I have always used AMD CPUs in the past, but decided to switch to Intel last PC build. One thing I noticed was they are so easy to overclock...
In case anyone has a similar problem: I looked at the site in the thread you linked Pete (nonags.com wonderful site) and downlaoded software...
Thanks once again for your help Pete. I guess I can't upgrade Nero for free and will have to buy a new version :rolleyes:
I just bought a Benq DW1620 16x Dvd R/RW Dual Layer Int IDE OEM...
Hi, I tried to clean a friends XP build from malware and suchlike. I had to boot to safe mode to run the Anti Virus (AVG then after...
Limited HDD space is the main reason. I have installed SP2 because I am on the internet a lot and wanted the security updates and improved...
Thanks guys. When I turn off ZA and check the Network Connection - it still says Windows Firewall is off. I have left it off and taken...
Hi all, I have been having trouble getting torrents to work properly. I get a yellow smiley health indicator in Azureus - which means I cannot...
I have SP2 on my XP Pro build. I need to format and reinstall XP on another PC but it has no internet connection at the moment, I will get a...
I just realised - you have to pay to update the definitions on SpySweeper - guess I'll have to try something else as I can't afford more software...
Thanks for the replies - I will check them out. Need a free version really :) I forgot to mention - I turned system restore off - as I suspect...
In case anyone finds my results useful for future reference - here you go: I booted into Safe Mode and ran SpySweepr, a program I am new to,...
I have similar problems (and a thread somewhere) Not only does ADaware hang, but AVG and Spybot - in fact any of the programs I need hang and I...
I have used AVG for a a long time now, but have noticed that many viruses seem to disable it - and the last few viruses I have had, it has been...
Thanks TonyT - it is XP Professional. So I iwll follow that advice. I have noticed that these maliscious spyware, hijackers and diallers are...
Hi thanks for the tip, I close all applications, but I don't know what processes I should close and which I should leave open? Is there a basic...
I have been called to a friends to rescue their PC as they detected downloader.small and are having a a problem with a dialer. I have been...
Hi, I have alrady changed the IDE and Power cables. I have also now changed the power supply. This means that EVERYTHING has been changed except...
I have now replaced the MOBO, CPU and CPU Fan, luckily I had a spare MOBO of same Mmodel with a lower end CPU and fan, so no need to worry about...
Thanks for the help. The MOBO does not have onboard graphics and I deon't have a PCI crad to test. I will have to try another MOBO or just...
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