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leslie

Ever since I downloaded something from microsoft for the
worm virus I can't go to secure websites. I can't even
download an internet explorer for outlook express - I get
the error message "setup was unable to download info
about available installation sites..." The reason I need
outlook express is I can't receive my emails anymore. I
have looked through all available troubleshooting tips
but can't find one that works for Windows XP on this
problem. Help!
 
leslie said:
Ever since I downloaded something from microsoft for the
worm virus I can't go to secure websites. I can't even
download an internet explorer for outlook express - I get
the error message "setup was unable to download info
about available installation sites..." The reason I need
outlook express is I can't receive my emails anymore. I
have looked through all available troubleshooting tips
but can't find one that works for Windows XP on this
problem. Help!
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Look for a file called "HOSTS" or "hosts" - no extension - no brackets.
(May be hidden). If found rename to "NOHOSTS" or "nohosts" (no brackets).

Reboot and try again -

If no joy,

Spyware Removal Tools, Lavasoft's "Ad-aware",
Direct download -
http://ftp.pcworld.com/pub/new/privacy___security/aaw6181.exe

Lavasoft/Ad-aware home: http://www.lavasoftusa.com
Mirror site: http://www.lavasoft.de/

*Also* install and run SpyBot Search & Destroy,
Direct download -
http://spybot.eon.net.au/files/spybotsd_mainapp.exe

SpyBot home: http://security.kolla.de/
SpyBot How-To: http://www.tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/
More detailed help: http://tomcoyote.org/~mosaic1/spybot/
Support Forum, http://net-integration.net/cgi-bin/forum/ikonboard.cgi
Navigate to the SpyBot S&D section.

Install, reboot, read FAQ and overview, use online update feature to obtain
the
latest reference files, scan for Spyware much like you would with your
pre-installed anti-virus scanner.
Rid your machine of unwanted Spyware pests.

HTH

--

siljaline

"Arguing with anonymous strangers on the Internet is a sucker's game
because they almost always turn out to be -- or to be indistinguishable from
-- self-righteous sixteen-year-olds possessing infinite amounts of free
time."
- Neil Stephenson, _Cryptonomicon_
 
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