I have a HUGE problem with Windows XP?

7 thoughts on “I have a HUGE problem with Windows XP?”

1. notnoveu says:

   February 16, 2011 at 2:09 pm

   If you have an active subscription to an antivirus program, make sure that it is up to date. If your subscription is over either renew it or use RevoUninstaller to uninstall it. Then install AVG in its place (Remember, you should only have ONE antivirus program installed on your computer). Regardless of which of these you do, then install ThreatFire.

   You should also visit the Google Pack website in order to download Spyware Doctor for free.

   I would also recommend that you use Mozilla’s Firefox instead of Internet Explorer. Once it’s installed, you should also install the Adblock Plus add-on. After it’s been installed, it will ask you if you want to add certain premade lists. I find that instead of adding one, it’s best to visit the homepage of EasyList, and add all three lists from there, instead of just one from the original menu.

   If you don’t already have a firewall, I would strongly recommend that you download Comodo. It can be a bit annoying to "train" it, so when it asks you questions, answer truthfully and thoughtfully.

   These programs should get you well on your way, and might even possibly fix the problem on their own. If they don’t, or if you’re interested on how to protect your computer further, feel free to check out my step by step guide on malware removal. It includes the programs I just mentioned, a few more, and their optimal settings. You can find it here: http://prometechus.blogspot.com/2007/09/viruses-spyware.html

   Best of luck, hope this helps. Also, don’t forget to check if anyone has asked a similar question before asking one yourself.

2. foxefire_120032000 says:

   February 16, 2011 at 2:09 pm

   Sound like your system is full of Spyware (Trojans and worms) You need to get and download a good spyware program and start to scan your system right away. If you don’t have a spyware program then here is a link to a good one and most here recomend and it FREE. (http://www.superantispyware.com) You also need to run your antivirus program and do a Full System Scan (Make sure that your antivirus program is up-to-date). Pop-ups come from spyware , and spyware can cause lots of damage to your computer just as much as viruses. Good Luck.

3. duffaboy says:

   February 16, 2011 at 2:09 pm

   Turn of System Restore, Right hand Mouse Click My Computer find it, And find and Delete Folders Starting with $NTUninstall in the Windows Directory

4. Colinc says:

   February 16, 2011 at 2:09 pm

   Before you did any of this you should have carried out a full spyware scan and installed a popup blocker. You probably now do need to reload from the original OS CD as you have let it go on too long.

5. alf_hart2000 says:

   February 16, 2011 at 2:09 pm

   http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=60955

6. Gorje R says:

   February 16, 2011 at 2:09 pm

   yeah that’s why the smart with is to have Windows 2000, it’s never let me down and XP has WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY to many screw ups. but you have fun with that

7. heart_crafter says:

   February 16, 2011 at 2:09 pm

   i would prefer reinstalling windows
   do a clean install

   check out my other answers if you want step by step instructions (ill try to post the link in a min)

   ZPF

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