NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103304 Share Posted July 28, 2009 HEEEELLLPPP !!!!! ( HAHAHA !!)....No seriously !...I foolishly took the bait from Microsoft and ' updated' my browser to 8 and have had NOTHING but a pain in the ass and a SLOW downloading computer..( when I run , just to make sure its NOT my connection, my speedtest, me results are 16.68 Mbps download and 5.12 Mbs up...so its not that...But OMG !!...Now my pages are like openeing in sections and when I try to scroll when its openeing...it gets all smeary...If that makes sense.... HELP ???? I even tried to set the date back..or whatever.. you know..when you set it back to the settings you had like 2 weeks ago , or whatever..I hope one of yall can help me !!Deana Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103308 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Welcome to Malwarebytes! Do you have Malwarebytes installed? and can you run a quick scan? Also tell me please what kind of anti-virus software you are using? and your OS is Vista? XP? regards... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103315 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Welcome to Malwarebytes! Do you have Malwarebytes installed? and can you run a quick scan? Also tell me please what kind of anti-virus software you are using? and your OS is Vista? XP? regards... Thanks for replying so fast !!...I have Cox cable so I get the Cox all in one McAfee for free...I really figured that it came with a Malware thingy, but I didnt see it listed..I saw the adware remover...Thanks for putting up with my ignorance ! HA !!DeanaOH...AND NOW,,,While Im cruisin tonite....When I go to pages, Im getting this McAfee page that says I shouldnt go there ( I have the Site Advisor downloaded but have NEVER gotten this).......Any idea ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103316 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Welcome to Malwarebytes! Do you have Malwarebytes installed? and can you run a quick scan? Also tell me please what kind of anti-virus software you are using? and your OS is Vista? XP? regards...Oh and to not ignore your initial question, no I dont....when I downloaded that stinkin Stopzilla today because I was so desperate to make my computer run normal, I realized I didnt even Google the comments or anything about it...Thats how I found this site. I also realized that its gonna take more than the act of Congress to remove this stuff, Im thinkin... Ha !!!! Again, I REALLY appreciate your help and time !!Deana Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103317 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Sometimes IE8 installs can cause problems because it will often fail to reregister certain dll's needed for some functions to work, this could be the issue. Windows XPMake sure you're logged in as an administratorClick on Start and click RunIn the Run box type cmd and press Enter or click OKIn the black command prompt window enter the following lines one at a time and press Enter after each one:regsvr32 msxml3.dllregsvr32 scrrun.dllregsvr32 jscript.dllWindows VistaMake sure you're logged in as an administratorClick the Start Orb and type cmdRight-click on cmd that appears at the top under Programs and select Run as administratorClick Continue at the User Account Control promptIn the black command prompt window enter the following lines one at a time and press Enter after each one:regsvr32 msxml3.dllregsvr32 scrrun.dllregsvr32 jscript.dllAfter doing that, see if MBAM will successfully update on the machines that were having trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103319 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Sometimes IE8 installs can cause problems because it will often fail to reregister certain dll's needed for some functions to work, this could be the issue. Windows XPMake sure you're logged in as an administratorClick on Start and click RunIn the Run box type cmd and press Enter or click OKIn the black command prompt window enter the following lines one at a time and press Enter after each one:regsvr32 msxml3.dllregsvr32 scrrun.dllregsvr32 jscript.dllWindows VistaMake sure you're logged in as an administratorClick the Start Orb and type cmdRight-click on cmd that appears at the top under Programs and select Run as administratorClick Continue at the User Account Control promptIn the black command prompt window enter the following lines one at a time and press Enter after each one:regsvr32 msxml3.dllregsvr32 scrrun.dllregsvr32 jscript.dllAfter doing that, see if MBAM will successfully update on the machines that were having trouble.After I typed the first line and hit enter, I got a " Load Library ("msxm13.dll")failed. The specified module could not be found Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103321 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Or you could remove IE8 (will give instructions if needed) & go back to IE 7 or IE 6I need an answer to my questions please... your anti virus software is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103323 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Or you could remove IE8 (will give instructions if needed) & go back to IE 7 or IE 6I need an answer to my questions please... your anti virus software is? I would love to change back to 7.....I see no benefit whatsoever to 8.... Im on McAfee Security Suite...Its what comes with Cox Cable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103324 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I would love to change back to 7.....I see no benefit whatsoever to 8.... Im on McAfee Security Suite...Its what comes with Cox CableOK 1 step at a time - go to start, then control Panel, open add/remove programs---look for IE8 and click remove. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103326 Share Posted July 28, 2009 OK 1 step at a time - go to start, then control Panel, open add/remove programs---look for IE8 and click remove.There isnt anything IE 8 or Explorer 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103328 Share Posted July 28, 2009 OK 1 step at a time - go to start, then control Panel, open add/remove programs---look for IE8 and click remove.OK..Im a dumbass..I found it...hang on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103329 Share Posted July 28, 2009 There isnt anything IE 8 or Explorer 8So Im gonna restart now....DONT LEAVE PLEASE !!!...HA !!...BRB ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103330 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I need something clear Microsoft and ' updated' my browser to 8 did you get IE8 from MS or anywhere else?and do you see it in add/remove programs? if you see it, Uninstall IE8 please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103332 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I need something clear did you get IE8 from MS or anywhere else?and do you see it in add/remove programs? if you see it, Uninstall IE8 pleaseWOOHOO !!!..That is gone !!!...Restarted and it looks normal EXCEPT for the Stopzilla....How do I delete that ???... Is it as simple as what we just did ??Deana Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103334 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I need something clear did you get IE8 from MS or anywhere else?and do you see it in add/remove programs? if you see it, Uninstall IE8 pleaseBTW..I got the IE8 form an automatic MS update thingy that I get when updtaes are available..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103335 Share Posted July 28, 2009 BTW..I got the IE8 form an automatic MS update thingy that I get when updtaes are available.....wait 1 please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103336 Share Posted July 28, 2009 wait 1 please I REALLY appreciate your help !!!...I feel REALLY stoopid, but I promise Im not ! HA ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103337 Share Posted July 28, 2009 To remove Stopzilla see this link: http://download.stopzilla.com/docs/stopzil...g_STOPzilla.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103339 Share Posted July 28, 2009 To remove Stopzilla see this link: http://download.stopzilla.com/docs/stopzil...g_STOPzilla.htmU are SO hired !! HAHAH !!....I had read , before I found this site, that I was gonna hafta go line by line and delete each 'dll' line, or something like thatThen I read on like cnet that it was extemely hard to get rid of all the registry keys, whatever that means...But I really appreciate your help....Hey....why do you think that my McAfee was telling me that there was a security issue with pages I visit every day, and it wouldnt let me go any further, unless I ' overrode' it ??...I didnt click override, but it was doing that with my homepage (1) that is my local TV channel news page...Also a few others I go to everyday....Ideas on this ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103340 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Post back when you have it removed please !!!regards... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103341 Share Posted July 28, 2009 But I really appreciate your help....Hey....why do you think that my McAfee was telling me that there was a security issue with pages I visit every day, and it wouldnt let me go any further,for Mcafee issues see: http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=18093 BUT if you do not know if you have Malwarebytes, the program? I don't know if that will help... I would call Cox Cable, & get on the phone with there tech support.. since your Mcafee came with your ISP... sound OK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103342 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Post back when you have it removed please !!!regards...ONE LAST THING and I PROMISE Ill quit bugging you !!!...I have a surround sound on my comuter ( woofer, a tweeter under the monitor, 2 speakers in front and 2 for behind me , or whatever ..) ....But anyways...Since I decided to update and screw my system up, I have one front speaker, that I can hear a hum in, but nothing comes out...all the rest work fine......It started when I did the IE8....Ive checked the back to make sure everythings plugged in...Its hard wired to the back of the speaker....so any ideas on this ?...I had a 4 year warranty that expired in Jan...so of course I cant have anyone come look at it ( Dell 8400)AgaianI SO appreciate your time, patience and knowledge !!Deana Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADumb Posted July 28, 2009 Author ID:103343 Share Posted July 28, 2009 for Mcafee issues see: http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=18093 BUT if you do not know if you have Malwarebytes, the program? I don't know if that will help... I would call Cox Cable, & get on the phone with there tech support.. since your Mcafee came with your ISP... sound OK?I dont have the Malwarebytes...Never heard of it til tonite....And Ive called about my McAfee before..called Cox, since it comes with my cable...the cable techs are here...the McAfee are in India or somewhere..VERY VERY VERY hard to do anything with them....BUT yes, I agree , its something they SHOULD diagnose....just didnt know if youd ever heard of a situation like this ..! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103344 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Go back into the Control Panel, Look for Sounds, Speech & audio, click on that, then click on, Sounds & Audio Devices, Look over all the tabs, move any sliding bar up to the 50% 75% level... see if that helps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird Posted July 28, 2009 ID:103345 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I dont have the Malwarebytes...Never heard of it til tonite....And Ive called about my McAfee before..called Cox, since it comes with my cable...the cable techs are here...the McAfee are in India or somewhere..VERY VERY VERY hard to do anything with them....BUT yes, I agree , its something they SHOULD diagnose....just didnt know if youd ever heard of a situation like this ..!Malwarebytes is here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/ read about it.. then you will knowalso here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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