Corrupt cookies?

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emm

I have a problem with a search facility on a forum.
Areas of the forum are apssword protected and I can
access them. When I try to use the search facility it
does not provide any results from the password protected
area. Up until recently I had no problem with this at
all. It has been suggested that the cookies may have been
corrupted. I have deleted them all and started again,
but to no avail. I would welcome any suggestions as to
what to do now.

Emm
 
First of all how do I post a new question?? I got this window by clicking
on reply. Sorry this not apply to original question.
I downloaded Adaware and I an confused. I am not computer savvvy.
What is Malware, Data Miner, eAcceleration, iWon, CoolWebs and Tracking?
The help subjects recommended not deleting all items in case you want to
restore. HOw do I know what to keep and what to restore?
What are the Registry Keys, Registry Values and Files. I am at a complete
loss.
Thanks
fifiva
 
Hi fifiva :-)
First of all how do I post a new question?? I got this window by
clicking on reply. Sorry this not apply to original question.
I downloaded Adaware and I an confused. I am not computer savvvy.
What is Malware, Data Miner, eAcceleration, iWon, CoolWebs and
Tracking? The help subjects recommended not deleting all items in
case you want to restore. HOw do I know what to keep and what to
restore?
What are the Registry Keys, Registry Values and Files. I am at a
complete loss.
Thanks
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Here is the best way to post questions to the newsgroups. :-)

How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

And....for your problem..

You may have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on your system
causing this problem. In addition to running your updated anti-virus
program, you should do the following to be sure none of these are present on
your system. Some variants of malware can replicate themselves over and
over if not removed properly. Follow all instructions carefully to be sure
your system is thoroughly cleaned:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.

Also.........

Courtesy of Jim Byrd -

Download sysclean.com, from Trend Micro, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp along with the latest pattern
file, here: http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp Be sure to read
the "How-to" info here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt
(You might also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future
updating of these:
http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/). (If you download and use the updater from
the beginning, it will automatically handle downloading the other files.
Place them in a dedicated folder after appropriate unzipping, and then run.
This scan may take a long time, as Sysclean is VERY extensive and thorough

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, 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.

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
Also, with instructions, at http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also
From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip

and......

AdAware SE
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
Update immediately after installing before using

Additional information on how to protect your PC:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

If these steps do not resolve your problem, 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.

Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
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
 
Hi emm :-)
I have a problem with a search facility on a forum.
Areas of the forum are apssword protected and I can
access them. When I try to use the search facility it
does not provide any results from the password protected
area. Up until recently I had no problem with this at
all. It has been suggested that the cookies may have been
corrupted. I have deleted them all and started again,
but to no avail. I would welcome any suggestions as to
what to do now.
Click to expand...

It is difficult for us to determine the right information to provide for
your problem with out more details, such as the version of Windows you are
using, if you have SP2, and the exact wording of any error messages you may
be getting. This will help us determine the proper information to provide
you to make the necessary corrections to resolve your problem. Please post
back with this information and we'll try to get your problem resolved.

You might also review the following information:
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Thank you :-)

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.

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I am using Internet Explorer 6 and Windows XP. There is
no error message showing, the facility is just not
working.

Hope this is enough detail.

Emm
 
Hi emm :-)
I am using Internet Explorer 6 and Windows XP. There is
no error message showing, the facility is just not
working.

Hope this is enough detail.
Click to expand...

Thank you for the additional information. :-)

It is possible that your problem is related to the Javascript. Try the
following and see if it helps:

Problems accessing secure sites/ cannot install 128 bit encryption
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers2.htm#secure_sites

Download the Microsoft Java VM for Windows XP here
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

or..

You can try updating your scripting engine. The latest scripting engine can
be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...43-7e4b-4622-86eb-95a22b832caa&DisplayLang=en

also........

You can test Javascript here:
http://www.dancespots.net/browsertest.htm

Do you have the JavaScript plug-in installed?
http://java.sun.com/webapps/download/AutoDL?BundleId=9567

and.......

What is Javascript?

JavaScript is a compact, object-based scripting language created by Netscape
for developing client and server Internet applications. It is *not* the same
as Java, it can not stand alone. It is used in HTML pages. However, since
the language is so new, many of the browsers still are refining their
ability to interpret the language. More information here:
http://www.mozilla.org/js/
http://members.tripod.com/~JavaScriptForum/whatisit.html



If these steps do not resolve your problem, 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.

Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
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
 
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