Internet Explorer Not Responding

[Emrys Davies]

I have Win 7 Home Edition 64 bit.

I had problems with 'Internet Explorer Not Responding' and trial and error
indicated that it was probably being caused by Windows Update KB2744842 -
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8. I have unrestored that
and things now appear to be normal. Hopefully this may help someone.

 

[Big Steel]

I have Win 7 Home Edition 64 bit.

I had problems with 'Internet Explorer Not Responding' and trial and
error indicated that it was probably being caused by Windows Update
KB2744842 - Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8. I have
unrestored that and things now appear to be normal. Hopefully this may
help someone.

I am on IE9.

 

[MowGreen]

I have Win 7 Home Edition 64 bit.

I had problems with 'Internet Explorer Not Responding' and trial and
error indicated that it was probably being caused by Windows Update
KB2744842 - Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8. I have
unrestored that and things now appear to be normal. Hopefully this may
help someone.

KB2744842 addresses a *Critical* Security vulnerability in IE8. Since
you've uninstalled it, at the very least, ensure that all Java runtimes
are no longer installed. And, please keep this URL on hand because
you'll be needing it in the not too distant future -

Microsoft Consumer Security Support Center
https://consumersecuritysupport.mic...alware&faq=1&altbrand=true&st=1&wfxredirect=1

After you've run the MS Safety Scanner, click the Continue button,
confirm your location, click Continue, then choose the option that best
suits you. Phone and Chat support are offered for *no-charge* and,
believe me, since KB2744842 is not installed, you'll need one or the
other as the vulnerability that it addresses is being *actively*
exploited by cyber thugs.



MowGreen
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*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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[Emrys Davies]

KB2744842 addresses a *Critical* Security vulnerability in IE8. Since
you've uninstalled it, at the very least, ensure that all Java runtimes
are no longer installed. And, please keep this URL on hand because you'll
be needing it in the not too distant future -

Microsoft Consumer Security Support Center
https://consumersecuritysupport.mic...alware&faq=1&altbrand=true&st=1&wfxredirect=1

After you've run the MS Safety Scanner, click the Continue button, confirm
your location, click Continue, then choose the option that best suits you.
Phone and Chat support are offered for *no-charge* and, believe me, since
KB2744842 is not installed, you'll need one or the other as the
vulnerability that it addresses is being *actively* exploited by cyber
thugs.



MowGreen
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*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
================

I downloaded MCSSC and when I opened it I got the error:
'C:\Users\EmrysDavies\Desktop\msert.exe in not a valid Win32 application'.
Mine is definitely a 64 bit version.

I have no Java runtimes installed.

 

[Robin Bignall]

I downloaded MCSSC and when I opened it I got the error:
'C:\Users\EmrysDavies\Desktop\msert.exe in not a valid Win32 application'.
Mine is definitely a 64 bit version.

I have no Java runtimes installed.

I got notice of a new Java 7 release today. Have they fixed the problem
yet?

 

[MowGreen]

I downloaded MCSSC and when I opened it I got the error:
'C:\Users\EmrysDavies\Desktop\msert.exe in not a valid Win32
application'. Mine is definitely a 64 bit version.

I have no Java runtimes installed.

What is "MCSSC" ? The info I posted for you is for *when* your system
becomes compromised because KB274482 is not installed.

If you so desire, you can contact Microsoft for *no-charge* support for
troubleshooting performance issues ( Internet Explorer Not Responding )
caused by the installation of KB274482 if you live in the US or Canada

8800-642-7676 in the US or 877-568-2495 in Canada

Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Pacific; Saturday and Sunday,
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pacific

If you were trying to download the Microsoft Safety Scanner, please
download it from here if you live in the US:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

If you're not in the US then click the drop down window towards the top
right of the above page and set it to your location.

Clicking the Download Now button *should* offer you the 64 bit version
but if for some reason it does not, then click the link under Download
Now that states ' Select your version' and then click the 64 bit link.


MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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[MowGreen]

I got notice of a new Java 7 release today. Have they fixed the problem
yet?

AFAIK, Java Version 7 Update 7 is the most recent Oracle java release.

Please read the following, Robin -

More Java Woes
http://isc.sans.edu/diary/More+Java+Woes/14179

" A number of readers alerted us of news reports stating that new "full
sandbox escape" vulnerabilities had been reported to Oracle. At this
point, there are no details available as to the nature of these
vulnerabilities, and there is no evidence that any of these
vulnerabilities are exploited. However, it is widely known that Oracle
is working on a substantial backlog of these vulnerabilities. It is
still recommended to use Java "with caution". Some best practices:

- Uninstall Java if you don't need it.
- if you do need Java, make sure it doesn't start automatically in your
web browser.
- keep Java up to date
- reduce the number of Java variants you have installed to the minimum
you need. "

If you need to have a java run time installed so that software installed
on your *computer* can function, then it would behoove you to disable
ALL java plug ins in ALL web browsers -

How to Unplug Java from the Browser
http://krebsonsecurity.com/how-to-unplug-java-from-the-browser/


MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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[Robin Bignall]

AFAIK, Java Version 7 Update 7 is the most recent Oracle java release.

Please read the following, Robin -

More Java Woes
http://isc.sans.edu/diary/More+Java+Woes/14179

" A number of readers alerted us of news reports stating that new "full
sandbox escape" vulnerabilities had been reported to Oracle. At this
point, there are no details available as to the nature of these
vulnerabilities, and there is no evidence that any of these
vulnerabilities are exploited. However, it is widely known that Oracle
is working on a substantial backlog of these vulnerabilities. It is
still recommended to use Java "with caution". Some best practices:

- Uninstall Java if you don't need it.
- if you do need Java, make sure it doesn't start automatically in your
web browser.
- keep Java up to date
- reduce the number of Java variants you have installed to the minimum
you need. "

If you need to have a java run time installed so that software installed
on your *computer* can function, then it would behoove you to disable
ALL java plug ins in ALL web browsers -

How to Unplug Java from the Browser
http://krebsonsecurity.com/how-to-unplug-java-from-the-browser/

Thanks, MowGreen. I think the best thing is to uninstall it. Anything
that needs it will doubtless tell me so, and I'll think again.

 

[Emrys Davies]

KB2744842 addresses a *Critical* Security vulnerability in IE8. Since
you've uninstalled it, at the very least, ensure that all Java runtimes
are no longer installed. And, please keep this URL on hand because you'll
be needing it in the not too distant future -

Microsoft Consumer Security Support Center
https://consumersecuritysupport.mic...alware&faq=1&altbrand=true&st=1&wfxredirect=1

After you've run the MS Safety Scanner, click the Continue button, confirm
your location, click Continue, then choose the option that best suits you.
Phone and Chat support are offered for *no-charge* and, believe me, since
KB2744842 is not installed, you'll need one or the other as the
vulnerability that it addresses is being *actively* exploited by cyber
thugs.



MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
================

Thanks a lot. Got it now and everything was clear.

 

[Robin Bignall]

Thanks, MowGreen. I think the best thing is to uninstall it. Anything
that needs it will doubtless tell me so, and I'll think again.

http://www.eweek.com/security/new-java-vulnerability-allows-sandbox-bypass-security-firm-says.html

Here is a site that casts doubt on Javas 5,6 and 7.

 

[MowGreen]

Thanks a lot. Got it now and everything was clear.

Cool but, I repeat that KB2744842 *really* needs to be installed because
at least one of the vulnerabilities is being *actively* exploited by
cyber criminals.

And, I'll repeat this once again ... If you so desire, you can contact
Microsoft for *no-charge* support for troubleshooting performance issues
( Internet Explorer Not Responding ) caused by the installation of
KB274482 if you live in the US or Canada

8800-642-7676 in the US or 877-568-2495 in Canada

Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Pacific; Saturday and Sunday,
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pacific


MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
================

 

[Emrys Davies]

Cool but, I repeat that KB2744842 *really* needs to be installed because
at least one of the vulnerabilities is being *actively* exploited by cyber
criminals.

And, I'll repeat this once again ... If you so desire, you can contact
Microsoft for *no-charge* support for troubleshooting performance issues
( Internet Explorer Not Responding ) caused by the installation of
KB274482 if you live in the US or Canada

8800-642-7676 in the US or 877-568-2495 in Canada

Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Pacific; Saturday and Sunday,
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pacific


MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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I contacted Microsoft as you suggested and they enabled me to configure my
system and eliminate my problem. It was quite extensive and I was well
pleased with the result. Thanks a lot.