Security Settings/ActiveX Controls - PING Noel or Mike M

Hi mph170 :-)

As you are unable to use the CDROM on your machine to load the scan and
removal tools to check your machine for scumware, or use the HP Recovery CD,
by this reply I am crossposting your post to the
microsoft.public.windowsme.general newsgroup, as I think you may need the
assistance of the WinME experts there as well. I also have WinME, and by my
own experiences I know that there are somethings that you should and should
not do, and/or should be done in specific steps. You don't mention if your
Windows is OEM or if you have the original install CD, and that can also
make a difference.

I am not sure at this point what to recommend, as I don't want to make
anything worse as you may still be able to recover the system. Hopefully,
the folks in the WinME group will be able to assist with this process.

Hang in there, we'll get you back up and running.... g

Jan
MS MVP - IE/OE
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Thanks for the info Jan, but nothing worked. I can't enable Hidden Files;
can't open the recycle bin at all therefore can't empty it; since I can't
get
online, I downloaded the cwshredder, buster, adaware, etc files to my
other
computer, copied them to a cd, but the cdrom doesn't work either on the
Win
Me - I still get the same error regarding security settings prohibit
running
activex controls. I have an HP recovery disk and tried to boot up with it,
but again it is not recognized. Any other suggestions?


"Jan Il" wrote:

Hi mph170 :-)

Error: Current security settings prohibit running activex controls on
this
page. My original desktop will not restore; security levels in Internet
Properties will not change. Cannot open my documents, my computer, ie,
etc. I
thank you in advance for your help. Using Win Me

You likely have a hijacker and/or malware on your system. In addition
to
updating and running your AV, download, install and run the programs
below
in Safe Mode with Hidden Files enabled. This will remove the nasty you
have and any others it may have let in the back door. Some malware can
replicate itself repeatedly if not removed properly, so even if you have
run
some of the programs listed here, it is important that you run them again
according to the information below so that Windows is not operating to
hide
any files 'in use' Follow all instructions carefully:

First, Clear the TIF's and empty the recycle bin:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

Also…empty your Recycle bin.

Then do the following:

WARNING Backup all documents and files before removing any spyware!!

Most importantly, download install and run CWShredder here
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3019.html
or here
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
and About Buster, which searches for hidden .dlls that recreate the
malware.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4289.html
Then visit these two sites to test for parasites and help basic cleaning:
On-Line Check
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
and
Quick-Fix Protocol.
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
Basically, throw everything here at your "infection".

Then download, install and immediately update these three programs before
running:
AdAware SE - Update immediately after installing
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10...age&tag=button
AdAware Tutorial -
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/foru...howtutorial=48
SpyBot S &D - Update immediately after installing
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2471.html
SpyBot S&D Tutorial -
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/foru...howtutorial=43
Microsoft Windows Antispyware Program (Beta)
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx

Next, do an Online scan here (if possible) -
http://www.pandasoftware.com/actives..._principal.htm
Make sure that you choose "fix" or "clean".

Download Pocket Killbox from
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/files/killbox.exe
and put it on the desktop where you can find it easily

Download, install, and run HiJackThis - it is one of the most important
tools to help clean your system of scumware. Follow the instructions
carefully:

How to download and install HiJackThis: (it does not need to be updated)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict309.html

Please DO NOT post your log to this newsgroup. It is important that you
go
to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below:
CastleCops HiJackThis Forum
http://castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis...s_Oh_My.htm l
or Bleeping Computer HiJackThis Forum
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
to allow the program experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of
any
necessary steps to clean your system.
(Note: Look for and read the "Important- Read This First" messages in the
sections for HiJackThis logs so that you follow proper procedure. You
will
have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please follow all
posting
instructions carefully to avoid having your log deleted or ignored.)

Also, please post a link to the forum where you post your HJT log back to
this thread so that we can follow your progress there.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may
kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX,
will
enable you to regain your connection.

You should also get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also... From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)
or Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

How to Restart in Safe Mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01052409420406

How to Show Hidden Files
http://snipurl.com/6rl8

NOTE: If you can not download these programs from the Internet, if your
PC
has CD read capabilities, go to another computer with CD-ROM burning
capabilities. Create a folder on the hard drive of the other computer
called
HOLD, download the programs to that folder, then burn that folder to a
CD.
Copy the HOLD folder to your HD and then install the programs from there
and run them. After you have IE access again, update all programs where
possible to get the latest definitions and run them again in Safe Mode to
be
sure there are no lingering items on the system.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - IE/OE
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