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Pushow (''p''op ''u''p ''show''), a malware, affects the clipboard. [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=334500 (See Bug 334500.)] Infected computers have files "popupshow.dll" or "pushowxx.dll", where "xx" is a random number, within "C:\Windows\System32\". To check for infection, Windows users should enable "Show hidden files and folders", search for "pushow*" and "popupshow.dll" files, and delete these files. Anti-malware software may not detect pushow, even if the software's definitions are up to date. [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=2226784#2226784] | |||
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Revision as of 17:14, 4 September 2006
This article describes why the clipboard (Cut, Copy, Paste) may not work.
Malware
New.net
New.net is malware that installs itself on Windows machines as a Firefox extension when certain other applications are installed onto the system. New.net is meant to allow the user to access new.net-specific addresses, but it also interferes with the clipboard. It can't be uninstalled from within Firefox.
Removing New.net
New.net provides a removal tool. It can also be removed with anti-spyware programs such as Spybot or Microsoft Anti-Spyware.
Applications that bundle New.net
- RealNetworks (RealOne Player)
- Babylon
- BikiniDesk
- Cydoor (LingoWare)
- gDivx
- Go!Zilla
- Grokster
- iMesh
- KaZaA
- Mindset Interactive (NetPalNow)"
- Mp3.com
- RadLight / Subtitle Studio
- UK Software
- Webshots
pushow
Pushow (pop up show), a malware, affects the clipboard. (See Bug 334500.) Infected computers have files "popupshow.dll" or "pushowxx.dll", where "xx" is a random number, within "C:\Windows\System32\". To check for infection, Windows users should enable "Show hidden files and folders", search for "pushow*" and "popupshow.dll" files, and delete these files. Anti-malware software may not detect pushow, even if the software's definitions are up to date. [1]
Rich text editors
If Copy/Paste doesn't work only in rich text editors (such as those used by GMail or Yahoo! Mail), read this article.
Mozilla and Windows bugs
- A Windows bug (Bug 133439) which causes the clipboard to randomly stop working was fixed in Firefox 1.5.0.4 on May 31
- Bug 220900: Focus breaks, cut/copy/paste and other focus-dependent tasks broken
- Bug 311844: Cannot copy and paste using 1.0.7
One workaround to restore may restore clipboard functionality is to minimize the application.
Microsoft Remote Desktop
Using Microsoft Remote Desktop can break the copy/paste feature. Shutting down the remote desktop restores the functionality.[2]
Other solutions
Try the standard diagnostic.