Please search this for nasties...

[Broni]

Who is MT?

[casse2go]

Who is MT?

  Microsoft Tech

RADEON 7000/ RADEON VE FAMILY (Microsoft Corporation)

[Broni]

Download a new driver from here:
http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/xp/radeon-prer300-xp.html

[casse2go]

Broni, can I get back with you on that, please?


Thank you...BTW, you say "A" driver are they all the same? You know me. Btw again, what's wrong with the one I have? I just want to know if it's inferior or what.

I'm prolly out for the night Broni. Enjoy yours. TA

[Broni]

You know me

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

are they all the same?

There is only one download there: Catalyst Software Suite

what's wrong with the one I have? I just want to kow if it's inferior or what.

Well, drivers got corrupted sometimes, that's all.

I'm going out of here as well. See ya.

[casse2go]

Hmm...
Oka let me check it out with my MT and I'll get back. Again, hago. Enjoy your weekend Broni. ")

[casse2go]

Your log is clean

What is this "Error Repair Professional" program? I've read, it deals with Windows registry, but I've never heard of it before. Someone recommended it to you? Did you pay for it?

Broni, you asked what this program was. I'm not sure but I think it has to do with memory. I was reading about improving your comp's memory and I think I downloaded this.

[Broni]

In MOST cases, programs, you just stumble upon, and they promise you to fix everything, clean everything, etc., are either bogus, or want some money from you.
You should ONLY use programs, which are recommended by some trustful sources, like this board, for instance.
I'd definitely uninstall it.

[casse2go]

Do you think that Tech Republic is as reputable a site as this one?

[Broni]

Tech Republic is known place, but I don't know how they test programs, they recommend.
But I know, that if 50 people here will say: "Program X" is a good one, I'll take it for granted.
You can make a poll to see how many people heard of/use "Error Repair Professional".

[casse2go]

That's not necessary Broni. A poll isn't necessarily indicative of the truth of the item. Not that it matters to me. You know how much I know about computers. As far as TR is concerned I got tired of their gazillion emails and cancelled my membership with the site.


Tell me something Broni, is IM something that runs as long as the computer is on whether in use or not?

[Broni]

It depends.
If your IM is set as a startup program (default with many IM programs), it runs as long, as your computer is on.
However it's not recommended setting for non-essential programs.
If it's not a startup, it'll run only when you turn it on.
Just look at a notification area of your taskbar (next to the clock). Whatever is there, it's running.

[casse2go]

Avg, AOL, Quick Time and Volume are there.  So, are you saying that, absolutely, if I have a program that runs or starts as soon as I come online, it would be in the taskbar? Therefore, I have only four start up programs.

Broni, I'm leaving online for a while, and if I don't fall asleep at the wheel and start kissing wood, I'll check back later.

Thanks Broni.

[Broni]

Therefore, I have only four start up programs

Not quiet. Some startups are hidden, but it doesn't apply to programs like IM.
You can see your startups in many ways.
You're familiar with HJT already. If you look at its log, all O4 entries are your startups. In your case:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1191803439\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0\AOL.EXE" -b
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ErrorRepairPro] C:\Program Files\Error Repair Professional\autostart.exe

In general the lower number of startups, the better for your computer performance (i.e. startup time).
For instance, you have several startups, which are unnecessary:
- O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe"
- O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
- O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime (2 entries)
- O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ErrorRepairPro] C:\Program Files\Error Repair Professional\autostart.exe (I recommended to uninstall this program altogether)

To remove the above programs to run as startups, in Win XP, go Start>Run, and type in:
msconfig
Hit Enter.
Click on "Startup" tab, and remove checkmarks next to the above entries. Click OK.
Windows will ask you, if you want to restart your computer for changes to take effect.
You can do it right away, or later.

[casse2go]

Hi Broni, so you want me to uncheck all the item with "04" by them. Now then, these run as soon as my comp comes on? So then If I uncheck them as strat up I will need to be prompted to run them?

The AVG program? Broni, my virus protection...talk to me about this one. I want it to run at start up don't I?

And, to uninstall "error repair" completely and for sure, because I know me, I'll prolly need a path. Unless it's in control panel.

I'll holler back at ya later Broni. Thanks for the guidance.