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Kooky
Unless you learn how to overcome virus and trojan issues, this is will
become a regular exercise for you.. read on..
Nothing I suggest is above the level of a newbie to computers, and is
certainly less problematic than re-installing.. XP does NOT require a fresh
installation every now and again.. that is a fallacy carried over from those
who used Win 9x/ME, and with all respect, the old OSes didn't require fresh
installations as much as was claimed either..
OK.. start by turning OFF the System Restore function.. click on the Start
button.. right click on 'My Computer', then select Properties.. now select
the 'System Restore' tab..
Check the box "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all
drives".. now click on 'Apply'.. you will be asked if it is ok to lose all
restore points.. answer YES to this.. now click on 'OK'
Spyware/Adware/Scumware has become a major player in compromising
computers.. they introduce viruses, trojans and worms.. they attempt to send
out information about you, and they also slow your computer down..
The worst of it is that you probably downloaded the spyware, albeit
inadvertently..
Some basic steps to removing Spyware/Adware..
First step is to run a one shot virus remover.. I have found that McAfee
Stinger works for people.. download and run it..
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
Another alternative is ..
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware
are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them..
don't forget to check for updates after you have started them..
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
.... and this link is for the latest Microsoft helping..
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this
function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for
updates..
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/
Time to turn ON System Restore.. this is obviously like turning it OFF, so
just reverse the procedure..
If you have had your Internet browser hijacked, that is to say, you get
redirected through a search engine NOT of your choosing, you will need
different tools..
HijackThis is a popular and effective tool.. download it from here..
http://www.spychecker.com/download/download_hijackthis.html
CWShredder will eliminate CoolWebSearch and variants.. there is a free
download here..
CWShredder..
http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
About:blank..
http://www.securiteam.com/securityreviews/5RP0L0UD5U.html
http://www.pchell.com/support/aboutblank.shtml
For other tools in the fight against spyware, visit this website and
bookmark it..
http://www.pchell.com
You must also run a firewall and anti-virus program.. here are some links
for you..
http://www.mcafee.com
http://www.symantec.com
http://www.zonealarm.com
http://www.kerio.com
http://www.gate.com
http://www.avast.com
http://www.grisoft.com
Please return to this thread and provide feedback.. it is the only way that
helpers here can determine how effective the advice given has been..
Good luck..
--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"Kooky" <Kooky@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:67A5ADC3-5BA8-4223-B70D-ED50B97CF453@microsoft.com...
> Some time ago my computer got a virus and I was able to re format the
> drive
> by doing something at startup before windows xp had loaded. I was then
> able
> to reload my windows xp recovery cd rom which restored my system to as
> new.
> My computer has become very slow again. The trouble is that I have
> forgotten
> the combination of keys that allowed me to do this. I wonder if anyone
> would
> be kind enough to help me out. Cheers ....K
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