Re: Sudden freezes, and bits missing
- From: "Galen" <galennews@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 1 May 2005 23:00:53 -0400
In news:FF5C6E1D-E7CF-454A-9CBC-4616A26ECDA8@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Tim <Tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> had this to say:
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
> Recently, comp randomly 'freezes' for a minute or so at a time, then
> returns to normal. Ctrl/Alt/Del reveals procesor usage approaching
> 100% at these times. Can happen when running any application.
>
> Second problem. When accessing control panel from 'Start', it
> crashes, the desktop clears and then re-populates itself with icons.
> This does not happen when accessed from double click on 'My Computer'
>
> Third problem (maybe related). Dropdown menus no longer appear, eg
> when right clicking on IE Explorer Icon to get to properties. The
> outline of the drop down box appears, and if the mouse cursor is
> hovered over the appropriate area, the menu options appear, and when
> clicked they still work.
This is so generic a problem, or list of problems, that I'm going to give
you the malware solution first and see if that helps. Start with this, it's
not quick nor easy, and see if you still have problems. Keep in mind that
just because you may already have some of these applications doesn't mean
that they're always right. When in doubt get a second opinion in other
words. Also pay attention to the scanning in safe mode bit.
Virus:
www.grisoft.com - AVG
www.antivir.com - AntiVir
http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm - CA eTrust
Spyware:
www.lavasoft.de - AdAware
http://security.kolla.de/ - Spybot
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx -
Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta
Trojan:
www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/ - a Squared
http://swatit.org/ Swat It
Before cleaning download this:
LSP-Fix - a free program to repair damaged Winsock 2 stacks:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Use that should cleaning out your PC remove or damage your in-place winsock
and you can't connect to the internet.
>From the virus and trojan category pick one application, they're all free,
download it and install it. Make sure that you update it. From the spyware
category pick all three, download them and update them to the latest
definitions. Reboot, press the F8 key over and over again, from the menu
select Safe mode without networking. Do your cleaning in there. Reboot to
regular mode and run the scans again. This isn't going to be quick or easy
but it might just solve your problems and it should prevent you from further
problems so long as you keep them updated and scan often. Most of them can
be enabled to update and scan automatically.
Galen
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the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am
in my own proper atmosphere. I can dispense then with artificial
stimulants. But I abhor the dull routine of existence. I crave for
mental exaltation." -- Sherlock Holmes
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