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I'm not up on the latest CCleaner bugs, but a system restore isn't a bad idea. Did you happen to install any new programs or change anything on your pc when the problem started? Is everything else on your pc running okay? Also, what version of java are you running? Why are you running IE6, and not 7? It makes me wonder if you"re installing windows updates.

btw a motorcycle would be a way cooler purchase since you have other computers? We got this last July, and I love it http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/yamaha_v_...verado_2007.php

What did you get for $2000 ? The link doesn't show it anymore. Unless it's an Alienware what could cost that much $????? Did they at least pay you for your broken computer as a trade-in?

That's truly amazing!

bummer, I was really excited that it might work

I just had an idea, but I'm not sure if it will work. Can I download the Kaspersky database and just copy the files into my antivirus database? I'm not sure if the antivirus software programs code their databases to only be read by their own software. Any thoughts?

Yay! Thanks guys!

Okay, I have a stupid question about flashing a BIOS. The current revision is A05, and the latest BIOS update is A16. Do I have to apply all of the BIOS updates between A05 and A16 before using the A16 revision, or does it not matter? The readme.txt stated that it was a revision to A15 so it made me think that they all need to be applied in order. Does anyone know? It's a Latitude D600 BIOS A05, and the Dell website keeps giving me the latest update of A16. I think it best to cover all of my bases before doing this because it's my first time doing it and all. Maybe I need to hail Lokoike over here?

Update: I downloaded and installed IE7, but still the exact same problem. So! What I ended up doing was creating a new user account. Logged into the new user account I exported several keys, and saved them in a folder located on the C drive. In the registry I navigated to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones I exported every zone key (including the header zone key stated above), then think it was Zones 0-4. Then I logged in as the main user, and imported every key. Without even rebooting, it worked. How annoying though really.

Okay, found it. The fixes for these issues will be included in IE 6.0 Service Pack 1. The fixes for the issues affecting IE 5.01 Service Pack 2 and Service Pack 3 will be included in Windows 2000 Service Pack 4. Microsoft TechNet

Thanks. How do I find out if it's still needed though? I have had it installed for a few years myself. Just wondering if I should still be telling people to use it or not.

WTF!!! It seems to ONLY accept downloads from MS and nowhere else. So bizarre.

Is DSOStop still needed for IE users, or has the issue been fixed in IE7, or awhile back in IE6 for that matter? I'm not sure how to find out if it's still needed. I just trusted Andavari that it was needed way back when. Ahhhh, the good old days.

Added Note: But I have removed McAfee, and Yahoo! Spyblaster (some yahoo spyware protection). And installed HJT, and ran that Simfraud removal tool.

Not yet. I keep getting the security alert when trying to download spywareblaster. Trying to fix one problem at a time. For now the PC is running AntiVir, spybot, and that's it. I'll get the rest on it soon.

Thanks Andavari. I did post a HJT log too.

Sweet! Thanks Hazel!

Nope, would need to download the file. I guess I could install the FF extension and try to download IE 7 that route then see if the installation fixes anything. Thanks for the idea.

FF is running fine on the PC, but like your said that doesn't solve update issues. And their is an exploit in the IE Tab extension for FF. Although I don't use IE there are times when it is necessary. Unfortunately. Could a Group Policy be overriding the local settings maybe?

I have lots of questions today. How to turn off Verbose Logging. I looked in the registry and HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\LogLevel is set for dword=0. Doesn't that mean that Verbose Logging should be Off? It is still on. Where else can it be turned off? XP SP2

Well I tried that, and it didn't work. I set all the the internet, and intranet settings to Low. Enabled all downloading in Advanced, and then reinstalled IE. I think there are security settings outside of IE that are blocking maybe. The Security Logs in Event Viewer are loaded. Just not sure where to go.

Does anyone know how to turn off this security alert? Anytime you try to download a file using IE this is the message. Security Alert Your current settings do not allow this file to be downloaded. I checked the firewall settings, and IE settings. There doesn't seem to be anything in either setting to inhibit downloads. What other settings could be blocking downloads? The last download I tried was Spywareblaster from Filehippo's website. Any ideas would be great.

With RegSeeker it is extremely important that you go through the list and exclude what you want to keep. Andavari used to have a great exclude list for RegSeeker. Not sure if he still does. EDIT: It's listed 4 posts below this one at the moment. LOL Looks like he posted it, thanks Andavari.

Fun to browse through. http://techsupportalert.com/best_46_free_utilities.htm

Hello, and welcome. Nice to have you aboard!