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Microsoft Internet Explorer error message

We have Windows XP Home Edition, with SP 2. We're using IE 6, sp2. On some websites we visit we get the message that "Internet Explorer has encountered an error and must close."You cannot recover from this.Can anyone help me with this?Here are some steps...Since re-installing IE6 involves...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows XP, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, bjsloan@..., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, spyware

Discussion threads 2007-07-07

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I am rnning windows XP and IE 6 I also have a DSL when I open IE it takes forever to open, or I when it soes come up i have to refresh the page to fet anything to open.Slow IE.This depends on your connection speed, even when you have...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Web browsers, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, wdu3580@..., spyware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Internet

Discussion threads 2007-06-22

Spyware, Bots, Rootkits Flooding Through Unpatched IE Hole

I was reading on line magazines and eweek .com had an interesting article about a new flaw in IE.http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2017620,00.asp It seems that we are always looking, patching and trying to find out how the bad guys are getting into our networks. This seems back wards to me, a good network...

Tags: bot, Microsoft Internet Explorer, network, rootkit, security, spyware, virus, vista, windows xp, zlito@...

Discussion threads 2006-09-21

IE browser screen pop up automatically

Hi everyone,I am using WinXp and encounter some problem. Time to time IE browser screen pop up autumatically no matter if i m online or not. Its the same website address everytime. I use spyware and norton anti-virus but they cant search anything..plz helpthank you,KenWhat's the address that it is...

Tags: Web browser, makbar@..., windows, antivirus, Microsoft Internet Explorer, spyware

Q&A 2006-04-11

Microsoft asks users to help with security issues, while a critical IE hole remains unpatched

A critical vulnerability has surfaced in Internet Explorer 6, and it's one that affects even fully patched IE versions. In the meantime, Microsoft is turning to users to help build its malware database. John McCormick has the details—and even some tax tips—in this edition of the IT Locksmith. A...

Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., John McCormick, Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, security, vulnerability, Active Scripting, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Information Technology, Tax, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Virus, User, Sendmail.org, Taxes, Free Trade, Financial Planning, Finance, Internet

Technical articles 2006-03-27

Outlook 2003 and IE not responding

I have a user that has a Dell Optiplex 280 with WinXP Pro, an 80 GB HD (66 Gig free) and 1GB RAM. When he opens MS Outlook 2003 the processor hits 100%, the fans start racing and outlook won't respond. Opening IE also does the same thing. When opening...

Tags: hal.potter@..., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook 2003, registry

Q&A 2006-03-21

New pop-up ads

Only in the recent past i'm getting many pop-ads very often,making me hate net surfing.I'm a bit confused cos my Internet explorer had blocked most of the pop-up windows before and now, i think just the reverse happens.I received pop-up windows from:adware.comecommerce-e.comaxillsearch.com and many not to mention.....I've put these sites...

Tags: pop-up window, Microsoft Internet Explorer, pop-up blocker, windows, pop-up windows unable to block, gowrisankar, security, advertisement, spyware, window

Discussion threads 2006-03-10

Internet explorer error

I have a situation where when it appears my browser has been taken control of(I.E)Whenever I type a url, you can see on the status bar where it says downloading page from site but then it comes up with a message saying internet explorer can not open page. The OS...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Web browsers, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, spyware, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Q&A 2006-01-26

Firefox a threat to security products security?

Firefox a threat to security products security?I have been reading several reviews lately discussing FireFox and security.The most recent was by Andy Dornan of http://wires.ITarchitect.com, with that article titled "No one ever caught spyware from Firefox".http://tinyurl.com/b24ppThe main point is it seems to be the security VENDORS that are having an...

Tags: firefox, jd-quick (formerly clyde), jdclyde, malware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, security, spyware, Web, Web browser

Discussion threads 2006-01-03

IE Problem

I just got this problem. I double-click IE, the application opens for a nanosecond, and then immediately closes. I have run my anti-virus software, and it does not report viruses.Any suggestions?HelenI have had this happen as a result of a spyware. Try running an anti-spyware program such as Microsoft AntiSpyware...

Tags: helenlein@..., Microsoft Internet Explorer, spyware, windows

Q&A 2005-12-01

Microsoft discloses serious vulnerability in IE

Microsoft has released Security Advisory 911302, which discusses a serious vulnerability in most versions of Internet Explorer, a problem the software giant has known about for six months. In this edition of the IT Locksmith, get the details about this IE threat, and get the best of the rest of...

Tags: U.S. Congress, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., John McCormick, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Web browsers, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, spyware, vulnerability, software, Microsoft Windows, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Threat, Microsoft Xbox, X Variant, Linux.Plupii.B Threat, Game Players, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet

Technical articles 2005-11-28

IE Delay

I have a client's PC with WinXP Pro SP2.When you open internet explorer there is about a 12 second delay then the page appears quickly. This happens to any new page you click on or type in the URL for.I have cleaned spyware, run maintenanceI got rid of 2 damaged...

Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC&Web, spyware, windows

Q&A 2005-10-21

IE shortcut: "Cannot find FINDER.COM"

I have a user running NT 4 SP6 and IE 6 with desktop shortcuts to web sites. These worked until today. Now when she double-clicks one she gets an error message "Cannot find FINDER.COM." These sites open normally if I key in the URL in the Address...

Tags: FINDER.COM, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows NT, Palmetto, shortcut, spyware, Web, windows

Q&A 2005-10-20

Internet Explorer stops working

Internet Explorer works fine for about 10 minutes, then after that time, I get "unable to display page" message for any url I enter. DNS works fine, Outlook Express and ping continue to work. It has service pack 2 and all the security updates and has been cleaned of...

Tags: Web browsers, Domain names, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, NETWORKING, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Internet Explorer, DNS, spyware

Q&A 2005-10-17

Too many windows open

I routinely have several windows and programs open thought out the day and what I have discovered is that after a while I have to many windows open and I can't open anymore. What happens after I reach this state is that the right click context won't open, clicking...

Tags: window, CPU, memory, bwilson@..., windows

Q&A 2005-10-11

Spyware and the advertisers.

Spyware and the advertisers.I would like to put this forward for discussion. Currently for two weeks I have been battling a silent install of a spyware product. (Yeah I went through a boring day and played a few online games where one did the install.The question is I have spyware...

Tags: advertisement, advertiser, adware, browser hijack, Michaeltech, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, security, SpyBot, spyware, Trend Micro Inc.

Discussion threads 2005-09-19

IE7 being developed to resist spyware

IE7- Low rights, low quality, M$ late to partyWell, sounds like the way to prod M$ to produce an only slightly better product is to threaten their market $hare. In other words the way to get their attention is kick them in the wallet. Sounds like there will still be...

Tags: badair, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, security, spyware, Web browser, windows

Discussion threads 2005-09-13

Ca an ISP be hijacked?

I am having a HP laptop Intel Pentium 4 with Windows XP. I have subscribed to Verizon DSL. Since five days I am unable to go online and work with my emails and other web resources.I have had a long phone sessions with Verizon Support, for over 4 hours; but...

Tags: computer, Computer Associates International Inc., DSL, Emmaarkay@..., hijack, Internet Service Provider, isp, Microsoft Internet Explorer, modem, security, spyware, Web browser, windows 98, windows xp

Discussion threads 2005-09-08

Firefox, Internet Explorer and Ping

I have a pc with XP sp2 isntalled that can browse the internet with no problem using the firefox browser. Internet explorer will work for a while then it stops working at different times. When it stops working I can STILL browse using firefox and of course I...

Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, safe mode, spyware, statykserver, system restore, windows

Q&A 2005-09-06

Spyware Adware Pop-ups, oh my.

blog rootSpyware, Adware & Pop-upsHow do you prevent Spyware, Adware & Pop-ups?Spyware, Adware & Pop-upsUse good utilities, and don't be dumb.  Depending on what sites you visit, you could be more prone to viruses, spyware, malware etc etc.http://www.terminalmadness.com/index-3.htmlMake sure your anti virus definitions, your anti spyware definitions, windows updates etc...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Web browsers, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Channel management, inbox.com, spyware, adware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web, Web browser

Discussion threads 2005-08-03