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February 18th, 2006 03:00
computer freezes and stops responding after starting a program
When I start a program such as ventrilo or partypoker and sometimes internet explorer, they stop working and the "not responding" message comes up. If I do ctrl + alt + del to end the process, it doesn't work. Sometimes my computer just freezes. I'm not sure if this is a virus but I haven't changed any settings on my computer and I am the only one that uses it. Is partypoker safe or should i delete it seeing as I downloaded it recently and my problems have started just recently as well. Thank you.
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bamajim
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February 18th, 2006 03:00
Poker sites are known to be sites of suspect safety, especially if your pc is not properly protected
go here
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button
Install and run the Ad-Aware software
* Once installed, click Start- All Programs- Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal- Ad-Aware SE Personal
* Click Cancel to any messages
* On the bottom right, click Check for updates now
* Click Connect
* Update if any are found
* Click Finish
* Click Start
* Click Next
* Click Show Logfile
* Click the Scan Summary tab
* Insert a check into all the squares
* Click Next
* Click OK
* Close Ad Aware
then go here
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Install and run the Spybot - Search & Destroy software
* Once installed, click Start- All Programs- Spybot - Search & Destroy- Spybot - Search & Destroy
* The first time you run this, click Next- Next- Next- Next- Start using the program
* Click Search for Updates
* Click Ok if none found. Click Download Updates if found
* On the left, click Search & Destroy
* Click Check for problems
* If any are found, click Fix selected problems. If not, close Spybot
Once these are complete make sure the you have the lastest updates from microsoft.
Make sure you have an up to date antivirus program and a good firewall
bamajim
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February 18th, 2006 04:00