IE 6--Trojan/Virus

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I recently removed/repaired a virus/trojan (or so I thought). I currently am
not able to use Internet Explorer for online access (this page cannot be
displayed pops up), however I can use Netscape and access Outlook Express
without problem. Help.
 
Hi Jordan :-)

Removing some types of scumware can leave damaged Winsock keys in the
Registry. Some types of warez use the Layered Service Providers (LSP),
which are little bits of software that can be added or inserted into the
Winsocks. Outward bound data from your computer to a legitimate destination
on the Internet can be intercepted by an LSP and sent somewhere other than
where it is supposed to go.

In order to correct the mis-direction, you should download and run the
programs below that apply to your OS, which should resolve the connection
problem. If you are unable to download these programs from the affected
machine, you can download them from another machine and copy them to a
floppy disk or CD, copy them to the hard drive of your machine, then install
and run them.

LSPFix
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.

and….

Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip
WinsockXP Fix for XP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
Also, with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm

also…..

Additional LPS Information:
http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid1_gci213375,00.html
http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid1_gci213376,00.html
http://computercops.biz/LSPs.html
(scroll down the list to the lsp.dll files here)

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE/OE
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Hi Jordan :-)

Have you tried doing a Repair/Reinstall of IE? There may be some files that
were corrupted by the virus or removed/damaged by the removal. You don't
mention which version of Windows you have. If you have WinME or XP, you
might even try a System Restore, to a date prior to when the problem
started.

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE/OE
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I am running XP home, but I have not repaired /reinstalled IE. IS there a
link for this process?
 
Hi Jordan :-)

Before doing the repair, make usre to follow the instructions here first, to
make sure that all forms of scumware are cleaned from your machine.

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Here is the information on how to repair Windows XP. Be sure to follow the
information very carefully

First, disable your AV:

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
If your have SP2 follow the instuctions in the SP2 section:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378#XSLTH3130121123120121120120

The section
Windows XP and Windows XP SP1: Edit the registry and install Internet
Explorer 6 works on earlier versions of Windows.

Be sure to visit Windows Update site and let it scan for all needed updates
and service packs afterward.

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE/OE
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