Internet problems (Microsoft Win XP)

Internet problems
message from =?Utf-8?B?TWVudGFsQmFrdXJh?= on 30 May 2004
I can't view any web pages on my account on XP Professional. It displays error 403 'Access denied by access control list'. It works fine in my dad's account. Me and my dad are totally stumped by this, and we can't find the solution on any sites. We have broadband. Please e-mail any ideas.

dev replied to =?Utf-8?B?TWVudGFsQmFrdXJh?= on 30 May 2004

Use Windows search feature to locate a file named, simply, HOSTS (no
extension). If found, rename it to HOSTS.BAK. Ignore HOSTS files that
have an extension.

If this solves the problem suspect parasites, which are worth checking for
in any case...

http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/northrup/restoreperf.asp

Wesley Vogel replied to dev on 30 May 2004

Hosts may be a hidden file.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts

To display Hidden files and folders

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Folder Options | View tab
Check:
Display the contents of system folders
Show hidden files and folders
UNCheck:
Hide protected operating system files
Apply | OK

[[Hidden files and folders will appear dimmed to indicate they are not
typical items.]]

=?Utf-8?B?TWVudGFsQmFrdXJh?= replied to Wesley Vogel on 31 May 2004

Damn it, still no results.

Wesley Vogel replied to =?Utf-8?B?TWVudGFsQmFrdXJh?= on 31 May 2004

THE PARASITE FIGHT Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

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