Re: INtermtent Problems with Windowx XP w/SP@ and IE6
- From: "Don Varnau" <don_04[at]varnau[dot]org>
- Date: Sun, 1 May 2005 07:50:11 -0500
Hi,
I would uninstall the McAfee Software to see if the problems with IE stop.
All of the problems you list could be caused by a third-party program-
possibly legitimate- possibly malware.
Don
[MS MVP- IE/OE]
"KM1" wrote in message
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> I have had various problems with my new computer for the last 5 months. I
> have tried just about everything. The issues are not major but very
annoying
> and I cannot seem to find anyone who can pin down the problem. Have
already
> done a PC Reformat once and do not really believe that this will fix the
> problem. Do seem to think that most of what I am dealing with is software
> conflicts but am not sure. I have a post right now on Mcafee's help
forums
> to see if they have heard of what I am dealing with. Below is my post
from
> that site. If anyone has good solid information regarding what I have
> experienced, Please feel free to chime in.
>
> Has anyone ever had Privacy Service ever cause any of the following issues
> on a Windows XP w/SP2 system:
>
> 1. Stopping of Windows Critical Updates in the middle of the download.
(Did
> a PC reformat because of these and now disable Web bug blocker before
> critical updates and have not had this happen again in the last two
months)
>
> 2. Various IE hangs while browsing the internet, opening IE, or closing
out
> of a second window on a forum. They usually leave 2 errors in the event
> viewer, one application hang for IE with the version number, address, etc.
> and the other with an application hang and description of a fault bucket
> error.
>
> 3. Various IE closings stating that it had a problem and needs to close
and
> then asking you to send an error report to Microsoft, which I send all the
> time.
>
> 4. IE errors after closing IE stating that the memory could not be read.
>
> 5. White page when trying to exit a .net passport site, unless web bug
> blocker is disabled. Will let you sign in but not out.
>
> 6. White page in window when trying to post on this site or trying to edit
a
> post.
>
> Except for number 1 where the computer froze, IE can be immediately opened
> back up and used as if nothing happened then the problem might occur a
week
> or so latter and there is no specific site or procedure that I am doing
that
> causes these. Anything from surfing and closing out of a window, just
> surfing, or even opening IE and it loads half the window then stops with a
> hang.
>
> Number 1 only happened twice. Number 2, 3, & 4 maybe once a week or less.
> All randomly. Might have number 2 this week, number 3 twice next week,
number
> 4 the week latter, fine for a week, etc. Number 5 whenever privacy service
is
> enabled and number 6 whenever web bug blocker is enabled. Just trying to
> identify and pinpoint what is the problem. All seem to involve IE6 in some
> way shape or form and two of the six have been directly related to privacy
> service. Any information would be helpful.
>
> Should mention that I have run an updated Viruscan, Adaware SE, VX2
cleaner,
> Xcleaner free version, and Microsoft's Antispyware all in safe mode
without
> finding anything. System is competely up to date with critical updates and
> office updates. Use Mcafee Firewall Plus, Viruscan, and Privacy Service
and
> am connected to the internet via cable modem and Router with good
firewall.
> My cable connection is 6 mbps if that helps. Running Windows XP w/SP2
with 1
> gig of ram and plenty of space on my hard drive. Been searching for a
> solution and talking to techs from Microsoft, Mcafee, Dell for months with
no
> resolution. Anyone????
>
> KM1
.
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