Every time I click on something from a drop down menu (only from toolbars) it leaves like a shadow behind. Like for example, now I have a transparent yet very bold blue bar reading "Address Book". The only time it doesn't happen is when there's already one up! It's not a virus, spyware, adware, etc because I just got the new 2006 versions of Norton EVERYTHING and scanned my computer numerous times and got nothing malacious. And speaking of that, this fiasco just started up once we installed everything. Help me please! This is so annoying.
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It could be that your monitor is too old, or perhaps it's the computer in general, or you have an old version of Windows, or there's not enough space on your computer for it to run properly. Use the Disk Defragmenter (it comes with windows) and uninstall any programs you don't use.
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Hi,\n\nYeah I've seen this problem, it bothers a lot of people :)\n\nHere is how to fix it:\n\nOpen System Properties in your Control Panel, then choose the Advanced tab, and click Settings in the Performance section. Turn on the Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop option, and click Ok.\n\nEdit: It appears that in some cases you have to do some extra steps. Read this article for the details:\n\nhttp://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1828916,00.asp\n\nHope this helps!
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Did it just start to happen or is it been a slow slide to this point? If it has just all of a sudden started happening - it is a virus or spyware. If it has been a slow creep over a long period of time - then it is likely that you have too many junk programs running and that is slowing your system down. Run a spyware scan and anti-virus scan and if it comes back clean - you can either start removing programs (Add/Remove programs in Control Panel) or find a freeware/shareware program like Ace Utilities to remove unwanted programs
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You have your Javascript turned off. Turn it back on.\n\nYou can usually find the option to do this in your browser's security settings.\n\nI'm hoping you're not using Internet Explorer... too many ads get through, slow, not very secure.\n\nConsider checking out Firefox... it's faster, less ads (to none at all), faster, more secure and much more up to date.
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Try reinstalling your browser. This should fix it. If it does not try running an anti-adware program such as Ad-Aware. Sounds as if a type of spyware/toolbar did not install correctly.
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I am not sure exactly waht "Search For It" is, but try to go to View --> Toolbars --> the deselect it.\n\nYou should also probably run adaware or Spybot, to see if it is spyware.  They can both be downloaded for free at www.pcworld.com
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You PC is infected with spyware/adware.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\nTry this scan, its free, it removes\nI-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!
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Get rid of the problem by downloading Mozilla Firefox, and start using only Mozilla.\nI had similar problems with IE, and they disappeared when I started using Mozilla.\nAlso, if you don't have them already: go download.com and get AVG Free (antivirus), then Adaware SE (anti spyware), if you can find Symantec Personal Firewall (best free firewall out there) and RegCleaner 4.0 from here: http://www.dewassoc.com/support/useful/regcleaner.htm\nyou'll be protected.\nI guess whet I told you was beside the question, but I know how frustrating it is when things aren't right, and what I mentioned is what I use every day with superb result.\nGo Mozilla!
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mine (dropdown menu) opened up into a new window allowing me to choose from a variety of options.  i don't know if it depends on the version of firefox you're running... but i find myself spending more and more time using mozilla and less with microflop every day.  since the toolbar is so versatile, i'm sure there's a way to change the search engine settings as well.  firefox's hallmark seems to be 'versatility'.\n\nps::: i'm not hiding anything either!
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First problem: You are running on Windows Me edition, quite possibly the worst opperating system ever, right after Windows 98.  Switch to Linux or even Windows XP Professional.\n\nSecond, this sounds more like a virus.  You may want to check for Addware or Spyware on your computer if the background keeps reverting. \n\nI suggest Spy Sweeper by Webroot.  There is a 14 day trial, and after there is a monthly fee.  It is a great program, which is worth every penny!  www.webroot.com
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Curious... Are you doing anything in particular when this occurs?  How often does the folder appear?  Once there, can you delete it without receiving an error?  When did this start happening?  Any new software downloads or installations around the time this started happening?\n\nIf you're concerned about a virus threat that Norton has possibly not detected, try running a different scan like Housecall by Trent Micro.  \n\nhttp://housecall.trendmicro.com/\n\nIt's free and will let you know if something is there.  At least you'll have a second opinion on whether or not your system is infected or if there is something else going on. \n\nPost back with updates and let us know... :)
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What browser are you running? I have noticed that this happen to me too when I'm running Explorer especially. For several reasons, I quit using IE and switched to Firefox, with the Yahoo toolbar. Now the popups are GONE, I mean maybe I get a popup once a week, and I'm on the web alot.\nGood luck
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You should be able to get rid of the toolbar from the add/remove programs menu - you can also select which toolbars your browser loads by clicking "view->toolbars" in the browser window.\n\nAs for spyware, Adaware, Spybot S&D and ewido anti-malware (now AVG anti-spyware) are all good programs.  Use all of them - they each miss a few things, so it's best to team up.
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open control panel + system + advanced tab + click performance setting + visual effect tab + UNCHECKED drop shadow on labels icons ...
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if you are talking about an unwanted toolbar on your PC, then your PC is infected with adware.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\nTry this scan, its free, it removes\nI-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.
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It could be a number of things....as I have said a zillion times before, invest in a quality spyware program like Webroot Spysweeper!! it runs the entire time your computer is on....unlike many others which only run when you select them to.
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maybe becuase you're using pop-up blocker,\ntry to disable any software from that kind (maybe even IE popup blocker).