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    Suddenly Can't Download or Save in IE7

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by gonwk, Apr 25, 2009.

  1. gonwk

    gonwk Notebook Deity

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    Hi folks,

    I think I might be in trouble. Today, I tried to save a webpage ... which I always can do successfully ... and I could NOT ... and IE7 would crash.

    I also can NOT download any type of Files (Zipped or whatever).

    Also, I can NOT get to Internet Options under Tools in Internet Explorer.

    I have IE 7.0.6001.18000 which came with my laptop Windows Vista Home Prem., 64-Bit .

    Q1: Can anyone tell me what the heck is wrong? And how can I fix this problem!?!?

    Q2: Do you suppose I have some Weird or Super Smart Virus or Trojan?

    I just ran MalwareBytes Anti-Malware 1.36 with the most updated definiton in "Quick Scan" mode and it came clean. I also ran SuperAntiSpyware and it came back clean.

    BTW, somehow my Avira (version 9.0.0.386) was shut down ... and I could not get it to turn on ... so I uninstalled it and reinstalled it clean ... now it works.

    So, am I basically screwed!!!

    Thanks,

    G! :)
     
    gonwk, Apr 25, 2009
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  2. i.like.pie

    i.like.pie Notebook Consultant

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    You should do a full scan, just to make sure.

    Of just use Firefox :p
     
    i.like.pie, Apr 25, 2009
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  3. gonwk

    gonwk Notebook Deity

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    Hi I Like Pie,

    I must have a Ghost in my laptop or something .... after backing to my prior Restore point and running Full Scans with Avira and MBAM ... it seems I am back in business.

    THANKS for your input!

    G! :)
     
    gonwk, Apr 25, 2009
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    facadegeniality Notebook Consultant

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    best advice ever......NOT!
     
    facadegeniality, May 7, 2009
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