Could someone please recommend an internet filter, preferably free, that I could download to protect teen sons? I have Windows XP Home. Thanks! :rolleyes:

I have not been here for awhile, but wanted to let you folks know that you've been a great help. I was able to get into locked accounts, get rid of the fake windows error message, correct the 16-bit...

could someone please look at posts #16 and #18 above? I still cannot get into those locked user accounts. I do not have those options ("use simple file sharing" etc.), at least where I was told to...

can you tell me which forum might address this problem:

When I try to install CDs (such as my son's IRiver MP-3 software), a message comes up saying: "16 bit windows subsystem C:\windows\system...

thanks again for all your help. the pesky windows error message seems gone for good. it's a great relief and I don't think I'll ever be so vulnerable again.

as for the locked out accounts, I...

OK, here is my second log of HJT. As noted above, some user accounts will not let me in.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 8:26:06 PM, on 9/21/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT...

I truly am trying to follow your instructions, and I apologize for my apparent ignorance. the location of the hjt dynamite icon says "C:\hjt." Is this correct? Also, I cannot log on in safe...

OK, I did it! Here is the log of HJT after I fixed what I was directed to do. the only problem was two user accounts to which I was denied access. what do you think? fyi, the windows error...

I believe I have HJT in a new folder on the C:drive (though I still get the message that it's in a temporary folder when I open HJT, which I will just ignore).

I have been studying the...

When I do as Crunchie advised, I keep getting this message that says I have opened HJT in a temporary place, and should open it someplace like program files. that's how it ended up on my desktop. I...

OK, here is the HijackThis Log. Thanks again.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 2:29:01 PM, on 9/19/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1...

Hello, thanks for your speedy reply, and sorry for posting in the wrong place. Clearly, at least part of my problem is security!

I downloaded shoot the messenger and pressed the disable button. ...

I could really use some help. I have Windows XP on a Dell Dimension 8250. For months I have had a bogus windows error message that reads as follows: "Windows error service. Windows detected spyware...