Which Internet Explorer

pompeyfaith

Ditch Internet explorer all together as all versions are plagued with errors and needing patching with updates to often.

As some have said here go for one of the others firefox being one of the best.

There are so many alternative options out now one wonders why so many people still chose to use I.E knowong that they are not bug free.

RobTang

marvin wrote: »

Wrong look it up or get a version of W7 64 like I have and try it and you will get a message saying IE9 is not allowed to be the default MS have decided this is the way it will be.

The included version on my new W7 is IE9

Then you have a very nice hacked version of Win7

Microsoft never updates the default browser with later builds of windows. I have an MSDN subscription courtesy of my employer I can download the lastest build and it will just have IE8 on it.
Even the latest XP build still starts with IE 6, the build of winxp that comes with win7 is still IE6.

There are slipstreamed version avaliable but these are not offical releases from microsoft

I can happily run Win7 64bit, with IE9 as my default browser

lucygotit

aliEnRIK wrote: »

IE9 should be fine to use

Before recommending an antivirus, id recommend posting a hijack script first so we can determine the best course of action (You really shouldnt be using a windows based computer without one)
Download HIJACK THIS (Make sure you click 'DOWNLOAD LATEST VERSION')
http://www.filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/
Click MAIN MENU then DO A SYSTEM SCAN AND SAVE A LOGFILE(Takes seconds) then post the log so we can see whats running
(do NOT do anything else with Hijack but scan and post the FULL log)
If you get a message that you cant write to the hosts file then Press the SHIFT key, and whilst holding it RIGHT CLICK and select RUN AS (admin)

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 8:25:38 PM, on 5/27/2011
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Acer\eManager\anbmServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Broadband\Bin\VmbService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\keyhook.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\Arcade\PCMService.exe
C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\Monitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Launch Manager\QtZgAcer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Broadband\Bin\MobileBroadband.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sistray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://global.acer.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://global.acer.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://global.acer.com/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - c:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.7.6406.1642\swg.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Google Toolbar - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LaunchApp] Alaunch
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiSPower] Rundll32.exe SiSPower.dll,ModeAgent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiS Windows KeyHook] C:\WINDOWS\system32\keyhook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCMService] "C:\Program Files\Arcade\PCMService.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] "C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSPY2002] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe /SYNC
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LManager] C:\Program Files\Launch Manager\QtZgAcer.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eRecoveryService] C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\Monitor.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MobileBroadband] C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Broadband\Bin\MobileBroadband.exe /silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] "C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe"
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: Utility Tray.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\system32\sistray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Google Sidewiki... - res://C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_6CE5017F567343CA.dll/cmsidewiki.html
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Browseui preloader - {438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: Notebook Manager Service (anbmService) - OSA Technologies Inc. - C:\Acer\eManager\anbmServ.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: Vodafone Mobile Broadband Service (VmbService) - Vodafone - C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Broadband\Bin\VmbService.exe

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Does this all look ok??

[Deleted User]

pompeyfaith wrote: »

There are so many alternative options out now one wonders why so many people still chose to use I.E knowong that they are not bug free.

An odd conclusion to draw when all browsers are regularly updated in response to security vulnerabilities.

GunJack

lucy, you need to update XP badly, service pack 3 has been out for a couple of years

marvin

RobTang wrote: »

Then you have a very nice hacked version of Win7

Microsoft never updates the default browser with later builds of windows. I have an MSDN subscription courtesy of my employer I can download the lastest build and it will just have IE8 on it.
Even the latest XP build still starts with IE 6, the build of winxp that comes with win7 is still IE6.

There are slipstreamed version avaliable but these are not offical releases from microsoft

I can happily run Win7 64bit, with IE9 as my default browser

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/forum/ie9-windows_7/make-internet-explorer-64-bit-the-default-to-run/7f59d57a-14d9-4c95-b339-bc03631e4047

[Deleted User]

You should be using the 32 bit version of Internet Explorer.

debitcardmayhem

GunJack wrote: »

lucy, you need to update XP badly, service pack 3 has been out for a couple of years

Yes Lucy follow GJ's advice, ignore the rest of the chatter, then hopefully (not realistic though) the "I know better than you brigade" will leave your thread alone

Edit: But of course you need IE to use windows update ..... but 6 is fine for this for now.

pompeyfaith

Yes indeed many are updated to newer versions because features have been added, however they do not get the threats that I.E get and are also not open to hacking like I.E is.

debitcardmayhem

Also it may be worth using MSE (or avast or avira) for a day or two from here http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security_essentials/default.aspx