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PC computer problems...HELP, please!
2-18-04
| thefactor
Posted on 02/18/2004 3:42:21 PM PST by thefactor
Here is my issue: I have a Dell and I am running Windows XP. A few months ago, I began getting a small window popping up on my desktop basically saying, "Winnet error, must close, send error report, blah, blah..."
But that was no big deal. NOW, whenever I am on the internet and I click on something, on every third click or so the internet window will simply close and I will have to begin again.
I have tried to go through the manufacturer but their hours are useless and they won't help me without my 24 (yes, 24) digit code to make sure my software isn't pirated. I can't find it. Anyone have any idea what is going on? And yes, I am logged on.
TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: computer; dell; email; internet; lowqualitycrap; microsoft; pc; windows
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:42:21 PM PST
by
thefactor
To: thefactor
sounds like MSBlast,
To: thefactor
I have a Dell and I am running Windows XP. There's your problem right there. (Sorry, I know this isn't immediately helpful.)
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:44:25 PM PST
by
thoughtomator
("What do I know? I'm just the President." - George W. Bush, Superbowl XXXVIII halftime statement)
To: thefactor
What antivirus software are you using?
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:44:38 PM PST
by
Xenalyte
(I may not agree with your bumper sticker, but I'll defend to the death your right to stick it)
To: thefactor
Do you have virus protection?
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:44:40 PM PST
by
Mark
(Treason doth never prosper, for if it prosper, NONE DARE CALL IT TREASON.)
To: thefactor
Sounds like a worm.
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:44:57 PM PST
by
EggsAckley
({...................troll patrol........on duty...................})
To: MetalHeadConservative35
agreed, that was last summer's big virus.
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:45:00 PM PST
by
ElkGroveDan
(Fighting for Freedom and Having Fun)
To: thefactor
First, I'd make sure my anti-virus software was up to date. Second, I'd download and run
Spybot Search & Destroy. Personally, my guess is that it's spyware.
To: MetalHeadConservative35
I had the same issue. I had to send it to the guru's at the help desk. They offered to reimage the laptop which made it well again. Are you running any, oh how do I say this, ummm downloading software?
To: thoughtomator
ya know, i was gonna put in a plea for people not to say stuff like that but i figured a bump is a bump is a bump, so go ahead, tell me that Mac, Coleco-vision, Linux is better. nay, it provides no help, but whatever.
To: thefactor
Every Dell I have worked on has a sticker on the case with that Windows License code on it. That is if the XP is what the computer came with. I would bet on a reload to fix it.
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:46:58 PM PST
by
usnret99
(I served! Have You?)
To: thefactor
If it is a virus, you can detect it using this online service:
free virus scan
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:47:24 PM PST
by
Defiant
( (*)( ) We would like to apologize for the preceding unintentional font malfunction.)
To: thefactor
Go to McAfee.com and run free virus scan.
To: thefactor
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:47:59 PM PST
by
Howlin
To: thefactor
UGGHH!!! You have a virus...I got it...well actually it's a parasite...
I had to use PestPatrol to rid of it.
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:48:24 PM PST
by
Neets
(Complainers change their complaints, but they never reduce the amount of time spent in complaining.~)
To: usnret99
i was running windows ME originally but that was beyond awful so I spent $100 and "upgraded" to XP.
To: thefactor
format c:
That oughta take care of it. (Hahahahah)
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:48:35 PM PST
by
dennisw
("Cuz we'll put a boot in your ass it's the American way" - Toby Keith)
To: thefactor
The program that is causing that error is called "CommonName" (not to be confused with Common Files!!!).
I tried about 6 other spyware programs and could only get rid of it using PestPatrol.
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:50:00 PM PST
by
Neets
(Complainers change their complaints, but they never reduce the amount of time spent in complaining.~)
To: thefactor
Yep. I got hit with spyware as well. Ended in a nasty formatting and relaoding job.
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:50:00 PM PST
by
writer33
(The U.S. Constitution defines a Conservative)
To: thefactor
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posted on
02/18/2004 3:51:03 PM PST
by
Restore
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