IE is tooooo slow!!!!

[Aken]

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IE in win XP pro has suddenly become slow and it just dosnt open any pages.
this address bars shows this URL:

res:shdoclc.dll/dnserror.htm

what does it mean?

as such, i have no antivirus and patches in it. is it the reason?

pls guide me
aken

 

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aken


Spyware/Adware/Scumware has become a major player in compromising
computers.. they introduce viruses, trojans and worms.. they attempt to send
out information about you, and they also slow your computer down..



The worst of it is that you probably downloaded the spyware, albeit
inadvertently..



Your system has a built in firewall.. until you get something else, go into
the advanced section of your internet connection properties and enable it..
do it NOW..



Some basic steps to removing Spyware/Adware..



First step is to run a one shot virus remover.. I have found that McAfee
Stinger works for people.. download and run it..



http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/



You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware
are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them..
don't forget to check for updates after you have started them..



http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html



http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/



.... and this link is for the latest Microsoft helping..



http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx



Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this
function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for
updates..



http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/



If you have had your Internet browser hijacked, that is to say, you get
redirected through a search engine NOT of your choosing, you will need
different tools..



HijackThis is a popular and effective tool.. download it from here..



http://www.spychecker.com/download/download_hijackthis.html



CWShredder will eliminate CoolWebSearch and variants.. there is a free
download here..



CWShredder.. http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html



About:blank.. http://lunatic-skydance.de/mr/soft/SpoonWeg.exe





For other tools in the fight against spyware, visit this website and
bookmark it..



http://www.pchell.com



You must also run a firewall and anti-virus program.. here are some links
for you..



http://www.mcafee.com

http://www.symantec.com

http://www.zonealarm.com

http://www.kerio.com

http://www.gate.com

http://www.avast.com

http://www.grisoft.com





OK.. hopefully, your system is clean at least..



You need to install SP2 service pack.. the CD is obtainable from this link..



http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx



Until you get your system properly protected and updated, be careful where
you surf, and do not open any e-mail that looks even remotely suspicious..



Please return to this thread and provide feedback.. it is the only way that
helpers here can determine how effective the advice given has been..



Good luck..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"aken" <aken@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8B085A89-C071-456B-9FEB-D907EB937E7B@microsoft.com...
> IE in win XP pro has suddenly become slow and it just dosnt open any
> pages.
> this address bars shows this URL:
>
> res:shdoclc.dll/dnserror.htm
>
> what does it mean?
>
> as such, i have no antivirus and patches in it. is it the reason?
>
> pls guide me
> aken