Dang Icons!

What the heck was that virus that mucked up icons?? You solved one just
a short while ago and I am too lazy to look it up, lol.

AHA.....Magistr, right? Just ran a Google.

SGB.....don't know what antivirus you are using, but please run it and
if it comes up clean, then try one of the online scanners.

Just a WAG.....Heather

"SGB" wrote in message
...
Found a zip file through PC World. I unzipped, and installed it. It
does not
work.

Icons still have a life of their very own; changing their residences
like a
criminal on the run.

Ugh!
SGB

"SGB" wrote in message
...
I tried downloading the software from
http://www.softforall.com/Desktop/Ic...op03040004.htm,
but
that does not work.
It reads:
File Not Found:
For some reason, the file you are looking for on WinSite is not here.
It
could be that you have an old link, the file was replaced with a
newer
version, or has been removed from the collection. The first thing you
should
do is try a search. Please enter the program name or keyword(s)
below:

Nothing to be found when I d that either.

By the way...
Does this look familiar? Dated 8/9/2006

SGB

Ad-Aware/Ad-Watch and Spybot S&D.
No problems there.

SGB

"Heather" wrote in message
...
What the heck was that virus that mucked up icons?? You solved one just
a short while ago and I am too lazy to look it up, lol.

AHA.....Magistr, right? Just ran a Google.

SGB.....don't know what antivirus you are using, but please run it and
if it comes up clean, then try one of the online scanners.

Just a WAG.....Heather

"SGB" wrote in message
...
Found a zip file through PC World. I unzipped, and installed it. It
does not
work.

Icons still have a life of their very own; changing their residences
like a
criminal on the run.

Ugh!
SGB

"SGB" wrote in message
...
I tried downloading the software from

http://www.softforall.com/Desktop/Ic...op03040004.htm,
but
that does not work.
It reads:
File Not Found:
For some reason, the file you are looking for on WinSite is not here.
It
could be that you have an old link, the file was replaced with a
newer
version, or has been removed from the collection. The first thing you
should
do is try a search. Please enter the program name or keyword(s)
below:

Nothing to be found when I d that either.

By the way...
Does this look familiar? Dated 8/9/2006

SGB

SGB wrote:

Ad-Aware/Ad-Watch and Spybot S&D.
No problems there.

None of which is an antivirus application. Have you checked that you
might have picked up Magistr from somewhere?
--
Mike Maltby

Which viruscan would you suggest oh mighty MVP?

:-) SGB

As Mike said, neither of those programs are an antivirus
program.....they are simply Adware detection.

Try Trend Housecall or Panda or Symantec......any of the online
scanners. Usually if you have a virus you are prevented from accessing
your resident AV.....which you appear not to have.

I can't believe you don't have one.....does AVG ring a bell?? That is a
free one you can download at www.grisoft.com Or Avast is OK as well.
Not to forget EZ Trust has a free one year trial.

Scan first......we will then see if Magistr is what is causing the
problems.

*Auntie Virus*.


"SGB" wrote in message
...
Ad-Aware/Ad-Watch and Spybot S&D.
No problems there.

SGB

"Heather" wrote in message
...
What the heck was that virus that mucked up icons?? You solved one
just
a short while ago and I am too lazy to look it up, lol.

AHA.....Magistr, right? Just ran a Google.

SGB.....don't know what antivirus you are using, but please run it
and
if it comes up clean, then try one of the online scanners.

Just a WAG.....Heather

"SGB" wrote in message
...
Found a zip file through PC World. I unzipped, and installed it. It
does not
work.

Icons still have a life of their very own; changing their
residences
like a
criminal on the run.

Ugh!
SGB

"SGB" wrote in message
...
I tried downloading the software from

http://www.softforall.com/Desktop/Ic...op03040004.htm,
but
that does not work.
It reads:
File Not Found:
For some reason, the file you are looking for on WinSite is not
here.
It
could be that you have an old link, the file was replaced with a
newer
version, or has been removed from the collection. The first thing
you
should
do is try a search. Please enter the program name or keyword(s)
below:

Nothing to be found when I d that either.

By the way...
Does this look familiar? Dated 8/9/2006

SGB

Start by doing an online virus scan at somewhere like Trend Micro's
Housecall (http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp).

As to which AV to install that rather depends on what you want and how
much you want to pay but if you are a bit mean like me there's nothing
much wrong with any of the following all of which are Win Me friendly.
eTrust from Computer Associates. Free one year offer via
http://store.digitalriver.com/DRHM/S...PCtrialUS.html
AVG Free from Grisoft (http://free.grisoft.com)
Avast! from Atwil (http://www.avast.com/)
--
Mike Maltby



SGB wrote:

Which viruscan would you suggest oh mighty MVP?

:-) SGB

WOW! What a waste of time. Trend HouseCall would not download after two
attempts. Good grief... an unforgettable experience. Downloaded eTrust's
software. After a longggggggggggg scan...

I do NOT have no stinkin' virus! What I got is a crazed computer.

Now, about those icons, guys???

Whatcha got left in your magic bag, Mighty Mike and Auntie Virus???

Going bonkers! LOL
SGB

"Heather" wrote in message
...
As Mike said, neither of those programs are an antivirus
program.....they are simply Adware detection.

Try Trend Housecall or Panda or Symantec......any of the online
scanners. Usually if you have a virus you are prevented from accessing
your resident AV.....which you appear not to have.

I can't believe you don't have one.....does AVG ring a bell?? That is a
free one you can download at www.grisoft.com Or Avast is OK as well.
Not to forget EZ Trust has a free one year trial.

Scan first......we will then see if Magistr is what is causing the
problems.

*Auntie Virus*.

Ok, let's start again............right click on your desktop, hover your
pointer over "Arrange icons by" and from the slide out menu, tell me what
you have a checkmark next to. Note: Save My Desktop will NOT work if you
have Auto Arrange checked!!!.....WinMe and Save My Desktop will be fighting
for superiority and I have a sneaky suspicion that is where you are.
Heirloom, old and anxiously awaiting your
reply


"SGB" wrote in message
...
WOW! What a waste of time. Trend HouseCall would not download after two
attempts. Good grief... an unforgettable experience. Downloaded eTrust's
software. After a longggggggggggg scan...

I do NOT have no stinkin' virus! What I got is a crazed computer.

Now, about those icons, guys???

Whatcha got left in your magic bag, Mighty Mike and Auntie Virus???

Going bonkers! LOL
SGB

"Heather" wrote in message
...
As Mike said, neither of those programs are an antivirus
program.....they are simply Adware detection.

Try Trend Housecall or Panda or Symantec......any of the online
scanners. Usually if you have a virus you are prevented from accessing
your resident AV.....which you appear not to have.

I can't believe you don't have one.....does AVG ring a bell?? That is a
free one you can download at www.grisoft.com Or Avast is OK as well.
Not to forget EZ Trust has a free one year trial.

Scan first......we will then see if Magistr is what is causing the
problems.

*Auntie Virus*.

Nopers, dear Heirloom!

Had that whole Auto Icons instructions the first time in August.

Did a look-see though... there's notta thingy checked. Nor has there ever
been since I have been using computers.

Like to arrange things my way. Looks like I'm loosing though. lol

Smiles,
SGB

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Ok, let's start again............right click on your desktop, hover your
pointer over "Arrange icons by" and from the slide out menu, tell me what
you have a checkmark next to. Note: Save My Desktop will NOT work if
you
have Auto Arrange checked!!!.....WinMe and Save My Desktop will be
fighting
for superiority and I have a sneaky suspicion that is where you are.
Heirloom, old and anxiously awaiting your
reply

Sweetcheeks.......Trend Housecall is not a downloadable program. It IS
an online scanner. There are several of them. And you deserve a good
spanking for not using an antivirus proggie. OK?? (G)

I happen to use eTrust and like it.....in fact I have used it for about
7 years. So at least we know you do not have the Magistr virus which
causes the icons to move away from the cursor.

Now....be a good girl and follow Heirloom's advice.....what do you have
for a setting for your desktop icons??

Auntie Virus
"SGB" wrote in message
...
WOW! What a waste of time. Trend HouseCall would not download after
two
attempts. Good grief... an unforgettable experience. Downloaded
eTrust's
software. After a longggggggggggg scan...

I do NOT have no stinkin' virus! What I got is a crazed computer.

Now, about those icons, guys???

Whatcha got left in your magic bag, Mighty Mike and Auntie Virus???

Going bonkers! LOL
SGB

"Heather" wrote in message
...
As Mike said, neither of those programs are an antivirus
program.....they are simply Adware detection.

Try Trend Housecall or Panda or Symantec......any of the online
scanners. Usually if you have a virus you are prevented from
accessing
your resident AV.....which you appear not to have.

I can't believe you don't have one.....does AVG ring a bell?? That
is a
free one you can download at www.grisoft.com Or Avast is OK as
well.
Not to forget EZ Trust has a free one year trial.

Scan first......we will then see if Magistr is what is causing the
problems.

*Auntie Virus*.