babs10
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posted on October 28, 2005 07:45:28 PM new
I have been having problems with my computer and am pretty pc illiterate. It keeps freezing and I have to keep restarting it. Also, when I do, a box pops up and says my windows configuration is invalid to run windows setup program to stop this. And when I do restart it takes forever for my stuff on the bottomto show up so I can go somewhere. I put the floppy disc in but no box pops up, where do I go to bring this box up? I would appreciate any help. I guess it is time for a new one it,s obsolete but, that isn,t in the funds right now soooo. Also, a Mccaffee box has started to appear like every other day and says I need to restart my pc to install update where it used to just tell me it had updated and continue what I am doing. Anyone know if this is part of my own problem or is Macaffee now doing this? Sorry if this is too much information!!!!!!
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toasted36
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posted on October 28, 2005 07:53:53 PM new
I can help with the floppy part ...click on my computer ...then click on 3-1/2 Floppy A drive
Edited to add you might try run a pitstop check on it
http://www.pcpitstop.com/default.asp
[ edited by toasted36 on Oct 28, 2005 07:55 PM ]
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alldings
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posted on October 28, 2005 07:57:38 PM new
Did you try disk clean up or disk defrag?
Click programs, accessories, system tools,
clean disk follow directions in the box.
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sparkz
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posted on October 28, 2005 08:02:22 PM new
It almost sounds like you may have shut down your computer during a McAfee update. You may have to log onto their site and manually update your AV program, then run a complete scan to eliminate the possibility of a virus. Take the results with a grain of salt and log onto Trendmicro.com and let their housecall function scan your system for viruses. Be sure to do the usuual things first, such as clearing your cache and deleting your cookies.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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babs10
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posted on October 28, 2005 08:07:32 PM new
files that pc checked to delete 1. temp internet files 2. downloaded program files (activex java). Is it safe to delete these?
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babs10
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posted on October 28, 2005 08:09:27 PM new
I deleted cookies what is clearing your cache? I really am pc illiterate!
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dadofstickboy
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posted on October 28, 2005 08:15:24 PM new
go to tools, internet options, delete files.
That's your cashe.
What version of windows are you running?
If it's XP do a restore.
To a date prior to the problem.
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toasted36
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posted on October 28, 2005 08:16:14 PM new
right click on your Internet Explorer Icon on your desk top and then click properties...under the general tab you'll see delete cookies and delete files about half way down...it's safe to do both
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babs10
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posted on October 28, 2005 08:16:36 PM new
thanks for that info..windows 98
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toasted36
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posted on October 28, 2005 08:23:31 PM new
I would also download and run Ad-aware...that will clean up all kinds of things that really slow computers down to a crawl,like spy ware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
My husband said it sounds like you might have a over heating problem,so if cleaning and spy removal doesn't help you should have someone look at your fans inside the computer they could be clogged up with dust or have just stopped working altogether
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babs10
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posted on October 28, 2005 08:30:54 PM new
I didn,t even know these things were out there...like ad-ware and pcpitstop...is it really safe to download these? Now I,m getting paranoid....You guys have been so helpful, I will try all of this. Thank you.. thank you
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toasted36
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posted on October 28, 2005 09:34:39 PM new
lol babs we have all tried them and have never had any problems with either program. There are alot of programs that are not safe but pretty much anything C-net has to offer is safe as safe can get. I think Tom gave us the PCpitstop link and it's safe I've done it probably 5 or 6 times .Glassgirl will come along and help some I'm sure ,she has all kinds of help for computer problems .Also BitDefender and Trend are the best free on-line scans for viruses if you feel your MacAffee is missing a possible virus
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tOMWiii
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posted on October 29, 2005 03:14:52 AM new
Ralphie's fave FREE problem scanner here at PC-PIT-STOP:
http://www.pcpitstop.com/default.asp
...and FREEBIE TOOLS from TREND:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
[ edited by tOMWiii on Oct 29, 2005 03:15 AM ]
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sciclone2000
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posted on October 29, 2005 05:46:42 AM new
You should also download spybot seek & destroy and spyware blaster.
Spyware blaster: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Spybot S&D: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
Tony.
In a world without walls or fences who needs Windows and Gates?
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dacreson
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posted on October 29, 2005 06:03:11 AM new
Hello,
All the above is excellent advice and you should do them. That said remember that a computer is like a baby, when it is sick it don't tell you what is wrong very well.
I once had a computer overheating which was telling me all sorts of strange stuff. A really dirty computer can do very strange stuff as well a froze chip fan etc. Usually when you are at that stang is time for a new one. Hope it went well. David 
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dacreson
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posted on October 29, 2005 06:09:25 AM new
Also Win 98 and McCaffy have some compatibility issues. When I have Win 98 I finally went to Norton. McCaffy uses shared files so be careful in deleting (If you do) However if you have had it a while probably not the issue. David
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on October 29, 2005 07:34:11 AM new
Babs - I have Macaffee and this past week I have noticed a increase in installations too. It doesn't always require me to shut down.
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tOMWiii
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posted on October 29, 2005 08:14:41 AM new
My experience with CrapAfee & WIN98 was NOT a happy one -- I had a GATEWAY back then, & they basically told me that CrapAfee & WIN98 were incompatable & to install NORTON (after a COMPLETE UNINSTALL of CrapAfee) -- worked like a charm ever after...
"I'm looking forward to a good night's sleep on the soil of a friend."—On the prospect of visiting Denmark, Washington D.C., June 29, 2005
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glassgrl
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posted on October 29, 2005 08:55:02 AM new
I will never ever buy Norton or McAfee again. I would go with Avast every time. They have an excellent FREE program but also a paid edition - which I would buy over the others.
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