Something has happened to my desktop machine and I cannot run Internet Explorer anymore. Everytime I launch it, it gets an error almost immediately saying "an error has occurred and IE must close" with the option to restart it. If I trying restarting it, I get the same error. I cannot get a browser window to open at all. Thank heavens I have a laptop so I'm not totally disconnected from the outside world. :lol:

My ISP is Earthlink. I was with tech support and they had me uninstall and reinstall IE, but it didn't help any. I'm running Windows 2000. I've run Norton, Ad-aware, and SpyBot to make sure my machine is clean.

Anybody have any ideas on what to try? I think they're probably going to tell me to reinstall the operating system next. TIA for any help you can give me.

Something has happened to my desktop machine and I cannot run Internet Explorer anymore. Everytime I launch it, it gets an error almost immediately saying "an error has occurred and IE must close" with the option to restart it. If I trying restarting it, I get the same error. I cannot get a browser window to open at all. Thank heavens I have a laptop so I'm not totally disconnected from the outside world. :lol:

My ISP is Earthlink. I was with tech support and they had me uninstall and reinstall IE, but it didn't help any. I'm running Windows 2000. I've run Norton, Ad-aware, and SpyBot to make sure my machine is clean.

Anybody have any ideas on what to try? I think they're probably going to tell me to reinstall the operating system next. TIA for any help you can give me.I've never had that problem before Jazz. Maybe it's a good time for you to give Mozilla/Firefox a try?

BTW, didn't I hear/read that gazzillions of Windows 2000 users were hit during the week by hackers? Might be somthin' Norton hasn't been updated for ......yet.

Hah! I just noticed my number of posts: That was the processor used in the 1st Zenith PC we used in the military, way back in the middle 80's!

I've never had that problem before Jazz. Maybe it's a good time for you to give Mozilla/Firefox a try?
BTW, didn't I hear/read that gazzillions of Windows 2000 users were hit during the week by hackers? Might be somthin' Norton hasn't been updated
Hah! I just noticed my number of posts: That was the processor used in the 1st Zenith PC we used in the military, way back in the middle 80's!

She could download Firefox, but with her slow dial up she'll have to let it run all night. That's one reason I have not done it at home just yet.

It could be, but I can't even connect to Microsoft's site from that computer TO download a fix. I'll have to surf from this one and see what I can find. It's annoying as hell, let me tell you!

Good old 8088's. I think the first one I ever touched (PC wise) was an 8086.

You could just reinstall windows. It sounds as if some files IE needs to run are missing or damaged. Crabcake had this problem, and she about pulled her hair out and think she just resorted to reinstalling windows.

I think IE is a PITA, which is why I use Firefox. I had problems like this every few weeks with IE. :boo:

BTW, didn't I hear/read that gazzillions of Windows 2000 users were hit during the week by hackers? Might be somthin' Norton hasn't been updated for ......yet.Yes there was an issue with 2000. Update your Norton and run again. See if that helps.

She could download Firefox, but with her slow dial up she'll have to let it run all night. That's one reason I have not done it at home just yet.
Yes, at 26.4 connection, that would take FOREVER. :lol: I'd actually have to download it to my laptop, burn it to a CD, and then insert it into the other machine. :banghead:

Yes, at 26.4 connection, that would take FOREVER. :lol: I'd actually have to download it to my laptop, burn it to a CD, and then insert it into the other machine. :banghead:Have you tried it in safe mode? Or logged into the machine as another user? (I know what other user) Make one up...:lmao:

Try copying the iexplore.exe from one machine to the other...:shrug:

Have you tried it in safe mode? Or logged into the machine as another user? (I know what other user) Make one up...:lmao:

Try copying the iexplore.exe from one machine to the other...:shrug:
Tried it in safe mode. Wouldn't connect at all.

This laptop is XP and the desktop is 2K. Does that make a difference when copying iexplore.exe? They're both IE6.

Yes there was an issue with 2000. Update your Norton and run again. See if that helps.Tried to run LiveUpdate and it told me I'm running a pre-release or beta version of the software and failed. WTF??? :confused:

Oh, this CANNOT be good. :banghead:

I got my new 'puter yesterday and cannot get Yahoo messenger to open up. Download fine, but it won't connect. Might be a firewall thing. The Dr. comes back tomorrow. :lol:

Good luck sweets!

For everytime you try something, have a glass of wine. Soon, all your worries will be gone :lmao:

For everytime you try something, have a glass of wine. Soon, all your worries will be gone :lmao:
I must be psychic, because I bought a bottle yesterday. :high5: I think it's time to pop the cork. :martini:

Tried to run LiveUpdate and it told me I'm running a pre-release or beta version of the software and failed. WTF??? :confused:

Oh, this CANNOT be good. :banghead:
What? I don't understand that one. When did you install/update Norton on that machine?

No way you should be getting that kind of message, if you've installed the current 2005 version. :confused:

I got my new 'puter yesterday and cannot get Yahoo messenger to open up. Download fine, but it won't connect. Might be a firewall thing. The Dr. comes back tomorrow. :lol:

Good luck sweets!
I had the same problem with AIM on the desktop. Never DID get it to work. I think the Dr. may need to make a housecall to ME too. :wink:

Jazz,

Try a hard shutdown (just turn the power off) and then turn it back on and let the OS do a scandisk, afterwards do a defrag. Then uninstall IE and then reinstall it. If nothing else this will kill time before you decide to reload Windows.

Jazz,

Try a hard shutdown (just turn the power off) and then turn it back on and let the OS do a scandisk, afterwards do a defrag. Then uninstall IE and then reinstall it. If nothing else this will kill time before you decide to reload Windows.


:lol:

What? I don't understand that one. When did you install/update Norton on that machine?

No way you should be getting that kind of message, if you've installed the current 2005 version. :confused:
I don't understand it either. I have Norton Internet 2005 with a renewal date of 11/22/2005. The more I dig into this problem, the more I'm confused as to what is going on with that machine.

Earthlink just told me I need to download and install IE6 Service Pack 1, which is at LEAST 25 MB. I wonder how long THAT will take with my crappy dial-up? :cussing:

Jazz,

Try a hard shutdown (just turn the power off) and then turn it back on and let the OS do a scandisk, afterwards do a defrag. Then uninstall IE and then reinstall it. If nothing else this will kill time before you decide to reload Windows.
I've done all that - SEVERAL times. :banghead:

I don't understand it either. I have Norton Internet 2005 with a renewal date of 11/22/2005. The more I dig into this problem, the more I'm confused as to what is going on with that machine.

Earthlink just told me I need to download and install IE6 Service Pack 1, which is at LEAST 25 MB. I wonder how long THAT will take with my crappy dial-up? :cussing:
Maybe Ken can do the math on the time required to download it, at the speeds you're talking about. :popcorn:

But in any case, you should have ample time to put a slight dent in that new bottle of wine.

Kick back and fire up the DVD player!

I run dial-up and it takes about 1:15 to download a 25MB file. Go for it, your alternative is to reload the OS. Oh, I'm getting 40,000bps so with your slow connect rate it might be 2:00.

Try copying the iexplore.exe from one machine to the other...:shrug:Ok, THIS is bizarre. I copied IE from my laptop to a CD so I could copy it to the other machine. I renamed the old iexplore.exe to iexplore.exe.bak on the desktop "just in case" I wanted to go back. By the time I tried to copy the NEW version from the laptop, another copy iexplore.exe was already there even though the .bak one was there, too. AND it was an OLDER version.

I swear to all that's holy this PC is possessed. :banghead:

Popping the cork on the bottle of wine NOW... :burning: lol

Ok, THIS is bizarre. I copied IE from my laptop to a CD so I could copy it to the other machine. I renamed the old iexplore.exe to iexplore.exe.bak on the desktop "just in case" I wanted to go back. By the time I tried to copy the NEW version from the laptop, another copy iexplore.exe was already there even though the .bak one was there, too. AND it was an OLDER version.

I swear to all that's holy this PC is possessed. :banghead:

Popping the cork on the bottle of wine NOW... :burning: lol
Ripple?

Ripple?Toad Hollow. :razz:

When Larry's computer bugged out, he beat it up. It didn't fix the problem, but he seemed to feel better afterward :shrug:

When Larry's computer bugged out, he beat it up. It didn't fix the problem, but he seemed to feel better afterward :shrug:
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When Larry's computer bugged out, he beat it up. It didn't fix the problem, but he seemed to feel better afterward :shrug:
Oh, believe me, if I could I would. But it's going to someone else shortly :wink: and I'd have to pay for it out of pocket to get a new one.

So I'll just drown my sorrows :alkies: and hope for the best. :lmao:

I had the same problem with AIM on the desktop. Never DID get it to work. I think the Dr. may need to make a housecall to ME too. :wink:
I'll ask the Dr. to call you. :huggy:

I'll ask the Dr. to call you. :huggy:
Better make it quick - the wine's going down awfully easy... :roflmao:

Oh, believe me, if I could I would. But it's going to someone else shortly :wink: and I'd have to pay for it out of pocket to get a new one.

So I'll just drown my sorrows :alkies: and hope for the best. :lmao:
Wait just a fine minute here!??! I thought you told me long ago, that you were the top geek of this bunch?

A 'lil old thing like IE6 has got you baffled? :lol:

C'mon girl, stick a cable in the nearest USB port, run it through an adapter for a Firewire connector; replug it into an available Firewire port and fry that thing! :lmao:

Whatever is blocking IE6 from running will be toast!

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You meant smash the sh!t out of it! Right! :lol:

Better make it quick - the wine's going down awfully easy... :roflmao:
It'll be tomorrow..

You meant smash the sh!t out of it! Right! :lol:


even better! :lol:

Wait just a fine minute here!??! I thought you told me long ago, that you were the top geek of this bunch?

A 'lil old thing like IE6 has got you baffled? :lol:

C'mon girl, stick a cable in the nearest USB port, run it through an adapter for a Firewire connector; replug it into an available Firewire port and fry that thing! :lmao:

Whatever is blocking IE6 from running will be toast!
I never claimed to be the top PC geek. I work on database systems. :razz:

Ok, IE6 Service Pack 1 has been installed and NO CHANGE. :jet:

I wonder how many glasses are in this bottle? Maybe I should have gotten two. :drunk:

I never claimed to be the top PC geek. I work on database systems. :razz:

Ok, IE6 Service Pack 1 has been installed and NO CHANGE. :jet:

I wonder how many glasses are in this bottle? Maybe I should have gotten two. :drunk:
Average? Around 2 - 4, depending if you're using a mason jar or flute(sp?)

Hang in there; maybe something will hit you like a "bolt from the blue"! :lol: ...:huggy:

Average? Around 2 - 4, depending if you're using a mason jar or flute(sp?)

Hang in there; maybe something will hit you like a "bolt from the blue"! :lol: ...:huggy:

:bonk: a wine flute? :lol:

:bonk: a wine flute? :lol:
Morgie, where is your mind at? :lol: ............................................................:huggy:

Morgie, where is your mind at? :lol: ............................................................:huggy:

Not where you think it is Mr. Nasty Brain :lol: Remember me? Ms. Wino? I know my wine glasses also and you don't drink wine from a flute. A flute is shaped that way for champagne. Now get your mind outta the gutter and back in computer help mode. :razz: :razz:

:bonk: a wine flute? :lol:
:lmao: This one time at band camp... :jet:

Not where you think it is Mr. Nasty Brain :lol: Remember me? Ms. Wino? I know my wine glasses also and you don't drink wine from a flute. A flute is shaped that way for champagne. Now get your mind outta the gutter and back in computer help mode. :razz: :razz:
Yes ma'm. :dulyeducatedandchastised:

Sounds as though she has picked up a virus; IE6 normally doesn't go south the way she describes the situation.

The only time I recall losing IE6 was when I was messing with the Registry, eliminating some files I thought I didn't need anymore. Uh-huh. :dur:

:lmao: This one time at band camp... :jet:

:roflmao: :whistle:

:roflmao: :whistle:
Same camp, huh? :lol:

:roflmao: :whistle:
I'm just sayin'... :angel:

Same camp, huh? :lol:

That's it, I am holding your beans hostage. :lmao: :lmao:

That's it, I am holding your beans hostage. :lmao: :lmao:
I'm not touching that line - on the grounds that I might be guilt as sin! :killingme

That's it, I am holding your beans hostage. :lmao: :lmao:
I had to think about this for a second and try to get MY mind out of the gutter. :killingme

I had to think about this for a second and try to get MY mind out of the gutter. :killingme

Hopefully all the giggles have eased the computer problem. :cheers:

I had to think about this for a second and try to get MY mind out of the gutter. :killingme
BTW: Is that wine you're drinking a French wine, or some other vintage Jameo got from her friend? :confused:

BTW: Is that wine you're drinking a French wine, or some other vintage Jameo got from her friend? :confused:

Huh? :confused:

Hopefully all the giggles have eased the computer problem. :cheers:
WHAT computer problem? :jet: :alkies:

BTW: Is that wine you're drinking a French wine, or some other vintage Jameo got from her friend? :confused:
Ptooey on French wines. This is a great California wine. :yay:

is I'm trying to transfer files from the desktop to the laptop, but the desktop only has a CD reader and a 3.5 floppy and the laptop has a no floppy drive but has a CD writer. THEY CAN'T TALK TO EACH OTHER IN THAT DIRECTION. :killingme :jet:

Oh, I think I've had enough of this for awhile. :banghead:

is I'm trying to transfer files from the desktop to the laptop, but the desktop only has a CD reader and a 3.5 floppy and the laptop has a no floppy drive but has a CD writer. THEY CAN'T TALK TO EACH OTHER IN THAT DIRECTION. :killingme :jet:

Oh, I think I've had enough of this for awhile. :banghead:
Unless you get a "*.*" file is corrupt or missing with the warning about IE being damaged, copying files probably won't work.. for one, you'd have to read WHERE the file was supposed to be it was trying to read, and replace it to that directory..

I would agree with whoever mentioned Windows being corrupt NOT IE.. Especially since you've mentioned uninstalling and re-installing IE... DO you ahe the win2000 CD? Try to do a repair of WIndows.. I've never had it work, but I'm sure it will work for SOMEbody sometime.. Other then that, if you don't want to lose all your data, or copy all of your data files when you re-install windows, buy another hard drive.. doesn't have to be anything big.. but put the new one in, install Windows on it.. and use it as your boot drive.. all your data will still be on your old drive, with all the programs installed still working.. and you'll have a connection to the internet..

I'd suggest WINXP.. call me if you need it!!

Other then those two options.. you'll have to format your drive, and re-install Windows.

is I'm trying to transfer files from the desktop to the laptop, but the desktop only has a CD reader and a 3.5 floppy and the laptop has a no floppy drive but has a CD writer. THEY CAN'T TALK TO EACH OTHER IN THAT DIRECTION.
Do they both have an ethernet card?

Unless you get a "*.*" file is corrupt or missing with the warning about IE being damaged, copying files probably won't work.. for one, you'd have to read WHERE the file was supposed to be it was trying to read, and replace it to that directory.. These were just files like 'My favorites' for IE so I can get to the web sites I need to pay some bills. THAT I know how to do, but unfortunately the configurations of these two machines are NOT making it easy.

I would agree with whoever mentioned Windows being corrupt NOT IE.. Especially since you've mentioned uninstalling and re-installing IE... DO you ahe the win2000 CD? Try to do a repair of WIndows.. I've never had it work, but I'm sure it will work for SOMEbody sometime.. Other then that, if you don't want to lose all your data, or copy all of your data files when you re-install windows, buy another hard drive.. doesn't have to be anything big.. but put the new one in, install Windows on it.. and use it as your boot drive.. all your data will still be on your old drive, with all the programs installed still working.. and you'll have a connection to the internet.. I have the win2000 CD, but when I put it in and tried to run it, it said something about not being able to run in 16-bit mode. :shrug: I tried the repair of IE and then Windows, and it did nothing. :ohwell: I could do the other hard drive thing, but only if I exhaust all options.

I'd suggest WINXP.. call me if you need it!! :yay: I already have it on the laptop, but thanks for the offer!

Other then those two options.. you'll have to format your drive, and re-install Windows.:twitch: THAT I don't want to do.

Do they both have an ethernet card?Yes, they do. I was just looking up how to do that. What kind of cable do you need to get them to "talk"? One is XP and the other is 2K.

Do they both have an ethernet card?I think what Vrai is getting at is, there is a crossover ethernet cable(normally yellow) that can be used to transfer files from one PC to another.

Good idea, Vrai!! :cheers:

These were just files like 'My favorites' for IE so I can get to the web sites I need to pay some bills. THAT I know how to do, but unfortunately the configurations of these two machines are NOT making it easy.

I have the win2000 CD, but when I put it in and tried to run it, it said something about not being able to run in 16-bit mode. :shrug: I tried the repair of IE and then Windows, and it did nothing. :ohwell: I could do the other hard drive thing, but only if I exhaust all options.

:yay: I already have it on the laptop, but thanks for the offer!

:twitch: THAT I don't want to do.
Go into your BIOS.. ("F8" or DEl during start up, whichever it says on the bottom of the screen) and select CD drive as FIRST boot up device.. THEN restart with the WIN 2000 disk inyour CD DRive..

Have CD as first BOot device.. and your Hard Drive as second..

Yes, they do. I was just looking up how to do that. What kind of cable do you need to get them to "talk"? One is XP and the other is 2K.
My old computer was a 2K and my new one is an XP. All I used was the regular ethernet cable, hooked them together, set them to share, and transferred the files. Piece o'cake.

Huh? :confused:
The wine Jazz is/was drinking is called Hollow Toad! :lol:

My old computer was a 2K and my new one is an XP. All I used was the regular ethernet cable, hooked them together, set them to share, and transferred the files. Piece o'cake.
I did that before, but it was older OS (98 and 95, I think) and it was a pain in the butt. You had to have a null cable and setting up a master and a slave, etc.

I'll give that a shot and see if it works. I have plenty of USB cables, but I'm not sure if I have an ethernet cable lying around.

Jazzy, without going back to the beginning, don't you have a Dell? Whatever the case, can't you pull out your paperwork and call for IT support, even if it isn't Dell? I had, what sounds like a very similar problem a little over a year ago. A virus got me... I had to reinstall my O/S... I lost everything - luckily you haven't... I know you've probably already thought of all of this, just remembered that we went through a safe mode for data retrieval (which none of mine could be saved) then scrap and dump.... :shrug:

The wine Jazz is/was drinking is called Hollow Toad! :lol:
Doh! NOW I get it. :lol:

Jazzy, without going back to the beginning, don't you have a Dell? Whatever the case, can't you pull out your paperwork and call for IT support, even if it isn't Dell? I had, what sounds like a very similar problem a little over a year ago. A virus got me... I had to reinstall my O/S... I lost everything - luckily you haven't... I know you've probably already thought of all of this, just remembered that we went through a safe mode for data retrieval (which none of mine could be saved) then scrap and dump.... :shrug:
Actually, both of them are Dells. The desktop is about 2.5 years old. I guess I could ask them. Not sure what happened, but it has sure messed my internet connection up. Fortunately, everything is still there and is now backed up. :yay:

Actually, both of them are Dells. The desktop is about 2.5 years old. I guess I could ask them. Not sure what happened, but it has sure messed my internet connection up. Fortunately, everything is still there and is now backed up. :yay:

That is how the problem "showed" itself - with IE shutting down... Then, a total inability to access it, then total pc lock-ups, etc...

Definitely give them a call - you can probably repair or reinstall, then have smooth sailing w/walk through support! Just note - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE TIME WHEN DOING IT! It takes a while...

:yay:

(did I mention that Otter is a booger?)

Actually, both of them are Dells. The desktop is about 2.5 years old. I guess I could ask them. Not sure what happened, but it has sure messed my internet connection up. Fortunately, everything is still there and is now backed up. :yay:
I repeat: what Vrai said - if both of your computers have an ethernet port, there is a crossover cable(available at Staples), normally yellow in color to differentiate it from the other ethernet cables, and it can be used to transfer date/files from one machine to the other.

Doh! :lol:

That is how the problem "showed" itself - with IE shutting down... Then, a total inability to access it, then total pc lock-ups, etc...

Definitely give them a call - you can probably repair or reinstall, then have smooth sailing w/walk through support! Just note - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE TIME WHEN DOING IT! It takes a while...

:yay:
I won't have time until later on in the week. I'm running behind as it in getting done what I needed to get done today. I'm sure I'll be up for another couple of hours finishing stuff up. :ohwell:

(did I mention that Otter is a booger?)That goes without saying. :lol:

I repeat: what Vrai said - if both of your computers have an ethernet port, there is a crossover cable(available at Staples), normally yellow in color to differentiate it from the other ethernet cables, and it can be used to transfer date/files from one machine to the other.

Doh! :lol:
I think I can "borrow" one from work very easily. :wink:

I think I can "borrow" one from work very easily. :wink:
You go girl!

Now finish your wine! :lol:

You go girl!

Now finish your wine! :lol:
I'm trying, but I have to be sober enough to pay these bills correctly. I wouldn't want to add a few extra zeros to my payments, you know. :wink:

I'm trying, but I have to be sober enough to pay these bills correctly. I wouldn't want to add a few extra zeros to my payments, you know. :wink:
Good Night, and good luck with those zeros! :flowers:

Good Night, and good luck with those zeros! :flowers:
Good night, Penn. I'm almost done. I'd better be - I am about broke after paying SMECO. :bawl:

How did everything turn out? Is the rent paid? :lol:

All the bills are paid AND I have money left over. :banana: The mortgage isn't due until next paycheck. :ohwell:

You've got mail. :tap:

You've got mail. :tap:Be careful MM, I hear she has those bugs that jump great distances.:shocking:

Be careful MM, I hear she has those bugs that jump great distances.:shocking:
Then you've already been infected, my dear little lapsitter. :kiss:

Then you've already been infected, my dear little lapsitter. :kiss:I used Santiwrap.:biggrin: :SaturdayNightLiveChristmasSpecial:

I used Santiwrap.:biggrin: :SaturdayNightLiveChristmasSpecial:
:lmao: :high5:

I used Santiwrap.:biggrin: :SaturdayNightLiveChristmasSpecial:
I poked holes in it. :wink:

I poked holes in it. :wink:I knew it! See MM, she's one of those girls.

I knew it! See MM, she's one of those girls.
:diva: And damned proud of it. :razz:

Jazz - I'm having the same issue, both with IE and Firefox. I never even use IE, but since Firefox has been hosing up I resorted to it. After a restart either will run okay for 10 minutes or so, and then get that error and shut down. Sometimes, though, even the restart won't do the trick and I can't get it fixed. I reloaded the OS yesterday and it didn't do a GD thing. :shrug:

Jazz - I'm having the same issue, both with IE and Firefox. I never even use IE, but since Firefox has been hosing up I resorted to it. After a restart either will run okay for 10 minutes or so, and then get that error and shut down. Sometimes, though, even the restart won't do the trick and I can't get it fixed. I reloaded the OS yesterday and it didn't do a GD thing. :shrug:
Jabba, what are you using for an OS?

Jazz - I'm having the same issue, both with IE and Firefox. I never even use IE, but since Firefox has been hosing up I resorted to it. After a restart either will run okay for 10 minutes or so, and then get that error and shut down. Sometimes, though, even the restart won't do the trick and I can't get it fixed. I reloaded the OS yesterday and it didn't do a GD thing. :shrug:
What do you mean by reloading the OS? Did you do a repair, did you install over the old copy?? If it is a virus, you should format the harddrive before doing a re-install of the OS.. If you have the time, a low level format is bestest. SO when your computer asks "Do you want to fomat the drive?" during the install you would answer yes (though this isn't a low level format, it's better then installing over the old copy)

Something has happened to my desktop machine and I cannot run Internet Explorer anymore. Everytime I launch it, it gets an error almost immediately saying "an error has occurred and IE must close" with the option to restart it. If I trying restarting it, I get the same error. I cannot get a browser window to open at all. Thank heavens I have a laptop so I'm not totally disconnected from the outside world. :lol:

My ISP is Earthlink. I was with tech support and they had me uninstall and reinstall IE, but it didn't help any. I'm running Windows 2000. I've run Norton, Ad-aware, and SpyBot to make sure my machine is clean.

Anybody have any ideas on what to try? I think they're probably going to tell me to reinstall the operating system next. TIA for any help you can give me.
You dont go to Kazzaa or download mp3 files do you?

You dont go to Kazzaa or download mp3 files do you?No, with my slow-azz dial-up connection, it would drive me up the wall waiting for them to download.

Mainman had me run a program to look to see what processes were running and he said he saw some bad stuff from the log. Stay tuned!

No, with my slow-azz dial-up connection, it would drive me up the wall waiting for them to download.

Mainman had me run a program to look to see what processes were running and he said he saw some bad stuff from the log. Stay tuned!
I had to disable some programs that were allowing remote access to my PC!

Hello! Nobody is allowed on my PC - but me!

I had to disable some programs that were allowing remote access to my PC!

Hello! Nobody is allowed on my PC - but me!
And me.

Jazz - I'm having the same issue, both with IE and Firefox. I never even use IE, but since Firefox has been hosing up I resorted to it. After a restart either will run okay for 10 minutes or so, and then get that error and shut down. Sometimes, though, even the restart won't do the trick and I can't get it fixed. I reloaded the OS yesterday and it didn't do a GD thing. :shrug:
Sounds like a similar problem to mine. I've tried just about everything BUT reinstalling the OS, but it may come down to that. I'll let you know what Mainman finds. Whatever it is, it is NASTY. :mad:

Sounds like a similar problem to mine. I've tried just about everything BUT reinstalling the OS, but it may come down to that. I'll let you know what Mainman finds. Whatever it is, it is NASTY. :mad:I am confident that no reinstall will be necessary...:biggrin:

I am confident that no reinstall will be necessary...:biggrin:
:thewave:

Hopefully the cure won't be too painful. :smile:

:thewave:

Hopefully the cure won't be too painful. :smile:
Keep it covered in Santiwrap! :lol:

I think what Vrai is getting at is, there is a crossover ethernet cable(normally yellow) that can be used to transfer files from one PC to another.

Good idea, Vrai!! :cheers:
My old computer was a 2K and my new one is an XP. All I used was the regular ethernet cable, hooked them together, set them to share, and transferred the files. Piece o'cake.
Okay, I've got the cable. Now what? :stupid:

Okay, I've got the cable. Now what? :stupid:
Vrai, will you do the honors, please? :popcorn:

Okay, I've got the cable. Now what? :stupid:Did ya get it? :biggrin:

Did ya get it? :biggrin:
Get what? :confused:

Get what? :confused::dur: Your files transferred? :lmao: And if you are just using a regular ethernet cable to connect 2 PCs, it will not work unless you have a switch or hub in the middle. You need a crossover cable to hook the 2 directly together...:wink:

:dur: Your files transferred? :lmao: And if you are just using a regular ethernet cable to connect 2 PCs, it will not work unless you have a switch or hub in the middle. You need a crossover cable to hook the 2 directly together...:wink:
Hello McFly! I said I got the crossover cable but don't know how to set it up. :razz: I figured it would be easier to ask then to look it up myself, but I can see know that isn't the case. :lol:

Hello McFly! I said I got the crossover cable but don't know how to set it up. :razz: I figured it would be easier to ask then to look it up myself, but I can see know that isn't the case. :lol::roflmao: too tired to type all of it out so here is a cut and paste...

For starters, you’ll need to purchase a crossover cable and connect it to the Ethernet port of each PC. Next, each PC’s Ethernet adaptor needs to be configured with a static IP address and a common Subnet mask. For our example, we’ll assign the first PC an IP address of 192.168.0.1 and the second PC an address of 192.168.0.2. Both machines should use the Subnet 255.255.255.0.
Also, you’ll want to make sure that both machines have been configured as members of the same workgroup. Any name will work for the workgroup name as long as it doesn’t exceed 15 characters (ex.WORKGROUP). All that’s left to do now is reboot the system. Upon reboot, go to a DOS prompt and try to Ping the other PC. To do this, just type PING and the IP address of the system you’re trying to reach (ex. C:\>PING 192.168.0.2). You should get 5 replies.



If for some reason your Ping returns a timeout message, you might have another problem. The most common issue has to do with Windows XP and the Internet Connection Firewall (http://sbc.webopedia.com/TERM/I/ICF.html) (ICF). The Windows XP Network Setup Wizard will sometimes enable ICF on your Ethernet adapter. ICF is designed to protect you from threats outside of your network by blocking unauthorized traffic from reaching your PC.

ICF is supposed to be used only on the interface that directly connects to your Internet connection; however, if ICF is being used on an interface that is being used to connect to another PC, it will block all the transmissions being sent to it. It will not even respond to pings. As a result, ICF must be disabled in order for this to work. To disable ICF, simply right-click on “My Network Places” and select Properties. Right-click on your LAN connection and then select Properties again. Go to the Advanced tab and uncheck the box that reads “Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet.” Click OK. Now try to ping the other PC again. It should work fine.


Try this out...:huggy:

Try this out...:huggy:
:twitch: What time did you say you are coming over tomorrow?

:twitch: What time did you say you are coming over tomorrow?Hey lil' hussy, stand in line for MM meetings.

Hey lil' hussy, stand in line for MM meetings.
We've already got a date, so back off buckaroo. :razz:

:twitch: What time did you say you are coming over tomorrow?


:killingme

Yeah really, might as well read

Se cansó también escribir a máquina todo de ello fuera tan aqu# está un corte y la pasta..

Para principios, usted necesitará comprar un cable de paso y lo conecta al puerto de la Ethernet de cada computadora personal. Próximo, cada necesidades de adaptador de Ethernet de computadora personal ser configuradas con una dirección constante de IP y una máscara común de Subred. Para nuestro ejemplo, nosotros asignaremos la primera computadora personal una dirección de IP de 192.168.0.1 y la segunda computadora personal una dirección de 192.168.0.2. Ambos mecanizan debe utilizar la Subred 255.255.255.0. También, usted querrá cerciorarse que ambos mecanizan ha sido configurado como miembros del mismo workgroup. Ningún nombre trabajará para el nombre de workgroup tan largo como lo no excede 15 caracteres (ex.WORKGROUP). Todo que es dejado para hacer ahora es reinicia el sistema. Sobre reinicia, va a un aviso de DOS y la prueba al Sonido Corto y Metálico la otra computadora personal. Para hacer esto, apenas SONIDO CORTO Y METALICO de tipo y la dirección de IP del sistema que usted trata de alcanzar (ex. C: \>PING 192.168.0.2). Usted debe obtener 5 contestaciones.



Si para alguna razón que su Sonido Corto y Metálico vuelve un mensaje de tiempo muerto, usted quizás tenga otro problema. El asunto más común tiene que hacer con Windows XP y el Cortafuegos (ICF) de la Conexión del Internet. El Mago de Arreglo de Red de Windows XP permitirá a veces ICF en su adaptador de Ethernet. ICF se diseña para protegerle de amenazas fuera de su red bloqueando el tráfico no autorizado de alcanzar su computadora personal.

ICF se supone ser utilizado sólo en el comunica eso conecta directamente a su conexión del Internet; sin embargo, si ICF se utiliza en un comunica eso se utiliza para conectar a otra computadora personal, bloqueará todas las transmisiones para ser mandadas a. Hace ni responde a sonidos cortos y metálicos. Como resultado, ICF se debe incapacitar en la orden para esto trabajar. Para incapacitar ICF, simplemente correcto-clic en “Mis Lugares de la Red” y escoger las Propiedades. El correcto-clic en su conexión de RAL y entonces escoge las Propiedades otra vez. Vaya a la etiqueta Avanzada y no compruebe la caja que lee “Protege mi computadora y la red por el acceso de limitar o previene a esta computadora del Clic de Internet.” BUENO. Ahora trate el sonido corto y metálico la otra computadora personal otra vez. Debe trabajar bien.

Trate esto fuera.

We've already got a date, so back off buckaroo. :razz::mad: You mean...you and him...on the loveseat. I'm crushed.

:mad: You mean...you and him...on the loveseat. I'm crushed.
Sucks to be second fiddle, doesn't it? :poorbaby:

Sucks to be second fiddle, doesn't it? :poorbaby:You should've been a man Jazz, you're always right.:lol:

:killingme

Yeah really, might as well read

Se cansó también escribir a máquina todo de ello fuera tan aqu# está un corte y la pasta..

:blahblah:

Exactly! :lmao: My brain is fried right now and it does NOT compute.

You should've been a man Jazz, you're always right.:lol:
I should have been, shouldn't I? :kiss: But I enjoy being a girl WAY too much. :wink:

I told you it would drive you absolutely bonkers. But at least you found a work-around so it works. :kiss:

And little MM was a trip. I'm exhausted now. :lol:

I think what Vrai is getting at is, there is a crossover ethernet cable(normally yellow) that can be used to transfer files from one PC to another.

Good idea, Vrai!! :cheers:
Crossover cables are the same color as normal CatV, depending on who makes the CATV it could be yellow, blue, red, or green, along with many other colors. They make different colors just in case some sweet IT guy wants to color code his data closet, like by floor, or by department.

I told you it would drive you absolutely bonkers. But at least you found a work-around so it works. :kiss:

And little MM was a trip. I'm exhausted now. :lol:
Does one get a reach around for a work around?

I told you it would drive you absolutely bonkers. But at least you found a work-around so it works. :kiss:

And little MM was a trip. I'm exhausted now. :lol::lmao: He was out before we hit the main road...:lmao:

What do you mean by reloading the OS? Did you do a repair, did you install over the old copy?? If it is a virus, you should format the harddrive before doing a re-install of the OS.. If you have the time, a low level format is bestest. SO when your computer asks "Do you want to fomat the drive?" during the install you would answer yes (though this isn't a low level format, it's better then installing over the old copy)

I re-loaded it by choosing the 'update' option so that I'd not lose everything on the PC. I may end up having to just reformat the drive, but was trying to avoid that. :ohwell:

Sounds like a similar problem to mine. I've tried just about everything BUT reinstalling the OS, but it may come down to that. I'll let you know what Mainman finds. Whatever it is, it is NASTY. :mad:

I did the processes thing the other night - we compared what was running on D's PC to what was running on mine and were able to find some that were viral that had appeared as 'threats' on my Norton. Even after search/delete, though, the problem w/the net is still there. :confused:

I did the processes thing the other night - we compared what was running on D's PC to what was running on mine and were able to find some that were viral that had appeared as 'threats' on my Norton. Even after search/delete, though, the problem w/the net is still there. :confused:What exactly is the problem?

:lmao: He was out before we hit the main road...:lmao:
Glad I could wear him out for you. :lmao:

Sounds like what mine was doing back when I got the "mydoom" worm a while back. Reboot and it would run slow for about 10 minutes, then pop up a message that said Windows had detected a fatal error in some .dll file and will auto shut down.

Glad I could wear him out for you. :lmao:
And for little MM and our front porch encounter:

http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Pests/hummingb.htm

They WON'T eat him OR bite him. :lmao:

Hey MM! Look what I found!

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;901116&spid=2073&sid=216#appliesto

Think it might be the problem?

I did the processes thing the other night - we compared what was running on D's PC to what was running on mine and were able to find some that were viral that had appeared as 'threats' on my Norton. Even after search/delete, though, the problem w/the net is still there. :confused:

if you do a GOOGLE on the process name .. it will lead you to a website that will tell you what steps to take to get rid of it, or tell you that it is a legitimate process, and who owns it.. it also gives 'key sollutions" likehow to wipe it out of the registry.. one told me to go to their website (of the varmint process) and ask for an uninstall.. I was REAL leery about that one.. but it worked.. it's gone and so are 100 pop-ups an hour!!

I ended up reformatting the hard drive and starting fresh. Things are working just grand. :yay:

I ended up reformatting the hard drive and starting fresh. Things are working just grand. :yay:
:clap: Glad to hear it.

I'm about at that point, believe me! :lol: I need to install the Microsoft update I posted about, but it tells me I have to install something else first and that FAILS. :burning: