Problem

[Jeremy Welch]

I cannot use the Actual IEXPLORE.EXE file to view websites but if I open up
My Computer and type in the website address in there I can surf the internet
fine. What do you think the problem is?


I am running Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2.

I have Microsoft Antispyware Installed, Grisoft Free Antivirus and I ran a
Hijack This scan and even an ADAWARE scan...found a few things removed them,
then when I reboot cannot use Internet Explorer. Any help is appreciated.

 

[PA Bear]

Check for Hijackware
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
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

 

[Jeremy Welch]

It was a winsock configuration problem, reinstalled it and now it works
fine.

 

[PA Bear]

Good!

Now, find the hijacker that caused the problem.