pc is slow and some hardware isint working right

[goat_roper_me]

can any one tell me if ther is a (FREE) software that will fix and repair my computer it is running slower then it shood and some the thing arent working like windows media player this is what it tells me when i try to play a music cd in my unit >>> (Windows Media Player cannot play the file. If the file is on another computer, verify that you are connected to the network. If you typed a path, verify that it is correct. If the problem persists, the server might not be available.)<<< and when i do what the help page tells it still dose the same thing and its doing other wierd things i was told that a fix and repair software mite fix all my troubles i have adaware,spyspyware blaster and spybot search & destroy i hav run all them and thay dont do a hole lot so if ther is a free fix and repair software for windows xp and iam using the windows xp home upgrade i had windows 98 on here so please its drivin my nuts

[oddjob]

I hate "upgrades". They often cuase trouble.

First let's see if we can clear out any dead wood and generally make sure your computer is not infected with malware.

You should print these intructions out to help you follow them.

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Download Ewido/AVG Anti Spyware from here ….

http://www.ewido.net/en/

It has a fully working 30 day trial period.

Install it and update it to the latest definitions.

Next download SDFix.zip from here …..

http://downloads.andymanchesta.com/R...ools/SDFix.zip

………..save it to your desktop.


Do NOT use these programs yet.

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Now boot to safe mode. Here’s a “how to” if you’re not sure ..

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01052409420406


When in safe mode run a full system scan with AVGAS and let it fix what it wants to.

REMEMBER TO SAVE THE SCAN REPORT and also remember where you saved it.

[FOOTNOTE > this is a good program to use as an “on demand” scanner even after the trial period is over. Keep it updated and use it to scan your computer from time to time].

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Still in safe mode right click on the SDFix.zip folder and choose Extract All.

Open the extracted folder normally - C:\SDFix and double-click on RunThis.bat to start the script.

Type Y to begin the script. It will remove any Trojan Services foound then make some repairs to the registry and prompt you to press any key to reboot. When you hit any key your computer will reboot. Your system will take longer than normal to restart as the fixtool will be running and removing files.

When your desktop loads the utility will complete the removal and display Finished.

Press any key again to end the script and load your desktop icons.

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Reboot back to normal mode.

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Download a self-extracting copy of HijackThis from here …….

http://downloads.malwareremoval.com/hijackthis_sfx.exe

Save it to your Desktop.

Double-click on the file hijackthis_sfx.exe file and it will self-extract into its own folder ……

C:\Program Files\HijackThis

Go to this folder and run the hijackthis.exe file.

From the menu click on "Do a system scan and save a logfile".

Copy and paste both the HJT logfile to this thread.


Please also tell how your computer is operating now.


OJ