You can read more about it and download it here. [Via Windows Forums]

About Rich

Rich is the owner and creator of Windows Guides; he spends his time breaking things on his PC so he can write how-to guides to fix the problems he creates.

Today, we rely on the Internet to carry out various functions and it is no fun when your web browser, such as Internet Explorer, develops an error and fails to load. In this article, we will discuss how to resolve common errors associated with Internet Explorer as well as the following topics:

• How to remove additional toolbars from Internet Explorer, such as the yahoo toolbar.
• How to resolve system error 5
• Essential PC maintenance activities that every Windows user should perform to prevent common Windows errors and issues from occurring.

Iexplore.exe Application Error

Iexplore.exe is the executable file of the popular web browser Internet Explorer. You may encounter the following error when you try to start Internet Explorer 6.0 on a Windows XP computer:

“Iexplore.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.”

Typically, the error occurs when the following conditions hold true:

• Browser Helper Objects (BHO), such as Morpheus, Morpheus Shopping Club, WURLD Shopping Community, or BuyersPort are installed.
• You are logged in to your computer with a limited user account.

The error occurs when the installed BHOs try to make changes to specific system files and registry entries but cannot do so because of limited access. You may perform either of the following tasks to fix the error:

• Log on to your computer as an administrator.
• Remove the BHOs from your computer.

Uninstall Yahoo Toolbar

To achieve this, perform the following steps:

1. Close any open Internet Explorer Window.
2. Click Start and then click Control Panel to open its corresponding window.
3. Next, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Now, locate and select Yahoo Toolbar.
5. Click the Uninstall button.
6. Restart Internet Explorer.

System Error 5

This error occurs if there is a problem with permissions to access another Windows computer. For instance, you may receive the error while trying to access a Windows Vista computer on your network from a Windows XP computer using the Net View command. One of the common causes of this error is Time Synchronization issues. Assuming this is the cause the error, you can resolve the error by performing the following steps:

1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and press Enter.
2. At command prompt type NET TIME /QUERYSNTP and press Enter to execute the command.
3. In case an error is reported, type NET TIME /DOMAIN /SET /YES and press Enter.
4. Also, ensure that Time Zones are set correctly.

Essential PC maintenance activities

By regularly performing the following PC maintenance activities you can not only prevent various Window errors, but also resolve various PC performance related issues.

Run malware scans – Install a robust antimalware software, update it regularly, and perform regular malware scans on your entire computer to ensure your Windows PC remains safe from malicious programs.

Update Windows files – Keep the built-in Automatic Update feature enabled to ensure new Windows updates are automatically installed on your computer.

Update third-party drivers – Use a reliable driver update tool or manually update your third-party drivers regularly.

Clean the Windows registry – Clean your Windows registry regularly using a top-rated registry cleaner tool to ensure your registry remains healthy and error-free.

James Ricketts is a writer whose work can be seen at Instant-Registry-Fixes.org. To find out more about his work or to contact him, please visit Instant-Registry-Fixes.org.

About Rich

Rich is the owner and creator of Windows Guides; he spends his time breaking things on his PC so he can write how-to guides to fix the problems he creates.

We have spoken before about removing Windows virus:

Test to See if Your Antivirus Software Works (Safe)

Remove Viruses And Malware in Safe Mode [How To]

Thomas has written a post about a program that restores several windows features:

Re-Enable 2.0 – Restore Windows functionality after virus and Trojan attack [Freeware]

In this post  we are going to use another approach with SuperAntiSpyware portable to do this:

Download the program

The advantages of using a portable program are many. For example we can keep that program on a USB drive. To download SuperAntiSpyware portable go to the following link:

SuperAntiSpyware Portable

and select download as you can see in the image:

Execute the program

Once you have download the program, you will see a “.com” file on your system. The name changes with every download so a virus cannot remove the program. Imagine what can happen if a resident virus detects you have inserted a USB with a file it knows is an antivirus. It can easily delete the file; due to this, the utility changes its name every time.

Double click the .com file and you will see a program like this:

Update the AntiSpyware utility

First of all you need to update the program so it will look if there is something new available. We all know how fast new malware appears so never forget this step.

Apply the  Fixes

Superantispyware hides this utility, full of repairs, into the preferences section so we have to go there:

Go to the repairs tab:

Here are some of the repairs you can select:

Enable start menu run, enable system tray, enable task manager, enable windows control panel, enable windows explorer folder options, home page reset, internet zone security reset, local page reset, remove desktop screen saver, remove explorer policy restrictions, remove internet explorer policy restrictions, and many more.

As you can see SuperAntiSpyware has some useful hidden features that will help you get your computer up and running as normal again.

About Angel Luis

I am an Engineer of Telecommunications that love computers. My first computer was a Commodore 16kb, about 25 years ago and since then I am always fighting computers problems. Please visit my entries and ask me about whatever problem you have, I will be pleased to help you. My email is discoveryourpc [at] gmail [dot] com. You can follow me on twitter @agenlu or read my blog www.discoveryourpc.net

SUPERAntiSpyware

A few weeks ago Mike Duncan, Director of Business Development at SUPERAntiSpyware.com asked me to take a peek at their software. Being the Geek that never sleeps and challenge accepted off we go on passage into the world of SUPERAntiSpyware.

The results of the testing are beyond the scope of where this post leads but let’s say this, SUPERAntiSpyware has replaced the previous Anti-Malware software installed on this geeks PC’s and no computer leaves this shop without a free version installed.

The masses of features that come with the Free Version launch SUPERAntiSpyware right to top of the class adding the features you get from the website itself make the grade an A+.

Never saying SUPERAntiSpyware is the greatest and  should absolutely never be your only layer of protection. Multiple layers of security software should exist and SUPERAntiSpyware is designed to exemplify and accolade other security applications.

Ed note: You can install this right along side your current anti-malware program (i.e. Microsoft Security Essentials) but avoid running scans with both programs at the same time as there will be conflicts.

With SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition you receive:

• Quick, complete and custom Scanning of your hard drives, removable drives, memory and registry.
• Top notch detection and removal of any Adware, Malware, Trojans, Worms, Spyware, Hi-Jack Protection, Key-Loggers.
• Trust items and exclude folder where you can place trusted or excluded folder and files to help speed up scans.

BootSafe that simplifies the process of booting into safe mode and Repairs allow you to fix and or repair items that may have been damaged by the gremlins attacking your system.

Rick’s Tip: The repair option can be used to fix the listed problems on PC’s that are not or previously infected. These applications such as Task Manager just for one reason or another no longer work. Quick fixed for me a few times this week alone.

SUPERAntiSpyware Online Scan detects and removes spyware/malware infections. The scanner doesn’t install anything on your Start Menu or Program Files and does not need to be uninstalled.

The SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scan is free for personal use. The scanner contains the latest definitions so you don’t need Internet access on the infected system to scan. If your running SUPERAntiSpyware Portable from Portable Apps you can still update.

Threat Research Center is a list of new threats discovered and removed today that were not detected by other anti-malware/spyware programs.

If you don’t like downloading anything from the Internet a CD can be purchased. An extra fully registered copy of SUPERAntiSpyware Professional as well as an Upgrade to a lifetime subscription of SUPERAntiSpyware can be found through the order page.

Volume and site licensing for SUPERAntiSpyware to Corporate/Enterprise as well as special quotes to educational and non-profit organizations can be found at the Volume/Site Licensing Information page.

If you ever need to manually update your definitions exit SUPERAntiSpyware, and then click the link at the bottom of the Database Definition Information page. Save the file to your desktop or where ever you can find it then click it to run the installer. Once the installation is complete, exit and restart SUPERAntiSpyware for the new definitions to be active.

Often spyware will attack the very software you are using to protect your computer. With SUPERAntiSpyware you can download two .exe files, RUNSAS.EXE and SASSAFERUN.COM disguised variably to sham the spyware and launch SUPERAntiSpyware.

Rick’s Tip: Change the name to “iexplore.exe” without the quotes. Most malware wants access to the internet so will allow Internet explorer to run. If a failure to execute dialog box appears, move the box out of the way and try again.

Obviously everything loaded into SUPERAntiSpyware can’t be mentioned here so a complete with screen-shot  documentation and help are available.

Download SUPERAntiSpyware

About Rick

The original HighTechRedNeck in Nashville Tn. I run a small "Not just another Computer Repair Co." in Nashville. My interest are anything with an IP address with an emphasis in Data Recoveries, Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics. Don't bother asking what my Certs are, I have a few, but I am a true blue Home Schooled Geek. Set up my first e-mail in 1995 and been a Geeking ever since. If you want to know more try Google. Be Blessed and Hack Well!

It’s a good week for Microsoft fanboys!  Microsoft have today made Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate available for download.

We’ve covered some of the great features IE9 has to offer in the past, we’ve also taken a look at tweaking the browser to better suit your needs.

A few enhancements here are there are notable in the newest public release though nothing too drastic from what we already know.

Note that IE9 RC is now feature complete.  Whilst we may see the odd minor UI tweak here and there and undoubtedly tonnes of bug fixes before it goes gold, know that this is it folks!  And I think Microsoft have done it!

Hit the link for the direct download links.

Windows 7 x86

Windows 7 x64

Windows Vista x86

Windows Vista x64

(No XP support)

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Here’s how to turn it off

NOTE!
This tip is intended for the users of Internet Explorer 8.
If you still use Windows XP that’s how new your MSIE will ever get. MSIE 9 Will not work on XP (or older).

1. Open MSIE, click Tools and then Internet Options.
2. Click the “Advanced tab”.
3. In the Settings list, scroll down under “Browsing” and find the check-box labeled “Enable Suggested Sites.”
4. Uncheck it.
5. Click OK.
6. To remove the Suggested Sites link from the Favorites Bar, Right-Click it and select “Delete”.
7. Click Yes to confirm.

About Thomas

Computer geek from the age of 7, which amounts to 30 years of computer experience. From the early days (when every computer company had their own OS) of DOS, Windows 1.0 through Seven...

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PC Decrapifier – Cleans Up that Brand New Computer of yours

I know, I might have exaggerated (just a tad) up there. Nevertheless It is a well-known fact that shelf-ready computers does come with extra “stuff” that might not be of interest to you. Which is why I, myself prefer to install the OS manually. But for those of you who like the “out-of-the-box” solution – PC Decrapifier might just be your rescue.

The program is designed to run on a clean, never before used computer – to remove trial-ware, toolbars, internet explorer add-ons, anti-virus trials etc. etc. (Read the full removal list here). PC Decrapifier will remove every program (in its list) from your computer for you, without all the hassle of removing one-by-one yourself. When it ‘s done – you are ready to use those brand new powers. If you already started to use the computer, use this at your own risk, as it might remove something you’d rather keep.

The program is free for personal use (and can be bought for commercial intent).

Download PC Decrapifier or read more here

Download PC Decrapifier

About Thomas

Computer geek from the age of 7, which amounts to 30 years of computer experience. From the early days (when every computer company had their own OS) of DOS, Windows 1.0 through Seven...

The System Health Report is a great feature of Windows 7 that will help you find potential problems with your PC and point you in the right direction to a resolution. This report records details about your computer’s performance, resource usage, and more and includes diagnostic information about things that aren’t working with resolution suggestions.

Specifically, the report includes:

• Diagnostic Results (Warnings, Performance)
• Software Configuration (OS Checks, Security Center Information, System Services, Startup Programs)
• Hardware Configuration (Disk Checks, Systems, Desktop Rating, BIOS, Devices)
• CPU (Process, Service, Services, System)
• Network (TCP, Interface, IP, UDP)
• Disk (Hot files, Disk breakdown, Physical disk, NTFS Performance)
• Memory (Processes, Counters)

In this guide, we’ll cover the following:

1. How to run a system health check.
2. View the output of a system health check.
3. Research Issues.
4. Fix Issues.
5. Get help with reported issues.

Run a System Health Check

To run a system health check:

1. Press Winkey+R (Start > Run…)
2. Type perfmon /report and press Enter.

The report will now gather necessary information:

After one minute, the report will be available:

View the Output of a System Health Check

The output from a system health check can look a little overwhelming but it can be broken down into smaller chunks to see potential problems.

For the basics system checks part of the report, we see there are failures on:

• Security Center Tests
• System Service Tests
• Hardware Device and Driver Tests

The resources look good. If they don’t you can keep an eye on them by reading last weeks guide on resource monitor:

Now we’ve identified the issues, lets take a deeper look through the report.

Research Issues

As mentioned above, there are problems with the following areas:

• Security Center Tests
• System Service Tests
• Hardware Device and Driver Tests

Let’s see what’s up with the security center tests and hardware and device driver tests.

Failure with Security Center Tests

I had the following failure with the security center test:

The information tells me that Security Center has not recorded an anti-virus product:

I did some research online (as I have Microsoft Security Essentials installed) and found that I’m not the only one with this issue (a thorough read of the thread is quite entertaining as someone repeatedly tries to help but doesn’t understand the issue at hand.)

So, for the Security Center Issues, we’re in the clear (although, in the writing of this guide, we managed to stumble upon a glitch in MSE/System Health Checker.)

Fix Issues

Another issue was with Hardware Device and Driver Tests. This time we may have a real problem on our hand:

We see that a network device is disabled (which is on purpose, but let’s see how to fix this issue any way.)

To fix the issue with a disabled network adapter:

1. Click the Network icon in the notification area, and click Open Network and Sharing Center.

   

2. Click Change adapter settings.

   

3. Right click the disabled adapter and click Enable.

Get Help with Reported Problems

There are two good ways to get help with reported problems that you aren’t able to find an answer to with research:

1. Email the report to a friend.
2. Get help on Windows Forums.

If you choose to get help with reported issues, you should save the report to send to a friend via email or attach to a post in Windows Forums.

Save a Report

To save your report:

1. Click File > Save As…

   
   

2. Give the report a name.

   

3. Open the report with Internet Explorer (or your favorite browser) to make sure it works before sending:

Get Help with Issues on Windows Forums

Looking to get help from our friendly members of Windows Forums, check this guide for tips on how to get help: How to Get Great Help with Windows from Windows Forums.

About Rich

Rich is the owner and creator of Windows Guides; he spends his time breaking things on his PC so he can write how-to guides to fix the problems he creates.

We’ve had a look at IE8 and its ability to block ads without add-ons using InPrivate Filtering before.  What’s new i hear you cry.  Well, I’ll let you see for yourself.

Todays Quick Tip shows how to start IE9 in InPrivate Filtering mode every time you start the browser, as opposed to turning it on manually.  Something I think Microsoft should definitely implement.  (Alt+X > K)?

Step 1.

Press WinKey+R to open the Run dialog box.  Type in regedit and click OK.

Navigate to \HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Safety\PrivacIE

Step 2.

With the PrivacIE key selected, go to the Toolbar and click Edit > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value

Name the value FilteringMode and hit Enter.

Select FilteringMode, go to the toolbar and select Edit > Modify…

Under Value data: type 1

Make sure under Base, Hexadecimal is selected and click OK.

This will ensure IE9 starts InPrivate Filtering every time it’s started.

Respectively, entering 0 (zero) will set IE9 to default behaviour.

Quit the Registry Editor and restart Internet Explorer to see the changes.

Alternatively, download the registry files (and other InPrivate goodies) to do it automatically.

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