Re: mvps.org Restricted Site problem

Why did you begin a new thread?

There is a very good chance that you are seeing the effects of a hijackware
infection!

NB: If you had no anti-virus application installed or the subscription had
expired *when the machine first got infected* and/or your subscription has
since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows
Update, don't waste your time with any of the below: Format & reinstall
Windows. A Repair Install will NOT help!

Microsoft PCSafety provides home users (only) with no-charge support in
dealing with malware infections such as viruses, spyware (including unwanted
software), and adware.
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...prid=7552&st=1

Also available via...

Consumer Security Support home page
https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/

Otherwise...

1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx

NB: Run the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan! You may need to download the
MSRT on a non-infected machine, then transfer MRT.EXE to the infected
machine and rename it to SCAN.EXE before running it.

2a. WinXP => Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan (only!)
in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

2b. Vista or Win7=> Run this scan instead:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/whatsnew.htm

3. Now run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting requested logs
in an appropriate forum, not here.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware:
• http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
• http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
• http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
• http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

**Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5,
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup,
http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forums.**

If these 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 or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.



pqt2 wrote:
> WinXP/SP3/IE8
>
> For some reason when I go to some pages of the MVPS.ORG stie (HostFile
> page specifically, but also others) the task bar displays "Restricted
> Site"
> and IE8 will not let me download the host file.
>
> The Restricted Site list (tools/internet options/security tab) has no
> entry for mvps.org that I can find but the Trusted Site list has the mvps
> host file page specifically listed.
>
> Can any one give me a means to correct this problem.
>
> P.S. I've made no entries into either site, AdAware and SpyBot must have
> made all entries. Thanks.

pqt2 wrote:
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> Why did you begin a new thread?
>
> Some what old and dumb.
>>
>> There is a very good chance that you are seeing the effects of a
>> hijackware infection!
>>
>> NB: If you had no anti-virus application installed or the subscription
>> had
>> expired *when the machine first got infected* and/or your subscription
>> has
>> since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows
>> Update, don't waste your time with any of the below: Format & reinstall
>> Windows. A Repair Install will NOT help!
>
> Both AV(Avast) and Windows are/have been kept updated since Ive had
> this computer. Additionally, AdAware and SpyBot are kept updated and
> active.

So what?

>> Microsoft PCSafety provides home users (only) with no-charge support in
>> dealing with malware infections such as viruses, spyware (including
>> unwanted software), and adware.
>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...prid=7552&st=1
>>
>> Also available via...
>>
>> Consumer Security Support home page
>> https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/
>>
>> Otherwise...
>>
>> 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx
>>
>> NB: Run the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan! You may need to download the
>> MSRT on a non-infected machine, then transfer MRT.EXE to the infected
>> machine and rename it to SCAN.EXE before running it.
>
> Downloaded and ran with no problems found.
>>
>> 2a. WinXP => Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan
>> (only!) in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:
>> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm
>
> Scan run with no problems found.
>
> Problem still exist.
>
> Thanks for your guidance

Keep going...

>> 3. Now run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting requested
>> logs in an appropriate forum, not here.
>>
>> Checking for/Help with Hijackware:
>> • http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> • http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>> • http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> • http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>>
>> **Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
>> http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
>> http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5,
>> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup,
>> http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php,
>> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forums.**
>>
>> If these 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 or Geek Squad) computer repair
>> shop.
>>
>>
>>
>> pqt2 wrote:
>>> WinXP/SP3/IE8
>>>
>>> For some reason when I go to some pages of the MVPS.ORG stie
>>> (HostFile
>>> page specifically, but also others) the task bar displays "Restricted
>>> Site"
>>> and IE8 will not let me download the host file.
>>>
>>> The Restricted Site list (tools/internet options/security tab) has no
>>> entry for mvps.org that I can find but the Trusted Site list has the
>>> mvps
>>> host file page specifically listed.
>>>
>>> Can any one give me a means to correct this problem.
>>>
>>> P.S. I've made no entries into either site, AdAware and SpyBot must
>>> have
>>> made all entries. Thanks.