James Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Right, whenever im on the net and try to click on a link my internet stops responding. Its only links that involve a new window opening and it also happens whenever i go on to a sitre that has ad pop-ups, its really bloody annoying. Anyone have any idea what virus I have or how to solve the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 James........no a techno when it comes to PC/virus.There`s a new virus variant causing havoc worldwide that doesn`t come via email but just by connecting to the net.Not for one minute saying you have it. What windows version are you using?Do you have a firewall installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 4, 2004 Author Share Posted May 4, 2004 Using Windows XP- surprise! In uni residences so there is a firewall, albeit not a good one as ive had a few viruses over the past couple of years. Dont think its this new Saseer one because my laptops been playing up for a good few weeks, its a right pain in the arse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Div Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Right, whenever im on the net and try to click on a link my internet stops responding. Its only links that involve a new window opening and it also happens whenever i go on to a sitre that has ad pop-ups, its really bloody annoying. Anyone have any idea what virus I have or how to solve the problem. Try these steps in order and retry after each one; 1) Clear out all your temporary internet files, cookies and history. Asuming you are using internet explorer do this through tools, internet options. Settings are in the middle pane that opens. 2) Download and Run Search and Destroy - see link on the other virus thread about this. Fix any problems it finds on your machine. 3) Run Windows Update and ensure your computer is up to date, particularly with the latest Internet Explorer patches and updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 4, 2004 Author Share Posted May 4, 2004 Try these steps in order and retry after each one;1) Clear out all your temporary internet files, cookies and history. Asuming you are using internet explorer do this through tools, internet options. Settings are in the middle pane that opens. 2) Download and Run Search and Destroy - see link on the other virus thread about this. Fix any problems it finds on your machine. 3) Run Windows Update and ensure your computer is up to date, particularly with the latest Internet Explorer patches and updates Ta for the info. Have done all of that but problem is sort of still there!! The new windows and pop ups now appear if I right click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. If I dont do it quick enough Internet Explorer stops responding. Im perplexed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonLichtie Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Pieman- wont clearing the temp internet files and cookies get rip of registerings for message boards etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Div Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Pieman- wont clearing the temp internet files and cookies get rip of registerings for message boards etc? No - cookies only store your login details temporarily to "auto" log you in when you visit them. Like P&B for example B) If you delete them then you do need to login again when you visit a site, but the cookie is then recreated again. It is good housekeeping to ditch them every now and then as some sites store cookies that you don't know about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonLichtie Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 What about Temp Internet Files? What do they store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Div Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 What about Temp Internet Files? What do they store? Your computer stores images everytime you visit a website. It keeps them locally on your computer (called "cache") and it does this so that when you next visit the site it only downloads content that has changed (makes it all much faster). For example - the P&B forum logo - it doesn't change - so your computer never needs to download it again as it is stored locally. If you delete all your temp internet files you will initially notice that sites you access will be a wee bit slower on first access - as alll the common images will download again - but you'll also rid yourself of all the shite that is on your machine. I clear my cache every week Keeps the doctor away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Div Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Ta for the info. Have done all of that but problem is sort of still there!! The new windows and pop ups now appear if I right click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. If I dont do it quick enough Internet Explorer stops responding. Im perplexed! Try this; Tools, Internet Options, Advanced Go to the browsing section and uncheck "Enable third party browser extensions" You might need to restart after this change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 4, 2004 Author Share Posted May 4, 2004 Try this;Tools, Internet Options, Advanced Go to the browsing section and uncheck "Enable third party browser extensions" You might need to restart after this change. Brilliant!! Thats it fixed, Thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Div Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Brilliant!! Thats it fixed, Thanks very much You're entirely welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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