I don't use the AVG Security Suite with firewall. I use the free version of Zone Alarm and turn off the Windows Firewall. Some people find Zone Alarm confusing and can actually accidentally...

Make sure all the inside and outside connection cables are tight and not loose. That was a friend's problem after the computer was cleaned and moved around.

Always defrag in "Safe Mode". When booting up hit F8 or Ctrl to get into Safe Mode then go to defrag. Your pc will defrag faster. More important it will defrag properly, because you do not have...

1. Ccleaner: clears out all temp files before they have a chance to launch a virus where most viruses hide, run after every Internet session.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

2. ...

What OS are you using? XP, 98, or?

1. Run free Ccleaner
2. Run AVG free Antivirus
3. Run AVG free Antispyware

Make sure you uninstall Norton or McAfee Anitvirus, or any other Antivirus software you have first before loading...

I forgot to mention, many of the newer Toshiba laptops that have come out have manufacturer defects. Toshiba USA does little to rectify their problems if warranty is past, unlike in years past.

Yes, Dell will do it, if you like Dell, not :o(. There are brand new laptops on the Internet and Ebay with XP on them.

Download Kill Disk (free at killdisk.com) and do a low level format first.

This is just a guess:

With IE Explorer open goto View at top and Toolbars and uncheck the ones that you do not want to view.

Why fight it? Go to killdisk.com (http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/killdisk.com)

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