My Computer "Not Responding"

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Dewey

Lately when I right click on any item in "My Computer" the
hour glass comes on and hangs there. After a while I go
to the Task Manager and see that My Computer is "Not
Responding". I have to end the task. What can I do?
 
Dewey,

The right-click issue seems to be caused by this:

After updating to the January 7th or 8th virus definitions, your computer slows down and Microsoft Word and Excel will not start:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/sharedtech.nsf/docid/2004010810205113

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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Virus attachment claims to contain software updates from Microsoft
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/VirusAlert.htm

How to guard against CoolWebSearch spyware:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Defend_CWS.htm

How to prevent Blaster Worm attack:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Blaster_Defence.htm
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Lately when I right click on any item in "My Computer" the
hour glass comes on and hangs there. After a while I go
to the Task Manager and see that My Computer is "Not
Responding". I have to end the task. What can I do?
 
This does not appear to be the problem. The Symantec URL you posted pointed me to Verisign
On their screen in which I can verify if the latest certificate is installed, that shows I do have th
latest. Also, the Symantec site indicated that Excel would have problems starting up. Min
starts up fine

----- Ramesh [MVP] wrote: ----

Dewey

The right-click issue seems to be caused by this

After updating to the January 7th or 8th virus definitions, your computer slows down and Microsoft Word and Excel will not start:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/sharedtech.nsf/docid/200401081020511

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MV
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2
------------------------------------------
Virus attachment claims to contain software updates from Microsof
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/VirusAlert.ht

How to guard against CoolWebSearch spyware:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Defend_CWS.ht

How to prevent Blaster Worm attack:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Blaster_Defence.ht
------------------------------------------


Lately when I right click on any item in "My Computer" the
hour glass comes on and hangs there. After a while I go
to the Task Manager and see that My Computer is "Not
Responding". I have to end the task. What can I do
 
Dewey,

Ensure this is not caused by malware BHOs

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
Virus attachment claims to contain software updates from Microsoft
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/VirusAlert.htm

How to guard against CoolWebSearch spyware:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Defend_CWS.htm

How to prevent Blaster Worm attack:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Blaster_Defence.htm
-------------------------------------------


This does not appear to be the problem. The Symantec URL you posted pointed me to Verisign.
On their screen in which I can verify if the latest certificate is installed, that shows I do have the
latest. Also, the Symantec site indicated that Excel would have problems starting up. Mine
starts up fine.

----- Ramesh [MVP] wrote: -----

Dewey,

The right-click issue seems to be caused by this:

After updating to the January 7th or 8th virus definitions, your computer slows down and Microsoft Word and Excel will not start:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/sharedtech.nsf/docid/2004010810205113

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
Virus attachment claims to contain software updates from Microsoft
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/VirusAlert.htm

How to guard against CoolWebSearch spyware:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Defend_CWS.htm

How to prevent Blaster Worm attack:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Blaster_Defence.htm
-------------------------------------------


Lately when I right click on any item in "My Computer" the
hour glass comes on and hangs there. After a while I go
to the Task Manager and see that My Computer is "Not
Responding". I have to end the task. What can I do?
 
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