Thicko needs help!

[-G-Man-]

The Thicko in question is myself!

Its common knowledge to most on DF that im as thick as 2 short planks so please dont be to damning when you answer!!

I have some sort of problem with my browser. Some sites wont let me veiw the content, with an error message of ''you may need to adjust your browser settings''
any ideas what the proper settings should be? and how do i go about editing them??

And now all of a sudden im unable to see anything that requires macromedia flash player (like You Tube)
I havent altered any settings and Its been fine until yesterday, where all of a sudden im being told i need to update to the version of it. Yet when my girlfriend logs onto her side of the computer she can view it perfectly. She can also view the sites that i cant.

please help!!

[marcode]

mm.. spyware?

[-G-Man-]

mm.. spyware?

i run regular checks with Microsoft antispware, it never detects much...

[blacksheep]

download spybot search and destroy - http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

its free - see if that picks anything up

[headsortails]

What browser are you using?

[headsortails]

Try this from here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/311264/en-us

SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to browse the Web, you may receive the following error message:
The page cannot be displayed.

The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web
site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need
to adjust your browser settings.
You may also receive an error message similar to the following
Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site Web site. The application called an interface that was marshaled for a different thread.
where Web site is the name of the Web site that you are attempting to log on to.
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CAUSE
This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions are true:
• You install the Gator program from Gator.com.

-and-
• You remove (uninstall) the Gator program.
When you install Gator, the OfferCompanion program is also installed. The behavior described in the "Symptoms" section of this article can occur if the OfferCompanion program remains on the computer after you remove Gator.
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RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, remove OfferCompanion. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, click OfferCompanion, and then click Add/Remove.

The Gator Uninstaller starts. Follow the instructions to remove OfferCompanion.
4. Restart the computer.

[{{909}}]

i had a bunch of viri/trojan/adware things on my pc that seemed to bugger up my flash, even after i removed them viewing flash in my browser (FFox) would sooner or later result in it crashing. i had to install opera to stop this, and i still get the occasional crash although it seems to be limited to the flash on maxconsole for some reason

[TwoPlAnKs]

im as thick as 2 short planks

i'm sort of gutted you've had so many replies already meaning i couldn't help you with it

i am pretty much certain that i am more intellegent than you, by quite some margin

[-G-Man-]

Try this from here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/311264/en-us

SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to browse the Web, you may receive the following error message:
The page cannot be displayed.

The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web
site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need
to adjust your browser settings.
You may also receive an error message similar to the following
Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site Web site. The application called an interface that was marshaled for a different thread.
where Web site is the name of the Web site that you are attempting to log on to.
Back to the top Back to the top
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions are true:
• You install the Gator program from Gator.com.

-and-
• You remove (uninstall) the Gator program.
When you install Gator, the OfferCompanion program is also installed. The behavior described in the "Symptoms" section of this article can occur if the OfferCompanion program remains on the computer after you remove Gator.
Back to the top Back to the top
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, remove OfferCompanion. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, click OfferCompanion, and then click Add/Remove.

The Gator Uninstaller starts. Follow the instructions to remove OfferCompanion.
4. Restart the computer.

cheers for that, Thats the error im getting alright, but ive never even heard of Gator.com let alone install it!

[-G-Man-]

i am pretty much certain that i am more intellegent than you, by quite some margin

you say it like its something to be proud of!!

[headsortails]

The aim of a lot of malware and/or spyware is to get installed without you knowing. So, if it did its job then you might not be aware that it is installed.

Try ewido too - http://www.ewido.net/

[marcode]

cheers for that, Thats the error im getting alright, but ive never even heard of Gator.com let alone install it!

you are whats wrong with the internet.

[-G-Man-]

you are whats wrong with the internet.

what you on about?

[karlos130]

there are some sites out there that have adware etc named something different from the actual site name

When i do scans a whole load of names appear of sites i never heard of m8

Maybe worth looking at m8e

[marcode]

what you on about?

that group of people who say i dont know of gator never mind install it.

WRONG. you did install it.. perhaps as a bundled package of some sort but as far as im aware gator generally go by legal means of getting on yer pc despite being sneaky cunts about it.

[-G-Man-]

that group of people who say i dont know of gator never mind install it.

WRONG. you did install it.. perhaps as a bundled package of some sort but as far as im aware gator generally go by legal means of getting on yer pc despite being sneaky cunts about it.

as the title of the threads says, im a thicko when it come to computers, hence me asking for help.

I appreaciate everyones help, incluiding yours Marcode, but there was no need for your attitude in the earlier post.

[marcode]

the earlier comment was meant to be sarcastic.

grow a sense of humour will ya.

closed.