Web page frames?

[Guest]

Recently I've noticed that when I move my mouse (MS Intellimouse Explorer)
around a web page a frame or border will appear around the section of the
page that the mouse curser in in. If I try to click on a link or active
content, I first have to click the framed section and then the link.
Previously I could just click a link one time. Is there a setting in IE6
that somehow got changed or is this a mouse issue?

Any advice appreciated.

Ed Hayden

 

[Alan Edwards]

Probably a mouse issue.
Have you tried Control Panel-Mouse-Activities tab to see if you have
accidentally enabled ClickLock?

....Alan

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Ed

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really is a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, if Alan's suggestion does
not work, try the following as it may apply to your OS and see if it helps:

You might also try updating the mouse driver. Check in the Control
Panel>Mouse>Hardware> Properties>Driver tab and click the Update tab to
check for driver updates. You may have to be logged on in the Admin
account.

If you are using the USB connection, try using a corded, regular plug in
mouse.

If still no joy, try uninstalling and reinstalling the mouse and see if that
helps.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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that's why they're so contagious.

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[Guest]

My Windows version is XP Home (SP2). I have the latest Intellipoint driver
installed. Click lock is not enabled.

One addtional point I noticed this evening is that when the mouse pointer is
within a "frame" on a web page, the mouse cursor changes into a hand pointer
and a small dialogue box appears that says "click to activate this control".
I don't know what control it is referring to however.

I just thought I'd mention this before I uninstall / reinstall the mouse.

Thanks for your help.

Hi Ed

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really is a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, if Alan's suggestion does
not work, try the following as it may apply to your OS and see if it helps:

You might also try updating the mouse driver. Check in the Control
Panel>Mouse>Hardware> Properties>Driver tab and click the Update tab to
check for driver updates. You may have to be logged on in the Admin
account.

If you are using the USB connection, try using a corded, regular plug in
mouse.

If still no joy, try uninstalling and reinstalling the mouse and see if that
helps.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
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Recently I've noticed that when I move my mouse (MS Intellimouse Explorer)
around a web page a frame or border will appear around the section of the
page that the mouse curser in in. If I try to click on a link or active
content, I first have to click the framed section and then the link.
Previously I could just click a link one time. Is there a setting in IE6
that somehow got changed or is this a mouse issue?

Any advice appreciated.

Ed Hayden

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Ed

My Windows version is XP Home (SP2). I have the latest Intellipoint
driver
installed. Click lock is not enabled.

One addtional point I noticed this evening is that when the mouse pointer
is
within a "frame" on a web page, the mouse cursor changes into a hand
pointer
and a small dialogue box appears that says "click to activate this
control".
I don't know what control it is referring to however.

Obviously there is something in that area that is or a link, perhaps a
redirect to anther page or website. Please post the link to the website
that you are having the problem with and we will see how it reacts. It could
be legitimate, or perhaps not.

I have a cordless Click mouse, so perhaps it may react similar.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
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I just thought I'd mention this before I uninstall / reinstall the mouse.

Thanks for your help.

Hi Ed

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really is a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, if Alan's suggestion
does
not work, try the following as it may apply to your OS and see if it
helps:

You might also try updating the mouse driver. Check in the Control
Panel>Mouse>Hardware> Properties>Driver tab and click the Update tab to
check for driver updates. You may have to be logged on in the Admin
account.

If you are using the USB connection, try using a corded, regular plug in
mouse.

If still no joy, try uninstalling and reinstalling the mouse and see if
that
helps.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Recently I've noticed that when I move my mouse (MS Intellimouse
Explorer)
around a web page a frame or border will appear around the section of
the
page that the mouse curser in in. If I try to click on a link or
active
content, I first have to click the framed section and then the link.
Previously I could just click a link one time. Is there a setting in
IE6
that somehow got changed or is this a mouse issue?

Any advice appreciated.

Ed Hayden

 

[Guest]

Hi Jan,

I happens on a lot of web pages. Try this one for instance:

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/default.asp?siteid=mktw

Thanks.

Hi Ed

My Windows version is XP Home (SP2). I have the latest Intellipoint
driver
installed. Click lock is not enabled.

One addtional point I noticed this evening is that when the mouse pointer
is
within a "frame" on a web page, the mouse cursor changes into a hand
pointer
and a small dialogue box appears that says "click to activate this
control".
I don't know what control it is referring to however.

Obviously there is something in that area that is or a link, perhaps a
redirect to anther page or website. Please post the link to the website
that you are having the problem with and we will see how it reacts. It could
be legitimate, or perhaps not.

I have a cordless Click mouse, so perhaps it may react similar.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

I just thought I'd mention this before I uninstall / reinstall the mouse.

Thanks for your help.

Hi Ed

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really is a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, if Alan's suggestion
does
not work, try the following as it may apply to your OS and see if it
helps:

You might also try updating the mouse driver. Check in the Control
Panel>Mouse>Hardware> Properties>Driver tab and click the Update tab to
check for driver updates. You may have to be logged on in the Admin
account.

If you are using the USB connection, try using a corded, regular plug in
mouse.

If still no joy, try uninstalling and reinstalling the mouse and see if
that
helps.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Recently I've noticed that when I move my mouse (MS Intellimouse
Explorer)
around a web page a frame or border will appear around the section of
the
page that the mouse curser in in. If I try to click on a link or
active
content, I first have to click the framed section and then the link.
Previously I could just click a link one time. Is there a setting in
IE6
that somehow got changed or is this a mouse issue?

Any advice appreciated.

Ed Hayden

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Ed

Hi Jan,

I happens on a lot of web pages. Try this one for instance:

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/default.asp?siteid=mktw

I have visited the about website, and saw nothing out of the ordinary. My
cursor turned into the pointing finger when it crossed over indicated links.
I saw no borders or frames as you described, and no message balloons, dialog
boxes or other sucn text.

At this point, I suspect there is some form of scumware on your system,
perhaps adware, spyware, or a Trojan. I recommend that you work through the
infomation below, following the instructions carefully. Be aware, your
Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans, malware, worms, etc.,
and neither can other adware or spyware related programs such as AdAware and
SpyBot. They don't have the proper definitions. They must also be run in
Safe Mode with Hidden Files enabled in order to fully scan all files. Even
if you have run such programs and nothing shows up, it does not mean your
system is clean. It takes a series of programs to fully clean your machine.
*Some very aggressive and damaging variants of malware can replicate
themselves repeatedly, or mutate, if not removed properly.*

http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Download and install HiJackThis. This is one of the most important steps.
Follow all instructions carefully. This program should be run in Normal
mode.

How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html

Please.. DO NOT post your log HiJackThis log to this newsgroup. DO NOT
delete anything from the list yourself unless you are an experienced user of
this program. It is important that you post your log on one of the
HiJackThis Support Forums below and allow the experts there to analyze it
for you:
AumHa HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.p
(http://www.dslreports.com/forum/security)
to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
necessary steps to clean your system.
(Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums.
http://aumha.net/profile.php?mode=register
Please follow all pre- posting instructions below carefully to avoid having
your log deleted or ignored.
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.ph...ghlight=&sid=b59f8de4de1850003b79b74558a4b58b)
All responders are volunteers and they are very busy, so please be patient.
Please see http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=4075 and
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm before posting to the forum.

Please post a link back here to your log at AumHa so that we can follow your
progress.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Thanks.

Hi Ed

My Windows version is XP Home (SP2). I have the latest Intellipoint
driver
installed. Click lock is not enabled.

One addtional point I noticed this evening is that when the mouse
pointer
is
within a "frame" on a web page, the mouse cursor changes into a hand
pointer
and a small dialogue box appears that says "click to activate this
control".
I don't know what control it is referring to however.

Obviously there is something in that area that is or a link, perhaps a
redirect to anther page or website. Please post the link to the website
that you are having the problem with and we will see how it reacts. It
could
be legitimate, or perhaps not.

I have a cordless Click mouse, so perhaps it may react similar.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

I just thought I'd mention this before I uninstall / reinstall the
mouse.

Thanks for your help.

:

Hi Ed

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really
is a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, if Alan's suggestion
does
not work, try the following as it may apply to your OS and see if it
helps:

You might also try updating the mouse driver. Check in the Control
Panel>Mouse>Hardware> Properties>Driver tab and click the Update tab
to
check for driver updates. You may have to be logged on in the Admin
account.

If you are using the USB connection, try using a corded, regular plug
in
mouse.

If still no joy, try uninstalling and reinstalling the mouse and see
if
that
helps.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Recently I've noticed that when I move my mouse (MS Intellimouse
Explorer)
around a web page a frame or border will appear around the section
of
the
page that the mouse curser in in. If I try to click on a link or
active
content, I first have to click the framed section and then the link.
Previously I could just click a link one time. Is there a setting
in
IE6
that somehow got changed or is this a mouse issue?

Any advice appreciated.

Ed Hayden

 

[Guest]

Jan, First of all, I want to thank you for your help. Before following
your suggestion regarding HiJack This, I Googled the exact words in the
dialog box that pops up "Click to activate and use this control". I got
several hits and it appears to be some kind of change that Microsoft to
ActiveX contols to prevent certain processes to start when a user clicks on a
web page. That's a really crude description but the web site (below)
provides a much more complete explanation. It sounds like this dialog box is
there to stay which is fine with me. I'm just happy I don't have a trojan or
scumware lurking inside my machine.

Again, thanks very much for your help.

http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=169255

Hi Ed

Hi Jan,

I happens on a lot of web pages. Try this one for instance:

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/default.asp?siteid=mktw

I have visited the about website, and saw nothing out of the ordinary. My
cursor turned into the pointing finger when it crossed over indicated links.
I saw no borders or frames as you described, and no message balloons, dialog
boxes or other sucn text.

At this point, I suspect there is some form of scumware on your system,
perhaps adware, spyware, or a Trojan. I recommend that you work through the
infomation below, following the instructions carefully. Be aware, your
Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans, malware, worms, etc.,
and neither can other adware or spyware related programs such as AdAware and
SpyBot. They don't have the proper definitions. They must also be run in
Safe Mode with Hidden Files enabled in order to fully scan all files. Even
if you have run such programs and nothing shows up, it does not mean your
system is clean. It takes a series of programs to fully clean your machine.
*Some very aggressive and damaging variants of malware can replicate
themselves repeatedly, or mutate, if not removed properly.*

http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Download and install HiJackThis. This is one of the most important steps.
Follow all instructions carefully. This program should be run in Normal
mode.

How to download and install HiJackThis: Win 98-XP
http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html

Please.. DO NOT post your log HiJackThis log to this newsgroup. DO NOT
delete anything from the list yourself unless you are an experienced user of
this program. It is important that you post your log on one of the
HiJackThis Support Forums below and allow the experts there to analyze it
for you:
AumHa HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.p
(http://www.dslreports.com/forum/security)
to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
necessary steps to clean your system.
(Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums.
http://aumha.net/profile.php?mode=register
Please follow all pre- posting instructions below carefully to avoid having
your log deleted or ignored.
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.ph...ghlight=&sid=b59f8de4de1850003b79b74558a4b58b)
All responders are volunteers and they are very busy, so please be patient.
Please see http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=4075 and
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm before posting to the forum.

Please post a link back here to your log at AumHa so that we can follow your
progress.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Thanks.

Hi Ed

My Windows version is XP Home (SP2). I have the latest Intellipoint
driver
installed. Click lock is not enabled.

One addtional point I noticed this evening is that when the mouse
pointer
is
within a "frame" on a web page, the mouse cursor changes into a hand
pointer
and a small dialogue box appears that says "click to activate this
control".
I don't know what control it is referring to however.

Obviously there is something in that area that is or a link, perhaps a
redirect to anther page or website. Please post the link to the website
that you are having the problem with and we will see how it reacts. It
could
be legitimate, or perhaps not.

I have a cordless Click mouse, so perhaps it may react similar.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm



I just thought I'd mention this before I uninstall / reinstall the
mouse.

Thanks for your help.

:

Hi Ed

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really
is a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, if Alan's suggestion
does
not work, try the following as it may apply to your OS and see if it
helps:

You might also try updating the mouse driver. Check in the Control
Panel>Mouse>Hardware> Properties>Driver tab and click the Update tab
to
check for driver updates. You may have to be logged on in the Admin
account.

If you are using the USB connection, try using a corded, regular plug
in
mouse.

If still no joy, try uninstalling and reinstalling the mouse and see
if
that
helps.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Recently I've noticed that when I move my mouse (MS Intellimouse
Explorer)
around a web page a frame or border will appear around the section
of
the
page that the mouse curser in in. If I try to click on a link or
active
content, I first have to click the framed section and then the link.
Previously I could just click a link one time. Is there a setting
in
IE6
that somehow got changed or is this a mouse issue?

Any advice appreciated.

Ed Hayden