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I am trying to do some work on my mothers computer.. (non...
I am trying to do some work on my mothers computer.. (non-Dell.... I know I know)
It runs slow and pretty much s- but I need to get it up and running better for her..
It shows that it is running Windows XP SP1 - I have tried to download and install SP2 for the microsoft site... but it fails everytime. Any suggestions?? Is this even something I can do?
The next problem I have found is that she has been attaked with adware (at least I think that is what it is..) Its windows- bunches of them.. pop up saying Message Services all saying critical erros- go to a website and install fix and pop up will go away... Of course- you have to buy the fix...
I keep trying to get rid of these and havent been able to eliminate them.. Any suggestions for this??
Flooby
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February 25th, 2007 18:00
Flooby
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February 25th, 2007 19:00
This might be a good example of why it's usually best to visit the support site for the hardware manufacturer. Reinstallation procedures vary depending on where you got the system, since some manufacturers provide a Windows CD and some don't, and if you got the system from someone who doesn't, you're probably going to have to follow their routine to get the drive formatted and a new instance of Windows installed properly - most likely from an image hidden somewhere on the hard drive.
thenagtx
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February 25th, 2007 19:00
thenagtx
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February 25th, 2007 22:00
Flooby
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February 25th, 2007 22:00
As far as I can see, it has, but you must realize that there's a difference between a configuration problem with your operating system (which many contributors here are prepared to address) and what appears to be an instance in which you'll need to at least refer to
Message Edited by Flooby on 02-25-2007 07:46 PM
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February 25th, 2007 23:00