IE6 Has Excessive Errors

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Justin

My internet explorer will bring up the "error reporting
box" at random intervals when I have internet explorer
running. I've clicked to see what the problem is, but it
says that it is the site's issue, not IE. I tend to
think this is untrue as it does this with any site I
visit. Please help!
 
Hi Justin :-)
My internet explorer will bring up the "error reporting
box" at random intervals when I have internet explorer
running. I've clicked to see what the problem is, but it
says that it is the site's issue, not IE. I tend to
think this is untrue as it does this with any site I
visit. Please help!

It is likely you have parasites, spyware, adware, malware, or hijackware on
your system causing the problem, which your antivirus will not detect, as it
does not have the same definitions.

(Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=827315)

Try this and see if it helps.

Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

Then do the following to clean the cause from your system:

Download and install, then you *MUST* update the programs prior to running
to be sure they have the latest definitions, then run the programs below.
They are free and very effective. Be sure to run both SpyBot and Adaware,
as what one does not detect the other may. It is important that you do all
the steps and follow all directions carefully:

IMPORTANT:
Before trying to remove spyware using the programs below, download a copy of
LSPFIX from the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection
when it is removed, this program will enable you to regain your connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

It is important that you run the programs in the order that they are listed
here. The first three programs will clear your machine of all other items so
that you can have a clear HiJackThis Log for the experts to read and analyze
for you.

(NOTE: If you can not download these programs from the Internet, if your PC
has CD read capabilities, go to another computer with CD-ROM burning
capabilities. Create a folder on the hard drive of the other computer called
HOLD, download the programs to that folder, then burn that folder to a CD.
Copy the HOLD folder to your HD and then install the programs from there
and run them. After you have IE access again, update all programs where
possible to get the latest definitions and run them again to be sure there
are no lingering items on the system.

CWShredder: Free
http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl

SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free
http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-2

AdAware: Free
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/

HiJackThis: - Free

Go to
http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html ,
or
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.php#hjt
and download HiJackThis. Unzip to a folder other than your Desktop or the
Temp folder, doubleclick HiJackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button. Press that, save the log some place you remember where it is.
Most of what it lists will be harmless or even required, so DO NOT fix
anything yet.

Open the copy of your log in NotePad and make a copy. Then you can go here
to post you log:

Jim Eshelman's site here:
AumHa Forums - HiJackThis section:
http://forum.aumha.org/

Spyware and Hijackware Removal Support, here:
http://216.180.233.162/~swicom/forums/

or Net-Integration here:
http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-...86d536d57b5f65b6e40c55365e;act=ST;f=27;t=6949

or Tom Coyote here: http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?act=idx

<<DO NOT POST YOUR LOG FILE TO THIS NEWSGROUP>>

You will need to register to open a new thread to post you log. It is free,
and no one will Spam you, it is one of many that provides this service. Once
registered, go to the HiJackThis section on the forum list and click to
open. Then start a new post and post your log. The experts there will
analyze the log and report back the results. Please allow at least a few
hours or a days time for a response, depending on when you post the log

Remember, you must return to the HJT site to get your answer. It is a good
idea to click the "Notify" box so that you will get an electronic
notification by e-mail to let you know when a response has been posted.
But, you must still return to the site of your answer

HJT Tutorial
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42


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.
 
Well Justin, if it happens with *any* site there's only a few possibilities.
1) IE *is* lying.
2) Things are getting worse all around.
3) Your PC, or more accurately, something in your PC may be at fault.

IE errors. The next time one appears (which should be at your very next IE
adventure) click the "click here" details link. Post the exact error message
which appears in the dialogue box. Include only the errors up to, but *not*
including the registers. Someone (not necessarily me) *may* be able to
decipher what is at fault, and point you to a fix.

IE errors (here's an opportunity to see if all sites end up with "IE has
encountered...blah-blah... and will now close" syndrome).

Iexplore.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for
the inconvenience.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=293623
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316085
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321923
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813181

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=831432 (M030106shop.dll, m030206pohs.dll,
mdefshop.dll, moaa30425s.dll, moz030715s.dll)
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=826718

Just a general bit on Troubleshooting:
http://www.aumha.org/a/tshoot.htm
Other error messages
http://aumha.org/win4/kberrmsg.htm

The check for spyware is the next order of the day. Inasmuch as you've
gotten a reply addressing this part of the usual other possibilty for the
PC/IE behavior from Jan. I'll just add this short extra pointer if the first
recommendations do not accomplish everything that is hoped for.
Another thing to consider doing is to run a program (only run one program
at a time) a few times consecutively. The reason for this is that the
first pass may kill certain Spyware programs, but may not be able to
terminate all the files and programs which may be running at the time.
That is why a second pass may be necessary to be thoroughly effective.

Also, under the most stubborn cases, running the programs in Safe-Mode
will allow for the best cleaning conditions, as there will be a minimum of
interference from processes running in the background.

Additionally, you can try these on-line scanners to see if there is
something at large, without the need to install a program for the very
moment. This doesn't mean you shouldn't install them. It simply means you
have other "cross-checks" for reference/confirmation (in *some* cases) and
"quick-checks" at your disposal.
Quick and basic scans (hardly definitive, but a start)
Doxdesk parasite scan
http://doxdesk.com/parasite/
Jim Eshelmans WSC on-line quick scan
http://www.aumha.org/a/noads.htm
Bugs Glitches and Stuff-ups (Sandi Hardmeiers site...First rate all the
way)
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm

More In-Depth on-line scanners for parasites and Trojans:
GFI free on-line Trojan scanner
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
Sygate Technologies Trojanscan
http://scan.sygatetech.com/pretrojanscan.html
PestPatrol on-line scan
http://www.pestscan.com/home.asp
SpywareChecker on-line scan
http://www.spywareguide.com/txt_onlinescan.html

Parasites, spyware malware basics:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
On-Line Virus scanners:

RAV AntiVirus Online Virus Scan
http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/
Command on Demand
http://www.authentium.com/solutions/cod/index.cfm
Freedom on-line virus check
http://www.freedom.net/viruscenter/onlineviruscheck.html
TrendMicro Housecall (also detects some trojans)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
BitDefender Scan Online
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php

Kapersky Online Virus Scanner
http://www.kaspersky.com/remoteviruschk.html
The above scanner works differently from most; it is a server based scanner,
and will only scan individual files, or directories which are limited to 1
MB in total size. It will not do a full system scan.

Hauri LiveCall Online virus scanning
http://www.globalhauri.com/html/products/livecall.html
The above is also server based if I remember correctly

Panda on-line virus scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan.asp
I've only used this one once or twice, and don't particularly care for it.

McAfee FreeScan
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp
Don't remember if I ever used this one. Not a big McAfee fan.

Had trouble running Symantecs scanner though:

Symantec Security Check (page offers security and/or virus scan)
http://snipurl.com/7gz1

HTH -
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