Hi guys, interesting thread. In reading this through, it might not be a bad idea to suggest going to and getting the CCleaner program? It will look at the IE browser, applications and issues and let you clean/repair a lot of mess left behind. I would really suggest this for a secondary market computer like this. Also, at http://www.javacoolsoftware.comis the Spyware Blaster program. It will help as a first line defense against all kinds of nasties. Of course I am sure it has been suggested to use the Spybot and AdAware. Just a thought and I have suggested this to several users here who have been amazed at the effect. These are great and !FREE! programs.

All the best from the big rock down under!

Oppss..... missed the link to CCleaner....... here you go:

http://www.ccleaner.com

Haha ya, I'd second that. I already use it in fixes here.

However, after installing, ya need to configure it to scan some custom files:

C:\Windows\Temp
C:\Temp
C:\Documents and Settings\<Every user listed>\Local Settings\Temp
C:\Documents and Settings\<Every user listed>\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5
C:\Documents and Settings\<Every user listed>\History
C:\Documents and Settings\<Every user listed>\Cookies
C:\Windows\Prefetch


After adding these in custom, be sure to check the box inside the 'clean' tab.

Ya, and lastly, just make this post a new thread next time.

Thanks.

hey just so every1 knows i had windows reinstalled in my computer and everythings all fresh and clean now thanks for all the advice!!!!