Summary: On this site, Computing.Net, when I create a desktop shortcut to a particular page by using the right-click context menu, it sometimes works. At other...
Summary: I have always used Facebook with easy access. Ever since I downloaded AVG anti-virus, it has been restricted. I have checked the restricted sites and ...
Summary: Sorry I don't have xp to test it. Here is a quote from the site. "IE-SPYAD works just fine with the version of Internet Explorer that ships with Windo...
Summary: I can't explain why it's saying your shortcut icon is infected with lop but someone posted on another forum who was using ie-spyad (adds items to the ...
Summary: A growing frustration with many web sites on the 'Net is the use of pop-up or pop-under, or completely-take-over-your-computer advertising. There are ...
Summary: Rocko, Opne your internet explorer ----> Tools----->Internet Options ----> then goto ---->Security tab. Cliock on the restricted sites list and see if...
Summary: My Internet Explorer (v. 6) was apparently hijacked (home page reset to popup.nav). Explorer kept opening itself every few minutes and attempting to ...
Summary: a friend's computer has been hacked and in the end I will probably end up reformatting and re-installing the OS, but for now I need to get her access ...
Summary: Hello everybody. I have the following simple question. How can i import the URL from a text file to the Trusted Zones in Internet Explorer 5.0 and up ...
Summary: Hi, I have a private internet connection at home; but from few days I am not able to access any adult sites. While surfing on google; even if bymistak...
Summary: I haven't been able to run the housecall online scan for about 2 weeks. It stops downloading the page soon after I try to download the programming tha...
Summary: Glad you worked it out, and some tips under my name to keep you safe. And this is a must have; IE-SPYAD: Restricted Sites List for Internet Explorer ...
Summary: In addition to Spywareblaster and Spywareguard, another "prevention" tool that I use is ie-spyad. It adds a list of restricted sites to Internet Expl...
Summary: Abnormal, Thanks for the help. I have added the restricted sites mentioned on that other persons thread and I am checking out the Hijack prevention ti...
Summary: Dunno, couldn't go there because it's on my Restricted Sites list (which I keep to max security). It could well be chinese or any other language. I t...
Summary: The qhost trojan puts sites like google, yahoo in the hosts file. (restricted sites) I don't see them in your log. This is bad, R3 - Default URLSearch...
Summary: To help protect my computer from spyware (and other intrusions) I am currently using the following programs: -IE internet security settings set to not...
Summary: You can check it out here Click the dropdown menu for more options. But as Danny says, calling a real virus "Joke.exe" or something to put you offgua...
Summary: That idea has been around a long time--only thing is that it slows down the download process and many web pages will not allow you to read them if the...
Summary: I was not sure if you put that there. Here is some info on trusted and restricted sites. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/security/set...
Summary: MUNF, glad it worked for you. I have some tips under my name to stay safe, and this to block the crap sites. IE-SPYAD: Restricted Sites List for Inter...
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