Net Nanny May Not Filter Inappropriate Internet Sites (231787)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q231787

SYMPTOMS

When you browse the Internet with Net Nanny installed, Net Nanny may not filter out inappropriate Internet sites.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you visit an inappropriate Internet site before Net Nanny is installed or while Net Nanny is disabled, and the site has been cached locally on your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, empty the Temporary Internet Files folder and clear the History folder in Internet Explorer:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Internet.
  2. On the General tab, click Delete Files, and then click OK.
  3. Click Clear History, click OK, and then click OK.
  4. Restart your computer.
After you restart your computer, install or enable Net Nanny before you browse the Internet.

MORE INFORMATION

This behavior occurs on any computer running Net Nanny regardless of whether Net Nanny is running on an Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) host, an ICS client, or a stand-alone computer.

For more information about Net Nanny, visit the following Net Nanny Software Web site:

http://www.netnanny.com

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbprb KB231787
©2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.