[TechAssist] Re: Windows XP Stalls @ Desktop
- From: Bil Green <tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Technotronic Dimensions <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 12:25:23 -0700
Thanks Steve,
Looks like a good one (85% Thumbs up - 222 votes). I'll give it a try
(if unplugging the USB hard drive, as just recommended by another
tech doesn't help).
Here's what Download.com has to say about Spyware Doctor:
"The program runs scans much more quickly than other popular products,
yet turned up much the same results."
Download.com Review of Spyware Doctor
With its quick scanning and multiple tools that stop the spread of
malware before it starts, Spyware Doctor provides a welcome addition
to your anti-spyware arsenal. The well-designed interface makes
getting started a breeze. The program can perform a number of scans,
including Quick Scan, which blazes through common trouble spots such
as IE cache files. The immunizer function protects your system from
known evildoers. Another feature we like is OnGuard Protection, which
runs from the taskbar and alerts you immediately if trouble is found.
The program runs scans much more quickly than other popular products,
yet turned up much the same results. Unfortunately, the program
doesn't provide much additional information about components that it
finds, and in our test scans it put a green icon next to known
malware such as eZula and Apropros, seeming to indicating that they
were not a threat. However, it did remove them, something other
spyware removers had trouble with. Spyware Doctor gave us good
results quickly, although the lack of information about what it
finds makes the program best suited for more experienced computer
users.
Bil Green
PC 1000
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-924-1000
Saturday, September 18, 2004, 11:48:56 AM, you wrote:
TD> Try This Spyware Removal tool.
TD> http://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor/3000-8022-10293213.html
TD> Free Trial will probably get things S&D did not or could not remove. I was
TD> pretty Impressed with this one over Spybot and may buy a registration
TD> in the long run , worth $39.99 to me, as it already found and Removed a
TD> bunch of Stuff that was slowing my PC down similar in a way that sounds
like
TD> yours may be doing. These Spys are always gonna be able to get into a PC -
TD> its just a matter of how fast Programs are written to remove them.
TD> Steve Hearns
TD> Technotronic Dimensions, NY [USA]
TD> WWW.TECHNOTRONIC-DIMENSIONS.COM
TD> 1-877-817-9885 (Voice / Fax Toll Free - US Only)
TD> E-Mail: Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
TD> ----- Original Message -----
TD> From: "Bil Green" <tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx>
TD> To: ".TECHASSIST @ freelists . org" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
TD> Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 2:23 PM
TD> Subject: [TechAssist] Windows XP Stalls @ Desktop
TD> I am working on an XP system which works fine, but stalls for about
TD> one minute just before loading the Desktop (no error message). I
TD> need a good procedure (or program) for locating the source of this
TD> problem.
TD> I can't use System Restore because there are no restore points
TD> earlier than this problem - I had just reinstalled Windows (Repair
TD> install) to get XP to boot (wouldn't even start).
TD> XP Home SP1
TD> Disabled all Startup items
TD> Deleted Temp and Temp Internet files
TD> Ran CheckDisk, CWShredder, Ad-aware, Search & Destroy, Updated
TD> antivirus, very effective registry cleaner, SFC
TD> No help so far
TD> Bil Green
TD> PC 1000
TD> Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
TD> 760-924-1000
TD>
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