Internet explorer display problem

Well, I went right to the site with no probs. And you haven't added or
updated any protection programs about the time this issue started?? I still
think you have something blocking the sites, I just don't have any idea
what. One way to eliminate software as a problem would be to do a selective
startup and stop about half of your protection programs from starting and
try the site. Then block the other half and try again.....if either
instance allows the connect, you would know the problem app is in that
group. It would be a process of elimination.

Maybe someone else has a better idea.......that's my best shot. Wish I
could help you more. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress, especially
if you resolve the issue.......I would like to know how!!
Heirloom, old and still thinkin'

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Well, it is certainly not a problem with the speed of clicking the mouse.
As for websites, mail.yahoo.com is a good example. It usually has one of
those ads that causes the problem.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Okay, so we have ruled out SuperAntispyware and I can tell you I have
never had any problems with CCleaner. I guess it could be a Reg issue,
not sure. How about sending some of the URL's you can't open, so, we can
try. Are all of these pages that you have been able to access before??
Heirloom, old and must get some sleep

"webster72n" wrote in message
...

It very likely isn't 'SUPERAntiSpyware'.
I have this situation once in a while, but noticed that it is caused by
clicking the mouse button too quickly. If you tried it again, as
suggested,
only a bit slower, will it work then? Let us know, please.

Harry.


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Running Superantispyware in the background and it runs a daily scan
@05:00
every day. CCleaner & RegistryMedic are also installed.

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
It sounds as if you have something blocking the pages. Please
provide a
list of any anti-virus, spyware, adware, malware, firewall programs
you
may be running. Also, are you using the HOSTS file to block unwanted
ads?
If this is something that has recently manifested itself, think about
anything you may have added or changed in that period.

I have a registry backup from the end of December. I know the ads were
appearing at that time. What would happen if I imported that registry?

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Well, I went right to the site with no probs. And you haven't added or
updated any protection programs about the time this issue started?? I
still think you have something blocking the sites, I just don't have any
idea what. One way to eliminate software as a problem would be to do a
selective startup and stop about half of your protection programs from
starting and try the site. Then block the other half and try again.....if
either instance allows the connect, you would know the problem app is in
that group. It would be a process of elimination.

Maybe someone else has a better idea.......that's my best shot. Wish I
could help you more. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress,
especially if you resolve the issue.......I would like to know how!!
Heirloom, old and still thinkin'

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Well, it is certainly not a problem with the speed of clicking the mouse.
As for websites, mail.yahoo.com is a good example. It usually has one of
those ads that causes the problem.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Okay, so we have ruled out SuperAntispyware and I can tell you I have
never had any problems with CCleaner. I guess it could be a Reg issue,
not sure. How about sending some of the URL's you can't open, so, we can
try. Are all of these pages that you have been able to access before??
Heirloom, old and must get some sleep

"webster72n" wrote in message
...

It very likely isn't 'SUPERAntiSpyware'.
I have this situation once in a while, but noticed that it is caused by
clicking the mouse button too quickly. If you tried it again, as
suggested,
only a bit slower, will it work then? Let us know, please.

Harry.


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Running Superantispyware in the background and it runs a daily scan
@05:00
every day. CCleaner & RegistryMedic are also installed.

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
It sounds as if you have something blocking the pages. Please
provide a
list of any anti-virus, spyware, adware, malware, firewall programs
you
may be running. Also, are you using the HOSTS file to block
unwanted
ads?
If this is something that has recently manifested itself, think
about
anything you may have added or changed in that period.

Four months is a long time but.. So long as you use System Restore, you
should be able to 'Undo your last restoration' and get back to your present
state if all goes pear-shaped. Just be aware that any significant changes
you've since then will be lost and you *may* have to re-install stuff.
However, if you treat it cautiously and even if you only do it to confirm
that there is a 'registry issue', at least you can get back to where you are
now.

Good luck

Mart


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
I have a registry backup from the end of December. I know the ads were
appearing at that time. What would happen if I imported that registry?

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Well, I went right to the site with no probs. And you haven't added or
updated any protection programs about the time this issue started?? I
still think you have something blocking the sites, I just don't have any
idea what. One way to eliminate software as a problem would be to do a
selective startup and stop about half of your protection programs from
starting and try the site. Then block the other half and try
again.....if either instance allows the connect, you would know the
problem app is in that group. It would be a process of elimination.

Maybe someone else has a better idea.......that's my best shot. Wish I
could help you more. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress,
especially if you resolve the issue.......I would like to know how!!
Heirloom, old and still thinkin'

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Well, it is certainly not a problem with the speed of clicking the
mouse. As for websites, mail.yahoo.com is a good example. It usually
has one of those ads that causes the problem.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Okay, so we have ruled out SuperAntispyware and I can tell you I have
never had any problems with CCleaner. I guess it could be a Reg issue,
not sure. How about sending some of the URL's you can't open, so, we
can try. Are all of these pages that you have been able to access
before??
Heirloom, old and must get some sleep

"webster72n" wrote in message
...

It very likely isn't 'SUPERAntiSpyware'.
I have this situation once in a while, but noticed that it is caused
by
clicking the mouse button too quickly. If you tried it again, as
suggested,
only a bit slower, will it work then? Let us know, please.

Harry.


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Running Superantispyware in the background and it runs a daily scan
@05:00
every day. CCleaner & RegistryMedic are also installed.

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
It sounds as if you have something blocking the pages. Please
provide a
list of any anti-virus, spyware, adware, malware, firewall programs
you
may be running. Also, are you using the HOSTS file to block
unwanted
ads?
If this is something that has recently manifested itself, think
about
anything you may have added or changed in that period.

In the end, I just got rid of the HOSTS file and the problem went away. Any
negative side effects I should watch for?


"Mart" wrote in message
...
Four months is a long time but.. So long as you use System Restore, you
should be able to 'Undo your last restoration' and get back to your
present state if all goes pear-shaped. Just be aware that any significant
changes you've since then will be lost and you *may* have to re-install
stuff. However, if you treat it cautiously and even if you only do it to
confirm that there is a 'registry issue', at least you can get back to
where you are now.

Good luck

Mart


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
I have a registry backup from the end of December. I know the ads were
appearing at that time. What would happen if I imported that registry?

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Well, I went right to the site with no probs. And you haven't added or
updated any protection programs about the time this issue started?? I
still think you have something blocking the sites, I just don't have any
idea what. One way to eliminate software as a problem would be to do a
selective startup and stop about half of your protection programs from
starting and try the site. Then block the other half and try
again.....if either instance allows the connect, you would know the
problem app is in that group. It would be a process of elimination.

Maybe someone else has a better idea.......that's my best shot. Wish I
could help you more. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress,
especially if you resolve the issue.......I would like to know how!!
Heirloom, old and still thinkin'

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Well, it is certainly not a problem with the speed of clicking the
mouse. As for websites, mail.yahoo.com is a good example. It usually
has one of those ads that causes the problem.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Okay, so we have ruled out SuperAntispyware and I can tell you I have
never had any problems with CCleaner. I guess it could be a Reg
issue, not sure. How about sending some of the URL's you can't open,
so, we can try. Are all of these pages that you have been able to
access before??
Heirloom, old and must get some sleep

"webster72n" wrote in message
...

It very likely isn't 'SUPERAntiSpyware'.
I have this situation once in a while, but noticed that it is caused
by
clicking the mouse button too quickly. If you tried it again, as
suggested,
only a bit slower, will it work then? Let us know, please.

Harry.


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Running Superantispyware in the background and it runs a daily scan
@05:00
every day. CCleaner & RegistryMedic are also installed.

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
It sounds as if you have something blocking the pages. Please
provide a
list of any anti-virus, spyware, adware, malware, firewall
programs you
may be running. Also, are you using the HOSTS file to block
unwanted
ads?
If this is something that has recently manifested itself, think
about
anything you may have added or changed in that period.

By the way, I did also import the registry from December and it did not fix
the advertisement display problem, but it did not seem to do anything evil
either.

"Mart" wrote in message
...
Four months is a long time but.. So long as you use System Restore, you
should be able to 'Undo your last restoration' and get back to your
present state if all goes pear-shaped. Just be aware that any significant
changes you've since then will be lost and you *may* have to re-install
stuff. However, if you treat it cautiously and even if you only do it to
confirm that there is a 'registry issue', at least you can get back to
where you are now.

Good luck

Mart


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
I have a registry backup from the end of December. I know the ads were
appearing at that time. What would happen if I imported that registry?

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Well, I went right to the site with no probs. And you haven't added or
updated any protection programs about the time this issue started?? I
still think you have something blocking the sites, I just don't have any
idea what. One way to eliminate software as a problem would be to do a
selective startup and stop about half of your protection programs from
starting and try the site. Then block the other half and try
again.....if either instance allows the connect, you would know the
problem app is in that group. It would be a process of elimination.

Maybe someone else has a better idea.......that's my best shot. Wish I
could help you more. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress,
especially if you resolve the issue.......I would like to know how!!
Heirloom, old and still thinkin'

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Well, it is certainly not a problem with the speed of clicking the
mouse. As for websites, mail.yahoo.com is a good example. It usually
has one of those ads that causes the problem.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Okay, so we have ruled out SuperAntispyware and I can tell you I have
never had any problems with CCleaner. I guess it could be a Reg
issue, not sure. How about sending some of the URL's you can't open,
so, we can try. Are all of these pages that you have been able to
access before??
Heirloom, old and must get some sleep

"webster72n" wrote in message
...

It very likely isn't 'SUPERAntiSpyware'.
I have this situation once in a while, but noticed that it is caused
by
clicking the mouse button too quickly. If you tried it again, as
suggested,
only a bit slower, will it work then? Let us know, please.

Harry.


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Running Superantispyware in the background and it runs a daily scan
@05:00
every day. CCleaner & RegistryMedic are also installed.

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
It sounds as if you have something blocking the pages. Please
provide a
list of any anti-virus, spyware, adware, malware, firewall
programs you
may be running. Also, are you using the HOSTS file to block
unwanted
ads?
If this is something that has recently manifested itself, think
about
anything you may have added or changed in that period.

Martin Murray wrote:

In the end, I just got rid of the HOSTS file and the problem went
away. Any negative side effects I should watch for?

Heirloom asked whether you were using a HOSTS file to filter web sites in
his initial post but you never answered that question.

Removing any hosts file you might have added will restore access to any
sites that were blocked via the hosts file. By default the hosts file in
Win Me is empty containing just an example entry. Were you perhaps using
the MVP Hosts file? If so blocking adverts and access to trojan sites is
its purpose and those using it will see messages similar to those you were
seeing when their browser attempts to follow a link to a blocked site.
--
Mike Maltby

A big 'thank you' to Mike!!
Martin, you didn't have to eliminate the Hosts file altogether, just the
entry that was blocking the page you wanted to access! If you are you using
the MVP Hosts file, as Mike asked, you would be better off not going to any
of the sites that are blocked.....that is why they are on the list in the
first place!! I am pretty sure you are not using the MVP file, as it would
not have a legitimate Yahoo! site blocked (I believe you example was
'mail.yahoo.com', or similar).

The only detriment to not using the Hosts file is stated on the MVP Hosts
file site : http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
I can also recommend the HostsXpert file manager, a great little app that
makes it extremely easy to change, add to and update the Hosts file.

Lastly, (mind you I am not trying to be demeaning in any way), you really
should try to head the advice given and answer any and all questions from
folks trying to assist you with an issue. This thread could have been just
a few entries long and saved folks a lot of time if you had checked your
Hosts file in the beginning. No biggie.....I am just glad you got
everything working. Do try using the MVP Hosts file and the file
manager.....it does make a positive difference in your surfing experience!!
Heirloom, old and good Host is hard to beat

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
By the way, I did also import the registry from December and it did not
fix the advertisement display problem, but it did not seem to do anything
evil either.

"Mart" wrote in message
...
Four months is a long time but.. So long as you use System Restore, you
should be able to 'Undo your last restoration' and get back to your
present state if all goes pear-shaped. Just be aware that any significant
changes you've since then will be lost and you *may* have to re-install
stuff. However, if you treat it cautiously and even if you only do it to
confirm that there is a 'registry issue', at least you can get back to
where you are now.

Good luck

Mart


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
I have a registry backup from the end of December. I know the ads were
appearing at that time. What would happen if I imported that registry?

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Well, I went right to the site with no probs. And you haven't added
or updated any protection programs about the time this issue started??
I still think you have something blocking the sites, I just don't have
any idea what. One way to eliminate software as a problem would be to
do a selective startup and stop about half of your protection programs
from starting and try the site. Then block the other half and try
again.....if either instance allows the connect, you would know the
problem app is in that group. It would be a process of elimination.

Maybe someone else has a better idea.......that's my best shot. Wish I
could help you more. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress,
especially if you resolve the issue.......I would like to know how!!
Heirloom, old and still thinkin'

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Well, it is certainly not a problem with the speed of clicking the
mouse. As for websites, mail.yahoo.com is a good example. It usually
has one of those ads that causes the problem.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Okay, so we have ruled out SuperAntispyware and I can tell you I have
never had any problems with CCleaner. I guess it could be a Reg
issue, not sure. How about sending some of the URL's you can't open,
so, we can try. Are all of these pages that you have been able to
access before??
Heirloom, old and must get some sleep

"webster72n" wrote in message
...

It very likely isn't 'SUPERAntiSpyware'.
I have this situation once in a while, but noticed that it is caused
by
clicking the mouse button too quickly. If you tried it again, as
suggested,
only a bit slower, will it work then? Let us know, please.

Harry.


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Running Superantispyware in the background and it runs a daily scan
@05:00
every day. CCleaner & RegistryMedic are also installed.

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
It sounds as if you have something blocking the pages. Please
provide a
list of any anti-virus, spyware, adware, malware, firewall
programs you
may be running. Also, are you using the HOSTS file to block
unwanted
ads?
If this is something that has recently manifested itself, think
about
anything you may have added or changed in that period.

ok, thanks. Not using the MVP HOSTS file yet, but will consider doing so.

The HOSTS file I was using was generated automatically by an antivirus
program. I think it got a little overzealous.

Thanks for all the help!

"Mike M" wrote in message
...
Martin Murray wrote:

In the end, I just got rid of the HOSTS file and the problem went
away. Any negative side effects I should watch for?

Heirloom asked whether you were using a HOSTS file to filter web sites in
his initial post but you never answered that question.

Removing any hosts file you might have added will restore access to any
sites that were blocked via the hosts file. By default the hosts file in
Win Me is empty containing just an example entry. Were you perhaps using
the MVP Hosts file? If so blocking adverts and access to trojan sites is
its purpose and those using it will see messages similar to those you were
seeing when their browser attempts to follow a link to a blocked site.
--
Mike Maltby

OK, sorry to not be more responsive. I've been chasing a number of issues
all at the same time. Will check out the MVP HOSTS file information to see
whether I should use that or not.

Thanks again for all the ideas and help!

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
A big 'thank you' to Mike!!
Martin, you didn't have to eliminate the Hosts file altogether, just the
entry that was blocking the page you wanted to access! If you are you
using the MVP Hosts file, as Mike asked, you would be better off not going
to any of the sites that are blocked.....that is why they are on the list
in the first place!! I am pretty sure you are not using the MVP file, as
it would not have a legitimate Yahoo! site blocked (I believe you example
was 'mail.yahoo.com', or similar).

The only detriment to not using the Hosts file is stated on the MVP Hosts
file site : http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
I can also recommend the HostsXpert file manager, a great little app that
makes it extremely easy to change, add to and update the Hosts file.

Lastly, (mind you I am not trying to be demeaning in any way), you really
should try to head the advice given and answer any and all questions from
folks trying to assist you with an issue. This thread could have been
just a few entries long and saved folks a lot of time if you had checked
your Hosts file in the beginning. No biggie.....I am just glad you got
everything working. Do try using the MVP Hosts file and the file
manager.....it does make a positive difference in your surfing
experience!!
Heirloom, old and good Host is hard to beat

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
By the way, I did also import the registry from December and it did not
fix the advertisement display problem, but it did not seem to do anything
evil either.

"Mart" wrote in message
...
Four months is a long time but.. So long as you use System Restore, you
should be able to 'Undo your last restoration' and get back to your
present state if all goes pear-shaped. Just be aware that any
significant changes you've since then will be lost and you *may* have to
re-install stuff. However, if you treat it cautiously and even if you
only do it to confirm that there is a 'registry issue', at least you can
get back to where you are now.

Good luck

Mart


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
I have a registry backup from the end of December. I know the ads were
appearing at that time. What would happen if I imported that registry?

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Well, I went right to the site with no probs. And you haven't added
or updated any protection programs about the time this issue started??
I still think you have something blocking the sites, I just don't have
any idea what. One way to eliminate software as a problem would be to
do a selective startup and stop about half of your protection programs
from starting and try the site. Then block the other half and try
again.....if either instance allows the connect, you would know the
problem app is in that group. It would be a process of elimination.

Maybe someone else has a better idea.......that's my best shot. Wish
I could help you more. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress,
especially if you resolve the issue.......I would like to know how!!
Heirloom, old and still thinkin'

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Well, it is certainly not a problem with the speed of clicking the
mouse. As for websites, mail.yahoo.com is a good example. It usually
has one of those ads that causes the problem.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Okay, so we have ruled out SuperAntispyware and I can tell you I
have never had any problems with CCleaner. I guess it could be a
Reg issue, not sure. How about sending some of the URL's you can't
open, so, we can try. Are all of these pages that you have been
able to access before??
Heirloom, old and must get some sleep

"webster72n" wrote in message
...

It very likely isn't 'SUPERAntiSpyware'.
I have this situation once in a while, but noticed that it is
caused by
clicking the mouse button too quickly. If you tried it again, as
suggested,
only a bit slower, will it work then? Let us know, please.

Harry.


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Running Superantispyware in the background and it runs a daily
scan @05:00
every day. CCleaner & RegistryMedic are also installed.

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
It sounds as if you have something blocking the pages. Please
provide a
list of any anti-virus, spyware, adware, malware, firewall
programs you
may be running. Also, are you using the HOSTS file to block
unwanted
ads?
If this is something that has recently manifested itself, think
about
anything you may have added or changed in that period.

Martin,
While you are at it, consider going to a different AV.....one that is
not so controlling! AVG and Avast! are great little AV's that are free for
personal use. I think I asked you what AV you were using in my first reply,
that info would have helped. Anyway, if yours is creating it's own HOSTS
file, I would certainly go with one of the two I just mentioned!
Heirloom, old and like Avast!!

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
OK, sorry to not be more responsive. I've been chasing a number of issues
all at the same time. Will check out the MVP HOSTS file information to
see whether I should use that or not.

Thanks again for all the ideas and help!

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
A big 'thank you' to Mike!!
Martin, you didn't have to eliminate the Hosts file altogether, just the
entry that was blocking the page you wanted to access! If you are you
using the MVP Hosts file, as Mike asked, you would be better off not
going to any of the sites that are blocked.....that is why they are on
the list in the first place!! I am pretty sure you are not using the MVP
file, as it would not have a legitimate Yahoo! site blocked (I believe
you example was 'mail.yahoo.com', or similar).

The only detriment to not using the Hosts file is stated on the MVP Hosts
file site : http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
I can also recommend the HostsXpert file manager, a great little app that
makes it extremely easy to change, add to and update the Hosts file.

Lastly, (mind you I am not trying to be demeaning in any way), you really
should try to head the advice given and answer any and all questions from
folks trying to assist you with an issue. This thread could have been
just a few entries long and saved folks a lot of time if you had checked
your Hosts file in the beginning. No biggie.....I am just glad you got
everything working. Do try using the MVP Hosts file and the file
manager.....it does make a positive difference in your surfing
experience!!
Heirloom, old and good Host is hard to
beat

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
By the way, I did also import the registry from December and it did not
fix the advertisement display problem, but it did not seem to do
anything evil either.

"Mart" wrote in message
...
Four months is a long time but.. So long as you use System Restore,
you should be able to 'Undo your last restoration' and get back to your
present state if all goes pear-shaped. Just be aware that any
significant changes you've since then will be lost and you *may* have
to re-install stuff. However, if you treat it cautiously and even if
you only do it to confirm that there is a 'registry issue', at least
you can get back to where you are now.

Good luck

Mart


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
I have a registry backup from the end of December. I know the ads were
appearing at that time. What would happen if I imported that registry?

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Well, I went right to the site with no probs. And you haven't added
or updated any protection programs about the time this issue
started?? I still think you have something blocking the sites, I just
don't have any idea what. One way to eliminate software as a problem
would be to do a selective startup and stop about half of your
protection programs from starting and try the site. Then block the
other half and try again.....if either instance allows the connect,
you would know the problem app is in that group. It would be a
process of elimination.

Maybe someone else has a better idea.......that's my best shot. Wish
I could help you more. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress,
especially if you resolve the issue.......I would like to know how!!
Heirloom, old and still thinkin'

"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Well, it is certainly not a problem with the speed of clicking the
mouse. As for websites, mail.yahoo.com is a good example. It
usually has one of those ads that causes the problem.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Okay, so we have ruled out SuperAntispyware and I can tell you I
have never had any problems with CCleaner. I guess it could be a
Reg issue, not sure. How about sending some of the URL's you can't
open, so, we can try. Are all of these pages that you have been
able to access before??
Heirloom, old and must get some sleep

"webster72n" wrote in message
...

It very likely isn't 'SUPERAntiSpyware'.
I have this situation once in a while, but noticed that it is
caused by
clicking the mouse button too quickly. If you tried it again, as
suggested,
only a bit slower, will it work then? Let us know, please.

Harry.


"Martin Murray" wrote in message
...
Running Superantispyware in the background and it runs a daily
scan @05:00
every day. CCleaner & RegistryMedic are also installed.

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
It sounds as if you have something blocking the pages. Please
provide a
list of any anti-virus, spyware, adware, malware, firewall
programs you
may be running. Also, are you using the HOSTS file to block
unwanted
ads?
If this is something that has recently manifested itself, think
about
anything you may have added or changed in that period.