-Run the Dell Diagnostics to check for any possible hardware problems? (Details are in your System Documentation)
-Used Error Checking and Disk Defragmenter to optimize the hard drive? (See the Properties - Tools tab of your hard disk drive for details)
-Made any recent changes to the software configuration that might have led to this condition? If so, a System Restore might help you get things back to the way they were.
-Verified that you have a working firewall enabled, to rule out the possibility of a hack attempt? See Internet Connection Firewall details in your on-board Windows Help and Support files. (This will probably only be a factor in this instance if you're on a broadband/always on connection, although if it is a factor, there's no telling what might be on the drive that could be responsible for this.)
Flooby
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March 28th, 2004 09:00
Have you:
-Run a system scan for viruses, with up-to-date definitions?
-Used a reputable spyware/junkware detector/cleaner to remove any junk on the system? ( http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ AdAware and/or http://www.safer-networking.org/ Spybot Search & Destroy )
-Run the Dell Diagnostics to check for any possible hardware problems? (Details are in your System Documentation)
-Used Error Checking and Disk Defragmenter to optimize the hard drive? (See the Properties - Tools tab of your hard disk drive for details)
-Made any recent changes to the software configuration that might have led to this condition? If so, a System Restore might help you get things back to the way they were.
-Verified that you have a working firewall enabled, to rule out the possibility of a hack attempt? See Internet Connection Firewall details in your on-board Windows Help and Support files. (This will probably only be a factor in this instance if you're on a broadband/always on connection, although if it is a factor, there's no telling what might be on the drive that could be responsible for this.)
rjmat
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March 28th, 2004 23:00