Explorer 7 problems

onejontwo

Hi, has anybody out there in computer land had any trouble after installing the latest version of explorer (explorer 7 )? As I heve trouble reaching certain web sites (no not them kind of sites!!!) whereas before they were available but now appear to unavailable. Thanks in anticipation.

Reluctant_spender

Can you reach the sites you want with an alternate browser - Firefox

onejontwo

That's something I haven't tried yet , up to now I've used system restore and reverted back to the previous time and everything is okay until it re installs on auto update. Could it be the security internet settings? That's something else I need to try. Cheers.

Reluctant_spender

It could be, it could be the built in phishing sensor thing.
What sites are you having problems with, if you don't mind telling me

onejontwo

It seems to be the sites my daughter uses , such as the "friends" sites and "my web page " sites, sorry I can't be more specific as she says a few she used to visit (which I've checked and are harmless! are no longer available.

kev1n3

onejontwo wrote:

It seems to be the sites my daughter uses , such as the "friends" sites and "my web page " sites, sorry I can't be more specific as she says a few she used to visit (which I've checked and are harmless! are no longer available.

Have you sorted the problem yet?

I had the same problem, took me 9 days to figure it out.

get back to me if you need further help

onejontwo

No , not sorted yet , I'm awaiting your assistance with baited breath!!
It's so annoying when things are running smoothly then an auto update (which is supposed to enhance your PC operation) messes everything up!
Thanks in anticipation.

espresso

You don't have to accept every update that Bill's mob throws at you!

onejontwo

espresso wrote:

You don't have to accept every update that Bill's mob throws at you!

I know , but how do you know if the specific update is going to enhance or hinder your PC performance without trying it ?

kev1n3

IE7 is written to Highjack your system registry.. Have you recently scanned your system for Viruses, Trojan’s or Spyware?

If not, do so and get back to me.. If your virus scan finds any Trojans or viruses, Quarantine and let me know its name.


BTW..
YOU HAVE TO BE EXTREEMLY CAREFULL AND DOUBLE CHECK WHAT UPDATES YOU DOWNLOAD. IT CAN BE EXTREEMLY DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY A GENUINE POPUP THAT REQUESTS YOU UPDATE YOUR SOFTWARE OT SYSTEM, FROM THAT OF A POPUP LOOKING IDENTICAL CONTAINING, SPYWARE AND TROJANS THAT WILL INFECT YOUR SYSYEM.


Kev

onejontwo

Sorry about the delay, Ive scanned the PC twice one with microsoft defender and one with Mcafee , the result is no virus found!! What was the problem with yours? A virus?