default mail

now it says my default mail is not set up correctly.....?

-----Original Message-----
now it says my default mail is not set up correctly.....?
man i am a real dummy what do you mean repair install
internet tools ,thats where multimedia is isnt it.i dont
have any volume.and what with the adware and stuff..plse
break it down for me

IE ToolsInternet OptionsProgramsIE should check to see whether it's the
default browser (Is this checked?)

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(FileIdentitiesAdd new identity). Assuming all is well, import messages
from the old Identity before deleting it (FileIdentitiesManage
Identities).

Are you up-to-date at Windows Update?

Otherwise I think we've all run out of ideas. Re-registering OE as the
default and MailTo/SendTo didn't help. Overinstalling IE6-SP1 didn't help.
Uninstalling Firefox/Thunderbird and cleaning up your Registry didn't help.
The only thing left is reinstalling Windows, Kevin.
--
[Crossposted to] Win98-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...gen_discussion

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
I have used ! and @ with no change. I don't have Outlook installed. I did
in the past, but took it off when I did not use it. I have Office 97 Small
Business edition available, if needed. I am using some of the rest of
Office
97.
I'm nor sure what you mean by enabled. OE is my default mail and news
handler in the OE Tools-Options-General tab, as well as the Programs
screen in Internet Options.


"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
Please *try*...

1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

Is MS Office or Outlook also installed?

Have you enabled?...

IE ToolsInternet OptionsProgramsIE should check to see if... ?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
My apologies, I plead unfamiliarity with the group's customs. Also, I
appreciate the link to the MS news server. I am using that now to access
this group. IE is my default browser and OE is my default mail and news
handler. I have reinstalled using ie6setup.exe in my Windows Update
files stored locally. I tried reinstalling again after using regedit to
change the IsInstalled values for IE and OE to "0". Still no luck. I
had tried doing them both together without solving the problem. Just to
be sure I went back and followed the process twice, each time only
using one program. Still the same. I appreciate the suggestions. They
all seem reasonable and probably should have worked. I have read the
suggested MS bulletins carefully and believe I am following the
directions to the letter. I usually print them out to be sure. I am
stumped, but again, I appreciate the assistance you all have offered.
Kevin

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
Please don't snip previous messages, Kevin. Doing so risks being
ignored by those most likely to help.

Have you re-established IE as the default browser in Win98?
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=284456

Yes


After doing so:

1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

No


If still no joy, see:

SendTo and E-mail Links Do Not Work Using Outlook Express as Default
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

Not really the problem. OE is the default according to the OE "Tools"
"General" tab and the "Programs" tab of Internet Options, as well as the
registry keys suggested.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In Win98, IE/OE6-SP1 may be overinstalled:

First, close *everything* via CTRL+ALT+DEL except Windows Explorer
(includes your AV program, Scheduled Tasks, Screensaver, and going
offline). StartRunIE6Setup.exe. Select Minimal - Custom; Select all
the parts you use, including OE (but none you didn't originally
download) and overinstall. Should take about 2 minutes. Reboot the
computer.

Now, with AV and all other running processes still closed, check in at
Windows Update for additional updates and patches you may need.

No luck


--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
I just tried Method 2 from http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
and still no change. I may just have to live with it, for a while.
Kevin


"Kevin D" wrote in message
...
I went to the add/remove box and first ran the repair tool. No
help, so I uninstalled the programs. Then I went to Windows Update
page and reinstalled IE6, which included OE6. It must have still
been stored in my temp files from before. I have dial-up and the
installation zipped through in seconds. The ALT commands flowed
smoothly through the menus, but with no results at the end.
Next I'll take a crack at method 2 on
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378 .
---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 8/6/04


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04

I will try the Identity change. It is one area I have never explored. I
appreciate the help you all have offered. You obviously know a lot about the
software and your ideas seemed very sound.
Kevin

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
IE ToolsInternet OptionsProgramsIE should check to see whether it's the
default browser (Is this checked?)

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(FileIdentitiesAdd new identity). Assuming all is well, import messages
from the old Identity before deleting it (FileIdentitiesManage
Identities).

Are you up-to-date at Windows Update?

Otherwise I think we've all run out of ideas. Re-registering OE as the
default and MailTo/SendTo didn't help. Overinstalling IE6-SP1 didn't
help.
Uninstalling Firefox/Thunderbird and cleaning up your Registry didn't
help.
The only thing left is reinstalling Windows, Kevin.
--
[Crossposted to] Win98-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...gen_discussion

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
I have used ! and @ with no change. I don't have Outlook installed. I
did
in the past, but took it off when I did not use it. I have Office 97
Small
Business edition available, if needed. I am using some of the rest of
Office
97.
I'm nor sure what you mean by enabled. OE is my default mail and news
handler in the OE Tools-Options-General tab, as well as the Programs
screen in Internet Options.


"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
Please *try*...

1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

Is MS Office or Outlook also installed?

Have you enabled?...

IE ToolsInternet OptionsProgramsIE should check to see if... ?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
My apologies, I plead unfamiliarity with the group's customs. Also, I
appreciate the link to the MS news server. I am using that now to
access
this group. IE is my default browser and OE is my default mail and
news
handler. I have reinstalled using ie6setup.exe in my Windows Update
files stored locally. I tried reinstalling again after using regedit
to
change the IsInstalled values for IE and OE to "0". Still no luck. I
had tried doing them both together without solving the problem. Just
to
be sure I went back and followed the process twice, each time only
using one program. Still the same. I appreciate the suggestions. They
all seem reasonable and probably should have worked. I have read the
suggested MS bulletins carefully and believe I am following the
directions to the letter. I usually print them out to be sure. I am
stumped, but again, I appreciate the assistance you all have offered.
Kevin

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
Please don't snip previous messages, Kevin. Doing so risks being
ignored by those most likely to help.

Have you re-established IE as the default browser in Win98?
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=284456

Yes


After doing so:

1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

No


If still no joy, see:

SendTo and E-mail Links Do Not Work Using Outlook Express as Default
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

Not really the problem. OE is the default according to the OE "Tools"
"General" tab and the "Programs" tab of Internet Options, as well as
the
registry keys suggested.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In Win98, IE/OE6-SP1 may be overinstalled:

First, close *everything* via CTRL+ALT+DEL except Windows Explorer
(includes your AV program, Scheduled Tasks, Screensaver, and going
offline). StartRunIE6Setup.exe. Select Minimal - Custom; Select
all
the parts you use, including OE (but none you didn't originally
download) and overinstall. Should take about 2 minutes. Reboot the
computer.

Now, with AV and all other running processes still closed, check in
at
Windows Update for additional updates and patches you may need.

No luck


--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
I just tried Method 2 from http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
and still no change. I may just have to live with it, for a while.
Kevin


"Kevin D" wrote in message
...
I went to the add/remove box and first ran the repair tool. No
help, so I uninstalled the programs. Then I went to Windows Update
page and reinstalled IE6, which included OE6. It must have still
been stored in my temp files from before. I have dial-up and the
installation zipped through in seconds. The ALT commands flowed
smoothly through the menus, but with no results at the end.
Next I'll take a crack at method 2 on
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378 .
---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 8/6/04


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04



---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04

The new identity did not help either. I may do the reinstallation, but not
right away. I will wait until I have an afternoon to kill to start that job.
Thanks again for your suggestions.
Kevin

"Kevin D" wrote in message
...
I will try the Identity change. It is one area I have never explored. I
appreciate the help you all have offered. You obviously know a lot about
the
software and your ideas seemed very sound.
Kevin

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
IE ToolsInternet OptionsProgramsIE should check to see whether it's
the
default browser (Is this checked?)

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(FileIdentitiesAdd new identity). Assuming all is well, import
messages
from the old Identity before deleting it (FileIdentitiesManage
Identities).

Are you up-to-date at Windows Update?

Otherwise I think we've all run out of ideas. Re-registering OE as the
default and MailTo/SendTo didn't help. Overinstalling IE6-SP1 didn't
help.
Uninstalling Firefox/Thunderbird and cleaning up your Registry didn't
help.
The only thing left is reinstalling Windows, Kevin.
--
[Crossposted to] Win98-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...gen_discussion

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
I have used ! and @ with no change. I don't have Outlook installed. I
did
in the past, but took it off when I did not use it. I have Office 97
Small
Business edition available, if needed. I am using some of the rest of

Office
97.
I'm nor sure what you mean by enabled. OE is my default mail and news
handler in the OE Tools-Options-General tab, as well as the Programs
screen in Internet Options.


"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
Please *try*...

1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

Is MS Office or Outlook also installed?

Have you enabled?...

IE ToolsInternet OptionsProgramsIE should check to see if... ?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
My apologies, I plead unfamiliarity with the group's customs. Also,
I
appreciate the link to the MS news server. I am using that now to
access
this group. IE is my default browser and OE is my default mail and
news
handler. I have reinstalled using ie6setup.exe in my Windows Update
files stored locally. I tried reinstalling again after using regedit
to
change the IsInstalled values for IE and OE to "0". Still no luck. I
had tried doing them both together without solving the problem. Just
to
be sure I went back and followed the process twice, each time only
using one program. Still the same. I appreciate the suggestions.
They
all seem reasonable and probably should have worked. I have read the
suggested MS bulletins carefully and believe I am following the
directions to the letter. I usually print them out to be sure. I am
stumped, but again, I appreciate the assistance you all have
offered.
Kevin

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
Please don't snip previous messages, Kevin. Doing so risks being
ignored by those most likely to help.

Have you re-established IE as the default browser in Win98?
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=284456

Yes


After doing so:

1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

No


If still no joy, see:

SendTo and E-mail Links Do Not Work Using Outlook Express as
Default
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

Not really the problem. OE is the default according to the OE
"Tools"
"General" tab and the "Programs" tab of Internet Options, as well as
the
registry keys suggested.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In Win98, IE/OE6-SP1 may be overinstalled:

First, close *everything* via CTRL+ALT+DEL except Windows Explorer
(includes your AV program, Scheduled Tasks, Screensaver, and going
offline). StartRunIE6Setup.exe. Select Minimal - Custom; Select
all
the parts you use, including OE (but none you didn't originally
download) and overinstall. Should take about 2 minutes. Reboot the
computer.

Now, with AV and all other running processes still closed, check in
at
Windows Update for additional updates and patches you may need.

No luck


--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
I just tried Method 2 from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
and still no change. I may just have to live with it, for a while.
Kevin


"Kevin D" wrote in message
...
I went to the add/remove box and first ran the repair tool. No
help, so I uninstalled the programs. Then I went to Windows
Update
page and reinstalled IE6, which included OE6. It must have still
been stored in my temp files from before. I have dial-up and the
installation zipped through in seconds. The ALT commands flowed
smoothly through the menus, but with no results at the end.
Next I'll take a crack at method 2 on
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378 .
---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 8/6/04


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04



---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04




---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04

Bookmark:

Restoring Win98
http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/w98_restore.html
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Before reinstalling Windows, it'd be best to...

Check your system for "hijackware":

Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm

CoolWebSearch Chronicles
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in
background:

1. CWShredder (fix all found)

2. Ad-Aware (fix all found)

3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red)

Important: You *must* seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each
and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch
everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis
(http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe) is the preferred
tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware. **Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**

[Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.]

Also:

1. Download and run Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then...

2. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...02092715262339)
and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01052409420406)
with nothing else running in background. Note the files identified and
removed then find the corresponding page for the file at your AV maker's
online support pages (e.g.,
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...favorites.html)
and follow all Removal steps.

WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new
Restore Point then Disk Cleanup More options Delete all but the most
recent Restore Point.

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957
--
~PA Bear

Kevin D wrote:
The new identity did not help either. I may do the reinstallation, but not
right away. I will wait until I have an afternoon to kill to start that
job. Thanks again for your suggestions.
Kevin

"Kevin D" wrote in message
...
I will try the Identity change. It is one area I have never explored. I
appreciate the help you all have offered. You obviously know a lot about
the software and your ideas seemed very sound.
Kevin

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
IE ToolsInternet OptionsProgramsIE should check to see whether it's
the default browser (Is this checked?)

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(FileIdentitiesAdd new identity). Assuming all is well, import
messages from the old Identity before deleting it
(FileIdentitiesManage Identities).

Are you up-to-date at Windows Update?

Otherwise I think we've all run out of ideas. Re-registering OE as the
default and MailTo/SendTo didn't help. Overinstalling IE6-SP1 didn't
help. Uninstalling Firefox/Thunderbird and cleaning up your Registry
didn't help. The only thing left is reinstalling Windows, Kevin.
--
[Crossposted to] Win98-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...gen_discussion

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
I have used ! and @ with no change. I don't have Outlook installed. I
did in the past, but took it off when I did not use it. I have Office
97 Small Business edition available, if needed. I am using some of the
rest of

Office
97.
I'm nor sure what you mean by enabled. OE is my default mail and news
handler in the OE Tools-Options-General tab, as well as the Programs
screen in Internet Options.


"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
Please *try*...

1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

Is MS Office or Outlook also installed?

Have you enabled?...

IE ToolsInternet OptionsProgramsIE should check to see if... ?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
My apologies, I plead unfamiliarity with the group's customs. Also, I
appreciate the link to the MS news server. I am using that now to
access this group. IE is my default browser and OE is my default
mail and news handler. I have reinstalled using ie6setup.exe in my
Windows Update files stored locally. I tried reinstalling again
after using regedit to change the IsInstalled values for IE and OE
to "0". Still no luck. I had tried doing them both together without
solving the problem. Just to be sure I went back and followed the
process twice, each time only using one program. Still the same. I
appreciate the suggestions. They all seem reasonable and probably
should have worked. I have read the suggested MS bulletins carefully
and believe I am following the directions to the letter. I usually
print them out to be sure. I am stumped, but again, I appreciate the
assistance you all have offered. Kevin

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
Please don't snip previous messages, Kevin. Doing so risks being
ignored by those most likely to help.

Have you re-established IE as the default browser in Win98?
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=284456

Yes


After doing so:

1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

No


If still no joy, see:

SendTo and E-mail Links Do Not Work Using Outlook Express as Default
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

Not really the problem. OE is the default according to the OE "Tools"
"General" tab and the "Programs" tab of Internet Options, as well as
the registry keys suggested.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In Win98, IE/OE6-SP1 may be overinstalled:

First, close *everything* via CTRL+ALT+DEL except Windows Explorer
(includes your AV program, Scheduled Tasks, Screensaver, and going
offline). StartRunIE6Setup.exe. Select Minimal - Custom; Select
all the parts you use, including OE (but none you didn't originally
download) and overinstall. Should take about 2 minutes. Reboot the
computer.

Now, with AV and all other running processes still closed, check in
at Windows Update for additional updates and patches you may need.

No luck


--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
I just tried Method 2 from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
and still no change. I may just have to live with it, for a while.
Kevin


"Kevin D" wrote in message
...
I went to the add/remove box and first ran the repair tool. No
help, so I uninstalled the programs. Then I went to Windows Update
page and reinstalled IE6, which included OE6. It must have still
been stored in my temp files from before. I have dial-up and the
installation zipped through in seconds. The ALT commands flowed
smoothly through the menus, but with no results at the end.
Next I'll take a crack at method 2 on
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378 .
---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 8/6/04


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04



---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04




---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04

Thanks. I think I will wait a couple of days, though. We are expecting a
hurricane soon. I'll probably wait until the weekend.
Kevin

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
Bookmark:

Restoring Win98
http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/w98_restore.html
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Before reinstalling Windows, it'd be best to...

Check your system for "hijackware":

Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm

CoolWebSearch Chronicles
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in
background:

1. CWShredder (fix all found)

2. Ad-Aware (fix all found)

3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red)

Important: You *must* seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each
and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch
everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis
(http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe) is the preferred
tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware. **Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
or
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**

[Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.]

Also:

1. Download and run Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then...

2. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files

(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...02092715262339)
and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode

(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01052409420406)
with nothing else running in background. Note the files identified and
removed then find the corresponding page for the file at your AV maker's
online support pages (e.g.,

http://securityresponse.symantec.com...favorites.html)
and follow all Removal steps.

WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new
Restore Point then Disk Cleanup More options Delete all but the most
recent Restore Point.

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957
--
~PA Bear

Kevin D wrote:
The new identity did not help either. I may do the reinstallation, but
not
right away. I will wait until I have an afternoon to kill to start that
job. Thanks again for your suggestions.
Kevin

"Kevin D" wrote in message
...
I will try the Identity change. It is one area I have never explored. I
appreciate the help you all have offered. You obviously know a lot
about
the software and your ideas seemed very sound.
Kevin

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
IE ToolsInternet OptionsProgramsIE should check to see whether it's
the default browser (Is this checked?)

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default
Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(FileIdentitiesAdd new identity). Assuming all is well, import
messages from the old Identity before deleting it
(FileIdentitiesManage Identities).

Are you up-to-date at Windows Update?

Otherwise I think we've all run out of ideas. Re-registering OE as
the
default and MailTo/SendTo didn't help. Overinstalling IE6-SP1 didn't
help. Uninstalling Firefox/Thunderbird and cleaning up your Registry
didn't help. The only thing left is reinstalling Windows, Kevin.
--
[Crossposted to] Win98-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...gen_discussion

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
I have used ! and @ with no change. I don't have Outlook installed. I
did in the past, but took it off when I did not use it. I have Office
97 Small Business edition available, if needed. I am using some of
the
rest of

Office
97.
I'm nor sure what you mean by enabled. OE is my default mail and news
handler in the OE Tools-Options-General tab, as well as the Programs
screen in Internet Options.


"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
Please *try*...

1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

Is MS Office or Outlook also installed?

Have you enabled?...

IE ToolsInternet OptionsProgramsIE should check to see if...
?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2

What You Should Know About Spyware

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
My apologies, I plead unfamiliarity with the group's customs. Also,
I
appreciate the link to the MS news server. I am using that now to
access this group. IE is my default browser and OE is my default
mail and news handler. I have reinstalled using ie6setup.exe in my
Windows Update files stored locally. I tried reinstalling again
after using regedit to change the IsInstalled values for IE and OE
to "0". Still no luck. I had tried doing them both together without
solving the problem. Just to be sure I went back and followed the
process twice, each time only using one program. Still the same. I
appreciate the suggestions. They all seem reasonable and probably
should have worked. I have read the suggested MS bulletins
carefully
and believe I am following the directions to the letter. I usually
print them out to be sure. I am stumped, but again, I appreciate
the
assistance you all have offered. Kevin

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
Please don't snip previous messages, Kevin. Doing so risks
being
ignored by those most likely to help.

Have you re-established IE as the default browser in Win98?
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=284456

Yes


After doing so:

1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

No


If still no joy, see:

SendTo and E-mail Links Do Not Work Using Outlook Express as
Default
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

Not really the problem. OE is the default according to the OE
"Tools"
"General" tab and the "Programs" tab of Internet Options, as well
as
the registry keys suggested.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In Win98, IE/OE6-SP1 may be overinstalled:

First, close *everything* via CTRL+ALT+DEL except Windows Explorer
(includes your AV program, Scheduled Tasks, Screensaver, and going
offline). StartRunIE6Setup.exe. Select Minimal - Custom; Select
all the parts you use, including OE (but none you didn't
originally
download) and overinstall. Should take about 2 minutes. Reboot
the
computer.

Now, with AV and all other running processes still closed, check
in
at Windows Update for additional updates and patches you may need.

No luck


--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Kevin D wrote:
I just tried Method 2 from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
and still no change. I may just have to live with it, for a
while.
Kevin


"Kevin D" wrote in message
...
I went to the add/remove box and first ran the repair tool. No
help, so I uninstalled the programs. Then I went to Windows
Update
page and reinstalled IE6, which included OE6. It must have still
been stored in my temp files from before. I have dial-up and the
installation zipped through in seconds. The ALT commands flowed
smoothly through the menus, but with no results at the end.
Next I'll take a crack at method 2 on
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378 .
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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 8/6/04


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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04



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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04




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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04



---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04