re: Can't open folders or enter my computer
Friday, May 28, 2004 at 4:19 pm
Windows 98 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Ms. Eagle
(33670 messages posted)
In addition to JmC's instructions, it's important to clear out all temp folders.
If you still have problems, after following the instructions you've gotten so far,
run HijackThis and post a log on the forum.
Clear out your TIF and other temp files. Go into Internet Options - General tab.
Delete temporary internet files, and choose to delete all Offline content. In Settings,
set the size of your TIF folder between 5 - 10 MB. Start - Find - Files or folders
- in the named box, type: *.tmp and choose Edit - select all - File - delete. Empty
the contents of the C:\Windows\temp folder and C:\temp folder, if you have one. Empty
Recycle bin.
Download 'Hijack This' Unzip 'HT' into a "Folder", any folder but a
temp folder. It creates backups. Close all browser windows and run it offline. Double
click the .Exe file to run it. Choose Scan. It'll display a list.Most of the entries
listed are necessary or required entries. Don't fix anything, until you know which
items to fix.
You can check here for a description of the entries in the log:
HijackThisTutorial
After the scan is finished, the Scan button will turn into Save Log. Press that and
copy/paste the contents in a post. Before posting your message, choose this Option:
Check this box to preserve your spacing, etc....
I suggest installing SpywareBlaster for prevention. Check for and download updates
after installing it, and frequently thereafter. Enable protection for Restricted
sites, as well as IE. There's SpywareGuard, if you want to use both: JavaCoolSoftware.com
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