I have to log off my user and and log in again for all my system tray icons to load.  Restarting the computer doesn't help.  I'm running Win XP, have latest McAfee Anti-Virus software and have run Ad-Aware multiple times with the latest definitions.  Also, i recently changed my hard drive so I really don't feel like formating my computer so don't suggest that.
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try turning off mcafee. having any virus scan on startup slows computers down immensely.
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I had winfixer before and "VundoFix" program solved the problem.\nDownload Vundofix from atribune.org\nhttp://www.atribune.org/content/view/24/2/\n\nAlso like what the lady said above, run ad-awareSE, plus spybot search and destroy, ewido anti malware. \nRun any antivirus (activescan panda, mcafee freescan) later on.\n\nDon't forget to update your java and windows as well.
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I've had this problem as well.  I found that when I downloaded an update from SBC it made my computer click.  I fixed mine by deleting the SBC software that dealt with security as I was already covered through McAfee.  This seemed a logical step as the clicking didn't start until I downloaded this software.  This seemed to fix the problem.
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Adware can be tricky, most likely McAffee is detecting a registry entry it cannot remove. The simplest solution is to install another or even a couple of more anti-adware/anti-spyware programs, these typically wont interfere with one another as do antivirus and firewall products, and usually will simply provide overlapping protection. I would not recommend keeping more than one as memory resident (Meaning that you should only set one antispyware package as providing real-time protection) as this will consume system resources and tend to slow your computer and may cause stability issues.\n  In order to locate some additional anti-spyware solutions you can do a search in your favorite search engine using the key term "anti spyware".\n Here are a couple of the free offerings:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=435bfce7-da2b-4a6a-afa4-f7f14e605a0d&DisplayLang=en\nhttp://www.lavasoft.com/\nIf niether of those is able to remove the offending item just try a few more, since a large number of them are free all it will cost you is the time you spend installing them, and if you decide you dont like them it isnt difficult to uninstall them.\n I Hope that helps.
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for xp\n\npress-ctrl-alt-del\n\nchoose 'task manager' if need be.\n\nonce task manager is open, \n\nclick on the 'processes' tab. locate one listed as:\nexplorer.exe\nright-click it, choose 'end process'. If listed more than once, then 'end' each one of them.\n\n\nyour entire desktop will disapear now.\n\n\nnow, click 'file', 'new task (run)', then type 'explorer.exe' no quotes \n\nand it should come back as new. \n\nIf problem remains, then a group policy may be in force.\n\nHOPE THIS HELPS !\n\n-------------------------\nadditional info:\n\nIf your desktop is closing after only a few seconds, and there is NO error displayed, then it was killed on purpose...\nand I'm sorry to say you've been infected with a virus of some kind.  Take it to a professional for cleaning.\n\n:(
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Most of the antivirus show their status with various icons in system tray.\nYou should specifically ask with the antivirus you are using
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Im assuming this is XP...\nstep one. \ngo to start and choose run.\ntype msconfig.\ncheck - selective startup.\nClick the startup tab.\nchoose disable all.\nClick the services tab.\n(IMPORTANT) check Hide ALL Microsoft Services...!\nTHEN choose disable all.\nclick ok - then restart.\nYou will likely notice a huge difference right away.\nNext - download, hijackthis - it is a program which analyzes your system for security threats. It's the standard. IF you can't tell what is unsafe when looking at it's log - you may need to post the results to a spyware help forum. People there are usually willing to tell you what's what. \nHijack this can remove alot of bad stuff, and even if it doesn't it will at least illuminate the problem, if it is spyware. \nDo you have access to an antivirus scan???\nSounds like you need one.\nonce you are happy go back to msconfig, back to the startup tab and recheck only things which somehow benefit you to have running. If you have never heard of it, it's not benifitting you.\n\nAlso most of the things mentioned above are crap. \nSpybot is a slow and buggy trainwreck that i personally dont trust.\nMicrosoft Anti-Spy combined with adaware + hijack this and the occassional virus scan is ample. \nPopup blockers are crap. Lets figure out the problem not supress popups and mess up my browsing experience. \nSpeaking of finding the source of the problem. Someone is going to porn or file sharing or hacking sites. Which is okay, but not the sites specifically they are using. Figure out the habit causing the problem or you will spend hours fixing it only to have the whole thing start again.
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i had the same problem \n\ngo to accounts and there should be a tab showing your accounts and click aministartor make sure u know the password and set it to where it will show up on start up then ur done\n\n\nbut if u want to delete something important startup in safe mode and administrator will automatilly be there
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If you disable McAfee, then you computer will be suspectible to viruses.   That would be a really stupid idea. \n\nBut use RUN from your Start menu, and type MSCONFIG.  Go to the startup section and UNCHECK anything EXCEPT the McAfee programs.  \n\nThen run Ad-aware and SpyBot Search & Destroy and really clean things up. \n\nBy the way, why the heck are you restarting your computer all the time.  Once a day should do the trick.  If you are using a notebook, it should be connected to it's power plug.  You might also use SUSPEND mode.
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Your pcs have been infected with adware/spyware! Please download a good quality adware scanner and run the scan! I'm sure this will help...\n\nTry these scanners:\n\n1. http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Plus-review/1200-2023_4-5157422.html?tag=antispy\n\n2. http://www.download.com/ZoneAlarm-Anti-Spyware-review/1200-2023_4-5157450.html?tag=antispy\n\nOr go here for a list of all good software: http://www.download.com/Ten-Spyware-Killers//1200-2023_4-5157375.html?tag=hed
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I've stopped updating my McAfee Anti-Virus.\nIf you are cheap (like me) there is a good anti-virus\nprogram called AVG from Grisoft that is free for\npersonal use.\n\nYou can download it here (link near bottom of page):\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/freewe...\n\nBefore you install this program be sure to UNINSTALL\nany other anti-virus program that you currently have\ninstalled. Anti-virus programs don't play well\ntogether so you should have only one anti-virus\nprogram installed at any given time.\n\nZone Alarm is a FREE firewall program that provides good protection.  \n\nYou can download it here:\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com/store/...\n\nWhen you install Zone Alarm you will be prompted to\nchoose the free trial to Zone Alarm Pro or just Zone\nAlarm, choose the Zone Alarm (just the firewall)\nbecause it's free. Zone Alarm monitors incoming and\noutgoing transmissions. It will take a little effort\nto get the settings up and running but it's easy and\nworth the time.\n\nAlong with scanning for viruses stopping spyware is important too.  \nThere are 3 good FREE programs that are effective at dealing with spyware, Ad-aware SE Personal 1.05 (removes spyware), Spybot Search & Destroy (blocks and removes spyware), Spyware Blaster 3.2 (blocks spyware). I have all 3 of these programs installed on my PC and they work well together without any conflicts. After these programs are installed they need to be updated on a regular basis to be effective. These programs will have to be manually updated.\n\nYou can download Ad-aware SE Personal 1.05 here (click on "Download Now" near top left of page):\nhttp://www.download.com/Ad-Awa...\n\nAd-aware SE Personal 1.05 will scan your PC and\nidentify spyware that should be removed. Ad-aware\ndefinition files are updated about once a week.\n\n\nSpybot Search and Destroy can be downloaded here:\nhttp://www.safer- etworking.org/en/mirrors/index...\n\nSpybot Search and Destroy will "Check for Problems"\n(scan) your PC for spyware that should be removed.\nBe sure to use the "Immunize" feature that blocks\nknown spyware from getting onto your PC. Spybot\nSearch and Destroy detection files are updated about\nonce a month.\nAfter you update Spybot Search and Destroy each month be sure to "immunize" your PC so that the updated spyware threats will be blocked.\n\n\n\nSpyware Blaster 3.2 can be downloaded here:\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.co...\n\nAfter the program is installed be sure to click on\n"Enable All Protection" so the program blocks spyware.\nDetection files are updated about once a month. After updates are installed each month be sure to click on "Enable All Protection" again so the updated detection files are applied.\n\n\nYou may also want to use Mozilla Firefox 1.07 as your\nprimary web browser. Firefox is an excellent program,\nand I have been using it for several months now.\nFirefox has fewer security flaws than Internet\nExplorer. You will still need to use Internet\nExplorer to download Microsoft updates.\nYou can download Firefox here:\nhttp://www.mozilla.org/product...\n\n\nBe sure you have all the critical updates from\nMicrosoft for Windows and Internet Explorer.\nOpen Internet Explorer, click on "Tools" and select\n"Windows Update".
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I run all the same programs. First log onto Windows up date and make sure you have ALL of the available updates for XP(especially the security ones,you may be surprised if there are a lot).You may have to disable Adware to do this. Then make sure you are running Nortons fire wall and not the Windows default firewall(this is usually done automatically upon Norton set-up). Make sure you run live update on Norton Program every day that you log on to the internet. Do not trust Any Auto up-date programs! Run A full virus scan manually now and no less than once per week. Then see about reloading your set-up program. If this does not work, Try resetting your computer to the very first day you installed XP and repeat the above procedures. Somewhere, something in your setup program has been removed. If you continue to have this problem, E-mail Microsoft's Help Desk. GOOD LUCK!
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try soft spy, norton, or macfee if problem pesist then reinstall your window.
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sue....before she does that ...please try this if she does not want to lose no info.........restart the computer in safe mode.( to enter safe mode...turn off pc...restart pc...as soon as u turn on pc..tap f8 until u see safe mode........click safe mode...click enter...now log on as user or owner.....now u will see desktop...go to start..run..type in msconfig...press ok....in new window..select start up  ...now select disable all..now press apply..press ok..exit without restart\nnow go to start..run..type in prefetch...in new window..top left corner..select edit..select all...press delete..yes delete all\nnow go to start..run..type in %temp%..same thing..delete all\nnow go to start..run..type in temp..same thing...delete all\nnow go to start..all program..accessories..system tools..disc clean up...c drive...after it has analyzed..check all boxes..press ok....it will disappear when it is finished.....\nnow go to start..control panel...folder options....view...u will see a option that says.....SHOW ALL HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS..check it..press apply,press ok\nnow open your antivirus....run a full system scan..remove or quarantine whatever it finds\nnow open your spyware program...run full system scan..remove or quarantine whatever it finds.....\nnow that scans are finished...go back to control panel...folder options...view...now select..restore to default..press apply..press ok.......\nnow restart pc...u will see a pop up..saying..system configuration has been used....u will see a square box inside...check the box..press ok....now pc should be ok....if u are still infected\nthen i suggest that u go to one of these sites and scan and remove any remaining threats u have on pc\nu do not have to pay someone to fix it..or u do not have to lose all your info....it can be fixed if u have a little patience\n\nhttp://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/\nthis is bitdefender..this is one of the best antivirus there is\nthis is a free onlie scan that will detect and remove\n\nhttp://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner\nthis is kaspersky free online scan....this probally the best antivirus u can buy\n\nhttp://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html\nthis is for spyware..it is one of the best..it is free for home users\nu can also pay for this and recieve realtime protection\n\nhttp://www3.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-results/lng/us/tpl/tpl01?prd=triasw\nthis is avg antispyware formerly called ewido...when it was ewido..it was top dawg...now that grisoft has bought it im sure they have added alot to the database..this is a free program also...it will scan and remove what others miss...just like the other 3 i recommended...if u can do what i just showed u..u will never have to pay someone to fix pc....there are a few other methos that are used..but for most virus or spyware ..this will work......if u are still infected after doing all this.....go to ...geeks to go......tom coyote forums....cexx.org.....merjin's....read info on how to post a hijackthis log..and let the professionals  walk u through it step by step .....IT IS FREE...good luck
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No, I recommend Symantec Firewall/Anti-Virus, Ad Aware SE, System Mechanic and maybe Spy Doctor.  Some catch most, but all it takes is one bad virus or malware etc....
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If McAfee partially installed and then Norton was installed, the programs may be conflicting. Look in Add/Remove programs and see if there is anything there with McAfee, and uninstall it. Part of the McAfee install may still be trying to run. Click Start, Run, msconfig, and look in the startup section for anything McAfee and uncheck it. If this doesn't work, Run Chkdsk and Defrag your drive.\nI have used Norton for 5 years and nothing has gotten by it yet.
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Staples is PROBABLY right.   Its probably your explorer process has become corrupted or damaged *most likely by spyware*\n\nTry reloading windows XP.  Be aware in doing so you may lose information, and certainly will have to reinstall programs.\n\nYou can also try HiJackthis! and lavasofts Ad-Aware  and see if you can remove enough spyware to get it working again, because chances are the actual explorer modual is ok (it works in safe mode), just too much crap hooks to it in normal startup mode.