Hi John, Have you tried uninstalling IE8 to see if your problems are resolved?
If the popups still haven't appeared I wouldn't worry about Malware now DarthSycho, as far as other software goes it's up to you to look for auto...
Thanks, helps a bit. As you've only seen Java do this let's try stopping it from looking for updates. Control Panel -> Java -> Update Tab -> and...
Ditto, perhaps another option required? I won't upgrade when 7 is released but I wouldn't say I'd stick with XP as long as possible either.
I'm assuming you're on a dialup connection? If not please confirm your connection type. It's possible that Java and perhaps other software is...
Although you can change the boot screen in XP you should never download an OS system file from the internet. Even if the file doesn't have malware...
Thanks for letting us know Kittycat. Not an ideal solution (in my opinion you could have saved that $20), but a solution. May I draw your...
:D, Perhaps you should look in that thread ;)
:D JP, Have you ever watched "Everybody hate's Chris" :D Well off topic now but PM me anytime mate.
Hi Just Plain ;) A laptop is an entirely different beast than a desktop, most of your questions/suggestions are irrelevant and the others have...
Although I don't have to "speak up" I gave the negative rep hllstrHUNTER, The criticism was not for asking questions but for the lack of valid...
Hi hllstrHUNTER, I'm sorry but after reviewing this thread I'm not entirely sure that testing the HD would solve (or assist in solving) the...
4 Generations at least Luke. 2 Years is a Looonng time as far as computers go.
Thanks, it helps. A battery is required to remember Date/Time, Boot order and various other options stored in the BIOS. I would have thought an...
Possibly a dead CMOS battery? A little more information in your "My System" may help ;)
Ok, Please read the instructions to create a Bootable Dos CD-Rom (single boot image) (stop at Bootable Dos CD-Rom (multiple boot images)) and let...
When you're burning a CD or DVD what program do you use? Just to be clear we're going to be using the HP to make the disc. Probably under...
Hi unsure, Welcome to Windows BBS :D Please confirm the spelling of the three missing files (ie the first one you mentioned is not hiem.system...
Sorry hllstrHUNTER I asked for burning software (Nero, CloneCD etc) not hardware.
For the Malware Analysts this is a follow-up from this thread. My apologies to john4life and whoever assists, I should have asked John to include...
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