Computer going crazy.

Lancer232 · Apr 29, 2008 1:07 AM

I dunno why, but whenever I try to look at my comps folders, my startbar disappears with my folder window, anyone know why?

Doppelgangergang · Apr 29, 2008 1:14 AM

What's your OS?

(Windows 98? Windows XP? Mac OSX? etc..)

Antr the Rolf · Apr 29, 2008 1:32 AM

tip for you...get a PC updated(if it isn't)and get Vista

Doppelgangergang · Apr 29, 2008 1:34 AM

Windows XP runs on a very weak system. Vista, however, may lag down systems.

Do you have any anti-virus installed? Are they updated every day?

EDIT: If you have Vista, BE SURE TO INSTALL SERVICE PACK 1. THIS CORRECTS A VISTA GLITCH WHERE YOUR COMPUTER GOES HORRIBLY SLOW.

Antr the Rolf · Apr 29, 2008 1:37 AM

I got Home Preiumn when we got it..then I got Office Acess 2007 too not tooo long ago.

CynderFan101 · Apr 29, 2008 1:38 AM

oh my gosh...my computer is really crazy. it may be because somebody's trying to hack into my security. hmm

Doppelgangergang · Apr 29, 2008 1:40 AM

CynderFan101 wrote:

oh my gosh...my computer is really crazy. it may be because somebody's trying to hack into my security.

Do you have any firewall and antivirus installed?

Antr the Rolf · Apr 29, 2008 1:41 AM

or try to get McAFee..it came with this pc.

Doppelgangergang · Apr 29, 2008 1:46 AM

I have AVG for my Anti-virus, ZoneAlarm for my firewall and Spybot for my extra cleaners. They work well.

Be sure to update the anti-virus and extra cleaners at least once a week. Firewalls can stay for months.

The security system I have is totally built out of free downloads.

Antr the Rolf · Apr 29, 2008 2:03 AM

<D Nothing like free!The price evryone wants!

Doppelgangergang · Apr 29, 2008 2:05 AM

Though there are some "paid" parts on the security system, like the two internet routers at the basement. :s

But, yes, free it is. big_smile

Antr the Rolf · Apr 29, 2008 2:18 AM

you mean the "house holders"Or else the house is on lockdown?XD you're so lucky!I've got to get off on my cufew..mostly..I sneak on here sometimes at night..but my mom's cool with this thing.

Doppelgangergang · Apr 29, 2008 2:25 AM

The routers transmit the internet to my laptop wirelessly.

Anyway, I'm the system admin and I control all the internet in the house, so my parents can't access this site. Or the DoDR. Heheheh...

BACK ON TOPIC

Some programs are glitchy and can cause the taskbar to disappear.

Press the windows button (between CTRL and ALT) on the keyboard and it *may* restore the taskbar.

Zekira Drake · Apr 29, 2008 2:28 AM

You have to PAY to get transmission from the stinkin' router?! O_O

Doppelgangergang · Apr 29, 2008 2:29 AM

Zekira Drake wrote:

You have to PAY to get transmission from the stinkin' router?! O_O

NO! I paid for the hardware! To buy the routers! Not to transmit or receive!

Zekira Drake · Apr 29, 2008 2:35 AM

You got me on weird there Lol.

You wrote:

Though there are some "paid" parts on the security system, like the two internet routers at the basement.

It really sounded like you are paying to use the router lol.

Lancer232 · Apr 29, 2008 7:40 PM

I've got XP Home Edition SP 2 with Symantec AntiVirus and Spyware Doctor, and no, the windows button doesn't work, the startbar literally crashes. It doesn't if I look at my folders with a program's open or save function, and yes, my comp is up to date and my AV is too, Spyware Doctor almost never gets updated because the company doesn't release many.

Doppelgangergang · Apr 29, 2008 7:47 PM

Lancer232 wrote:

Spyware Doctor almost never gets updated because the company doesn't release many.

If it never gets updated, seriously, trash it. An outdated security system has no protection at all. sad

I'm using this for my Anti-Spyware: Spybot S/D

Lancer232 · Apr 29, 2008 7:49 PM

Well that may be the case, but if I did...I'd get in a wholop of trouble, and it does work...all the ads I see infect me with advertising SWs and SpyDr. takes them right off. But yea, if I can't get this fixed, I'll resort to a complete Computer Rebuild...although I'd lose craploads of stuff, it'd help.

Doppelgangergang · Apr 29, 2008 7:52 PM

P.S: Be sure to have a firewall. That filters your internet at the first place and stops hackers and viruses from coming in the first place.

Lancer232 · Apr 29, 2008 7:55 PM

Like I said, I'll resort to a computer rebuild, I just have to get a flash drive and save my vital things...like my pictures and my GMAX files...definately don't want to lose those.

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