I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

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This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot it goes 3/4 of
the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my trojan checker.
If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am missing 3 files
from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

More likely it's an anti-malware program(s) mucking things up. Too many
cooks kind of thing where the various anti-malware apps don't get along
properly. What other anti-malware applications do you have installed? Any
that run in the background? Do you use any of SpyBot's protections?
Immunization, etc.? Do you have a HOSTS file? Might be a program called
Hosts File Manager if you've followed this NG for a while. If so, you'll
want to disable the HOSTS file itself.

This is all to test, you understand. If disabling another app fixes the
problem, then leave everything else enabled and see how long it works.

If you have Avast! installed, can you Update it and then run a manual scan?
(Good to do the scan in a Clean Boot environment.)

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot it
> goes 3/4 of
> the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my
> trojan checker.
> If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am
> missing 3 files
> from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
>
>
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

On Sat, 24 May 2008 22:33:54 -0400, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com>
wrote:

>This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot it goes 3/4 of
>the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my trojan checker.
>If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am missing 3 files
>from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
>

Do you have a backup of your Windows installation? Just copy those 3
files to C:\Windows\System.
If not, do you have a friend that uses Win98 and IE6? You said your
email works, so have them email you those 3 files.
If binaries were allowed on here, I'd zip them and upload them to you.
If you cant get them elsewhere, I will email them to you in one zip
file.
By the way, you have two names the same (above).
On my system,
MSXMLA.DLL is 15K
MSXMLR.DLL is 26K

all small files..... What's the 3rd one you need?
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

That is possible, however, you would need to install a few programs to test
for such. These programs MAY not function properly if you are missing some
key files.

QUESTION:

Did you contact Gary for those CDROMS he has referred to?
The Security Updates CD contains the installer for IE6 {which will replace
those files that you are missing. NOTE: you would then need to check on
windowsupdate to see if you needed any more updates. IF NOT then did you
attempt to FTP the IE6 installation files from somewhere [because you can't
apparently use a browser]?

THE REASON:

IF you re-install IE6 you may downgrade some of the updates already applied
to your system. Using the supplied CD-ROMs could potentially place you in a
compromised condition, which we refer to as "DLL hell" {mismatched DLLs in
the system and registry}. Moreover, you have some files in your system which
should not apparently be there.

THE PROBLEM:

IF you truly do have missing files then either you removed them or
something else did. That something could be a virus or otherwise. IF you are
infected, then merely replacing the files WILL NOT ensure that your system
is free of that potential hack or virus. Moreover, if you have a virus,
there is a potential that whatever you would download may become infected
during the attempt.

REGRETFULLY:

This may mean you need to prepare to re-install the system and programs on
a clean and checked disk. *IF* you have those disks Gary suggested, then you
would only need your 98(FE/SE} installation CDROM, driver, and application
installers to get back online, from there you can search for anything you
may be missing. One warning is, if you have older programs, then they would
likely need installed soon after the fresh installation, and updated if you
have those files..

YOUR FILES:

How did you get those versions? Do you have Office 2003 or something, or
did you install an XP update or was one suggested somewhere? Did you install
an un-official update or two? Or are we actually talking about XP here:

List of Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) versions
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx

MS06-071: Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978

--
MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
--
_________


"CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
| This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot it
goes 3/4 of
| the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my
trojan checker.
| If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am
missing 3 files
| from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
|
|
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

Oops:
You would also need a boot floppy to fdisk and format, and start the
computer.

--
MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
--
_________

"MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:eue9KgivIHA.420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
| That is possible, however, you would need to install a few programs to
test
| for such. These programs MAY not function properly if you are missing some
| key files.
|
| QUESTION:
|
| Did you contact Gary for those CDROMS he has referred to?
| The Security Updates CD contains the installer for IE6 {which will
replace
| those files that you are missing. NOTE: you would then need to check on
| windowsupdate to see if you needed any more updates. IF NOT then did you
| attempt to FTP the IE6 installation files from somewhere [because you
can't
| apparently use a browser]?
|
| THE REASON:
|
| IF you re-install IE6 you may downgrade some of the updates already
applied
| to your system. Using the supplied CD-ROMs could potentially place you in
a
| compromised condition, which we refer to as "DLL hell" {mismatched DLLs in
| the system and registry}. Moreover, you have some files in your system
which
| should not apparently be there.
|
| THE PROBLEM:
|
| IF you truly do have missing files then either you removed them or
| something else did. That something could be a virus or otherwise. IF you
are
| infected, then merely replacing the files WILL NOT ensure that your system
| is free of that potential hack or virus. Moreover, if you have a virus,
| there is a potential that whatever you would download may become infected
| during the attempt.
|
| REGRETFULLY:
|
| This may mean you need to prepare to re-install the system and programs
on
| a clean and checked disk. *IF* you have those disks Gary suggested, then
you
| would only need your 98(FE/SE} installation CDROM, driver, and application
| installers to get back online, from there you can search for anything you
| may be missing. One warning is, if you have older programs, then they
would
| likely need installed soon after the fresh installation, and updated if
you
| have those files..
|
| YOUR FILES:
|
| How did you get those versions? Do you have Office 2003 or something, or
| did you install an XP update or was one suggested somewhere? Did you
install
| an un-official update or two? Or are we actually talking about XP here:
|
| List of Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) versions
| http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
|
| Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
| http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx
|
| MS06-071: Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
| http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978
|
| --
| MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
| --
| _________
|
|
| "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
| news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
| | This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot it
| goes 3/4 of
| | the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my
| trojan checker.
| | If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am
| missing 3 files
| | from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
| |
| |
|
|
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

She now has IE6SP1 and the CDs will be in Monday's mail. How can she
determine provenance of the DLLs if she doesn't have them on her system
anymore.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:eue9KgivIHA.420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> That is possible, however, you would need to install a few programs to
> test
> for such. These programs MAY not function properly if you are missing some
> key files.
>
> QUESTION:
>
> Did you contact Gary for those CDROMS he has referred to?
> The Security Updates CD contains the installer for IE6 {which will replace
> those files that you are missing. NOTE: you would then need to check on
> windowsupdate to see if you needed any more updates. IF NOT then did you
> attempt to FTP the IE6 installation files from somewhere [because you
> can't
> apparently use a browser]?
>
> THE REASON:
>
> IF you re-install IE6 you may downgrade some of the updates already
> applied
> to your system. Using the supplied CD-ROMs could potentially place you in
> a
> compromised condition, which we refer to as "DLL hell" {mismatched DLLs in
> the system and registry}. Moreover, you have some files in your system
> which
> should not apparently be there.
>
> THE PROBLEM:
>
> IF you truly do have missing files then either you removed them or
> something else did. That something could be a virus or otherwise. IF you
> are
> infected, then merely replacing the files WILL NOT ensure that your system
> is free of that potential hack or virus. Moreover, if you have a virus,
> there is a potential that whatever you would download may become infected
> during the attempt.
>
> REGRETFULLY:
>
> This may mean you need to prepare to re-install the system and programs on
> a clean and checked disk. *IF* you have those disks Gary suggested, then
> you
> would only need your 98(FE/SE} installation CDROM, driver, and application
> installers to get back online, from there you can search for anything you
> may be missing. One warning is, if you have older programs, then they
> would
> likely need installed soon after the fresh installation, and updated if
> you
> have those files..
>
> YOUR FILES:
>
> How did you get those versions? Do you have Office 2003 or something, or
> did you install an XP update or was one suggested somewhere? Did you
> install
> an un-official update or two? Or are we actually talking about XP here:
>
> List of Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) versions
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
>
> Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx
>
> MS06-071: Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978
>
> --
> MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
> --
> _________
>
>
> "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> | This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot it
> goes 3/4 of
> | the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my
> trojan checker.
> | If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am
> missing 3 files
> | from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
> |
> |
>
>
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

The first, actually is MSXML.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.

<letterman@invalid.com> wrote in message
news:cish34la3djjv8kjshgk99ndjqrermpqn6@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 24 May 2008 22:33:54 -0400, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com>
> wrote:
>
> >This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot it goes 3/4
of
> >the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my trojan
checker.
> >If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am missing 3
files
> >from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
> >
>
> Do you have a backup of your Windows installation? Just copy those 3
> files to C:\Windows\System.
> If not, do you have a friend that uses Win98 and IE6? You said your
> email works, so have them email you those 3 files.
> If binaries were allowed on here, I'd zip them and upload them to you.
> If you cant get them elsewhere, I will email them to you in one zip
> file.
> By the way, you have two names the same (above).
> On my system,
> MSXMLA.DLL is 15K
> MSXMLR.DLL is 26K
>
> all small files..... What's the 3rd one you need?
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse


"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
news:Oe3OmvivIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
| She now has IE6SP1 and the CDs will be in Monday's mail. How can she
| determine provenance of the DLLs if she doesn't have them on her system
| anymore.
|
| --
| Gary S. Terhune
| MS-MVP Shell/User
| www.grystmill.com

She has the 4.0 DLLs. She should have 3.0.... have her check what
versions of all those files are to isolate where they came from...

See this to review they might have come from:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238

Check this for 3.0
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;3346

Check this for Office 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;2488

If she has installed something or attempted to install something not called
for into 98, then installing IE6 will NOT correct all the issues involved.

--
MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
--
_________

|
| "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
| news:eue9KgivIHA.420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
| > That is possible, however, you would need to install a few programs to
| > test
| > for such. These programs MAY not function properly if you are missing
some
| > key files.
| >
| > QUESTION:
| >
| > Did you contact Gary for those CDROMS he has referred to?
| > The Security Updates CD contains the installer for IE6 {which will
replace
| > those files that you are missing. NOTE: you would then need to check on
| > windowsupdate to see if you needed any more updates. IF NOT then did you
| > attempt to FTP the IE6 installation files from somewhere [because you
| > can't
| > apparently use a browser]?
| >
| > THE REASON:
| >
| > IF you re-install IE6 you may downgrade some of the updates already
| > applied
| > to your system. Using the supplied CD-ROMs could potentially place you
in
| > a
| > compromised condition, which we refer to as "DLL hell" {mismatched DLLs
in
| > the system and registry}. Moreover, you have some files in your system
| > which
| > should not apparently be there.
| >
| > THE PROBLEM:
| >
| > IF you truly do have missing files then either you removed them or
| > something else did. That something could be a virus or otherwise. IF you
| > are
| > infected, then merely replacing the files WILL NOT ensure that your
system
| > is free of that potential hack or virus. Moreover, if you have a virus,
| > there is a potential that whatever you would download may become
infected
| > during the attempt.
| >
| > REGRETFULLY:
| >
| > This may mean you need to prepare to re-install the system and programs
on
| > a clean and checked disk. *IF* you have those disks Gary suggested, then
| > you
| > would only need your 98(FE/SE} installation CDROM, driver, and
application
| > installers to get back online, from there you can search for anything
you
| > may be missing. One warning is, if you have older programs, then they
| > would
| > likely need installed soon after the fresh installation, and updated if
| > you
| > have those files..
| >
| > YOUR FILES:
| >
| > How did you get those versions? Do you have Office 2003 or something, or
| > did you install an XP update or was one suggested somewhere? Did you
| > install
| > an un-official update or two? Or are we actually talking about XP here:
| >
| > List of Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) versions
| > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
| >
| > Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
| > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx
| >
| > MS06-071: Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
| > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978
| >
| > --
| > MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
| > --
| > _________
| >
| >
| > "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
| > news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
| > | This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot
it
| > goes 3/4 of
| > | the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my
| > trojan checker.
| > | If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am
| > missing 3 files
| > | from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
| > |
| > |
| >
| >
|
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

Oh, OK. I missed that list. Good catch.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e$cr9mjvIHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> news:Oe3OmvivIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> | She now has IE6SP1 and the CDs will be in Monday's mail. How can she
> | determine provenance of the DLLs if she doesn't have them on her system
> | anymore.
> |
> | --
> | Gary S. Terhune
> | MS-MVP Shell/User
> | www.grystmill.com
>
> She has the 4.0 DLLs. She should have 3.0.... have her check what
> versions of all those files are to isolate where they came from...
>
> See this to review they might have come from:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
>
> Check this for 3.0
> http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;3346
>
> Check this for Office 2003
> http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;2488
>
> If she has installed something or attempted to install something not
> called
> for into 98, then installing IE6 will NOT correct all the issues involved.
>
> --
> MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
> --
> _________
>
> |
> | "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> | news:eue9KgivIHA.420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> | > That is possible, however, you would need to install a few programs to
> | > test
> | > for such. These programs MAY not function properly if you are missing
> some
> | > key files.
> | >
> | > QUESTION:
> | >
> | > Did you contact Gary for those CDROMS he has referred to?
> | > The Security Updates CD contains the installer for IE6 {which will
> replace
> | > those files that you are missing. NOTE: you would then need to check
> on
> | > windowsupdate to see if you needed any more updates. IF NOT then did
> you
> | > attempt to FTP the IE6 installation files from somewhere [because you
> | > can't
> | > apparently use a browser]?
> | >
> | > THE REASON:
> | >
> | > IF you re-install IE6 you may downgrade some of the updates already
> | > applied
> | > to your system. Using the supplied CD-ROMs could potentially place you
> in
> | > a
> | > compromised condition, which we refer to as "DLL hell" {mismatched
> DLLs
> in
> | > the system and registry}. Moreover, you have some files in your system
> | > which
> | > should not apparently be there.
> | >
> | > THE PROBLEM:
> | >
> | > IF you truly do have missing files then either you removed them or
> | > something else did. That something could be a virus or otherwise. IF
> you
> | > are
> | > infected, then merely replacing the files WILL NOT ensure that your
> system
> | > is free of that potential hack or virus. Moreover, if you have a
> virus,
> | > there is a potential that whatever you would download may become
> infected
> | > during the attempt.
> | >
> | > REGRETFULLY:
> | >
> | > This may mean you need to prepare to re-install the system and
> programs
> on
> | > a clean and checked disk. *IF* you have those disks Gary suggested,
> then
> | > you
> | > would only need your 98(FE/SE} installation CDROM, driver, and
> application
> | > installers to get back online, from there you can search for anything
> you
> | > may be missing. One warning is, if you have older programs, then they
> | > would
> | > likely need installed soon after the fresh installation, and updated
> if
> | > you
> | > have those files..
> | >
> | > YOUR FILES:
> | >
> | > How did you get those versions? Do you have Office 2003 or something,
> or
> | > did you install an XP update or was one suggested somewhere? Did you
> | > install
> | > an un-official update or two? Or are we actually talking about XP
> here:
> | >
> | > List of Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) versions
> | > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
> | >
> | > Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
> | > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx
> | >
> | > MS06-071: Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
> | > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978
> | >
> | > --
> | > MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
> | > --
> | > _________
> | >
> | >
> | > "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
> | > news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> | > | This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot
> it
> | > goes 3/4 of
> | > | the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with
> my
> | > trojan checker.
> | > | If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I
> am
> | > missing 3 files
> | > | from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
> | > |
> | > |
> | >
> | >
> |
>
>
>
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

Seems we used to do this a few years ago, early morning posts covering each
others backs... I'm going to bed... catch ya tomorrow, er later,,,

--
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--
_________

"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
news:uw%23aPxjvIHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
| Oh, OK. I missed that list. Good catch.
|
| --
| Gary S. Terhune
| MS-MVP Shell/User
| www.grystmill.com
|
| "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
| news:e$cr9mjvIHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
| >
| > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
| > news:Oe3OmvivIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
| > | She now has IE6SP1 and the CDs will be in Monday's mail. How can she
| > | determine provenance of the DLLs if she doesn't have them on her
system
| > | anymore.
| > |
| > | --
| > | Gary S. Terhune
| > | MS-MVP Shell/User
| > | www.grystmill.com
| >
| > She has the 4.0 DLLs. She should have 3.0.... have her check what
| > versions of all those files are to isolate where they came from...
| >
| > See this to review they might have come from:
| > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
| >
| > Check this for 3.0
| > http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;3346
| >
| > Check this for Office 2003
| > http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;2488
| >
| > If she has installed something or attempted to install something not
| > called
| > for into 98, then installing IE6 will NOT correct all the issues
involved.
| >
| > --
| > MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
| > --
| > _________
| >
| > |
| > | "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
| > | news:eue9KgivIHA.420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
| > | > That is possible, however, you would need to install a few programs
to
| > | > test
| > | > for such. These programs MAY not function properly if you are
missing
| > some
| > | > key files.
| > | >
| > | > QUESTION:
| > | >
| > | > Did you contact Gary for those CDROMS he has referred to?
| > | > The Security Updates CD contains the installer for IE6 {which will
| > replace
| > | > those files that you are missing. NOTE: you would then need to check
| > on
| > | > windowsupdate to see if you needed any more updates. IF NOT then did
| > you
| > | > attempt to FTP the IE6 installation files from somewhere [because
you
| > | > can't
| > | > apparently use a browser]?
| > | >
| > | > THE REASON:
| > | >
| > | > IF you re-install IE6 you may downgrade some of the updates already
| > | > applied
| > | > to your system. Using the supplied CD-ROMs could potentially place
you
| > in
| > | > a
| > | > compromised condition, which we refer to as "DLL hell" {mismatched
| > DLLs
| > in
| > | > the system and registry}. Moreover, you have some files in your
system
| > | > which
| > | > should not apparently be there.
| > | >
| > | > THE PROBLEM:
| > | >
| > | > IF you truly do have missing files then either you removed them or
| > | > something else did. That something could be a virus or otherwise. IF
| > you
| > | > are
| > | > infected, then merely replacing the files WILL NOT ensure that your
| > system
| > | > is free of that potential hack or virus. Moreover, if you have a
| > virus,
| > | > there is a potential that whatever you would download may become
| > infected
| > | > during the attempt.
| > | >
| > | > REGRETFULLY:
| > | >
| > | > This may mean you need to prepare to re-install the system and
| > programs
| > on
| > | > a clean and checked disk. *IF* you have those disks Gary suggested,
| > then
| > | > you
| > | > would only need your 98(FE/SE} installation CDROM, driver, and
| > application
| > | > installers to get back online, from there you can search for
anything
| > you
| > | > may be missing. One warning is, if you have older programs, then
they
| > | > would
| > | > likely need installed soon after the fresh installation, and updated
| > if
| > | > you
| > | > have those files..
| > | >
| > | > YOUR FILES:
| > | >
| > | > How did you get those versions? Do you have Office 2003 or
something,
| > or
| > | > did you install an XP update or was one suggested somewhere? Did you
| > | > install
| > | > an un-official update or two? Or are we actually talking about XP
| > here:
| > | >
| > | > List of Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) versions
| > | > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
| > | >
| > | > Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
| > | > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx
| > | >
| > | > MS06-071: Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
| > | > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978
| > | >
| > | > --
| > | > MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
| > | > --
| > | > _________
| > | >
| > | >
| > | > "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
| > | > news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
| > | > | This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run
Spybot
| > it
| > | > goes 3/4 of
| > | > | the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with
| > my
| > | > trojan checker.
| > | > | If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I
| > am
| > | > missing 3 files
| > | > | from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
| > | > |
| > | > |
| > | >
| > | >
| > |
| >
| >
| >
|
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

Gary S. Terhune wrote:

> Do you have a HOSTS file? Might be a
> program called Hosts File Manager if you've followed this NG for a
> while. If so, you'll want to disable the HOSTS file itself.

That may be a BINGO. If I were she, I would rename it and see if I could
get online. The botched Avast uninstall may have left things directed back
to 127.0.0.1

--

dadiOH
____________________________

dadiOH's dandies v3.06...
....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

Since you've started a new thread, I will continue here.

First, I need to see if you have a proxy set up in the browsers.....if you do, you
need to remove those settings.

For IE6:
Start Internet Explorer.
Click the Tools menu> Internet Options
Click the Connections tab.
Click on the |LAN Settings| button.
If there a check in the box for "Use a proxy server for your LAN", uncheck the box
and click OK all the way out, then close a re-open IE.

For Firefox 2.x:
Start Firefox.
Click the Tools menu> Options.
Click the Advanced button on the Options window's toolbar.
Click the |Settings| button in the Connection section.
In the section "Configure proxies to access the Internet", make sure "Direct
connection to the Internet" is selected (NOT Manual Proxy Configuration), and if you
had to change it, click OK all the way out.
Close Firefox and then re-open it.

For Firefox 1.5.x (this is from memory, as I don't have it installed):
Open Firefox.
Click the Tools menu> Options.
Click the General tab.
Click the |Connection Settings| button in the Connection section at the bottom of
the window.
In the section "Configure proxies to access the Internet", make sure "Direct
connection to the Internet" is selected (NOT Manual Proxy Configuration), and if you
had to change it, click OK all the way out.
Close Firefox and then re-open it.

Post back to THIS thread with what you found there, in each case, and if you made
the changes if required. Don't just post back with a one-liner reply like "It
didn't work" or "It wasn't there".....those type answers are useless. Provide
details as to what you find and what you change. Take notes and use them, please.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+
http://dts-l.net/
http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm


"CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot it goes 3/4
> of
> the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my trojan
> checker.
> If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am missing 3
> files
> from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
>
>
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

I wish my memory was better, but as of a couple of years ago, I stopped
using HOSTS File Manager for some reason, and thus gave up on the HOSTS file
itself. Or vice versa, can't remember. (SpywareBlaster is pretty much all I
use for that kind of passive protection.) Wish I could recall the
circumstances, but it may have been something quite like this, if not this
exact problem.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"dadiOH" <dadiOH@invalid.com> wrote in message
news:Ok13W7kvIHA.2208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Gary S. Terhune wrote:
>
>> Do you have a HOSTS file? Might be a
>> program called Hosts File Manager if you've followed this NG for a
>> while. If so, you'll want to disable the HOSTS file itself.
>
> That may be a BINGO. If I were she, I would rename it and see if I could
> get online. The botched Avast uninstall may have left things directed
> back to 127.0.0.1
>
> --
>
> dadiOH
> ____________________________
>
> dadiOH's dandies v3.06...
> ...a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
> LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
> Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico
>
>
>
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

I just rebooted my computer a couple of times and pressed esc when the dell page came
up.... there is something there that could explain why , when I have 74% of my memory
free, it is telling me I only have 34mb free. (I have 350mb).
Anyway it says in the dos mode while starting up, "Vortex Dos Audio driver 2.0"
(which I don't believe I have),"Interrupt 5, Ports 220-22fh DMA 3, Joystick 201h" I
do not have a joystick, No games have ever been played on this computer. Is someone
else using my computer since I have lost all protection?

"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
news:Oe3OmvivIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> She now has IE6SP1 and the CDs will be in Monday's mail. How can she
> determine provenance of the DLLs if she doesn't have them on her system
> anymore.
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
> www.grystmill.com
>
> "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eue9KgivIHA.420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > That is possible, however, you would need to install a few programs to
> > test
> > for such. These programs MAY not function properly if you are missing some
> > key files.
> >
> > QUESTION:
> >
> > Did you contact Gary for those CDROMS he has referred to?
> > The Security Updates CD contains the installer for IE6 {which will replace
> > those files that you are missing. NOTE: you would then need to check on
> > windowsupdate to see if you needed any more updates. IF NOT then did you
> > attempt to FTP the IE6 installation files from somewhere [because you
> > can't
> > apparently use a browser]?
> >
> > THE REASON:
> >
> > IF you re-install IE6 you may downgrade some of the updates already
> > applied
> > to your system. Using the supplied CD-ROMs could potentially place you in
> > a
> > compromised condition, which we refer to as "DLL hell" {mismatched DLLs in
> > the system and registry}. Moreover, you have some files in your system
> > which
> > should not apparently be there.
> >
> > THE PROBLEM:
> >
> > IF you truly do have missing files then either you removed them or
> > something else did. That something could be a virus or otherwise. IF you
> > are
> > infected, then merely replacing the files WILL NOT ensure that your system
> > is free of that potential hack or virus. Moreover, if you have a virus,
> > there is a potential that whatever you would download may become infected
> > during the attempt.
> >
> > REGRETFULLY:
> >
> > This may mean you need to prepare to re-install the system and programs on
> > a clean and checked disk. *IF* you have those disks Gary suggested, then
> > you
> > would only need your 98(FE/SE} installation CDROM, driver, and application
> > installers to get back online, from there you can search for anything you
> > may be missing. One warning is, if you have older programs, then they
> > would
> > likely need installed soon after the fresh installation, and updated if
> > you
> > have those files..
> >
> > YOUR FILES:
> >
> > How did you get those versions? Do you have Office 2003 or something, or
> > did you install an XP update or was one suggested somewhere? Did you
> > install
> > an un-official update or two? Or are we actually talking about XP here:
> >
> > List of Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) versions
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
> >
> > Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx
> >
> > MS06-071: Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978
> >
> > --
> > MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
> > --
> > _________
> >
> >
> > "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
> > news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> > | This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot it
> > goes 3/4 of
> > | the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my
> > trojan checker.
> > | If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am
> > missing 3 files
> > | from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
> > |
> > |
> >
> >
>
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

ie6 is the only browser I have now and I do not have a proxy. but I found while
re-booting "Vortex Dos Audio driver 2.0, Interrupt 5, Ports 220-22fh dma3, Joystick
201h". I have no joystick, or Vortex and games have NEVER been played on this
computer.
"glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
news:O73DeKmvIHA.5472@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Since you've started a new thread, I will continue here.
>
> First, I need to see if you have a proxy set up in the browsers.....if you do, you
> need to remove those settings.
>
> For IE6:
> Start Internet Explorer.
> Click the Tools menu> Internet Options
> Click the Connections tab.
> Click on the |LAN Settings| button.
> If there a check in the box for "Use a proxy server for your LAN", uncheck the box
> and click OK all the way out, then close a re-open IE.
>
> For Firefox 2.x:
> Start Firefox.
> Click the Tools menu> Options.
> Click the Advanced button on the Options window's toolbar.
> Click the |Settings| button in the Connection section.
> In the section "Configure proxies to access the Internet", make sure "Direct
> connection to the Internet" is selected (NOT Manual Proxy Configuration), and if
you
> had to change it, click OK all the way out.
> Close Firefox and then re-open it.
>
> For Firefox 1.5.x (this is from memory, as I don't have it installed):
> Open Firefox.
> Click the Tools menu> Options.
> Click the General tab.
> Click the |Connection Settings| button in the Connection section at the bottom of
> the window.
> In the section "Configure proxies to access the Internet", make sure "Direct
> connection to the Internet" is selected (NOT Manual Proxy Configuration), and if
you
> had to change it, click OK all the way out.
> Close Firefox and then re-open it.
>
> Post back to THIS thread with what you found there, in each case, and if you made
> the changes if required. Don't just post back with a one-liner reply like "It
> didn't work" or "It wasn't there".....those type answers are useless. Provide
> details as to what you find and what you change. Take notes and use them, please.
> --
> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+
> http://dts-l.net/
> http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm
>
>
> "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> > This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot it goes 3/4
> > of
> > the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my trojan
> > checker.
> > If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am missing 3
> > files
> > from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
> >
> >
>
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

NO. Likely you have an Aureal Vortex based sound card installed... please
see and answer the questions I placed previously. The more misdirections
that you place will cause your issues to be extended for days or weeks
without resolution.

--
MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
--
_________

"CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:4839a623$0$25041$607ed4bc@cv.net...
| I just rebooted my computer a couple of times and pressed esc when the
dell page came
| up.... there is something there that could explain why , when I have 74%
of my memory
| free, it is telling me I only have 34mb free. (I have 350mb).
| Anyway it says in the dos mode while starting up, "Vortex Dos Audio driver
2.0"
| (which I don't believe I have),"Interrupt 5, Ports 220-22fh DMA 3,
Joystick 201h" I
| do not have a joystick, No games have ever been played on this computer.
Is someone
| else using my computer since I have lost all protection?
|
| "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
| news:Oe3OmvivIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
| > She now has IE6SP1 and the CDs will be in Monday's mail. How can she
| > determine provenance of the DLLs if she doesn't have them on her system
| > anymore.
| >
| > --
| > Gary S. Terhune
| > MS-MVP Shell/User
| > www.grystmill.com
| >
| > "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
| > news:eue9KgivIHA.420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
| > > That is possible, however, you would need to install a few programs to
| > > test
| > > for such. These programs MAY not function properly if you are missing
some
| > > key files.
| > >
| > > QUESTION:
| > >
| > > Did you contact Gary for those CDROMS he has referred to?
| > > The Security Updates CD contains the installer for IE6 {which will
replace
| > > those files that you are missing. NOTE: you would then need to check
on
| > > windowsupdate to see if you needed any more updates. IF NOT then did
you
| > > attempt to FTP the IE6 installation files from somewhere [because you
| > > can't
| > > apparently use a browser]?
| > >
| > > THE REASON:
| > >
| > > IF you re-install IE6 you may downgrade some of the updates already
| > > applied
| > > to your system. Using the supplied CD-ROMs could potentially place you
in
| > > a
| > > compromised condition, which we refer to as "DLL hell" {mismatched
DLLs in
| > > the system and registry}. Moreover, you have some files in your system
| > > which
| > > should not apparently be there.
| > >
| > > THE PROBLEM:
| > >
| > > IF you truly do have missing files then either you removed them or
| > > something else did. That something could be a virus or otherwise. IF
you
| > > are
| > > infected, then merely replacing the files WILL NOT ensure that your
system
| > > is free of that potential hack or virus. Moreover, if you have a
virus,
| > > there is a potential that whatever you would download may become
infected
| > > during the attempt.
| > >
| > > REGRETFULLY:
| > >
| > > This may mean you need to prepare to re-install the system and
programs on
| > > a clean and checked disk. *IF* you have those disks Gary suggested,
then
| > > you
| > > would only need your 98(FE/SE} installation CDROM, driver, and
application
| > > installers to get back online, from there you can search for anything
you
| > > may be missing. One warning is, if you have older programs, then they
| > > would
| > > likely need installed soon after the fresh installation, and updated
if
| > > you
| > > have those files..
| > >
| > > YOUR FILES:
| > >
| > > How did you get those versions? Do you have Office 2003 or something,
or
| > > did you install an XP update or was one suggested somewhere? Did you
| > > install
| > > an un-official update or two? Or are we actually talking about XP
here:
| > >
| > > List of Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) versions
| > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
| > >
| > > Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
| > > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx
| > >
| > > MS06-071: Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
| > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978
| > >
| > > --
| > > MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
| > > --
| > > _________
| > >
| > >
| > > "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
| > > news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
| > > | This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot
it
| > > goes 3/4 of
| > > | the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with
my
| > > trojan checker.
| > > | If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I
am
| > > missing 3 files
| > > | from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
| > > |
| > > |
| > >
| > >
| >
|
|
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse


"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
news:Oe3OmvivIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> She now has IE6SP1 and the CDs will be in Monday's mail. How can she
> determine provenance of the DLLs if she doesn't have them on her system
> anymore.
>

If you need to make a special trip to the post office...
wait 'til Tue. as Monday is a holiday!



> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
> www.grystmill.com
>
> "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eue9KgivIHA.420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > That is possible, however, you would need to install a few programs to
> > test
> > for such. These programs MAY not function properly if you are missing
some
> > key files.
> >
> > QUESTION:
> >
> > Did you contact Gary for those CDROMS he has referred to?
> > The Security Updates CD contains the installer for IE6 {which will
replace
> > those files that you are missing. NOTE: you would then need to check on
> > windowsupdate to see if you needed any more updates. IF NOT then did you
> > attempt to FTP the IE6 installation files from somewhere [because you
> > can't
> > apparently use a browser]?
> >
> > THE REASON:
> >
> > IF you re-install IE6 you may downgrade some of the updates already
> > applied
> > to your system. Using the supplied CD-ROMs could potentially place you
in
> > a
> > compromised condition, which we refer to as "DLL hell" {mismatched DLLs
in
> > the system and registry}. Moreover, you have some files in your system
> > which
> > should not apparently be there.
> >
> > THE PROBLEM:
> >
> > IF you truly do have missing files then either you removed them or
> > something else did. That something could be a virus or otherwise. IF you
> > are
> > infected, then merely replacing the files WILL NOT ensure that your
system
> > is free of that potential hack or virus. Moreover, if you have a virus,
> > there is a potential that whatever you would download may become
infected
> > during the attempt.
> >
> > REGRETFULLY:
> >
> > This may mean you need to prepare to re-install the system and programs
on
> > a clean and checked disk. *IF* you have those disks Gary suggested, then
> > you
> > would only need your 98(FE/SE} installation CDROM, driver, and
application
> > installers to get back online, from there you can search for anything
you
> > may be missing. One warning is, if you have older programs, then they
> > would
> > likely need installed soon after the fresh installation, and updated if
> > you
> > have those files..
> >
> > YOUR FILES:
> >
> > How did you get those versions? Do you have Office 2003 or something, or
> > did you install an XP update or was one suggested somewhere? Did you
> > install
> > an un-official update or two? Or are we actually talking about XP here:
> >
> > List of Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) versions
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
> >
> > Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx
> >
> > MS06-071: Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978
> >
> > --
> > MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
> > --
> > _________
> >
> >
> > "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
> > news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> > | This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot
it
> > goes 3/4 of
> > | the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my
> > trojan checker.
> > | If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am
> > missing 3 files
> > | from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
> > |
> > |
> >
> >
>
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

On Sun, 25 May 2008 13:50:45 -0400, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com>
wrote:

>ie6 is the only browser I have now and I do not have a proxy. but I found while
>re-booting "Vortex Dos Audio driver 2.0, Interrupt 5, Ports 220-22fh dma3, Joystick
>201h". I have no joystick, or Vortex and games have NEVER been played on this
>computer.

Just a thought.
How much important software do you have installed on your computer?

I ask this because if all you really have is Win98 and the things that
come with it, plus a few other things, maybe you'd be better off just
starting over. I always fix my computer and find the problem, but I
have lots of software installed and lots of personal data. But if all
you have is the basic Win98 CD files and a few other programs, for
example you might have photoshop, quicken, and a couple shareware
programs, it might be easier to just backup all personal files, such
as your email data, your bookmarks, your photos, stuff like the
Quicken data files, and any saved web pages, downloads, music, etc.
Then format the harddrive and reinstall Windows and your other
programs.

For me, a reinstall means spending weeks getting all my programs
reinstalled, but if all you have comes off the Win98 CD, and a few
other CDs, it's often easier to just reinstall.

I know your problem is repairable, but is it worth the amount of time
spent to do it, when a reinstall may be faster.

Just a thought !!!
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse

By golly, you're right. No, I just walk 30' to the mailbox, pop it in and
put up the flag. Might have to dodge some rain, but...

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"philo" <philo@privacy.net> wrote in message
news:Qd2dnU1hbZZtVqTVnZ2dnUVZ_gmdnZ2d@ntd.net...
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> news:Oe3OmvivIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> She now has IE6SP1 and the CDs will be in Monday's mail. How can she
>> determine provenance of the DLLs if she doesn't have them on her system
>> anymore.
>>
>
> If you need to make a special trip to the post office...
> wait 'til Tue. as Monday is a holiday!
>
>
>
>> Gary S. Terhune
>> MS-MVP Shell/User
>> www.grystmill.com
>>
>> "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:eue9KgivIHA.420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> > That is possible, however, you would need to install a few programs to
>> > test
>> > for such. These programs MAY not function properly if you are missing
> some
>> > key files.
>> >
>> > QUESTION:
>> >
>> > Did you contact Gary for those CDROMS he has referred to?
>> > The Security Updates CD contains the installer for IE6 {which will
> replace
>> > those files that you are missing. NOTE: you would then need to check on
>> > windowsupdate to see if you needed any more updates. IF NOT then did
>> > you
>> > attempt to FTP the IE6 installation files from somewhere [because you
>> > can't
>> > apparently use a browser]?
>> >
>> > THE REASON:
>> >
>> > IF you re-install IE6 you may downgrade some of the updates already
>> > applied
>> > to your system. Using the supplied CD-ROMs could potentially place you
> in
>> > a
>> > compromised condition, which we refer to as "DLL hell" {mismatched DLLs
> in
>> > the system and registry}. Moreover, you have some files in your system
>> > which
>> > should not apparently be there.
>> >
>> > THE PROBLEM:
>> >
>> > IF you truly do have missing files then either you removed them or
>> > something else did. That something could be a virus or otherwise. IF
>> > you
>> > are
>> > infected, then merely replacing the files WILL NOT ensure that your
> system
>> > is free of that potential hack or virus. Moreover, if you have a virus,
>> > there is a potential that whatever you would download may become
> infected
>> > during the attempt.
>> >
>> > REGRETFULLY:
>> >
>> > This may mean you need to prepare to re-install the system and programs
> on
>> > a clean and checked disk. *IF* you have those disks Gary suggested,
>> > then
>> > you
>> > would only need your 98(FE/SE} installation CDROM, driver, and
> application
>> > installers to get back online, from there you can search for anything
> you
>> > may be missing. One warning is, if you have older programs, then they
>> > would
>> > likely need installed soon after the fresh installation, and updated if
>> > you
>> > have those files..
>> >
>> > YOUR FILES:
>> >
>> > How did you get those versions? Do you have Office 2003 or something,
>> > or
>> > did you install an XP update or was one suggested somewhere? Did you
>> > install
>> > an un-official update or two? Or are we actually talking about XP here:
>> >
>> > List of Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) versions
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
>> >
>> > Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx
>> >
>> > MS06-071: Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978
>> >
>> > --
>> > MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
>> > --
>> > _________
>> >
>> >
>> > "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> > news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>> > | This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run Spybot
> it
>> > goes 3/4 of
>> > | the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with my
>> > trojan checker.
>> > | If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I am
>> > missing 3 files
>> > | from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
>> > |
>> > |
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>
 
Re: I believe it may be a virus or trojan horse


"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
news:eVEuz4rvIHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> By golly, you're right. No, I just walk 30' to the mailbox, pop it in and
> put up the flag. Might have to dodge some rain, but...
>

A 30' walk is not too bad...

Just mentioned it incase you were driving.
with the price of gas, I expect to see a lot more people walking!


> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
> www.grystmill.com
>
> "philo" <philo@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:Qd2dnU1hbZZtVqTVnZ2dnUVZ_gmdnZ2d@ntd.net...
> >
> > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> > news:Oe3OmvivIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >> She now has IE6SP1 and the CDs will be in Monday's mail. How can she
> >> determine provenance of the DLLs if she doesn't have them on her system
> >> anymore.
> >>
> >
> > If you need to make a special trip to the post office...
> > wait 'til Tue. as Monday is a holiday!
> >
> >
> >
> >> Gary S. Terhune
> >> MS-MVP Shell/User
> >> www.grystmill.com
> >>
> >> "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:eue9KgivIHA.420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> > That is possible, however, you would need to install a few programs
to
> >> > test
> >> > for such. These programs MAY not function properly if you are missing
> > some
> >> > key files.
> >> >
> >> > QUESTION:
> >> >
> >> > Did you contact Gary for those CDROMS he has referred to?
> >> > The Security Updates CD contains the installer for IE6 {which will
> > replace
> >> > those files that you are missing. NOTE: you would then need to check
on
> >> > windowsupdate to see if you needed any more updates. IF NOT then did
> >> > you
> >> > attempt to FTP the IE6 installation files from somewhere [because you
> >> > can't
> >> > apparently use a browser]?
> >> >
> >> > THE REASON:
> >> >
> >> > IF you re-install IE6 you may downgrade some of the updates already
> >> > applied
> >> > to your system. Using the supplied CD-ROMs could potentially place
you
> > in
> >> > a
> >> > compromised condition, which we refer to as "DLL hell" {mismatched
DLLs
> > in
> >> > the system and registry}. Moreover, you have some files in your
system
> >> > which
> >> > should not apparently be there.
> >> >
> >> > THE PROBLEM:
> >> >
> >> > IF you truly do have missing files then either you removed them or
> >> > something else did. That something could be a virus or otherwise. IF
> >> > you
> >> > are
> >> > infected, then merely replacing the files WILL NOT ensure that your
> > system
> >> > is free of that potential hack or virus. Moreover, if you have a
virus,
> >> > there is a potential that whatever you would download may become
> > infected
> >> > during the attempt.
> >> >
> >> > REGRETFULLY:
> >> >
> >> > This may mean you need to prepare to re-install the system and
programs
> > on
> >> > a clean and checked disk. *IF* you have those disks Gary suggested,
> >> > then
> >> > you
> >> > would only need your 98(FE/SE} installation CDROM, driver, and
> > application
> >> > installers to get back online, from there you can search for anything
> > you
> >> > may be missing. One warning is, if you have older programs, then they
> >> > would
> >> > likely need installed soon after the fresh installation, and updated
if
> >> > you
> >> > have those files..
> >> >
> >> > YOUR FILES:
> >> >
> >> > How did you get those versions? Do you have Office 2003 or something,
> >> > or
> >> > did you install an XP update or was one suggested somewhere? Did you
> >> > install
> >> > an un-official update or two? Or are we actually talking about XP
here:
> >> >
> >> > List of Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) versions
> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269238
> >> >
> >> > Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061
> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx
> >> >
> >> > MS06-071: Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
> >> > --
> >> > _________
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@nospam.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:4838d0b0$0$25038$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> >> > | This is a follow up to my 'can't get online' post. When I run
Spybot
> > it
> >> > goes 3/4 of
> >> > | the way then a box pops up that says there is something wrong with
my
> >> > trojan checker.
> >> > | If I say o.k. it continues and says my system is clear. However, I
am
> >> > missing 3 files
> >> > | from IE6 (MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLA.DLL, MSXMLR.DLL.
> >> > |
> >> > |
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
>
 

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