my computer will not allow me to go to any secure sites. this happened all of a sudden yesterday afternoon. (ex. my bank and credit card site, as well as email!) any advice before i take it in to get fixed?
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more than likely you have 443 block at the firewall or you IE browser setting got changed to more secure..\ntry firefox and see if that works better.
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YEs, I have had my antivirus block things just by going to a website. Make sure you have an antivirus with a web filter enabled on it.
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What is the website you are trying to load?  Does it happen on all website?  Or just some?  Perhaps you shouldn't go to that page.  Could be a really bad program site?
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I wouldn't bother visiting the site, it might install unwanted software and you'll be worse off than you are now. Your browser may have been hijacked, or it may be a trojan.\nStop using Internet Explorer and use Firefox instead, it doesn't support Active X so thats one less way that problems can get on your pc. I use all the following security programs;\n\nThe Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Either of these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. They are both fairly easy to use and updated regularly.\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall\nhttp://www.kerio.com Kerio firewall\n\nShields Up security site, check your firewall works\nhttps://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2\n\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser\nhttp://www.opera.com/  Opera web browser\nInstal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites.\n\nWinpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.\nhttp://www.winpatrol.com\n\nSpywareblaster works with Internet Explorer. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to \nI.E.\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html\n\nThe best antispyware is Spyware Doctor \nhttp://www.pctools.com  The free version will give you the file name and location so you can get help removing them without having to pay.\n\nhttp://www.ewido.net Ewido anti trojan\n\nAd-Aware SE Personal anti adware\nhttp://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/\n\nSpybot Search and Destroy anti spyware\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html\n\nhttp://www.avast.com Avast Antivirus\n\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool\n\nMicrosoft have two free online scanners that look for malware.\nhttp://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx\nYou can also download Microsofts free Windows Defender from the official Microsoft site, and the Malicious Software Removal Tool.\n\nRemember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
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Maybe a virus/malware; above responders gave some hints to remove. U could also try "hijack this!" (look up with G**GLE).\n\nAlso, maybe the folder was put in "all users" and you have to have administrator rights to remove it. Log-on as admin and do that.\n\nInstall a firewall and instruct it not to allow acces to those sites. This way, no other can make such "jokes".
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Not sure what the problem is but I would attempt reinstalling windows.\n\nBackup all your files you would like to keep onto cd/dvd/hd (if you have another or have your drive partitioned).\n\nThen do a full format and then install windows. Install everything you need and get all your security programs on first. Don't enable internet until you have done this. Unplug you're wire if you have to.\n\nNot sure why it would be doing this maybe something in the registry or some dirty little program running in the background. Maybe a system file as become corrupt. When i'm not sure though I revert back to reinstalling.\n\nGood Luck\nPaul
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there is something wrong with the computer or the site
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As a security consultant by trade, I've seen your situation countless times.  Your computer is infested with some sort of malware (virus, trojan, spyware, etc...).  Here's what I'd suggest you do, this works almost every time:\n\n1.  Uninstall any antivirus software on your computer.  Reason:  the malware may have damaged it.  If you have a favorite antivirus program you can always reinstall it later.\n\n2.  Go to http://www.grisoft.com.  Download the FREE version of AVG antivirus, install it, update it, and scan your entire computer.\n\n3.  Go to http://www.safer-networking.org.  Download, install, update, and run Spybot32.\n\n4.  Go to http://www.lavasoftusa.com.  Download, install, update, and run the free version of Ad-Aware.\n\n5.  Re-scan using the above three tools until your system is clean.\n\nGood luck, and hope this helps!
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I'll assume you have Windows XP, go to Tools>pop-up blocker, and select the setting best suit you, pop-up is a headache, if you block them all, then you have to deal with "pop-up on this site was blockered" message, then you have to decide to always allowed it or temporarily allowed it in order to browse that website, there're no easy answers to this question, I use F-SECURE 2006 and eTrust Personal Firewall, important thing to remember is to update each function frequently by using automatic update selection, good luck!
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Let us try the following.\n- Clear history and cookies\n- Delete temporary internet files\nBoth 1 and 2 are in Internet options from Control panel\n- Go to C: > Documents and settings > YourUserName > Local settings > Temp\nand delete every thing here\n(If you could not see Local settings, type it in address bar)\n- Restart computer and try again\n- Mark me as best answer if the problem goes with the wind \n\nXLMan
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If it says it it on a secure site then it should be OK. If it says you are entering a site that is not secure then no.
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Does this happen in a specific computer in a specific internet service provider?Is it in your office,school or university or college? It might be coz those services are through the university server.They wont allow you to go to certain sites for either chat,nudity etc etc.Do you try to log on to yahoo through Texas A$M university computers?You cant break through those  then in that case.No, yahoo is not concerned with this.Its the server your computer is connected to responsible.
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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker\n\nHmmmm\nLet us try the following.\n1- Clear history and cookies\n2- Delete temporary internet files\nBoth 1 and 2 are in Internet options from Control panel\n3- Restart computer and try again\n4- Mark me as best answer if the problem goes with the wind \n5- Check for antivirus, you need one
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I scanned my computer awhile ago and no hackers. Seems like everyone is have a problem. I have been trying all morning to get into my email with no luck. I just now got on Answers.\nHope they fix it soon.\n\nMine is working now. Try yours.
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Check your security programs because one of them doesn't allow runing scripts. It could be the firewall...
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check your internet security tab to see if it is up to high and firewall .. refresh page 1st then reboot then all the other stuff i mentioned.
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Your firewall may be blocking the site, check your fire wall.\nAlso do an clean up. Top of web page tools internet options delete files delete cookies clear history, content clear ssl state autocomplete clear forms.\nThen go to your C Drive Windows Prefetch. Delete all thats there but not layout.\nThen switch the power of to your modem and leave for 5 Min's, switch back on and leave for another 5 Min's.\n\nHope that helps.\n\nGood Luck.