Browser barely working, takes forever to load a web page

Hmmm... Haven't tried that one. How is it for user-friendliness?

--
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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.

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.

"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)


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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?

"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
---

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

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

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

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

"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


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BLOG - http://peoplescounsel.spaces.live.com/ Public Notice or the "real
world"
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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.
_______________