CPU virus question

[MiamiE]

This helped revert it! Thanks so much!

Originally Posted by 357

In IE, click tools, Internet options, then click the Connections Tab. Near the bottom click "LAN Settings" and uncheck the "Use Proxy" option. You'll have to close IE completely and re-open it. Some viruses (Virii) setup bogus proxies in IE to steal personal information. You can also get to these options in Control Panel under Internet Options.

For most DSL/Cable providers it is not necessary to use a proxy. Sometimes their install CD points you to one, but that is only for their benefit. They sell the tracking info of where you go, what you browse, and how often you make purchases, and where. They do no collect personal info, but I still don't like participating. Comcast amongst others does this with their proxies. This is why I don't install their CD. You don't need it to get online. Just an IP address, gateway, and a subnet mask. 99% of the time that is automatically provided by DHCP to the cable/DSL modem, so you're good.