Author Topic: Disappearing Options (Read 14691 times)

bluesummerchild · « **on:** May 30, 2007, 08:34:40 PM »

Okay. I have an older laptop with Windows Me (it's an HP) and I'm noticing that some options have started to disappear such as there is no more thumbnail option when I want to view my files, my computer no longer recognizes what program to use when I try and open something (like a picture) and just today my desktop icons suddenly just appeared on my desktop and there is no longer and option to hide them. I'm not sure if these problems are related or not, but I'm afraid more are going to go away if I don't do something.

I don't know what info to give, but I'll try my best to figure it out if I can. Also, I'm really inexperienced with computers so go easy on me.
Thank you for your help!

kick9_soccer · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2007, 08:49:19 PM »

Well I dont know much about this stuff but have you tryed doing a virus scan or defragmenting your computer? You might also try up-dating your computer. But I would try doing a scan of your computer first. What different types of virus, malware etc scanning programs do you have?

Comp Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2007, 08:56:43 PM »

Does your laptop have internet? If so you can run a free online virus scan from www.pandasoftware.com/activescan.

bluesummerchild · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2007, 09:42:19 PM »

Thanks, I'll do a scan right now. And no, I'm ashamed to say I have no protection so the chances of it being a virus aren't small.

kick9_soccer · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2007, 09:45:04 PM »

You dont have anything? Not even a firewall? You need something.

CBMatt · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2007, 10:15:46 PM »

bluesummerchild, download AVG Free and Spybot - Search & Destroy, update them, and scan with them (not at the same time) in Safe Mode. Post back with a HijackThis log and an update on how your computer is performing.

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:07:21 AM »

dont forget avg antispyware, and Ccleaner(without the yahoo toolbar), superantispyware, and maybe CBMatt can pull that list of firewalls out again.. do the scans in safe mode( rapidly press f8 before windows loads

Comp Guy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2007, 02:45:34 PM »

What about AVS (www.activevirusshield.com) and Spyware Terminator (http://www.spywareterminator.com)? Those are the ones I use. They are free too.

Oh and I was wondering: how do you convert text into hyperlinks with this forum code?

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2007, 03:02:01 PM »

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[url= website]what you want here[/url]

Comp Guy · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2007, 03:07:11 PM »

hey thanks!

CBMatt · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:57:41 PM »

bluesummerchild, let us know how it goes after you follow the instructions in my first post.

Quote from: CompGuy17 on May 31, 2007, 02:45:34 PM

What about AVS (www.activevirusshield.com) and Spyware Terminator (http://www.spywareterminator.com)? Those are the ones I use. They are free too.

Oh and I was wondering: how do you convert text into hyperlinks with this forum code?

I believe Spyware Terminator used to be considered rogue anti-spyware, which would have me weary of using it. You may want to consider looking into some of the programs in unlovedwarrior's signature.

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2007, 08:16:03 AM »

Spyware Terminator invender.nl no trial version available [A: 2-26-05 / U: 2-26-05]

source-spywarewarrior.com

just do a find (ctrl+f) to locate it

Comp Guy · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2007, 11:20:13 AM »

Hey thanks. I guess I will uninstall it then.

I have Ccleaner and ad-aware. I didn't know AVG has an anti-spyware program though. I'll have to check that out.

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2007, 11:57:39 AM »

look at my signature... and yes they do

Comp Guy · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2007, 12:10:52 PM »

So..... What's the difference between AVG and AVG free?

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2007, 12:17:52 PM »

avg antispyware is designed to fight trojans and avg free is designed to ffight viruses

Sid · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2007, 12:24:48 PM »

Quote from: CompGuy17 on June 01, 2007, 12:10:52 PM

So..... What's the difference between AVG and AVG free?

...You don't pay for the free one, and you don't get the extra bits with the free one.

Check out the AVG site. ...Google it, I'm lazy.

contrex · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2007, 03:11:28 AM »

Quote from: CompGuy17 on June 01, 2007, 12:10:52 PM

So..... What's the difference between AVG and AVG free?

It's like the difference between beer that you pay for and free beer

Seriously

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· AVG Free Edition is available free-of-charge to home users! AVG Free Edition is for private, non-commercial, single home computer use only. Use of AVG Free Edition within any organization or for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.

· AVG Free cannot be installed on server operating systems (such as Windows Server 2003), nor can it be used for the scanning of network drives

· Scheduling options in the AVG Free Edition are very limited (only one scheduled update per day, one scheduled scan per day etc.)

· AVG Free Edition does not offer advanced testing options, such as automatic healing, password-protected archives reporting, adjustment of scan process priority and many others.

Comp Guy · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2007, 11:50:13 AM »

I tryed AVS and I liked it a lot better. It is completely free.

bluesummerchild · « **Reply #19 on:** June 03, 2007, 03:18:58 PM »

Ok...I'm sorry it took so long to reply, I haven't been home for a few days.

I added the Superantispyware and the AVG free edition. It cleaned out a lot of spyware (no viruses) but I have a trojan and I'm not sure how to get rid of it. Also, I suppose my computer is running better...but the things that disappeared are still gone. Is that permanent?

Thanks for that help you guys.......(by the way)

patio · « **Reply #20 on:** June 03, 2007, 04:28:14 PM »

AVG Anti-Spyware is designed to remove trojans...it's a different program than AVG Free.

How did you determine you have a trojan ? ?

bluesummerchild · « **Reply #21 on:** June 03, 2007, 05:48:11 PM »

I did a scan and it said I had "one threat" which was a trojan. I guess I should get AVG Anti-Spyware

EDIT: Ok nevermind, I remember now. I tried to get AVG Anti-Spyware and it said I needed Windows 2000 or higher, so it wouldn't let me download it. So I ended up with superantispyware.

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #22 on:** June 04, 2007, 08:08:08 AM »

superantispyware should have removed it... what was the name of the trojan??

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