Computer locks up

Thanx Noel.I did scan with xsoft spy.No spyware was found.You are right.More
problems after reinstalling.I had to reinstall Norton antivirus.
jvc

"Noel Paton" wrote:

> Oh, gawd! "I even reinstalled ME" - is NOT recommended procedure, and almost
> certainly means that you now have more problems than you started with
> (especially if you reinstalled from the CD).
>
> Did you also do a check for spyware?
> You may already have a virus/spyware hijack
>
> download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that A-V-disabling
> viruses are not present on your PC
> http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp
>
> - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.
>
> Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of the
> CoolWebSearch hijacker.
> http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html
>
> Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
> http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
>
> download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com, install,
> update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties from
> your system.
>
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "jvc" <jvc RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0190DC5A-B6EF-4D02-91B3-7BFADE90B974@microsoft.com...
> >I have been using Windows ME.I was foolish enough to download and open a
> > crack for zonealarm.When I tried to open the zip file,the computer
> > froze.It
> > started working after reboot but is very slow and locks up of&on.I checked
> > for virus infection but there was none.What do I do now?I even reinstalled
> > ME
> > but problem persists
>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Computer locks up 

1) Norton is quite possibly the source of your problems
2)You almost certainly have a corrupt installation of IE which requires
root-canal work to fix

Such symptoms are frequently the result of mistakenly attempting to
reinstall ME over itself without first reverting back to IE5.5 - the
resulting 'Version Soup' is almost impossible to repair, and the only sure
way known is to completely remove IE and then reinstall whichever version
you require.

Instructions for this process are here
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/ReInIE.htm

Please post back if you need more details - preferably before attempting the
process!!<g>

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"jvc" <jvc.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3209C0A1-DC36-4044-B202-28AA0AC182AC@microsoft.com...
> Thanx Noel.I did scan with xsoft spy.No spyware was found.You are
> right.More
> problems after reinstalling.I had to reinstall Norton antivirus.
>
> jvc
>
> "Noel Paton" wrote:
>
>> Oh, gawd! "I even reinstalled ME" - is NOT recommended procedure, and
>> almost
>> certainly means that you now have more problems than you started with
>> (especially if you reinstalled from the CD).
>>
>> Did you also do a check for spyware?
>> You may already have a virus/spyware hijack
>>
>> download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that A-V-disabling
>> viruses are not present on your PC
>> http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp
>>
>> - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.
>>
>> Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of the
>> CoolWebSearch hijacker.
>> http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html
>>
>> Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
>> http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
>>
>> download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com, install,
>> update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties from
>> your system.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>>
>> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>>
>> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>>
>> "jvc" <jvc.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:0190DC5A-B6EF-4D02-91B3-7BFADE90B974@microsoft.com...
>> >I have been using Windows ME.I was foolish enough to download and open a
>> > crack for zonealarm.When I tried to open the zip file,the computer
>> > froze.It
>> > started working after reboot but is very slow and locks up of&on.I
>> > checked
>> > for virus infection but there was none.What do I do now?I even
>> > reinstalled
>> > ME
>> > but problem persists
>>
>>
>>
 >> Stay informed about: Computer locks up 

Thanx again Noel,you have been a great help.I have save the webpage of your
help site.Will follow the steps.Already downloaded IERadicator.Will let you
know the outcome.
jvc

"Noel Paton" wrote:

> 1) Norton is quite possibly the source of your problems
> 2)You almost certainly have a corrupt installation of IE which requires
> root-canal work to fix
>
> Such symptoms are frequently the result of mistakenly attempting to
> reinstall ME over itself without first reverting back to IE5.5 - the
> resulting 'Version Soup' is almost impossible to repair, and the only sure
> way known is to completely remove IE and then reinstall whichever version
> you require.
>
> Instructions for this process are here
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/ReInIE.htm
>
> Please post back if you need more details - preferably before attempting the
> process!!<g>
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "jvc" <jvc RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3209C0A1-DC36-4044-B202-28AA0AC182AC@microsoft.com...
> > Thanx Noel.I did scan with xsoft spy.No spyware was found.You are
> > right.More
> > problems after reinstalling.I had to reinstall Norton antivirus.
> >
> > jvc
> >
> > "Noel Paton" wrote:
> >
> >> Oh, gawd! "I even reinstalled ME" - is NOT recommended procedure, and
> >> almost
> >> certainly means that you now have more problems than you started with
> >> (especially if you reinstalled from the CD).
> >>
> >> Did you also do a check for spyware?
> >> You may already have a virus/spyware hijack
> >>
> >> download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that A-V-disabling
> >> viruses are not present on your PC
> >> http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp
> >>
> >> - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.
> >>
> >> Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of the
> >> CoolWebSearch hijacker.
> >> http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html
> >>
> >> Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
> >> http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
> >>
> >> download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com, install,
> >> update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties from
> >> your system.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >>
> >> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >>
> >> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >>
> >> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
> >>
> >> "jvc" <jvc RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:0190DC5A-B6EF-4D02-91B3-7BFADE90B974@microsoft.com...
> >> >I have been using Windows ME.I was foolish enough to download and open a
> >> > crack for zonealarm.When I tried to open the zip file,the computer
> >> > froze.It
> >> > started working after reboot but is very slow and locks up of&on.I
> >> > checked
> >> > for virus infection but there was none.What do I do now?I even
> >> > reinstalled
> >> > ME
> >> > but problem persists
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Computer locks up 

My Dear Noel,
I read carefully your helpsite instructions.Frankly
speaking,I couldn't muster up courage to go thru ununstalling I.E.I'd rather
reformat and make do with I.E.5.5.Which Antivirus should I install when I
reformat?Should I continue with Norton2005?Or do you suggest anything
else?...........jvc
"jvc" <jvc.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7FBA6173-EEC9-4E98-80E2-C895A7881346@microsoft.com...
> Thanx again Noel,you have been a great help.I have save the webpage of
your
> help site.Will follow the steps.Already downloaded IERadicator.Will let
you
> know the outcome.
> jvc
>
> "Noel Paton" wrote:
>
> > 1) Norton is quite possibly the source of your problems
> > 2)You almost certainly have a corrupt installation of IE which requires
> > root-canal work to fix
> >
> > Such symptoms are frequently the result of mistakenly attempting to
> > reinstall ME over itself without first reverting back to IE5.5 - the
> > resulting 'Version Soup' is almost impossible to repair, and the only
sure
> > way known is to completely remove IE and then reinstall whichever
version
> > you require.
> >
> > Instructions for this process are here
> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/ReInIE.htm
> >
> > Please post back if you need more details - preferably before attempting
the
> > process!!<g>
> >
> > --
> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >
> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >
> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
> >
> > "jvc" <jvc.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:3209C0A1-DC36-4044-B202-28AA0AC182AC@microsoft.com...
> > > Thanx Noel.I did scan with xsoft spy.No spyware was found.You are
> > > right.More
> > > problems after reinstalling.I had to reinstall Norton antivirus.
> > >
> > > jvc
> > >
> > > "Noel Paton" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Oh, gawd! "I even reinstalled ME" - is NOT recommended procedure, and
> > >> almost
> > >> certainly means that you now have more problems than you started with
> > >> (especially if you reinstalled from the CD).
> > >>
> > >> Did you also do a check for spyware?
> > >> You may already have a virus/spyware hijack
> > >>
> > >> download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that
A-V-disabling
> > >> viruses are not present on your PC
> > >> http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp
> > >>
> > >> - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.
> > >>
> > >> Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of the
> > >> CoolWebSearch hijacker.
> > >> http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html
> > >>
> > >> Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
> > >> http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
> > >>
> > >> download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com,
install,
> > >> update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties
from
> > >> your system.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> > >>
> > >> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > >> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > >>
> > >> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> > >>
> > >> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
> > >>
> > >> "jvc" <jvc.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:0190DC5A-B6EF-4D02-91B3-7BFADE90B974@microsoft.com...
> > >> >I have been using Windows ME.I was foolish enough to download and
open a
> > >> > crack for zonealarm.When I tried to open the zip file,the computer
> > >> > froze.It
> > >> > started working after reboot but is very slow and locks up of&on.I
> > >> > checked
> > >> > for virus infection but there was none.What do I do now?I even
> > >> > reinstalled
> > >> > ME
> > >> > but problem persists
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
> >
 >> Stay informed about: Computer locks up 

Believe me, it takes a LOT less to remove and reinstall IE than to reformat
the OS!! - I did the IE thing 5 times in one day so I could write that
spiel! (I've reinstalled ME less, in the past 5 years!!)

ANYTHING is better than Norton in ME - almost including 'nothing'! - My
personal preference is for AVG (it's free, after all!), backed up by the
usual tools such as AdAware, and occasional scans with other protection.
(and the more 'common-sense' and 'learning' the better the eventual
experience!)


If you do go for the reformat/reinstall, then your first stop afterwards
MUST be Windows Updates, for the 290700 patch, - you can then choose
whichever others you need, but I would recommend that you install IE6SP1 as
a high priority, and then follow with everything else that is marked
'Critical' - which amounts to about 43 patches........


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"jvc" <jyotuad1 DeleteThis @sancharnet.in> wrote in message
news:ubEK1uAxFHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> My Dear Noel,
> I read carefully your helpsite instructions.Frankly
> speaking,I couldn't muster up courage to go thru ununstalling I.E.I'd
> rather
> reformat and make do with I.E.5.5.Which Antivirus should I install when I
> reformat?Should I continue with Norton2005?Or do you suggest anything
> else?...........jvc
> "jvc" <jvc DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7FBA6173-EEC9-4E98-80E2-C895A7881346@microsoft.com...
>> Thanx again Noel,you have been a great help.I have save the webpage of
> your
>> help site.Will follow the steps.Already downloaded IERadicator.Will let
> you
>> know the outcome.
>> jvc
>>
>> "Noel Paton" wrote:
>>
>> > 1) Norton is quite possibly the source of your problems
>> > 2)You almost certainly have a corrupt installation of IE which requires
>> > root-canal work to fix
>> >
>> > Such symptoms are frequently the result of mistakenly attempting to
>> > reinstall ME over itself without first reverting back to IE5.5 - the
>> > resulting 'Version Soup' is almost impossible to repair, and the only
> sure
>> > way known is to completely remove IE and then reinstall whichever
> version
>> > you require.
>> >
>> > Instructions for this process are here
>> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/ReInIE.htm
>> >
>> > Please post back if you need more details - preferably before
>> > attempting
> the
>> > process!!<g>
>> >
>> > --
>> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>> >
>> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> >
>> > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>> >
>> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
> NG's
>> >
>> > "jvc" <jvc DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:3209C0A1-DC36-4044-B202-28AA0AC182AC@microsoft.com...
>> > > Thanx Noel.I did scan with xsoft spy.No spyware was found.You are
>> > > right.More
>> > > problems after reinstalling.I had to reinstall Norton antivirus.
>> > >
>> > > jvc
>> > >
>> > > "Noel Paton" wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> Oh, gawd! "I even reinstalled ME" - is NOT recommended procedure,
>> > >> and
>> > >> almost
>> > >> certainly means that you now have more problems than you started
>> > >> with
>> > >> (especially if you reinstalled from the CD).
>> > >>
>> > >> Did you also do a check for spyware?
>> > >> You may already have a virus/spyware hijack
>> > >>
>> > >> download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that
> A-V-disabling
>> > >> viruses are not present on your PC
>> > >> http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp
>> > >>
>> > >> - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.
>> > >>
>> > >> Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of the
>> > >> CoolWebSearch hijacker.
>> > >> http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html
>> > >>
>> > >> Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
>> > >> http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
>> > >>
>> > >> download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com,
> install,
>> > >> update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties
> from
>> > >> your system.
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> --
>> > >> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>> > >>
>> > >> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> > >> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> > >>
>> > >> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>> > >>
>> > >> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
> NG's
>> > >>
>> > >> "jvc" <jvc DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > >> news:0190DC5A-B6EF-4D02-91B3-7BFADE90B974@microsoft.com...
>> > >> >I have been using Windows ME.I was foolish enough to download and
> open a
>> > >> > crack for zonealarm.When I tried to open the zip file,the computer
>> > >> > froze.It
>> > >> > started working after reboot but is very slow and locks up of&on.I
>> > >> > checked
>> > >> > for virus infection but there was none.What do I do now?I even
>> > >> > reinstalled
>> > >> > ME
>> > >> > but problem persists
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Computer locks up 

My Dear Noel,
I feel privileged to have an MS MVP by my
side.Thanks a zillion.I am an ENT Surgeon with very little Tech savvy but
will try reinstallig I.E over the weekend.Will download AVG straight away.
jvc
"Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless DeleteThis @btopenworld.com> wrote in message
news:uWX8VoHxFHA.2312@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Believe me, it takes a LOT less to remove and reinstall IE than to
reformat
> the OS!! - I did the IE thing 5 times in one day so I could write that
> spiel! (I've reinstalled ME less, in the past 5 years!!)
>
> ANYTHING is better than Norton in ME - almost including 'nothing'! - My
> personal preference is for AVG (it's free, after all!), backed up by the
> usual tools such as AdAware, and occasional scans with other protection.
> (and the more 'common-sense' and 'learning' the better the eventual
> experience!)
>
>
> If you do go for the reformat/reinstall, then your first stop afterwards
> MUST be Windows Updates, for the 290700 patch, - you can then choose
> whichever others you need, but I would recommend that you install IE6SP1
as
> a high priority, and then follow with everything else that is marked
> 'Critical' - which amounts to about 43 patches........
>
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "jvc" <jyotuad1 DeleteThis @sancharnet.in> wrote in message
> news:ubEK1uAxFHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > My Dear Noel,
> > I read carefully your helpsite
instructions.Frankly
> > speaking,I couldn't muster up courage to go thru ununstalling I.E.I'd
> > rather
> > reformat and make do with I.E.5.5.Which Antivirus should I install when
I
> > reformat?Should I continue with Norton2005?Or do you suggest anything
> > else?...........jvc
> > "jvc" <jvc DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:7FBA6173-EEC9-4E98-80E2-C895A7881346@microsoft.com...
> >> Thanx again Noel,you have been a great help.I have save the webpage of
> > your
> >> help site.Will follow the steps.Already downloaded IERadicator.Will let
> > you
> >> know the outcome.
> >> jvc
> >>
> >> "Noel Paton" wrote:
> >>
> >> > 1) Norton is quite possibly the source of your problems
> >> > 2)You almost certainly have a corrupt installation of IE which
requires
> >> > root-canal work to fix
> >> >
> >> > Such symptoms are frequently the result of mistakenly attempting to
> >> > reinstall ME over itself without first reverting back to IE5.5 - the
> >> > resulting 'Version Soup' is almost impossible to repair, and the only
> > sure
> >> > way known is to completely remove IE and then reinstall whichever
> > version
> >> > you require.
> >> >
> >> > Instructions for this process are here
> >> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/ReInIE.htm
> >> >
> >> > Please post back if you need more details - preferably before
> >> > attempting
> > the
> >> > process!!<g>
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >> >
> >> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> >
> >> > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >> >
> >> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
> > NG's
> >> >
> >> > "jvc" <jvc DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:3209C0A1-DC36-4044-B202-28AA0AC182AC@microsoft.com...
> >> > > Thanx Noel.I did scan with xsoft spy.No spyware was found.You are
> >> > > right.More
> >> > > problems after reinstalling.I had to reinstall Norton antivirus.
> >> > >
> >> > > jvc
> >> > >
> >> > > "Noel Paton" wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> Oh, gawd! "I even reinstalled ME" - is NOT recommended procedure,
> >> > >> and
> >> > >> almost
> >> > >> certainly means that you now have more problems than you started
> >> > >> with
> >> > >> (especially if you reinstalled from the CD).
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Did you also do a check for spyware?
> >> > >> You may already have a virus/spyware hijack
> >> > >>
> >> > >> download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that
> > A-V-disabling
> >> > >> viruses are not present on your PC
> >> > >> http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp
> >> > >>
> >> > >> - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all
files.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of the
> >> > >> CoolWebSearch hijacker.
> >> > >> http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
> >> > >> http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
> >> > >>
> >> > >> download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com,
> > install,
> >> > >> update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such
nasties
> > from
> >> > >> your system.
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >> --
> >> > >> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> > >> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> > >>
> >> > >> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages
to
> > NG's
> >> > >>
> >> > >> "jvc" <jvc DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > >> news:0190DC5A-B6EF-4D02-91B3-7BFADE90B974@microsoft.com...
> >> > >> >I have been using Windows ME.I was foolish enough to download and
> > open a
> >> > >> > crack for zonealarm.When I tried to open the zip file,the
computer
> >> > >> > froze.It
> >> > >> > started working after reboot but is very slow and locks up
of&on.I
> >> > >> > checked
> >> > >> > for virus infection but there was none.What do I do now?I even
> >> > >> > reinstalled
> >> > >> > ME
> >> > >> > but problem persists
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >
> >
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Computer locks up 

Good Luck (my father was a GP, whose hands were too big to be the surgeon he
wanted to be!) - ASK first if you can foresee problems - it's rather like
dissecting out a mitral valve......


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"jvc" <jyotuad1.RemoveThis@sancharnet.in> wrote in message
news:OucsBQNxFHA.2312@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> My Dear Noel,
> I feel privileged to have an MS MVP by my
> side.Thanks a zillion.I am an ENT Surgeon with very little Tech savvy but
> will try reinstallig I.E over the weekend.Will download AVG straight away.
> jvc
> "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless.RemoveThis@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> news:uWX8VoHxFHA.2312@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> Believe me, it takes a LOT less to remove and reinstall IE than to
> reformat
>> the OS!! - I did the IE thing 5 times in one day so I could write that
>> spiel! (I've reinstalled ME less, in the past 5 years!!)
>>
>> ANYTHING is better than Norton in ME - almost including 'nothing'! - My
>> personal preference is for AVG (it's free, after all!), backed up by the
>> usual tools such as AdAware, and occasional scans with other protection.
>> (and the more 'common-sense' and 'learning' the better the eventual
>> experience!)
>>
>>
>> If you do go for the reformat/reinstall, then your first stop afterwards
>> MUST be Windows Updates, for the 290700 patch, - you can then choose
>> whichever others you need, but I would recommend that you install IE6SP1
> as
>> a high priority, and then follow with everything else that is marked
>> 'Critical' - which amounts to about 43 patches........
>>
>>
>> --
>> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>>
>> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>>
>> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>>
>> "jvc" <jyotuad1.RemoveThis@sancharnet.in> wrote in message
>> news:ubEK1uAxFHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> > My Dear Noel,
>> > I read carefully your helpsite
> instructions.Frankly
>> > speaking,I couldn't muster up courage to go thru ununstalling I.E.I'd
>> > rather
>> > reformat and make do with I.E.5.5.Which Antivirus should I install when
> I
>> > reformat?Should I continue with Norton2005?Or do you suggest anything
>> > else?...........jvc
>> > "jvc" <jvc.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:7FBA6173-EEC9-4E98-80E2-C895A7881346@microsoft.com...
>> >> Thanx again Noel,you have been a great help.I have save the webpage of
>> > your
>> >> help site.Will follow the steps.Already downloaded IERadicator.Will
>> >> let
>> > you
>> >> know the outcome.
>> >> jvc
>> >>
>> >> "Noel Paton" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > 1) Norton is quite possibly the source of your problems
>> >> > 2)You almost certainly have a corrupt installation of IE which
> requires
>> >> > root-canal work to fix
>> >> >
>> >> > Such symptoms are frequently the result of mistakenly attempting to
>> >> > reinstall ME over itself without first reverting back to IE5.5 - the
>> >> > resulting 'Version Soup' is almost impossible to repair, and the
>> >> > only
>> > sure
>> >> > way known is to completely remove IE and then reinstall whichever
>> > version
>> >> > you require.
>> >> >
>> >> > Instructions for this process are here
>> >> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/ReInIE.htm
>> >> >
>> >> > Please post back if you need more details - preferably before
>> >> > attempting
>> > the
>> >> > process!!<g>
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>> >> >
>> >> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> >> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> >> >
>> >> > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>> >> >
>> >> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
>> > NG's
>> >> >
>> >> > "jvc" <jvc.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> > news:3209C0A1-DC36-4044-B202-28AA0AC182AC@microsoft.com...
>> >> > > Thanx Noel.I did scan with xsoft spy.No spyware was found.You are
>> >> > > right.More
>> >> > > problems after reinstalling.I had to reinstall Norton antivirus.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > jvc
>> >> > >
>> >> > > "Noel Paton" wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > >> Oh, gawd! "I even reinstalled ME" - is NOT recommended procedure,
>> >> > >> and
>> >> > >> almost
>> >> > >> certainly means that you now have more problems than you started
>> >> > >> with
>> >> > >> (especially if you reinstalled from the CD).
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> Did you also do a check for spyware?
>> >> > >> You may already have a virus/spyware hijack
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that
>> > A-V-disabling
>> >> > >> viruses are not present on your PC
>> >> > >> http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all
> files.
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of
>> >> > >> the
>> >> > >> CoolWebSearch hijacker.
>> >> > >> http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
>> >> > >> http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com,
>> > install,
>> >> > >> update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such
> nasties
>> > from
>> >> > >> your system.
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> --
>> >> > >> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> >> > >> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages
> to
>> > NG's
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> "jvc" <jvc.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> > >> news:0190DC5A-B6EF-4D02-91B3-7BFADE90B974@microsoft.com...
>> >> > >> >I have been using Windows ME.I was foolish enough to download
>> >> > >> >and
>> > open a
>> >> > >> > crack for zonealarm.When I tried to open the zip file,the
> computer
>> >> > >> > froze.It
>> >> > >> > started working after reboot but is very slow and locks up
> of&on.I
>> >> > >> > checked
>> >> > >> > for virus infection but there was none.What do I do now?I even
>> >> > >> > reinstalled
>> >> > >> > ME
>> >> > >> > but problem persists
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Computer locks up 

My Dear Noel,
You were right the first time.Norton WAS my source
of problems.The moment I uninstalled Norton,Computer started running
smoothely.No hang ups or freezes or delayes in start-up or shutdown.I
downloaded &installed AVG.I can't send or receive emails thru Outlook
express though.Will go thru helpfile later.Thanks for everything.
jvc

"Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless.RemoveThis@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
news:Ow1XMMTxFHA.900@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Good Luck (my father was a GP, whose hands were too big to be the surgeon
he
> wanted to be!) - ASK first if you can foresee problems - it's rather like
> dissecting out a mitral valve......
>
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "jvc" <jyotuad1.RemoveThis@sancharnet.in> wrote in message
> news:OucsBQNxFHA.2312@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > My Dear Noel,
> > I feel privileged to have an MS MVP by my
> > side.Thanks a zillion.I am an ENT Surgeon with very little Tech savvy
but
> > will try reinstallig I.E over the weekend.Will download AVG straight
away.
> > jvc
> > "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless.RemoveThis@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> > news:uWX8VoHxFHA.2312@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> >> Believe me, it takes a LOT less to remove and reinstall IE than to
> > reformat
> >> the OS!! - I did the IE thing 5 times in one day so I could write that
> >> spiel! (I've reinstalled ME less, in the past 5 years!!)
> >>
> >> ANYTHING is better than Norton in ME - almost including 'nothing'! - My
> >> personal preference is for AVG (it's free, after all!), backed up by
the
> >> usual tools such as AdAware, and occasional scans with other
protection.
> >> (and the more 'common-sense' and 'learning' the better the eventual
> >> experience!)
> >>
> >>
> >> If you do go for the reformat/reinstall, then your first stop
afterwards
> >> MUST be Windows Updates, for the 290700 patch, - you can then choose
> >> whichever others you need, but I would recommend that you install
IE6SP1
> > as
> >> a high priority, and then follow with everything else that is marked
> >> 'Critical' - which amounts to about 43 patches........
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >>
> >> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >>
> >> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >>
> >> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
> >>
> >> "jvc" <jyotuad1.RemoveThis@sancharnet.in> wrote in message
> >> news:ubEK1uAxFHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> >> > My Dear Noel,
> >> > I read carefully your helpsite
> > instructions.Frankly
> >> > speaking,I couldn't muster up courage to go thru ununstalling I.E.I'd
> >> > rather
> >> > reformat and make do with I.E.5.5.Which Antivirus should I install
when
> > I
> >> > reformat?Should I continue with Norton2005?Or do you suggest anything
> >> > else?...........jvc
> >> > "jvc" <jvc.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:7FBA6173-EEC9-4E98-80E2-C895A7881346@microsoft.com...
> >> >> Thanx again Noel,you have been a great help.I have save the webpage
of
> >> > your
> >> >> help site.Will follow the steps.Already downloaded IERadicator.Will
> >> >> let
> >> > you
> >> >> know the outcome.
> >> >> jvc
> >> >>
> >> >> "Noel Paton" wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > 1) Norton is quite possibly the source of your problems
> >> >> > 2)You almost certainly have a corrupt installation of IE which
> > requires
> >> >> > root-canal work to fix
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Such symptoms are frequently the result of mistakenly attempting
to
> >> >> > reinstall ME over itself without first reverting back to IE5.5 -
the
> >> >> > resulting 'Version Soup' is almost impossible to repair, and the
> >> >> > only
> >> > sure
> >> >> > way known is to completely remove IE and then reinstall whichever
> >> > version
> >> >> > you require.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Instructions for this process are here
> >> >> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/ReInIE.htm
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Please post back if you need more details - preferably before
> >> >> > attempting
> >> > the
> >> >> > process!!<g>
> >> >> >
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> >> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> >> >
> >> >> > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages
to
> >> > NG's
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "jvc" <jvc.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> > news:3209C0A1-DC36-4044-B202-28AA0AC182AC@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > > Thanx Noel.I did scan with xsoft spy.No spyware was found.You
are
> >> >> > > right.More
> >> >> > > problems after reinstalling.I had to reinstall Norton antivirus.
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > jvc
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > "Noel Paton" wrote:
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >> Oh, gawd! "I even reinstalled ME" - is NOT recommended
procedure,
> >> >> > >> and
> >> >> > >> almost
> >> >> > >> certainly means that you now have more problems than you
started
> >> >> > >> with
> >> >> > >> (especially if you reinstalled from the CD).
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> Did you also do a check for spyware?
> >> >> > >> You may already have a virus/spyware hijack
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that
> >> > A-V-disabling
> >> >> > >> viruses are not present on your PC
> >> >> > >> http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all
> > files.
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of
> >> >> > >> the
> >> >> > >> CoolWebSearch hijacker.
> >> >> > >> http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
> >> >> > >> http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com,
> >> > install,
> >> >> > >> update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such
> > nasties
> >> > from
> >> >> > >> your system.
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> --
> >> >> > >> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> >> > >> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post
messages
> > to
> >> > NG's
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> "jvc" <jvc.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> > >> news:0190DC5A-B6EF-4D02-91B3-7BFADE90B974@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > >> >I have been using Windows ME.I was foolish enough to download
> >> >> > >> >and
> >> > open a
> >> >> > >> > crack for zonealarm.When I tried to open the zip file,the
> > computer
> >> >> > >> > froze.It
> >> >> > >> > started working after reboot but is very slow and locks up
> > of&on.I
> >> >> > >> > checked
> >> >> > >> > for virus infection but there was none.What do I do now?I
even
> >> >> > >> > reinstalled
> >> >> > >> > ME
> >> >> > >> > but problem persists
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Computer locks up 

Ah - cancer relief!

You should now run the Norton removal tool as well - since the normal
removal is well-known for leaving huge amounts of dross behind.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162...?Open&s

(Dontcha love Symantec's incredible naming game - they've not only moved the
page, they retitled it as well!)

Make sure that (assuming you have no other Symantec bloatware on your
system) you also uninstall LiveUpdate and anything else Symantec/Norton
related, using Add/Remove Programs


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"jvc" <jyotuad1 RemoveThis @sancharnet.in> wrote in message
news:uALAH4WxFHA.1856@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> My Dear Noel,
> You were right the first time.Norton WAS my source
> of problems.The moment I uninstalled Norton,Computer started running
> smoothely.No hang ups or freezes or delayes in start-up or shutdown.I
> downloaded &installed AVG.I can't send or receive emails thru Outlook
> express though.Will go thru helpfile later.Thanks for everything.
> jvc
>
> "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless RemoveThis @btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> news:Ow1XMMTxFHA.900@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> Good Luck (my father was a GP, whose hands were too big to be the surgeon
> he
>> wanted to be!) - ASK first if you can foresee problems - it's rather like
>> dissecting out a mitral valve......
>>
>>
>> --
>> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>>
>> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>>
>> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>>
>> "jvc" <jyotuad1 RemoveThis @sancharnet.in> wrote in message
>> news:OucsBQNxFHA.2312@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> > My Dear Noel,
>> > I feel privileged to have an MS MVP by my
>> > side.Thanks a zillion.I am an ENT Surgeon with very little Tech savvy
> but
>> > will try reinstallig I.E over the weekend.Will download AVG straight
> away.
>> > jvc
>> > "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless RemoveThis @btopenworld.com> wrote in message
>> > news:uWX8VoHxFHA.2312@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> >> Believe me, it takes a LOT less to remove and reinstall IE than to
>> > reformat
>> >> the OS!! - I did the IE thing 5 times in one day so I could write that
>> >> spiel! (I've reinstalled ME less, in the past 5 years!!)
>> >>
>> >> ANYTHING is better than Norton in ME - almost including 'nothing'! -
>> >> My
>> >> personal preference is for AVG (it's free, after all!), backed up by