Thanks for the response, firekid. After reading some of the other posts here I downloaded the Malwarebyte's Anti Malware program and ran it. And it does seem to have fixed the problems. Thanks!

Hi, I have a user whose machine I am trying to clean up. I've been locked out of task manager, so I can't kill any processes. When you try to access the file system, it will open a browser window...

Well, before you throw all hope out the window, you might try taking your hard disk to a local computer store and pay them to do a data rescue on it. Since you haven't installed anything on it yet,...

I've had no problems with it and have it on quite a few (20+?) machines now. The only weird thing I've seen so far, is that on my machine when I sign into windows messenger in a particular way, it...

The first thing to check is to make sure you have all the correct drivers installed especially the motherboard drivers and the video drivers. Especially since you just re-did your computer. If it...

I've had quite a few problems with onboard sound cards. Quite a few times I had one particular computer that the sound would quit working on and I'd reinstall the drivers and then it'd work again. ...

If you've tried a different modem, I wouldn't think getting an external one would help. It seems like it has something to do with your telephone line. Have you tried using a different jack or maybe...

You might try the solution listed here. (http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article07-102)

Timic,

Is it possible that Service Pack 2 was installed through automatic updates and this could be causing your problems? I've heard of some weird errors when SP2 was installed on existing...

You might try replacing the phone line that runs between the computer and the wall. Other than that, it looks like you might be ready for a new modem...

Actually I meant to uninstall the Messenger Plus! application. Then go through all your spyware removal tools once it's gone.

Have you tried uninstalling it from Add / Remove programs?

Also, I think
04 - HKCU\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "D:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! 3\MsgPlus.exe" /WinStart

might be part of the...

If you want to be able to do a fresh install of windows with your programs already installed, you'll need to create an image file by using some sort of ghost program to copy your hard drive. That's...

Actually, I've done a clean installation, with a full format using the XP installation disk and had it still show the previous operating system as a choice in the boot menu. It's just one of those...

I had the exact same thing, and when I called the cable company, they said it was something wrong with the cables in my house. They wanted to send someone out to check it, but I wound up fixing it...

Have you checked to make sure all your drivers are installed? I've had a video card driver missing and had similar experiences with slowness.

On the desktop icons, if you right click on the...

On the "via" message, you probably need to check your startup items. You should check in the startup folder on your start menu and also in msconfig (start>run>"msconfig"). Check the startup tab,...

Are you trying to access the internet through another computer, by chance? (i.e. home network with one computer sharing internet access)

Have you tried hitting the function key that changes the screen mode? Usually this is a button at the top of the keyboard area, or perhaps, the function key +F4 (seems like that worked on one). ...

I'll take one of those GMail invites, Amber, if you're still willing.

I just had a thought that might bear looking into. The power supply on Dell Dimension 8200 is only 250 watts. I really don't think that's enough power to run that level of video card and two mice +...

Do you have any mapped network drives?
I've had similar problems when the network I was on was slow.

Rather than running it from the command prompt, you might try right clicking on the file choosing the compatability tab and running it in compatability with win 95. Then just double click the file...

Amber,

As one girl to another, I just want to add my thoughts on this. If he has an addiction to porn you WILL both be fighting it your entire lives (or as long as you're with him). It might be...

I had seen the problem you're referring to on another message board and they have a few different fixes for it. http://help.lockergnome.com/index.php?showtopic=24659 Hope it helps.

What OS are you running? Is it a sound card or is the sound on board? I know I had a ton of problems with crashing when I was trying to use the onboard sound card on my computer (with XP). I went...

Since it has Centrino, I'm assuming it's a laptop?

Is there any chance you're dragging your hand across the touchpad or mouse keys and confusing it?

Rather than burning an audio cd, have you tried burning a data cd and then trying it on a cd player? If you're having that much trouble converting it on your computer, it may not work, but it'd be...

If you've put the hard drive into your computer, does it not let you copy your files so you can backup the files you need and then reinstall everything from scratch?

It sounds like your CD is scratched or dirty... try cleaning it or getting a copy from someone.

Do the fans run when you turn it on? Do you get any beeps when you turn it on? Does anything happen at all? Any other clues to what could be causing the problem?

First thing I would check is the video card. Try uninstalling rebooting and letting the machine detect and install it.

I had a computer that had similar slowness issues and it wound up being a combination of the video driver and the mouseware driver from logitech. Since you say it doesn't do this in safe mode, I'd...

Since you seem to be out of other ideas.... here's a longshot...

Is this by chance a work laptop? I know that when I had a laptop issued to me from work, I experienced something similar when the...

I'm not nearly as knowledgeable about hardware as these guys, but reading all this I had a thought so I thought I might just mention it as a long shot (something to check at least).

I know that...

Go to the control panel and open up Administrative tools. Double click on "Services" and find "Messenger" Double click to view the properties. Go ahead and stop the service and choose "disabled"...

Hrm, Ok, If you look under the "Appearance" Tab on the desktop properties, can you choose the "Windows XP Style" under the Windows and Buttons option?

Hi there,

In order to change it back to the XP, you'll need to right click on your desktop and choose properties.

Under the "Themes" tab choose Windows XP and Apply. If you are using any...

I don't use NT, so I'm not sure if it applies, but you might try opening internet explorer, and looking at Tools-->Internet Options. Click on the security tab and try changing your security levels. ...

Have you tried just typing C:\boot.ini into the address bar on explorer? If it's there, it should just pop up. I know when I tried looking for it on my computer I had trouble seeing it as well.