CTRL-F doesn't work

[philT]

I think i uninstalled some crap software which has subsequently ruined my
browsing functionality (and, i suppose, some of my other windows stuff).

the CTRL-F or menu option Edit / Find (On this page) does not work.

i am also experienceing the 'no links' problem from within Outlook Express
and the Open in new window problem.

I have tried all of the fixes mentioned previously in this newsgroup for the
last 2 but all to no avail. i have tried to repair and re-install IE6 but,
likewise, not much help.

any other ideas? any help greatly appreciated.

 

[Jan Il]

Hi philT
:
What Windows verion are you running? What was the software that you said
ruined your browser functions? Did you run SpyBot Search & Destroy and
AdAware to be sure there were no lingering scumware on your sysem? It is
possible that
you may also have parasites, spyware, adware, malware, or hijackware on
your system causing the problem, which your antivirus will not detect, as it
does not have the same definitions. Download and install, then you *MUST*
update the programs prior to running to be sure they have the latest
definitions, then run the programs below. They are free and very effective.
Be sure to run both SpyBot and Adaware, as what one does not detect the
other may. It is important that you do all the steps and follow all
directions carefully:

You can go to the links below to check your system for parasites.
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/parasite.htm

Even if there is nothing that shows up on the sites above it does not mean
your system is clean, thus, follow the instructions and continue running the
programs below as instructed.

IMPORTANT:
Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of LSPFIX from
the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when it is
removed, this program will enable you to regain your connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

It is important that you run the programs in the order that they are listed
here. The first three programs will clear your machine of all other items so
that you can have a clear HiJackThis Log for the experts to read and analyze
for you. Even if you have run these programs, reboot and run them again in
Safe Mode, rebooting between each scan. Some types of malware can't be
cleaned or detected in Normal Mode.

CWShredder: Free
http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html

SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free
http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-2
or
http://majorgeeks.com/download2471.html

AdAware: Free
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html

(If needed: AdAware Manual updates only):
Scroll down to Updates Available -
http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download

HiJackThis: - Free

Go to
http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html ,
or
http://tinyurl.com/2oce8
and download HiJackThis. Unzip to a folder other than your Desktop or the
Temp folder, doubleclick HiJackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button. Press that, save the log some place you remember where it is.
Most of what it lists will be harmless or even required, so DO NOT fix
anything yet.

Open a the copy of your log in NotePad and made a copy. Then you can go here
to post you log:
http://forum.aumha.org/ or http://forums.spywareinfo.com/

<<DO NOT POST YOUR LOG FILE TO THIS NEWSGROUP>>

You will need to register to open a new thread to post you log. It is free,
and no one will Spam you, it is one of many that provides this service. Once
registered, go to the HiJackThis section on the forum list and click to
open. Then start a new post and post your log. The experts there will
analyze the log and report back the results. Please allow at least a few
hours or a days time for a response, depending on when you post the log

Remember, you must return to the HJT site to get your answer. It is a good
idea to click the "Notify" box so that you will get an electronic
notification by e-mail to let you know when a response has been posted.
But, you must still return to the site of your answer

Here is information on how to help protect your system:

Practice Safe Hex
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html

"So how did I get infected in the first place?"
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051

This program helps control parasites, spyware, adware, and malware that may
get on your system:

SpywareBlaster: Free
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Hope this helps.

Jan

 

[philT]

jan,

thanks for this. i don't think it's spyware, etc but will give all your
things a go.

What Windows verion are you running? w2k

What was the software that you said ruined your browser functions?

sound synthesiser freeware - uninstall didn't work completely and left bits
all over the place. it may have tried to delete or 'hurt' a system dll.

Did you run SpyBot Search & Destroy and
AdAware to be sure there were no lingering scumware on your sysem?

done - only small probs

You can go to the links below to check your system for parasites.
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/parasite.htm

done yesterday - no probs

Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of LSPFIX from
the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when it is
removed, this program will enable you to regain your connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

have had to use lspfix before - about 12 months ago - ran again and no probs

CWShredder: Free nothing

SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free nothing

AdAware: Free nothing

HiJackThis: - Free

done and results to be posted.

thanks again.

philT

 

[Jan Il]

Hi philT

jan,

thanks for this. i don't think it's spyware, etc but will give all
your things a go.

sound synthesiser freeware - uninstall didn't work completely and
left bits all over the place. it may have tried to delete or 'hurt' a
system dll.

done - only small probs

done yesterday - no probs

have had to use lspfix before - about 12 months ago - ran again and
no probs

done and results to be posted.

Good work! This will help eliminate anything of that nature being the
culprit, and make it easier to troubleshoot. It may be that there are some
bits left in the Registry or elsewhere that will need to be removed. But,
we'll get the all clear on the bugs first.

Jan

 

[Jan Il]

Hi philT

What was the software that you said ruined your browser functions?
sound synthesiser freeware - uninstall didn't work completely and left bits
all over the place. it may have tried to delete or 'hurt' a system dll.

What was the exact name of the program, and where you downloaded or
installed it from. We may need some file reference information for the
clean up or pick your computer's teeth, or in case it's damaged a file that
will need to be replaced. If I have the name, I can do some checking on it
so we know what we're up against.

Thanks.

Jan

 

[philT]

Good work! This will help eliminate anything of that nature being the

culprit, and make it easier to troubleshoot. It may be that there are some
bits left in the Registry or elsewhere that will need to be removed. But,
we'll get the all clear on the bugs first.

had a reply at the hijack this forum but the things they wanted me to remove
were mostly related to my work VPN set-up. found out that this problem also
happens in windows explorer and found the relevant articles in microsoft's
knowledgebase for using regsrv32 and a slew of dlls. ran these, added a few
registry entries and now it works fine. thanks for all help supplied.

philT

 

[Jan Il]

Hi philT

had a reply at the hijack this forum but the things they wanted me to
remove were mostly related to my work VPN set-up. found out that this
problem also happens in windows explorer and found the relevant
articles in microsoft's knowledgebase for using regsrv32 and a slew
of dlls. ran these, added a few registry entries and now it works
fine. thanks for all help supplied.

You're very welcome. Glad to heat that all is now working properly again.

Thank you for posting back with the solution that resolved the problem so
other readers will benefit.

Jan