I can't access any security web sites

[Jay Pursell]

Malwarebytes, Spybot, Symantec, Mcafee and Windows Update all return a Page Not Found message in IE6. (XP HE)

I cannot run any programs that need to access those sites to process data. I am sure I have some Spyware that is infecting my PC, and not allowing me to access these sites.

Can I copy Malwarebytes to a CD to run on the infected PC?

Any other ideas?

[mountaintree16]

can you access sites like msn.com, yahoo.com? or is it just the security websites and the like that you cannot access?

Yes, you can copy the Mbam Setup to a PC as well as current database definitions as laid out in Issue #4 here:

http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?s...ost&p=49525

Also as a side note, when replying, please use the "ADD REPLY" button or erase what the person you are replying to said, as this makes the forum easier to read.

As for other ideas, you can try the following to see if it helps:

Please do the following to see if it corrects it:

Step 1: Verify Internet Connectivity of Internet Explorer:

Backup the Registry:

Modifying the Registry can create unforeseen problems, so it always wise to create a backup before doing so.

• Please download ERUNT from here
  
• ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) is a free program that allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed.
  
• Double click on erunt-setup.exe to Install ERUNT by following the prompts.
  
• Use the default install settings but say NO to the portion that asks you to add ERUNT to the Start-Up folder. You can enable this option later if you wish.
  
• Start ERUNT either by double clicking on the desktop icon or choosing to start the program at the end of the setup process.
  
• Choose a location for the backup.
  
  • Note: the default location is C:\Windows\ERDNT which is acceptable.
    

  [*]Make sure that at least the first two check boxes are selected.

  [*]Click on OK

  [*]Then click on YES to create the folder.

Note: if it is necessary to restore the registry, open the backup folder and start ERDNT.exe

Once you've done your backup, please do the following:

• Click on Start and select Run
  
• In the Run box copy and paste the text in the following code box exactly as written and press Enter or click on OK:

  REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v GlobalUserOffline /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

  
  

• Try updating again and if it does not work then please proceed to Step 2
  

Step 2: Verify Your Internet Connection Settings:

• Open Internet Explorer
  
  • Note: It MUST be Internet Explorer, not Firefox, Opera, Chrome or any other internet browser
    

  [*]Click on Tools at the top and select Internet Options

  • Note: If you do not see Tools, press the Alt key on your keyboard and it will show up
    

  [*]Click on the Connections tab

  [*]Click on the LAN settings button

  [*]Under Automatic configuration make sure that the box next to Automatically detect settings is checked, if it is not, then click the box next to it to check it

  [*]Under Proxy server make sure that the box next to Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections). is not checked and if it is, click the box next to it to uncheck it

  [*]Click on the OK button to close the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window

  [*]Click on the OK button to close the Internet Options window

  [*]Try updating Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware again to see if it now works correctly

Now try updating Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware once more and if it does not work then please proceed to Step 3

Step 3: Exclude Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware's Files and Folders From Other Active Security Programs:

For Windows XP:

• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\zlib.dll
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.dll
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamext.dll
  
• C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\rules.ref
  
• C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbam.sys
  
• C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
  

For Windows Vista or Windows 7:

• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\zlib.dll
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.dll
  
• C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamext.dll
  
• C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\rules.ref
  
• C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbam.sys
  
• C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
  

For 64 bit versions of Windows Vista or Windows 7:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.exe
  
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
  
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
  
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\zlib.dll
  
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.dll
  
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamext.dll
  
• C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\rules.ref
  
• C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbam.sys
  
• C:\Windows\SysWoW64\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
  

Note: If using a software firewall besides the built in Windows Firewall you'll need to exclude them from it as well

The FAQ contains examples of setting file exclusions for some known AV products.

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If that does not do the trick for you and if you cannot transfer Mbam via CD, please do the following:

Please read and follow the directions here, skipping any steps you are unable to complete. Then post a NEW topic here.

One of the expert helpers there will give you one-on-one assistance when one becomes available.

Please note that it may take 48 hours or more for you to receive a response in the malware removal forum, as it is often busy at times. Please do not reply to your own post asking for help unless its been more than 48 hours since you originally posted, as this can make it appear as though you are being helped and take longer for you to get help.

If you are unable to do all or any of the steps in the link to the directions above, just post your problem into the forum I gave you a link to anyway and someone will be able to assist you.

After posting your new post make sure under options that you select Track this topic and choose one of the Email options so that you're alerted when someone has replied to your post.

Thank you

[Jay Pursell]

Yes, I can access non-security web sites like yahoo and MSN.

IE6 is working fine other than Security Web Sites.

I'll try your suggestion on loading Malwarebytes to a CD.

Thanks for your help Mountaintree16.

[DarkSnakeKobra]

Hi Jay Pursell and welcome to malwarebytes'!

Have you tried http://download.cnet.com/windows/ or http://www.softpedia.com/ ? Malwarebytes' can be downloaded straight from them.

[mountaintree16]

You're welcome, Jay!

Here's the link I prefer for downloading Mbam (if you want to try downloading it again):

http://majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_d5756.html

Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from the USA Download@MajorGeeks << Then click one of these to begin the download

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[YoKenny1]

Make sure XP HE has all Windows updates and install IE8 as IE6 is very insecure.

IE8 has a lot of security features:

Stay Safer Online

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/features/safer.aspx

[DarkSnakeKobra]

Make sure XP HE has all Windows updates and install IE8 as IE6 is very insecure.

IE8 has a lot of security features:

Stay Safer Online

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/features/safer.aspx

Windows update is blocked. Also wouldn't hurt to follow these instructions to start the removal process.

We don't work on Malware removal or diagnostics in the general forums.

Please print out, read and follow the directions here, skipping any steps you are unable to complete. Then post a NEW topic here.

One of the expert helpers there will give you one-on-one assistance when one becomes available.

After posting your new post make sure under options that you select Track this topic and choose one of the Email options so that you're alerted when someone has replied to your post.

Alternatively, as a paying customer, you can contact the help desk at support@malwarebytes.org

[krisgeek]

Have you tried using other browsers like Firefox or Opera?

Do they work on the security software websites you try to visit?