Re: IE is ALL messes up!

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From: Clayton Remote User (ClaytonRemoteUser_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/08/05 

Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 19:43:04 -0800

Before I let you know all I have tried, one thing we did not mention was that
I run Norton Internet Security 2003. Always have, but disabled it and Norton
Antivirus several times just to be sure. PA1's sites are in both IE's and
NIS's trusted sites lists.

In addition to browsing all the listed forums and then some, I:
-unchecked and checked Tools | Internet Options | Advanced and uncheck
"Enable third party browser extensions". no help...
-exported several copies of the registry, "Backup" hungs several times
trying to so a System State session.
-got a copy of LSPFIX,
-intalled, updated, read help files, ran CWShredder, CWS was not found
-intalled, updated, read help files, ran AdAware, 13 objects removed
-intalled, updated, read help files, ran SpyBot S & D, another 13 problems
fixed

What next?

"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE" wrote:

> I have no idea what PA1's browser test is.
> In IE go to Tools | Internet Options | Advanced and uncheck "Enable third
> party browser extensions".
> If that fixes it eliminate any scumware and then check the box again.
> What You Should Know About Spyware
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx
>
> CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of these programs ,
> 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.
>
> See
> Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>
> Note that AdAware and SpyBot S & D will each catch some things the other
> won't. Also, each needs to be updated with the program's update function
> before every use, even when just downloaded. There's also a lot more to do
> than just those two programs. CWShredder is also available here:
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/cwshredder.zip or
> http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.zip
> **Post your HijackThis log to
> http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/
> http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/ or the Spyware forum at
> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**
> Alternative download pages for Ad-Aware, Spybot, HijackThis and CWShredder
> may be found on this page:
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.
>
>
> See this link for information about malware:
> http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/malware.ars
>
> If nothing there helps, please post back to this thread.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
> Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
> http://www.fjsmjs.com
> Protect your PC
> http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>
>
> "Clayton Remote User" <Clayton Remote User@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote in message
> news:22A5EC01-E777-42E5-A06C-48032B0AC26C@microsoft.com
> > OK, I am the 'remote user', and I have uninstalled everything yahoo
> > ever had. Went through the KB-318378 procedure, edited my registry
> > after exporting it., reinstalled IE 6 SP1 from my original CD,
> > vistied windows update, and still fail PA1's browser test, all of
> > this with antivirus turned off...
> >
> > What about the scripting engines themselves?
> > Or is reinstalling Windows XP next?
> >
> > "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE" wrote:
> >
> >> "Dan" <Dan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:101EB02C-A4AA-42AC-9DB2-D37312F93566@microsoft.com
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> I have a situation where I'm trying to support a remote user with an
> >>> IE 6.0 application. Remote Scripting (MS Virtual Machine) is not
> >>> running, and I believe it is because the user has LOTS of Browser
> >>> add-ons, helpers, toolbars, ActiveX controls, etc.
> >>>
> >>> The application was working, then he 'upgraded the version of Yahoo
> >>> Messenger', then it does not.
> >>>
> >>> Is there an easy, supported method to 'uninstall', then re-install,
> >>> IE 6.0? Does the Microsoft IE 6 Service Pak 1 CD reinstall IE ?
> >>>
> >>> I'd like to get the machine back to a 'pure' IE state without all of
> >>> the extra stuff.
> >>>
> >>> Suggestions?
> >>>
> >>> --Dan
> >>> djlucarelli@pa1call.org
> >>
> >> BTW, reinstalling IE won't fix the problem, but:
> >> How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in
> >> Windows XP
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
> >> Make sure your anti-virus is turned off.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
>
>

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