IE 6 has become balky

External Since: Oct 16, 2007 Posts: 432

What if you go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools |
Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).

Posting your HiJackThis log to a proper site will get more knowledgeable
help.

**Post your HijackThis log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
or other appropriate forums for expert analysis, not here.**

"Larry B" <lbblock.RemoveThis@hatepsam.gov> wrote in message
news:%23VOG6R68IHA.4536@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I haven't been asked to that. Seemed presumptuous. Here goes and
>thanks......
>
> Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
> Scan saved at 11:59:37 PM, on 7/31/2008
> Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
> MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.5512)
> Boot mode: Normal
>
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%2379ffE68IHA.4536@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Please cite the link to the forum thread where you posted your HijackThis
>> log, etc., for analysis by an expert, Larry.
>>
>> Larry B wrote:
>>> Hi Robear,
>>>
>>> I have scanned and scanned and scanned. I am free of spyware, malware
>>> and
>>> parasites. On top of what I previously mentioned, I ran Ad-aware,
>>> LSPFix,
>>> did another Avira scan and I checked Add-ons and Downloaded Programs
>>> Files.
>>> Ran JavaRa, too. Clean and up to date..
>>>
>>> Lastly, I ran a DSL Reports speed test and I got 1M to 2.5M/266-347Kb on
>>> a
>>> 1.5Mb/300Kb account. Good enough to not inhibit IE6?
>>>
>>> Please, any suggestions? Larry
>>>
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:etWkZl28IHA.5556@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>>>>
>>>> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your
>>>> hijackthis
>>>> log to an appropriate forum.
>>>>
>>>> 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://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>>>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>>>>
>>>> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
>>>> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to
>>>> use
>>>> (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix
>>>> anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove
>>>> any
>>>> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>>>> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
>>>> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>>>> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for
>>>> review
>>>> by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>>>>
>>>> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
>>>> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
>>>> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair
>>>> shop.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>
>>>> Larry B wrote:
>>>>> OH, I should mention that I do not have Google or any other toolbar
>>>>> installed. I had made no software additions around the time that this
>>>>> problem started. Thx
>>>>>
>>>>> "Larry B" <lbblock.RemoveThis@hatepsam.gov> wrote in message
>>>>> news:eOacvry8IHA.3344@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> I have IE6 with XP Pro SP3. Over the last few days IE has become
>>>>>> slow
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> balky. The home page is slow to load up and new windows often never
>>>>>> load
>>>>>> or
>>>>>> go to the Cannot Open page. If I refresh the Cannot Open page the
>>>>>> page
>>>>>> (e.g.- Google) may very well open. The more windows open, the less
>>>>>> like
>>>>>> it
>>>>>> is to complete loading up. BTW- OE6 seems to be working fine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The network connection icon in the systray often shows that the
>>>>>> outgoing
>>>>>> signal is not being reciprocated by incoming packets.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have done all of the usual maintenance like Spybot, CCleaner and
>>>>>> HijackThis but I have come up with nothing. I have a firewall router
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> am not running a software firewall. I use Avira antivirus. I have
>>>>>> used
>>>>>> msconfig to temporarily turn off Avira, iTunes and other
>>>>>> non-essential
>>>>>> startups but to no benefit. I am stumped.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My ISP acct is dynamic, not static. Wasn't sure how to ping that. I
>>>>>> did
>>>>>> ping the router at TTL=64 but that is probably useless info.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.

External Since: Mar 19, 2004 Posts: 44

I looked for that location (Start | All Programs | Accessories | System
Tools | Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).) but couldn't find it under Start |
Programs.

Thank you Frank.

"Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM" <franksaunders.RemoveThis@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:24F43A18-67F8-45C0-9F79-F4F8CE897AD7@microsoft.com...
> What if you go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools |
> Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).
>
> Posting your HiJackThis log to a proper site will get more knowledgeable
> help.
>
> **Post your HijackThis log to
> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
> or other appropriate forums for expert analysis, not here.**
>
> "Larry B" <lbblock.RemoveThis@hatepsam.gov> wrote in message
> news:%23VOG6R68IHA.4536@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I haven't been asked to that. Seemed presumptuous. Here goes and
>>thanks......
>>
>> Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
>> Scan saved at 11:59:37 PM, on 7/31/2008
>> Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
>> MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.5512)
>> Boot mode: Normal
>>
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:%2379ffE68IHA.4536@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Please cite the link to the forum thread where you posted your
>>> HijackThis log, etc., for analysis by an expert, Larry.
>>>
>>> Larry B wrote:
>>>> Hi Robear,
>>>>
>>>> I have scanned and scanned and scanned. I am free of spyware, malware
>>>> and
>>>> parasites. On top of what I previously mentioned, I ran Ad-aware,
>>>> LSPFix,
>>>> did another Avira scan and I checked Add-ons and Downloaded Programs
>>>> Files.
>>>> Ran JavaRa, too. Clean and up to date..
>>>>
>>>> Lastly, I ran a DSL Reports speed test and I got 1M to 2.5M/266-347Kb
>>>> on a
>>>> 1.5Mb/300Kb account. Good enough to not inhibit IE6?
>>>>
>>>> Please, any suggestions? Larry
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:etWkZl28IHA.5556@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>>>>>
>>>>> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your
>>>>> hijackthis
>>>>> log to an appropriate forum.
>>>>>
>>>>> 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://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>>>>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>>>>>
>>>>> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
>>>>> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to
>>>>> use
>>>>> (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix
>>>>> anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove
>>>>> any
>>>>> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>>>>> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
>>>>> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>>>>> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for
>>>>> review
>>>>> by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>>>>>
>>>>> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in
>>>>> admitting
>>>>> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable
>>>>> and
>>>>> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair
>>>>> shop.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>>
>>>>> Larry B wrote:
>>>>>> OH, I should mention that I do not have Google or any other toolbar
>>>>>> installed. I had made no software additions around the time that this
>>>>>> problem started. Thx
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Larry B" <lbblock.RemoveThis@hatepsam.gov> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:eOacvry8IHA.3344@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> I have IE6 with XP Pro SP3. Over the last few days IE has become
>>>>>>> slow
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> balky. The home page is slow to load up and new windows often never
>>>>>>> load
>>>>>>> or
>>>>>>> go to the Cannot Open page. If I refresh the Cannot Open page the
>>>>>>> page
>>>>>>> (e.g.- Google) may very well open. The more windows open, the less
>>>>>>> like
>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>> is to complete loading up. BTW- OE6 seems to be working fine.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The network connection icon in the systray often shows that the
>>>>>>> outgoing
>>>>>>> signal is not being reciprocated by incoming packets.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have done all of the usual maintenance like Spybot, CCleaner and
>>>>>>> HijackThis but I have come up with nothing. I have a firewall router
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> am not running a software firewall. I use Avira antivirus. I have
>>>>>>> used
>>>>>>> msconfig to temporarily turn off Avira, iTunes and other
>>>>>>> non-essential
>>>>>>> startups but to no benefit. I am stumped.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> My ISP acct is dynamic, not static. Wasn't sure how to ping that. I
>>>>>>> did
>>>>>>> ping the router at TTL=64 but that is probably useless info.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>