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Kris_in_SJ
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Calling all computer whizzes!
« on: Jul 23rd, 2007, 7:54pm » |
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Somehow - I don't know where or how - I picked up an Adware module, as well as something that looks like an exec. file that appears to be malware.
I tend to be a computer Nazi and run AdAware every couple of days. It says it can't remove these objects:
C:\windows\system32\SHDOCVW.dll
C:\windows\system32\shdocvw.dll
One file in all caps - one in small letters. I can't delete them manually - have tried from Windows Explorer.
Any ideas???!!!
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Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
« Reply #2 on: Jul 23rd, 2007, 8:13pm » |
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yeah..... what he said 
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Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
« Reply #3 on: Jul 23rd, 2007, 9:56pm » |
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If you google the file names, you will see they are both required parts of Windows.
Please read the info google provides before trying to delete them.
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Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
« Reply #4 on: Jul 24th, 2007, 9:49am » |
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Thanks all,
I found the answer on an AdAware blog. Seems they just had a faulty update that caused the problem. Downloaded the newest update and all is clean.
Kris
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Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
« Reply #5 on: Jul 24th, 2007, 10:46am » |
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This is a question I have wanted to ask since I've been on this site...but was afraid to for fear of looking even stupider...
It's about the "more smilies" function. When I click on it, and the window comes up, every time I move the cursor towards it...it closes. I have to try many times to actually have it not disappear.
I do notice the at the bottom "more smilies"....and click on to it...it works...eventually. Does this happen to everyone? Is there a correct way to do this so it doesn't disappear? Thanks in advance...in anyone responds.
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Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
« Reply #6 on: Jul 24th, 2007, 10:53am » |
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Sounds like you may have popup windows blocked on your pc. Could that be the case?
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Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
« Reply #7 on: Jul 24th, 2007, 10:57am » |
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Karla,
How would I disengage that? Where do I go...explain to me as if Im a five year old...I don't understand many terms...is that on the "profile" function? Im not sure if it's me you're responding to...if so...is that the case?
I thank you for responding and for your much needed instruction. Thoughtfully, Sherri
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Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
« Reply #8 on: Jul 24th, 2007, 11:16am » |
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In my profile, I do have all the boxes checked to enable Pop-ups, etc....also I would like to have a picture different than the choices offered.
Is there a site with pictures...kind of like the one's Charlie uses...I have no idea how to "transfer" one...is the "cut and paste" idea??? And again where can I go to find a picture that's more "me"? Again, thank you in advance, if anyone responds...I appreciate your help alot Karla.
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Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
« Reply #9 on: Jul 24th, 2007, 1:18pm » |
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If you have a picture you like (on your computer), let me know and I will make it possible for you to use it as your standard picture. I'll walk you through it, it's easy. Even easier if you know how to use email.
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Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
« Reply #10 on: Jul 24th, 2007, 1:56pm » |
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Thanks Fu!!
Any suggestions on sites I may go to to find a picture that expresses me...as I said, Charlie found this great site...www.kolobok.us...I also like art...flowers...let me know...thanks for responding and being kind enought to offer your help. Sherri
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