won't open upon connecting

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mike conley

after connecting to the internet and internet explorer
opens I get a 404 error page and I can not get the address
entry line to take me any where except back to a 404 error
page. I am running xp and just had a bout with the lovsan
virus. the machine is fine and it will log onto the net
but i can not get the browser to open.I downloaded the
service pak patch and also reset the TCP/IP protocol
stack. no luck. any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
It may be a HOSTS file problem.
Look also for a file named HOSTS (no extension, could be hidden) rename it
OLDHOSTS, reboot.

Or,

IE 6.

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

or:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

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