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Removed · 05-23-2005, 02:24 PM

This Startup Control Panel software might be useful. Run it and disable any programs from the startup that are unnecessary or suspicious. Do not delete any programs from the startup if you have the slightest suspicion that they may be necessary for the operation of the system.

If you're unsure of what the programs in the startup list are, google the file name or post a list of them in this thread and we should be able to help you.

Another suggestion is going into the Java Control Panel and clearing the cache.

Don't use Internet Explorer unless it's 100% necessary. Use Mozilla FireFox.

Check your Add/Remove Programs list for any suspicious software.

If you have the capability to do so, try running anti-virus software before the system actually boots into Windows. You may be able to do this with a bootable Anti-Virus CD or by selecting the option from the application's menu. Also, if you can, try running some of the anti-scumware scanners in safe-mode or before the system boots into Windows.

Let us know how it works out.

-Sceptre

EDIT: Try downloading TrojanHunter's free trial version. See if that helps any.

05-23-2005, 02:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Removed Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 250 OS: Windows XP Home/Windows XP Pro/Linux	This Startup Control Panel software might be useful. Run it and disable any programs from the startup that are unnecessary or suspicious. Do not delete any programs from the startup if you have the slightest suspicion that they may be necessary for the operation of the system. If you're unsure of what the programs in the startup list are, google the file name or post a list of them in this thread and we should be able to help you. Another suggestion is going into the Java Control Panel and clearing the cache. Don't use Internet Explorer unless it's 100% necessary. Use Mozilla FireFox. Check your Add/Remove Programs list for any suspicious software. If you have the capability to do so, try running anti-virus software before the system actually boots into Windows. You may be able to do this with a bootable Anti-Virus CD or by selecting the option from the application's menu. Also, if you can, try running some of the anti-scumware scanners in safe-mode or before the system boots into Windows. Let us know how it works out. -Sceptre EDIT: Try downloading TrojanHunter's free trial version. See if that helps any. Last edited by Sceptre; 05-23-2005 at 02:32 PM.