Hi,
Try this to start with,
Verify Window’s Files
1. Go “START”, “RUN” type “CMD” Press “OK” or Boot PC into “safe mode with command prompt”
2. Type sfc /scannow (note:- space after sfc)
3. Windows file protection will check your files. Follow any prompts; you may be required to use your XP CD.
4. Re-boot your PC
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Hi.
Try a few simple things:-
Clean Boot
1. Go “Start”
2. “Run”
3. Type “msconfig”
4. Click “OK”
5. Click “Services”
6. Check box “Hide all Microsoft services”
7. Click “Disable All”
8. Click “Apply”
9. Click “Restart”
10. System will reboot, Check if problem still exists. (Do not access the internet or open any file you are unsure of as you have no virus protector running.)
11. If problem is fixed, enable the disabled items 1 at a time until you find the one causing the problem. If not fixed, re-enable all and re-boot.
On-line Virus Scan
Go to one or all of these sites and do an online virus scan.
housecall.trendmicro.com
security.symantec.com
us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp
Check Malware
Go to http://www.besttechie.net/tools/mbam-setup.exe
and download and run Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.
Check Spyware
Go to www.safer-networking.org and download and run Spybot
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