Being weary of everyone trying to sell me an .exe file to download and perhaps further damage my computer, I searched and searched and finally decided to roll back my system with the system restore feature within windows, worked like a charm and not even the solution on the MSFT tech-forum site. IN fact NOBODY has suggested it but worked like a charm in about 5 minutes

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How do you stop a website from placing itself into your 'favorites' every time you log on?

Asked by Monica in Computers & Technology at 6:46 PM on October 29, 2008

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Install Spybot Search & Destroy and also AdAware. These two free programs will help you remove malicious programs running on your computer. They will also help you clean bad entries in your registry that are starting bad programs. Update their definition files frequently.

Answered at 6:54 PM on October 29, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

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How do you get rid of an internet file that pops up everytime you log on?

Asked by Monica in Computers & Technology at 6:46 PM on October 29, 2008

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MSconfig is the manual way of deleting cached internet files but it is risky so only disable one at a time and try it. Most likely you downloaded some form of adware, or spyware either by temporary internet files, active x, or just plain shareware, etc. their are some very good programs designed to prevent these startup windows from executing upon boot up like.

Microsoft anti spyware, which is a free beta on Microsoft's site.

Spybot search and destroy is a through software also

Hijack this, prevents the bad files from communicating with the host server

lavasofts ad aware, is a top notch program that also defends against spyware and unwanted ads

Also you could try cleaning out your temporary internet files via IE tools/ internet options/ temp internet files; clear files

Before cleaning your stysem make sure to set up a system restore point in case any important files are deleted like reg files or .dll files

Answered at 6:53 PM on October 29, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

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How do you remove hidden and useless files from a hard drive?

Asked by Monica in Computers & Technology at 6:46 PM on October 29, 2008

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You can set your folder options under My Computer, View to see hidden files, but that is dangerous to start deleting them. If you want a fresh start, you're better off to back up everything you want to keep onto another hard drive, cd burner, floppy, thumb drive, etc. then fdisk & format the hard drive to wipe it all out and reinstall your operating system and any games/programs, etc. you want on there. You can set your bios to boot from a windows cd or a floppy and it should walk you through the re-formatting of your drive.

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I apologize but I do not agree to going to extreme lengths such as formatting drive unless the operating system is not responding. Temp internet files, adwares, cookies, unused dlls from improperly uninstalled programs - all cause problems such as slowing down computer. However, most of the problems of a slow computer are caused by cluttered registry files. A good registry cleaner usually speeds up [use softwares such as pccon, errorkiller, errordoctor, they are the best]. An overall cleaning utility, which has never failed me is - Ace Utilities. It has everything that is needed to keep up and running - a drive cleaner, registry cleaner, startup add remove, etc etc - check yourself. These are inexpensive and worth their price shareware programs. The freeware programs I have never tried, but would surely try them someday. Right now, these are the best up on my saddle.

Answered at 6:55 PM on October 29, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

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What is the serial number or product key for Norton anti virus software?

Asked by Monica in Computers & Technology at 6:46 PM on October 29, 2008

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Downloading proprietary software is illegal (except for trials). This is called piracy. Using serial numbers that you did not purchase is also illegal, even if you purchased the software and lost your serial number (see above for obtaining a new one in this case). It is also illegal to use key generators (keygens) which provide serial numbers as well as cracks to bypass expired time trials or entering a serial number and no-CD cracks which enable you to use the software without the original purchased CD for the software.

WikiAnswers will not provide serial numbers or links to serial numbers. We will also not provide information or links on where to obtain pirated software, serial numbers, keygens, or cracks. If you are caught doing any of these, you may be blocked from using WikiAnswers as well as reported to the proper officials and/or the company who created the software.

Note: This is a catch-all question. Neither it nor its alternatives should be deleted or removed. It should also remain protected so that illegal information cannot be posted.

Answered at 6:52 PM on October 29, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

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How do you use Spybot search and destroy?

Asked by Monica in Computers & Technology at 6:46 PM on October 29, 2008

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Lets say you want to restore a threat that was just a false alarm. Click on recovery on the left main bar and select the program. Select/click on the recover button. Do what it says from there.

If you need help, Feel free to message me and also check out the related links too! They are from the Spybot S&D website.

Answered at 6:48 PM on October 29, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

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