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Answer» Quote from: pimvdh on October 01, 2009, 08:03:16 AM If you are goin to format, make sure you don't do a fast format.... because fast format doesn't delete all error on the partition.Why do you think there are hd errors? There's no reason not to do a quick format for the problems he's having.before i learned about computer stuff, the way i solved my problems was to do a re format of my hard drive. so i am very good at doing this lol lol Quote tuneup utilities, ccleaner, glary utilities pro, xoftspy se, regcure, pc fixer adaware, and window washer gee I can't figure out where these problems are coming from Almost all of the those are rogue tools... xoftspy SE being one for sure. the only one I can SAY is 100% FINE is CCleaner. So it's no wonder you've managed to get "infected"... the "tools" your using to prevent getting infected are an infection of their own in some cases! how can i be infected im using MalwareBytes and Super AntiSpyware pro also, every scan i have done shows not infected with anything. When BC says "infected" he doesn't mean "viral infection", he means that those apps you are using cause as many problems as they claim to fix - more in some cases. well i have had no problems until a few days ago when i did updates through microsoft. i am about ready to trash all my microsoft stuff and go back to linuxOkaypimvdh i'm not a newb, and there is nothing wrong with quick format, i think you need to brush up on your computer knowledge and thx allan for all your help Quote from: METALDIK2112 on October 01, 2009, 10:04:24 AM pimvdhThat's not needed. First, nobody cares if you're a newbie or not. Second, you posted a question and people are TRYING to help. You can choose to follow the advice or ignore it, but there's no need to be defensive and strike out at someone, even if his advice is less than great. And by the way - in my book someone who calls Task Manager "CTRL-ALT-DEL" or resorts to formatting as a problem solving tool is less than computer savvy sorry wont happen again, i was just tired from all the other fourms that i have been on the last few days giving conflicting advice. calling task manager is just out of habit, and formatting to solve my problems was done that way along time ago back in the late 80s, and thanks for that cool link in your sig. i will be checking out that tweak site later. oh and by the way whats a good list of apps do you think are best to use at all times if i may ask?*cuts in front* May I have this dance? The last tool you could try is 'Microsoft's Malicious SOFTWARE Removal Tool.' Go To Run > Type "MRT" This will scan and fix a number of issues. As reformatting? I call that my fix all. Nuking the drive and restarting will fix all software junk. At least that way you can be sure something will be fixed, INSTEAD of slowly backing away hoping it stays working. Nothing wrong with a clean install. As for this junk? Quote tuneup utilities, ccleaner, glary utilities pro, xoftspy se, regcure, pc fixer adaware, and window washer DON'T. Most of it is junk you don't need. Considering you have so many programs that THINK they can play and alter the registry makes a clean install even more recommended. thx griff i forgot all about mrt, i will try that now. I suggest the following as anti-malware protection: spyware blaster (provides passive protection) - free if you manually update (you should do so weekly) MalwareBytes and/or Super AntiSpyware (free to run scans, paid version if you keep it resident) A GOOD anti-virus utility always kept resident (I use Kaspersky, but there are many good ones - both free and paid) That's all I use, but there is nothing that beats "smart computing" (always know the sites to which you navigate, never open links in emails unless you know the sender, etc).Microsoft also released their own Malware tool called "Microsoft Security Essentials." It's a free program that just came out... yeserday? People who tried the Beta have said its pretty good if not great, so you can use that as well. (Remember, only 1 antivirus can be installed at a time!) I can't wait to see more in depth reviews of it. thx allan, and mrt did not find anything griff. thx for all your help i'm logging off now very tired. |
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