Beware of Microsoft half-product

[blindman]

As I do not use IE at all, after update, every few moments Microsoft Internet Explorer comes up with message:
The webpage you requested is not available offline.To view this page, click Connect......


Will have to de-install ASAP.
Guessing why does it do all the time..........?

Cheers Folks

[Spanrz]

It's lost your internet connection settings, or you are being disconnected from the net regularly. (??)

Usually when I disconnect the LAN off my machine (or the ADSL modem resets), it comes up with that.

Check your net connection and or settings.

[blindman]

Connection is fine (I am using Firefox) and IE is not even started!
I am just trying to tell you this application wants to connect on its own!

[Kal]

You have malware on your computer.

Install and run the software from http://www.malwarebytes.org/ make sure you update the program after you install it but before you do the run. I'd suggest a full scan.

[dpastern]

I'd agree, probably a dialler. I'd also recommend that you download, install and update spybot (I find it better than the competition to be honest).

Dave

[kustard]

Also, give CCleaner a go. I use MBAM, SpyBot S&D and CCleaner as part of my regular computer servicing.

[blindman]

Thank you guys, http://www.malwarebytes.org/ installed and showed malware! It means NOD32 is not so good as I thought.
Clear skies

[mac]

NOD32 is anti-virus software, not anti-malware software. You need to have both running on your PC. Otherwise, get a Mac where you don't need either... :)

[GTB_an_Owl]

Nev

nod32 is not meant to grab spyware - it is an antivirus program

if you want to include spyware protection (with nod32) you need to purchase the ESS version

i personally have used for many years nod32/spybot - and they work just great to-gether

geoff

[mithrandir]

Or BSD/Linux/Solaris and not have to worry about Macs now becoming popular enough for people to write malware for them. :D

[Redshift]

Ubuntu is worth a look. It's a free operating system similar to Linux. Like with a lot of systems you can also have a dual operating system set-up so you can switch to Windows whenever you want.

[mac]

:thumbsup:

[mac]

Yes, Ubuntu is very popular now amongst those who want to 'taste' Linux. I run it on Sun VirtualBox.

[dpastern]

Umm, Ubuntu is GNU/Linux. Not sure where you get the "similar" from lol!

As someone who uses Linux at home and at work, on a daily basis, I can only caution people against moving to Linux without any forethought. Any operating system can be compromised, yes, even OS X. Solaris is not safe either, nor are the BSDs (freeBSD, openBSD, netBSD, etc). Serious crackers are now working more and more with rootkits. If you want to use something like Linux, my suggestion is to install something like Debian, and then make use of the excellent article on hardening Debian to tie it down. Before even connecting the machine to a network, install tripwire, and burn the results to a non re-writeable CD/DVD. NEVER install from non reputable 3rd parties (src or binary package). Run chkrootkit and rootkithunter on a regular basis. And yes, install something like f-prot for Linux. Experimental rootkits are now actually infecting the ROM chips on things like videocards. Wipe your hdd or MBR and it'll do you no good.

viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, malware, you name it, are worries on ALL operating system platforms. There are even rootkits that attack Windows. No system is safe.

Dave

[stephenb]

Also try AVG Free 8.5 Virus protection at: http://free.avg.com/au-en/homepage

Nev, delete IE from your system through Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs

I have used it for many years, as has many of my family and friends and it has always had good reviews. I run it every week and it picks up and cleans my systems. I've never had any issues.

My system is Windows XP (one of two licenced products on my computer, the other being Acronis True Image). All the rest , including Firefox and Thunderbird, are open sourced applications.

Note: I tried Ubuntu for a while and whilst I enjoyed it and it worked flawlessly, it does take some getting used to, and in the end I reverted to Win XP Home because I know more about how XP works than Ubuntu.

I also run Acronis True Image, which has to be the most simpliest "ghosting/imaging" progam around. I made several ghost images of my PC at varous stages of my XP installation and I ran revert back to any of them within seconds.

For years, I've never had one issues with my PC, not one. No hang up's, not blue screens, no viruses - nothing!