Can't Print from IE6 or other browsers

[cmac]

Help! I can't print from web browsers, period. It started after a windows
update (image that.) I uninstalled the update, that did not help.
Uninstalled IE6 and then reinstalled, no help. Tried Avant Browser and
MyIE2 Browser, nada. I have virus scan the computer (rather computers same
problem on 2 machines.) Virus scans were run from disk and network
connection from 'clean machine' and no infections were found. Help.

Please post replies.

TIA
CMac

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Are you able to print from other applications, say Microsoft Office etc?

If only for IE, try this:
IEFIX Utility - Description:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFIX.htm

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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Virus attachment claims to contain software updates from Microsoft
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/VirusAlert.htm

How to guard against CoolWebSearch spyware:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Defend_CWS.htm

How to prevent Blaster Worm attack:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Blaster_Defence.htm
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Help! I can't print from web browsers, period. It started after a windows
update (image that.) I uninstalled the update, that did not help.
Uninstalled IE6 and then reinstalled, no help. Tried Avant Browser and
MyIE2 Browser, nada. I have virus scan the computer (rather computers same
problem on 2 machines.) Virus scans were run from disk and network
connection from 'clean machine' and no infections were found. Help.

Please post replies.

TIA
CMac

 

[cmac]

http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFIX.htm

All other apps are okay. Forgot to mention I am having this problem on a
WinXP and Win2K box(es).

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Try IEFix. It might fix the problem.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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Virus attachment claims to contain software updates from Microsoft
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/VirusAlert.htm

How to guard against CoolWebSearch spyware:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Defend_CWS.htm

How to prevent Blaster Worm attack:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Blaster_Defence.htm
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http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFIX.htm

All other apps are okay. Forgot to mention I am having this problem on a
WinXP and Win2K box(es).

 

[PA Bear]

To assure a clean install, your anti-virus application should be disabled
and all other running processes closed before going to Windows Update and
when downloading/installing from any MS page.

Try, in order:

1. (Re-)Installing 5.6 Scripting Engine from
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/downloads/list/webdev.asp

2a. Start>Run>Regsvr32 vbscript.dll

2b. Start>Run>Regsvr32 jscript.dll

3. Re-register all DLLs listed in http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679

4a. IE Tools>Internet Options>Advanced>Browsing>Enable third-party browser
extensions (uncheck & reboot).

4b. Find the hijacker that caused 4a to be checked:

Dealing with Hijackware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#tshoot
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

You *must* seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each and every
use, even "right out of the box". But even then, they can't catch
everything. When all else fails, HijackThis
(http://www.merijn.org/files/hijackthis.zip) 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 the Spyware forum at
http://forum.aumha.org/ for expert analysis, not here.**

As part of the hunt, also update your virus definitions and then run a full
system scan. From now on, do both daily.
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HTH...Please post back to this thread

~Robear Dyer (aka PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Protect Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/