New boy, Help please.

It's Driving me round the bend.

A new item has recently appeared on my computer called Content Advisor. I don't know where it came from, might be from a couple of virus's that I have had or from Microsoft Upgrade ?. It is a right pain in the rear, every time you want to open a file, you have to enter your password or the file will not open. I want to delete this Content Advisor, but I cannot find out where it is, and also XP Search cannot find where it is. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Frank.

 

HI!
Try THIS:
http://www.pchell.com/support/contentadvisor.shtml

How to Remove Content Advisor Password in Internet Explorer

The following steps will remove any password set in the Internet Explorer Content Advisor and allow you to reset the program to its original state.
1) Click on Start and choose Run.

2) Type in RegEdit and select OK.

3) Now click on the little plus sign to the left of H_KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.

4) Continue to drill down, always clicking on the plus sign at the left of the named key, through Software, Microsoft, Windows, Current Version and Policies.

5) Now click on the Ratings folder.


6) In the right pane of the RegEdit window, you'll see an icon called Key. Click on it and press Delete.

7) Next, choose Registry and then Exit to exit RegEdit. You've just deleted your original Content Advisor password.

8) Restart the computer and run Internet Explorer again.

9) Choose View and then Internet Options (or Options for version 3.x). For IE 5 or greater, Click on Tools, Internet Options.

10) Click on the Content tab and click on Disable. When asked for a password, don't enter anything; just click on OK. This will disable Content Advisor because there's no longer a password.

Hope it solves your problem!

 

You might also want to look into this info:

If you think this is your problem visit the Malware removal Forum: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=35
AFTER following these steps in full: READ & RUN ME FIRST Before Asking for Support http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

 

>> A new item has recently appeared on my computer called Content Advisor. I don't know where it came from, might be from a couple of virus's that I have had or from Microsoft Upgrade? I want to delete this Content Advisor, but I cannot find out where it is, and also XP Search cannot find where it is. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Frank. <<

Hi Frank,

Welcome to the Major Geeks Forum

Content Advisor actually an integral part of Microsoft Internet Explorer and is not a "separate" piece of software; therefore it cannot be 'removed' or uninstalled. As TxTazDad inferred in the post above; it is more than likely that someone who has access to your computer must have enabled the Content Advisor in Internet Explorer 6.

Since the release of Internet Explorer 3.0 in 1996, Microsoft has included support for this self-rating system in the Internet Explorer browser. This Microsoft webpage explains basically what Content Advisor is for: Browse the Web with Content Advisor. A more detailed explanation of exactly how it works can be found here: Internet Explorer 6: Content Advisor

NOTE: Major Geek’s member Toni_1947's great advice (in the previous posts above) should help you to remove any password set in the Internet Explorer Content Advisor and allow you to reset the program to its original state.

In my opinion it is "remotely" possible (but highly unlikely) that you have been infected with TROJ_QAZ.A which is actually a very old backdoor Trojan infection which listed on many AV sites as a "variant" of the W32.HLLW.QAZ.A worm which first showed up around July or August of 2000. The reason that I say it is 'unlikely' that you have been infected with TROJ_QAZ.A is because this infection has been around for ages and the vast majority of currently available Anti-Virus software products would have detected it (unless of course, you're running your computer with no AV protection).

However; just in case; it might be a good idea to visit TrendMicro Housecall for a Free Virus Scan - just to be on the safe side! You can also use this free Symantec W32.HLLW.QAZ.A Fix tool which will check your computer to see if you have TROJ_QAZ.A and remove this virus/worm as well as any of its 'variants' if you have actually been infected.

Good Luck!

 

Thank you Tony 1947 for your help. It was there all the time and I could'nt find it ??. All cleared and okay now thankyou.

Frank.

 

Thank you Tx Taz Dad for your help and advice. All now cleared and back to normal, or till the next problem that is.

Frank.

 

Thank you COMUABLE for your help and advice, all now cleared and okay.

Frank.

 

You're Welcome!
Glad you're OK now!