Malware

[Honeysweet]

Hello everyone..

Does anyone know of a good malware detector?

For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a type of
"clicking" noise..
so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran my
anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding anything....Id
like to check, but am unsure of which malware
detection program is a good one for Windows ME.

Does anyone know of any good malware programs?

Thanks so much!

Tarcia
--


*Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*
Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

[Mike M]

By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem happens
when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could be
due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I
observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing the
Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was due my
internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a cookie by
the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without further
problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking flight
details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those details.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello everyone..
>
> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
>
> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> type of "clicking" noise..
> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran
> my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
>
> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Tarcia

 

[Honeysweet]

Malware help please

someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.
I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?

Thanks so much..


"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hello everyone..
>
> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
>
> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a type of
> "clicking" noise..
> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran my
> anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding anything....Id
> like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
>
> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Tarcia
> --
>
>
> *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*
> Ralph Waldo Emerson
>
>

 

[webster72n]

Re: Malware help please

Is this what you were looking for?:


By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem happens
when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could be
due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I
observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing the
Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was due my
internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a cookie by
the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without further
problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking flight
details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those details.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello everyone..
>
> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
>
> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> type of "clicking" noise..
> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran
> my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
>
> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Tarcia

"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.
> I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?
>
> Thanks so much..
>
>
> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > Hello everyone..
> >
> > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> >
> > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a type
of
> > "clicking" noise..
> > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran my
> > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding anything....Id
> > like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> >
> > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> >
> > Thanks so much!
> >
> > Tarcia
> > --
> >
> >
> > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*
> > Ralph Waldo Emerson
> >
> >
>
>

 

[Heather]

Re: Malware help please

Yes, that was his answer. Good one, Harry. Just hope she understands
it.

HF
"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Is this what you were looking for?:
>
>
> By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem
> happens
> when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could
> be
> due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I
> observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing
> the
> Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was
> due my
> internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a
> cookie by
> the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without
> further
> problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking
> flight
> details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those
> details.
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>
> Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello everyone..
>>
>> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
>>
>> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
>> type of "clicking" noise..
>> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran
>> my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
>> anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware
>> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
>>
>> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
>>
>> Thanks so much!
>>
>> Tarcia
>
> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.
>> I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks so much..
>>
>>
>> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> > Hello everyone..
>> >
>> > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
>> >
>> > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
>> > type
> of
>> > "clicking" noise..
>> > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already
>> > ran my
>> > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
>> > anything....Id
>> > like to check, but am unsure of which malware
>> > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
>> >
>> > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
>> >
>> > Thanks so much!
>> >
>> > Tarcia
>> > --
>> >
>> >
>> > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*
>> > Ralph Waldo Emerson
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

 

[webster72n]

Re: Malware help please

No matter what, but 'summa cum laude', you'll always feel better, thank you.
Given her 'disposition' she shouldn't have any trouble 'understanding'.
OTOH we may have difficulty understanding her, or not?
Hoping for the best,

Harry.




"Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
news:u4ObOIooIHA.552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Yes, that was his answer. Good one, Harry. Just hope she understands
> it.
>
> HF
> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > Is this what you were looking for?:
> >
> >
> > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem
> > happens
> > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could
> > be
> > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I
> > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing
> > the
> > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was
> > due my
> > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a
> > cookie by
> > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without
> > further
> > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking
> > flight
> > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those
> > details.
> > --
> > Mike Maltby
> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >
> >
> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hello everyone..
> >>
> >> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> >>
> >> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> >> type of "clicking" noise..
> >> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran
> >> my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> >> anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> >> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> >>
> >> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> >>
> >> Thanks so much!
> >>
> >> Tarcia
> >
> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.
> >> I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?
> >>
> >> Thanks so much..
> >>
> >>
> >> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >> > Hello everyone..
> >> >
> >> > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> >> >
> >> > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> >> > type
> > of
> >> > "clicking" noise..
> >> > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already
> >> > ran my
> >> > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> >> > anything....Id
> >> > like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> >> > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> >> >
> >> > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks so much!
> >> >
> >> > Tarcia
> >> > --
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*
> >> > Ralph Waldo Emerson
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

 

[Honeysweet]

(webster72n)Re: Malware help please

Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.


"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Is this what you were looking for?:
>
>
> By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem happens
> when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could be
> due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I
> observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing the
> Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was due my
> internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a cookie by
> the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without further
> problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking flight
> details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those details.
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>
> Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone..
> >
> > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> >
> > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> > type of "clicking" noise..
> > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran
> > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> >
> > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> >
> > Thanks so much!
> >
> > Tarcia
>
> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.
> > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks so much..
> >
> >
> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > Hello everyone..
> > >
> > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> > >
> > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
type
> of
> > > "clicking" noise..
> > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran
my
> > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
anything....Id
> > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> > >
> > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> > >
> > > Thanks so much!
> > >
> > > Tarcia
> > > --
> > >
> > >
> > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*
> > > Ralph Waldo Emerson
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

 

[Honeysweet]

Re: Malware help please

I understand it just fine.
Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of why that
may happen sometimes,
but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I just have
my Outlook Express open
and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and
viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.


"Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
news:u4ObOIooIHA.552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Yes, that was his answer. Good one, Harry. Just hope she understands
> it.
>
> HF
> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > Is this what you were looking for?:
> >
> >
> > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem
> > happens
> > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could
> > be
> > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I
> > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing
> > the
> > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was
> > due my
> > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a
> > cookie by
> > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without
> > further
> > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking
> > flight
> > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those
> > details.
> > --
> > Mike Maltby
> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >
> >
> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hello everyone..
> >>
> >> Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> >>
> >> For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> >> type of "clicking" noise..
> >> so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran
> >> my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> >> anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> >> detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> >>
> >> Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> >>
> >> Thanks so much!
> >>
> >> Tarcia
> >
> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.
> >> I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?
> >>
> >> Thanks so much..
> >>
> >>
> >> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >> > Hello everyone..
> >> >
> >> > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> >> >
> >> > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> >> > type
> > of
> >> > "clicking" noise..
> >> > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already
> >> > ran my
> >> > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> >> > anything....Id
> >> > like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> >> > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> >> >
> >> > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks so much!
> >> >
> >> > Tarcia
> >> > --
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*
> >> > Ralph Waldo Emerson
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

 

[Mike M]

Re: Malware help please

> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open

So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing
open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard disk
failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:

> I understand it just fine.
> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of
> why that may happen sometimes,
> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I
> just have my Outlook Express open
> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and
> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.

 

[webster72n]

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

Good and now you have Mike's answer, too which, somehow, was to be expected.
Drives are known to go bad, sooner or later. Too bad it had to be the case
here. Try to find a good technician to do the work for you.
Best of luck,

Harry.


"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
news:epcasAwoIHA.1236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.
>
>
> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > Is this what you were looking for?:
> >
> >
> > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem happens
> > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could be
> > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I
> > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing the
> > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was due
my
> > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a cookie
by
> > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without further
> > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking
flight
> > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those details.
> > --
> > Mike Maltby
> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >
> >
> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hello everyone..
> > >
> > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> > >
> > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> > > type of "clicking" noise..
> > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already ran
> > > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> > > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> > >
> > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> > >
> > > Thanks so much!
> > >
> > > Tarcia
> >
> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.
> > > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?
> > >
> > > Thanks so much..
> > >
> > >
> > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > > Hello everyone..
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> > > >
> > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> type
> > of
> > > > "clicking" noise..
> > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already
ran
> my
> > > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> anything....Id
> > > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks so much!
> > > >
> > > > Tarcia
> > > > --
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying.*
> > > > Ralph Waldo Emerson
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

 

[Mart]

Re: Malware help please

Mike commented :-

> So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing
> open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard disk
> failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.

Amen to that Mike!

Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months and,
ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the loudspeakers
<g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding any other
odd activities.

Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music, documents,
etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any more, until
you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the lot -
forever!

Mart


"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open
>
> So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing
> open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard disk
> failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>
> Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I understand it just fine.
>> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of
>> why that may happen sometimes,
>> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I
>> just have my Outlook Express open
>> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and
>> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.
>

 

[Honeysweet]

(Mike)Re: Malware help please

Oh jeez...I was afraid of that....
And yes...I hear it when I have a browser window open, or sometimes my
Outlook Express open..
I was hopeing it was something more simple...is this because I am maybe
pushing the HD to its limit, or maybe just old age? Ive had the pc over 4
yrs now and in total, its got to be at least 5 or 6 yrs.

Thank you Mike for your help...its sincerely appreciated..

Tarcia


"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > but it also happens when I dont have any windows open
>
> So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing
> open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard disk
> failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>
> Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I understand it just fine.
> > Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of
> > why that may happen sometimes,
> > but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I
> > just have my Outlook Express open
> > and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and
> > viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.
>

 

[Honeysweet]

(Mart)Re: Malware help please

Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and have been
putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time Ive used
one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..

Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the speakers..that was
the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner than I
thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with pc
specs and am unsure of what to look for...
*sigh*

Thanks again,
Tarcia


"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Mike commented :-
>
> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing
> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard
disk
> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
>
> Amen to that Mike!
>
> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months and,
> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the loudspeakers
> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding any
other
> odd activities.
>
> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,
documents,
> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any more,
until
> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the lot -
> forever!
>
> Mart
>
>
> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open
> >
> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing
> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard
disk
> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
> > --
> > Mike Maltby
> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >
> >
> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I understand it just fine.
> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of
> >> why that may happen sometimes,
> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I
> >> just have my Outlook Express open
> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and
> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.
> >
>
>

 

[Honeysweet]

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

Thank you Harry..
I did wonder about the HD before..and was trying to do things like recover
hd space..which is darn harder than it looks..at least to me....I didnt hear
the clicking for a while and thought I had *fixed* the issues..guess not..
but I cant complain too much..the pc is on the old side..

thanks for your assistance too..

Tarcia

"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23s5JzhxoIHA.3652@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Good and now you have Mike's answer, too which, somehow, was to be
expected.
> Drives are known to go bad, sooner or later. Too bad it had to be the case
> here. Try to find a good technician to do the work for you.
> Best of luck,
>
> Harry.
>
>
> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epcasAwoIHA.1236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.
> >
> >
> > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > > Is this what you were looking for?:
> > >
> > >
> > > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem
happens
> > > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and could
be
> > > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I
> > > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing
the
> > > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was
due
> my
> > > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a
cookie
> by
> > > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without
further
> > > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking
> flight
> > > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those
details.
> > > --
> > > Mike Maltby
> > > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> > >
> > >
> > > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hello everyone..
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> > > >
> > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> > > > type of "clicking" noise..
> > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already
ran
> > > > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> > > > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks so much!
> > > >
> > > > Tarcia
> > >
> > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > > > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.
> > > > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks so much..
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Hello everyone..
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> > > > >
> > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> > type
> > > of
> > > > > "clicking" noise..
> > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already
> ran
> > my
> > > > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> > anything....Id
> > > > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks so much!
> > > > >
> > > > > Tarcia
> > > > > --
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're
saying.*
> > > > > Ralph Waldo Emerson
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

 

[webster72n]

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

Your individual responses are most certainly appreciated and you are very
welcome, Tarcia.
If or when you aquire a new pc, you will have to consider your needs most of
all, in order not to 'overbuy'. Mike or Mart may have some suggestions for
you.
Best of luck,

Harry.


"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23wzJuz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Thank you Harry..
> I did wonder about the HD before..and was trying to do things like recover
> hd space..which is darn harder than it looks..at least to me....I didnt
hear
> the clicking for a while and thought I had *fixed* the issues..guess not..
> but I cant complain too much..the pc is on the old side..
>
> thanks for your assistance too..
>
> Tarcia
>
> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23s5JzhxoIHA.3652@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > Good and now you have Mike's answer, too which, somehow, was to be
> expected.
> > Drives are known to go bad, sooner or later. Too bad it had to be the
case
> > here. Try to find a good technician to do the work for you.
> > Best of luck,
> >
> > Harry.
> >
> >
> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:epcasAwoIHA.1236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > > Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.
> > >
> > >
> > > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > > > Is this what you were looking for?:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem
> happens
> > > > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and
could
> be
> > > > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I
> > > > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when viewing
> the
> > > > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem was
> due
> > my
> > > > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a
> cookie
> > by
> > > > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without
> further
> > > > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was checking
> > flight
> > > > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those
> details.
> > > > --
> > > > Mike Maltby
> > > > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hello everyone..
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> > > > >
> > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear a
> > > > > type of "clicking" noise..
> > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive already
> ran
> > > > > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> > > > > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks so much!
> > > > >
> > > > > Tarcia
> > > >
> > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > > > > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.
> > > > > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks so much..
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > Hello everyone..
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear
a
> > > type
> > > > of
> > > > > > "clicking" noise..
> > > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive
already
> > ran
> > > my
> > > > > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> > > anything....Id
> > > > > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks so much!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Tarcia
> > > > > > --
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're
> saying.*
> > > > > > Ralph Waldo Emerson
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

 

[Mart]

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

> thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with pc
> specs and am unsure of what to look for...

Be guided by your wallet/purse!

In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie bits &
pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider replacing
the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even suggesting
that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement) HDD
(probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.

The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic tools
required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can be fun
with a resulting sense of achievement.

But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what I
mean..

Just a thought.

Mart



"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and have been
> putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time Ive
> used
> one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..
>
> Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the speakers..that was
> the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner than
> I
> thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with pc
> specs and am unsure of what to look for...
> *sigh*
>
> Thanks again,
> Tarcia
>
>
> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Mike commented :-
>>
>> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing
>> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard
> disk
>> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
>>
>> Amen to that Mike!
>>
>> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months and,
>> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the loudspeakers
>> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding any
> other
>> odd activities.
>>
>> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,
> documents,
>> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any more,
> until
>> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the lot -
>> forever!
>>
>> Mart
>>
>>
>> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
>> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open
>> >
>> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have nothing
>> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard
> disk
>> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
>> > --
>> > Mike Maltby
>> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
>> >
>> >
>> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> I understand it just fine.
>> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of
>> >> why that may happen sometimes,
>> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I
>> >> just have my Outlook Express open
>> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware and
>> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

 

[Honeysweet]

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

Hi Mart,
thank you for the idea about the HD...I appreciate your help..I am not that
handy yet with the pc...lol
But I have someone who can do it for me...would it even be worth doing in a
pc this old?

Thanks again,
Tarcia



"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:ur38kxEpIHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with
pc
> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...
>
> Be guided by your wallet/purse!
>
> In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie bits
&
> pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider
replacing
> the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even
suggesting
> that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement) HDD
> (probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.
>
> The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic tools
> required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can be fun
> with a resulting sense of achievement.
>
> But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what I
> mean..
>
> Just a thought.
>
> Mart
>
>
>
> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and have
been
> > putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time Ive
> > used
> > one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..
> >
> > Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the speakers..that
was
> > the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner
than
> > I
> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with
pc
> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...
> > *sigh*
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Tarcia
> >
> >
> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> > news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> Mike commented :-
> >>
> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have
nothing
> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard
> > disk
> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
> >>
> >> Amen to that Mike!
> >>
> >> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months and,
> >> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the
loudspeakers
> >> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding any
> > other
> >> odd activities.
> >>
> >> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,
> > documents,
> >> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any more,
> > until
> >> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the lot -
> >> forever!
> >>
> >> Mart
> >>
> >>
> >> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> >> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open
> >> >
> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have
nothing
> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending hard
> > disk
> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
> >> > --
> >> > Mike Maltby
> >> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I understand it just fine.
> >> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of
> >> >> why that may happen sometimes,
> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I
> >> >> just have my Outlook Express open
> >> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware
and
> >> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

 

[Honeysweet]

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

I really dont do much on my pc...so I definitely dont want to overbuy.
I just want to make sure it has a good graphics card because I like to use
sigs and tags, and some online games.
Im pretty boring when it comes to pc usage..lol

Have a great day Harry,

Tarcia


"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:eDBo7sBpIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Your individual responses are most certainly appreciated and you are very
> welcome, Tarcia.
> If or when you aquire a new pc, you will have to consider your needs most
of
> all, in order not to 'overbuy'. Mike or Mart may have some suggestions for
> you.
> Best of luck,
>
> Harry.
>
>
> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23wzJuz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > Thank you Harry..
> > I did wonder about the HD before..and was trying to do things like
recover
> > hd space..which is darn harder than it looks..at least to me....I didnt
> hear
> > the clicking for a while and thought I had *fixed* the issues..guess
not..
> > but I cant complain too much..the pc is on the old side..
> >
> > thanks for your assistance too..
> >
> > Tarcia
> >
> > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23s5JzhxoIHA.3652@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > > Good and now you have Mike's answer, too which, somehow, was to be
> > expected.
> > > Drives are known to go bad, sooner or later. Too bad it had to be the
> case
> > > here. Try to find a good technician to do the work for you.
> > > Best of luck,
> > >
> > > Harry.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:epcasAwoIHA.1236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > > > Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Is this what you were looking for?:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem
> > happens
> > > > > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and
> could
> > be
> > > > > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example I
> > > > > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when
viewing
> > the
> > > > > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem
was
> > due
> > > my
> > > > > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a
> > cookie
> > > by
> > > > > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without
> > further
> > > > > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was
checking
> > > flight
> > > > > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those
> > details.
> > > > > --
> > > > > Mike Maltby
> > > > > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hello everyone..
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I hear
a
> > > > > > type of "clicking" noise..
> > > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive
already
> > ran
> > > > > > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> > > > > > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks so much!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Tarcia
> > > > >
> > > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted it.
> > > > > > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks so much..
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > Hello everyone..
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I
hear
> a
> > > > type
> > > > > of
> > > > > > > "clicking" noise..
> > > > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive
> already
> > > ran
> > > > my
> > > > > > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> > > > anything....Id
> > > > > > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > > > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks so much!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Tarcia
> > > > > > > --
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're
> > saying.*
> > > > > > > Ralph Waldo Emerson
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

 

[webster72n]

Re: (webster72n)Re: Malware help please

Tarcia:
Now you have two things going, the HDD abd the GC.
Is the card you have still good enough for you, or do you want to replace it
also?
If so, it may be better for you to decide in favor of a new pc.
In the end: you're the boss! <lol>.

Harry.


"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
news:eFJSbNKqIHA.2256@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> I really dont do much on my pc...so I definitely dont want to overbuy.
> I just want to make sure it has a good graphics card because I like to use
> sigs and tags, and some online games.
> Im pretty boring when it comes to pc usage..lol
>
> Have a great day Harry,
>
> Tarcia
>
>
> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eDBo7sBpIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > Your individual responses are most certainly appreciated and you are
very
> > welcome, Tarcia.
> > If or when you aquire a new pc, you will have to consider your needs
most
> of
> > all, in order not to 'overbuy'. Mike or Mart may have some suggestions
for
> > you.
> > Best of luck,
> >
> > Harry.
> >
> >
> > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23wzJuz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > > Thank you Harry..
> > > I did wonder about the HD before..and was trying to do things like
> recover
> > > hd space..which is darn harder than it looks..at least to me....I
didnt
> > hear
> > > the clicking for a while and thought I had *fixed* the issues..guess
> not..
> > > but I cant complain too much..the pc is on the old side..
> > >
> > > thanks for your assistance too..
> > >
> > > Tarcia
> > >
> > > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:%23s5JzhxoIHA.3652@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > > > Good and now you have Mike's answer, too which, somehow, was to be
> > > expected.
> > > > Drives are known to go bad, sooner or later. Too bad it had to be
the
> > case
> > > > here. Try to find a good technician to do the work for you.
> > > > Best of luck,
> > > >
> > > > Harry.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:epcasAwoIHA.1236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Yes, that was it..thank you for sending it through for me.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:OG$i1anoIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > Is this what you were looking for?:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > By window I assume you mean your browser window and this problem
> > > happens
> > > > > > when browsing. If so this isn't necessarily due to malware and
> > could
> > > be
> > > > > > due to the way the site you are viewing is encoded. For example
I
> > > > > > observed this behaviour on two different PCs yesterday when
> viewing
> > > the
> > > > > > Emirates airline web site. In that particular case the problem
> was
> > > due
> > > > my
> > > > > > internet security settings which were blocking the creation of a
> > > cookie
> > > > by
> > > > > > the site. I allowed the cookie and was able to progress without
> > > further
> > > > > > problem - in this case I needed the cookie anyway as I was
> checking
> > > > flight
> > > > > > details and the site used the cookie to temporarily store those
> > > details.
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > Mike Maltby
> > > > > > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hello everyone..
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I
hear
> a
> > > > > > > type of "clicking" noise..
> > > > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive
> already
> > > ran
> > > > > > > my anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> > > > > > > anything....Id like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > > > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks so much!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Tarcia
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:%23pT2GgmoIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > someone posted an answer for me, but I accidentally deleted
it.
> > > > > > > I am still in need of help with this, any suggestions?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks so much..
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:eek5$WNoIHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > Hello everyone..
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Does anyone know of a good malware detector?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > For some reason, the top of my window keeps flashing, and I
> hear
> > a
> > > > > type
> > > > > > of
> > > > > > > > "clicking" noise..
> > > > > > > > so I am wondering if I have any type of malware since Ive
> > already
> > > > ran
> > > > > my
> > > > > > > > anti-virus and super anti-spyware...with both not finding
> > > > > anything....Id
> > > > > > > > like to check, but am unsure of which malware
> > > > > > > > detection program is a good one for Windows ME.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Does anyone know of any good malware programs?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Thanks so much!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Tarcia
> > > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > *Let who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're
> > > saying.*
> > > > > > > > Ralph Waldo Emerson
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

 

[Mart]

Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please

It really is your call Tarcia. If you only use it infrequently and you are
generally happy with its performance (i.e. pre-HDD issues!!) then, probably
yes - bearing in mind that WinMe is an obsolete operating system which is no
longer supported by MS.

On the other hand, if as you allude in your reply to Harry (elsewhere in
this thread), you'd like a few extra improvements - graphics and probably
speed for online gaming, then don't throw more money at your current PC.
Instead, put it towards a brand-new, basic PC - just shop around and make
sure you buy from a reliable (High Street) store. You don't need to buy an
expensive mid to high end machine and you'll still certainly see the
difference even at a basic price level from WinMe on an old PC. Try to buy
one with XP installed if you can, rather than Vista. But you'll most likely
find that most 'deals' will come with Vista installed. You'll soon get used
to it <g>

As I live on the other side of the 'pond' to you, I can't recommend any
bargains - just keep an eye on your national press for adverts for best
deals - and reliable stores!

Mart


"Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
news:uKslZNKqIHA.2256@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hi Mart,
> thank you for the idea about the HD...I appreciate your help..I am not
> that
> handy yet with the pc...lol
> But I have someone who can do it for me...would it even be worth doing in
> a
> pc this old?
>
> Thanks again,
> Tarcia
>
>
>
> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:ur38kxEpIHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with
> pc
>> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...
>>
>> Be guided by your wallet/purse!
>>
>> In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie bits
> &
>> pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider
> replacing
>> the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even
> suggesting
>> that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement) HDD
>> (probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.
>>
>> The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic tools
>> required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can be
>> fun
>> with a resulting sense of achievement.
>>
>> But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what I
>> mean..
>>
>> Just a thought.
>>
>> Mart
>>
>>
>>
>> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> > Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and have
> been
>> > putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time Ive
>> > used
>> > one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..
>> >
>> > Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the speakers..that
> was
>> > the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner
> than
>> > I
>> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar with
> pc
>> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...
>> > *sigh*
>> >
>> > Thanks again,
>> > Tarcia
>> >
>> >
>> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>> > news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> >> Mike commented :-
>> >>
>> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have
> nothing
>> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending
>> >> > hard
>> > disk
>> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
>> >>
>> >> Amen to that Mike!
>> >>
>> >> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months and,
>> >> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the
> loudspeakers
>> >> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding any
>> > other
>> >> odd activities.
>> >>
>> >> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,
>> > documents,
>> >> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any more,
>> > until
>> >> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the lot -
>> >> forever!
>> >>
>> >> Mart
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
>> >> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open
>> >> >
>> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have
> nothing
>> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending
>> >> > hard
>> > disk
>> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
>> >> > --
>> >> > Mike Maltby
>> >> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> I understand it just fine.
>> >> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea of
>> >> >> why that may happen sometimes,
>> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes I
>> >> >> just have my Outlook Express open
>> >> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware
> and
>> >> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>