[ianmo]

Thanks for that,but I cant seem to find the advanced tab as instructed?
Cheers, Ian

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Ok forget that, I think it will only work on xp pro, it was a long shot.

Try the reg fix and see if that works.

[Jayzeee]

Ok forget that, I think it will only work on xp pro, it was a long shot.

Try the reg fix and see if that works.

[ianmo]

Thanks for all your help but unfortunately I'm still experiencing the same problems from the last post. The ctrl+alt+del isnt the end of the world, but its so frustrating to wait so long at start up and to wait for programs to open.
Your time is appreciated but maybe its time to get the visa card out!
Ian

[Jayzeee]

As this isn't a malware related problem, I would recommend that you start a new a new topic in the Windows XP forum

The folks there are very knowledgeable regarding these sorts of problems

The following is a list of tools and utilities that I like to suggest to people. This list is full of great tools and utilities to help you understand how you got infected and how to keep from getting infected again.

Detect and Removal

• Spybot Search & Destroy- Uber powerful tool which can search and annhilate nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.
  
• AdAware - Another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.

Prevention

• SpywareBlaster - Great prevention tool to keep nasties from installing on your system.
  
• SpywareGuard - Works as a Spyware "Shield" to protect your computer from getting malware in the first place.
  
• IE-SpyAd - puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.
  
• CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.
  
• Windows Updates - It is very important to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. To do this just start Internet Explorer and select Tools > Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.
  
• Google Toolbar - Free google toolbar that allows you to use the powerful Google search engine from the bar, but also blocks pop up windows.

To find out more information about how you got infected in the first place and some great guidelines to follow to prevent future infections you can read this article by Tony Klein

[Jayzeee]

Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help.

If you're the topic starter, and need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with the address of the thread.

Everyone else please begin a New Topic.