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Ried · 12-19-2006, 09:20 PM

I wish I'd see something as well, unfortunately no. My concern is that Registry Mechanic 'fixed' something in error.

This is what I'd like you to do:

Click Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools

Select System Restore
Next, select 'Restore my computer to an earlier time'
Choose a bolded date closest to just before all these problems began--you will not lose any documents that you've created. System Restore will only affect installs and downloads. Depending on how far back you have to go, you may have to repeat your Windows Critical Updates downloads. At this point, I wouldn't worry about IESpyAd re-install--let's stabilize this system first.
Follow the on-screen prompts.

12-19-2006, 09:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
Ried Assistant Manager, TSF Academy; Moderator/Analyst Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 27,025 OS: WinXP and Vista	I wish I'd see something as well, unfortunately no. My concern is that Registry Mechanic 'fixed' something in error. This is what I'd like you to do: Click Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools Select System Restore Next, select 'Restore my computer to an earlier time' Choose a bolded date closest to just before all these problems began--you will not lose any documents that you've created. System Restore will only affect installs and downloads. Depending on how far back you have to go, you may have to repeat your Windows Critical Updates downloads. At this point, I wouldn't worry about IESpyAd re-install--let's stabilize this system first. Follow the on-screen prompts. __________________ Member of ASAP since 2005 Member of UNITE since 2006 "It is one life whether we spend it laughing or weeping." "Take the time to laugh--it is the music of the soul."