Using Spybot Search and Destroy, I have repeatedly
encountered what is labeled a Data Source Object Exploit.
The fix temporarily removes the DOS Exploit, but it
returns, despite my attempts to manually remove it in the
Registry at:
HKEY USERS\Default\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current
Version\Internet Settings\Zones.
There are four Zones in mine. The 1004 value highlights
and I have removed all four several times without success.
Based on information provided by Spybot S & D, I
understand that a security hole in Internet Explorer is
allowing websites to execute code without my permission.
Today, I had to remove a trojan horse: Download/Ware. I do
not know if there is a connection. I do know, however,
that I have had to remove considerably more adware and
spyware since I discovered the problem with the DOS
Exploit.
On article I read suggested renaming the 1004's to 1003's.
I am wondering if the zones may safely be deleted in there
entirety? Is there a fix, other than going to a different
browser?
My system information follows. Thanks!
tJp
Operating System Windows 98 SE (4.10.1034.2222)
Internet Explorer 6.00.2800.1106
MSN Client 9.00.0013.2101
MSN SKU MSN 9 Dial-up
Default E-mail Program MSN Explorer
Amount of Memory 319 MB
Free Disk Space C: 8.23 GB