Posted on 12/20/2005 5:39:17 PM PST by Perdogg
Whenever I delete something from my email or adjust the settings on google, I get this very obnoxious beeping sound instead my regular sound. This also happens when I adjust the volume or receive a "message" from the microsoft game channel.
Any suggestions?
No clue.
But Merry Christmas!
Are you logged in?
Merry Christmas to you!
Yes.
I think they are changing your sound set ups. Go into the control panel, and click on sounds and audio devices. Then go to sounds tabs and find mail notification or other items, play the sound associated with it, then change it to whatever you want. It should give you all the wave files available and you can test them to see if you like them. Then save the sound scheme to what you like...
I have tried doing that and the problem still persists.
Do you have a google toolbar or something?
no. I removed the yahoo toolbar that magically appeared the other day.
It's still there.... you need some spyware killers.
Thanks!
You can download the trial version of System Mechanic 6.0 at iolo.com and use it free for 30 days, then decide if you want it or not. It'll zap most of that stuff off your pc plus do other stuff you might need. Just a suggestion.
Let your mother inlaw live with you
Thanks for your help!
Other than 'mute', no.
Yep, that sounds like a good option too. Bookmarked for a possible future need. Thanks jdm....
First off; you are either infested with Spyware, or viri'.
Simple question. Do you have broadband? If so, run do not walk... run to WalMart and buy a ROUTER. You can get any brand you like, Linksys, NetGear, DLink ... I don't care. Think of it like this. You can surf at really great speeds; however so can any spyware or virus you happen to pick up. A ROUTER will block out software that is LOOKING for someone to infect; this will greatly reduce your exposure. There is a name for a person with broadband and without a firewall ... that word is Idiot. A software firewall (ZoneAlarm) is a viable, free alternative; however this program will chew up processor cycles; where as a Router will simply plug in in front of your PC and firewall you against outside attacks without affecting your performance. A Router will set you back ~$25.
Bear in mind, I said ROUTER, not HUB, not Switch .. you want and need a ROUTER (if you have broadband). If you have a dial up connection; you at least have to dial in, and the spyware is limited as to how fast it can download by your modem.
Secondly, the Router will enable you (should you wish) to start up a home network. You can connect ~120 PC's together behind your Router, play Quake Arena, surf, print, email and all share your outside link. To your ISP this will simply look like 1 really busy PC.
Next, go to www.microsoft.com and download the FREE program Microsoft AntiSpyware. Run it.
Next, you want to download SpyBot- Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/) install this, run it, and then immunize your PC against future attacks. Yes, it's top rated by the various PC sites; and it's free.
Finally, you want to run and get Ad-aware (http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/). Download it, install it, and run it.
These 4 things should go a long way to fixing what ails you, as well as preventing fresh installations from jumping right back on.
And for goodness sake; uninstall GameSpy; this is spyware. Other examples of popular spyware are WeatherBug, Google Toolbar and Yahoo Toolbar/Messenger.
GameSpy; this is spyware
Are you sure? I found this in the registry files on my machine yesterday, but SpyBot S&D, AdAware, Norton AntiVirus, and Microsoft AntiSpyware have never caught it during a sweep.
I think I figured out the problem. I download the new version of Macromedia on Thursday. When I restored my computer to this point it fixed it.
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