IE and OE stopped functioning

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my oe and ie6 are no longer functioning. i receive the "page cannot be
displayed" error on ie and "server cannot be found" in oe. all other
browsers (netscape navigator, for instance) work properly.

i tried the ad-aware and cwshredder, but problem still persists.

about 3 months ago, this problem started with only one of the users on my
windows system, but all the other users still had full accessibility. now
the problem has spread to the whole system. i have scanned for viruses to no
avail.
 
sounds like a conflict. is ie your default browser? then
again it could scumware too.
 
Get the latest version of AdAware and Spybot. Get also the CWSHredder.

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

If you use a HOSTS file, beware of this new issue.
Ad-Aware has decided to include a new detection when scanning the HOSTS
file. This now creates a "Bad hosts file entry" in the log file generated at
the end of a scan. The best thing to do is to place a check in each entry,
right-click and select: "Add selection to ignorelist". Otherwise if you let
AWW "fix" these items it will trash the HOSTS file! Even if you have it
"locked" by [example] SpywareBlaster or Winpatrol. It does not return the
attributes and renames the HOSTS file incorrectly to hosts.

and:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Additional link:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

You may need this removal tool.
More: Complete list by variant with up-to-date information.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
More: Removal tool: http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

CWShredder - Tutorial
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=47

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
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html (if your OS is Win2k or
XP)

Important: "So how did I get infected in the first place?"
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051
 
I had similar problems with this system. my only resolution was to reinstall
my Windows operating system. I tried the Adware and they found over 4,000 or
more infected files on my system. This might be your only resolution also if
you have alot of infected files. If not many are infected, reset your
security levels and stay AWAY from those pop-uos and junk e-mails. Hope this
helps you with your problem. If you need further assistance with this or
something else email me at (e-mail address removed)
 
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