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Hi,

I have installed imesh and an adware remover recently. Now, my problem is I cannot browse from Internet Explorer, but can browse from Windows Explorer. I have run the adware remover and deleted all the adware.
Please help.
Thanks in Advance

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This thread (started by and later commented on by and ) describes the classic symptom where the shell can open URLs but Internet Explorer itself fails. For readers arriving years later: the Internet Explorer desktop app is retired (June 15, 2022) and Microsoft now expects users to migrate to Microsoft Edge; Edge supports an “IE mode” for legacy sites. If using a modern Windows build, consider Edge+IE mode before chasing obscure IE-only fixes. IE11 retirement and guidance IE mode in Edge. (learn.microsoft.com)

Common causes when IE alone breaks after installing P2P/adware tools are: proxy settings hijacked, a malicious/buggy BHO or toolbar, or corrupted Internet Options. Quick checklist in order (do these before reinstalling anything): check File > Work Offline is NOT set; Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and remove any proxy entries; run Internet Explorer (No Add‑Ons) to test; use Manage Add‑ons to disable toolbars/BHOs; reset Internet Explorer settings from the Advanced tab if needed. See Microsoft troubleshooting and proxy guidance for malware cases. Reset IE settings Proxy steps for malware [Manage add-ons guidance]. (support.microsoft.com)

If proxies/add‑ons look clean but browsing still fails, reset network components from an elevated prompt, then reboot:

netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

Microsoft documents using these commands for network troubleshooting; a Winsock reset is often needed after adware modifies networking. (support.microsoft.com)

Finally, remove adware/PUPs with a reputable scanner (Malwarebytes/AdwCleaner), inspect the hosts file, and check the router’s DNS/proxy settings if many LAN machines are affected. Adware commonly alters browser settings and installs toolbars; a full on‑demand AV/anti‑adware scan plus the steps above usually restores IE behavior or confirms that moving to Edge+IE mode is the safer long‑term option. [Malware/adware guidance and removal tools]. (malwarebytes.com)

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There are about 10+ users in our LAN in some suitation with the poster. still no solution now.

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Hi and welcome to the Daniweb forums :).

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