*I use AVG.  Chrome and Firefox run fine.  But some sites will only work
with IE.  I wish I could uninstall IE and reinstall it, I figure that would
fix it.  Like a reset type of thing.

Diane
*
On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 12:41 AM, Peter Ekkerman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Diane,
>
> Looks like you may have to delve into the settings of IE. Security is set
> too high in a sense.
> Check the Phishing filter settings and also if you have website checking
> turned on.
> Another reason could be interference from your AV program.
> Eg. AVG has Linkscanner, which , if improperly set ,won't allow you to go
> anywhere.
> Others may have similar features. WOT is another one that can create havoc.
> You may have to start "white-listing" safe pages.
> I consider these add-ons obnoxious in themselves since they often unfairly
> condemn certain websites
> and it often takes ages to have them  (the companies) correct their
> opinion.
> Many businesses have been adversely affected by these unfair assessments of
> their websites.
>
> While it may well be due to a virus or other malware, this could be cured
> by
> running the appropriate scans for that.
>
> I have said this many times before ,but maybe this will get your attention
> and that of the other list readers:
> Please use a "condom" for your browser . Some names: Sandboxie ,BufferZone
> and others.
> Don't be fooled by the so-called private browser settings. They do nothing
> to protect you when you click
> a malicious link on a website.
> The above programs "sandbox" the browser and anything that is handled
> through it stays in this sandbox.
> Pick up a virus, spyware or rogue program and it can't harm your system.
> Just delete the "sandbox' and it's gone.
>
> HTH,
> Peter E.
> PS. For your convenience:
> Sandboxie   http://www.sandboxie.com/
> BufferZone  http://www.trustware.com/
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Katz"
> Sent: Monday, 16 May, 2011 10:49 PM
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: [PCSOFT] Internet Explorer
>
> *I'm running IE on a Compaq computer running Vista.  Seems there is a
> password on it that won't allow me to see any sites that don't have a
> rating.  Can't get to Google.com or anything.  I don't know the password
> and
> suspect a virus is to blame.
>
> I tried to delete IE and reinstall it, but wasn't able to do neither.
>
> Also found a bunch of mini porn downloads in my user download folder.
> Obviously a virus or something.  I deleted it all and moved the folder out
> of the user folder.
>
> Any solutions?
>
> Thanks.
>
> *
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