SpeedRacer 1 #1 June 12, 2004 WTF is up with this computer?? 1) occasionally it launches Internet Explorer by itself, when I don't tell it to. If I click cancel, it tries again! 2) When I try to access my bank account online, I get that window that says Intenet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to shut down. It does this every time. I cannot access my bank account from my home computer. 3) I assumed the above problem was some bug in Internet Explorer, so I downloaded Netscape 7.1. But now my keyboard has decided it will only work in certain programs. My keyboard only produces letters in Internet Explorer, not in Netscape. And I just found out that I can now type in a text file or Notepad, but not in Microsoft Word. WTF is going on? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicLou 0 #2 June 12, 2004 You need to give more info about your installation. - What Operating system is installed? - How long has it been installed? - Antivirus? Updated ? - Spybot remover?Lou ___________________________________ . . . now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb - Dark Helmet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 June 12, 2004 Windows 98SE, installed two years ago. Norton antivirus, fully updated. never heard of spybot remover. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #4 June 12, 2004 spybot remover is something that removes programs and cookies from (insert sarcasm) reputable companies who send you the pop up ads. Personally, I'd recommend Adaware from www.lavasoftusa.com. There's some nasty companies out there who make it really hard to remove their BS programs. It's possible, that your problems with the keyboard are a result of a nasty malware program. If I had to guess, I'd say the explorer problem and the keybaord problem aren't related tho and actually 2 seperate issues.I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #5 June 12, 2004 the keyboard problem just happened after I installed Netscape. But I just un-installed it & restarted the computer. But I still can't type in microsoft word. I'm thinking it might be a memory leak caused by some other program that got installed along with something else. I guess I'll just try un-installing programs until things straighten out. But I will check out that Adaware thing. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuvToFly 0 #6 June 12, 2004 Never really going to lick this problem until you upgrade the operating system. Rather than try to fool around with the spyware or adware programs (Ad-Aware IS a good one) invest your time and money getting away from the lame-o Windows 98 operating system. That sucked from the onset - and was known to have tons of bugs. Your time at this point since things are hosed a bit would be better spent at least going to Windows 2000 O/S - But do a clean install, install your virus protection, ad trackers, and then put your data and programs back on. You will be happy that you did - TOM "The helicopter approaches closer than any other to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of a magic carpet" - Igor Sikorsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SublimeBreeze 0 #7 June 12, 2004 Do an online virus scan... sometimes it can pickup viruses that have infected norton and disabled it or added itself to the ignore list. http://housecall.trendmicro.com Gl I would also install a firewall especially if you are using it to check your bank account www.zonealarm.com download the free version.. it will do just fine for what you want to do. Just follow the instructions You then can block any attempts a trojan might have in compromising your system. Good luck Sean Sean In Thailand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #8 June 12, 2004 I'm certainly no computer tech, but I had mega problems last week. I had the hard drive wiped and reloaded. It's like I have a new computer now. But I still have a lame ass OS. Anyway, the guy I brought my comp to installed System Suite 5. It has antivirus software, firewall, everything you'd need, or so he tells me. He says it'll keep your system clean and he's had no problems with it. I've only been using it for 2 days so I can't comment on it yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #9 June 13, 2004 I'm going to take Luv2fly's advice: I am going to upgrade to Windows XP...the guy at the computer store STRONGLY recommended the XP-Professional version over the XP-Home version (of course, it's $100 more). He claims it is a stronger OS with fewer bugs & compatibility problems... anyone know if this is true? I'm also going to do a complete install because in addition to getting rid of whatever crap is in my computer, I want to re-format the hard drive to have only one partition (It's divided into two now). I have already burned all my documents, pictures, etc. onto a CD. I have the complete Windows 98SE CD: I'll just re-format, install Windows 98SE on the whole hard drive, then just use the upgrade version of WindowsXP Professional. Then re-install all my programs. thanks for everyone's help! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #10 June 14, 2004 it's a typical glass half full, glass is half empty scenario. Xp is more stable than 98, but more of the exploits are written for the newer OS's. I would wholeheartedly agree that a clean install of the OS is a good move. Just make sure to get all the updates installed by starting at windowsupdate.microsoft.com. install service pack 1. SP1 installs a newer version of windwosupdate that will do it semi automatically on a daily basis.I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #11 June 14, 2004 The Upgrade sucks. I think I even have a copy of it (legal and all). I'll never use it. When I get to work I'll see if it's still there. If word isn't working properly try this first. click on Start > Run Then Type in.. winword -a (then hit enter) the -a will start word in it's default condition. It works rather well if you've made a bunch of changes to your word program and screwed it up and don't know how to und it. Again.. the upgrade sucks. PM me and I may be able to help along the upgrade vs new full version lines.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #12 June 14, 2004 really? I thought the only difference with the upgrade was that you needed to put the original 98 CD in the drive when it asked for it during installI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #13 June 14, 2004 wait, I already have windows 98SE. I would be UPGRADING to windows XP-Professional. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #14 June 14, 2004 As far as I know, you have to have 98 already installed. However, I've only upgraded rather than tried to do a fresh install.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #15 June 18, 2004 No, 98SE is also an independent installation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerrcoin 0 #16 June 18, 2004 The upgrade version of Windows XP requires that the older system is already installed. However try installing from scratch, it's much cleaner and less likely to create problems. Pop the cd in the drive and restart (you may need to set the cd as the first bootable device in the BIOS). Follow the instructions and choose the option for using the complete disk.I don't think that there is a stand-alone upgrade version of XP, just the one disk that will let you do either/or. Don't fork out for the pro version of XP if you're using it on a home pc. Home verion is ok, just get the service packs and critical updates ASAP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #17 June 18, 2004 He should have a "Back up" copy of an OS by monday or tuesday.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #18 June 18, 2004 Timmae to the rescue :)I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicLou 0 #19 June 19, 2004 Win -XP home is more than sufficient if you don't need to access a Domain Controller on a Network. Home and Pro are the same code base except for advanced networking and Multi processor support. Win 9X is self corrupting. With the type of problems you're having, I would back-up your data and do a clean install. Besides a good and up to date Antivirus solution, run spyware removers. I run both Ad-Aware and Spybot Search & Destroy. Good luck.Lou ___________________________________ . . . now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb - Dark Helmet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
