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.

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