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thinman - 20 May 2008 01:09 GMT

For some unknow reason, I've been inflicted with what appears to be an "AD"
from
MS each time I open IE6. The result of this is an attempt to change the
"First Home Page"
in IE6. This is the URL --
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx

I've verified that my home page is set to the ISP web page (Tools - IE
options) and
in the registry. LavaSoft's AdWatch considers it as a possible "Browser
HiJack" item
and starts displaying Registry alerts, none stop !!. I can disable the
monitoring
function of AdWatch and it ceases to be a problem; but then, I'm
theoretically
exposing myself to the risk of a true HiJack event.

I can also stop the problem by disabling "Resident Protection" within the
SpyBot S&D program.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated !!!!!!

ray

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thinman - 20 May 2008 02:38 GMT

> For some unknow reason, I've been inflicted with what appears to be an "AD"
> from
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>
> ray

Well, I did what "PA Bear" described , as well as the associated link.
Still get the IE7 page, but at least the registry errors quit popping up....

So, am I stuck with seeing this page when I open IE ???

thanks
ray

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Terry R. - 20 May 2008 05:00 GMT

The date and time was 5/19/2008 6:38 PM, and on a whim, thinman pounded
out on the keyboard:

>> For some unknow reason, I've been inflicted with what appears to be an
> "AD"
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> thanks
> ray

MS has effectively placed "ad-ware" on users computers. I hope mal-ware
programs will implement a block for it quickly. Once again, MS thinks
they know what is "best" for us.

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Robert Pendell - 20 May 2008 18:32 GMT

> The date and time was 5/19/2008 6:38 PM, and on a whim, thinman pounded
> out on the keyboard:
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> programs will implement a block for it quickly. Once again, MS thinks
> they know what is "best" for us.

Hence why I don't use Internet Explorer. I do have the IETab extension
installed for Firefox however so that I can go and visit those Internet
Explorer only sites using Firefox.

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Terry R. - 20 May 2008 18:45 GMT

The date and time was 5/20/2008 10:32 AM, and on a whim, Robert Pendell
pounded out on the keyboard:

>> The date and time was 5/19/2008 6:38 PM, and on a whim, thinman pounded
>> out on the keyboard:
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> installed for Firefox however so that I can go and visit those Internet
> Explorer only sites using Firefox.

I too use FF. As long as you understand that IETab uses the IE engine,
which means you are using IE, but from within FF. And the risks
associated with it remain.

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