Probable Reasons Behind Internet Explorer not working !!!

Some IE Problems and Messages when they become unresponsible:

(1)"Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience".

(2)"This page cannot be displayed".

(3)"The instruction at 0x782f3439 referenced memory at xxxxxxxx(varies each time) The memory could not be read. Click ok to terminate program".

(4)"Internet explorer has stopped working a problem caused the prograrm to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available".

There are other messages too....Right now these are striking in my mind!!

Ok, Before going any further, if you have installed some update packages or software on the computer recently, you might try restoring the system back to the point before the issue occurred.

Performing System Restore:

1) Before we start, please close all open files and close all open programs.
2) Click Start; click All Programs; click Accessories; click System Tools; and click System Restore. The System Restore user interface should appear.
3) Click Next.
4) From the restore points available, select an appropriate restore point before problem occurs and click Next.
5) Click Next again. The restore process will run and your system will restart automatically.

For more information, please refer to this article: What is System Restore?

If the problem exists, please continue with the instructions below to solve the other issues.

1. Run IE with No Add-ons

Click Start, copy and paste Internet Explorer (No Add-ons) into Start Search box and press Enter. Change the cookie settings and have a test.


2. Reset IE7

1) Click Start button-> Control Panel.
2) Change to Classic View on the left pane and double-click the Internet Options icon.
3) On the Security tab, click Default level button for each icon in the Select a zone to view or change security settings.
4) Click to Programs tab, and then click the Make default button if it is not grayed out.
5) Click to Advanced tab, click Restore advanced settings button in the Settings area.
6) Click the Reset button in the Reset Internet Explorer settings area and Click OK.
7) Click Apply, and then click OK.

3. Temporarily disable/uninstall all Anti-Virus firewalls or programs

4. Terminate third-party conflicts

Run Windows Safe Mode

1) Detach all unnecessary peripheral devices from your computer, such as printers, scanners and removable storage devices.
2) Restart the computer.
3) Keep pressing the F8 key until the Windows Startup menu appears.
4) Choose Safe Mode with Networking, and press Enter.
5) Test the issue in Safe Mode to see if the issue still exists.

Note: In Safe Mode, your system display and Desktop will look and perform differently than in Normal Mode. This is only temporary.

If the issue does not occur in safe mode, let’s try a Clean Boot to test the issue.


Start Windows in Clean Boot mode
Note: You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group to complete this procedure.

1) Click Start.
2) Copy and paste "msconfig" (without the quotation marks) in the Start Search box, and click Enter.
3) Switch to Services tab and then Check Hide All Microsoft Services.
4) Click Disable All.
5) Switch to the Startup tab and then Click Disable all.
6) Click OK.
7) Click Restart to restart the computer and test the issue.


How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer in Windows Vista and Windows XP?
Read HERE

Download Windows Internet Explorer Various versions From HERE

Finally, If you are not done with all this procedure...Just Migrate to other Browsers like Firefox, Opera, Safari, Google Chrome, Maxthon, K-Meleon, SeaMonkey, Avant Browser, etc.

You can download them all at HERE For Free!!

What is svchost.exe and how to fix it ?

The svchost.exe has always been the mystery for most users because many of such processes are ran at the same time, each using different amount CPU resource and memory usage. "Svchost.exe" (Generic Host Process for Win32 Services) is an integral part of Windows OS. At startup, Svchost.exe checks the services portion of the registry and constructs a list of services that it needs to load.

Note: The svchost.exe file is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. In other cases, svchost.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm! Check this with Security Task Manager.

Virus with same name:
Symantec Security Response - W32.Welchia.Worm
Symantec Security Response - W32.Assarm@mm
McAfee - W32/Jeefo

Here is a problem I have been coming across more and more these days. About 30secs to 1 minute after booting into Windows the computer starts lagging heavily. When CTRL+ALT+DEL is pressed it shows that svchost.exe is using up maximum CPU resources and only occurs when Automatic Updates is enabled. Microsoft has recognized this problem and has released a patch. However, on all computers I have worked on with this problem, the Microsoft patches don’t fix the problem. This is a guide on how to fix this problem with svchost using maximum CPU.

First of all, to identify if you have this problem you need to press CTRL+ALT+DEL all at the same time.

Now, go to the “Processes" Tab and then press “Mem Usage”. If you have this svchost.exe memory leak bug after about 1 minute you will see that the amount of memory usage svchost.exe uses will keep increasing until CPU becomes 99 or 100%.

Below is an example of what this looks like:


Here is one of Windows major annoyances that never fails to baffle and frustrate you. The cause(s) are to numerous to list. (For Windows XP Users)

Download this file: Windows Update v3 WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe and save it to your C:\ drive.

Download this file: fix_svchost.bat and save it to your C:\ drive.

Download this file: WindowsXP-KB927891.exe and save it to your C:\ drive.

Reboot the computer and log in to Windows XP in safe mode. To do this, press F8 just before the Windows XP logo shows up during boot and choose “Safe Mode.”

Once Windows has loaded in Safe Mode and you have the option of which user account to use, log on as “Administrator”.

Open Windows Explorer to the root of C:\ drive then double-click the fix_svchost.bat file you saved before.

A black screen will pop up and white text will scroll past. Wait for this process to finish as it could take several minutes. It will close itself when its finished.

Once the black screen disappears, double-click the WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe file you saved before. Follow the prompts as it installs.

When Windows Update Agent finishes installing, double-click the WindowsXP-KB927891.exe file you saved before. Follow the prompts as it installs.

Reboot the computer.

For Windows Vista Users
Cannot see any svchost.exe in Windows Vista? If your system is consistently hitting 100% usage but yet the total CPU usage added up from what you seen in Task Manager is much lesser (probably less than 50%), click on Show processes from all users button, and click “Continue” on User Account Control dialog. You will definitely see a lot of svchost.exe running, with probably one of them hogging high CPU resource.

When opening up Task Manager, there are plenty of svchost.exe instances and also data on running by who (System, Local Service, Network Service, etc.), however, that so much information you get about the svchost.exe session. Previously in Windows earlier than Vista, users can use tasklist (for Windows XP/2003) or tlist (for Windows 2000) in command prompt to list out what is actually the services that are in charged by a particular svchost.exe based on the PID. Windows Vista enhances this feature and makes lookup a little easier.

Here’s how to identify the services behind a svchost.exe process.
Right click on a blank space on TaskBar and click on Task Manager to open up the Task Manager.
Click on Processes tab.
Click on "Show processes from all users" button down on task manager.

Click Continue button when prompted with User Account Control dialog.
There will be a long list of svchost.exe shown in elevated Task Manager.
Locate the svchost.exe that you want to find out what’s the services running behind it, such as those with high CPU usage or high memory usage, right click on it, and choose Go to Service(s).

The focus tab will be switched and transferred over to the Services tab, with a few services been selected and highlighted. These are the services that are associated with the particular svchost.exe

Once identify the services that are possibly causing the svchost.exe to hogging system resources, carefully work out the services that you suspect may cause the issue. Once determined a suspected service, right click on it, and select Stop Service. Before you stopping any service, make sure that no other services rely on that particular services. You can click on Service… button to launch Services applet in Control Panel, and the see the properties of the service to view its dependencies. Also be warned that disabling any wrong service may destabilize Vista system.

The method to locate associated services for scvhost.exe in Vista a above is already much more easier than non-Vista Windows OS. However, if you still find the steps too troublesome, there is an even easier way. Download Process Explorer from Sysinternals (now belongs to part of Microsoft). No installation required. Just unpack and run procexp.exe, and then move and place mouse over on top of a svchost.exe process. A tooltip balloon message will pop up with information of all services running behind that svchost.exe.

How to Block Websites on your Computer ?

There are many online sites not suitable for a child’s eyes. But some “adult only” sites ask only for a confirmation that someone is over 18 without any more proof than having the visitor click “yes.” A child can get to any site that is not blocked by the parent. There are several ways to block websites, and each of them has strong points.

How to Stop Access to Mature Adult Content Sites on Internet Explorer ?
Here’s how you do it:

Go to Tools > Internet Options > Content
In the “Content Advisor” section click on “Enable”

You are now in the Content Advisor. From here you can set your settings.

Use “Ratings” Tab – Set rating levels for: language, nudity, sex and violence.

How to Block Adult Websites & Porn Sites on Firefox ?
FoxFilter is a personal content filter that helps block inappropriate content as well as block access to user-specified content and Web sites. FoxFilter includes password-protected settings and security features to help prevent it from being bypassed, un-installed or disabled.

A password recovery feature is also included. FoxFilter has been designed to work with Firefox on Mac, Linux and Windows.

Install FoxFilter : DOWNLOAD HERE

Some Blocking Software
If you really want to use one of the many adult site blocking programs out there, here are a few for you to consider:

CyberSitter – Rated #1 by PC magazine 2003.
KidsNet – Disallows certain types of emails from getting through. Age specific settings.
CyberPatrol – Restrict instant messages, email and sites.
NetDog Block Porn – NetDog Block Porn is a software to block all porn content Web sites.
Aobo Porn Filter – Block unwanted websites and filter porn websites.

Just install them and you pc will automatically be protected against free internet porn and adult content.

Finally, to block websites on your home computer without investing in expensive software, here’s the trick (for Windows PCs):

Step 1: Click the Start button and select Run. Now type the following text in that Run box:

notepad c:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts

Step 2: You will see a new notepad window on your screen containing some cryptic information. Don’t panic. Just goto the last line of the file, hit the enter key and type the following:

127.0.0.1 orkut.com
127.0.0.1 facebook.com
127.0.0.1 myspace.com

Save the file and exit. That’s it. None of the above sites will now open on your computer. (Above are example only you can have your chooices of websites)

You can block as many websites as you like with the above technique. If you want to remove the ban later, open the same file as mentioned in Step 1 and delete the above lines.

If you have some other tips questions share them in comments.

Controlling Twitter and Facebook via Email.

Being a blogger it is important to share links of the posts across various platforms. Here is where I found Flexamail quite handy. It is a service which allows you to send and retrive information to Twitter and Facebook without even the need to visit any webpage. All you need is to log into your email account.

What Is Flexamail?
Flexamail allows you to control the web while never leaving the comfort of your inbox. You can post images, share files even surf the web! If you know how to use email, you already know how to use Flexamail.

First You needed to register with Flexamail with your Email Id.

The you have to configure with your username and password for Facebook and Twitter.

Finally you can start using Twitter and Facebook with your Email account.

How does it work?
When you send an email to particular email address of Flexamail you can send a tweet and update your Facebook wall too.

What you type in the subject line is sent over as a tweet while what is in the body of the email message is posted on your Facebook Wall.

It also has other options to check 10 recent wall updates, 20 tweets from friends and also helpful in sharing images.

What Can you do With Flexamail?
Access popular sites like Twitter and Facebook all from your email without needing a proxy.

Avoid pesky firewalls getting in your way, access websites and services regardless to your office or country's firewall settings.

Post, share and track any type of files and images online.

Password protect those files you don't want made public.

Securely backup your files online.

Save money on your cellphone plan with an email only data plan.

Publish a photo from your iPhone or Blackberry without needing to open an app.

Stay organized with sortable, sharable, drag and drop lists

Examples:
tweet@flexamail.com (sends subject line as tweet on twitter)
fbwall@flexamail.com (sends email body as post on Facebook Wall)

Try it out but visiting Flexamail and use your email to control Facebook and Twitter account.

Let me know your view through your comments.