Heirloom
Tue Apr 08 09:38:13 PDT 2008
Martin,
While you are at it, consider going to a different AV.....one that is
not so controlling! AVG and Avast! are great little AV's that are free for
personal use. I think I asked you what AV you were using in my first reply,
that info would have helped. Anyway, if yours is creating it's own HOSTS
file, I would certainly go with one of the two I just mentioned!
Heirloom, old and like Avast!!
"Martin Murray" <email@martinmurray.com> wrote in message
news:e4xxbsYmIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> OK, sorry to not be more responsive. I've been chasing a number of issues
> all at the same time. Will check out the MVP HOSTS file information to
> see whether I should use that or not.
>
> Thanks again for all the ideas and help!
>
> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message
> news:%23r9ccWSmIHA.2304@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>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?
>>>>>
>>>>> "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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