Unable to use Disk Cleanup (MS's own version through Win XP)?

For what ever reason, I am unable to use XP's Disk Cleanup. It keeps throwing up the dialog asking me to send an error report. I never do, since I know they probably will not look at it anyways.

This problem started last week when doing my weekly computer maintenance. I didn't think anything of it then and just continued on without doing it.

This week however I am a little concerned that I am unable to use it. While I use CCleaner, I like the option to delete my system restore backups except the latest one. As far as I know, there are no other programs that will allow me to do this.

Other then doing a repair on Win XP, is there anything else that I can do?

I have done a virus check with resident scanner (Avast!) and online scan (Bitdefender). I have done adware and spyware checks as well. The virus scans turned up nothing and adware/spyware turned up the usual tracking cookies.

So what else can I do?

Unable to use Disk Cleanup (MS's own version through Win XP)?norton antivirus 2007

I use CCleaner as well on my XP system and I just do the following to get to disk cleanup...

My Computer, Highlight which drive you want to cleanup, click properties, under properties you should see the disk cleanup button.

Or, Start%26gt;All Programs%26gt;Accessories%26gt;System Tools%26gt;Disk Cleanup.

I haven't had the problems you're having and I'm sure you've done the methods above, so perhaps you could do a System Restore to a state when it was operating fine, if you haven't deleted past restore points yet.

Unable to use Disk Cleanup (MS's own version through Win XP)?product key

you may have windows programs running in the background that you are not aware of that's interfering with the cleanup. Go in to ms dos mode and at the prompt, enter c:\scandisk

this will run the cleanup without windows running. This should fix the problem.

Virus? ...?

McAfee VirusScan detected a W32/HLLP.Philis.ini (virus) which couldn't be removed, quarantined or cleaned. I checked the file location and it was D Drive. The CD that's in it is from a Base Mp3 Player I bought from Target. I tried scanning all files with avast! and AVG Spyware, neither detected anything. What do I do? D:

Virus? ...?norton antivirus

According to McAfee this virus is put into the hidden files and folders. AV/AS programs do not scan the hidden files and folders when you scan in the computers "Normal Mode". Use this procedure to open your computer and properly removed this virus. Make sure you McAfee is properly updated:

TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.

IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.

EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE:

My yahoo chart room freezes any time I enter the chart room?

My yahoo messenger freezes any time I enter into yahoo chart room,am using XP service pack2 and avast anti virus home edition.Thank you

My yahoo chart room freezes any time I enter the chart room?norton ghost

check for messenger updated go to your messenger task bar click help/ check for updates this will tell you what version your running and if you need an update.

also try clearing your temp files in your task bar click on tools / Internet options/ delete files ( check to delete off line content ) click OK while your in there also click to clear history.

My yahoo chart room freezes any time I enter the chart room?software

my yahoo chart room freezes whenever i enter there. i am using windows vista Report It

Whats the difference (function sense) between spyware,malware,firewall and antivirus?

Im just wondering.. i mean, is it essential to download each of one software for my PC safety or is the anti-virus having the appropriate army to guard my pc...

is Avast anti-virus enough to cover all..?

Whats the difference (function sense) between spyware,malware,firewall and antivirus?norton internet security 2008

Spyware - Usual bugs you. asking you to sign up for this and that.

Sometimes montiors websites visited and sends it to attacker to help the attacker to better catch your attention.

Malware - viruses, worms, trojans, and mass mailers

Can cause damage to system, destroy files, cause havoc

Firewall - 2 types - Stops unwanted traffic inbound and outbound

You can program a firewall to block under many characteristics like ports, IPs, or even protocols

Phsysical firewalls you hook up to your network before or after router/switch. Usually analyzes traffic by the packet(barebones of data). (data travels and is assembled again by bits %26 packets)

Software firewall is on your computer usually blocks and allows by the above charc.

antivirus - program that uploads a ".dat" file with a listing of viruses "in the wild" and blocks access to files that are infected either quarantining or deleting the file.

ZoneAlarm

TrendMicro

McAfee

are all pretty good. I have zone

Whats the difference (function sense) between spyware,malware,firewall and antivirus?spyware removal

A guide to network security can be found here http://www.compcentral.net/guides.php?UI...

Free security packages available here http://www.compcentral.net/downloads.php...

I recommend AVG, Spyware Teminator and ZoneAlarm.

They are one of each type of security.

Virus in computer ...HELP?

does anyone know of a free virus cleaning program that really works... I tried avast ,vundo,and eusing and I still have a virus so none of them worked...PLEASE HELP I need a free virus cleaner

Virus in computer ...HELP?norton internet security

avg free antivirus available at www.download.com

Virus in computer ...HELP?spyware remove

Do you have comcast? If so, McAfee is a free virus program, it's pretty good, it just takes slow but that's just because it's scanning EVERY file throughout your computer.
Okay more than likely what you are looking at is malware that your virus cleaner cannot detect. If you like Avast keep it, if not download a free antivirus called Antivir. It has better detection than Avast and has scheduled scans, but if you are comfortable with Avast keep it. Just make sure you never have two antivirus programs on your computer at the same time, and keep it up to date. Now I would recommend you download Spyware Doctor Starter Edition and SuperAntispyware, both are free. Install and update each progam. Now disconnect your pc from the internet. Next do complete/full scans with both Spyware Doctor and SuperAntispyware. This will likely take care of the malware aspect of your infect, assuming it is malware and not a true virus. In some cases a scan in safe mode maybe necessary if you are still having issues.

Is it wise to run two different ANTI VIRUS on my system?

Window's XP, Ive been having Norton for quite some time and been happy with it. Recently, Ive ran to some problem with virus, ad ware,....so Ive added AVAST ANTI VIRUS. I'm not too sure if Ive done wise thing. PLEASE inform me if it is OK to have two AV or what ever you guys suggest. THANKS for all your inputs in advance.

ADD: every time i re-scan after Norton is done, with Windows live onecare safty scanner, it shows more infected area than Norton did, what you guys think about that? does NOR sucks!!!!!

Is it wise to run two different ANTI VIRUS on my system?noton

2 scanners active at the same time will interfere with each other, and may miss a virus, or may also give false positives. Settle on one. If you want a free one, use AntiVir, and get rid of Norton. If you have subscription time left on Norton, use it and it only until the subscription is up, then delete it totally, and install AntiVir. Also get Spybot Search and Destroy, and a Zone Alarm firewall.

http://www.free-av.com/

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirro...

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co...

Is it wise to run two different ANTI VIRUS on my system?stinger

no no really.you could overwork your computer and then it will probably fry it or it will cause it more virus's than before.so i suggest not to.
LOL!! EXACTLY the same here!!! Get rid of Norton, that's what I did anyway, and no problem ever again. LiveOne scan is really great!!! Avast, Live OneCare scan and XP firewall is all you need.
I would say no because i think that the programs could cancel each other out then they would be useless and a waste of money.
Yes Norton is crap. Please get somthing else.

Which of these Anti Virus is BEST?

Which of these Anti Virus is BEST?

1. Avast (Free)

2. AVG (Free)

3. AntiVir Classic (Free)

4. AOL Active Virus Shield

5. ClamWin Free Antivirus

I want one that is light and doesnt slow your computer down and protect you from all source of virus. :) Thank you!

Which of these Anti Virus is BEST?panda

AVG

Which of these Anti Virus is BEST?suzuki

if you can pay for antivirus I advise you to buy

Kaspersky Anti-virus
You can download some best antivirus

programmes like Norton, Avg at http://www.fixit.in/antivirus.html
What happened to my answer recommending Nod32 and bunch of other information.

http://www.eset.com/download/index.php

http://www.eset.com/

What extra programs can I download to make my computer get rid of it's virus? ( read details )?

The programs I have so far are:

- ad-aware 2007

- avast! antivirus

- ccleaner

- COMODO firewall pro

- mcafee siteadvisor

- Spywareblaster

- superantispyware Free edition

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well if your wondering what the problem is here it is:

my computer restarts by itself automatically and it freezes, crashes, etc..so that is the problem and I usually only go on the computer for 1 hour..so please help %26 thanks ;)

another thing that happened was that my computer restarted by itself , it logged of %26 restarted..strange ey? and when the computer freezes it makes a sound which dosn't stop and it seems to come from the hard drive

sometimes when my computer freezes the computer has a line that is sort of greenish-blueish...

I heard getting a mac dosn't work since the virus will remain..

sorry, at the moment i can't afford norton products , so if you can tell me a free product please, but if you just can't then please tell me..it would be nice if you told me why it is good as well ;)

there are no computers guys in my area and i don't know the number for one so I have to use virus programs

thanks for the advice to get on with my life, but not really what i wanted

What extra programs can I download to make my computer get rid of it's virus? ( read details )?pc security

Problem with internet browser(IE and Firefox)?

On my computer (Windows XP) after browsing for several hours, both browsers (IE 7 and Firefox 2.0.0.2, regular and safe mode) quit displaying any website. Nothing displays on Firefox, and IE says there is no connection. I can ping ip addresses and the localhost, and if I'm downloading any files or using bittorrent, they continue to work. I've tried the usual, clearing the cache, release/renew ip address, diagnose the connection with built in programs in windows XP. If it helps, I use CA's firewall and avast antivirus. The problem stops if I restart or log off and log on again. Any suggestions to point in the right direction would help, even if it isn't a full solution. I am usually good with computers, so don't be afraid to be technical.

Problem with internet browser(IE and Firefox)?photoshop

have you tried with the firewall and av off- use the xp firewall

also can you ping outside of your network???

can you telnet to google etc???

might be malware try running a rootkit revealer

strongly recommend system file check (start- run- sfc/scannow - return), might be a tcp stack prob try http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357

tayo safe mode firefox not xp

Problem with internet browser(IE and Firefox)?symatec

its cuz ur in safe mode

if u restart, and go back to safe mode, the same thing'll happen after a while

it does that for some reason.

Hi is a p4 1.6 sufficient for current applications?

apps include avast antivirus, microsoft office, ie7, adobe reader, cpuz, everest, aol/msn messenger, hp printer, etc

2 gigs of ddr400 and 70 gigs hd and this p4 478 is installed onto this emac T1840 its running fine

Hi is a p4 1.6 sufficient for current applications?pop up blocker

Yup, very sufficient! You're good to go!

Hi is a p4 1.6 sufficient for current applications?systemworks

If you say its running fine with your current apps then why are you asking if it will? A 1.6 will work as an interent machine and for older games and not much more.
i was just looking at min requirement to run vista 1 gig mem

1 gig processor

o its a mac i dont have a clue about mac

Locating profiles of girls on my hard drive, but not currently on my messenger list?

when i was running avast antivirus i notliced a long list of profiles not on my current messenger list, of girls i definitely wanna make contact with !!!!!!!!!!

Locating profiles of girls on my hard drive, but not currently on my messenger list?product key

Those names you saw being scanned in Avast were probably from your Message Archive. Yahoo Messenger creates a separate folder for each user you talk to, so that's probably what was being scanned.

To access your archive, click Contacts %26gt; Message Archive. From there you can read past conversations and click the Reply button to send the other user a new message.

I have windows xp and while i am online a notice appears and says internet explorer has encountered

a problem and needs to close. i report it always, but nothing happens. i have avast 4 for my antivirus. and i have sp2 also please help.

I have windows xp and while i am online a notice appears and says internet explorer has encountered /////?security

Dear,

u clean out ur all cookies and temp file from ur system.

and use ur home page as blank.

delete history too...

if the problem still there, so get ur exlorer upgrade to new one w/c is IE 7 u can download it free from Microsoft website.

Take care

Regards,

Sahil

I have windows xp and while i am online a notice appears and says internet explorer has encountered /////?trojan

SP2 means "Service Pack 2", as in Windows XP SP2. The pack contains several security and stability fixes, so it's good that you have 'em. But it's not enough. Which brings me to my point:

Assuming that you have a genuine copy of Windows (i.e. legal copy), go to the Windows Update Website (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/), have your Windows validated for authenticity first (sorry, it's required), and then download the latest updates (fixes) for your Windows and/or Internet Explorer (IE).

And BTW, just because you have updated anti-virus, anti-spyware or anti-adware software, an updated firewall, an updated IP blocklist tool or the final release of IE7 does not make you immune to "stability bugs", which is what I suspect is messing with you. So don't go thinking that you don't need these updates and that you can just forget about 'em. If you don't do this, sooner or later, you WILL pay the price for it.

I need a free Anti-Virus?

I need to know a good , well-known anti-virus software!!

I can't use Avast! since i use Zonealarm.

ALSO IT MUST BE FREE, NOT A DEMO OR TRIAL!!!

Thanks You.

I need a free Anti-Virus?software

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/...

or

http://daol.aol.com/safetycenter

I need a free Anti-Virus?vincent

For basic security required by personal users, you require ONE anti-virus, ONE firewall and at least TWO anti-spyware. I have given the links to the best you can have for free, in each category. Get them all.

AVG(Download this : avg75free_432a904.exe): http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/...

a-squared Free(Download a-squared FREE): http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/down...

Windows Defender(only for genuine Windows XP): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

Comodo Personal Firewall: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/....

To activate the real-time protection of Windows Defender, go to Tools %26gt; Options and tick 'Use Real Protection'. In case you don't have genuine Windows, you can use Spyware Terminator as a good substitute to Windows Defender.

http://www.spywareterminator.com/...

Here are some security tips:

1.Never use more than one anti-virus or firewall. There is a good possibility that they will fight each other. However, you can use as many anti-spywares as you wish, provided you use the real-time protection of only one of them.

I think i have a worm/virus.... help?

just today, every time i open microsoft outlook, it keeps duplicating incoming emails by the hundreds and then "stops responding". my guess is that there was some sort of worm in the email but have no idea what i should do. norton says nothing is wrong, avast antivirus says nothing is wrong... does this sound familiar to anyone and how should i go about fixing it.

I think i have a worm/virus.... help?spyware removal

Try Adware Free Edition

Try Ccleaner

Try Spybot Search and Destroy

If they all don't find anything, then the problem isn't on your PC, it's your email and there is nothing you can except changing your email or buying some kind of spam control software.

I think i have a worm/virus.... help?virus protection software

just to be safe delete all emails if you haven't opened them. I f you have it could be too late.Any spam not for you delete it. If it has inffected you contacts phone book only one thing to do delete it reinstall it from your XP cd. If Norton's didn't pick it up then your updates aren't up to date. Run you updates, one a week , always keep them upto date
install spybot search and destroy. It is a good antivirus and spyware removal
scan/remove using following antispywares

http://www.SecureMyWindows.com

http://www.superantispyware.com
Try first a Registry cleaner like wise registry cleaner,advanced windows care personal and the best one is max registry cleaner your pc might just be slow if it still persist then use Kaspersky Internet Security or ZoneAlarm Internet Security those are the best but if you want free then the best free one is Avast not not AVG and for the best Spyware detection is Spyware Doctor

Tried so many things- please help with Microbills!!!?

I've had Microbills for a while now. I'm 13 and a girl so i KNOW i havent looked at anything like this, but these pop-ups started to appear. I've searched on google and found quite a few solutions and have downloaded SO many virus removers it's hard to count- Avast!, a-squared, Adware Away, SpyNoMore, Spyhunter, my own virus remover Norton 360, and many more but they have not worked. I can't tell my Dad as I think he won't believe me and he'll think i have accessed this. Please help, I only got this for my birthday 3 months ago and now i'm scared to even switch the computer on!

Thankyou for all help

Tried so many things- please help with Microbills!!!?spyware remove

Right, first stop worrying it's not the end of the world. Second it is a bit of a problem getting rid of it for us let alone a 13yr old who is panicking. Ask your dad to come on the computer with you and read this. Hi dad as you know your young lady is in a fix, I guarantee you she has done nothing wrong. This is a well known and insidious piece of spyware which can get anybody. If you help her sort it then get a good firewall, anti virus ,and antispy programme installed and keep them up to date. I seem to spend half my life sorting out my grandkids computers. Good luck and stay safe.

Tried so many things- please help with Microbills!!!?virus protection

Web-Prayers Spyware help?

Well i have this spyware that redirects all of search results on yahoo to a site which url is web-prayers.com (I highly recommend not going on it). I have tried many ways of getting rid of it but to no luck so far. I have used Spy bot, Ad-Adware, AVG and Avast but their scans have resulted in bascially nothing to fix this problem. Anybody share the same problem as me or knows how to fix it? Please help me out, Thanks!

Web-Prayers Spyware help?spyware remover

No antivirus or antispyware protection is perfect but a good mixture of the two will help you clean your system and hopefully keep it clean.

First of all update and run your own anti virus %26 anti spyware applications.

However, be advised that some infections will corrupt or disable your resident security products so here are a few online scans that may help you:

Norton - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/defau...

Panda - http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/Ac...

Trend - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Next download, update and run a full scan using the following product:

http://www.superantispyware.com/

SuperAntiSpyware will remove the majority of difficult Trojans not just the easy ones.

If possible it is recommended that you load the application in normal mode but run it in Safe Mode. Safe Mode can be started by continually pressing F8 during the boot sequence. However, if you are badly infected you might need to run SuperAntiSpyware more than once to help clean your system. If the only infections now being shown are in System Restore, once you are completely satisfied that you can boot normally, you can either delete the infected restore points manually, or temporarily turn off System Restore.

I have a highjack Prob! Redirect page to aprotectedpage.com?

Please help, I have tried everything but reformat! Adaware SE -no good, McAfee - no good, Avast trial - no good! I do not want to reformat this machine! I appreciate your help. Thanks Roy

I have a highjack Prob! Redirect page to aprotectedpage.com?spyware

Since your homepage is pointing to http://aprotectedpage.com, this means your PC is infected with a trojan called Zlob Trojan. Of course it is important to get rid of aprotectedpage.com, but it is just as important to also remove the Zlob Trojan that implanted it there. In my experience, a program called SpyNoMore is your best bet in removing the Zlob trojan. By removing this trojan, you will also get rid of aprotectedpage.com. Another symptom of Zlob Trojan is that it generates fake warning messages like:

System Alert

Critical System Error

System Performance monitor warning

Security Alert: NetWorm-i.Virus@fp

W32.Myzor.FK@yf

I have a highjack Prob! Redirect page to aprotectedpage.com?virus scan

Click Here!! Scroll down to "Defender Pro". This is some of the best fixing and security software I know of. Even clears your address bar!!
roy just run this tool and let me know. http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix... preferrable if running in safe mode

Remove Virus, Please help?

10 Points to the person who gets rid of this thing.

Does anyone know what I can use to get rid of the virus that I have. I have tried Avast, which I currently have but has locked majority of my files down. I have this other one aswell it is really good but still does not get rid of the virus, it keeps on coming back after I re-boot the pc.

I cannot get into my Control Panel its locked up and says I need to contact administrator.

Please help with this, its stressing me out.

Remove Virus, Please help?stinger

I have a McAfee license and LogMeIn, so I can go into your computer and personally remove the virus/spyware or whatever you have for free. Send me a mail to hvalle98@yahoo.com for more info

Remove Virus, Please help?virus scanner

And if all the above fails you might to run a complete reformat of your hard drive and a restore using the disc which came with your computer not on line in fact disconnect on line before starting reformating.

That is the worst case sceniro if all else fails because you will lose a lot of data if you are the type (99% of us are) that doesn't back everything up on zip card or disc.
Try avg free edition.

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-F...

That link comes from the avg website, by the way.

Is it worth paying for McAfee anti-virus software?

My subscription to McAfee has finished, and I am not sure whether to renew or to go for a free one like Avast or AVG?

Can anyone advise what is best - it's for a home laptop that I don't use very often but mostly for internet (so don't mind if McAfee slows it down a little)....but couldn't afford to get it fixed if a huge bug crashed the whole system down....

Is it really better to pay for McAfee or are the free ones just as good? Also, what is spyware etc., do I need to download a few different types of protection?

Thanks! :)

Is it worth paying for McAfee anti-virus software?suzuki

Personally, I use the free ones. But if you've got cash, go ahead and buy. There's even a AVG pro that you can buy. Usually, these paid anti-virus programs have firewall and anti-spyware included. But you can use separate programs like Spyware Terminator and Zone Alarm Pro.

Is it worth paying for McAfee anti-virus software?virus

I use AVG not only at home, on my laptop but also at my business. I've had no problems with it, its easy to use, does a great job and isn't a pain like Mcafee. Actually our tech/computer guy at work recommended avg and I've never regretted it.
McAfee is software that has let me down, I still prefer Norton Anti virus.

I need computer help?

ok my ex-bf was kinda sick and he came over 2 my house beacuse he didnt have a computer and he looked at porno. now he got a virus in my computer.how do i get rid of it? i have avast antivirus. and my computer alredy has a problem but i dont really worry about it beacuse i dont need it all day. i cant turn it on sometimes but thats a different story. rite now, i only need help getting rid of the virus. please help. its all my sick ex-bf's fault!

I need computer help?symantic

go to http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ run it twice or more if it finds more viruses. you should then run ad aware. then try to reload your anti virus. If these wont run you may need to reformat.

you can also scan on line with panda anti virus called active scan

once you find the virus(es) remove as directed and rescan.

http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/Ac...

I need computer help?viruses

If you can turn it on, do a spy ware and virus scan in safe mode. As soon as you turn the computer on start hitting F8 or F5 until you get a screen that gives you the option for safe mode. Then try to do the scans, if this is effective, go on line and download www.housecall.trendmicro.com and run this it takes a little while but it's free and does a decent job. If that doesn't work you will have to reformat or do a disk recovery which will wipe out everything including anything you've added aftermarket so think about it before you do it. Good Luck!
You are really screwed up. Sorry to say it so bluntly but baby you got it bad. If i were you I would scrub that system and rebuild it from the ground up. And make that ex of yours wear a condom next time he touches your mouse!