Tommyten (e-mail address removed) wrote:
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hello all
I am having a lot of trouble after upgrading from win 98se to xp.
i have recently bought a new pc and put on a genuine win xp os.
everything is fine untill i register(cos you only get 30 days)
once activate online i get these......within a couple of minutes(just
by clicking the big blue E icon.
internet optimizer
Istsvc
media access
sidefind
sloctchbar
Tsa
180 search assistant
websearch toolbar
wintools easy installer(by websearch)
no mater how many times i uninstall them they keep coming back and
chewing my connection.
i aint no pc whizz so if anyone can tell me how to perminantly get
shut
of all these please let me know.
i have only put on spyware doctor,and each time i boot up i have 300
detections of crap.
i have recently removed eveything and reinstalled and activated and
the
same has happened again.
can anyone please help.-
Start over again.
Do not repeat do not repeat do not connect your computer during the
install process. Choose the "activate later" option.
Make absolutely certain that the Internet Connection Firewall in
Windows XP has been turned on. Open Control Panel - Network
Connections, right-click on the icon for your Internet Connection and
choose Properties. Go to the Advanced tab and ensure that the
Internet Connection Firewall is turned on.
You can now connect the computer to the Internet, do the Windows
Activation, and download the Windows Updates that you need for your
computer.
Do not repeat do not start surfing the Internet or receiving any
emails unless and until you have a fully functional and up to date
antivirus software in place and have also installed some sort of
Spyware prevention software such as Spyware Blaster from
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Now that you have installed a clean copy of Windows XP, updated it,
and your system is protected with firewall, antivirus, and antispyware
it is reasonably safe for you to start visiting web sites, receiving
emails, and other online activities. However you must ensure that
you keep all of your protective products up to date and functioning.
Good luck
Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm
