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i have been having problems with windows me, so tried to scan disk and restore and neither will work. have closed down all programs but would appear to be something still running in background!! i am mystified!!!!

Name: TheKid
Date: July 17, 2002 at 17:15:39 Pacific

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Try in safe mode and/or use enditall.

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Name: TheKid
Date: July 17, 2002 at 17:29:23 Pacific

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A virus scan wouldn't hurt,either...

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Name: Sue
Date: July 17, 2002 at 17:30:38 Pacific

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Hit the Ctrl Alt Del and see whats running in the background

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Name: TheKid
Date: July 17, 2002 at 17:37:05 Pacific

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But if he tries in safe mode,he won't need to.Although I was also wondering what he did have running in the background too!!! Don't get mad at me Sue!...please

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Name: Norm
Date: July 17, 2002 at 17:40:30 Pacific

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http://www.computing.net/windowsme/wwwboard/forum/24474.html

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Name: Sue
Date: July 17, 2002 at 18:51:33 Pacific

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Not mad, bet its virus protection program.

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Name: TheKid
Date: July 17, 2002 at 19:20:09 Pacific

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Wouldn't doubt it,but...if he's runs it in safe mode...lol...won't be a problem.But he should know both approaches if he doesn't already.Teamwork is great,isn't it?

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Name: Sue
Date: July 17, 2002 at 22:24:12 Pacific

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You don't have any Nortons programs installed on your computer do you?

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