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helllp please!
I've developed a problem lately that's driving me nuts. When I click on a
folder on my desktop, my computer dials the internet. I've run 3 different anti-spyware programs and this does not appear to be the problem. I ran system restore and this only temporarily solves the problem. Then the problem happens all over again. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this annoying problem ? |
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helllp please!
does it do this for all folders?
what about deleting this folder and creating a new one? -- Dennis S. I''m from Illinois. I hope I helped you. Good Luck. "numbersixfan" wrote: I've developed a problem lately that's driving me nuts. When I click on a folder on my desktop, my computer dials the internet. I've run 3 different anti-spyware programs and this does not appear to be the problem. I ran system restore and this only temporarily solves the problem. Then the problem happens all over again. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this annoying problem ? |
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helllp please!
Yes for all folders on my desktop. It also does it when I click on "my
computer" and the "recycle bin". If I click on a single file on the desktop it doesn't do it. If I run system restore, it fixes the problem until I log on to the internet then the problem starts all over again. Wierd huh? "Dixonian69" wrote: does it do this for all folders? what about deleting this folder and creating a new one? -- Dennis S. I''m from Illinois. I hope I helped you. Good Luck. "numbersixfan" wrote: I've developed a problem lately that's driving me nuts. When I click on a folder on my desktop, my computer dials the internet. I've run 3 different anti-spyware programs and this does not appear to be the problem. I ran system restore and this only temporarily solves the problem. Then the problem happens all over again. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this annoying problem ? |
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helllp please!
"numbersixfan" wrote in message ... I've developed a problem lately that's driving me nuts. When I click on a folder on my desktop, my computer dials the internet. I've run 3 different anti-spyware programs and this does not appear to be the problem. I ran system restore and this only temporarily solves the problem. Then the problem happens all over again. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this annoying problem ? Sounds like you haven't secured your computer. What antivirus app, firewall and malware cleaning are you using? If you have not protected your computer and have a dialer, be prepared for a shock when the phone bill arrives. Without proper antivirus, firewall and spyware protection, you are leaving your computer wide open to the type of infection you have now. Bobby |
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helllp please!
Have you used Microsoft's Antispyware program (beta edition)? If not do so now and fast. download the file, install it, update, run it. If this doesn't fix the problem then clean install XP will do it. system restore will not work as these scumware are embedded everywhere you know of! They are always one step ahead of Microsoft's security patches. The onus is on you not to expose your system by using an Administrator account for evryday use. Always create a limited account for daily use. Only once a month use Admin account to update it with security paches and log off immediately after that. In window Vista you will automatically have limited account by default so this will protect you to some extent. hth numbersixfan wrote: I've developed a problem lately that's driving me nuts. When I click on a folder on my desktop, my computer dials the internet. I've run 3 different anti-spyware programs and this does not appear to be the problem. I ran system restore and this only temporarily solves the problem. Then the problem happens all over again. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this annoying problem ? |
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helllp please!
Thank you all for the suggestions. I will try them. I hope they help. I'm
running norton anti-virus, spyware blaster,spyware doctor, and spybot search and destroy. Also windows firewall. "ANONYMOUS" wrote: Have you used Microsoft's Antispyware program (beta edition)? If not do so now and fast. download the file, install it, update, run it. If this doesn't fix the problem then clean install XP will do it. system restore will not work as these scumware are embedded everywhere you know of! They are always one step ahead of Microsoft's security patches. The onus is on you not to expose your system by using an Administrator account for evryday use. Always create a limited account for daily use. Only once a month use Admin account to update it with security paches and log off immediately after that. In window Vista you will automatically have limited account by default so this will protect you to some extent. hth numbersixfan wrote: I've developed a problem lately that's driving me nuts. When I click on a folder on my desktop, my computer dials the internet. I've run 3 different anti-spyware programs and this does not appear to be the problem. I ran system restore and this only temporarily solves the problem. Then the problem happens all over again. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this annoying problem ? |
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helllp please!
"ANONYMOUS" wrote: Have you used Microsoft's Antispyware program (beta edition)? If not do so now and fast. download the file, install it, update, run it. If this doesn't fix the problem then clean install XP will do it. system restore will not work as these scumware are embedded everywhere you know of! They are always one step ahead of Microsoft's security patches. The onus is on you not to expose your system by using an Administrator account for evryday use. Always create a limited account for daily use. Only once a month use Admin account to update it with security paches and log off immediately after that. In window Vista you will automatically have limited account by default so this will protect you to some extent. hth numbersixfan wrote: I've developed a problem lately that's driving me nuts. When I click on a folder on my desktop, my computer dials the internet. I've run 3 different anti-spyware programs and this does not appear to be the problem. I ran system restore and this only temporarily solves the problem. Then the problem happens all over again. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this annoying problem ? |
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