Incorrect URL resolutions

[Chuck]

I have two machines using a Cable router, one wireless one
100M wired. Both machines are Win98SE. Lately I have
been having problems with URL resolutions. Random pages
would appear in response to simple address request, such
as www.microsoft.com. Usually restarting browser and
multiple attempts will get me where I want to go. Any
idea why the problem? I called Cox Cable and asked if
they were experiencing any problems with their DNS servers
and they said no. Checked HOSTS file too. Nothing there.
TIA

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

I have two machines using a Cable router, one wireless one
100M wired. Both machines are Win98SE. Lately I have
been having problems with URL resolutions. Random pages
would appear in response to simple address request, such
as www.microsoft.com. Usually restarting browser and
multiple attempts will get me where I want to go. Any
idea why the problem? I called Cox Cable and asked if
they were experiencing any problems with their DNS servers
and they said no. Checked HOSTS file too. Nothing there.
TIA

First eliminate any scumware.
See
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

 

[H Leboeuf]

Can you get to MS if you add http://www....

Then you have been hacked by some parasites.

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm