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I came across this site and followed previous instructions from another javascript thread to no avail. So hoping you can help.
IE6,XP,have Spybot, CWSShredder,Spysweeper, and just installed Spyware Doctor.
Active Scripting is enabled, tried control/shift,downloaded Windows Script 5.6
I still can't get links to open that use javascripts--this started after installing swdoctor--I have an email in to them but haven't heard back yet.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!!!

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reported that JavaScript links in IE6 on Windows XP stopped working after installing Spyware Doctor and that uninstalling Spyware Doctor restored normal link behavior. That pattern strongly points to the anti‑spyware software interfering with Internet Explorer’s add‑on/hooking layer rather than a corrupted page or a missing runtime.

A compact diagnostic workflow (safe, reversible)

  • Run "Internet Explorer (No Add‑ons)" to see whether add‑ons/BHOs are the cause. If links work there, the problem is an extension or helper object.
  • Temporarily boot with non‑Microsoft services/startup items disabled (msconfig) to isolate background drivers or services the product may have installed.
  • Use a startup/autorun inspection tool to look for leftover BHOs, shell extensions or services left behind after uninstall. Unchecked items can be re-enabled later for confirmation.
  • If the vendor requests a reinstall to diagnose, first create a System Restore point or test inside a virtual machine/image so the system can be returned to the current good state quickly.

Cleanup and prevention notes

Uninstalling security software can leave drivers, services or registry entries that continue to affect the browser; a vendor removal/cleanup utility (if available) or an autoruns-style sweep is the usual next step. Paid‑for software that breaks core browser functionality is reasonable to escalate to vendor support and, if unresolved, to request a refund. For future installs, creating a restore point or testing new security tools in a VM avoids prolonged troubleshooting. The checklist posted earlier by is a useful baseline; the steps above focus on safe isolation and cleanup without repeating the low‑level commands already suggested in the thread.

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I found a very comprehensive post on another forum to deal with this situation. I have turned the post into a list of steps. Try each step until your problem is solved.

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Let me know if this addresses your issue.

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chrisbliss18 thank you for the reply.

I am a little afraid to delete any files--if I screw up this computer any more then it all ready is my husband will not be a happy camper!

I tried uninstalling Spyware Doctor just to see what would happen--and now I can open links--so am assuming it's the SWD causing the problem. I've not had any resolution to the help request I put into them :mad:

So should I still try your suggestions or just leave SWD uninstalled and hope :rolleyes: that I don't get the bad crap that caused me to install it in the first place!?

Thank you so much for your help!!

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If everything works now, just leave Spyware Doctor off. I've never used it, or heard of it for that matter, so I would recommend replacing it with a different solution. If you have a valid copy of Windows, install . This software is very good at handling most common problems and will alert you if known spyware tries to install itself on your system.

If you have spyware infections currently, use this guide to do a thorough system cleaning. The guide will also help you secure your machine against future problems.

FYI: The Delete Files button in Internet Explorer just cleans up temporary files that Internet Explorer uses. It won't affect any other programs or get rid of any of your files or settings.

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just a follow up---i uninstalled the spyware doctor and have not experienced any more problems. I guess I will leave it off but it ticks me off bcuz I paid for it. I did finally get an email back from them wanting me to reinstall to see what caused the problem but I just don't feel like messing with it.
Also, ran a scan with trend micro which caught a few things--I deleted a file (ftffy or something like that) and that also got rid of a some problems I was having.
So anyway, thanks to the posters that tried to help me--I appreciate it!!

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Thank you chrisbliss18

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