Error Message when I turn on my computer (data1.dat not found)

[Maria]

Hi,

Every time I turn on my computer I receive a message that states,
data1.dat not found. Can you please tell me how I can fix this.

Thank you

 

[purplehaz]

Sounds like spyware or a home page hijacker.

Run these tools weekly
spybot -- http://www.safer-networking.org/
ad-aware -- http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
HiJackThis - http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/

 

[Guest]

It might be adware, but if it's a legitimate program that's had its file lost or corrupted, try this. First run a disk check on your hard drive(s). If after the required reboot for the boot/system drives the error remains, hold down the Windows key and click the 'r' key. In the run box type "msconfig". In the msconfig window click the "Startup" tab to see the programs that are starting automatically. Click the "General" tab and select "Selective Startup" and then deselect "Load Startup Items". Reboot. If the problem goes away isolate by selecting half of the calls in the "Startup" tab and so on. If you find the problem call you can reinstall the program. If the problem doesn't go away then it's not one of those startup items.