RE: Starting and running problems.

From: r (r_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/19/04 

Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 21:49:01 -0700

This may help:

Clean Windows Startup and hidden Startup:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/optimizewindowsstartup.htm

Clean Temporary Internet Files, Cookies and other temporary files:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/optimizewindowstempfiles.htm

Spyware/Virus Removal and Prevention:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/windowsxpsolutions.htm
(Links to online virus scans on the same page)

Please make sure that you computer is in perfect condition prior to applying
Service Pack 2:

How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm

Good Luck! 

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How to optimize Windows XP, 2000, ME 
for the best performance (Step-by-step Visual Guide):
http://www.fixyourwindows.com
"Jack K" wrote:
> I am running XP Home SP1.
> My 'puter was working like a champ until Monday.
> Suddenly, logging on has become soooooo slow.  Starting programs, especially 
> IExplorer are painfully slow.  I can send email in Outlook Express, but do 
> not receive.
> I restored to the previous Thursday, and this made no difference.
> The verified that the email settings are the same as my laptop which is 
> working fine.
> Both my desktop and laptop use the wireless router.  No startup problems or 
> access problems with the laptop.
> I tried running McAfee virus scan on the desktop.  It hangs up around 12000 
> files.
> I tried downloading SP 2.  The download stops.
> When I shut down the slloooooow IExplorer, I get the following:
> CiceroUIWndFrame: iexplore.exe - Application Error (this is in the bar at 
> the top of the box)
> The instruction at "0x029627cd" referenced memory at "0x029627cd". The 
> memory could not be "read".
> Click on OK to end the program.
> (this appears in the box, next to the X in the red circle)
> Because the use of Restore didn't correct the problem, my guess is that I've 
> got either a virus or a corrupt file.
> Problem is I'm old and Polish.  That, put together with being computer 
> stupid, makes this a dangerous situation.  :)
> I have no clue where to go from here.
> Any help is greatly appreciated.
> Thanks.
> 
> Jack 
> 
> 
>

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