IE6 not recognised as IE6

[Guest]

Hi,

I'm using IE6-SP2. So its weird that when I sign into Hotmail, I get a page
that says I am not using a supported browser and invites me to download IE6.

When I go to the Microsoft Updates site, it will start to scan my IE6 and
then hangs.

Furthermore, when I tried to download the newly released IE7 from
Microsoft's site, I get an error and is then directed a page which is a list
of all Microsoft products.

So far, I can't figure out what's wrong with my IE6. Can anyone comment or
have an idea what's wrong?

many thanks,
jacendo

 

[D@ny]

Hi,

I'm using IE6-SP2. So its weird that when I sign into Hotmail, I get
a page that says I am not using a supported browser and invites me to
download IE6.

When I go to the Microsoft Updates site, it will start to scan my IE6
and then hangs.

Furthermore, when I tried to download the newly released IE7 from
Microsoft's site, I get an error and is then directed a page which is
a list of all Microsoft products.

So far, I can't figure out what's wrong with my IE6. Can anyone
comment or have an idea what's wrong?

many thanks,
jacendo

Try starting these REGs:
http://www.enhanceie.com/dl/IE6SP2.reg
and then
http://www.enhanceie.com/dl/UA_UNDO.reg

Best regards,
D@ny

 

[PA Bear]

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your HijackThis log
to an appropriate forum (not here).

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. **Post
your log to http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, or other appropriate
forums for expert analysis, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.