Browsers don't open in Vista

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Only one browser will work that being SlimBrowser, unless I disable the web shield. Of course Avast doesn’t like this nor does Windows Security none of the others will get past ‘waiting for…’ with a blank page.if the web shield is enabled.
Ron.

P.S What is the Mbam scan?

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BEDO
Did you try the method suggested by aviator992 in the topic “Avast! 5.0.677 Blocking Browser HTTP Access”:

I FIXED IT!!!! I ran the Windows XP Winsockfix utility and I am good to go! Whoever is having this issue on XP, try this file out - http://majorgeeks.com/WinSock_XP_Fix_d4372.html . Not sure what changed that made avast not work, but this could be something the dev team could look into and see what changes the Winsockfix utility makes and see what matches in those settings on all the users computers that have the same issue. Good night!!!

I have found a couple of utilities that say they work for Vista and Windows 7, can’t confirm if they fix the issue but worth a shot!
Vista - http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/06/18/repair-and-reset-windows-vista-tcpip-winsock-catalog-corruption/
Windows 7 - http://windows7themes.net/winsock-fix-for-windows-7.html

I believe the fix for Vista and 7 are the same, but to be on the safe side I provided two different links for each operating system. Good luck!

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It’s a scan done by Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware.

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Thanks for that George.
We have been invited to Sunday lunch with friends. When I get back I’ll have a shot using your link for Vista.

Ron.

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See reply #10…! :wink:
asyn

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Asyn you are right Slimbrowser is not being scanned on Vista but it is being scanne on XP and XP has no trouble.

Here are the logs from Mbscan
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware 1.46
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 5163

Windows 6.0.6000
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18904

21/11/2010 16:05:47
mbam-log-2010-11-21 (16-05-47).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 153704
Time elapsed: 11 minute(s), 2 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Ron.

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Please try the fix recommended by George Yves. :slight_smile:

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SUCCESS
Thank you George Yves Bob3160 Asyn DavidR and anyone I have missed out.
it was the resetting of the WINSOCK CATALOGUE THAT CURED IT.

Ron

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@ BEDO

I see that you now have 20 posts which will permit you to update your profile to include signature information.

Go to PROFILE then Modify Profile then Forum Profile Information then Please select your country: then Signature: and put information about your system just like my signature about your system just like my signature so that the helpers can offer pertinent advice.

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You’re welcome…!
Good that the problem is solved now… :slight_smile:
And thanks for the feedback…!
asyn