I noticed you didn't include virus and spyware
scans for those free downloads to help with
everything they promise but don't tell you about
startup programs and registry items that fool
with your pc.
If you don't have virus protection, Symantec
test your computer's exposer to online threats.
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?l
angid=ie&venid=sym
If you don't have reliable spyware removal, you
can get it with spybot free at :
http://www.net-integration.net/index.php?page=sp
ybotsd#clean
I suggest you run the spybot scan. It will run
awhile. WHen finished ,clean recommended. Some
entries will be in memory. The program ask if
you would like to fix at next boot up. Reply yes
It has an automatic backup so you can restore
fixes.
You'll also need to remove startup registry
items also. Highjackthis is available free at:
http://www.net-integration.net/index.php?
They can help you with interpreting logs. Just
follow their instructions. You can wait for
their interpretation or you can look for 04
startup entries. I suggest you delete any
software startup thats not store bought
software.
