Guess it is going to be like this for the next few days. Be patient and keep trying, you might get lucky and get a connection to the Microsoft Server. I did...

does anyone know the fix to an apparent 'virus' which automatically shuts down and restarts my computer... this is happening about every 10-15 minutes??

Read the "msblast.exe" advisory -----Original Message----- can somebody help me please, i am on my laptop at work at present but when i try to turn my home...

Your trying to use a 32bit update for a 64bit operating system (I think). Try the other patch (will be labled 64bit) -----Original Message----- HELP!!!! I...

Are you sure you have removed the virus? At symantec's site, they have an explanation about what registry values to check, procedures that need to be performed...

Michele, Go to http://www.symantec.com There's advice there on how to remove the virus, set up your system so the virus can be removed (like disable system...

Leroy, Did you disable the system restore function on your system (before you installed the patch)? If memory serves, symentec mentioned that the removal tool...

Mel, Did you check the registry values as mentioned by symentec? Did you turn off the system restore function before using the tool? Try running it in the safe...

Hi Roger, Experienced this one myself. Call AOL, they will explain it. In short, you cannot use the ICF, with AOL. denn -----Original Message----- I'm trying...

Hi, I am running Windows XP Home edition and want to activate the Firewall package. I have followed the instructions from the Help section but find that there...

Jeff, Boot the computer in the safe mode. You can then run all the procedures that sysmantec advises. denn -----Original Message----- When I run regedit.exe...

-----Original Message----- CANT STOP POP UPS. THEY ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY. . Hi, Which ISP are you using?

Carol, Go to the symantec site. Print out the whole advisory on how to remove the worm, install the patch and check you computer's registry. The instructions...

This is something I have done before to get this done (not recommended by the manufacturer I'm sure). Start the system, as it starts to boot up, shut it down...

William, Go to symantec.com They have an extensive explanation on how to install the patch, configure your computer on how to do so, and how to modify your...

Go to symantec.com They have an extensive explanation on how to install the patch, configure your computer on how to do so, and how to modify your registry to...

Warren, Boot the computer in the "safe mode". Can do this by shutting the computer down manually, while it's booting up. The computer will then revert to a...

Try going Start/Connect To/Show all connections and choosing your network connection from there, right click and choose Properties. Select Advanced and you...

Lee, It sounds like you do not have some services enabled on your machine, that are needed to run the firewall. Go to "control panel", "performance and...

for some reason main administrator account incl. all user with admin rights are restricted to install any software at all, to run any installation procedure or...