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January 30th, 2006 01:00

Delete Temporary internet files if you haven't done so recently.

What antivirus, if any is installed on your computer?

Shut down unnecessary startup programs.

January 30th, 2006 01:00

i have "Trend Micro PC - Cillin internet security center

I also have Ad-Aware SE

January 30th, 2006 01:00

Thank you.

January 30th, 2006 01:00

I just deleted all my temp internet files.
 
The programs I have running at start up are:
Wireless Network Connections
Windows messenger
Trend Micro PC - Cillin internet security center
Coral Photo Downloader
Google desktop
Quicktime
Kodak
 
I usually exit some of them after start up

569 Posts

January 30th, 2006 01:00

Yes, to your Windows fixer. That is why you need to turn it off.

January 30th, 2006 01:00

Ok.
Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it.

569 Posts

January 30th, 2006 01:00

Most people have windows messenger turned off. Are you getting spam messages on messenger?

Google " turning off windows messenger ".

If it were me I would also turn off Corel from starting at windows startup.

Also turn off Quicktime. Go into the programs settings and make sure it doesn't run or check for updates.

If you want you could also turn off Kodak. I usually start programs such as these by using a shortcut on desktop.

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January 30th, 2006 01:00

Have you deleted the temp internet files?

How many startup programs are running at windows startup?

January 30th, 2006 01:00

i think i am getting spam from windows messanger, do they usually send the "win fix" pop up?

569 Posts

January 30th, 2006 01:00

As you can see I have nothing running at startup but my antivirus.

Your computer in general will run faster the fewer programs you have running at startup.

If you only have one adware remover try:

Spybot S&D

Ewido

What one remover doesn't catch perhaps the others will.

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January 30th, 2006 01:00

When you have some free time you may want to scan your entire C drive for pests with the Trend Micro program. This could take an hour or more depending on how much you have on your computer. Also if you have P2P programs(file sharing) such as Limewire,Bearshare,Grokster,etc. these are notorious for adding scumware to your computer. That's about all I have .

Good Luck.
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