Is this likely a malware/virus problem or has
some system program become corrupted?
I've tried to fix this for over a month, but I'm stuck
and there has been no response to an earlier
request for help.
Mostly the computer seems normal.
Problems appeared suddenly after restart:
Inability to connect to internet with
Firefox 2.0.0.20. "cannot connect" message
IE 6.0 blank window, mostly no response
Other symptoms of problems include:
System Restore (blank screen)
Restore from Protected start no change
Adaptic Create CD - frozen window
ipconfig - Black window flashes and closes
ping - "Transmit failed" Error code 10091
Computer not identified on home network
Direct CD appears to work so I can backup files to CD.
No problems identified with Spybot or Avast
Scan Disk found file fragments.
Dell Dimension 4100 Pentium III with 512 MB RAM
Windows Me 4.9.3
3Com Etherlink 10/100 (3C905C-TX) V.120
(Device Manager says "working properly"
reloaded original driver - no change))
Thanks for any help
RayM