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Update We tried updating to IE7 and it still behaved the same way.

I have a very weird issue with IE 6.0. System Specs Operating System: Windows XP SP2 Browser Version: Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180.xpsp_sp2_gdr.061219-0316 This started happening reportedly after a new NIC was installed. Internet Explorer will not browse to web pages unless the HTTP:// is manually typed in front of the web address. I've installed Firefox on the computer and it works fine. IE6.0 has all the latest updates from MS. The customer does not want to move up to IE7 and I don't want him to either. We were going to try to reinstall IE6 but MS won't allow that and says "there is a newer version of internet explorer installed". The only thing I can think of left to try is to install IE7 and uninstall IE7 and hope the installation fixes the issue. Has anyone run into this issue before? And what was the fix that you found? Thanks, Mike p.s. I suspect it might be the NIC, but why would that only affect IE and not FF if it was the NIC?

That could simply mean that they won't guarantee it can't be hacked. Just like disinfectants say "destroys 99.99% of germs and bacteria". Can't say 100% because if anyone ever proves them wrong once, it could lead to a false advertising lawsuit.

For preventing spyware...I have to say Education. I have not had a spyware problem on my computer for a long time. Mainly because I know what is spyware and what isn't. Not installing it is the best solution to spyware. For the best to remove it, I'd have to say Ad-Aware or Pest Patrol is probably the most effective.

That IS impressive. I'm interested in seeing how this works.

Just wondering...have any of you guys done a Google for ImmuneEngine? You might try it and then read. It may give you a bit more insight and realize that this is a valid application that appears to do what this guy is saying. That is...if you trust sites like fcw.com, eweek.com, castlecops.com, etc. I'm definately interested in seeing if this program can do what you say it can. If so...wow. I battle viruses and spyware all the time and have a collection of viruses I used to infect a test workstation with to practice removing them. I've got 20-30 viruses including some nasty boot sector viruses I wouldn't mind seeing if it could protect against.

Hey everyone. My name is Mike and I'm new to the forums. It was recommended I take a look at this site by a good friend of mine. I'm glad I did. I've found a bunch of new and useful things about Windows I didn't know already. Just a bit about me... I live in the USA and love to game. I play Enemy Territory over any other game right now unless the internet goes down. I play as Jackson.ep on www.elpasoet.com servers. I'm pretty much an average player. I work for a college as a technical support specialist. I co-admin a website, http://www.xpertszone.net, which is also for technical services. I think you guys are more focused than we are. Our site is mainly geared for general support for the public. In my spare time I game, of course, and also work on computers. I build and repair them. I hunt for and collect viruses. I am fascinated with how they work and I love cracking them open. I'm not a virus writer, don't get me wrong. I take what I learn and use it to quickly remove them from PC's. I enjoy setting them loose on my test PC and then removing them. It's a challenge to me to see if I can remove it without reformatting the hard drive. Most of the latest ones have been interesting but hardly anything dangerous. Boot sector viruses are the fun ones. But I digress... I love technical stuff. I'm learning how to admin a website and tinkering with programming. It's good to be here and I expect I'll learn alot. Cheers, Mike