Thanks Arie. This also lead me to flag key brings up the start menu, that I really like, only one finger needed :D Anyone else with more?...
Thanks balo, I thought right clicking My Computer was quick, but this is even better. Now I can take the My Computer icon off the desktop. BTW,...
Hello ILGal, Another file that you can work with is XP's System Restore files. The default max size is 12% of partition size. Its a hidden...
Hello Dcrypter, He's running ZA. Bad idea; by design, if either the user or malware disables ZA, WD turns itself on. Regards - Charles
Hi clif, I asked you to turn the logging on for that reason :) You should not see anything in there as long as ZA is running. That version...
NIS should, but nothing is perfect, including the recommended tools. Among those recommended programs, do not install another firewall or...
Hello keithsince59, Are you experiencing a specific problem? I don't see any malware running. General security precautions:...
Hello miss crocodile and welcome :) MS instructions: How to Extract and Replace a Protected File in Windows Me...
Hi clif, You got to where I'm referring to in a roundabout way. To make sure that WF is not running: Control Panel > Security Center >...
Hi clif, Control Panel > Security Center > Windows firewall > General tab: is it off or on there? And if its on, can you turn it off?...
For clarity: There are two types of DEP, software only which came with SP2, and Hardware DEP. The DEP referred to that disables Help &...
Hello Celice and welcome. Download and install MS's Windows Installer cleanup tool:...
Download and scan with Ewido http://www.ewido.net/en/ Install as a scanner only: under "Additional Options ", uncheck "Install background...
Hello roberdwhite, Use autoruns to find that .EXE, the line will show the Registry entry for it. That reg line may give us the info as to what...
Hello RobS, Your infected with the SurfSideKick 3 variant. The link will take you to step by step instructions for removal....
Hello roberdwhite, http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html Autoruns is a program that enumerates XP startup locations. When you...
Hello Katy, In this thread, the same problem with the Floppy: http://www.windowsbbs.com/showthread.php?t=54109 Go thru the steps, and if no...
Hi Jake, Thanks for the response back, appreciate it. Hope you drop in from time to time under more pleasant circumstances :) Regards -...
Hi reckz, Let us know if it does turn out to be a power issue or some other problem - would be of tremendous help to add to the knowledge base...
Hello oldbear, There is no way around getting a XP cd - you can get the "upgrade" labeled one for half the cost of the "retail" copy - what...
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