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New computer freezes when trying to open certain sites
I have changed to a new computer. Went from Windows me to Windows 98. When I try to open Yahoo Greetings from anywhere (Email, Yahoo, Search) my computer freezes. I can see everything else so far. I cannot figure out what is missing on this new computer in order to view it. Does anyone know what I can do to fix this problem? Thank you
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New computer freezes when trying to open certain sites
Is it a brand new computer you just purchased or is it only "new" for you?
Your problem is most likely caused by "malware" already infecting the machine (especially likely if you bought the machine used). Check your system for "hijackware": Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm CoolWebSearch Chronicles http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in background: 1. CWShredder (fix all found) 2. Ad-Aware (fix all found) 3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red) Important: You *must* seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis (http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe) is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. **Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.** [Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.] Also: 1. Download and run Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then... 2. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...02092715262339) and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01052409420406) with nothing else running in background. Note the files identified and removed then find the corresponding page for the file at your AV maker's online support pages (e.g., http://securityresponse.symantec.com...favorites.html) and follow all Removal steps. WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new Restore Point then Disk Cleanup More options Delete all but the most recent Restore Point. So How Did I Get Infected Anyway? http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957 -- HTH - Please Reply to This Thread ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP AumHa Forums http://forum.aumha.org Protect Your PC http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect mamaray4u wrote: I have changed to a new computer. Went from Windows me to Windows 98. When I try to open Yahoo Greetings from anywhere (Email, Yahoo, Search) my computer freezes. I can see everything else so far. I cannot figure out what is missing on this new computer in order to view it. Does anyone know what I can do to fix this problem? Thank you |
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