using NOHOSTS stops most of my ie6 unexpected shutdowns

[Dave]

None of the newsgroup suggested fixes that I have been able to try have
fixed my IE6 unexpected shutdown problem. The only fix that I have not tried
is to reinstall XP because I have an OEM restore disk. IE6 repair method 2
does not work and my MSHTML.DLL file is 6.0.2800.1226 dated 7/13/03. The
file listed in 811812 is an earlier version, 6.0.2800.1163. Henri's
suggestion about unchecking "enable third party extensions" does stop the
shutdowns but I can not find any cause.

I use SpyBot S&D, HijackThis, CookieWall, BHODemon, and AVG. I also check
for parasites at aumha.org. So far, this set of software has not found any
problems.

As a result, my solution is to operate with NOHOSTS. This stops 99% of the
shutdowns. The others are due to misspelling an URL and I can live with
that.

David

 

[Mike Burgess]

Dave,

"Henri's suggestion about unchecking "enable third party extensions" does

stop the shutdowns"
This clearly indicates a bad BHO ........
Go to: http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
Download "Hijack This!" [freeware] or download direct (below):
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/hijackthis.zip

Unzip, double-click "HijackThis.exe" and Press "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button.
Click: "Save Log" (generates: "hijackthis.log")

Next, go to the below location:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/

Sign in, go to the "Spyware and Hijackware Removal" section.
Press "New Topic", copy and paste hijackthis.log into your new message.
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Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-20-03]
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[PA Bear]

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Siljaline wrote...

PA Bear wrote...

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[Dave]

In the SpywareInfo Forum, cnm wrote:

"There could be a conflict between SpybotSD BHO Bad download blocker
(SDHelper.dll) and your AdShield BHO, I think.

In SpybotSD, Immunize, do you have Bad download blocker "Installed"?


cnm,"


After some testing, this was my response:


"Now it works! I uninstalled (SD) bad downloads, (SD) ie immunity, checked
the Ad Shield "block listed pages" box, and recycled ie6. No shutdowns on my
test page. Next I set (SD) ie immunity, recycled ie6 and still no shutdowns.
Then I installed the (SD) "block bad downloads" with the option to ask for
confirmation. Recycled and it still worked with no confirmation request.
Then I set it for silent blocking recycled and it is working fine.

All I can figure is that the order for AD and SD is important.

Thanks for the lead.

Dave"

 

[Mike Burgess]

Dave,
You're welcome ..... glad to see you have things resolved.
You might want to contact AdShield *if* you are using the (paid) 3.05
version.
Doug is pretty good at resolving problems ........
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Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-20-03]
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Mike et al,

You were correct. The problem was due to a BHO. I use AdShield as a popup
stopper and the "block listed pages" was checked. When I uncheck it and sue
the HOSTS file, I get the expected "the page cannot be displayed" message.

Why this problem started about 6 weeks ago while I have sued AdShield for 11
months is a mystery that I will not worry about.

Thanks to all for listening and helping me.

Dave

Dave,

"Henri's suggestion about unchecking "enable third party extensions"

does
stop the shutdowns"
This clearly indicates a bad BHO ........
Go to: http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
Download "Hijack This!" [freeware] or download direct (below):
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/hijackthis.zip

Unzip, double-click "HijackThis.exe" and Press "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button.
Click: "Save Log" (generates: "hijackthis.log")

Next, go to the below location:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/

Sign in, go to the "Spyware and Hijackware Removal" section.
Press "New Topic", copy and paste hijackthis.log into your new message.
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-20-03]
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None of the newsgroup suggested fixes that I have been able to try have
fixed my IE6 unexpected shutdown problem. The only fix that I have not tried
is to reinstall XP because I have an OEM restore disk. IE6 repair

method

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