Re: Internet Explorercache (further info)

From: kevin75 (kevinprince75_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 01/23/05 

Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 11:25:04 -0800

Thanks Jan,

Well last night I purchased PC BugDoctor, I think it's called, this found
some errors and did correct them but still did not solve my problem, to give
you an idea here is what I currently run on the PC to help with adware,
spyware etc.
AVG Anti Virus Pro Edition
Mailwasher Pro
Pest Patrol
Zonealarm Pro

It is looking more like I will need to delete the profile and then rebuild
it again, I have found out that in other features of the help and support in
Windows XP that I am getting 'Internet Explorer Scripting Errors' where
pictures should be displayed, this does not happen at all in the other user
accounts - I also tried cache sentry in another account and it worked
perfectly straight away. Also I have looked at my Eazy Backup program and
this saves user settings in IE, OE, My Documents, Mailwasher etc, so in
theory if I delete my profile I should be able to rebuild it quickly by using
the restore facility in Eazy Backup, it should also put my desktop settings
back I think. I have tried the free online scans with housetrend and that is
clean, also my Pest Patrol for Spyware, Adware is up to date and is clean.
It's looking like something within my user profile has got corrupted -
hopefully as soon as I have an hour or so free I can get this done, I'm
assuming that I can still rebuild it using my name. Again many thanks for
taking the time to supply me hints and tips, it takes me a little while to
get them done as I'm not at the PC till near 6pm UK time (I am in the UK). I
will respond as soon as I can, I'm determined to sort this out, preferrably
before I move house in around 6 weeks time!

Cheers :-)

"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi kevin :-)
>
> 7> Before I go to the step of deleting my profile (already set as an
> > administrator) is it worth running any PC Bug Doctor type software? My
> fear
> > of deleting the profile is that I will have to re-enter all my settings in
> IE
> > and OE as well as various other programs or does the profile delete leave
> > those intact? I do have a program called Eazy Backup and maybe this may
> > help. I will continue to persevere, I'm only up in my wheelchair for 4
> hours
> > per day so inputting data can be quite painstaking. Thanks to everyone
> for
> > help though. Atpresent I'm just attempting to get cache sentry to work at
> > startup.
>
> I understand. We can work through this with you. And using the backup will
> help, although, I don't know about your profile settings with that. Here is
> a program to backup OE files and settings.
>
> Backup or restore or transfer OE messages and settings:
> http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/backup/index.htm
> http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx
>
>
> Here are some Free on-line scanning websites where you can get your system
> scanned. I advise you that not all scanning software can detect and remove
> all types of various scumware and their varients, which are vast. However,
> give them a try and see if they help. If not, then we can move to
> HijackThis and see what it finds, if anything.
>
> Panda On-Line scan
> http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
> Trend Micro Housecall
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
> However, these are only aint-virus scanners, not for adware, spyware or
> malware as such.
>
> Here are some additional programs you should run as well to make sure your
> system is fully clean:
> What You Should Know About Spyware
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx
> AdAware Personal SE
> http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button
> SpyBot Search & Destroy
> http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2471.html
> Download HiJackThis here:
> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/hijackthis.php
> (Create a folder on the C:\ drive called HiJackThis. Install the HJT to
> this folder.
> Go here before you post your log to do the preliminary steps. Follow all
> instructions as much as possible. http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> Post you log to one of these forums for analysis. You will have to register
> and return for your answers. Follow all posting instructions carefully.
>
> Amuha Forums
> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
> Bleeping Conputers
> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
>
> It will take a while for these scans to run if you have a large hard drive
> or lots of files. But, just set them off and let them go until they are
> done. The HJT log file will not take log to scan.
>
> I understand you time limitations, so, I'll keep checking back. :-)
>
> If these steps do not resolve your problem, or you need help with the above,
> 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.
>
> 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
>
>
> >
> > "Jan Il" wrote:
> >
> > > "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE" <franksaunders@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > news:OhDquCAAFHA.2032@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > Save any documents from your user profile before deleting it.
> > >
> > > Ooops...thank you for the very important reminder. My slip. <s>
> > >
> > > Jan :)
> > > Smiles are meant to be shared,
> > > that's why they're so contagious.
> > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > 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
> > > >
> > > > "Jan Il" <abuse@localhost.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:OGlEVe$$EHA.2804@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Hi kevin :-)
> > > > >
> > > > > Since it is just with your User logon, it is possible that your User
> > > > > profile
> > > > > may be corrupt or not working for some reason. Log on as
> Administrator
> > > > > and
> > > > > delete your profile and create a new one and see if that will solve
> the
> > > > > problem.
> > > > >
> > > > > Hope this helps
> > > > >
> > > > > Jan :)
> > > > >
> > > > >> As further more info, it was A.N. Durden who suggested cachesentry
> > > which
> > > > >> looks a brilliant little program, once I can get my T.I.F working -
> as
> > > > > more
> > > > >> info below:-
> > > > >> Windows XP Home Edition
> > > > >> MSinfo32 reports:-
> > > > >> Page refresh type = Automatic
> > > > >> Temporary Internet Files folder = C:\Documents and settings\Kevin
> > > > >> Prince\Local Files\
> > > > >> Total disk space = Not Available
> > > > >> Available disk space = Not available
> > > > >> Maximum cache size = not available
> > > > >> available cache size = not available
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Strange thing is this is only on my user name account, any ideas?
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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