IE6 problems after installing SP2

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I am running Windows XP on my laptop and have just restored it back to its
factory settings. Internet Explorer 6 works ok up until I install Service
Pack 2, when it will work ok for about 3 minutes, then give an error message
of "Internet Explorer could not open the search page" or "The page cannot be
displayed". If I remove SP2, IE6 works ok. I am unable to find a fix that I
understand from the website and therefore would be obliged if any one can
offer any advice please.

Thanks.
 
Dave H. said:
I am running Windows XP on my laptop and have just restored it back to its
factory settings. Internet Explorer 6 works ok up until I install Service
Pack 2, when it will work ok for about 3 minutes, then give an error
message
of "Internet Explorer could not open the search page" or "The page cannot
be
displayed". If I remove SP2, IE6 works ok. I am unable to find a fix
that I
understand from the website and therefore would be obliged if any one can
offer any advice please.

Thanks.
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While SP2 is not installed, eliminate any spyware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

CAUTION!!!!! Removing some spyware can damage the Winsock stact. Before
you try to remove spyware using any of these programs , download a copy of
LSP-Fix - a free program to repair damaged Winsock 2 stacks (all Windows
versions)
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Winsockfix for W95, W98, ME, NT, 2000, XP
http://www.tacktech.com/pub/winsockfix/WinsockFix.zip
Directions here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257
WinXP:
Get WinSockxpFix
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
How to Reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357
In WinXP SP2: You can fix Winsock by going to Start | Run and typing
CMD
In the command window type
netsh winsock reset

See
Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Note that AdAware and SpyBot S & D will each catch some things the other
won't. Also, each needs to be updated with the program's update function
before every use, even when just downloaded. There's also a lot more to do
than just those two programs. CWShredder is also available here:
http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder
**Post your HijackThis log to
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/ or the Spyware forum at
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**
Alternative download pages for Ad-Aware, Spybot, HijackThis and CWShredder
may be found on this page:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.

See this link for information about malware:
http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/malware.ars

Then install SP2..

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
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http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
 
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