What Does This Warning Mean?

[soup]

I was checking out anti-spyware / advanced tools / browser restore when I caught this message as I highlighted post not cached.

Warning page has expired - this is the warning page when internet explorer cannot read the content from it's cache.

Current setting - res://mshtml.dll/repost.htm
Restore setting to - res://mshtml.dll/repost.htm
IE default setting - res://mshtml.dll/repost.htm

I have no idea what to do with this.

[nwg]

Have you got windows updates up to date?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q319792

[soup]

According to windows I do.

[anonymez]

I have no idea what to do with this

dump IE and use firefox

if it can't read from its cache, try clearing it via tools-->internet options-->delete files-->delete offline content

[soup]

I have to take baby steps here anonymez.I was looking over UncasMS's post about replacing outlook express & now firefox.I am really getting into uncharted territory as far as my knowledge goes.You know me I like to have a little understanding before I make a move.

@nwg Now the reason why I am asking before doing is security.Would it help if I took a shot of the browser restore list & posted?

[Chewy]

IE sets a ridiculous amount of space for temp internet files. if you are on broadband, lower it to 40Megs, clean it out every week, delete cookies
less often but do delete them.

[soup]

@chewy since I cleaned up the PC quite a bit & got rid if some things that came in on the tail of other stuff.Everytime I come off the internet it is control panel / internet options / delete cookies / delete files / clear history.

I am going to do both yours and anonymez's suggestions thank you.

[NightbladeXX]

Soup, that error basically boils down to something trying to redo your toolbars or other IE settings, more than likely from a spyware or IE hijacker.

You may need to reinstall IE and/or Outlook Express.

But I would ask why, since Firefox and Thunderbird are better solutions for yourself anyways.

Most peeps are a little concerned when switching since they feel a little intimidated from dropping the comfort with using those products.

Most peeps get over this in about 15-30 mins

Plus Firefox and Thunderbird can transfer your settings and are really easy to use with much better stability and ease of use features like "Tabbed Browsing"

nB

[soup]

The thing is it doesn't seem to affect anything.I have recently got google & a google toolbar.I am giving serious thought to what you are talking about & I thank you for your input.

[NightbladeXX]

"Just Do It!!" from Dodgeball

you wont regret it, I promise! plus IE / Outlook are still there if you dont like Firefox/T-bird

nB

[soup]

Well so far I did 1 out of 2.I downloaded and installed Thunderbird.Should I google Firefox?

[NightbladeXX]

you know this answer

nB

[anonymez]

hell yes

[NightbladeXX]

y aknow this will be funny to look back on in a month.

Soup will be laughin at himself (or herself, i dont know) on why he waited so long to install Firefox.

You'll never ever use IE again

nB

[soup]

It did not take that long.I just done both.Thanks guys & it is himself.Hell yeh.BTW a special thanks to UncasMS.The one that got me thinking.