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I performed the search, quarantine and deletion of certain spyware files on both my computers, but afterwards I experienced some slow-down on my Cable connection, so I restarted. But when I restarted, my comp could no longer go on the net. We're on a network, so I told my bro …

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When I load up my computer my computer has an updmgr.exe error message how can I fix this. On top of the message has a C++ error message

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I recently bought a brand new Sony Vaio PCV-RS 420 from best buy and have been having problems ever since. The 120 gig hard drive is partitioned oddly (13 gig for drive c, and 107 for drive d) and I dont know if that is why. At least 2 times …

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I had the svchost.exe virus detected by AVG and me being so smart :rolleyes: just went and used regedit to get rid of it. We'll I got rid of it alright but now I can't even see or setup any network conections. Just wondering if reinstalling is my only opption? …

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I have home xp and i have a program called FIX IT its a virus program also but it wont let me unistall it and it tells me to re install it but it doesnt work!! it says im missing a file. is there anyway i can delete this off? …

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Hi there, When I look at my task manager I see svchost.exe is there 8 times. User Name = SYSTEM - 6 times User Name = NETWORK SERVICE - 1 time User Name = LOCAL SERVICE = 1 time The question I have is can I remove some of them …

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I have discovered that I have the [email="sobigf@mm"]sobigf@mm[/email] virus on my home xp. I have run symantic and microtrend virus removal tools. One says that I have the virus and couldn't remove it, the other says that It did not locate the virus on my computer. However, my computer is …

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I downloaded hijackthis, and I was wondering if someone coud plz give me a hand with what to do next. Here is the log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 5:25:23 PM, on 3/24/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe …

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I have a 303gb partition using NTFS (under WinXP), and it had 1.02gb free. I went to delete a 75gb folder, and upon its deletion, explorer still reported that I had 1.02gb free. Ran a diskcheck, let it fix errors, and now I have three folders (Found.000...Found.002) on the drive. …

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I have Installed Windows XP with IE 6.0.2. I have a problem with Yahoo chat. It gave an error message that the MS VM needs to be updated. Tried many options but unsucessful. Finally I removed the MS JVM and installed JRE 1.4.2. But it still didnot work.It still gave …

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I use Tiny Personal Firewall. It is really easy to use, and it works fine for what i do. There are some programs that request outgoing/incoming connections. I'm not sure if i should let these progs communicate or not. If someone could let me know what these progs do, i …

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[color=black]I have a bunch of pesky processes using up my resources. I launched msconfig, went to the start up tab and found them. Now, how can I tell which to leave on(have to have) and which I can change to optional launch? I turned off a bunch and was unable …

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When i click on Add/remove windows compenents on control panel i get the error: sysocmgr.exe error - application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000005) ive tried replacing the sysocmgr.exe but no luck. any ideas??

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Trying to load BroadBand AOL and keep getting the following "4129.670a Client Version has encountered a problem and will shut down" message. Anyone any idea why this happens. I have reformatted the HD and re-installed XP and it still happens. Before the reformat the computor was coming up with three …

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What would be the equivalent of msconfig in windows 2k? Somebody told me once, but I can't remember.

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Hows it goin :cool: just for the fun of it , im writing a batch file. this may sound daft but should you disconnect before typing ipconfig/release ipconfig/renew ? i would assume you would stay connected so you could p[erform such an operation . however after doing this, the IP …

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;) My comp is really weird. I have installed 1GB of ram, but whenever i restart my comp, when it loads into window XP, i slows down alot. it seems like its trying to load something but nothing comes out. We i click "my computer", it shows a flashlight searching …

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McAfee has detected an infected file by the name of Bridge.exe. The virus name is Downloader-ER I can't clean, delete or quarantine ite file I get the message Access to file is denied. I can remove the files from my C drive, but when I reboot,THERE IT IS AGAIN. Any …

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I've had my computer for a while, but a few months ago, apparantly for no reason, whenever i go to windows update and click "scan now" it always stays at 0%. I can leave it running for hours but it will not move. It works perfectly on all other sites …

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Hello, Everyone! My delema is this. I am currently running windows NT on my computer. I need too becuase the software my company uses is only supported by NT. I would however also like to be able too switch to windows XP on the same computer. I have searched other …

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I am, well, just an owner of a DELL Dimension 8250. A while back I was browsing my folders on this machine, and came across an application that made it possible for me to add a message when Dell was booting up. Well, now, I don't need that message anymore, …

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I have windows XP and was wondering if you can run that system without having the update.exe running. Debbie

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I could use a little help getting my Active Desktop running again on XP Pro. Somehow, all of the Active Desktop settings on all the Windows menus have vanished... no idea how that happened. Can anyone shed some light on the best way to restore these? Thanks.

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I know this sounds funny but I can't find what took all My HD space. I am running win xp with a 60 gig HD. I was trying to switch a mpg file to a svcd file using a program called XMEG. Everything was going fine until I got the …

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Hi there, In WINXP if your profile is idle for a set period of time it automatically returns to the logon screen where all profiles are displayed. How do you extend the time that it times XP to return to the logon screen? thanks! Glenn.

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I hope some one can help me. This morning I was in greatis.com and downloaded a start up utility program..then clicked on tkbell and poof task bar with start up button was missing and also my desk top icons. Is there something I can do to restore these? Thank you …

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FOR THE PAST WEEK I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SEND OR RECEIVE ANY DATA OVER THE MODEM WITH MY HOME DESKTOP COMPUTER. TODAY I INSTALLED AOL 7.0 AND WAS ABLE TO CONNECT AND SEND AND RECEIVE EMAIL WITH AOL, BUT NOT ABLE TO ACCESS ANY WEBSITES. AFTER SPENDING AN …

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Here is my situation, I have windows 98 with a windows xp home edition upgrade disk. I am reloading windows on my computer but trying to keep the current file system in tact. The problem is, when i put in the windows xp cd it asks me for the 98 …

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Sony Vaio with XP Home on AMD4 1Ghz system freezes with svchost.exe using 100% CPU at various times including whenever the internet connection program opens the modem port. Suggestions? Additional, perhaps relevant history- The system initially began freezing after downloading MS critical updates. After several hard reboots, the system began …

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