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[nod32]

For some strange reason IE doesn't seem to want to install any active x controls. I re-formatted about 2 months ago. It's definetly not malware related, and has nothing to do with the security settings in IE or my firewall/av. Here's my thread in another forum, with everything that I have tried so far.

For those too lazy to click this is basicly it:

Running XP Pro SP2 (legit)

When I try to install an active x control, nothing happens and I get Code Download Error logs in my temp folder.

Used the M$ code error log veiwer

Tried sfc /scannow

Re-isntalling IE

Checked the group policy editor.

And a few other things, all of which are in the link at the beginning of the post.


Thanks
Im really stumped on this

[DjLizard]

Download this:
<link removed>

Check everything in box 1 (especially the first checkbox), and checkmark box 4, and click Go. Lemme know.

[nod32]

Checked everything you said, restarted, but it didn't fix anything,

[DjLizard]

This is kind of dumb, but try checking box 3 too. *shrug* :/ :/

[nod32]

Nothing.
Thanks for at least trying. No one knows whats going on with my IE.

[Tarun]

nod32, on May 3 2005, 07:23 PM, said:

Nothing.
Thanks for at least trying. No one knows whats going on with my IE.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Try running the IE 6 web setup as it might fix your issues by reinstalling.

[nod32]

Already tried re-installing.

[DjLizard]

start, Run...,
cmd /c attrib -r -h +s -a "%systemroot%\Downloaded Program Files"
(including quotes)

If that doesn't help (it shouldn't), then try merging each of these, and trying again before moving on to each next one:

http://djlizard.net/1.reg
failing that, try http://djlizard.net/2.reg
then http://djlizard.net/3.reg
etc http://djlizard.net/4.reg

[nod32]

Tried the 3 reg files and
cmd /c attrib -r -h +s -a "%systemroot%\Downloaded Program Files"
I got a 404 error when I clicked on the link for 4.reg

Stupid IE.

[Tarun]

nod32, on May 4 2005, 12:02 AM, said:

Already tried re-installing.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oops sorry. See what happens when you get distracted (by a loving fiancée).

[xd3vilx]

If U Try Everything But Still Can't Work...Best Option Don't Use IE And Use Other Browser Like Opera Or Firefox...

[agumon]

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If U Try Everything But Still Can't Work...Best Option Don't Use IE And Use Other Browser Like Opera Or Firefox...

both Opera and firefox doesnt run on internet explorer engine... but they are prefered... but if you want anything that run on internet explorer engine, try maxthon...

[Tarun]

xd3vilx, on May 5 2005, 06:27 AM, said:

If U Try Everything But Still Can't Work...Best Option Don't Use IE And Use Other Browser Like Opera Or Firefox...

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Alternatives are nice but they are not the solution in this case.

Why? Because when he has to go to Windows Update, attempts to go to websites or even use Msn Messenger that will want ActiveX to help him install the needed files for updates or to play games, he will HAVE to have IE for that. Even virus scanners like McAfee and others need to have ActiveX for this.

[DjLizard]

Yeh... we want a solution to this problem, not an avoidance of the problem. This issue bugs the crap out of me.

Ok, 4.reg was messed up or something and didn't make it to my site... I deleted it and then forgot what key I got it from anyway... no big loss..

[Tarun]

nod32, on Apr 30 2005, 09:15 PM, said:

For some strange reason IE doesn't seem to want to install any active x controls. I re-formatted about 2 months ago.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Are you able to download from Windows Updates?

Do you encounter any *.inf file errors when installing applications? (Try and install Winamp 5.09 if you use it, this one used to show a common *.inf error when I had a similar problem.)

[Tarun]

nod32, on Apr 30 2005, 09:15 PM, said:

For some strange reason IE doesn't seem to want to install any active x controls. I re-formatted about 2 months ago.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Are you able to download from Windows Updates?

Do you encounter any *.inf file errors when installing applications? (Try and install Winamp 5.09 if you use it, this one used to show a common *.inf error when I had a similar problem.)

Man they sure gave you the runaround on that CastleCops site too. o.o

[nod32]

xd3vilx, on May 5 2005, 04:27 AM, said:

If U Try Everything But Still Can't Work...Best Option Don't Use IE And Use Other Browser Like Opera Or Firefox...

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I use Firefox, but I need IE for other things...

Tarun, on May 5 2005, 10:09 AM, said:

Are you able to download from Windows Updates?

Do you encounter any *.inf file errors when installing applications?  (Try and install Winamp 5.09 if you use it, this one used to show a common *.inf error when I had a similar problem.)

Man they sure gave you the runaround on that CastleCops site too.  o.o

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes, Windows Update is working. It wasn't when i first started expiriencing the active x problem.

I was just about to update Winamp

[Tarun]

nod32, on May 5 2005, 08:30 PM, said:

I use Firefox, but I need IE for other things...
Yes, Windows Update is working. It wasn't when i first started expiriencing the active x problem.

I was just about to update Winamp 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Good to know Windows Update is working. Do you have HijackThis by chance? Also, did Winamp install without any problems?

[nod32]

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 5:39:41 PM, on 06/05/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Sygate\smc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Eset\nod32krn.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Eset\nod32kui.exe
C:\Program Files\Winamp\Winamp.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Mattt\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.ca/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nod32kui] "C:\Program Files\Eset\nod32kui.exe" /WAITSERVICE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SmcService] C:\PROGRA~1\Sygate\smc.exe -startgui
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_03\bin\npjpi150_03.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_03\bin\npjpi150_03.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O23 - Service: NOD32 Kernel Service (NOD32krn) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Eset\nod32krn.exe
O23 - Service: Sygate Personal Firewall (SmcService) - Sygate Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Sygate\smc.exe


Winamp installed fine.

[Tarun]

O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_03\bin\npjpi150_03.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_03\bin\npjpi150_03.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

Those can go, but I see no problems at all. Strange though... Where's the O16 for the Downloaded Program Files?