23 May 05
Originally posted by shavixmirDude, that's just weird.
I use two different browsers: Internet explorer and Firefox (which is far better in most respects).
Now, neither of my browsers will work! I've removed them, re-installed them, gave them kisses and told them sweet things, but they just won't work!
Does anyone know what the matter could be? I did the online virus-scan thing over my computer and it ...[text shortened]... night before-voice: "How did you post this then??"
The computer browser: windows explorer.
First of all, never use IE again if you don't have to.
If you see the browser app in Task Manager - try clicking on your browser and then click on the Switch To button.
If this doesn't work, I don't have a clue...
23 May 05
Originally posted by shavixmirShaver! How about getting a new clean harddrive, and erasing the system off your old one once you have the new one up? That way you don't need to erase EVERYTHING from the harddrive?
Thanks for the help everyone.
However, my gut instincts tell me that I'm gonna have to format this bastard to achieve total piece of mind.
ES
23 May 05
Originally posted by PhlabibitLook at me Phlabibit...
Shaver! How about getting a new clean harddrive, and erasing the system off your old one once you have the new one up? That way you don't need to erase EVERYTHING from the harddrive?
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Look at me...
Now, do I look like someone who has the faintest idea of what you are on about?
Are you suggesting my harddrive is dirty?
23 May 05
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Originally posted by shavixmirJust make sure you turn off the computer before starting with the soap and water.
Look at me Phlabibit...
Look at me...
Now, do I look like someone who has the faintest idea of what you are on about?
Are you suggesting my harddrive is dirty?
23 May 05
Originally posted by shavixmirYou said you were going to Reformat the drive, right? That erases it.
Look at me Phlabibit...
Look at me...
Now, do I look like someone who has the faintest idea of what you are on about?
Are you suggesting my harddrive is dirty?
I say get a new one, and plug your old one in after you get the new one running. That way you don't lose any info.
This can only be done if you have room for a second harddrive, and know how to enslave the second one.
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23 May 05
Originally posted by shavixmirBefore you resort to such dramatic measures, can I make a suggestion?
Look at me Phlabibit...
Look at me...
Now, do I look like someone who has the faintest idea of what you are on about?
Are you suggesting my harddrive is dirty?
A similar thing happened to me some months ago.
I tracked the problem down to a corrupt registry key, which I wasn't able to fix, as I didn't have the correct values to plug in.
I removed Firefox, including manually removing all references to it in the registry.
Then I followed the instructions on www.microsoft.com on completely removing IE from my system.
I then restarted the computer and reinstalled both browsers.
That was just before Christmas, and so far, it's worked just fine.
Good luck.
23 May 05
Originally posted by martin williamsI'm getting an image of Shavix behaving like the 2 guys from Zoolander when they were trying to get files out of a computer... beating and flipping the machine like a couple monkeys looking for a door to pop open and have files come out.
Before you resort to such dramatic measures, can I make a suggestion?
A similar thing happened to me some months ago.
I tracked the problem down to a corrupt registry key, which I wasn't able to fix, as I didn't have the correct values to plug in.
I removed Firefox, including manually removing all references to it in the registry.
Then I follow ...[text shortened]... both browsers.
That was just before Christmas, and so far, it's worked just fine.
Good luck.
Gah!
ES
23 May 05
Originally posted by foilWhen it happened to me, Clicking on either icon elicited no more response than a couple of seconds of eggtimer on the screen.
Just curious, but what does " neither browser will work" mean ? They can't load web pages, or nothing happens when you double click, or something else ??
23 May 05
Originally posted by shavixmirNow that's just weird.
Actually, if you walk away from the computer (after clicking on either browser) and stay away for 30 minutes, they do eventually pop on....
Try throwing your computer out of an upstairs window.
Preferably into a swimming pool.
The help desk is now closed ;o)
23 May 05
Originally posted by shavixmir
Actually, if you walk away from the computer (after clicking on either browser) and stay away for 30 minutes, they do eventually pop on....
Your PC is probably overloaded with Adware which can seriously slow down your internet applications. This includes messing around with your web browsers and latching on their own nefarious code. Do you have anything like "Spybot" or "Adaware"?
"Spybot - Search & Destroy" can be downloaded from http://www.tucows.com/preview/310138
"Adaware" can be download from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
There is also a free online scanner at http://www.pestscan.com .
The free scanner would not remove the pests for you but it would let you know the paths for the files or registry entries which could be a problem.
A word of warning though. Editing the registry without you knowing what you are doing can seriously damage your PC's health!