After XP sp2, IE6 won't work on first open

[Frank F.]

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

 

[Guest]

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.]

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

 

[PA Bear]

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/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2002092715262339)
and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406)
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/avcenter/venc/data/adware.winfavorites.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.aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

 

[Frank F.]

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

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.]

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

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[Frank F.]

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

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.]

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

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