invalid syntax error

[fazz10]

can anyone explain to me, in LAYMEN'S terms, why my
networked computer would all of a sudden, come up with
the error page that says "invald syntax error"? this
computer can get on the internet fine, but the other one
can't get on. i just get the error page that i talked
about. i am hooked to a cable modem. please remember
that computer cannot get on the internet when giving me
an answer.
HELP!!!

 

[H Leboeuf]

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

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

 

[fazz10]

this did not work. i am also getting an error message on
startup that says "ERROR STARTING PROGRAM" " A
required .DLL file, MSASN1.DLL, was not found". How do I
find it, and fix it?

 

[Robert Aldwinckle]

....

i am also getting an error message on
startup that says "ERROR STARTING PROGRAM" " A
required .DLL file, MSASN1.DLL, was not found". How do I
find it, and fix it?

There is a recent security patch which involves that module.
Try going to Windows Update Catalog and download the patch.
(It would be better to get it from Windows Update but provided
your two machines can share files the Catalog should make it
accessible.)

<title>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011: Security Update for Microsoft Windows (835732)</title>


Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle
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[fazz10]

sorry, but i do not understand how to do this. i found
the download, but it says it is for windows xp. my new
computer is xp, the one that is still getting the
internet, for now, but the old computer that can't get on
is widows 98. now my new coputer is being taken over by
viruses. i have downloaded several spyware detecters and
nome seem to be working. i am about to throw these F-ing
things away!!!!!!!! help me!!!!! in very, very, laymens
terms.

 

[Robert Aldwinckle]

my new computer is being taken over by viruses.

Turn on your firewall.

< http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp >

(From Alt-H,S and click on [Protect your PC: 3 steps to ensure your PC is protected])

i found the download, but it says it is for windows xp.

More importantly for Windows NTx, not for Windows 9x.

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the old computer that can't get on is widows 98.

(Thanks for clarifying.)


Ok. So it is probably sufficient then to restore it from your CD.

<TITLE>238813 - Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM Directory Listing (13 of 14)</TITLE>

< http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;238813 >

Apparently from Win98_63.cab

Supposedly you can use your sfc command to do that.

<TITLE>185836 - Description of the System File Checker Tool (Sfc.exe)</TITLE>
< http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;185836 >


Good luck

Robert
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sorry, but i do not understand how to do this. i found
the download, but it says it is for windows xp. my new
computer is xp, the one that is still getting the
internet, for now, but the old computer that can't get on
is widows 98. now my new coputer is being taken over by
viruses. i have downloaded several spyware detecters and
nome seem to be working. i am about to throw these F-ing
things away!!!!!!!! help me!!!!! in very, very, laymens
terms.

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