MS-MVP's ---Emptying IE cache

[Charles Swenson]

Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep the
thread alive.

I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .

My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.

Thanx in advance

Chas

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Charles,

Internet Explorer "Advanced" Tab is blank:=20
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEBlank.htm

The Advanced Tab Is Blank in Internet Properties:=20
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D273492

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:=20
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message =
...
Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep =
the
thread alive.

I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet =
Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I =
don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only =
found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .

My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but =
it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do =
with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but =
have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.

Thanx in advance

Chas

[Charles Swenson]

Ramesh

Thanks for your reply.

My Advanced Tab is not blank , only the delete temporary internet files on
browser shutdown is missing , everything else is still there. I did
do the registry restore for the blank Advanced tab anyway but it did not
restore the missing option. I also tried the option to restore default
settings. I have set my cache to a lower setting and can manually
empty the cache with no problems , it's just much easier to have it done
automatically.

I have the computer set to do automatic updates and have all the available
critical updates. I have XP's firewall enabled , I use AVG antivrus and
have it set to update weekly , which it does . I have AdAware Pro and
Spybot and run them weekly.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

Chas



"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Internet Explorer "Advanced" Tab is blank:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEBlank.htm

The Advanced Tab Is Blank in Internet Properties:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=273492

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep the
thread alive.

I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .

My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.

Thanx in advance

Chas

[Ramesh [MVP]]

The article still applies in your case. OK. Which drive you've installed =
XP? The REG applies if you have Windows installed into C:\Windows. For =
any other paths, open the REG file and change

C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
to
the correct path

-or-

This command should help, anyways:

type this command exactly in the RUN box:

regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:=20
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message =
...
Ramesh

Thanks for your reply.

My Advanced Tab is not blank , only the delete temporary internet files =
on
browser shutdown is missing , everything else is still there. I =
did
do the registry restore for the blank Advanced tab anyway but it did not
restore the missing option. I also tried the option to restore default
settings. I have set my cache to a lower setting and can manually
empty the cache with no problems , it's just much easier to have it done
automatically.

I have the computer set to do automatic updates and have all the =
available
critical updates. I have XP's firewall enabled , I use AVG antivrus =
and
have it set to update weekly , which it does . I have AdAware Pro and
Spybot and run them weekly.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

Chas



"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Internet Explorer "Advanced" Tab is blank:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEBlank.htm

The Advanced Tab Is Blank in Internet Properties:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D273492

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep =
the
thread alive.

I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet =
Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I =
don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only =
found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .

My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but =
it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do =
with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but =
have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.

Thanx in advance

Chas

[Charles Swenson]

Ramesh

Thanks for your help and patience , I hope yopu don't give up on me before
we solve this.

Windows is installed on C: The entire Windows installation was done
using default locations and settings.

I ran the command in the Run box as you suggested , sorry no change.

I ran the registry repair for "Advanced " tab is blank. no change.

The Microsoft Knowledge base suggestion to reinstall IE , is a little harsh
and I would like to avoid it if possible.

In the registry under "Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\internet
Explorer\Advanced Options\Crypto\Cache_Flush\" there are several values
that can be changed , but I'm uncertain which if any of these will cure my
problem.


Thanks again

Chas





"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
The article still applies in your case. OK. Which drive you've installed XP?
The REG applies if you have Windows installed into C:\Windows. For any other
paths, open the REG file and change

C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
to
the correct path

-or-

This command should help, anyways:

type this command exactly in the RUN box:

regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Ramesh

Thanks for your reply.

My Advanced Tab is not blank , only the delete temporary internet files on
browser shutdown is missing , everything else is still there. I did
do the registry restore for the blank Advanced tab anyway but it did not
restore the missing option. I also tried the option to restore default
settings. I have set my cache to a lower setting and can manually
empty the cache with no problems , it's just much easier to have it done
automatically.

I have the computer set to do automatic updates and have all the available
critical updates. I have XP's firewall enabled , I use AVG antivrus and
have it set to update weekly , which it does . I have AdAware Pro and
Spybot and run them weekly.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

Chas



"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Internet Explorer "Advanced" Tab is blank:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEBlank.htm

The Advanced Tab Is Blank in Internet Properties:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=273492

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep the
thread alive.

I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .

My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.

Thanx in advance

Chas

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Charles,

Can you send me the REG export of:=20

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Advanced =
Options]

And a screenshot of the Advanced tab, by email?

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:=20
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message =
...


Ramesh

Thanks for your help and patience , I hope yopu don't give up on me =
before
we solve this.

Windows is installed on C: The entire Windows installation was =
done
using default locations and settings.

I ran the command in the Run box as you suggested , sorry no change.

I ran the registry repair for "Advanced " tab is blank. no change.

The Microsoft Knowledge base suggestion to reinstall IE , is a little =
harsh
and I would like to avoid it if possible.

In the registry under "Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\internet
Explorer\Advanced Options\Crypto\Cache_Flush\" there are several values
that can be changed , but I'm uncertain which if any of these will cure =
my
problem.


Thanks again

Chas





"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
The article still applies in your case. OK. Which drive you've installed =
XP?
The REG applies if you have Windows installed into C:\Windows. For any =
other
paths, open the REG file and change

C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
to
the correct path

-or-

This command should help, anyways:

type this command exactly in the RUN box:

regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Ramesh

Thanks for your reply.

My Advanced Tab is not blank , only the delete temporary internet files =
on
browser shutdown is missing , everything else is still there. I =
did
do the registry restore for the blank Advanced tab anyway but it did not
restore the missing option. I also tried the option to restore default
settings. I have set my cache to a lower setting and can manually
empty the cache with no problems , it's just much easier to have it done
automatically.

I have the computer set to do automatic updates and have all the =
available
critical updates. I have XP's firewall enabled , I use AVG antivrus =
and
have it set to update weekly , which it does . I have AdAware Pro and
Spybot and run them weekly.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

Chas



"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Internet Explorer "Advanced" Tab is blank:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEBlank.htm

The Advanced Tab Is Blank in Internet Properties:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D273492

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep =
the
thread alive.

I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet =
Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I =
don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only =
found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .

My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but =
it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do =
with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but =
have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.

Thanx in advance

Chas

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Chas,

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet =
Explorer\AdvancedOptions\CRYPTO\CACHE_FLUSH

This key is responsible for that checkbox to appear, and it's correctly =
set in your system. No idea why that option does not appear.

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:=20
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message =
...



Ramesh,

Here is the reg export , but I don't know how to make the screenshot .

Upon closer observation of this problem , it appears that I am no longer
creating Temporary Internet files . The folder for them is still =
present
but it is completely empty , both during a browsing session and after =
the
browser is closed .

Thanks

Chas







"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Can you send me the REG export of:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Advanced =
Options]

And a screenshot of the Advanced tab, by email?


--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...


Ramesh

Thanks for your help and patience , I hope yopu don't give up on me =
before
we solve this.

Windows is installed on C: The entire Windows installation was =
done
using default locations and settings.

I ran the command in the Run box as you suggested , sorry no change.

I ran the registry repair for "Advanced " tab is blank. no change.

The Microsoft Knowledge base suggestion to reinstall IE , is a little =
harsh
and I would like to avoid it if possible.

In the registry under "Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\internet
Explorer\Advanced Options\Crypto\Cache_Flush\" there are several values
that can be changed , but I'm uncertain which if any of these will cure =
my
problem.


Thanks again

Chas





"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
The article still applies in your case. OK. Which drive you've installed =
XP?
The REG applies if you have Windows installed into C:\Windows. For any =
other
paths, open the REG file and change

C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
to
the correct path

-or-

This command should help, anyways:

type this command exactly in the RUN box:

regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Ramesh

Thanks for your reply.

My Advanced Tab is not blank , only the delete temporary internet files =
on
browser shutdown is missing , everything else is still there. I =
did
do the registry restore for the blank Advanced tab anyway but it did not
restore the missing option. I also tried the option to restore default
settings. I have set my cache to a lower setting and can manually
empty the cache with no problems , it's just much easier to have it done
automatically.

I have the computer set to do automatic updates and have all the =
available
critical updates. I have XP's firewall enabled , I use AVG antivrus =
and
have it set to update weekly , which it does . I have AdAware Pro and
Spybot and run them weekly.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

Chas



"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Internet Explorer "Advanced" Tab is blank:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEBlank.htm

The Advanced Tab Is Blank in Internet Properties:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D273492

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep =
the
thread alive.

I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet =
Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I =
don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only =
found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .

My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but =
it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do =
with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but =
have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.

Thanx in advance

Chas

[Charles Swenson]

Ramesh

Thanks once again for your reply.

Watching my browser very carefully since this problem started , I have
discovered that I am no longer creating any temporary internet files .
When I check the Temporary Internet Files Folder in Explorer it is totally
empty both during a browser session or after closing the browser . This
doesn't seem to affect the browser speed but maybe that's because I have a
pretty fast cable hookup. Maybe the reason I no longer have the
option to empty the Temporary Internet files is because I am no longer
creating them .

Seems as though I may need to reload IE . If I kill the registry key
that shows IE to be installed as per MS instructions and reload IE will I
lose settings and plugins such as popup blockers , anti spam programs. If
not then a reload is definitely in order.

Thanks

Chas





"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Chas,

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\AdvancedOptions\CRYPTO\CACHE_FLUSH

This key is responsible for that checkbox to appear, and it's correctly set
in your system. No idea why that option does not appear.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...



Ramesh,

Here is the reg export , but I don't know how to make the screenshot .

Upon closer observation of this problem , it appears that I am no longer
creating Temporary Internet files . The folder for them is still present
but it is completely empty , both during a browsing session and after the
browser is closed .

Thanks

Chas







"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Can you send me the REG export of:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Advanced Options]

And a screenshot of the Advanced tab, by email?


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...


Ramesh

Thanks for your help and patience , I hope yopu don't give up on me before
we solve this.

Windows is installed on C: The entire Windows installation was done
using default locations and settings.

I ran the command in the Run box as you suggested , sorry no change.

I ran the registry repair for "Advanced " tab is blank. no change.

The Microsoft Knowledge base suggestion to reinstall IE , is a little harsh
and I would like to avoid it if possible.

In the registry under "Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\internet
Explorer\Advanced Options\Crypto\Cache_Flush\" there are several values
that can be changed , but I'm uncertain which if any of these will cure my
problem.


Thanks again

Chas





"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
The article still applies in your case. OK. Which drive you've installed XP?
The REG applies if you have Windows installed into C:\Windows. For any other
paths, open the REG file and change

C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
to
the correct path

-or-

This command should help, anyways:

type this command exactly in the RUN box:

regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Ramesh

Thanks for your reply.

My Advanced Tab is not blank , only the delete temporary internet files on
browser shutdown is missing , everything else is still there. I did
do the registry restore for the blank Advanced tab anyway but it did not
restore the missing option. I also tried the option to restore default
settings. I have set my cache to a lower setting and can manually
empty the cache with no problems , it's just much easier to have it done
automatically.

I have the computer set to do automatic updates and have all the available
critical updates. I have XP's firewall enabled , I use AVG antivrus and
have it set to update weekly , which it does . I have AdAware Pro and
Spybot and run them weekly.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

Chas



"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Internet Explorer "Advanced" Tab is blank:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEBlank.htm

The Advanced Tab Is Blank in Internet Properties:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=273492

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep the
thread alive.

I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .

My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.

Thanx in advance

Chas

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Reinstalling IE will not erase third-party add-ons. You may try the =
instructions at:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D318378

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:=20
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message =
...



Ramesh

Thanks once again for your reply.

Watching my browser very carefully since this problem started , I have
discovered that I am no longer creating any temporary internet files .
When I check the Temporary Internet Files Folder in Explorer it is =
totally
empty both during a browser session or after closing the browser . This
doesn't seem to affect the browser speed but maybe that's because I have =
a
pretty fast cable hookup. Maybe the reason I no longer have =
the
option to empty the Temporary Internet files is because I am no longer
creating them .

Seems as though I may need to reload IE . If I kill the registry =
key
that shows IE to be installed as per MS instructions and reload IE will =
I
lose settings and plugins such as popup blockers , anti spam programs. =
If
not then a reload is definitely in order.

Thanks

Chas





"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Chas,

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\AdvancedOptions\CRYPTO\CACHE_FLUSH

This key is responsible for that checkbox to appear, and it's correctly =
set
in your system. No idea why that option does not appear.

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...



Ramesh,

Here is the reg export , but I don't know how to make the screenshot .

Upon closer observation of this problem , it appears that I am no longer
creating Temporary Internet files . The folder for them is still =
present
but it is completely empty , both during a browsing session and after =
the
browser is closed .

Thanks

Chas







"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Can you send me the REG export of:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Advanced =
Options]

And a screenshot of the Advanced tab, by email?


--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...


Ramesh

Thanks for your help and patience , I hope yopu don't give up on me =
before
we solve this.

Windows is installed on C: The entire Windows installation was =
done
using default locations and settings.

I ran the command in the Run box as you suggested , sorry no change.

I ran the registry repair for "Advanced " tab is blank. no change.

The Microsoft Knowledge base suggestion to reinstall IE , is a little =
harsh
and I would like to avoid it if possible.

In the registry under "Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\internet
Explorer\Advanced Options\Crypto\Cache_Flush\" there are several values
that can be changed , but I'm uncertain which if any of these will cure =
my
problem.


Thanks again

Chas





"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
The article still applies in your case. OK. Which drive you've installed =
XP?
The REG applies if you have Windows installed into C:\Windows. For any =
other
paths, open the REG file and change

C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
to
the correct path

-or-

This command should help, anyways:

type this command exactly in the RUN box:

regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Ramesh

Thanks for your reply.

My Advanced Tab is not blank , only the delete temporary internet files =
on
browser shutdown is missing , everything else is still there. I =
did
do the registry restore for the blank Advanced tab anyway but it did not
restore the missing option. I also tried the option to restore default
settings. I have set my cache to a lower setting and can manually
empty the cache with no problems , it's just much easier to have it done
automatically.

I have the computer set to do automatic updates and have all the =
available
critical updates. I have XP's firewall enabled , I use AVG antivrus =
and
have it set to update weekly , which it does . I have AdAware Pro and
Spybot and run them weekly.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

Chas



"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Internet Explorer "Advanced" Tab is blank:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEBlank.htm

The Advanced Tab Is Blank in Internet Properties:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D273492

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep =
the
thread alive.

I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet =
Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I =
don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only =
found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .

My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but =
it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do =
with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but =
have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.

Thanx in advance

Chas

[Charles Swenson]

Ramesh

Thank you for your patience.

I downloaded the newest IE6 SP1 , I disabled the registry key that tells
windows that IE is installed , started the new installation and about 10%
into the installation I get a message that the software I am installing
hasn't passed Microsoft's Logo requirements (or something similar to that)
and it will abort the installation (I downloaded the new software from
Microsoft , IE Homepage ) .

I think I'm going to leave everything just as it is for now . The computer
and IE as well as XP are all working flawlessly with the exception of
creating and deleting temp files. I really see no difference in performance
and I always deleted temp files on browser shutdown anyway and I do no
offline work from the browser.

You have been very helpful and I do appreciate your replies .

Peace and Good Luck,

Chas



"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Reinstalling IE will not erase third-party add-ons. You may try the
instructions at:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...



Ramesh

Thanks once again for your reply.

Watching my browser very carefully since this problem started , I have
discovered that I am no longer creating any temporary internet files .
When I check the Temporary Internet Files Folder in Explorer it is totally
empty both during a browser session or after closing the browser . This
doesn't seem to affect the browser speed but maybe that's because I have a
pretty fast cable hookup. Maybe the reason I no longer have the
option to empty the Temporary Internet files is because I am no longer
creating them .

Seems as though I may need to reload IE . If I kill the registry key
that shows IE to be installed as per MS instructions and reload IE will I
lose settings and plugins such as popup blockers , anti spam programs. If
not then a reload is definitely in order.

Thanks

Chas





"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Chas,

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\AdvancedOptions\CRYPTO\CACHE_FLUSH

This key is responsible for that checkbox to appear, and it's correctly set
in your system. No idea why that option does not appear.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...



Ramesh,

Here is the reg export , but I don't know how to make the screenshot .

Upon closer observation of this problem , it appears that I am no longer
creating Temporary Internet files . The folder for them is still present
but it is completely empty , both during a browsing session and after the
browser is closed .

Thanks

Chas







"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Can you send me the REG export of:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Advanced Options]

And a screenshot of the Advanced tab, by email?


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...


Ramesh

Thanks for your help and patience , I hope yopu don't give up on me before
we solve this.

Windows is installed on C: The entire Windows installation was done
using default locations and settings.

I ran the command in the Run box as you suggested , sorry no change.

I ran the registry repair for "Advanced " tab is blank. no change.

The Microsoft Knowledge base suggestion to reinstall IE , is a little harsh
and I would like to avoid it if possible.

In the registry under "Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\internet
Explorer\Advanced Options\Crypto\Cache_Flush\" there are several values
that can be changed , but I'm uncertain which if any of these will cure my
problem.


Thanks again

Chas





"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
The article still applies in your case. OK. Which drive you've installed XP?
The REG applies if you have Windows installed into C:\Windows. For any other
paths, open the REG file and change

C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
to
the correct path

-or-

This command should help, anyways:

type this command exactly in the RUN box:

regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Ramesh

Thanks for your reply.

My Advanced Tab is not blank , only the delete temporary internet files on
browser shutdown is missing , everything else is still there. I did
do the registry restore for the blank Advanced tab anyway but it did not
restore the missing option. I also tried the option to restore default
settings. I have set my cache to a lower setting and can manually
empty the cache with no problems , it's just much easier to have it done
automatically.

I have the computer set to do automatic updates and have all the available
critical updates. I have XP's firewall enabled , I use AVG antivrus and
have it set to update weekly , which it does . I have AdAware Pro and
Spybot and run them weekly.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

Chas



"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Internet Explorer "Advanced" Tab is blank:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEBlank.htm

The Advanced Tab Is Blank in Internet Properties:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=273492

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep the
thread alive.

I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .

My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.

Thanx in advance

Chas

[Ramesh [MVP]]

No problem, Chas.

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:=20
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message =
...



Ramesh

Thank you for your patience.

I downloaded the newest IE6 SP1 , I disabled the registry key that =
tells
windows that IE is installed , started the new installation and about =
10%
into the installation I get a message that the software I am installing
hasn't passed Microsoft's Logo requirements (or something similar to =
that)
and it will abort the installation (I downloaded the new software from
Microsoft , IE Homepage ) .

I think I'm going to leave everything just as it is for now . The =
computer
and IE as well as XP are all working flawlessly with the exception of
creating and deleting temp files. I really see no difference in =
performance
and I always deleted temp files on browser shutdown anyway and I do no
offline work from the browser.

You have been very helpful and I do appreciate your replies .

Peace and Good Luck,

Chas



"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Reinstalling IE will not erase third-party add-ons. You may try the
instructions at:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D318378

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...



Ramesh

Thanks once again for your reply.

Watching my browser very carefully since this problem started , I have
discovered that I am no longer creating any temporary internet files .
When I check the Temporary Internet Files Folder in Explorer it is =
totally
empty both during a browser session or after closing the browser . This
doesn't seem to affect the browser speed but maybe that's because I have =
a
pretty fast cable hookup. Maybe the reason I no longer have =
the
option to empty the Temporary Internet files is because I am no longer
creating them .

Seems as though I may need to reload IE . If I kill the registry =
key
that shows IE to be installed as per MS instructions and reload IE will =
I
lose settings and plugins such as popup blockers , anti spam programs. =
If
not then a reload is definitely in order.

Thanks

Chas





"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Chas,

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\AdvancedOptions\CRYPTO\CACHE_FLUSH

This key is responsible for that checkbox to appear, and it's correctly =
set
in your system. No idea why that option does not appear.

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...



Ramesh,

Here is the reg export , but I don't know how to make the screenshot .

Upon closer observation of this problem , it appears that I am no longer
creating Temporary Internet files . The folder for them is still =
present
but it is completely empty , both during a browsing session and after =
the
browser is closed .

Thanks

Chas







"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Can you send me the REG export of:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Advanced =
Options]

And a screenshot of the Advanced tab, by email?


--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...


Ramesh

Thanks for your help and patience , I hope yopu don't give up on me =
before
we solve this.

Windows is installed on C: The entire Windows installation was =
done
using default locations and settings.

I ran the command in the Run box as you suggested , sorry no change.

I ran the registry repair for "Advanced " tab is blank. no change.

The Microsoft Knowledge base suggestion to reinstall IE , is a little =
harsh
and I would like to avoid it if possible.

In the registry under "Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\internet
Explorer\Advanced Options\Crypto\Cache_Flush\" there are several values
that can be changed , but I'm uncertain which if any of these will cure =
my
problem.


Thanks again

Chas





"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
The article still applies in your case. OK. Which drive you've installed =
XP?
The REG applies if you have Windows installed into C:\Windows. For any =
other
paths, open the REG file and change

C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
to
the correct path

-or-

This command should help, anyways:

type this command exactly in the RUN box:

regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Ramesh

Thanks for your reply.

My Advanced Tab is not blank , only the delete temporary internet files =
on
browser shutdown is missing , everything else is still there. I =
did
do the registry restore for the blank Advanced tab anyway but it did not
restore the missing option. I also tried the option to restore default
settings. I have set my cache to a lower setting and can manually
empty the cache with no problems , it's just much easier to have it done
automatically.

I have the computer set to do automatic updates and have all the =
available
critical updates. I have XP's firewall enabled , I use AVG antivrus =
and
have it set to update weekly , which it does . I have AdAware Pro and
Spybot and run them weekly.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

Chas



"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Charles,

Internet Explorer "Advanced" Tab is blank:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEBlank.htm

The Advanced Tab Is Blank in Internet Properties:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D273492

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
---------------------------------------
What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
---------------------------------------


"Charles Swenson" > wrote in message
...
Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep =
the
thread alive.

I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet =
Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I =
don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only =
found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .

My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but =
it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do =
with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but =
have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.

Thanx in advance

Chas