No Active X Box On Microsoft or Windows Update/Two IE's

I also do not get the Active X box when attempting to update in Microsoft or
Windows update. I no longer get the option to check previous downloads
either it is greyed out. I downloaded and installed the recommended OLEfix
to my registry (I have XP Prof) and it didn't fix the problem. When I close
down my IE it almost looks like a second IE closes as well. Some webpages
hang then freeze and I get IE not responding. I've tried all the
recommendations I get from reporting to no avail. I run Windows XP Prof,
keep it updated, and run NORTON 360 every other day. Can I please get some
help, this is getting frustrating. Now I don't know if I'm even getting all
the updates my computer needs. Thanks cl6869

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

cl6869 wrote:
> I also do not get the Active X box when attempting to update in Microsoft
> or
> Windows update. I no longer get the option to check previous downloads
> either it is greyed out. I downloaded and installed the recommended
> OLEfix
> to my registry (I have XP Prof) and it didn't fix the problem. When I
> close
> down my IE it almost looks like a second IE closes as well. Some webpages
> hang then freeze and I get IE not responding. I've tried all the
> recommendations I get from reporting to no avail. I run Windows XP Prof,
> keep it updated, and run NORTON 360 every other day. Can I please get
> some
> help, this is getting frustrating. Now I don't know if I'm even getting
> all
> the updates my computer needs. Thanks cl6869

"cl6869" wrote:

> I also do not get the Active X box when attempting to update in Microsoft or
> Windows update. I no longer get the option to check previous downloads
> either it is greyed out. I downloaded and installed the recommended OLEfix
> to my registry (I have XP Prof) and it didn't fix the problem. When I close
> down my IE it almost looks like a second IE closes as well. Some webpages
> hang then freeze and I get IE not responding. I've tried all the
> recommendations I get from reporting to no avail. I run Windows XP Prof,
> keep it updated, and run NORTON 360 every other day. Can I please get some
> help, this is getting frustrating. Now I don't know if I'm even getting all
> the updates my computer needs. Thanks cl6869
I'm having the same problem just about everytime I try to close my IE if you
get help please post it thanx