Re: Internet explorer display problem
A big 'thank you' to Mike!!
Martin, you didn't have to eliminate the Hosts file altogether, just the
entry that was blocking the page you wanted to access! If you are you using
the MVP Hosts file, as Mike asked, you would be better off not going to any
of the sites that are blocked.....that is why they are on the list in the
first place!! I am pretty sure you are not using the MVP file, as it would
not have a legitimate Yahoo! site blocked (I believe you example was
'mail.yahoo.com', or similar).
The only detriment to not using the Hosts file is stated on the MVP Hosts
file site :
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
I can also recommend the HostsXpert file manager, a great little app that
makes it extremely easy to change, add to and update the Hosts file.
Lastly, (mind you I am not trying to be demeaning in any way), you really
should try to head the advice given and answer any and all questions from
folks trying to assist you with an issue. This thread could have been just
a few entries long and saved folks a lot of time if you had checked your
Hosts file in the beginning. No biggie.....I am just glad you got
everything working. Do try using the MVP Hosts file and the file
manager.....it does make a positive difference in your surfing experience!!
Heirloom, old and good Host is hard to beat
"Martin Murray" <email@martinmurray.com> wrote in message
news:OWPt8mRmIHA.3512@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> By the way, I did also import the registry from December and it did not
> fix the advertisement display problem, but it did not seem to do anything
> evil either.
>
> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:eE3Ql6CmIHA.3636@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Four months is a long time but.. So long as you use System Restore, you
>> should be able to 'Undo your last restoration' and get back to your
>> present state if all goes pear-shaped. Just be aware that any significant
>> changes you've since then will be lost and you *may* have to re-install
>> stuff. However, if you treat it cautiously and even if you only do it to
>> confirm that there is a 'registry issue', at least you can get back to
>> where you are now.
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Mart
>>
>>
>> "Martin Murray" <email@martinmurray.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23kiWgJAmIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>I have a registry backup from the end of December. I know the ads were
>>>appearing at that time. What would happen if I imported that registry?
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>>> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message
>>> news:e$y$70nlIHA.4076@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> Well, I went right to the site with no probs. And you haven't added
>>>> or updated any protection programs about the time this issue started??
>>>> I still think you have something blocking the sites, I just don't have
>>>> any idea what. One way to eliminate software as a problem would be to
>>>> do a selective startup and stop about half of your protection programs
>>>> from starting and try the site. Then block the other half and try
>>>> again.....if either instance allows the connect, you would know the
>>>> problem app is in that group. It would be a process of elimination.
>>>>
>>>> Maybe someone else has a better idea.......that's my best shot. Wish I
>>>> could help you more. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress,
>>>> especially if you resolve the issue.......I would like to know how!!
>>>> Heirloom, old and still thinkin'
>>>>
>>>> "Martin Murray" <email@martinmurray.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23x6w%23hmlIHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Well, it is certainly not a problem with the speed of clicking the
>>>>> mouse. As for websites, mail.yahoo.com is a good example. It usually
>>>>> has one of those ads that causes the problem.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message
>>>>> news:%23R$gcBglIHA.464@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Okay, so we have ruled out SuperAntispyware and I can tell you I have
>>>>>> never had any problems with CCleaner. I guess it could be a Reg
>>>>>> issue, not sure. How about sending some of the URL's you can't open,
>>>>>> so, we can try. Are all of these pages that you have been able to
>>>>>> access before??
>>>>>> Heirloom, old and must get some sleep
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:%236HP27dlIHA.6092@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> It very likely isn't 'SUPERAntiSpyware'.
>>>>>>> I have this situation once in a while, but noticed that it is caused
>>>>>>> by
>>>>>>> clicking the mouse button too quickly. If you tried it again, as
>>>>>>> suggested,
>>>>>>> only a bit slower, will it work then? Let us know, please.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Harry.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Martin Murray" <email@martinmurray.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:eO6JtAUlIHA.3780@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Running Superantispyware in the background and it runs a daily scan
>>>>>>>> @05:00
>>>>>>>> every day. CCleaner & RegistryMedic are also installed.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:O9QIAxSlIHA.3780@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> > It sounds as if you have something blocking the pages. Please
>>>>>>>> > provide a
>>>>>>>> > list of any anti-virus, spyware, adware, malware, firewall
>>>>>>>> > programs you
>>>>>>>> > may be running. Also, are you using the HOSTS file to block
>>>>>>>> > unwanted
>>>>>>> ads?
>>>>>>>> > If this is something that has recently manifested itself, think
>>>>>>>> > about
>>>>>>>> > anything you may have added or changed in that period.
>>>>>>
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