Hi everyone my name is Matt and I am a addicted to computers.

mattinsocal8911 · 12-03-2006, 02:11 PM

Hi guys well if others saw me at work on the computer they would swear I am addicted to computers. Somtimes I miss important events LOL.

Anyway, I am limiting the use of my computer and taking frequent breaks.
But the reason I am here is my Presario S4210nx computer seems to have either preinstalled bad software or trojans. Internet Explorer stops responding and then I have to end program( send error messages to MS too).
I will be posting in your Malware section about the trojans and malware before I continue updating the computer at windows update(then defragging HD). Last time I defragged while updating Win update lost track of my updates??

Anyway Thank you for providing a place for us noobs to get help.
PS I am writing this on my gigabyte GA81945P-G PC as IE likes to cut out.

**carsey** · 12-03-2006, 02:15 PM

Welcome to TSF, matt. Glad you could join us.

Tumbleweed36 · 12-03-2006, 02:16 PM

Hi Matt,

Nice to see you here. Jump right in and enjoy your time with us.

**Glaswegian** · 12-03-2006, 02:42 PM

Hi Matt and welcome to the TSF family - glad you found us.

Zazula · 12-03-2006, 09:49 PM

Hello, Matt, and welcome to TSF!

**devil lady** · 12-03-2006, 11:29 PM

Hi Matt, welcome to the forum.

**kodi** · 12-04-2006, 12:35 AM

Welcome to Tech Support Forum, hope you enjoy it here

**blackduck30** · 12-04-2006, 02:06 AM

Hello Matt,
You came to the right place. Hope you enjoy it here.

dai · 12-04-2006, 10:44 AM

hi and welcome to the forum

**Doby** · 12-04-2006, 06:33 PM

Hi Matt and welcome to TSF

Geekgirl · 12-09-2006, 12:10 PM

Hello and Welcome to TSF

**Jason** · 12-10-2006, 08:00 AM

Greetings and salutations. My name is Jason and I'm addicted. Well not really, I can stop any time I want, honestly. Don't listen to what my friends tell you. :)

mattinsocal8911 · 12-10-2006, 11:38 AM

Wow so many people responded, I did come to the right place. Thank you for your welcome.

mattinsocal8911 · 12-10-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattinsocal8911

Hi guys well if others saw me at work on the computer they would swear I am addicted to computers. Somtimes I miss important events LOL.

Anyway, I am limiting the use of my computer and taking frequent breaks.
But the reason I am here is my Presario S4210nx computer seems to have either preinstalled bad software or trojans. Internet Explorer stops responding and then I have to end program( send error messages to MS too).
I will be posting in your Malware section about the trojans and malware before I continue updating the computer at windows update(then defragging HD). Last time I defragged while updating Win update lost track of my updates??

Anyway Thank you for providing a place for us noobs to get help.
PS I am writing this on my gigabyte GA81945P-G PC as IE likes to cut out.

I downloaded the adware SE personal today will configure with the req add-on then follow rules for posting in hijack-this section to eliminate the posibility of any malware infections. Should I be doing a chkdsk /f before the defragging with my problems or just post about the IE problem first???
See you in hijack this section!!

12-03-2006, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
mattinsocal8911 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 132 OS: WinXP Home SP3	Hi everyone my name is Matt and I am a addicted to computers. Hi guys well if others saw me at work on the computer they would swear I am addicted to computers. Somtimes I miss important events LOL. Anyway, I am limiting the use of my computer and taking frequent breaks. But the reason I am here is my Presario S4210nx computer seems to have either preinstalled bad software or trojans. Internet Explorer stops responding and then I have to end program( send error messages to MS too). I will be posting in your Malware section about the trojans and malware before I continue updating the computer at windows update(then defragging HD). Last time I defragged while updating Win update lost track of my updates?? Anyway Thank you for providing a place for us noobs to get help. PS I am writing this on my gigabyte GA81945P-G PC as IE likes to cut out.

12-03-2006, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,701 OS: XP Professional	Hi Matt, Nice to see you here. Jump right in and enjoy your time with us. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

12-03-2006, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,582 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System Blog Entries: 10	Hi Matt and welcome to the TSF family - glad you found us. __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner

12-03-2006, 09:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zazula Manager Emeritus, I'm blond, James Blond Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,667 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	Hello, Matt, and welcome to TSF! __________________ "Time is the wisest because it discovers everything" Thales of Miletus (ca.624BC-ca.546BC) "Everything flows, nothing stands still." Heraclitus of Ephesus (ca.535BC-475BC) "One thing I know, that I know nothing" Socrates of Athens (ca.470BC–399BC)

12-03-2006, 11:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
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12-03-2006, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
carsey Moderator, TSF Articles Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hunwick, Co. Durham England Posts: 10,693 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Welcome to TSF, matt. Glad you could join us.

12-04-2006, 12:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
kodi Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 7,408 OS: Windows 7-Ultimate 64 Bit My System	Welcome to Tech Support Forum, hope you enjoy it here __________________ Brian

12-04-2006, 02:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
blackduck30 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,230 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	Hello Matt, You came to the right place. Hope you enjoy it here. __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All

12-04-2006, 10:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,759 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	hi and welcome to the forum __________________

12-04-2006, 06:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
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12-09-2006, 12:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
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12-10-2006, 08:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jason BANNED Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,496 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	Greetings and salutations. My name is Jason and I'm addicted. Well not really, I can stop any time I want, honestly. Don't listen to what my friends tell you. :) __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh Love to ONE, friendship to a FEW, and good will to ALL.

12-10-2006, 11:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
mattinsocal8911 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 132 OS: WinXP Home SP3	Wow so many people responded, I did come to the right place. Thank you for your welcome.