Problems with detecting IEv6 version in browser

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Has anyone has experienced a problem with IE v6 with detecting its version in
certain web pages? For instant, Microsoft Windows Update does not acknowledge
that I am running IE 6 anymore. It thinks it is an older version or an
unsupported browser. Any ideas?
 
(Courtesey of MVP Mike Burgess) Several of these are known to cause
problems:

1) Zone Alarm Pro [Private Header Info - enabled?] Reset "Ad Blocking" and
"Cookie Control" to "medium" "Mobile Code Control" = Off

2) Symantec (ISS\NIS) [Enable Browser Privacy - enabled] Active Content -
"Allow All Scripts To Execute" Problem: some sites cannot detect the 128 bit
encryption Solution: Completely remove and reinstall NIS.

3) Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referer" or contains entries
that are blocking access to the desired site.

4) HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to the desired
site.

5) Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.

6) Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.

7) WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter

8) Make sure the following entry is not corrupt:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings] "User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"

Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME Other versions = (compatible; MSIE 6.0;
Windows NT 5.0;)
 
I've checked my anti-virus software and I didn't see where anything would
block the site. I don't have any ad blocking software. I don't have that
entry in my registry.

1) Zone Alarm Pro [Private Header Info - enabled?] Reset "Ad Blocking" and
"Cookie Control" to "medium" "Mobile Code Control" = Off


2) Symantec (ISS\NIS) [Enable Browser Privacy - enabled] Active Content -
"Allow All Scripts To Execute" Problem: some sites cannot detect the 128 bit
encryption Solution: Completely remove and reinstall NIS.

3) Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referer" or contains entries
that are blocking access to the desired site.

4) HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to the desired
site.

5) Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.

6) Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.

7) WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter

8) Make sure the following entry is not corrupt:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings] "User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"

Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME Other versions = (compatible; MSIE 6.0;
Windows NT 5.0;)
 
Windows version?

Are you running a third-party firewall? Anti-spyware apps?

Are you only running into the problem when visiting WIndows Update?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

I've checked my anti-virus software and I didn't see where anything would
block the site. I don't have any ad blocking software. I don't have that
entry in my registry.
[Robear wrote:]
1) Zone Alarm Pro [Private Header Info - enabled?] Reset "Ad Blocking" and
"Cookie Control" to "medium" "Mobile Code Control" = Off

2) Symantec (ISS\NIS) [Enable Browser Privacy - enabled] Active Content -
"Allow All Scripts To Execute" Problem: some sites cannot detect the 128
bit encryption Solution: Completely remove and reinstall NIS.

3) Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referer" or contains
entries that are blocking access to the desired site.

4) HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to the
desired site.

5) Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.

6) Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.

7) WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter

8) Make sure the following entry is not corrupt:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings] "User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"

Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME Other versions = (compatible; MSIE 6.0;
Windows NT 5.0;)

Sonya said:
Has anyone has experienced a problem with IE v6 with detecting its
version in certain web pages? For instant, Microsoft Windows Update
does not acknowledge that I am running IE 6 anymore. It thinks it is an
older version or an unsupported browser. Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
I noticed the microsoft website is viewing differently but not sure what has
changed.

I'm running Microsoft Windows Defender for anti-spyware. No third party
firewall.

PA Bear said:
Windows version?

Are you running a third-party firewall? Anti-spyware apps?

Are you only running into the problem when visiting WIndows Update?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

I've checked my anti-virus software and I didn't see where anything would
block the site. I don't have any ad blocking software. I don't have that
entry in my registry.
[Robear wrote:]
1) Zone Alarm Pro [Private Header Info - enabled?] Reset "Ad Blocking" and
"Cookie Control" to "medium" "Mobile Code Control" = Off

2) Symantec (ISS\NIS) [Enable Browser Privacy - enabled] Active Content -
"Allow All Scripts To Execute" Problem: some sites cannot detect the 128
bit encryption Solution: Completely remove and reinstall NIS.

3) Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referer" or contains
entries that are blocking access to the desired site.

4) HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to the
desired site.

5) Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.

6) Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.

7) WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter

8) Make sure the following entry is not corrupt:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings] "User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"

Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME Other versions = (compatible; MSIE 6.0;
Windows NT 5.0;)

Sonya said:
Has anyone has experienced a problem with IE v6 with detecting its
version in certain web pages? For instant, Microsoft Windows Update
does not acknowledge that I am running IE 6 anymore. It thinks it is an
older version or an unsupported browser. Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Are you only running into the problem when visiting WIndows Update?
--
~PA Bear
I noticed the microsoft website is viewing differently but not sure what
has changed.

I'm running Microsoft Windows Defender for anti-spyware. No third party
firewall.

PA Bear said:
Windows version?

Are you running a third-party firewall? Anti-spyware apps?

Are you only running into the problem when visiting WIndows Update?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

I've checked my anti-virus software and I didn't see where anything
would block the site. I don't have any ad blocking software. I don't
have that entry in my registry.
[Robear wrote:]
1) Zone Alarm Pro [Private Header Info - enabled?] Reset "Ad
Blocking" and "Cookie Control" to "medium" "Mobile Code Control" = Off

2) Symantec (ISS\NIS) [Enable Browser Privacy - enabled] Active
Content - "Allow All Scripts To Execute" Problem: some sites cannot
detect the 128 bit encryption Solution: Completely remove and
reinstall NIS.

3) Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referer" or contains
entries that are blocking access to the desired site.

4) HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to the
desired site.

5) Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.

6) Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.

7) WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter

8) Make sure the following entry is not corrupt:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings] "User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"

Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME Other versions = (compatible; MSIE 6.0;
Windows NT 5.0;)

:
Has anyone has experienced a problem with IE v6 with detecting its
version in certain web pages? For instant, Microsoft Windows Update
does not acknowledge that I am running IE 6 anymore. It thinks it
is an older version or an unsupported browser. Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Yes I am running into problems when visiting WIndows Update and other
websites such as wachovia bank online services, quickbooks online and some of
the microsoft web pages.

PA Bear said:
Are you only running into the problem when visiting WIndows Update?
Click to expand...
--
~PA Bear
I noticed the microsoft website is viewing differently but not sure what
has changed.

I'm running Microsoft Windows Defender for anti-spyware. No third party
firewall.

PA Bear said:
Windows version?

Are you running a third-party firewall? Anti-spyware apps?

Are you only running into the problem when visiting WIndows Update?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org


Sonya wrote:
I've checked my anti-virus software and I didn't see where anything
would block the site. I don't have any ad blocking software. I don't
have that entry in my registry.
[Robear wrote:]
1) Zone Alarm Pro [Private Header Info - enabled?] Reset "Ad
Blocking" and "Cookie Control" to "medium" "Mobile Code Control" = Off

2) Symantec (ISS\NIS) [Enable Browser Privacy - enabled] Active
Content - "Allow All Scripts To Execute" Problem: some sites cannot
detect the 128 bit encryption Solution: Completely remove and
reinstall NIS.

3) Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referer" or contains
entries that are blocking access to the desired site.

4) HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to the
desired site.

5) Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.

6) Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.

7) WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter

8) Make sure the following entry is not corrupt:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings] "User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"

Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME Other versions = (compatible; MSIE 6.0;
Windows NT 5.0;)

:
Has anyone has experienced a problem with IE v6 with detecting its
version in certain web pages? For instant, Microsoft Windows Update
does not acknowledge that I am running IE 6 anymore. It thinks it
is an older version or an unsupported browser. Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
In that case, I'd run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting
your HijackThis log to an appropriate forum for review.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. **Post
your log to http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, not here.**
--
~PA Bear

Yes I am running into problems when visiting WIndows Update and other
websites such as wachovia bank online services, quickbooks online and
some of the microsoft web pages.

PA Bear said:
Are you only running into the problem when visiting WIndows Update?
Click to expand...
--
~PA Bear
I noticed the microsoft website is viewing differently but not sure
what has changed.

I'm running Microsoft Windows Defender for anti-spyware. No third
party firewall.

:

Windows version?

Are you running a third-party firewall? Anti-spyware apps?

Are you only running into the problem when visiting WIndows Update?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP,
DTS-L.org


Sonya wrote:
I've checked my anti-virus software and I didn't see where
anything would block the site. I don't have any ad blocking
software. I don't have that entry in my registry.
[Robear wrote:]
1) Zone Alarm Pro [Private Header Info - enabled?] Reset "Ad
Blocking" and "Cookie Control" to "medium" "Mobile Code Control"
= Off

2) Symantec (ISS\NIS) [Enable Browser Privacy - enabled] Active
Content - "Allow All Scripts To Execute" Problem: some sites
cannot detect the 128 bit encryption Solution: Completely remove
and reinstall NIS.

3) Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referer" or
contains entries that are blocking access to the desired site.

4) HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to
the desired site.

5) Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.

6) Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.

7) WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter

8) Make sure the following entry is not corrupt:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings] "User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"

Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME Other versions = (compatible; MSIE
6.0; Windows NT 5.0;)

:
Has anyone has experienced a problem with IE v6 with detecting
its version in certain web pages? For instant, Microsoft
Windows Update does not acknowledge that I am running IE 6
anymore. It thinks it is an older version or an unsupported
browser. Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
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