IE6 XP SP2 needs http:// to work

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Hi all, I am using XPSP2 slipstreamed and today and IE has started neededing
http:// to work, otherwise it takes 5 minutes to load a page. I have tried
the following:
1) Clear Cookies
2) Clear Cache
3) Clear History
4) Check Registry for issue in other threads all reg keys correct

Any Ideas on what else to try re this matter, as it is abit annoying :D

Thanks
 
Hi PA BEAR,
Sorry I ment to add that, I have checked the registry it is correct, same
settings as in the file you sugested, both Ad-Aware, Norton and SpyBot report
no infections of spyware or anything more dangerous than a cookie.

Hope this helps.
Thanks
 
I suggest you take a closer look at how you use NAV and the malware tools:

Dealing with Trojans & Hijackware

A. Trojans

1. Check in at Windows Update and install all critical updates & reboot.

2. Download and run Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then...

3. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2002092715262339)
and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406)
with nothing else running in background. Note the files identified and
removed then find the corresponding page for the file at your AV maker's
online support pages (e.g.,
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.winfavorites.html)
and follow *all* Removal steps, including editing the Registry if directed.

WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new
Restore Point then:

Disk Cleanup > More options > Delete all but the most recent Restore
Point.

B. Hijackware

Help with Hijackware (MS MVP sites all)
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

CoolWebSearch Chronicles
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in
background:

1. CWShredder v2.0 (no updates available currently; choose Fix, not Scan)

2. Ad-Aware SE (reconfigure per Post #2 in
http://aumha.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5877; fix all found)

3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red)

Important: You must seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each and
every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch
everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis
(http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to
use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware.
**Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**

[Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.]

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957
 
PA Bear, believe me, It is not a hijacked browser, i have looked at alot of
tools all come back clean, (including the ones you suggested) it appears to
be a problem somewhere between IE6 and XPSP2. Appologies for sounding rude,
but I have checked the usual, and ruled them outit does seem to be a IE6
issue itself, but what I cant figure out.

Thanks anyway

PA Bear said:
I suggest you take a closer look at how you use NAV and the malware tools:

Dealing with Trojans & Hijackware

A. Trojans

1. Check in at Windows Update and install all critical updates & reboot.

2. Download and run Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then...

3. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2002092715262339)
and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406)
with nothing else running in background. Note the files identified and
removed then find the corresponding page for the file at your AV maker's
online support pages (e.g.,
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.winfavorites.html)
and follow *all* Removal steps, including editing the Registry if directed.

WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new
Restore Point then:

Disk Cleanup > More options > Delete all but the most recent Restore
Point.

B. Hijackware

Help with Hijackware (MS MVP sites all)
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

CoolWebSearch Chronicles
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in
background:

1. CWShredder v2.0 (no updates available currently; choose Fix, not Scan)

2. Ad-Aware SE (reconfigure per Post #2 in
http://aumha.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5877; fix all found)

3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red)

Important: You must seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each and
every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch
everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis
(http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to
use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware.
**Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**

[Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.]

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957
--
~PA Bear
Hi PA BEAR,
Sorry I ment to add that, I have checked the registry it is correct, same
settings as in the file you sugested, both Ad-Aware, Norton and SpyBot
report no infections of spyware or anything more dangerous than a cookie.

Hope this helps.
Thanks
Click to expand...
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Have you posted your Hijack This log to a recommended forum? Has it
received a clean bill of health?

Does uninstalling SP2 (and, possibly, using System Restore to a point
pre-dating the install of SP2 by several days) fix it? Best not to "remove"
SP2 by using System Restore. Uninstall it via A/R P.
--
~PA Bear
PA Bear, believe me, It is not a hijacked browser, i have looked at alot
of
tools all come back clean, (including the ones you suggested) it appears
to
be a problem somewhere between IE6 and XPSP2. Appologies for sounding
rude,
but I have checked the usual, and ruled them outit does seem to be a IE6
issue itself, but what I cant figure out.

Thanks anyway

PA Bear said:
I suggest you take a closer look at how you use NAV and the malware
tools:

Dealing with Trojans & Hijackware

A. Trojans

1. Check in at Windows Update and install all critical updates & reboot.

2. Download and run Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then...

3. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2002092715262339)
and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406)
with nothing else running in background. Note the files identified and
removed then find the corresponding page for the file at your AV maker's
online support pages (e.g.,
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.winfavorites.html)
and follow *all* Removal steps, including editing the Registry if
directed.

WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new
Restore Point then:

Disk Cleanup > More options > Delete all but the most recent Restore
Point.

B. Hijackware

Help with Hijackware (MS MVP sites all)
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

CoolWebSearch Chronicles
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in
background:

1. CWShredder v2.0 (no updates available currently; choose Fix, not Scan)

2. Ad-Aware SE (reconfigure per Post #2 in
http://aumha.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5877; fix all found)

3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red)

Important: You must seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each
and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch
everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis
(http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool
to
use. It will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware.
**Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not
here.**

[Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.]

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957
--
~PA Bear
Hi PA BEAR,
Sorry I ment to add that, I have checked the registry it is correct,
same
settings as in the file you sugested, both Ad-Aware, Norton and SpyBot
report no infections of spyware or anything more dangerous than a
cookie.

Hope this helps.
Thanks

:

Use this registry fix:

http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/RepairDefaultPrefix.reg

After downloading, right-click and merge.

Then, spend some time reading...

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE)

SAS wrote:
Hi all, I am using XPSP2 slipstreamed and today and IE has started
neededing
http:// to work, otherwise it takes 5 minutes to load a page. I have
tried
the following:
1) Clear Cookies
2) Clear Cache
3) Clear History
4) Check Registry for issue in other threads all reg keys correct

Any Ideas on what else to try re this matter, as it is abit annoying
:D

Thanks
Click to expand...
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Click to expand...
 
SAS said:
Hi all, I am using XPSP2 slipstreamed and today and IE has started
neededing http:// to work, otherwise it takes 5 minutes to load a
page. I have tried the following:
1) Clear Cookies
2) Clear Cache
3) Clear History
4) Check Registry for issue in other threads all reg keys correct

Any Ideas on what else to try re this matter, as it is abit annoying
:D

Thanks
Click to expand...

Using Regedit, browse to the following registry key and make sure the noted
setting is correct:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete]
"Append Completion"="yes"

also see the following values:

"Use AutoComplete"="yes"
"AutoSuggest"="no"

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
 
Hi guys, Yes HijackThis log was given a clean bill of health, and I have
those registry keys.

Thanks

Frank Saunders said:
SAS said:
Hi all, I am using XPSP2 slipstreamed and today and IE has started
neededing http:// to work, otherwise it takes 5 minutes to load a
page. I have tried the following:
1) Clear Cookies
2) Clear Cache
3) Clear History
4) Check Registry for issue in other threads all reg keys correct

Any Ideas on what else to try re this matter, as it is abit annoying
:D

Thanks
Click to expand...

Using Regedit, browse to the following registry key and make sure the noted
setting is correct:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete]
"Append Completion"="yes"

also see the following values:

"Use AutoComplete"="yes"
"AutoSuggest"="no"

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
Click to expand...
 
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