 Actxprxy.dll
> > regsvr32 Mshtml.dll
> > regsvr32 Urlmon.dll
> >
> > It usually sorts the problem out.
> >
> > also........
> >
> > Courtesy of Robert Aldwinckle
> >
> > XP users who have installed IE6sp1 before upgrading to XPsp1
> > will have setupwbv.dll and will be able to do a repair using
> >
> > rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE6Maintenance
> >
> > Otherwise, they have to use
> >
> > sfc /scannow
> >
> > etc., or reinstall IE6 (Ref: KB318378)
> >
> > or......................
> >
> > Courtesy of Jim Byrd:
> >
> > There is no direct Repair function for IE6 in XP. Here are some
> > alternatives:
> >
> > 1. With XP you need to go to Start|Run and type "sfc /scannow"
> > (without the quotes and notice the space between the c and the /.)
> > Have your XP CD handy and be prepared to go get a cup of coffee - it
> > takes a while. This will do the same thing as Repair IE6 for XP but a
> > lot more, that is find any corrupt system files and replace them. It
> > does not, however, re-register the various software components (except
> > possibly the ones it replaces?) AFAIK.
> >
> > Be aware that under certain circumstances (Win2k before SP4 - see mskb
> > 814510,
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q814510) sfc
> > can erroneously overwrite (restore over) previously installed files
> > from certain "hotfixes" which will then need to be re-installed. To
> > check for this, after running sfc, open a Cmd window and enter
> > "qfecheck /v /l:c:\" (without the quotes). If you don't have qfecheck
> > installed, it can be obtained for XP here:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=35468 and for
> > Win2k, obtain qfecheck here:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=35470
> >
> > 2. Another alternative that works on Win2k and may or may not work on
> > XP (but probably does - I've heard both stories), for just IE6 repair
> > if you don't have IE6 listed in Add-Remove Programs, then in Start|Run
> > then enter
> >
> > "rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE6Maintenance"
> >
> > without the quotes, exactly as shown, and select the appropriate entry.
> >
> > 3. If you find that you need to do a re-install of IE6 then you can
> > consider the following, I can't verify this for XP (I'm Win2k - it
> > works there, and I've had good reports from XP users), but you might
> > want to give it a try at your own risk. Again, enter this at Start|Run
> > without the quotes and be careful about the spacing:
> >
> > "rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132
> > C:\windows\inf\ie.inf"
> >
> > 4. Lastly, here is a link to a MSKB article about re-installing
> > IE6/OE6:
> >
> > You cannot install some updates or programs
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=822798
> >
> > "The Software You Are Installing Has Not Passed Windows Logo Testing..."
> > Error Message When You Try to Install Internet Explorer 6 SP1
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=828031
> >
> > Unable to install Internet Explorer 6 on XP
> > http://www.tek-tips.com/gfaqs.cfm/lev2/67/lev3/70/pid/779/fid/1586
> >
> > or................
> >
> > Here is a more recent suggestion I have been giving to XP users
> > who want to try some repair procedures.
> >
> > <TITLE>831429 - Windows XP stops responding when you download updates
> > from Windows Update</TITLE>
> > < http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;831429 >
> >
> > It is actually a more comprehensive set of re-registrations than an
> > IE Repair with the default FixIE.inf would do for either NT5.
> >
> > Although they are listed specifically for W2K they should apply
> > equally to XP.
> >
> > Additionally, the information here may be of some assistance:
> >
> > Windows XP From A-Z
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > Thanx for the prompt response. I tried everything except one -
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?id=302089, the link was bad. I
> > am
> > > still having the problem. A little more info...behind a router, about 20
> > > computers on the network, mine is the only one having this problem. It is
> > > the strangest thing......I can browse the web for a little while, then
> > > nothing....unfortunately there is not a repair installation for Internet
> > > explorer :-( . Right now I changed some of the TCP/IP values just to see
> > if
> > > it works. I've been online for about 3 minutes now...lets see if this will
> > > post.
> > >
> > > "Jan Il" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi Brian :-)
> > > >
> > > > Try the following and see if it helps:
> > > >
> > > > First,
> > > >
> > > > Clearing the TIF Cache -
> > > >
> > > > Safely Delete the Temporary Internet Files
> > > > http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
> > > >
> > > > The temporary I.E. files folder is a cache for web pages that you have
> > > > visited. I don't know why Microsoft sets the default so high, but I have
> > > > seen 2gb set for storage. This and other setting can be changed to
> > decreace
> > > > the size of the storage area, and supposedly delete the I.E. temp file
> > when
> > > > you close the browser.
> > > >
> > > > If still no joy, then .........
> > > >
> > > > Courtesy of Jim Byrd -
> > > >
> > > > Go in Tools > Internet Options>Click on "Security", select "Internet"
> > and
> > > > then "Custom Level"
> > > > Search for "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins" and disable it.
> > > >
> > > > If that works for you, then:
> > > >
> > > > If you have MSN Messenger installed, and you don't use it, you might
> > try
> > > > disabling or uninstalling it and then see if things work properly with
> > > > ActiveX enabled. (You need ActiveX for Windows Update, etc.) Read all
> > of
> > > > the following carefully.
> > > >
> > > > 1. See here to disable it: How to prevent Windows Messenger from
> > running
> > > > on a Windows XP-based computer
> > > > http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?id=302089 Read carefully.
> > > >
> > > > 2. A simpler method to completely uninstall it if you don't use it
> > which
> > > > you may want to try (rather than messing around in the Registry to just
> > > > disable it unless you're very comfortable with that) is to be sure you
> > Exit
> > > > from Messenger by right-clicking the MSN icon in the notification area,
> > and
> > > > selecting Exit. Then go to Start|Run then enter exactly (I would
> > copy/paste
> > > > it):
> > > >
> > > > RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection
> > %systemRoot%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
> > > >
> > > > Then uninstall the leftover installation information file by going to
> > > > Start|Run then entering:
> > > >
> > > > rundll32 setupapi,InstallHinfSection BLC.Remove 128
> > > > %systemRoot%\inf\msmsgs.inf
> > > >
> > > > Then reboot.
> > > >
> > > > 3. If you wish, you can ensure that MSN Messenger is shown in
> > Add-Remove
> > > > Windows Components so that you can restore it at some later time if you
> > so
> > > > desire by going to Start|Run and entering:
> > > >
> > > > notepad.exe %systemRoot%\INF\sysoc.inf
> > > >
> > > > When this file opens in Notepad, look for a line that starts
> > "msmsgs="
> > > > and then delete the word "hide" if there and go to File>Save, then
> > exit
> > > > Notepad.
> > > >
> > > > Then reboot.
> > > >
> > > > 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Ok here's the jist of it. I can access webpages for a few minutes
> > after I
> > > > > boot up. After that, IE takes a dive and can not access any web pages.
> > > > Most
> > > > > other functions that use the connection (t1) work, ie - Outlook, Yahoo
> > > > > messenger, ect., while IE will not work. I have tried Firefox, same
> > thing.
> > > > > Everyone on the network can 'see' my computer, but can not access it
> > (peer
> > > > to
> > > > > peer). On the other hand, I can not see anybody elses computer. I have
> > run
> > > > a
> > > > > virus scan and Spybot scan with no results, and also uninstalled SP2.
> > I
> > > > > wouldn't think it would be the network card, due to the fact that
> > other
> > > > > programs can access the net. When I reboot, I can access sites for a
> > > > while,
> > > > > then back to the "This page can not be displayed".
> > > > > Any suggestions?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >
> >

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