Internet Explorer Loading Problems

I am using Windows 98SE with Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1. The web pages are
loading so slow that I'm getting time out errors. I have cable internet
service. I discovered I had the Trojanavalert virus through running my
weeking full system scan. I have tried to download free files for RegCure or
RegTool, but I get the eroor Internet Explorer cannot open this site or is
unavailable. I even got this error when I tried to log on to this website. I
don't know if this virus did some damaged to the registry or not. This
problem seemed to have started around the time that MSN luanched the BING
search engine. Don't know if it's coincidence or not. I all received some
notice when running Scan Disk that there was some sort of long file name
entry made. I have no clue what that is but have never seen it before. Can
someone please help?? I'm ready to smash this think but can't really afford
another one right now. Thanks.

On 07/17/2009 11:30 PM, CW wrote:
I am using Windows 98SE with Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1. The web pages are
loading so slow that I'm getting time out errors. I have cable internet
service. I discovered I had the Trojanavalert virus through running my
weeking full system scan. I have tried to download free files for RegCure or
RegTool, but I get the eroor Internet Explorer cannot open this site or is
unavailable. I even got this error when I tried to log on to this website. I
don't know if this virus did some damaged to the registry or not. This
problem seemed to have started around the time that MSN luanched the BING
search engine. Don't know if it's coincidence or not. I all received some
notice when running Scan Disk that there was some sort of long file name
entry made. I have no clue what that is but have never seen it before. Can
someone please help?? I'm ready to smash this think but can't really afford
another one right now. Thanks.

This is 9X right?

IF SO:
Might be time to get hijackthis and do a scan. You likely have other
malware causing issues.

What anti-virus and version?

What other protections are you using [must not be too good, you got
infected].


IF one of the NTs?

Might be conficker: blocks these sites, search terms, or when in any
portion of the URL [among several other, anything that might be related
to anti-virus and the like,, and it does cause time-out errors to appear
or sites show as unavailable]:
antivir ca. cert. conficker f-secure kaspersky mcafee microsoft msdn.
msft. norton panda safety.live sans. symantec technet trendmicro
windowsupdate

AND/OR you might check your hosts files for 01 entries [if you haven't
added these entries yourself or via some other hosts update,, might
check for this in 9X as well].


Regardless of which MS OS, it appears your protection scheme is not
providing the protection needed.

Post what you are using for suggestions and replacements...

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MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The *REAL WORLD* of Law, Justice, and Government
_______

On 07/17/2009 11:30 PM, CW wrote:
I am using Windows 98SE with Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1. The web pages are
loading so slow that I'm getting time out errors. I have cable internet
service. I discovered I had the Trojanavalert virus through running my
weeking full system scan. I have tried to download free files for RegCure or
RegTool, but I get the eroor Internet Explorer cannot open this site or is
unavailable. I even got this error when I tried to log on to this website. I
don't know if this virus did some damaged to the registry or not. This
problem seemed to have started around the time that MSN luanched the BING
search engine. Don't know if it's coincidence or not. I all received some
notice when running Scan Disk that there was some sort of long file name
entry made. I have no clue what that is but have never seen it before. Can
someone please help?? I'm ready to smash this think but can't really afford
another one right now. Thanks.

This is 9X right?

IF SO:
Might be time to get hijackthis and do a scan. You likely have other
malware causing issues.

What anti-virus and version?

What other protections are you using [must not be too good, you got
infected].


IF one of the NTs?

Might be conficker: blocks these sites, search terms, or when in any
portion of the URL [among several other, anything that might be related
to anti-virus and the like,, and it does cause time-out errors to appear
or sites show as unavailable]:
antivir ca. cert. conficker f-secure kaspersky mcafee microsoft msdn.
msft. norton panda safety.live sans. symantec technet trendmicro
windowsupdate

AND/OR you might check your hosts files for 01 entries [if you haven't
added these entries yourself or via some other hosts update,, might
check for this in 9X as well].


Regardless of which MS OS, it appears your protection scheme is not
providing the protection needed.

Post what you are using for suggestions and replacements...

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MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The *REAL WORLD* of Law, Justice, and Government
_______

There is a very good chance that you are seeing the effects of a hijackware
infection!

NB: If you had no anti-virus application installed or the subscription had
expired *when the machine first got infected* and/or your subscription has
since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows
Update, don't waste your time with any of the below: Format & reinstall
Windows. A Repair Install will NOT help!

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested logs
in an appropriate forum, not here.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
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://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

**Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5,
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup,
http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forums as well.**

If these 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) computer repair shop.

PS: If you think your Registry needs to be "cleaned" or "repaired," read
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002


CW wrote:
I am using Windows 98SE with Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1. The web pages are
loading so slow that I'm getting time out errors. I have cable internet
service. I discovered I had the Trojanavalert virus through running my
weeking full system scan. I have tried to download free files for RegCure
or
RegTool, but I get the eroor Internet Explorer cannot open this site or is
unavailable. I even got this error when I tried to log on to this website.
I
don't know if this virus did some damaged to the registry or not. This
problem seemed to have started around the time that MSN luanched the BING
search engine. Don't know if it's coincidence or not. I all received some
notice when running Scan Disk that there was some sort of long file name
entry made. I have no clue what that is but have never seen it before. Can
someone please help?? I'm ready to smash this think but can't really
afford
another one right now. Thanks.

There is a very good chance that you are seeing the effects of a hijackware
infection!

NB: If you had no anti-virus application installed or the subscription had
expired *when the machine first got infected* and/or your subscription has
since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows
Update, don't waste your time with any of the below: Format & reinstall
Windows. A Repair Install will NOT help!

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested logs
in an appropriate forum, not here.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
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://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

**Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5,
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup,
http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forums as well.**

If these 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) computer repair shop.

PS: If you think your Registry needs to be "cleaned" or "repaired," read
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002


CW wrote:
I am using Windows 98SE with Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1. The web pages are
loading so slow that I'm getting time out errors. I have cable internet
service. I discovered I had the Trojanavalert virus through running my
weeking full system scan. I have tried to download free files for RegCure
or
RegTool, but I get the eroor Internet Explorer cannot open this site or is
unavailable. I even got this error when I tried to log on to this website.
I
don't know if this virus did some damaged to the registry or not. This
problem seemed to have started around the time that MSN luanched the BING
search engine. Don't know if it's coincidence or not. I all received some
notice when running Scan Disk that there was some sort of long file name
entry made. I have no clue what that is but have never seen it before. Can
someone please help?? I'm ready to smash this think but can't really
afford
another one right now. Thanks.

On 07/18/2009 12:58 AM, MEB wrote:
On 07/17/2009 11:30 PM, CW wrote:
I am using Windows 98SE with Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1. The web pages are
loading so slow that I'm getting time out errors. I have cable internet
service. I discovered I had the Trojanavalert virus through running my

Gees,,, forgive my missing that you ARE running 9X... no good excuse
other than I need some sleep..

Are you indicating that you are having this difficulty in IE or that
you just have it installed?

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MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The *REAL WORLD* of Law, Justice, and Government
_______

On 07/18/2009 12:58 AM, MEB wrote:
On 07/17/2009 11:30 PM, CW wrote:
I am using Windows 98SE with Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1. The web pages are
loading so slow that I'm getting time out errors. I have cable internet
service. I discovered I had the Trojanavalert virus through running my

Gees,,, forgive my missing that you ARE running 9X... no good excuse
other than I need some sleep..

Are you indicating that you are having this difficulty in IE or that
you just have it installed?

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MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The *REAL WORLD* of Law, Justice, and Government
_______

I have been running this version of IE for awhile. I just started having
trouble in the last month to month in a half. I am running Norton Antivirus.

"MEB" wrote:

On 07/18/2009 12:58 AM, MEB wrote:
On 07/17/2009 11:30 PM, CW wrote:
I am using Windows 98SE with Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1. The web pages are
loading so slow that I'm getting time out errors. I have cable internet
service. I discovered I had the Trojanavalert virus through running my

Gees,,, forgive my missing that you ARE running 9X... no good excuse
other than I need some sleep..

Are you indicating that you are having this difficulty in IE or that
you just have it installed?

--
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--
MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The *REAL WORLD* of Law, Justice, and Government
_______

I have been running this version of IE for awhile. I just started having
trouble in the last month to month in a half. I am running Norton Antivirus.

"MEB" wrote:

On 07/18/2009 12:58 AM, MEB wrote:
On 07/17/2009 11:30 PM, CW wrote:
I am using Windows 98SE with Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1. The web pages are
loading so slow that I'm getting time out errors. I have cable internet
service. I discovered I had the Trojanavalert virus through running my

Gees,,, forgive my missing that you ARE running 9X... no good excuse
other than I need some sleep..

Are you indicating that you are having this difficulty in IE or that
you just have it installed?

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MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The *REAL WORLD* of Law, Justice, and Government
_______

When does your Norton AntiVirus (NAV) subscription expire?

NB: No version of NAV has been supported in Win9x for many years.

See my earlier reply to your thread:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...baee926d62e011
--
~PA Bear

CW wrote:
I have been running this version of IE for awhile. I just started having
trouble in the last month to month in a half. I am running Norton
Antivirus.

"MEB" wrote:
Gees,,, forgive my missing that you ARE running 9X... no good excuse
other than I need some sleep..

Are you indicating that you are having this difficulty in IE or that
you just have it installed?

On 07/17/2009 11:30 PM, CW wrote:
I am using Windows 98SE with Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1. The web pages
are
loading so slow that I'm getting time out errors. I have cable internet
service. I discovered I had the Trojanavalert virus through running my