Re: XP Home strange settings just happend

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From: divakartandon (divakartandon_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/22/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 08:45:01 -0700

Search for*.dbx and burn the cd of the dbx files.After reformatting the
system, copy them back on the computer.
"Subsea.UK" wrote:

> Sorry just realised
> Any replies need to remove "rubbish" from start of email address
> Cheers
> Kev
>
>
>
> "Subsea.UK" <rubbishsubsea.uk@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:Owu9zQFiEHA.3476@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > Within the last 2 weeks when ever i start XP home i get quick launch and
> a
> > search mate appearing on the task bar.
> > I have tried deselecting them but they come back.
> > I have tried going back on system restore but it keeps telling me i am
> > unable to restore to this point whichever date i choose !!
> >
> > I have checked the system with Norton AV and a trojan detector called A2
> > Guard which find nothing
> >
> > I am considering reformatting the hard drive and starting from scratch
> but
> > i have loads of stuff in outlook that i cannot afford to loose and short
> of
> > printing it all out on hard copies i don't know what else to do.
> >
> > If anyone can help with these points i would be very gratefull.
> >
> > How do i stop these programs being loaded
> > Why / where are they loading from.
> > How can i back up the complete data contents of outlook to reinstall it in
> a
> > freshh copy of outlook.
> > What's the best way to clean and install XP Home on a fresh H/Drive.....ie
> > do i need to get DOS Disks etc?
> >
> > Rgds
> > Kev.......slowly going bald from hair pulling !!!!!!
> >
> >
>
>
>

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