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nomeames

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Browser hacked?
« on: June 20, 2009, 01:30:11 PM »
I normally use firefox web browser (using latest update). Since past couple of weeks I am seeing a strange phenomena. The top left hand corner which shows the site title, changes to some strange language (chinese or japansese I guess ???). This is not the case when I open a new browser window. If I leave the computer unattended to upto half an hour the language changes automatically (Only the top left hand side and the task bar area. The main page doesn't change). If I close the browser window and open a new window, the language changes back to English.

I checked the regional settings in my computer and everything is set to Englist (UK). Screenshot attached.



IS there a bug in my computer or am I missing some settings? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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orainsear

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Re: Browser hacked?
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2009, 02:05:02 PM »
Are you using the real player plugin?  Apparently that can cause the effect you are seeing.
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tuftedduck

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Re: Browser hacked?
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2009, 02:28:41 PM »
Do you have the "RealPlayer Browser Record Plugin" extension (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions)?
That extension has been reported to cause that issue.
Be sure not to get confused with the RealPlayer plugin (Tools > Add-ons > Plugins) that plays media files. The extension adds some extra features like saving media files.

You can disable/remove the RealPlayer Browser Record Plugin extension in the RealPlayer Preferences (RP: Tools > Preferences > Download & Recording)  :)
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nomeames

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Re: Browser hacked?
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2009, 02:59:46 PM »
Quote from: tuftedduck on June 20, 2009, 02:28:41 PM
Do you have the "RealPlayer Browser Record Plugin" extension (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions)?
That extension has been reported to cause that issue.
Be sure not to get confused with the RealPlayer plugin (Tools > Add-ons > Plugins) that plays media files. The extension adds some extra features like saving media files.

You can disable/remove the RealPlayer Browser Record Plugin extension in the RealPlayer Preferences (RP: Tools > Preferences > Download & Recording)  :)

Quote from: orainsear on June 20, 2009, 02:05:02 PM
Are you using the real player plugin?  Apparently that can cause the effect you are seeing.

I do have the real player plugin installed. I have disabled it now. Will let you know if the problem reappears. Thanks for your advice.
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jazz

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Re: Browser hacked?
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2009, 09:30:55 AM »
If you are having problems with Real Player you may like to try Real Alternative ( a free download available at http://www.codecguide.com/about_real.htm ).  It works well, is much smaller and less intrusive than Real Player and seems to function pretty well for most things (I've used it for about 4 years without problems).  :)
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