Re: IE 6, XP, POP-UPs STILL GET THROUGH
From: hardcandy (hardcandy_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/24/05
- Next message: David H. Lipman: "Re: Anyone seen this?"
- Previous message: Matija Hrovat: "Re: command length is incorrect"
- In reply to: Malke: "Re: IE 6, XP, POP-UPs STILL GET THROUGH"
- Next in thread: Bruce Chambers: "Re: IE 6, XP, POP-UPs STILL GET THROUGH"
- Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] [ attachment ]
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 07:17:02 -0800
Install Firefox, download, 3 clicks, and it is installed. 100 times better
than IE6, has loads of customization options, look at extensions under
Tools-->Options-->Extensions--Get More. Fantastic browser, fast too.
"Malke" wrote:
> Rich278 wrote:
>
> > I have IE6 on XP. The pop-up blocker is set at high, and I still get
> > ads
> > that seem to break through. Also, when this happens, if I'm using
> > word, the
> > border color dulls, and whatever I'm typing does not appear on the
> > page. I then have to go back and click inside the application to get
> > the cursor back.
> > I've tried to uninstall IE6, but it doen't appear on the ADD/REMOVE
> > menu.
> > Even if IE isn't open, and I'm using a different browser, an add here
> > and
> > there comes smashing through using IE 6. Now, obviously, I'm getting
> > tired
> > of it. And it always seems to be the same vendor on the adds. IS
> > THERE A WAY TO COMPLETELY STOP THIS?????
>
> You have some malware on your computer. Here are general removal
> instructions. Do everything with updated tools in Safe Mode.
>
> 1) Scan in Safe Mode with current version (not earlier than 2003)
> antivirus using updated definitions.
>
> Before you remove malware, get LSPFix (or WinSockFix for XP which you
> can get from MajorGeeks) - see links below.
>
> 2) Remove spyware with Spybot Search & Destroy and Ad-aware. These
> programs are free, so use them both since they complement each other.
> There is a new version of CWShredder from Intermute. I would not
> install the other Intermute programs, however. Alternately, there are
> CoolWebSearch malware removal steps at SilentRunners.
>
> Be sure to update these programs before running, and it is a good idea
> to do virus/spyware scans in Safe Mode. Make sure you are able to see
> all hidden files and extensions (View tab in Folder Options).
>
> If the malware remains even after you used Ad-aware and Spybot, you can
> scan with HijackThis. HijackThis is an excellent tool to discover and
> disable hijackers, but it requires expert skill. See below for
> HijackThis links, including sites where you can post your HJT logs. A
> combination of HijackThis and About:Buster works well in removing the
> About:Blank homepage hijacker. Again, this is an expert tool and
> novices should get help with it.
>
> 3) If you are running Windows ME or XP, you should disable/enable System
> Restore because malware will be in the Restore Points. With ME, you
> must disable System Restore completely. With XP, you can delete all but
> the most recent (presumably clean) System Restore point from the More
> Options section of Disk Cleanup (Run>cleanmgr).
>
> 4) Make sure you've visited Windows Update and applied all security
> patches. Do not install driver updates from Windows Update.
>
> 5) Run a firewall.
>
> Links to help with malware:
>
> Software/Methods:
> http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search & Destroy
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com - Ad-aware
> http://www.majorgeeks.com - good download site
> http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
> http://www.silentrunners.org/sr_cwsremoval.html. - SilentRunners
> http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm - Repair Winsock 2 settings after
> removing spyware
>
> HijackThis:
> http://www.aumha.org/a/hjttutor.htm - HijackThis tutorial by Jim
> Eshelman
> http://forum.aumha.org/
> http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5 - Spyware Warrior HijackThis
> forum
> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/
> http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
>
> General:
> http://forum.aumha.org/ - look under "Security" for various forums
> http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
> http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
>
> Malke
> --
> MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
>
- Next message: David H. Lipman: "Re: Anyone seen this?"
- Previous message: Matija Hrovat: "Re: command length is incorrect"
- In reply to: Malke: "Re: IE 6, XP, POP-UPs STILL GET THROUGH"
- Next in thread: Bruce Chambers: "Re: IE 6, XP, POP-UPs STILL GET THROUGH"
- Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] [ attachment ]
Relevant Pages
|
