cannot find server + dns error, IE

[gelgel]

Hello,

This is the first time i post here, but i have to say this is a good site which taught me a few things even though my knowledge in computers is very primitive.

You're probably fedup with this title already but i just cant fix the problem. I'm using windows xp SP 2, and i cant browse properly. sometimes i cant connect through programs like msn messenger unless i try a many number of times. Sometimes the browsing is perfect for a few minutes, but then i get the message of DNS error again, and i have to keep reloading the page before it shows up if it ever does. and another thing is that not all the graphics of a webpage show up, for example the one i'm on right now while i'm typing this message, the smilies are all replaced with red x's. i also know that i'll have a hard time sending it cuz i'll get the "cannot fine server + dns error" once i click on send, and i'll hae to go back try again go back try again.

The problem started 3 weeks ago right after installing a cable modem. i formatted my computer and i didnt install many programs.

The connection is fine according to my internet provider, since at first i thought it might have been a problem with the new cable connection.
I've tried using adaware, Spybot S& D and CW Shredder, however i couldnt update the shredder geting the message ""Unable to retrieve CWShredder update information. the server might be unavailable" which might be because of my computer problem. ( its a version 1.59.1 )

I tried running HJT and i saw a few entries with the word kimochi.exe, so i just deleted them, cuz i think kimochi is a spyware. now i know that was wrong to mess with the HJT for a person who doesnt know much.

so what should i do? should i post a HJT log in the security section? or what ?

thanks a lot, and sorry for the long message

[aulakh]

Hi I have the exact same problem with my internet explorer and I posted my HJT log in the security section you should do the same.

[dlh6213]

so what should i do? should i post a HJT log in the security section? or what ?

Yes, go ahead and post your log in the Security forum along with the descripton of the problem you're having. Before posting, make sure you have the latest version of HJT (1.98.2) and have it in it's own permanent folder (like c:\hjt\hijackthis.exe).

[DMR]

... i couldnt update the shredder geting the message ""Unable to retrieve CWShredder update information. the server might be unavailable" which might be because of my computer problem. ( its a version 1.59.1)

That particular error is not part of your problem; it seems to be an ongoing problem on the server's side. You can get the latest version of CWShredder (and other spyware tools) from this site:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html

[SEQ]

I have the exact same problem. Did you ever figure out what was wrong? How do I fix it?

[DMR]

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