charlesvar--That site http://ww2.chandler.k12.az.us/help.html works fine for me. Hartwendy --Have you used Windows Update lately? Are you...
mojo13--For what it is worth, there is a newer version of HJT, v1.99 http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html You may want to download,...
xyzon--Perhaps some help here...
Of possible help From the Windows Update site "The necessary services are disabled or unavailable. Error 0x80246008 Problem description...
charlesvar--OK, I went back into Services and turn WF back to Manual and Started, though I still have it off in Control Panel|WF. I went to the...
Phyllis-- 1) A HOSTS file that does not work could be a sign of virus or spyware. 2) You could create another HOSTS file, most simply by using...
charlesvar--I set WF to "Disabled" in Services because I found Services earlier had it as "Started" even though I had set WF to Off in Control...
rockit--And this time the reseller gets a moderately good rating http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1991.html Not like Royal, from which you...
OE puts .dbx files in what is called the Store Folder (OE Tools|Options|Maintenance tab|Store Folder). If OE is set up with multiple identities...
charlesvar--While, I am not sure why bmartin wants to turn ZA off from time to time and yet have another firewall still in place, are you advising...
Here is a site that claims to rate retailers (primarily for proper service) based on reader input. http://www.resellerratings.com/
PsycoticEclipse --How are you deleting? With any file except for an .exe file, if you highlight and simultaneously click Shift+Delete, the file...
Another way. Right click on the HOSTS file, then Properties. What "Type of File" is listed? Should just say "File ".
Is it possible to backup system files to a CD- (or DVD-) RW? I thought there was a limitation to only R's. Maybe this is only if you use MS's...
star4kw--Ben McDonald's ideas are good if you have spyware or a virus. Don't forget using HiJackThis. But, please post as much of the error...
bmartin--Glad I could be of some help. However, I would just forget about the Windows Firewall and run Zone Alarm exclusively and all the time....
bmartin --What firewall are you using? Are you perhaps using two (or more)? When you installed SP2, it installed Windows Firewall by default....
AceH--You are welcome. Hope one of the other suggestions will help.
mazaprin--Or you can create a New folder on your Desktop, rename to what you want and drag it to the Start button, which will open the Start Menu,...
AceH--As I said before (and Johanna has alluded to it)
Separate names with a comma.