[jaws-uk] Re: Internet Explorer behaving strangely
- From: "allykelly" <ally.kelly@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 23:52:04 +0100
Hi george
There are 4 files in the : etc folder:
host file which looks like this:
127.0.0.1 localhost
2.protocol file
3. Services
4 lmhosts file which looks like this:
# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample LMHOSTS file used by the Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to computernames
# (NetBIOS) names. Each entry should be kept on an individual line.
# The IP address should be placed in the first column followed by the
# corresponding computername. The address and the computername
# should be separated by at least one space or tab. The "#" character
# is generally used to denote the start of a comment (see the exceptions
# below).
#
# This file is compatible with Microsoft LAN Manager 2.x TCP/IP lmhosts
# files and offers the following extensions:
#
# #PRE
# #DOM:<domain>
# #INCLUDE <filename>
# #BEGIN_ALTERNATE
# #END_ALTERNATE
# \0xnn (non-printing character support)
#
# Following any entry in the file with the characters "#PRE" will cause
# the entry to be preloaded into the name cache. By default, entries are
# not preloaded, but are parsed only after dynamic name resolution fails.
#
# Following an entry with the "#DOM:<domain>" tag will associate the
# entry with the domain specified by <domain>. This affects how the
# browser and logon services behave in TCP/IP environments. To preload
# the host name associated with #DOM entry, it is necessary to also add a
# #PRE to the line. The <domain> is always preloaded although it will not
# be shown when the name cache is viewed.
#
# Specifying "#INCLUDE <filename>" will force the RFC NetBIOS (NBT)
# software to seek the specified <filename> and parse it as if it were
# local. <filename> is generally a UNC-based name, allowing a
# centralized lmhosts file to be maintained on a server.
# It is ALWAYS necessary to provide a mapping for the IP address of the
# server prior to the #INCLUDE. This mapping must use the #PRE directive.
# In addtion the share "public" in the example below must be in the
# LanManServer list of "NullSessionShares" in order for client machines to
# be able to read the lmhosts file successfully. This key is under
#
\machine\system\currentcontrolset\services\lanmanserver\parameters\nullsessionshares
# in the registry. Simply add "public" to the list found there.
#
# The #BEGIN_ and #END_ALTERNATE keywords allow multiple #INCLUDE
# statements to be grouped together. Any single successful include
# will cause the group to succeed.
#
# Finally, non-printing characters can be embedded in mappings by
# first surrounding the NetBIOS name in quotations, then using the
# \0xnn notation to specify a hex value for a non-printing character.
#
# The following example illustrates all of these extensions:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino #PRE #DOM:networking #net group's DC
# 102.54.94.102 "appname \0x14" #special app server
# 102.54.94.123 popular #PRE #source server
# 102.54.94.117 localsrv #PRE #needed for the include
#
# #BEGIN_ALTERNATE
# #INCLUDE \\localsrv\public\lmhosts
# #INCLUDE \\rhino\public\lmhosts
# #END_ALTERNATE
#
# In the above example, the "appname" server contains a special
# character in its name, the "popular" and "localsrv" server names are
# preloaded, and the "rhino" server name is specified so it can be used
# to later #INCLUDE a centrally maintained lmhosts file if the "localsrv"
# system is unavailable.
#
# Note that the whole file is parsed including comments on each lookup,
# so keeping the number of comments to a minimum will improve performance.
# Therefore it is not advisable to simply add lmhosts file entries onto the
# end of this file.
----- Original Message -----
From: George Bell
To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 11:23 PM
Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Internet Explorer behaving strangely
This is a long shot Alistair, but take a look at your hosts file in a text
editor such as NotePad.
You will find the file at
c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc
It should look much the same as mine which follows my signature.
DO NOT make any changes just yet. Just tell me if there is anything other
than shown below.
George.
# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
127.0.0.1 localhost
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From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of allykelly
Sent: 29 October 2005 22:57
To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [jaws-uk] Internet Explorer behaving strangely
Hi Folks,
Not primarily a JFW issue but I'm at the stage of pulling my hair out! I'm
using jfw 4.5.1 with xp home. Which till this morning ran great! Every time I
open a web page another site opens with a list of search results or is
someway connected to the title of the original page I tried to open, e.g.:
I try to open: www.holidaytruths.com
only to get a completely different site with a list of holiday search
results and options.
even when I try to open
WWW.whitestick.co.uk
I get another set of search options for screens, readers etc. This is driving
me nuts!
AVG states there is no virus in my pc.
Add aware runs daily and pronounces the pc clear of critical objects.
Spy wear blaster is up to date.
I even removed all cookies, temp files, temp internet files and blocked some
of the problem sites from installing cookies on my pc but the site still
managed to open in my internet explorer browser. They seem to associate a word
in the web site title and look for search options to match, tried to open the
national lottery site and got Vernons and other gambling sites!
Any thoughts?Any suggestions not involving petrol and matches would be
gratefully received!LOL!
Alistair
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