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wileymundy@cox.net
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      19th Aug 2004
During the installation of Cox Broadband internet
software, a window popped up: warning your computer
failed one or more security tests. VBScript:Advertisement
Internet Exployer security issues.
The Cox Broadband technician said there is a problem
with my browser. He said I needed to contact Microsoft.
Can anybody help me? Also, is there a phone # that I can
call for support. I have not set up my email account yet.

 
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      19th Aug 2004
Have you updated and installed all available Windows *Critical* Updates?
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/update.htm

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> During the installation of Cox Broadband internet
> software, a window popped up: warning your computer
> failed one or more security tests. VBScript:Advertisement
> Internet Exployer security issues.
> The Cox Broadband technician said there is a problem
> with my browser. He said I needed to contact Microsoft.
> Can anybody help me? Also, is there a phone # that I can
> call for support. I have not set up my email account yet.
>



 
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Ted Zieglar aka Rocky
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      19th Aug 2004
That's not an error message that came from Windows XP. Ask the technicians
at Cox what the meaning is of that error message.

If I had to take a guess, Cox scanned your computer for viruses and adware
before installing its software. Cox doesn't want an infected computer to
join its network. It seems like their scan found adware on your computer,
and they want you to remove it before they'll allow you to use their
services.

Here's an effective adware detector and remover, although there are many
others:

Ad-Aware SE, by Lavasoft
www.lavasoftusa.com

Note that some adware cannot be removed without harming your computer.
That's why prevention is better than cure.

Ted Zirglar

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> During the installation of Cox Broadband internet
> software, a window popped up: warning your computer
> failed one or more security tests.
> Internet Exployer security issues.
> The Cox Broadband technician said there is a problem
> with my browser. He said I needed to contact Microsoft.
> Can anybody help me? Also, is there a phone # that I can
> call for support. I have not set up my email account yet.
>


 
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