Firefox - websites not loading

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thunder, on Jan 3, 2009 11:47:06 pm GMT

My internet explorer is not opening at the very top of the toolbar, for it has no information next to the logo on the upper left hand corner of the browser. Also, I can not access the drop bar under my google toolbar with all of the information pertaining to adjustments of internet tools. It is not displaying for some strange reason.

I also can not download anything from internet explorer, including another browser.

Can you please help me? I am about to cry.

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identifier of idiots, on Feb 26, 2009 5:45:35 pm GMT

You idiot.

Tony, on Jan 9, 2009 10:14:25 pm GMT

Did u Try superantispyware free edition and avg free

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moya, on Jan 19, 2009 6:55:23 pm GMT

My spaces is crashing

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anon, on Jun 24, 2008 3:33:31 pm BST

The same thing is happening with my laptop, i've used anti virus like avg, and it scans infected files in the cookies, and i deleted them, and for a little while the browsers start working, but then the same problem returns, and my cookies are infected once again. Also recently i have been noticing that torrent downloaders like bit lord, and u torrent can't connect to the internet anymore, although i am connected. I just installed McAfee and im running a scan rite now, if that fixes the problem, i'll post again. Until then any advice would be welcome

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dipali24, on Jun 24, 2008 3:45:38 pm BST

What i did was i put my windows restore off and then ran the scan....after restarting my machine was ok.....now it shows no more problems....

hope this helps....Dipali

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BlueFalcon, on Jul 4, 2008 2:02:08 am BST

After you turned off the Restore did you run your scan in normal mode or safe mode? Also do you remember what infections the scan found? Thanks!

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HELP!, on Jul 30, 2008 4:48:06 am BST

DUUUUUUUUUUDE i need and answer ASAP cuz this shit doesn-t let me open this site like 60% of the time i don-t know how to turn restore off plz explain it further and be as detailed as possible plz

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goheels, on Sep 8, 2008 12:31:48 am BST

Get the new google chrome browser or flock browser and searches work in them and hunt for an answer. I can't find one yet.

A, on Nov 24, 2008 4:21:12 pm GMT

I have those same problems but only when I use google chrome.

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lar, on Oct 28, 2008 4:35:15 pm GMT

Mozilla fire fox takes a long time to load like 5 to 7 mins

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PJ, on Jul 1, 2008 1:38:14 pm BST

I am having the Same problem and i cannot do anything, my IE opens google and searches but Firefox just REFUSES!!! Its useless cause i need to look stuff up on the net
anyone got a idea?

Peder

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jermy, on Jul 4, 2008 7:30:44 am BST

I have the same problem my laptop got infected with virus and i turned of the restore and scan the computer and clean it since then i am not able to use IE and firefox but other web browser like flock is working fine. IE and firefox work fine ins safe mode but not in normal mode.
they take too much time. I have windows XP home. Can anyone suggest something.
I uninstalled both of them and reinstalled them after cleaning the registery but still have the same problem but dont know why its works fine in safe mode but not in normal mode is there any driver or serivce which giving this problem
appreciate any help
thanks

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joe, on Sep 7, 2009 1:15:22 am BST

Had the same problem as everybody here, start your computer in safe mode, download some free anti-virus stuff, scan your computer in normal mode, and it should work

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goheels, on Sep 8, 2008 12:34:25 am BST

The new google chrome browser searches as well as flock browser. I think the infection is for firefox and ie only.

ravi, on Jul 27, 2008 12:31:58 pm BST

Hey dude , i was also having the same problem bt now i hve resolved tht..u can do two things:

1)just close the explorer.exe from the task manager and then run the web browser.i m sure now u can open all ur website nd after some time u can again start the explorer.exe.

2)if this doesnt work then u can use proxy sites too for opening these websites
like kpoxy.com

for me the first one works..so i hope my reply will help u in some ways

pratzo, on Jul 27, 2008 1:06:31 pm BST

Hey ravi thanks a lot. Ur advice did work 4 me.
But isnt there a permanent solution? and why does this happen, it never happened until a few days back.

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xslatex, on Aug 29, 2008 5:19:41 pm BST

I have this problem too! did you fix it!? please help!

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Choco, on Jul 29, 2008 5:42:21 pm BST

I have the same problem, My anti virus AVG keeps fnding viruses
and some sites on firefox wont work or search it realy annoying and pop ups keep showing up
right now i'm going to try what Ravi said.
and if doesnt work then please someone post more suggestions!

HELP!, on Jul 30, 2008 4:57:12 am BST

WTF DID I DO???
i closed the explorer.exe thing and now i have no desk nor home bar what do i do to get them back O_O

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ravi, on Jul 30, 2008 11:18:53 am BST

To open the explorer.exe again just open task manager and in the run type explorer.exe and hit enter button ........ur task bar wll open again.
2->
another option is tht just press window+ r button the run prompt l open and then type explorer.exe

chandu, on Nov 30, 2008 2:48:33 pm GMT

Hai ravi.
you and i may not know eachother but i desperatively need your help broter.my fire fox is takeing very long time to open web pages.so,i read your post but i had not understood it.i mean what is proxy sites and where i can find explorer .exe.i would very hank full to you if you send me to my mail thank you boss.any way plese excuse me if i had caused u any trouble .please please

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JG1324, on Jul 29, 2008 10:06:07 pm BST

Hey Everyone. Have this same problem. Closing explorer.exe works. But I would really wish there was a permanent way. Because closing explorer.exe everytime just to go to a website I visit often, Is a tad annoying.

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ravi, on Jul 30, 2008 11:13:14 am BST

To open the explorer.exe file again just open the task manager
and after tht go to run and type explorer.exe..........ur task manager wil get open again and this type u l be able to open the website frm firefox

ravi, on Jul 30, 2008 11:39:54 am BST

Hi everybody i hve got the permanent solution for this problem .so lets start this:

firstly u hve to download a tool name SDFIX frm the link below---

http://downloads.andymanchesta.com/RemovalTools/SDFix.exe

and follow these steps:
1. Copy SDFix folder to System’s Root Drive(the drive in which ur window is installed)
2. Restart Windows and press F8. Select Safe Mode and press Enter.
3. Logon in the same account tht u r using now.
4. Confirm that Windows is running on safe mode by clicking the Yes button.
5. go to ur system drive(must be c: drive) and open the SDFIX folder
6. Double-click on RunThis to start SDFix batchfile.
7. On the SDFix startup screen, type Y to proceed.
8. SDFix will start scanning processes, services and files for possible infection.
9. Wait until SDFix finished scanning the whole system
10. After scanning, SDFix will prompt for restart. Press any key to proceed.
11. After restart, logon in ur account to finish the system cleanup. SDFix will show confirmation that the process is already finished. Press any key to proceed.
12. System will display text report about what SDFix found during the process.
13. Logoff and logon to assigned account.

i hope this works for u guyz .......

choco, on Jul 31, 2008 12:54:10 am BST

Where is the root drive located

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ravi, on Jul 31, 2008 11:05:50 am BST

Root drive is the drive in which u hve installed ur windows.....most of the cases it is the c: drive

Choco, on Jul 31, 2008 5:10:27 pm BST

Thanks

Choco, on Jul 31, 2008 11:12:17 pm BST

It says cannot load VDM IPX/ SPX SUPPORT

Choco, on Aug 1, 2008 6:37:55 pm BST

Wait nevermind...

today B-day

and ravi's solution worked thanks

Dano, on Dec 11, 2008 10:17:53 pm GMT

Hey Ravi,

thanks so much, i have been stumped here for two days. you rule

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johnworf, on Jan 10, 2009 4:55:40 pm GMT

Hi ravi,

this just isn't working for me i have windows xp home edition.

i've tried going to that site and it wouldn't let me - basically it's part of the virus all these sites where i can download this - well basically it stops me.

so i downloaded the program from another pc and e-mailed it to myself.

i had to rename the file in order to save it as it wouldn't let me save it.

Anyway i tried to run the thing and it simply didn't do anything.

i went into safe mode and administrator - when i did the run thing and clicked yes to allow the program to run - the egg timer showed for about 15 seconds and nothing happened.

I've tried a system restore - but when i've chosen a date - it gets to the next button and won't go any further.

also tried to install a different operating system - but my CD drive isn't being found.

i also downloaded the other exe file from download.com that someone else mentions and had the same issues.

wow - this is a real knightmare - what is this virus i've picked up?

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johnworf, on Jan 10, 2009 5:07:25 pm GMT

Oh yes i've identified what the virus / trojan is as well - it's called a.exe - there is a dimmed icon on my desktop with this on....

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/a.exe-89.html

nobody knows how to remove it at this moment it seems!!

Name: a
Filename: a.exe
Fix a.exe errors: Try a Registry Scan
Command: Unknown at this time.
Description: Commercials file that registers itself in the system registry and redirects IE to a certain commercial website
File Location: Unknown
Startup Type: Currently being identified.
Removal Instructions: How to remove a Trojan, Virus, Worm, or other Malware

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Ishita, on Aug 4, 2008 7:32:41 am BST

Hi Ravi,
Thank you so much for your help with sdfix- you are a lifesaver!!!

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mrman, on Aug 21, 2008 4:43:54 am BST

Errrmm.. that sdfix.exe came up with a virus (Heur.Invader). whats the idea?

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firefix, on Aug 25, 2008 9:51:14 pm BST

I tried it.. doing the 13 step thing. It still doesnt work. I can't search in google, no facebook, no hotmail.

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xslatex, on Aug 29, 2008 5:20:35 pm BST

Hey, im having the same problem, did you fix it!? i need help!

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Bob, on Aug 26, 2008 2:43:52 pm BST

My computer use Window Vista operating system. I followed your instruction, but when I click “RunThis”, it does not do anything.

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goheels, on Sep 21, 2008 11:30:24 am BST

The SDfix thing doesn't work in vista only XP and 2000 so if you are running vista forget it.

esmo, on Dec 6, 2008 8:52:04 pm GMT

My computer will not start in safe mode. Can this fix be run in normal mode without causing problems? esmo

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Alexxx, on Dec 29, 2008 6:53:11 pm GMT

Installed and updated spybot, it found SO many things that other antivirus and anti-malware programs missed! thank you!

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Anon515, on Feb 26, 2009 4:57:27 pm GMT

Yo thanks Ravi, ur fix worked perfectly!

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mcaffa, on Mar 11, 2009 5:49:20 pm GMT

Thank you Ravi - you are a GOD!!! SDFix was the only thing that worked.

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Raven Wolf, on Apr 3, 2009 4:52:03 pm BST

Ravi, Thank you so mutch I have tried everything and this actualy worked. IE works just fine now.

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FLGyrl4Ever, on Aug 9, 2009 4:33:39 pm BST

Hi, Ravi:

I tried this fix for face book (I have to write FB like that cuz if I don't, I get that server error) not loading and it didn't work. It's the ONLY webpage that I can't get to. I just don't understand it.... Also, no matter what I do, if I type FB all the way out ANY where on a page (even in the search bar in Google), I will get that same error. It seems to be linked more to the WORD than the website. I can access my webpage from a friend's computer tho, so it's not the site,

Any ideas? I'm running XP Pro on a HP laptop...

Thank you!

d

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jubin, on Oct 26, 2009 2:43:41 pm GMT

Mine is vista 32bit . i tried all those steps told in this forum. still unable to load some websites. tried malware bytes, spybot etc.. someone plz help....

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prateek, on Aug 2, 2008 4:19:12 pm BST

Guyz i finally got the perfect solution.
just download spybot-search and destroy, update it first n search with it.
its definitely gonna work! feel free 2 say thanx...

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jtisnotorious, on Aug 31, 2008 3:12:54 am BST

Ive been on my computer since i woke up this morning running everything from a2 to windows xp updates and all kinds of stuff...a2 fixed my microsoft update problem and spybot fixed my website not loading problem....all the other forms on the internet are a bunch of crap...spybot search and destroy is all u need

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goheels, on Sep 21, 2008 11:35:14 am BST

Did that -- Spyware s&d don't work to solve this problem in vista.

hihi, on Aug 7, 2008 11:53:12 pm BST

Yes, same with me, normal sites work like facebook or google but if i look up stuff on google and click on the links certain links do not work and does anyone know how to put safe mode on?

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andypaa, on Aug 8, 2008 3:59:18 pm BST

Yeah prateek's advice went on right.....
there are two DLL's in the comp which disturb the system stability, even I had them;

For knowing what is disturbing ur system check here;
http://i38.tinypic.com/5xo5kz.jpg

these files do not have a fixed name instead they can be any unsequenced line of words like 'adafrwqrwqf' or 'xefafawff' so no need to check that, download spybot and clean ur system, I am 100% sure itll work fine...

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hihi, on Aug 13, 2008 5:06:50 am BST

Can anyone answer how to put my laptop no safe mode please help its urgent thanks.

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anil, on Aug 19, 2008 10:02:28 am BST

When u restart yo comp press f8 n select start windows normally

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Sam, on Aug 30, 2008 6:07:38 am BST

The reason for the problem is that iexplore.exe file is virus. so most virus cleaners cannot detect. once you remove from the task manager, you can browse fine.
IEXPLORE.EXE is the only process that is internet explorer, its located in C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE all others are likely to be trojans spyware, or viruses, recommend checking that u r using the correct one
search for iexplore.exe and delete all of them. then open IE, windows will ask for installation cd and it will install the correct file. i am not sure if this virus is having some other files elsewhere.
all it does is resides in memory, and blocks firefox and IE

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roshni, on Dec 5, 2008 12:10:49 pm GMT

Hii...my error message also says iexplore.exe etc etc n APPCRASH.exe cuz my internet exlorer restarts when i use facebook chat and my mozilla does not load ANY website at all. it says connection error!
how do i find these iexplore.exe files and how do i get rid of them???
pleaseeeeeeee help!!!!!!

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Linear, on Sep 7, 2008 2:16:06 am BST

I didn't try the 13 step thing, but spybot-search and destroy did the job for me. I think it's a very underrated program. You can get it on www.download.com
it works well.

good luck

-Linear

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goheels, on Sep 8, 2008 12:27:37 am BST

The search engines in both firefox and IE don't work anymore and I have tried all of the trojan removers and adaeare and spybot search and destroy and several others. There doesn't yet seem to be an answer to this. I guess others will get it too and eventually someone will send a cure for it.

jiggy, on Sep 11, 2008 12:53:44 pm BST

I have the same problem with my 10 PCs, i just uninstalled zonealarm firewall and firefox worked again...

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Jack, on Sep 20, 2008 10:10:33 pm BST

Ya i have this problem too i can't do resarch for my hwk now cu of the stupid effects of anitvirus xp 2008
and i can't go on sites the ppl told me to so i can download things like spybot to get rid of the problem so it's almost impossible for me plz SOME1 HELP ME@@@@@@

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goheels, on Sep 21, 2008 11:58:05 am BST

Troop get flock browser and it is just like firefox with improvements. Google's chrome also is immune to the search problem that effects IE, Firefox and Oprah . I made folk my default browser until a fix comes up for vista. If you are running xp you can do the SDfix thing from riva above.

Foxxx, on Sep 24, 2008 12:28:14 pm BST

So basically, Iv tried FLock, opera, firefox, Internet explorer, and chrome,
all which fail in opening certain sites. the same site ofc
Iv downloaded many adaware, search bot programs, still the same thing.
I did however find a trojan called trojandnschanger, it may be the cuase but i doubt it as it only tries to redirect you to companies sites.
I am running Vista, so the SDFix dont, work
I am going to try the spybot search and destroy about the only spyware program i havnt run lol
Ill get back to you on that, Also when running karpersky online scanner, the browser would crash at a certain point strange have not figured out why yet tho.

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vtcomputerguy, on Sep 27, 2008 2:25:08 pm BST

It seems that the 3.01 update to Firefox was infected with a trojan although mozilla hasn't admitted it yet. To fix this problem to to download.com and search for Malwarebytes . Download this program and run it, your browsers will return to normal.

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Pratl, on Sep 30, 2008 4:13:55 am BST

Thank you, pally...it seems to have worked like a charm!

Cheers to you!

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dubb, on Sep 30, 2008 8:55:15 pm BST

Vtcomputerguy,
You are da man! That program worked out. My system is way better!

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goheels, on Sep 27, 2008 6:08:48 pm BST

Thanks troop. That did the trick.