Show Pictures [Resolved]

weejie · 05-23-2007, 07:24 PM

Hello,
I'm having this issue with IE. It starts when I sometimes restart my pc, I can't view images on IE. I go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab > Multimedia section and notice that the "Show Pictures" box is unchecked. So I check the box and all is fine. Then on some random restart of my pc, I'll start IE, and BAM! no pictures, so I go back to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab > Multimedia section and the "Show Pictures" box is unchecked again. I have run many virus and ad-aware scans, and initially found some low threat viruses and deleted them without any problems. I have also searched the registry. I have done many Google searches, and have also searched Microsofts KB and found no answers. AOL is installed on this pc, and I have a suspicion that AOL has something to do with it, but I have searched their support and have done everything they've suggested without any luck. I hope someone can help, Thanks in advance.

Internet Explorer 7
Windows XP Pro

weejie · 05-25-2007, 07:07 PM

Just thought I would post the fix just in case someone else was having this same issue.

Turns out it was malware, and it wasn't on random reboots. The malware recognized the date change. Every time the computer was started or restarted on a new day, it would set:

"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Display Inline Images" string value to "no".

The only program that found it was Spybot Search & Destroy.

**carsey** · 05-25-2007, 07:12 PM

Is this problem all solved now??

Other users please beware: Editing the registry may cause unbootable effects to happen which may destroy your system. If you are going to edit the registry, always backup and seek professional advice.

weejie · 05-26-2007, 10:11 AM

Yes, the problem is fixed now.

I never said to edit the registry. I was just explaining how the malware made the edits to the registry.

**carsey** · 05-26-2007, 10:13 AM

It was a precaution to other potential users incase they had the same problem.

This thread will now be closed.

05-23-2007, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
weejie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Show Pictures [Resolved] Hello, I'm having this issue with IE. It starts when I sometimes restart my pc, I can't view images on IE. I go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab > Multimedia section and notice that the "Show Pictures" box is unchecked. So I check the box and all is fine. Then on some random restart of my pc, I'll start IE, and BAM! no pictures, so I go back to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab > Multimedia section and the "Show Pictures" box is unchecked again. I have run many virus and ad-aware scans, and initially found some low threat viruses and deleted them without any problems. I have also searched the registry. I have done many Google searches, and have also searched Microsofts KB and found no answers. AOL is installed on this pc, and I have a suspicion that AOL has something to do with it, but I have searched their support and have done everything they've suggested without any luck. I hope someone can help, Thanks in advance. Internet Explorer 7 Windows XP Pro Last edited by carsey; 05-26-2007 at 10:13 AM.

05-25-2007, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
weejie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: Show Pictures Just thought I would post the fix just in case someone else was having this same issue. Turns out it was malware, and it wasn't on random reboots. The malware recognized the date change. Every time the computer was started or restarted on a new day, it would set: "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Display Inline Images" string value to "no". The only program that found it was Spybot Search & Destroy.

05-25-2007, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
carsey Moderator, TSF Articles Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hunwick, Co. Durham England Posts: 10,678 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Re: Show Pictures Is this problem all solved now?? Other users please beware: Editing the registry may cause unbootable effects to happen which may destroy your system. If you are going to edit the registry, always backup and seek professional advice. __________________ Submit New Articles Here

05-26-2007, 10:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
weejie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: Show Pictures Yes, the problem is fixed now. I never said to edit the registry. I was just explaining how the malware made the edits to the registry.

05-26-2007, 10:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
carsey Moderator, TSF Articles Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hunwick, Co. Durham England Posts: 10,678 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Re: Show Pictures It was a precaution to other potential users incase they had the same problem. This thread will now be closed. __________________ Submit New Articles Here