scootah8

For about a week now, I am having major problems visiting web sites thru
IE. I am using my laptop (wirelessly connected to router) to visit this
forum..... When I turned on my computer, some sort of virus was on it and AVG
attempted to eliminate it. But it did not. Since then, I cannot visit a web
page. When I run the diagnostic (Diagnostic Connection Problems), the
following explanation is given: Winsock Diagnostic - info - error attempting
to validate the winsock base providers:2....error - not all base service
provider entries could be found in the winsock catalog. A reset is needed...
Network Adapter Diagnostic - everything fine..... HTTP, HTTPS, FTD,
Diagnostic - info - FTP (passive) successfully connected to
ftp.microsoft.com.... info - HTTPS: successfully connected to
ww.microsoft.com....error - could not make an HTTP connection....
So I attempted to reset winsock. I googled the procedure to do this and I
reset the winsock. I was able to surf the web again..... but after about 10
minutes, I was unable to visit web pages again, same error with winsock.....I
reset the winsock, and the same thing happened. Also, I attempted a windows
restore to an earlier date, but it would no let me do it. What can I do now??
Any ideas?? It is particularly strange, because I can connect to the
internet, just not IE to visit web sites. Windows Live Messenger works fine,
as does Yahoo Messenger. Also, Outlook Express is fine. Any suggestions would
be greatly appreciated.

Ronaldo

Your system is infected, you need to get rid of the virus/trojan that keeps
infecting the Internet Explorer. Instal Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or A
Squared Free to scan for trojans, and scan with an online antivirus...
Google 'Antivirus Online Scanner', 'Kaspersky Online Scanner' or 'ESET
Online Scanner'

You may also need to reset your TCP/IP with an application, download 'XP
TCPIP Repair' for the job.


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"scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> escribió en el mensaje
news:2C5529B3-E85B-4872-AA5C-E2840F658A40@microsoft.com...
> For about a week now, I am having major problems visiting web sites thru
> IE. I am using my laptop (wirelessly connected to router) to visit this
> forum..... When I turned on my computer, some sort of virus was on it and
> AVG
> attempted to eliminate it. But it did not. Since then, I cannot visit a
> web
> page. When I run the diagnostic (Diagnostic Connection Problems), the
> following explanation is given: Winsock Diagnostic - info - error
> attempting
> to validate the winsock base providers:2....error - not all base service
> provider entries could be found in the winsock catalog. A reset is
> needed...
> Network Adapter Diagnostic - everything fine..... HTTP, HTTPS, FTD,
> Diagnostic - info - FTP (passive) successfully connected to
> ftp.microsoft.com.... info - HTTPS: successfully connected to
> ww.microsoft.com....error - could not make an HTTP connection....
> So I attempted to reset winsock. I googled the procedure to do this and
> I
> reset the winsock. I was able to surf the web again..... but after about
> 10
> minutes, I was unable to visit web pages again, same error with
> winsock.....I
> reset the winsock, and the same thing happened. Also, I attempted a
> windows
> restore to an earlier date, but it would no let me do it. What can I do
> now??
> Any ideas?? It is particularly strange, because I can connect to the
> internet, just not IE to visit web sites. Windows Live Messenger works
> fine,
> as does Yahoo Messenger. Also, Outlook Express is fine. Any suggestions
> would
> be greatly appreciated.
>

The Real Truth MVP

Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system.
Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here
http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm

--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/




"scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2C5529B3-E85B-4872-AA5C-E2840F658A40@microsoft.com...
> For about a week now, I am having major problems visiting web sites thru
> IE. I am using my laptop (wirelessly connected to router) to visit this
> forum..... When I turned on my computer, some sort of virus was on it and
> AVG
> attempted to eliminate it. But it did not. Since then, I cannot visit a
> web
> page. When I run the diagnostic (Diagnostic Connection Problems), the
> following explanation is given: Winsock Diagnostic - info - error
> attempting
> to validate the winsock base providers:2....error - not all base service
> provider entries could be found in the winsock catalog. A reset is
> needed...
> Network Adapter Diagnostic - everything fine..... HTTP, HTTPS, FTD,
> Diagnostic - info - FTP (passive) successfully connected to
> ftp.microsoft.com.... info - HTTPS: successfully connected to
> ww.microsoft.com....error - could not make an HTTP connection....
> So I attempted to reset winsock. I googled the procedure to do this and
> I
> reset the winsock. I was able to surf the web again..... but after about
> 10
> minutes, I was unable to visit web pages again, same error with
> winsock.....I
> reset the winsock, and the same thing happened. Also, I attempted a
> windows
> restore to an earlier date, but it would no let me do it. What can I do
> now??
> Any ideas?? It is particularly strange, because I can connect to the
> internet, just not IE to visit web sites. Windows Live Messenger works
> fine,
> as does Yahoo Messenger. Also, Outlook Express is fine. Any suggestions
> would
> be greatly appreciated.
>

Kelly

Start with LSP: http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm and

WinsockFix:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/N...nSockFix.shtml

Then navigate to here and run all as a combo:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm#spy

Good luck and keep us posted.

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Happy Birthday if today is your birthday!

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2C5529B3-E85B-4872-AA5C-E2840F658A40@microsoft.com...
> For about a week now, I am having major problems visiting web sites thru
> IE. I am using my laptop (wirelessly connected to router) to visit this
> forum..... When I turned on my computer, some sort of virus was on it and
> AVG
> attempted to eliminate it. But it did not. Since then, I cannot visit a
> web
> page. When I run the diagnostic (Diagnostic Connection Problems), the
> following explanation is given: Winsock Diagnostic - info - error
> attempting
> to validate the winsock base providers:2....error - not all base service
> provider entries could be found in the winsock catalog. A reset is
> needed...
> Network Adapter Diagnostic - everything fine..... HTTP, HTTPS, FTD,
> Diagnostic - info - FTP (passive) successfully connected to
> ftp.microsoft.com.... info - HTTPS: successfully connected to
> ww.microsoft.com....error - could not make an HTTP connection....
> So I attempted to reset winsock. I googled the procedure to do this and
> I
> reset the winsock. I was able to surf the web again..... but after about
> 10
> minutes, I was unable to visit web pages again, same error with
> winsock.....I
> reset the winsock, and the same thing happened. Also, I attempted a
> windows
> restore to an earlier date, but it would no let me do it. What can I do
> now??
> Any ideas?? It is particularly strange, because I can connect to the
> internet, just not IE to visit web sites. Windows Live Messenger works
> fine,
> as does Yahoo Messenger. Also, Outlook Express is fine. Any suggestions
> would
> be greatly appreciated.
>

scootah8

ran your program. it says, press any key to continue, I press any key, and
nothing happens. ??????????



"The Real Truth MVP" wrote:

> Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system.
> Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here
> http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm
>
> --
> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>
>
>
>
> "scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:2C5529B3-E85B-4872-AA5C-E2840F658A40@microsoft.com...
> > For about a week now, I am having major problems visiting web sites thru
> > IE. I am using my laptop (wirelessly connected to router) to visit this
> > forum..... When I turned on my computer, some sort of virus was on it and
> > AVG
> > attempted to eliminate it. But it did not. Since then, I cannot visit a
> > web
> > page. When I run the diagnostic (Diagnostic Connection Problems), the
> > following explanation is given: Winsock Diagnostic - info - error
> > attempting
> > to validate the winsock base providers:2....error - not all base service
> > provider entries could be found in the winsock catalog. A reset is
> > needed...
> > Network Adapter Diagnostic - everything fine..... HTTP, HTTPS, FTD,
> > Diagnostic - info - FTP (passive) successfully connected to
> > ftp.microsoft.com.... info - HTTPS: successfully connected to
> > ww.microsoft.com....error - could not make an HTTP connection....
> > So I attempted to reset winsock. I googled the procedure to do this and
> > I
> > reset the winsock. I was able to surf the web again..... but after about
> > 10
> > minutes, I was unable to visit web pages again, same error with
> > winsock.....I
> > reset the winsock, and the same thing happened. Also, I attempted a
> > windows
> > restore to an earlier date, but it would no let me do it. What can I do
> > now??
> > Any ideas?? It is particularly strange, because I can connect to the
> > internet, just not IE to visit web sites. Windows Live Messenger works
> > fine,
> > as does Yahoo Messenger. Also, Outlook Express is fine. Any suggestions
> > would
> > be greatly appreciated.
> >
>
>

The Real Truth MVP

During which process/step does it do nothing and how long did you wait?


--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/




"scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2CD5799C-A0C8-46E4-88E3-26526B3774EE@microsoft.com...
> ran your program. it says, press any key to continue, I press any key, and
> nothing happens. ??????????
>
>
>
> "The Real Truth MVP" wrote:
>
>> Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system.
>> Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here
>> http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm
>>
>> --
>> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:2C5529B3-E85B-4872-AA5C-E2840F658A40@microsoft.com...
>> > For about a week now, I am having major problems visiting web sites
>> > thru
>> > IE. I am using my laptop (wirelessly connected to router) to visit this
>> > forum..... When I turned on my computer, some sort of virus was on it
>> > and
>> > AVG
>> > attempted to eliminate it. But it did not. Since then, I cannot visit a
>> > web
>> > page. When I run the diagnostic (Diagnostic Connection Problems), the
>> > following explanation is given: Winsock Diagnostic - info - error
>> > attempting
>> > to validate the winsock base providers:2....error - not all base
>> > service
>> > provider entries could be found in the winsock catalog. A reset is
>> > needed...
>> > Network Adapter Diagnostic - everything fine..... HTTP, HTTPS, FTD,
>> > Diagnostic - info - FTP (passive) successfully connected to
>> > ftp.microsoft.com.... info - HTTPS: successfully connected to
>> > ww.microsoft.com....error - could not make an HTTP connection....
>> > So I attempted to reset winsock. I googled the procedure to do this
>> > and
>> > I
>> > reset the winsock. I was able to surf the web again..... but after
>> > about
>> > 10
>> > minutes, I was unable to visit web pages again, same error with
>> > winsock.....I
>> > reset the winsock, and the same thing happened. Also, I attempted a
>> > windows
>> > restore to an earlier date, but it would no let me do it. What can I do
>> > now??
>> > Any ideas?? It is particularly strange, because I can connect to the
>> > internet, just not IE to visit web sites. Windows Live Messenger works
>> > fine,
>> > as does Yahoo Messenger. Also, Outlook Express is fine. Any suggestions
>> > would
>> > be greatly appreciated.
>> >
>>
>>

scootah8

Ok, I go to the start menu, then programs, then remove it. Your program
starts and a blue wiindow opens. It says: This tool will check your XP/2000
system for files and registry keys belonging to rogue spyware applications
and their installing trojans. Files detected will be removed. Press any key
to continue......I press any key and nothing happens. I wait about 10 minutes
and nothing happens.



"The Real Truth MVP" wrote:

> During which process/step does it do nothing and how long did you wait?
>
>
> --
> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>
>
>
>
> "scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:2CD5799C-A0C8-46E4-88E3-26526B3774EE@microsoft.com...
> > ran your program. it says, press any key to continue, I press any key, and
> > nothing happens. ??????????
> >
> >
> >
> > "The Real Truth MVP" wrote:
> >
> >> Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system.
> >> Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here
> >> http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm
> >>
> >> --
> >> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:2C5529B3-E85B-4872-AA5C-E2840F658A40@microsoft.com...
> >> > For about a week now, I am having major problems visiting web sites
> >> > thru
> >> > IE. I am using my laptop (wirelessly connected to router) to visit this
> >> > forum..... When I turned on my computer, some sort of virus was on it
> >> > and
> >> > AVG
> >> > attempted to eliminate it. But it did not. Since then, I cannot visit a
> >> > web
> >> > page. When I run the diagnostic (Diagnostic Connection Problems), the
> >> > following explanation is given: Winsock Diagnostic - info - error
> >> > attempting
> >> > to validate the winsock base providers:2....error - not all base
> >> > service
> >> > provider entries could be found in the winsock catalog. A reset is
> >> > needed...
> >> > Network Adapter Diagnostic - everything fine..... HTTP, HTTPS, FTD,
> >> > Diagnostic - info - FTP (passive) successfully connected to
> >> > ftp.microsoft.com.... info - HTTPS: successfully connected to
> >> > ww.microsoft.com....error - could not make an HTTP connection....
> >> > So I attempted to reset winsock. I googled the procedure to do this
> >> > and
> >> > I
> >> > reset the winsock. I was able to surf the web again..... but after
> >> > about
> >> > 10
> >> > minutes, I was unable to visit web pages again, same error with
> >> > winsock.....I
> >> > reset the winsock, and the same thing happened. Also, I attempted a
> >> > windows
> >> > restore to an earlier date, but it would no let me do it. What can I do
> >> > now??
> >> > Any ideas?? It is particularly strange, because I can connect to the
> >> > internet, just not IE to visit web sites. Windows Live Messenger works
> >> > fine,
> >> > as does Yahoo Messenger. Also, Outlook Express is fine. Any suggestions
> >> > would
> >> > be greatly appreciated.
> >> >
> >>
> >>
>
>

Rhonda Lea Kirk Fries

scootah8 wrote:
> Ok, I go to the start menu, then programs, then remove it. Your
> program starts and a blue wiindow opens. It says: This tool will
> check your XP/2000 system for files and registry keys belonging to
> rogue spyware applications and their installing trojans. Files
> detected will be removed. Press any key to continue......I press any
> key and nothing happens. I wait about 10 minutes and nothing happens.

"The Real Truth MVP" is not an MVP, and the software he has offered you
will do things to your machine that you do not want.

Read about PC Butts here:

http://translate.google.co.uk/transl...hl=en&ie=UTF-8

http://blog.malwareteks.com/pcbutts1...aga-continues/

http://www.viruslist.com/en/weblog?weblogid=197597102

http://www.besttechie.net/2006/09/07...s1-back-at-it/

http://temerc.blogspot.com/2006/09/p...are-thief.html

Also, he will screw up your hosts file by blocking good sites, such as
these:

# [Thieves and trolls]
127.0.0.1 www.pctipp.ch
127.0.0.1 pctipp.ch
127.0.0.1 www.raymond.cc
127.0.0.1 raymond.cc
127.0.0.1 www.claymania.com
127.0.0.1 claymania.com
127.0.0.1 www.elephantboycomputers.com
127.0.0.1 elephantboycomputers.com
127.0.0.1 www.it-mate.co.uk
127.0.0.1 it-mate.co.uk
127.0.0.1 mysteryfcm.co.uk
127.0.0.1 www.mysteryfcm.co.uk
127.0.0.1 www.internetinspiration.co.uk
127.0.0.1 internetinspiration.co.uk
127.0.0.1 www.mvps.org
127.0.0.1 mvps.org
127.0.0.1 bughunter.it-mate.co.uk
127.0.0.1 www.bughunter.it-mate.co.uk
127.0.0.1 www.siri.geekstogo.com
127.0.0.1 siri.geekstogo.com
127.0.0.1 siri.urz.free.fr
127.0.0.1 www.siri.urz.free.fr
127.0.0.1 noahdfear.geekstogo.com
127.0.0.1 www.noahdfear.geekstogo.com

> "The Real Truth MVP" wrote:
<snipped>
--
Rhonda Lea Kirk Fries

"You know you can indict a ham sandwich if you want to."
William J. Martini, Judge, United States District Court

The Real Truth MVP

The first thing it does is set a restore point. You should see a pop up
asking do you want to set a restore point, did that happen? If you don't
answer yes or no to that prompt it will not continue. Check to make sure the
window is not behind another window.

--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/




"scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AC01D786-292D-43A7-8E34-C00D9CFD8A58@microsoft.com...
> Ok, I go to the start menu, then programs, then remove it. Your program
> starts and a blue wiindow opens. It says: This tool will check your
> XP/2000
> system for files and registry keys belonging to rogue spyware applications
> and their installing trojans. Files detected will be removed. Press any
> key
> to continue......I press any key and nothing happens. I wait about 10
> minutes
> and nothing happens.
>
>
>
> "The Real Truth MVP" wrote:
>
>> During which process/step does it do nothing and how long did you wait?
>>
>>
>> --
>> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:2CD5799C-A0C8-46E4-88E3-26526B3774EE@microsoft.com...
>> > ran your program. it says, press any key to continue, I press any key,
>> > and
>> > nothing happens. ??????????
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "The Real Truth MVP" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your
>> >> system.
>> >> Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here
>> >> http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:2C5529B3-E85B-4872-AA5C-E2840F658A40@microsoft.com...
>> >> > For about a week now, I am having major problems visiting web
>> >> > sites
>> >> > thru
>> >> > IE. I am using my laptop (wirelessly connected to router) to visit
>> >> > this
>> >> > forum..... When I turned on my computer, some sort of virus was on
>> >> > it
>> >> > and
>> >> > AVG
>> >> > attempted to eliminate it. But it did not. Since then, I cannot
>> >> > visit a
>> >> > web
>> >> > page. When I run the diagnostic (Diagnostic Connection Problems),
>> >> > the
>> >> > following explanation is given: Winsock Diagnostic - info - error
>> >> > attempting
>> >> > to validate the winsock base providers:2....error - not all base
>> >> > service
>> >> > provider entries could be found in the winsock catalog. A reset is
>> >> > needed...
>> >> > Network Adapter Diagnostic - everything fine..... HTTP, HTTPS, FTD,
>> >> > Diagnostic - info - FTP (passive) successfully connected to
>> >> > ftp.microsoft.com.... info - HTTPS: successfully connected to
>> >> > ww.microsoft.com....error - could not make an HTTP connection....
>> >> > So I attempted to reset winsock. I googled the procedure to do
>> >> > this
>> >> > and
>> >> > I
>> >> > reset the winsock. I was able to surf the web again..... but after
>> >> > about
>> >> > 10
>> >> > minutes, I was unable to visit web pages again, same error with
>> >> > winsock.....I
>> >> > reset the winsock, and the same thing happened. Also, I attempted a
>> >> > windows
>> >> > restore to an earlier date, but it would no let me do it. What can I
>> >> > do
>> >> > now??
>> >> > Any ideas?? It is particularly strange, because I can connect to the
>> >> > internet, just not IE to visit web sites. Windows Live Messenger
>> >> > works
>> >> > fine,
>> >> > as does Yahoo Messenger. Also, Outlook Express is fine. Any
>> >> > suggestions
>> >> > would
>> >> > be greatly appreciated.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

The Real Truth MVP

Also if you want a version that does not set a restore point then email me
and I will send it to you. Use the email link at the bottom of my webpage.


--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/




"scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AC01D786-292D-43A7-8E34-C00D9CFD8A58@microsoft.com...
> Ok, I go to the start menu, then programs, then remove it. Your program
> starts and a blue wiindow opens. It says: This tool will check your
> XP/2000
> system for files and registry keys belonging to rogue spyware applications
> and their installing trojans. Files detected will be removed. Press any
> key
> to continue......I press any key and nothing happens. I wait about 10
> minutes
> and nothing happens.
>
>
>
> "The Real Truth MVP" wrote:
>
>> During which process/step does it do nothing and how long did you wait?
>>
>>
>> --
>> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:2CD5799C-A0C8-46E4-88E3-26526B3774EE@microsoft.com...
>> > ran your program. it says, press any key to continue, I press any key,
>> > and
>> > nothing happens. ??????????
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "The Real Truth MVP" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your
>> >> system.
>> >> Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here
>> >> http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "scootah8" <scootah8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:2C5529B3-E85B-4872-AA5C-E2840F658A40@microsoft.com...
>> >> > For about a week now, I am having major problems visiting web
>> >> > sites
>> >> > thru
>> >> > IE. I am using my laptop (wirelessly connected to router) to visit
>> >> > this
>> >> > forum..... When I turned on my computer, some sort of virus was on
>> >> > it
>> >> > and
>> >> > AVG
>> >> > attempted to eliminate it. But it did not. Since then, I cannot
>> >> > visit a
>> >> > web
>> >> > page. When I run the diagnostic (Diagnostic Connection Problems),
>> >> > the
>> >> > following explanation is given: Winsock Diagnostic - info - error
>> >> > attempting
>> >> > to validate the winsock base providers:2....error - not all base
>> >> > service
>> >> > provider entries could be found in the winsock catalog. A reset is
>> >> > needed...
>> >> > Network Adapter Diagnostic - everything fine..... HTTP, HTTPS, FTD,
>> >> > Diagnostic - info - FTP (passive) successfully connected to
>> >> > ftp.microsoft.com.... info - HTTPS: successfully connected to
>> >> > ww.microsoft.com....error - could not make an HTTP connection....
>> >> > So I attempted to reset winsock. I googled the procedure to do
>> >> > this
>> >> > and
>> >> > I
>> >> > reset the winsock. I was able to surf the web again..... but after
>> >> > about
>> >> > 10
>> >> > minutes, I was unable to visit web pages again, same error with
>> >> > winsock.....I
>> >> > reset the winsock, and the same thing happened. Also, I attempted a
>> >> > windows
>> >> > restore to an earlier date, but it would no let me do it. What can I
>> >> > do
>> >> > now??
>> >> > Any ideas?? It is particularly strange, because I can connect to the
>> >> > internet, just not IE to visit web sites. Windows Live Messenger
>> >> > works
>> >> > fine,
>> >> > as does Yahoo Messenger. Also, Outlook Express is fine. Any
>> >> > suggestions
>> >> > would
>> >> > be greatly appreciated.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>