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Internet Propeties - Connections Tab Locks Up Computer
I have one machine that cannot get to the internet. Whenever I try to
open the Connections tab either in IE or through Control Panel Internet Properties the machine locks up. A CTRL-ALT-DEL shows that it is not responding. I have tried reinstalling Win98SE over the present installation, run SFC to look for missing files, even did an uninstall of IE 6 then reinstalled Win98SE to get back to IE 5, but no go. I really need to get this working without wiping and installing from scratch as it is a work machine and has a program on it that would be extremely difficult to get reinstalled (original disks damaged - vendor out of business - diagnostic software for specialized piece of equipment). User had gotten a large load of spyware, browser hijackers, etc, and tried to remove himself. All gone now... but can't get on internet or get mail. Help!!!! Michael |
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Possible malware infection:
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/tshoot.htm Otherwise For advice specific to problems with secure sites, have a look at the first link - for general advice, have a look at the second: http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers2.htm#secure_sites http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers.htm#dns Regarding not being able to wipe the system and install afresh because of essential software, such machines should NEVER be connected to the internet. No ifs, buts or maybes. LSPFix may get things sorted as well, considering the malware on the machine that has been removed: http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/lsp_fix.htm I find it absolutely staggering that a machine with business essential software that cannot be easily replaced, is allowed anywhere near the internet, or that it was allowed to be used by somebody who infected the system with malware/hijackers. -- _______________________________________ Hyperlinks used to ensure advice is current Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE) http://inetexplorer.mvps.org "Michael" wrote in message om... I have one machine that cannot get to the internet. Whenever I try to open the Connections tab either in IE or through Control Panel Internet Properties the machine locks up. A CTRL-ALT-DEL shows that it is not responding. I have tried reinstalling Win98SE over the present installation, run SFC to look for missing files, even did an uninstall of IE 6 then reinstalled Win98SE to get back to IE 5, but no go. I really need to get this working without wiping and installing from scratch as it is a work machine and has a program on it that would be extremely difficult to get reinstalled (original disks damaged - vendor out of business - diagnostic software for specialized piece of equipment). User had gotten a large load of spyware, browser hijackers, etc, and tried to remove himself. All gone now... but can't get on internet or get mail. Help!!!! Michael |
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