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02-21-2007, 04:20 AM
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Can't run any programs after dial-up
When I dial-up to the internet, I can't run ANY PROGRAMS!! I can use programs that have already booted up fine, but when I try to run a program, it just gives me the hour glass for a second and then does't run the program
 !!I think it's something to do with Windows Update, cos it freezes until the Update icon appears in the taskbar... This can take 30 secs-5 mins  !!!Any solutions?? Acer 2.4Ghz Celeron 512mb Ram XP Home |
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02-21-2007, 05:01 AM
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Which operating system you using?
Do a scan for malware.
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02-21-2007, 07:42 AM
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Disable automatic updates. Do your updates manually when it's convenient. Automatic updates with dialup can be a real headache.
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02-22-2007, 12:48 AM
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Quote:
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02-22-2007, 08:42 AM
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You may have misunderstood me - go into control panel, automatic updates and totally disable them. Windows Security Center will complain but ignore it.
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02-22-2007, 07:49 PM
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kk will do
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03-07-2007, 03:35 AM
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Well I am still having the same problem with automatic updates turned off and all scans didn't find anything...
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03-10-2007, 06:57 AM
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C'mon guys is there anyone who can help me!?
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03-10-2007, 08:27 PM
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this started doing this just recently, correct? what changed on your system that may have caused this? new programs, hardware, etc.. ?
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03-10-2007, 10:48 PM
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Well I really can't say as I bought this computer, copied all of my data from my old one to this one, installed all of my programs and then about a week later it started happening. It is really random as it did it yesterday, but not today...
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03-11-2007, 01:38 AM
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Hmm, in this case, I will go with TimPoet and agree, you should scan for malware.
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03-16-2007, 02:10 AM
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Just scanned again. Nothing found!!
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