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Browser barely working, takes forever to load a web page
Hmmm... Haven't tried that one. How is it for user-friendliness?
-- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "PA Bear" wrote in message ... Personally, I'd put Avira AntiVir ahead of Avast when it comes to free AV apps. -- ~PA Bear Gary S. Terhune wrote: If you're concerned about having the best possible free AV, may I suggest Avast! instead of AVG. Better scores all 'round. |
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Browser barely working, takes forever to load a web page
There's a learning curve with any new (AV) app. Users to whom I've
recommended it (vs AVG) like it and have ventured no complaints/problems. AntiVir shares the same database as Avira's more high-end apps. -- ~PA Bear Gary S. Terhune wrote: Hmmm... Haven't tried that one. How is it for user-friendliness? "PA Bear" wrote in message ... Personally, I'd put Avira AntiVir ahead of Avast when it comes to free AV apps. -- ~PA Bear Gary S. Terhune wrote: If you're concerned about having the best possible free AV, may I suggest Avast! instead of AVG. Better scores all 'round. |
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Browser barely working, takes forever to load a web page
"PA Bear" wrote in message ... | Personally, I'd put Avira AntiVir ahead of Avast when it comes to free AV | apps. | -- | ~PA Bear | | Gary S. Terhune wrote: | If you're concerned about having the best possible free AV, may I suggest | Avast! instead of AVG. Better scores all 'round. | Checking the site http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html: Windows 98/Me (It is only supported until 30.06.2007) -- MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com/ BLOG - http://peoplescounsel.spaces.live.com/ Public Notice or the "real world" http://groups.google.com/group/the-peoples-law?hl=en - discussion group for general aspects of Law verses the Peoples' of the world "Most people, sometime in their lives, stumble across truth. Most jump up, brush themselves off, and hurry on about their business as if nothing had happen." Winston Churchill Or to put it another way: Morpheus can offer you the two pills; but only you can choose whether you take the red pill or the blue one. _______________ |
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Browser barely working, takes forever to load a web page
Larry wrote:
Gary, I ran downloaded and ran the upgraded AVG, there were no viruses on my system. I downloaded and ran the upgraded Ad-Aware, it found about 400 objects that I quaranteened. But my IE problem, with the extremely slow loading of web pages, persists. So now it looks like the next step is Hijack This. I'm curious to see what your HJT log looks like. Why don't you post a link to the Web forum you're using? |
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Browser barely working, takes forever to load a web page
"PA Bear" wrote in message
.... Gary S. Terhune wrote: If you're concerned about having the best possible free AV, may I suggest Avast! instead of AVG. Better scores all 'round. Personally, I'd put Avira AntiVir ahead of Avast when it comes to free AV apps. Would that be your answer to zackrspv question? ; ) http://www.microsoft.com/communities...8c5&sloc=en-us Subject: IE7 Hangs Date: 26 Mar 2007 08:30:52 -0700 quote what would you recommend? /quote BTW how many other AV use that questionable proxy technique exhibited by ashWebSv.exe? Is it a default or a user choice? I think when performance issues come up for IE we should ask if something like it is in effect. To be "On Topic" here w would Larry's AVG be doing something similar too? Robert --- |
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Browser barely working, takes forever to load a web page
I just checked out a couple of these forums. They're talking about a four-five day wait before someone looks at the Hijack This log. "PA Bear" wrote in message ... The fact that other browsers work suggests that the problem may be caused by hijackware. (Very often, simply scanning with anti-spyware applications isn't enough.) 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_R...:_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://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert analysis, 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) computer repair shop. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org Larry wrote: Also, the problem definitely seems to be with IE. I just tried Opera (which I have on my system but almost never use), and it seems to load web pages normally. Larry wrote: In my Windows 98 Desktop with IE6, over the last few days I've had a problem I never had before. It takes one to three minutes, sometimes longer just to load each web page. Everything else is normal. I send and receive e-mail normally. But it takes forever to load each web page. Also, when saving new material or changes at my weblog, it takes a long long time for the Save to occur, so it seems the problem is not just on my local machine, which makes no sense. Dell Tech support told me last night my download and upload speed is fine, so that's not the problem. I just did a Spybot S+D on my system after updating Spybot S&D, and that hasn't fixed the problem. I thought of updating my Zone Alarm, which I hadn't updated in a long time, but at its website, it says: "Attention: Win 98SE/Me support discontinued" I have Windows 98 first edition, so I guess Zone Alarm doesn't even work my system any more? What firewall should I use for Windows 98 since Zone Alarm doesn't support Windows 98? I'm trying to update my AVG free anti-virus program, but I can't get it to go online to get the update, it keeps prompting me to browse in my computer for the update, which makes no sense. In any case, could a virus explain the kind of problem I'm having? Any ideas? Thanks |
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Browser barely working--posted Hijack This log at CastleCops
I registered at Castle Cops forum. Here's the link where I posted my question and my HijackThis Log, under the nickname Dunlop. I guess I just have to wait now and keep checking back. Any suggestions on what to do next other than wait? http://www.castlecops.com/p916098-IE...ll.html#916098 These online forums are a complicated, confusing environment. I mean the number of different forums, and figuring out where you are located. For example, I successfully posted my comment with the copy of the HJ log, and I am looking at it, but that page does not link me to a list of comments where my comment is listed along with others. I'm not even sure which forum my comment is in, though I initially chose the HJ forum. It's insanely complicated. Thanks, Larry "Larry" wrote in message ... I just checked out a couple of these forums. They're talking about a four-five day wait before someone looks at the Hijack This log. "PA Bear" wrote in message ... The fact that other browsers work suggests that the problem may be caused by hijackware. (Very often, simply scanning with anti-spyware applications isn't enough.) 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_R...:_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://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert analysis, 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) computer repair shop. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org Larry wrote: Also, the problem definitely seems to be with IE. I just tried Opera (which I have on my system but almost never use), and it seems to load web pages normally. Larry wrote: In my Windows 98 Desktop with IE6, over the last few days I've had a problem I never had before. It takes one to three minutes, sometimes longer just to load each web page. Everything else is normal. I send and receive e-mail normally. But it takes forever to load each web page. Also, when saving new material or changes at my weblog, it takes a long long time for the Save to occur, so it seems the problem is not just on my local machine, which makes no sense. Dell Tech support told me last night my download and upload speed is fine, so that's not the problem. I just did a Spybot S+D on my system after updating Spybot S&D, and that hasn't fixed the problem. I thought of updating my Zone Alarm, which I hadn't updated in a long time, but at its website, it says: "Attention: Win 98SE/Me support discontinued" I have Windows 98 first edition, so I guess Zone Alarm doesn't even work my system any more? What firewall should I use for Windows 98 since Zone Alarm doesn't support Windows 98? I'm trying to update my AVG free anti-virus program, but I can't get it to go online to get the update, it keeps prompting me to browse in my computer for the update, which makes no sense. In any case, could a virus explain the kind of problem I'm having? Any ideas? Thanks |
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Browser barely working, takes forever to load a web page
We're all volunteers, Larry, even here in the newsgroups.
-- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org Larry wrote: I just checked out a couple of these forums. They're talking about a four-five day wait before someone looks at the Hijack This log. snip |
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Browser barely working--posted Hijack This log at CastleCops
You've got a MyWebSearch infection, and possibly a NetOptimizer/Shopnav
infection, Larry. Did you read all of the Announcements on this page?... http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijack...s_Oh_My.htm l Does your post adhere to the requirements posted in this thread?... http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hi...e_Posting.html This one?... http://www.castlecops.com/t146923-Wa...ocedur e.html If your post hasn't had a reply after 5 days, see http://www.castlecops.com/t134063-Unhandled_Logs.html -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org Larry wrote: I registered at Castle Cops forum. Here's the link where I posted my question and my HijackThis Log, under the nickname Dunlop. I guess I just have to wait now and keep checking back. Any suggestions on what to do next other than wait? http://www.castlecops.com/p916098-IE...ll.html#916098 These online forums are a complicated, confusing environment. I mean the number of different forums, and figuring out where you are located. For example, I successfully posted my comment with the copy of the HJ log, and I am looking at it, but that page does not link me to a list of comments where my comment is listed along with others. I'm not even sure which forum my comment is in, though I initially chose the HJ forum. It's insanely complicated. Thanks, Larry "Larry" wrote in message ... I just checked out a couple of these forums. They're talking about a four-five day wait before someone looks at the Hijack This log. "PA Bear" wrote in message ... The fact that other browsers work suggests that the problem may be caused by hijackware. (Very often, simply scanning with anti-spyware applications isn't enough.) 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_R...:_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://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert analysis, 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) computer repair shop. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org Larry wrote: Also, the problem definitely seems to be with IE. I just tried Opera (which I have on my system but almost never use), and it seems to load web pages normally. Larry wrote: In my Windows 98 Desktop with IE6, over the last few days I've had a problem I never had before. It takes one to three minutes, sometimes longer just to load each web page. Everything else is normal. I send and receive e-mail normally. But it takes forever to load each web page. Also, when saving new material or changes at my weblog, it takes a long long time for the Save to occur, so it seems the problem is not just on my local machine, which makes no sense. Dell Tech support told me last night my download and upload speed is fine, so that's not the problem. I just did a Spybot S+D on my system after updating Spybot S&D, and that hasn't fixed the problem. I thought of updating my Zone Alarm, which I hadn't updated in a long time, but at its website, it says: "Attention: Win 98SE/Me support discontinued" I have Windows 98 first edition, so I guess Zone Alarm doesn't even work my system any more? What firewall should I use for Windows 98 since Zone Alarm doesn't support Windows 98? I'm trying to update my AVG free anti-virus program, but I can't get it to go online to get the update, it keeps prompting me to browse in my computer for the update, which makes no sense. In any case, could a virus explain the kind of problem I'm having? Any ideas? Thanks |
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Browser barely working--posted Hijack This log at CastleCops
"Larry" wrote in message ... | | I registered at Castle Cops forum. Here's the link where I posted my | question and my HijackThis Log, under the nickname Dunlop. I guess I just | have to wait now and keep checking back. Any suggestions on what to do next | other than wait? | | http://www.castlecops.com/p916098-IE...ll.html#916098 | Hmm, "maybe" potentials : RUNNING APPS: C:\UNZIPPED\PCMROBOT\ROBOTYPE.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINKEY\WINKEY.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\EFFICIENT NETWORKS\ENTERNET 300\APP\ENTERNET.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\DJST PRODUCTIONS\TEXTURIZER\TEXTURIZER.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\SKYNERGY\HOTKEYZ\HOTKEYZ.EXE R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file) O2 - BHO: MyWebSearch Search Assistant BHO - {00A6FAF1-072E-44cf-8957-5838F569A31D} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MYWEBSEARCH\SRCHASTT\1.BIN\MWSSRCAS.DLL O2 - BHO: AdShield.AdShield - {7559B76E-0222-4d77-9499-CCE9EB4EDC2F} - C:\PROGRA~1\ADSHIELD\ADSHIELD\ADSHIELD.DLL O4 - Startup: library.lnk = C:\Documents\library.rtl O4 - Startup: WinKey.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinKey\WinKey.exe O4 - Startup: Now to do.lnk = C:\Documents\To do\To do now.txt O4 - Startup: HotKeyz.lnk = C:\Program Files\Skynergy\HotKeyz\HotKeyz.exe O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to &Block List... - C:\PROGRA~1\ADSHIELD\ADSHIELD\suppress.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: &Maintain Block List... - C:\PROGRA~1\ADSHIELD\ADSHIELD\maintain.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: &Format Web Page - C:\Documents\My system\Web\web_page_format.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: Web &Research - C:\Documents\My system\Web\web_research.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: &E-mail selection - C:\Documents\My system\Web\E-mail_selection.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: VFR edit entry &open - C:\Documents\My system\Web\VFR_edit_entry_open.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: &VFR format for e-mail - C:\Documents\My system\Web\VFR_format.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: AdShield Option Settings... - C:\PROGRA~1\ADSHIELD\ADSHIELD\settings.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: Copy addre&ss - C:\Documents\My system\Web\Copy_address.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: VFR pa&Ge open from edit page - C:\Documents\My system\Web\VFR_page_open_from_edit_page.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: VFR e&dit page open from link - C:\Documents\My system\Web\VFR_edit_entry_open_from_hyperlink.htm O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://imgfarm.com/images/nocache/fu...tup1.0.0.6.cab O16 - DPF: {27EB254C-C724-43B1-8DD8-F3AC9ED761B2} - http://client2.tvtonic.com/Webservic.../TVTStage1.cab O16 - DPF: {03F998B2-0E00-11D3-A498-00104B6EB52E} - https://components.viewpoint.com/MTS...pub/index.html O16 - DPF: {4620BC29-8B8E-4F4E-9D92-1DB6633D6793} (SurferNETWORK Plugin) - http://rd1.surfernetwork.com/surferplugin.ocx -- MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com/ BLOG - http://peoplescounsel.spaces.live.com/ Public Notice or the "real world" http://groups.google.com/group/the-peoples-law?hl=en - discussion group for general aspects of Law verses the Peoples' of the world "Most people, sometime in their lives, stumble across truth. Most jump up, brush themselves off, and hurry on about their business as if nothing had happen." Winston Churchill Or to put it another way: Morpheus can offer you the two pills; but only you can choose whether you take the red pill or the blue one. _______________ |
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