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Doreen Hillier

I had a Microsoft Windows 98 installed. I then decided to
install WP XP a disk program my boss purchased for $800.
It is the 2002 version. Now my system is slow, continuous
stalls and freezing occurs and all my attachments with my
OUTlook messages are delected by OEM saying they are
unsafe attachments when they are from a legimate person
and I need those attachments to get my work done.

If you can help, please do. I am becoming increasingly
frustrated with this Microsoft product.

Thanks
Doreen Hillier
41 Conroy Cres.
Unit 204
Guelph, ON N1G 2V5
(519)826-7416
 
Doreen;
Attachment issue:
Outlook Express:
Open Outlook Express.
Click Tools, click Options, click Security tab.
Uncheck "Do not allow attachments..."
This change that Microsoft implemented is to help prevent viruses and
other bad code being received with attachments.
It is very important to keep your antivirus updated and run it at
least weekly.
Outlook:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290497

Slow issue:
Run an updated virus scan.
Or Scan for Viruses online:
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp?j=1&langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=IRLFIZTYMWPAZTJWUFJ
Run Disk Cleanup checking all boxes except "Compress old files"
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Clean-up
Run Defrag.
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Defragmenter
If you have file sharing software such as Kazaa, disable it.
Check this link:
http://www.aumha.org/a/noads.php
Run Ad-Aware (free version) or Spybot to check for spyware:
http://www.lavasoft.de/ (Update if you already have it)
Or
http://spybot.eon.net.au/ (Update if you already have it)
Also
This may apply if you recently installed Windows XP Service Pack 1:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=815411

Finally, you upgraded to Windows XP.
Did you update to the latest Windows XP drivers for all your hardware?

Did you verify with the Upgrade Advisor that your computer hardware
and software were ready and compatible for Windows XP?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/default.asp

$800...are you sure?
Windows XP Pro costs about $300 for the full version.
Unless your boss has a volume License.
He could also have MSDN, but he would not give one of his MSDN
installs to you.
 
If he paid around $800 it was probably Office XP not Windows XP.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
 
Michael;
You may be right.
I got stuck thinking OS.
The rest of the POST is OK as long as there is enough hard drive
space...
 
I figured.:-)

My response was really more for others.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
 
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