Internet Explorer: HELP!

[dmspilot00]

I just downloaded Mozilla, only to find that it is basically exactly the same as Netscape (?!!) which I already had on my computer.

 

[turning2]

I just downloaded Mozilla, only to find that it is basically exactly the same as Netscape (?!!) which I already had on my computer.

Sorry about that..... shoulda mentioned that fact.

It is true that it looks like netscape, its built on the same platform; however, because due to the fact that it is open source software (anyone can tweak/improve upon the code), there are a number of improvements and features that are (IMHO) better and more secure than netscape.

Once again, sorry for not mentioning this earlier.

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[bobbysamd]

Alternative browsers

Try Firefox, fka Mozilla Firebird. I run it on my Mac and have tried it on Windows 98 PCs. Not only is it faster than Internet Explorer, you can block popups and other garbage with it.

 

[Visceral]

I've gotten rid of a lot of annoying stuff on my computer that ad aware wouldn't. Just run a search on your comp using find files. Look for the offending word; maybe in your case, a search for cool.* or something similar. They usually are buried deeply in the registry. Just make sure you don't delete something you shouldn't.

 

[surplus1]

Here's something else you can try. Go to

find.pcworld.com/40364

Look for Browser Hijack Blaster. Download it and try. It is FREE.

Good luck.

 

[j328driver]

Hey,

One thing I haven't seen anyone mention is going into your control panel, select "add/remove software" and look for anything that resembles the offending software. I've gotten rid of several nuisance programs that way.

You might also find a bunch of old stuff in there that you forgot about and need to get rid of too!

Good Luck.