Malware

[Guest Honeysweet]

Hello everyone..

 

Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

 

For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a type of

"clicking" noise..

so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran my

anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding anything....Id

like to check, but am unsure of which malware

detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

 

Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

 

Thanks so much!

 

Tarcia

--

 

 

*Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*

Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Guest Mike M]

Re: Malware

 

By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem happens

when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could be

due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I

observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing the

Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was due my

internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a cookie by

the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without further

problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking flight

details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those details.

--

Mike Maltby

mike.maltby@gmail.com

 

 

Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello everyone..

>

> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

>

> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> type of "clicking" noise..

> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran

> my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

>

> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

>

> Thanks so much!

>

> Tarcia

[Guest Honeysweet]

Malware help please

 

Malware help please

 

someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.

I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

 

Thanks so much..

 

 

"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

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> Hello everyone..

>

> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

>

> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a type of

> "clicking" noise..

> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran my

> anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding anything....Id

> like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

>

> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

>

> Thanks so much!

>

> Tarcia

> --

>

>

> *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*

> Ralph Waldo Emerson

>

>

[Guest webster72n]

Re: Malware help please

 

Re: Malware help please

 

Is this what you were looking for?:

 

 

By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem happens

when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could be

due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I

observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing the

Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was due my

internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a cookie by

the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without further

problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking flight

details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those details.

--

Mike Maltby

mike.maltby@gmail.com

 

 

Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello everyone..

>

> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

>

> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> type of "clicking" noise..

> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran

> my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

>

> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

>

> Thanks so much!

>

> Tarcia

 

"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.

> I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

>

> Thanks so much..

>

>

> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> > Hello everyone..

> >

> > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> >

> > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a type

of

> > "clicking" noise..

> > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran my

> > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding anything....Id

> > like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> >

> > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> >

> > Thanks so much!

> >

> > Tarcia

> > --

> >

> >

> > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*

> > Ralph Waldo Emerson

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest Heather]

Re: Malware help please

 

Re: Malware help please

 

Yes, that was his answer. Good one, Harry. Just hope she understands

it.

 

HF

"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

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> Is this what you were looking for?:

>

>

> By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem

> happens

> when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could

> be

> due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I

> observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing

> the

> Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was

> due my

> internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a

> cookie by

> the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without

> further

> problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking

> flight

> details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those

> details.

> --

> Mike Maltby

> mike.maltby@gmail.com

>

>

> Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

>

>> Hello everyone..

>>

>> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

>>

>> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

>> type of "clicking" noise..

>> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran

>> my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

>> anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware

>> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

>>

>> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

>>

>> Thanks so much!

>>

>> Tarcia

>

> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.

>> I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

>>

>> Thanks so much..

>>

>>

>> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> > Hello everyone..

>> >

>> > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

>> >

>> > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

>> > type

> of

>> > "clicking" noise..

>> > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already

>> > ran my

>> > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

>> > anything....Id

>> > like to check, but am unsure of which malware

>> > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

>> >

>> > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

>> >

>> > Thanks so much!

>> >

>> > Tarcia

>> > --

>> >

>> >

>> > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*

>> > Ralph Waldo Emerson

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

>

>

[Guest webster72n]

Re: Malware help please

 

Re: Malware help please

 

No matter what, but 'summa cum laude', you'll always feel better, thank you.

Given her 'disposition' she shouldn't have any trouble 'understanding'.

OTOH we may have difficulty understanding her, or not?

Hoping for the best,

 

Harry.

 

 

 

 

"Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message

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> Yes, that was his answer. Good one, Harry. Just hope she understands

> it.

>

> HF

> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > Is this what you were looking for?:

> >

> >

> > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem

> > happens

> > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could

> > be

> > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I

> > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing

> > the

> > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was

> > due my

> > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a

> > cookie by

> > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without

> > further

> > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking

> > flight

> > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those

> > details.

> > --

> > Mike Maltby

> > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> >

> >

> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> >

> >> Hello everyone..

> >>

> >> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> >>

> >> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> >> type of "clicking" noise..

> >> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran

> >> my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> >> anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> >> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> >>

> >> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> >>

> >> Thanks so much!

> >>

> >> Tarcia

> >

> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> >> someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.

> >> I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

> >>

> >> Thanks so much..

> >>

> >>

> >> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> >> news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> >> > Hello everyone..

> >> >

> >> > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> >> >

> >> > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> >> > type

> > of

> >> > "clicking" noise..

> >> > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already

> >> > ran my

> >> > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> >> > anything....Id

> >> > like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> >> > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> >> >

> >> > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> >> >

> >> > Thanks so much!

> >> >

> >> > Tarcia

> >> > --

> >> >

> >> >

> >> > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*

> >> > Ralph Waldo Emerson

> >> >

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest Honeysweet]

(webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

(webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.

 

 

"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

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> Is this what you were looking for?:

>

>

> By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem happens

> when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could be

> due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I

> observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing the

> Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was due my

> internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a cookie by

> the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without further

> problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking flight

> details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those details.

> --

> Mike Maltby

> mike.maltby@gmail.com

>

>

> Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

>

> > Hello everyone..

> >

> > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> >

> > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> > type of "clicking" noise..

> > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran

> > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> >

> > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> >

> > Thanks so much!

> >

> > Tarcia

>

> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.

> > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

> >

> > Thanks so much..

> >

> >

> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> > > Hello everyone..

> > >

> > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> > >

> > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

type

> of

> > > "clicking" noise..

> > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran

my

> > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

anything....Id

> > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> > >

> > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> > >

> > > Thanks so much!

> > >

> > > Tarcia

> > > --

> > >

> > >

> > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*

> > > Ralph Waldo Emerson

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest Honeysweet]

Re: Malware help please

 

Re: Malware help please

 

I understand it just fine.

Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of why that

may happen sometimes,

but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I just have

my Outlook Express open

and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and

viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

 

 

"Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message

news:u4ObOIooIHA.552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> Yes, that was his answer. Good one, Harry. Just hope she understands

> it.

>

> HF

> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > Is this what you were looking for?:

> >

> >

> > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem

> > happens

> > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could

> > be

> > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I

> > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing

> > the

> > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was

> > due my

> > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a

> > cookie by

> > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without

> > further

> > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking

> > flight

> > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those

> > details.

> > --

> > Mike Maltby

> > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> >

> >

> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> >

> >> Hello everyone..

> >>

> >> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> >>

> >> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> >> type of "clicking" noise..

> >> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran

> >> my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> >> anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> >> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> >>

> >> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> >>

> >> Thanks so much!

> >>

> >> Tarcia

> >

> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> >> someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.

> >> I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

> >>

> >> Thanks so much..

> >>

> >>

> >> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> >> news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> >> > Hello everyone..

> >> >

> >> > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> >> >

> >> > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> >> > type

> > of

> >> > "clicking" noise..

> >> > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already

> >> > ran my

> >> > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> >> > anything....Id

> >> > like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> >> > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> >> >

> >> > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> >> >

> >> > Thanks so much!

> >> >

> >> > Tarcia

> >> > --

> >> >

> >> >

> >> > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*

> >> > Ralph Waldo Emerson

> >> >

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest Mike M]

Re: Malware help please

 

Re: Malware help please

 

> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

 

So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing

open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard disk

failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

--

Mike Maltby

mike.maltby@gmail.com

 

 

Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> I understand it just fine.

> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of

> why that may happen sometimes,

> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I

> just have my Outlook Express open

> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and

> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

[Guest webster72n]

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

Good and now you have Mike's answer, too which, somehow, was to be expected.

Drives are known to go bad, sooner or later. Too bad it had to be the case

here. Try to find a good technician to do the work for you.

Best of luck,

 

Harry.

 

 

"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

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> Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.

>

>

> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > Is this what you were looking for?:

> >

> >

> > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem happens

> > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could be

> > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I

> > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing the

> > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was due

my

> > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a cookie

by

> > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without further

> > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking

flight

> > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those details.

> > --

> > Mike Maltby

> > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> >

> >

> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> >

> > > Hello everyone..

> > >

> > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> > >

> > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> > > type of "clicking" noise..

> > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran

> > > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> > > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> > >

> > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> > >

> > > Thanks so much!

> > >

> > > Tarcia

> >

> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.

> > > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

> > >

> > > Thanks so much..

> > >

> > >

> > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> > > > Hello everyone..

> > > >

> > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> > > >

> > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> type

> > of

> > > > "clicking" noise..

> > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already

ran

> my

> > > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> anything....Id

> > > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> > > >

> > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks so much!

> > > >

> > > > Tarcia

> > > > --

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*

> > > > Ralph Waldo Emerson

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest Mart]

Re: Malware help please

 

Re: Malware help please

 

Mike commented :-

> So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing

> open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard disk

> failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

 

Amen to that Mike!

 

Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months and,

ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the loudspeakers

<g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding any other

odd activities.

 

Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music, documents,

etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any more, until

you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the lot -

forever!

 

Mart

 

 

"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message

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>> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

>

> So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing

> open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard disk

> failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

> --

> Mike Maltby

> mike.maltby@gmail.com

>

>

> Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

>

>> I understand it just fine.

>> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of

>> why that may happen sometimes,

>> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I

>> just have my Outlook Express open

>> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and

>> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

>

[Guest Honeysweet]

(Mike)Re: Malware help please

 

(Mike)Re: Malware help please

 

Oh jeez...I was afraid of that....

And yes...I hear it when I have a browser window open, or sometimes my

Outlook Express open..

I was hopeing it was something more simple...is this because I am maybe

pushing the HD to its limit, or maybe just old age? Ive had the pc over 4

yrs now and in total, its got to be at least 5 or 6 yrs.

 

Thank you Mike for your help...its sincerely appreciated..

 

Tarcia

 

 

"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message

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> > but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

>

> So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing

> open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard disk

> failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

> --

> Mike Maltby

> mike.maltby@gmail.com

>

>

> Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

>

> > I understand it just fine.

> > Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of

> > why that may happen sometimes,

> > but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I

> > just have my Outlook Express open

> > and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and

> > viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

>

[Guest Honeysweet]

(Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

(Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and have been

putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time Ive used

one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..

 

Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the speakers..that was

the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner than I

thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with pc

specs and am unsure of what to look for...

*sigh*

 

Thanks again,

Tarcia

 

 

"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Mike commented :-

>

> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing

> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard

disk

> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

>

> Amen to that Mike!

>

> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months and,

> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the loudspeakers

> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding any

other

> odd activities.

>

> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,

documents,

> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any more,

until

> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the lot -

> forever!

>

> Mart

>

>

> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message

> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

> >

> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing

> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard

disk

> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

> > --

> > Mike Maltby

> > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> >

> >

> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> >

> >> I understand it just fine.

> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of

> >> why that may happen sometimes,

> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I

> >> just have my Outlook Express open

> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and

> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

> >

>

>

[Guest Honeysweet]

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

Thank you Harry..

I did wonder about the HD before..and was trying to do things like recover

hd space..which is darn harder than it looks..at least to me....I didnt hear

the clicking for a while and thought I had *fixed* the issues..guess not..

but I cant complain too much..the pc is on the old side..

 

thanks for your assistance too..

 

Tarcia

 

"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:%23s5JzhxoIHA.3652@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> Good and now you have Mike's answer, too which, somehow, was to be

expected.

> Drives are known to go bad, sooner or later. Too bad it had to be the case

> here. Try to find a good technician to do the work for you.

> Best of luck,

>

> Harry.

>

>

> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:epcasAwoIHA.1236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.

> >

> >

> > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

> > news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > > Is this what you were looking for?:

> > >

> > >

> > > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem

happens

> > > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could

be

> > > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I

> > > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing

the

> > > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was

due

> my

> > > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a

cookie

> by

> > > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without

further

> > > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking

> flight

> > > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those

details.

> > > --

> > > Mike Maltby

> > > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> > >

> > >

> > > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> > >

> > > > Hello everyone..

> > > >

> > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> > > >

> > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> > > > type of "clicking" noise..

> > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already

ran

> > > > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> > > > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> > > >

> > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks so much!

> > > >

> > > > Tarcia

> > >

> > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > > > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.

> > > > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks so much..

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> > > > > Hello everyone..

> > > > >

> > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> > > > >

> > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> > type

> > > of

> > > > > "clicking" noise..

> > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already

> ran

> > my

> > > > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> > anything....Id

> > > > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> > > > >

> > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks so much!

> > > > >

> > > > > Tarcia

> > > > > --

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're

saying.*

> > > > > Ralph Waldo Emerson

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest webster72n]

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

Your individual responses are most certainly appreciated and you are very

welcome, Tarcia.

If or when you aquire a new pc, you will have to consider your needs most of

all, in order not to 'overbuy'. Mike or Mart may have some suggestions for

you.

Best of luck,

 

Harry.

 

 

"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

news:%23wzJuz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> Thank you Harry..

> I did wonder about the HD before..and was trying to do things like recover

> hd space..which is darn harder than it looks..at least to me....I didnt

hear

> the clicking for a while and thought I had *fixed* the issues..guess not..

> but I cant complain too much..the pc is on the old side..

>

> thanks for your assistance too..

>

> Tarcia

>

> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:%23s5JzhxoIHA.3652@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> > Good and now you have Mike's answer, too which, somehow, was to be

> expected.

> > Drives are known to go bad, sooner or later. Too bad it had to be the

case

> > here. Try to find a good technician to do the work for you.

> > Best of luck,

> >

> > Harry.

> >

> >

> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > news:epcasAwoIHA.1236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > > Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.

> > >

> > >

> > > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > > > Is this what you were looking for?:

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem

> happens

> > > > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and

could

> be

> > > > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I

> > > > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing

> the

> > > > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was

> due

> > my

> > > > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a

> cookie

> > by

> > > > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without

> further

> > > > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking

> > flight

> > > > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those

> details.

> > > > --

> > > > Mike Maltby

> > > > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > Hello everyone..

> > > > >

> > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> > > > >

> > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a

> > > > > type of "clicking" noise..

> > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already

> ran

> > > > > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> > > > > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> > > > >

> > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks so much!

> > > > >

> > > > > Tarcia

> > > >

> > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > > > > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.

> > > > > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks so much..

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > > > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> > > > > > Hello everyone..

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear

a

> > > type

> > > > of

> > > > > > "clicking" noise..

> > > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive

already

> > ran

> > > my

> > > > > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> > > anything....Id

> > > > > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Thanks so much!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Tarcia

> > > > > > --

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're

> saying.*

> > > > > > Ralph Waldo Emerson

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest Mart]

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

> thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with pc

> specs and am unsure of what to look for...

 

Be guided by your wallet/purse!

 

In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie bits &

pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider replacing

the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even suggesting

that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement) HDD

(probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.

 

The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic tools

required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can be fun

with a resulting sense of achievement.

 

But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what I

mean..

 

Just a thought.

 

Mart

 

 

 

"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and have been

> putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time Ive

> used

> one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..

>

> Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the speakers..that was

> the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner than

> I

> thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with pc

> specs and am unsure of what to look for...

> *sigh*

>

> Thanks again,

> Tarcia

>

>

> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> Mike commented :-

>>

>> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing

>> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard

> disk

>> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

>>

>> Amen to that Mike!

>>

>> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months and,

>> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the loudspeakers

>> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding any

> other

>> odd activities.

>>

>> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,

> documents,

>> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any more,

> until

>> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the lot -

>> forever!

>>

>> Mart

>>

>>

>> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message

>> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

>> >

>> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing

>> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard

> disk

>> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

>> > --

>> > Mike Maltby

>> > mike.maltby@gmail.com

>> >

>> >

>> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

>> >

>> >> I understand it just fine.

>> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of

>> >> why that may happen sometimes,

>> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I

>> >> just have my Outlook Express open

>> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and

>> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

>> >

>>

>>

>

>

[Guest Honeysweet]

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

Hi Mart,

thank you for the idea about the HD...I appreciate your help..I am not that

handy yet with the pc...lol

But I have someone who can do it for me...would it even be worth doing in a

pc this old?

 

Thanks again,

Tarcia

 

 

 

"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

news:ur38kxEpIHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with

pc

> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

>

> Be guided by your wallet/purse!

>

> In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie bits

&

> pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider

replacing

> the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even

suggesting

> that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement) HDD

> (probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.

>

> The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic tools

> required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can be fun

> with a resulting sense of achievement.

>

> But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what I

> mean..

>

> Just a thought.

>

> Mart

>

>

>

> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and have

been

> > putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time Ive

> > used

> > one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..

> >

> > Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the speakers..that

was

> > the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner

than

> > I

> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with

pc

> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

> > *sigh*

> >

> > Thanks again,

> > Tarcia

> >

> >

> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> > news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> >> Mike commented :-

> >>

> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

nothing

> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard

> > disk

> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

> >>

> >> Amen to that Mike!

> >>

> >> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months and,

> >> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the

loudspeakers

> >> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding any

> > other

> >> odd activities.

> >>

> >> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,

> > documents,

> >> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any more,

> > until

> >> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the lot -

> >> forever!

> >>

> >> Mart

> >>

> >>

> >> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message

> >> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

> >> >

> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

nothing

> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard

> > disk

> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

> >> > --

> >> > Mike Maltby

> >> > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> >> >

> >> >

> >> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> >> >

> >> >> I understand it just fine.

> >> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of

> >> >> why that may happen sometimes,

> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I

> >> >> just have my Outlook Express open

> >> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware

and

> >> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest Honeysweet]

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

I really dont do much on my pc...so I definitely dont want to overbuy.

I just want to make sure it has a good graphics card because I like to use

sigs and tags, and some online games.

Im pretty boring when it comes to pc usage..lol

 

Have a great day Harry,

 

Tarcia

 

 

"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:eDBo7sBpIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> Your individual responses are most certainly appreciated and you are very

> welcome, Tarcia.

> If or when you aquire a new pc, you will have to consider your needs most

of

> all, in order not to 'overbuy'. Mike or Mart may have some suggestions for

> you.

> Best of luck,

>

> Harry.

>

>

> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:%23wzJuz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > Thank you Harry..

> > I did wonder about the HD before..and was trying to do things like

recover

> > hd space..which is darn harder than it looks..at least to me....I didnt

> hear

> > the clicking for a while and thought I had *fixed* the issues..guess

not..

> > but I cant complain too much..the pc is on the old side..

> >

> > thanks for your assistance too..

> >

> > Tarcia

> >

> > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

> > news:%23s5JzhxoIHA.3652@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> > > Good and now you have Mike's answer, too which, somehow, was to be

> > expected.

> > > Drives are known to go bad, sooner or later. Too bad it had to be the

> case

> > > here. Try to find a good technician to do the work for you.

> > > Best of luck,

> > >

> > > Harry.

> > >

> > >

> > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > news:epcasAwoIHA.1236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > > > Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > > news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > > > > Is this what you were looking for?:

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem

> > happens

> > > > > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and

> could

> > be

> > > > > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I

> > > > > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when

viewing

> > the

> > > > > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem

was

> > due

> > > my

> > > > > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a

> > cookie

> > > by

> > > > > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without

> > further

> > > > > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was

checking

> > > flight

> > > > > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those

> > details.

> > > > > --

> > > > > Mike Maltby

> > > > > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > > Hello everyone..

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear

a

> > > > > > type of "clicking" noise..

> > > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive

already

> > ran

> > > > > > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> > > > > > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Thanks so much!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Tarcia

> > > > >

> > > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > > > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > > > > > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.

> > > > > > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Thanks so much..

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > > > > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> > > > > > > Hello everyone..

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I

hear

> a

> > > > type

> > > > > of

> > > > > > > "clicking" noise..

> > > > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive

> already

> > > ran

> > > > my

> > > > > > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> > > > anything....Id

> > > > > > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > > > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Thanks so much!

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Tarcia

> > > > > > > --

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're

> > saying.*

> > > > > > > Ralph Waldo Emerson

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest webster72n]

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

 

Tarcia:

Now you have two things going, the HDD abd the GC.

Is the card you have still good enough for you, or do you want to replace it

also?

If so, it may be better for you to decide in favor of a new pc.

In the end: you're the boss! <lol>.

 

Harry.

 

 

"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

news:eFJSbNKqIHA.2256@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> I really dont do much on my pc...so I definitely dont want to overbuy.

> I just want to make sure it has a good graphics card because I like to use

> sigs and tags, and some online games.

> Im pretty boring when it comes to pc usage..lol

>

> Have a great day Harry,

>

> Tarcia

>

>

> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:eDBo7sBpIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > Your individual responses are most certainly appreciated and you are

very

> > welcome, Tarcia.

> > If or when you aquire a new pc, you will have to consider your needs

most

> of

> > all, in order not to 'overbuy'. Mike or Mart may have some suggestions

for

> > you.

> > Best of luck,

> >

> > Harry.

> >

> >

> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > news:%23wzJuz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > > Thank you Harry..

> > > I did wonder about the HD before..and was trying to do things like

> recover

> > > hd space..which is darn harder than it looks..at least to me....I

didnt

> > hear

> > > the clicking for a while and thought I had *fixed* the issues..guess

> not..

> > > but I cant complain too much..the pc is on the old side..

> > >

> > > thanks for your assistance too..

> > >

> > > Tarcia

> > >

> > > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > news:%23s5JzhxoIHA.3652@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> > > > Good and now you have Mike's answer, too which, somehow, was to be

> > > expected.

> > > > Drives are known to go bad, sooner or later. Too bad it had to be

the

> > case

> > > > here. Try to find a good technician to do the work for you.

> > > > Best of luck,

> > > >

> > > > Harry.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > > news:epcasAwoIHA.1236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > > > > Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > > > news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > > > > > Is this what you were looking for?:

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem

> > > happens

> > > > > > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and

> > could

> > > be

> > > > > > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example

I

> > > > > > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when

> viewing

> > > the

> > > > > > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem

> was

> > > due

> > > > my

> > > > > > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a

> > > cookie

> > > > by

> > > > > > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without

> > > further

> > > > > > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was

> checking

> > > > flight

> > > > > > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those

> > > details.

> > > > > > --

> > > > > > Mike Maltby

> > > > > > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > >

> > > > > > > Hello everyone..

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I

hear

> a

> > > > > > > type of "clicking" noise..

> > > > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive

> already

> > > ran

> > > > > > > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> > > > > > > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > > > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Thanks so much!

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Tarcia

> > > > > >

> > > > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > > > > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > > > > > > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted

it.

> > > > > > > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Thanks so much..

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > > > > > > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> > > > > > > > Hello everyone..

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I

> hear

> > a

> > > > > type

> > > > > > of

> > > > > > > > "clicking" noise..

> > > > > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive

> > already

> > > > ran

> > > > > my

> > > > > > > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding

> > > > > anything....Id

> > > > > > > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware

> > > > > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > Thanks so much!

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > Tarcia

> > > > > > > > --

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're

> > > saying.*

> > > > > > > > Ralph Waldo Emerson

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest Mart]

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

It really is your call Tarcia. If you only use it infrequently and you are

generally happy with its performance (i.e. pre-HDD issues!!) then, probably

yes - bearing in mind that WinMe is an obsolete operating system which is no

longer supported by MS.

 

On the other hand, if as you allude in your reply to Harry (elsewhere in

this thread), you'd like a few extra improvements - graphics and probably

speed for online gaming, then don't throw more money at your current PC.

Instead, put it towards a brand-new, basic PC - just shop around and make

sure you buy from a reliable (High Street) store. You don't need to buy an

expensive mid to high end machine and you'll still certainly see the

difference even at a basic price level from WinMe on an old PC. Try to buy

one with XP installed if you can, rather than Vista. But you'll most likely

find that most 'deals' will come with Vista installed. You'll soon get used

to it <g>

 

As I live on the other side of the 'pond' to you, I can't recommend any

bargains - just keep an eye on your national press for adverts for best

deals - and reliable stores!

 

Mart

 

 

"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

news:uKslZNKqIHA.2256@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> Hi Mart,

> thank you for the idea about the HD...I appreciate your help..I am not

> that

> handy yet with the pc...lol

> But I have someone who can do it for me...would it even be worth doing in

> a

> pc this old?

>

> Thanks again,

> Tarcia

>

>

>

> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> news:ur38kxEpIHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with

> pc

>> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

>>

>> Be guided by your wallet/purse!

>>

>> In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie bits

> &

>> pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider

> replacing

>> the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even

> suggesting

>> that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement) HDD

>> (probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.

>>

>> The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic tools

>> required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can be

>> fun

>> with a resulting sense of achievement.

>>

>> But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what I

>> mean..

>>

>> Just a thought.

>>

>> Mart

>>

>>

>>

>> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> > Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and have

> been

>> > putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time Ive

>> > used

>> > one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..

>> >

>> > Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the speakers..that

> was

>> > the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner

> than

>> > I

>> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with

> pc

>> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

>> > *sigh*

>> >

>> > Thanks again,

>> > Tarcia

>> >

>> >

>> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

>> > news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> >> Mike commented :-

>> >>

>> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

> nothing

>> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending

>> >> > hard

>> > disk

>> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

>> >>

>> >> Amen to that Mike!

>> >>

>> >> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months and,

>> >> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the

> loudspeakers

>> >> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding any

>> > other

>> >> odd activities.

>> >>

>> >> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,

>> > documents,

>> >> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any more,

>> > until

>> >> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the lot -

>> >> forever!

>> >>

>> >> Mart

>> >>

>> >>

>> >> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message

>> >> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

>> >> >

>> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

> nothing

>> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending

>> >> > hard

>> > disk

>> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

>> >> > --

>> >> > Mike Maltby

>> >> > mike.maltby@gmail.com

>> >> >

>> >> >

>> >> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

>> >> >

>> >> >> I understand it just fine.

>> >> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of

>> >> >> why that may happen sometimes,

>> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I

>> >> >> just have my Outlook Express open

>> >> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware

> and

>> >> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

>> >> >

>> >>

>> >>

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

>

>

[Guest Honeysweet]

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

I tought about just updating this one..I use it frequently..I dont do online

gaming with other *gamers*..

I just like to play basic games that are usually one person..such as

gamehouse or realarcade....those types...

I cant ..stand...vista....I have dealt with it because all the new pc's seem

to come with it and Ive used my brothers who all have vista..and Im

absolutely lost ..lol

I am more familiar with XP..but as youve said..most dont seem to come with

it anymore..

I actually lucked out and have never had too many issues with ME..but I do

want to get rid of it..

I was wondering if I could do it with this pc..just havent tried...I would

have to have someone do that also..as I dont

know how to change an OS....

I have just been keeping my eyes open for a deal...Ive seen some decent

prices..but then I wonder about the specs...and I just dont trust asking the

sales reps anymore....they arent very truthful

 

 

Tarcia

 

"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

news:erM8q5LqIHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> It really is your call Tarcia. If you only use it infrequently and you are

> generally happy with its performance (i.e. pre-HDD issues!!) then,

probably

> yes - bearing in mind that WinMe is an obsolete operating system which is

no

> longer supported by MS.

>

> On the other hand, if as you allude in your reply to Harry (elsewhere in

> this thread), you'd like a few extra improvements - graphics and probably

> speed for online gaming, then don't throw more money at your current PC.

> Instead, put it towards a brand-new, basic PC - just shop around and make

> sure you buy from a reliable (High Street) store. You don't need to buy an

> expensive mid to high end machine and you'll still certainly see the

> difference even at a basic price level from WinMe on an old PC. Try to buy

> one with XP installed if you can, rather than Vista. But you'll most

likely

> find that most 'deals' will come with Vista installed. You'll soon get

used

> to it <g>

>

> As I live on the other side of the 'pond' to you, I can't recommend any

> bargains - just keep an eye on your national press for adverts for best

> deals - and reliable stores!

>

> Mart

>

>

> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:uKslZNKqIHA.2256@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > Hi Mart,

> > thank you for the idea about the HD...I appreciate your help..I am not

> > that

> > handy yet with the pc...lol

> > But I have someone who can do it for me...would it even be worth doing

in

> > a

> > pc this old?

> >

> > Thanks again,

> > Tarcia

> >

> >

> >

> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> > news:ur38kxEpIHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar

with

> > pc

> >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

> >>

> >> Be guided by your wallet/purse!

> >>

> >> In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie

bits

> > &

> >> pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider

> > replacing

> >> the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even

> > suggesting

> >> that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement)

HDD

> >> (probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.

> >>

> >> The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic tools

> >> required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can be

> >> fun

> >> with a resulting sense of achievement.

> >>

> >> But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what I

> >> mean..

> >>

> >> Just a thought.

> >>

> >> Mart

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> >> news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> >> > Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and have

> > been

> >> > putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time

Ive

> >> > used

> >> > one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..

> >> >

> >> > Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the speakers..that

> > was

> >> > the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner

> > than

> >> > I

> >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar

with

> > pc

> >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

> >> > *sigh*

> >> >

> >> > Thanks again,

> >> > Tarcia

> >> >

> >> >

> >> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> >> > news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> >> >> Mike commented :-

> >> >>

> >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

> > nothing

> >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending

> >> >> > hard

> >> > disk

> >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

> >> >>

> >> >> Amen to that Mike!

> >> >>

> >> >> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months

and,

> >> >> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the

> > loudspeakers

> >> >> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding

any

> >> > other

> >> >> odd activities.

> >> >>

> >> >> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,

> >> > documents,

> >> >> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any

more,

> >> > until

> >> >> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the

lot -

> >> >> forever!

> >> >>

> >> >> Mart

> >> >>

> >> >>

> >> >> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message

> >> >> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

> >> >> >

> >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

> > nothing

> >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending

> >> >> > hard

> >> > disk

> >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

> >> >> > --

> >> >> > Mike Maltby

> >> >> > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> >> >> >

> >> >> >

> >> >> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> >> >> >

> >> >> >> I understand it just fine.

> >> >> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea

of

> >> >> >> why that may happen sometimes,

> >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes

I

> >> >> >> just have my Outlook Express open

> >> >> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware

> > and

> >> >> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

> >> >> >

> >> >>

> >> >>

> >> >

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest webster72n]

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

Your solution seems to be, to find a trustworthy pc-tech in your

neighborhood.

If that's not possible, you may have to be guided by suggestions from the

'pro's' here, like Mart or Mike, if they are so inclined, or someone else,

if you're lucky.

Hope you will be,

 

Harry.

 

 

"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

news:OoiotjgqIHA.1872@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> I tought about just updating this one..I use it frequently..I dont do

online

> gaming with other *gamers*..

> I just like to play basic games that are usually one person..such as

> gamehouse or realarcade....those types...

> I cant ..stand...vista....I have dealt with it because all the new pc's

seem

> to come with it and Ive used my brothers who all have vista..and Im

> absolutely lost ..lol

> I am more familiar with XP..but as youve said..most dont seem to come with

> it anymore..

> I actually lucked out and have never had too many issues with ME..but I do

> want to get rid of it..

> I was wondering if I could do it with this pc..just havent tried...I would

> have to have someone do that also..as I dont

> know how to change an OS....

> I have just been keeping my eyes open for a deal...Ive seen some decent

> prices..but then I wonder about the specs...and I just dont trust asking

the

> sales reps anymore....they arent very truthful

>

>

> Tarcia

>

> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> news:erM8q5LqIHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> > It really is your call Tarcia. If you only use it infrequently and you

are

> > generally happy with its performance (i.e. pre-HDD issues!!) then,

> probably

> > yes - bearing in mind that WinMe is an obsolete operating system which

is

> no

> > longer supported by MS.

> >

> > On the other hand, if as you allude in your reply to Harry (elsewhere in

> > this thread), you'd like a few extra improvements - graphics and

probably

> > speed for online gaming, then don't throw more money at your current PC.

> > Instead, put it towards a brand-new, basic PC - just shop around and

make

> > sure you buy from a reliable (High Street) store. You don't need to buy

an

> > expensive mid to high end machine and you'll still certainly see the

> > difference even at a basic price level from WinMe on an old PC. Try to

buy

> > one with XP installed if you can, rather than Vista. But you'll most

> likely

> > find that most 'deals' will come with Vista installed. You'll soon get

> used

> > to it <g>

> >

> > As I live on the other side of the 'pond' to you, I can't recommend any

> > bargains - just keep an eye on your national press for adverts for best

> > deals - and reliable stores!

> >

> > Mart

> >

> >

> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > news:uKslZNKqIHA.2256@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > > Hi Mart,

> > > thank you for the idea about the HD...I appreciate your help..I am not

> > > that

> > > handy yet with the pc...lol

> > > But I have someone who can do it for me...would it even be worth doing

> in

> > > a

> > > pc this old?

> > >

> > > Thanks again,

> > > Tarcia

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> > > news:ur38kxEpIHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> > >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar

> with

> > > pc

> > >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

> > >>

> > >> Be guided by your wallet/purse!

> > >>

> > >> In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie

> bits

> > > &

> > >> pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider

> > > replacing

> > >> the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even

> > > suggesting

> > >> that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement)

> HDD

> > >> (probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.

> > >>

> > >> The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic

tools

> > >> required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can

be

> > >> fun

> > >> with a resulting sense of achievement.

> > >>

> > >> But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what

I

> > >> mean..

> > >>

> > >> Just a thought.

> > >>

> > >> Mart

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

> > >> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> > >> news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > >> > Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and

have

> > > been

> > >> > putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time

> Ive

> > >> > used

> > >> > one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..

> > >> >

> > >> > Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the

speakers..that

> > > was

> > >> > the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc

sooner

> > > than

> > >> > I

> > >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar

> with

> > > pc

> > >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

> > >> > *sigh*

> > >> >

> > >> > Thanks again,

> > >> > Tarcia

> > >> >

> > >> >

> > >> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> > >> > news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > >> >> Mike commented :-

> > >> >>

> > >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

> > > nothing

> > >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending

> > >> >> > hard

> > >> > disk

> > >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

> > >> >>

> > >> >> Amen to that Mike!

> > >> >>

> > >> >> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months

> and,

> > >> >> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the

> > > loudspeakers

> > >> >> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding

> any

> > >> > other

> > >> >> odd activities.

> > >> >>

> > >> >> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,

> > >> > documents,

> > >> >> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any

> more,

> > >> > until

> > >> >> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the

> lot -

> > >> >> forever!

> > >> >>

> > >> >> Mart

> > >> >>

> > >> >>

> > >> >> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message

> > >> >> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> > >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

> > >> >> >

> > >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

> > > nothing

> > >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending

> > >> >> > hard

> > >> > disk

> > >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

> > >> >> > --

> > >> >> > Mike Maltby

> > >> >> > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> > >> >> >

> > >> >> >

> > >> >> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> > >> >> >

> > >> >> >> I understand it just fine.

> > >> >> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea

> of

> > >> >> >> why that may happen sometimes,

> > >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open.

Sometimes

> I

> > >> >> >> just have my Outlook Express open

> > >> >> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for

spyware

> > > and

> > >> >> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

> > >> >> >

> > >> >>

> > >> >>

> > >> >

> > >> >

> > >>

> > >>

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest Mart]

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

Can't really help you much further Tarcia, except to remind you that :-

 

1. If you want to upgrade (presumably to XP) then you'll need to confirm

that your existing PC is capable and compatible. Make and Model of existing

PC? Speed of CPU? (at least several hundred to 1000 MHz) Size of Memory

(RAM)? (256 - 512MB or more!)

 

2. You'll still need to replace your failing HDD

 

3. You'll need to purchase a copy of XP

 

4. You'll still have an old PC (How old is it anyway?)

 

5. You are (probably) well out of Warranty

 

6. Cost of a "Trusty" Techie (Thanks Harry) who is even prepared to

undertake the work

 

7. Will he be willing to maintain/support it? - At what price??

 

Offset those thoughts (and costs) against a 'Brand New' PC with 2 yrs

warranty - probably with an LCD monitor and (even if it does come with

Vista - and I'm sure you could eventually get used to it <g>) a current

(supported) operating system.

> I have just been keeping my eyes open for a deal...Ive seen some decent

> prices..but then I wonder about the specs...

 

Prices rather than 'specs' are probably the better indicator for most low to

medium end users. Competition is high - especially at High Street stores and

major (on-line?) retailers. No matter what brand name, most bits are made in

the far east and possibly in the same factories.

 

BTW - I'm not sure if Vista lets you set up in "Classic Mode" - similar

look, to Win9x - as XP does. Perhaps a Vista user may confirm?

 

Good after bad! - Not a great contest <g>

 

Mart

 

 

"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

news:OoiotjgqIHA.1872@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>I tought about just updating this one..I use it frequently..I dont do

>online

> gaming with other *gamers*..

> I just like to play basic games that are usually one person..such as

> gamehouse or realarcade....those types...

> I cant ..stand...vista....I have dealt with it because all the new pc's

> seem

> to come with it and Ive used my brothers who all have vista..and Im

> absolutely lost ..lol

> I am more familiar with XP..but as youve said..most dont seem to come with

> it anymore..

> I actually lucked out and have never had too many issues with ME..but I do

> want to get rid of it..

> I was wondering if I could do it with this pc..just havent tried...I would

> have to have someone do that also..as I dont

> know how to change an OS....

> I have just been keeping my eyes open for a deal...Ive seen some decent

> prices..but then I wonder about the specs...and I just dont trust asking

> the

> sales reps anymore....they arent very truthful

>

>

> Tarcia

>

> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> news:erM8q5LqIHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> It really is your call Tarcia. If you only use it infrequently and you

>> are

>> generally happy with its performance (i.e. pre-HDD issues!!) then,

> probably

>> yes - bearing in mind that WinMe is an obsolete operating system which is

> no

>> longer supported by MS.

>>

>> On the other hand, if as you allude in your reply to Harry (elsewhere in

>> this thread), you'd like a few extra improvements - graphics and probably

>> speed for online gaming, then don't throw more money at your current PC.

>> Instead, put it towards a brand-new, basic PC - just shop around and make

>> sure you buy from a reliable (High Street) store. You don't need to buy

>> an

>> expensive mid to high end machine and you'll still certainly see the

>> difference even at a basic price level from WinMe on an old PC. Try to

>> buy

>> one with XP installed if you can, rather than Vista. But you'll most

> likely

>> find that most 'deals' will come with Vista installed. You'll soon get

> used

>> to it <g>

>>

>> As I live on the other side of the 'pond' to you, I can't recommend any

>> bargains - just keep an eye on your national press for adverts for best

>> deals - and reliable stores!

>>

>> Mart

>>

>>

>> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:uKslZNKqIHA.2256@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> > Hi Mart,

>> > thank you for the idea about the HD...I appreciate your help..I am not

>> > that

>> > handy yet with the pc...lol

>> > But I have someone who can do it for me...would it even be worth doing

> in

>> > a

>> > pc this old?

>> >

>> > Thanks again,

>> > Tarcia

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

>> > news:ur38kxEpIHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar

> with

>> > pc

>> >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

>> >>

>> >> Be guided by your wallet/purse!

>> >>

>> >> In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie

> bits

>> > &

>> >> pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider

>> > replacing

>> >> the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even

>> > suggesting

>> >> that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement)

> HDD

>> >> (probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.

>> >>

>> >> The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic

>> >> tools

>> >> required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can be

>> >> fun

>> >> with a resulting sense of achievement.

>> >>

>> >> But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what I

>> >> mean..

>> >>

>> >> Just a thought.

>> >>

>> >> Mart

>> >>

>> >>

>> >>

>> >> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

>> >> news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> >> > Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and

>> >> > have

>> > been

>> >> > putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time

> Ive

>> >> > used

>> >> > one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..

>> >> >

>> >> > Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the

>> >> > speakers..that

>> > was

>> >> > the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner

>> > than

>> >> > I

>> >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar

> with

>> > pc

>> >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

>> >> > *sigh*

>> >> >

>> >> > Thanks again,

>> >> > Tarcia

>> >> >

>> >> >

>> >> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

>> >> > news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> >> >> Mike commented :-

>> >> >>

>> >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

>> > nothing

>> >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending

>> >> >> > hard

>> >> > disk

>> >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

>> >> >>

>> >> >> Amen to that Mike!

>> >> >>

>> >> >> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months

> and,

>> >> >> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the

>> > loudspeakers

>> >> >> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding

> any

>> >> > other

>> >> >> odd activities.

>> >> >>

>> >> >> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,

>> >> > documents,

>> >> >> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any

> more,

>> >> > until

>> >> >> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the

> lot -

>> >> >> forever!

>> >> >>

>> >> >> Mart

>> >> >>

>> >> >>

>> >> >> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message

>> >> >> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

>> >> >> >

>> >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

>> > nothing

>> >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending

>> >> >> > hard

>> >> > disk

>> >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

>> >> >> > --

>> >> >> > Mike Maltby

>> >> >> > mike.maltby@gmail.com

>> >> >> >

>> >> >> >

>> >> >> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

>> >> >> >

>> >> >> >> I understand it just fine.

>> >> >> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea

> of

>> >> >> >> why that may happen sometimes,

>> >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes

> I

>> >> >> >> just have my Outlook Express open

>> >> >> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for

>> >> >> >> spyware

>> > and

>> >> >> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

>> >> >> >

>> >> >>

>> >> >>

>> >> >

>> >> >

>> >>

>> >>

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

>

>

[Guest Honeysweet]

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

 

No worries Mart..you've helped me plenty!

but to answer your question..its a little over 4 years old...

 

At least I know whats going on and so now I can work from there..

 

Have a great day and thanks again for all of your help..

Im sure I'll need to pick your brain again though!..lol

 

Tarcia

 

"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

news:uq2ZeXjqIHA.4904@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> Can't really help you much further Tarcia, except to remind you that :-

>

> 1. If you want to upgrade (presumably to XP) then you'll need to confirm

> that your existing PC is capable and compatible. Make and Model of

existing

> PC? Speed of CPU? (at least several hundred to 1000 MHz) Size of Memory

> (RAM)? (256 - 512MB or more!)

>

> 2. You'll still need to replace your failing HDD

>

> 3. You'll need to purchase a copy of XP

>

> 4. You'll still have an old PC (How old is it anyway?)

>

> 5. You are (probably) well out of Warranty

>

> 6. Cost of a "Trusty" Techie (Thanks Harry) who is even prepared to

> undertake the work

>

> 7. Will he be willing to maintain/support it? - At what price??

>

> Offset those thoughts (and costs) against a 'Brand New' PC with 2 yrs

> warranty - probably with an LCD monitor and (even if it does come with

> Vista - and I'm sure you could eventually get used to it <g>) a current

> (supported) operating system.

>

> > I have just been keeping my eyes open for a deal...Ive seen some decent

> > prices..but then I wonder about the specs...

>

> Prices rather than 'specs' are probably the better indicator for most low

to

> medium end users. Competition is high - especially at High Street stores

and

> major (on-line?) retailers. No matter what brand name, most bits are made

in

> the far east and possibly in the same factories.

>

> BTW - I'm not sure if Vista lets you set up in "Classic Mode" - similar

> look, to Win9x - as XP does. Perhaps a Vista user may confirm?

>

> Good after bad! - Not a great contest <g>

>

> Mart

>

>

> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:OoiotjgqIHA.1872@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> >I tought about just updating this one..I use it frequently..I dont do

> >online

> > gaming with other *gamers*..

> > I just like to play basic games that are usually one person..such as

> > gamehouse or realarcade....those types...

> > I cant ..stand...vista....I have dealt with it because all the new pc's

> > seem

> > to come with it and Ive used my brothers who all have vista..and Im

> > absolutely lost ..lol

> > I am more familiar with XP..but as youve said..most dont seem to come

with

> > it anymore..

> > I actually lucked out and have never had too many issues with ME..but I

do

> > want to get rid of it..

> > I was wondering if I could do it with this pc..just havent tried...I

would

> > have to have someone do that also..as I dont

> > know how to change an OS....

> > I have just been keeping my eyes open for a deal...Ive seen some decent

> > prices..but then I wonder about the specs...and I just dont trust asking

> > the

> > sales reps anymore....they arent very truthful

> >

> >

> > Tarcia

> >

> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> > news:erM8q5LqIHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> >> It really is your call Tarcia. If you only use it infrequently and you

> >> are

> >> generally happy with its performance (i.e. pre-HDD issues!!) then,

> > probably

> >> yes - bearing in mind that WinMe is an obsolete operating system which

is

> > no

> >> longer supported by MS.

> >>

> >> On the other hand, if as you allude in your reply to Harry (elsewhere

in

> >> this thread), you'd like a few extra improvements - graphics and

probably

> >> speed for online gaming, then don't throw more money at your current

PC.

> >> Instead, put it towards a brand-new, basic PC - just shop around and

make

> >> sure you buy from a reliable (High Street) store. You don't need to buy

> >> an

> >> expensive mid to high end machine and you'll still certainly see the

> >> difference even at a basic price level from WinMe on an old PC. Try to

> >> buy

> >> one with XP installed if you can, rather than Vista. But you'll most

> > likely

> >> find that most 'deals' will come with Vista installed. You'll soon get

> > used

> >> to it <g>

> >>

> >> As I live on the other side of the 'pond' to you, I can't recommend any

> >> bargains - just keep an eye on your national press for adverts for best

> >> deals - and reliable stores!

> >>

> >> Mart

> >>

> >>

> >> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> >> news:uKslZNKqIHA.2256@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> >> > Hi Mart,

> >> > thank you for the idea about the HD...I appreciate your help..I am

not

> >> > that

> >> > handy yet with the pc...lol

> >> > But I have someone who can do it for me...would it even be worth

doing

> > in

> >> > a

> >> > pc this old?

> >> >

> >> > Thanks again,

> >> > Tarcia

> >> >

> >> >

> >> >

> >> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> >> > news:ur38kxEpIHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> >> >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar

> > with

> >> > pc

> >> >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

> >> >>

> >> >> Be guided by your wallet/purse!

> >> >>

> >> >> In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie

> > bits

> >> > &

> >> >> pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider

> >> > replacing

> >> >> the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even

> >> > suggesting

> >> >> that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement)

> > HDD

> >> >> (probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.

> >> >>

> >> >> The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic

> >> >> tools

> >> >> required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can

be

> >> >> fun

> >> >> with a resulting sense of achievement.

> >> >>

> >> >> But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what

I

> >> >> mean..

> >> >>

> >> >> Just a thought.

> >> >>

> >> >> Mart

> >> >>

> >> >>

> >> >>

> >> >> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message

> >> >> news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> >> >> > Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and

> >> >> > have

> >> > been

> >> >> > putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st

time

> > Ive

> >> >> > used

> >> >> > one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..

> >> >> >

> >> >> > Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the

> >> >> > speakers..that

> >> > was

> >> >> > the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc

sooner

> >> > than

> >> >> > I

> >> >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar

> > with

> >> > pc

> >> >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...

> >> >> > *sigh*

> >> >> >

> >> >> > Thanks again,

> >> >> > Tarcia

> >> >> >

> >> >> >

> >> >> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

> >> >> > news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> >> >> >> Mike commented :-

> >> >> >>

> >> >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

> >> > nothing

> >> >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an

impending

> >> >> >> > hard

> >> >> > disk

> >> >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

> >> >> >>

> >> >> >> Amen to that Mike!

> >> >> >>

> >> >> >> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months

> > and,

> >> >> >> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the

> >> > loudspeakers

> >> >> >> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis,

notwithstanding

> > any

> >> >> > other

> >> >> >> odd activities.

> >> >> >>

> >> >> >> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,

> >> >> > documents,

> >> >> >> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any

> > more,

> >> >> > until

> >> >> >> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the

> > lot -

> >> >> >> forever!

> >> >> >>

> >> >> >> Mart

> >> >> >>

> >> >> >>

> >> >> >> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message

> >> >> >> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> >> >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

> >> >> >> >

> >> >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have

> >> > nothing

> >> >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an

impending

> >> >> >> > hard

> >> >> > disk

> >> >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

> >> >> >> > --

> >> >> >> > Mike Maltby

> >> >> >> > mike.maltby@gmail.com

> >> >> >> >

> >> >> >> >

> >> >> >> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> >> >> >> >

> >> >> >> >> I understand it just fine.

> >> >> >> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an

idea

> > of

> >> >> >> >> why that may happen sometimes,

> >> >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open.

Sometimes

> > I

> >> >> >> >> just have my Outlook Express open

> >> >> >> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for

> >> >> >> >> spyware

> >> > and

> >> >> >> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

> >> >> >> >

> >> >> >>

> >> >> >>

> >> >> >

> >> >> >

> >> >>

> >> >>

> >> >

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

>