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Old 12-02-2004, 10:42 PM
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Looks like registry digging for me

unless someone has a patch
Old 12-02-2004, 10:47 PM
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i got a program that fixes reg problems automatically. maybe you can get a free demo, or a free version from downloads.com stupid thing actually works too
Old 12-02-2004, 10:50 PM
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I have regcleaner Josh, but I gotta find the right one to can
Old 12-02-2004, 11:39 PM
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Try system restore first. That'll get rid of any bad reg entries.
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Originally Posted by Princess Jeanie
I'm not sure if this is really gonna help but I've been having annoying computer programs, and decided to just delete every file that was created on the day I downloaded the problem file. So, I just searched that day'* worth of created files and went through deleting. It'* nontechnical but might help you find any hidden files that were loaded.

edit: this might be obvious (granted it wasn't at first to me). when you run the search, run it on your entire C drive and make sure it is searching for files created that day and in all of the subfolders and hidden drives.
DO NOT do this! Many system files are changed, modifed and created everytime the computer is turned on.
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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
Originally Posted by Princess Jeanie
I'm not sure if this is really gonna help but I've been having annoying computer programs, and decided to just delete every file that was created on the day I downloaded the problem file. So, I just searched that day'* worth of created files and went through deleting. It'* nontechnical but might help you find any hidden files that were loaded.

edit: this might be obvious (granted it wasn't at first to me). when you run the search, run it on your entire C drive and make sure it is searching for files created that day and in all of the subfolders and hidden drives.
DO NOT do this! Many system files are changed, modifed and created everytime the computer is turned on.
And definatly don't delete explorer.exe ... My sister did that once....
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Originally Posted by Damemorder
Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
Originally Posted by Princess Jeanie
I'm not sure if this is really gonna help but I've been having annoying computer programs, and decided to just delete every file that was created on the day I downloaded the problem file. So, I just searched that day'* worth of created files and went through deleting. It'* nontechnical but might help you find any hidden files that were loaded.

edit: this might be obvious (granted it wasn't at first to me). when you run the search, run it on your entire C drive and make sure it is searching for files created that day and in all of the subfolders and hidden drives.
DO NOT do this! Many system files are changed, modifed and created everytime the computer is turned on.
And definatly don't delete explorer.exe ... My sister did that once....
Ouch, so maybe I give out bad advice (wouldn't be the first time). It worked for me when trying to root out a virus once but I was actually a bit careful with it (although, now that makes me think that might be where my Rio software went...hmmm....).
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what did you do to your sister??
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