Rick:
this sounds like a winsock problem caused by spyware.
type "winsock fix" into a search eng.
and you will find info.
there is a winsock fix file you can download
to modify the registry:
http://www.webattack.com/get/winsockxpfix.html

I tried it on a couple of computers and it fixed the problem.
Of course you can modify the registry manually too.
back up the winsock key(s) first.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 6:44 PM
Subject: [PCSOFT] IE 6 and OE5.5 Problem


Hi,

I have a lady who suddenly cannot browse the net as she gets only a “this
page cannot be displayed” whenever she tries. Also her OE “encounters a
problem” on start and closes. She has a Celeron ( not sure what) with 256
ram running 98se. She has installed all updates. She was also running Kerio
Personal firewall and AVG. The problem began last week when Kerio reported a
problem locating a file and wouldn’t open. (No idea what file). So she
uninstalled it using add/remove programs. Then she could not browse or use
her email even though the connection to the isp is made.

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