Just upgraded to XP sp2. During boot process I connect to my DSL.

Now every first time I open IE after boot, always get page not found,
no matter what site I try to go to.
I know that I'm connected to the internet by my DSL icon in system tray
and that I can use Outlook Express to check for messages.

I close IE, re-open it and all works fine from that point on until I
shutdown
and start again, and on first open of IE it doesn't work again.

This is strange.
Ideas anyone ?
Thanks Frank

Just a comment that before I installed SP2, HP required me to download a ton
of stuff first, or else everything would be screwed up. Maybe your computer
manufacturer has things for you to do as well???

"Frank F." wrote:

> Just upgraded to XP sp2. During boot process I connect to my DSL.
>
> Now every first time I open IE after boot, always get page not found,
> no matter what site I try to go to.
> I know that I'm connected to the internet by my DSL icon in system tray
> and that I can use Outlook Express to check for messages.
>
> I close IE, re-open it and all works fine from that point on until I
> shutdown
> and start again, and on first open of IE it doesn't work again.
>
> This is strange.
> Ideas anyone ?
> Thanks Frank
>
>
>

Well Dell didn't have anything that applied to mine and one from my ISP
didn't
apply either.
I think that if I'm missing some update, the problem would always be there.
But like I said, its only on the first open of IE after boot up.

Anyone else have any ideas.
Frank

"Slyfinfan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:BFBECA94-CB69-4A91-AA8B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Just a comment that before I installed SP2, HP required me to download a
> ton
> of stuff first, or else everything would be screwed up. Maybe your
> computer
> manufacturer has things for you to do as well???
>
> "Frank F." wrote:
>
>> Just upgraded to XP sp2. During boot process I connect to my DSL.
>>
>> Now every first time I open IE after boot, always get page not found,
>> no matter what site I try to go to.
>> I know that I'm connected to the internet by my DSL icon in system tray
>> and that I can use Outlook Express to check for messages.
>>
>> I close IE, re-open it and all works fine from that point on until I
>> shutdown
>> and start again, and on first open of IE it doesn't work again.
>>
>> This is strange.
>> Ideas anyone ?
>> Thanks Frank
>>
>>
>>

Doublecheck your settings at IE Tools>Internet Options>Connections.

As OE seems not to be affected and it uses the same connection settings as
IE, it sounds like "hijackware" may be your problem. While you may not have
been having a problem before installing SP2, it's doubtful SP2 "caused" your
problem. Instead, the install of SP2 may have *exposed* the hijackware by
disabling it, hence your inability to connect the first time. Check your
system for "hijackware":

Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm

CoolWebSearch Chronicles
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in
background:

1. CWShredder (fix all found)

2. Ad-Aware (fix all found)

3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red)

Important: You *must* seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each
and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch
everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis
(http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe) is the preferred
tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware. **Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**

[Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.]

Also:

1. Download and run Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then...

2. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...02092715262339)
and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01052409420406)
with nothing else running in background. Note the files identified and
removed then find the corresponding page for the file at your AV maker's
online support pages (e.g.,
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...favorites.html)
and follow all Removal steps.

WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new
Restore Point then Disk Cleanup > More options > Delete all but the most
recent Restore Point.

3. Check in at Windows Update.

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org


Frank F. wrote:
> Just upgraded to XP sp2. During boot process I connect to my DSL.
>
> Now every first time I open IE after boot, always get page not found,
> no matter what site I try to go to.
> I know that I'm connected to the internet by my DSL icon in system tray
> and that I can use Outlook Express to check for messages.
>
> I close IE, re-open it and all works fine from that point on until I
> shutdown
> and start again, and on first open of IE it doesn't work again.
>
> This is strange.
> Ideas anyone ?
> Thanks Frank

Thanks for the response
I have done the following items.
#1 did not find anything
# 2 & 3 found cookies and few minor things. All fixed
I have run Hijack This and posted to the other forum and am waiting for an
answer.

Do you really think I have a hijack problem ?

Thanks Frank


"PA Bear" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Doublecheck your settings at IE Tools>Internet Options>Connections.
>
> As OE seems not to be affected and it uses the same connection settings as
> IE, it sounds like "hijackware" may be your problem. While you may not
> have been having a problem before installing SP2, it's doubtful SP2
> "caused" your problem. Instead, the install of SP2 may have *exposed* the
> hijackware by disabling it, hence your inability to connect the first
> time. Check your system for "hijackware":
>

> Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in
> background:
>
> 1. CWShredder (fix all found)
>
> 2. Ad-Aware (fix all found)
>
> 3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red)
>
> Important: You *must* seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each
> and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch
> everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis
> (http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe) is the preferred
> tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any
> hijackware/spyware. **Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
> or http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not
> here.**
>
> [Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.]
>
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP
>
>>
>
> Frank F. wrote:
>> Just upgraded to XP sp2. During boot process I connect to my DSL.
>>
>> Now every first time I open IE after boot, always get page not found,
>> no matter what site I try to go to.
>> I know that I'm connected to the internet by my DSL icon in system tray
>> and that I can use Outlook Express to check for messages.
>>
>> I close IE, re-open it and all works fine from that point on until I
>> shutdown
>> and start again, and on first open of IE it doesn't work again.
>>
>> This is strange.
>> Ideas anyone ?
>> Thanks Frank
>

Its fixed.
Had something to do with Zone Alarm.
I UNinstalled and REinstalled it and all seems ok now.
Thanks
Frank


"Frank F." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thanks for the response
> I have done the following items.
> #1 did not find anything
> # 2 & 3 found cookies and few minor things. All fixed
> I have run Hijack This and posted to the other forum and am waiting for an
> answer.
>
> Do you really think I have a hijack problem ?
>
> Thanks Frank
>
>
> "PA Bear" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Doublecheck your settings at IE Tools>Internet Options>Connections.
>>
>> As OE seems not to be affected and it uses the same connection settings
>> as IE, it sounds like "hijackware" may be your problem. While you may
>> not have been having a problem before installing SP2, it's doubtful SP2
>> "caused" your problem. Instead, the install of SP2 may have *exposed*
>> the hijackware by disabling it, hence your inability to connect the first
>> time. Check your system for "hijackware":
>>
>
>> Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in
>> background:
>>
>> 1. CWShredder (fix all found)
>>
>> 2. Ad-Aware (fix all found)
>>
>> 3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red)
>>
>> Important: You *must* seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before
>> each and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't
>> catch everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis
>> (http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe) is the
>> preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any
>> hijackware/spyware. **Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
>> or http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not
>> here.**
>>
>> [Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.]
>>
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP
>>
>>>
>>
>> Frank F. wrote:
>>> Just upgraded to XP sp2. During boot process I connect to my DSL.
>>>
>>> Now every first time I open IE after boot, always get page not found,
>>> no matter what site I try to go to.
>>> I know that I'm connected to the internet by my DSL icon in system tray
>>> and that I can use Outlook Express to check for messages.
>>>
>>> I close IE, re-open it and all works fine from that point on until I
>>> shutdown
>>> and start again, and on first open of IE it doesn't work again.
>>>
>>> This is strange.
>>> Ideas anyone ?
>>> Thanks Frank
>>
>
>