A problem with IconsPlus... ??

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JR

Something strange is going on and I can't isolate the cause or correct the
problem..

I am using WinXP Pro as my OS and have found a problem in booting up and
also rebooting and turning off the computer.. It seemed to happen after I
installed some of the Microsoft security fixes and SP-1...

One of the problems is a long delay when I turn on the computer.. I've
isolated what I think is the problem but don't know how to correct it.. I'm
sure it isn't associated with Microsoft's updates...

After turning on the computer it takes quite a long time to bring up the
Welcome and a couple of minutes loading the desktop icons and tray icons..
After they appear loaded the computer activity light is busy for quite a
while..

During this 'busy' period I can't access the browser or e-mail until the
activity ceases..

I use NetMedic and can see that something is being downloaded during this
'activity' by being connected to www.iconsplus.com/ .. I've run both Adaware
6 and Spybot and then rebooted and the problem continues.. I've checked and
it doesn't appear that IconsPlus is Spyware but I'm not sure..

I used RegCleaner and there is not entry for IconsPlus.. I use ZoneAlarm
Pro and there is no indication that Iconsplus is even listed during the
download..

I've checked ADD/REMOVE and their is nothing listed on IconsPlus...

Is anyone familiar with IconsPlus and tell me what is being downloaded and
how I can stop this from happening?

Thanks....
 
Sorry, wrong newsgroup JR - this one is for a different flavor of XP. You
will have better luck with the following XP newsgroup:

microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

Andy
 
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