MS updates & new errors on websites

[JJ]

Anyone know what is going on with so many errors on websites? I have them
in my favorites and ever since getting
MS updates the other day, I get a lot of errors. The way it's reported on
IE, it looks strange , for example:

I can't get to the website and the address bar changes to this:
http://www.errorplace.com/red.php?c={CDCBEB08-69C9-41F5-8D47-375861EC929D}&aff=trinsic2&q=burstnet

Below where the website should be is this message:
The page you are trying to visit has generated an error.

I just went into Favorites and attempted to copy/paste the URL from the
properties and IE refused to allow me to copy it and then opened IE and went
to the fake error page. I wanted to copy the URL into the allowed sites in
the Options.

In another attempt to get to the site, I changed the Security to the lowest
setting. That allowed me to view the site for about 1 second and then I get
the error page again.

The site I'm trying to get to is: www.snopes.com (the site about urban
legends).

What did the MS update do to my PC and how can I fix it?

JJ

 

[Plato]

What did the MS update do to my PC and how can I fix it?

1. Please state specifically why you updated and the exact specific
problem you were trying to fix. Or, were you just updated your perfectly
working xP just for the hell of it and crossing your fingers and hoping
for the best?

2. If the update pharked your PC, remove it.

 

[t.cruise]

You probably have some adware/malware/spyware on your system

Download the free version of Ad-Aware 6 at:

http://www.lavasoftusa.com

After downloading and installing the free version of Ad-Aware 6, open the
program and click: Check for Updates Now on the main screen. It's like
updating the definitions for an antivirus program. If there's a newer
reference file, update, then scan your registry and hard drive. If objects
are found, right click them and then click for details. The one's that are
specifically labeled as Malware will probably be the culprits. Don't delete
anything until you quarantine it, which is essentially backing up the object
where it can do no harm. That's because sometimes objects that are found
aren't always dangerous, and might be needed to be able to run software that
you've installed. BTW, http://www.snopes.com/ loaded fine for me, so it
isn't a problem with the site itself.

 

[Jen J.]

I see that there is another JJ already posting here. Perhaps that is why
you gave your reply in the manner you did?
I don't understand the "hell of it comment" and the "crossing of fingers".
If you can't help, then don't reply.
Jen

 

[Plato]

I don't understand the "hell of it comment" and the "crossing of fingers".

Grin. I got it right then.

ie dont fix a pc that aint broke you newbie.

 

[Menno Hershberger]

Anyone know what is going on with so many errors on websites? I have
them in my favorites and ever since getting
MS updates the other day, I get a lot of errors. The way it's
reported on IE, it looks strange , for example:

I can't get to the website and the address bar changes to this:
http://www.errorplace.com/red.php?c={CDCBEB08-69C9-41F5-8D47-375861EC92
9D}&aff=trinsic2&q=burstnet

Below where the website should be is this message:
The page you are trying to visit has generated an error.

I just went into Favorites and attempted to copy/paste the URL from
the properties and IE refused to allow me to copy it and then opened
IE and went to the fake error page. I wanted to copy the URL into the
allowed sites in the Options.

In another attempt to get to the site, I changed the Security to the
lowest setting. That allowed me to view the site for about 1 second
and then I get the error page again.

The site I'm trying to get to is: www.snopes.com (the site about
urban legends).

What did the MS update do to my PC and how can I fix it?

You've been hijacked. Go to C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC and open the
file named "HOSTS" with NotePad. It should look like this...
------
# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

127.0.0.1 localhost

 

[Tumbleweed]

1. Please state specifically why you updated and the exact specific
problem you were trying to fix. Or, were you just updated your perfectly
working xP just for the hell of it and crossing your fingers and hoping
for the best?

I'm sure if I could be bothered to google there would be messages from you
criticising people for not installing windows updates and then getting a
virus or worm.

There is no such thing as a 'perfectly working XP'. Thats why they keep
coming out with 'critical' updates and urging people to install them.

 

[Joh N.]

1. Please state specifically why you updated and the exact specific
problem you were trying to fix. Or, were you just updated your perfectly
working xP just for the hell of it and crossing your fingers and hoping
for the best?

You are such a great help! You have been awarded:

<http://amishrakefight.org/gfy/>

Joh N.

 

[Joh N.]

Grin. I got it right then.

ie dont fix a pc that aint broke you newbie.

Such wonderful sentiments to someone with trouble and new to computing.
Hopefully your neighbor will take pity on you some day and help you pull your
head out of your ass.

Joh N.

 

[Jen J.]

Thanks to all who gave constructive suggestions about the adware and
malware. I
thought it was the MS updates because the IE error happened at about the
same time as the Malware got on my PC.
I used Adaware, CW shredder, and Spysweeper. Adaware found :

Vendor:Roings
Category:Malware
Object Type:RegKey
Size:-
Location:SOFTWARE\roimoi\

Even though I quarantined it, there were still references in the registry
that I had to clean out. I found by using Google that this Roings malware
is very difficult to get rid of.

I used the HijackThis program to see what looked suspicious. I didn't
delete anything, but saw a file name of "awrfza.dll" that was identified as
a browser helper object. Then I renamed it to the .bak extension.
Then tried the site again and was able to see the site. There is the
following message(below) that is on the website (for me,anyway).
Action canceled
Internet Explorer was unable to link to the Web page you (note: the
rest of it is cut off)

Something tries to redirect IE to Bravenet ads. It's hard to see because
the message flashes too quickly to read it all.
There must still be remnants somewhere on my PC and I'll have to keep
looking for them.
I also installed SpyWareBlaster that I didn't know about before.
Thanks again,
Jen J.

 

[EGR]

If you can't help, then don't reply.

Plato has been told this many times, but he can't get it through his thick
skull that he if he shut up for a while, this newgroup would be a much more
pleasant and friendly place.