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Shylah
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Shylah
Post Number: 1994
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 07:41 pm: | 
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Well, my friggin computer has crashed.
I have to use my hubbys puter which is SLOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
And I can't get to any of my pics to post.
All I did was run a spyware program and now it won't conntect to the broadband...not for NOTHING
So there it sits. It boots up ok but just WILL NOT connect!
Can't figure out why. Don't have the know-how to get it going. And don't have the money to get someone to fix it. Dang server people are no help.
Dammit anyways.
When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
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Badgirl
Advanced Spanko
Username: Badgirl
Post Number: 579
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 10:31 pm: |
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Computer people are never of any help! That's why I date one -- they are much more helpful when bribed with ... well, anything! LOL
Good luck! |
O4mstrsnee
New member
Username: O4mstrsnee
Post Number: 43
Registered: 08-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 10:58 pm: |
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shylah,
I know how frustrating that can be. I will pray for your co,puter problems to work themselves out. Maybe if you threaten it with a good spanking, sometimes that gets me motivated to straighten up and fly right.
I have another thought sometimes area votech schools over discounted fees for the students to do the work. Maybe this would fit your budget better. |
Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 2408
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 12:15 pm: |
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Shylah I will ask my husband about it... he can usually figure out whats wrong with our computer when it acts up.
He used to be a computer nerd...so maybe he will have a couple of suggestions. |
Shylah
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Shylah
Post Number: 1995
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 01:11 pm: |
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USED to be????
When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
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Buenaventura
Advanced Spanko
Username: Buenaventura
Post Number: 832
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 06:47 pm: |
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Usually takes reformating or a good antivirus. |
Badgirl
Advanced Spanko
Username: Badgirl
Post Number: 582
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 09:09 pm: |
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Hey Shylah -- what exactly is wrong with it? Do you get an error message? Give us some details... maybe someone will be able to help. |
Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 2409
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, October 26, 2007 - 11:36 am: |
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Yeah used to be!! I married him and now he isn't a computer nerd at all!!!
Send me an e-mail and he will see if he can help. |
Shylah
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Shylah
Post Number: 1997
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 07:16 am: |
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Apparently some drivers got deleted with the spyware.
Question: how do you find the Program Manager?
I know they make those books for dummies...do they make one for "Totally Stupid People Who Mess Up Their Computer And Can't Fix It"?
We tried to delete the spyware program and it won't go! How do you delete something that refuses to be deleted?
I have a headache.
When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
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Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 2411
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 11:09 am: |
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Did you try "add remove" software?? K says that progrmas can't just "refuse to be deleted"
You are NOT a stupid person...so don't go there!!!
Take an asprin take a break...we can figure this out!! |
Shylah
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Shylah
Post Number: 1999
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 02:11 pm: |
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Yes we did use the add/remove and it won't remove it
That was the first thing we tried. Then we tried the uninstall option on the start menu and that didn't work either
SIGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
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Shylah
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Shylah
Post Number: 2000
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 02:15 pm: |
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Anyone got a sledgehammer I can borrow????
The more I know about computers...the less I know about computers
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Badgirl
Advanced Spanko
Username: Badgirl
Post Number: 583
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 04:46 pm: |
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Ok... so the computer boytfriend says:
There are 2 ways:
Easier -- reboot computer in safe mode
Do that by shutting down comuter. Restart and keep pressin F8 (before the windows logo comes on) chose "safe mode" from the menu. Once in safe mode try the "add/remove" thing again. Never use a spywares uninstall... it's a trick and not really an uninstall.
If that doesn't work go to www.downloads.com (not in safe mode). download add-aware and spybot. Install them. Make sure the updates are done. Then reboot in safe mode. Run them.
If that doesn't work let us know! WOuld also help if we knew the name of the spyware and any error messages.
Thus sayeth the computer nerd-boyfriend.
Good lunck! |
Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 2412
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, October 29, 2007 - 11:21 am: |
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Word of caution about downloading more stuff... the spyware is what got you into this mess to begin with.
Didn't you say this all started with spyware??
I don't know if downloading more would be a good idea or not.
Ummm Badgirl its been my experience that add-ware isn't always a good thing to have in your computer....messes mine up all the time. We use a heavty security system to keep add-ware OUT.
Just my 2 cents here. |
Shylah
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Shylah
Post Number: 2001
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, October 29, 2007 - 04:03 pm: |
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Well as I said...I'm using a different computer now since mine will NOT connect to broadband.
So trying to download anything is not possible. Not that I want anymore of that kind of thing.
I just need to figure out how to find out what drivers got deleted and how to restore them.
The more I know about computers...the less I know about computers
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Lil_bit
New member
Username: Lil_bit
Post Number: 45
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Monday, October 29, 2007 - 07:35 pm: |
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Try going to help/support and searching drivers. It will tell you how to get to the device manager. From there you should be able to repair the missing/broken ones. Good luck
Life is not about the amount of breaths you take, its about the moments that take your breath away.
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Badgirl
Advanced Spanko
Username: Badgirl
Post Number: 584
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 12:38 pm: |
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Hey Tammy,
As I said... I, peronally, haven't a clue. However, my bf is pretty good with these things, and I was passing on his advice.
Seemed cheaper than going to get it fixed.
Anyhow, Shylah, good luck! |
O4mstrsnee
New member
Username: O4mstrsnee
Post Number: 49
Registered: 08-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 03:37 pm: |
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I do not know anything about computers, but I have all my fingers and toes crossed. I am also praying you figure it soon. |
Bethie
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Bethie
Post Number: 1734
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 12:21 am: |
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Hi all! I've been busy and missed out on all this fun. Darn.
Anyway, Shylah, in order to help you, I need to know the specifics about your operating system. I can't begin to give you the specific instructions you're going to need to fix this without that. Sorry, about that, but I can give you some general suggestions that might give you a place to start.
Btw, I think the above misunderstanding comes from passing on advice from another party by word of mouth, it can get confusing. Ad-aware and Spybot are the names of specific programs that you can use to find and get rid of adware, spyware, and other security threats. I think we need to focus on getting the drivers reinstalled first though.
Also, the problem with Ad-aware is that it adds an updater which stays on and works on it's own. Which can be a problem for people who want things taken off their computer, not added. Also, the free version isn't a complete solution. If your computer has been compromised already, that alone is proof that you need to beef up your security so you need to find a serious security solution.
For now, if you want to reinstall your drivers first so you can access some online scans to get rid of your spyware, I have some questions. Did you save any of the disks that came with your computer? Have you done any backups? Have you gone to your computer manufacturer's website? If you know what drivers are missing (modem drives?), you might be able to find downloadable copies on their site.
And before you remind me you can't access the internet from that computer, you are able to connect on another right? Does that computer have a way of writing to a disk of some kind that you can use to transfer the files you download? If so, you can copy what you need on that computer and transfer it to the computer that needs it. If not, do you have a friend who can do that for you?
If you can reinstall your modem driver and access the net, I have a suggestion. Try trendmicro.com which has a couple of free programs (Housecall and Hijackthis) you can use to try and find your original problem and eliminate it. They're good at finding threats and you can use them as needed.
Have I lost you yet? Email me if you can and I'll see what else I can come up with. 
(Message edited by Bethie on October 31, 2007) |
Shylah
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Shylah
Post Number: 2003
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 07:37 am: |
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Thanks everyone for your help. We are still trying.
Bethie I will send you an email this weekend about what happened in detail. Right now I'm getting the house ready for some guests.
And to everyone else that I need to answer your emails...I will get to you I promise!
I want to get this fixed ASAP and will take the time to get you all answered when I'm not having to be domestic and clean and all that yucky stuff.
The more I know about computers...the less I know about computers
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Shylah
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Shylah
Post Number: 2004
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 07:41 am: |
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Ok...here is a little bit of info
The program we used for spyware was SpyBot. When I ran it...it wanted an update so I did that thinking I was being smart...ha!
As it was cleaning out the stuff...little windows came up saying some stuff was changed and did I want to allow it. We didn't know what that meant so trusting the program (big mistake I think) we allowed the changes. THAT'S when things went bad.
The more I know about computers...the less I know about computers
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Petergrimm
Junior Spanko
Username: Petergrimm
Post Number: 65
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 09:28 pm: |
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Well the good news is Spybot is a legit piece of software, assuming it really is Spybot you have and not some phished version with problems...
I will try and google issues with it and see if there are any known problems killing connectivity and if there are easy fixes.... |
Badgirl
Advanced Spanko
Username: Badgirl
Post Number: 586
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 03:55 pm: |
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Hey Shylah?
What version of Windows are you using? Apparently in Vista these questions are legit. Not in other versions.
I have all my fingers and toes crossed for you. |
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