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    lot of bloat loaded, quick fix would be to backup data and reinstall windows from factory restore partition
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  • Browntoa wrote: »
    try post 6 then

    if it finds nothing then download and run

    http://www.filehippo.com/download_superantispyware/

    and do a full scan with that

    Done that and found 5 threats and loads of cookies - all deleted/quarantined. Still not working right though :mad:
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    this should fix the firewall

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2288085

    choose the run now option
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    windows update problem

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

    use the fix it for me option towards the bottom of the page
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  • Thanks Browntoa, done both of those and they've fixed both problems.
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  • waddler_8
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    If you've the time, go to VirusTotal and upload the following file.
    C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\hpe31B8.dll.vir
    

    Click Browse... & the Choose a file to upload dialogue box will open.
    Copy/Paste the file above into the white File name: box and click open
    Click Send File. If you get a message saying: File already submitted, click Reanalyze
    When it's finished, post the link to the report in the address bar here.
  • Thanks waddler_8, I'll give that a try this afternoon.

    Still getting the same problems with IE8. Also right click won't work, start button won't work either :mad:
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  • I've got huge problems now. I can't fill in any forms (username etc.) and when I type on forum suddenly what I've written disappears. I have to post quickly before it happens.

    Update is working now but there are so many, everytime I close the computer down there are more update and the problems seem to be different every time! HELP!
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  • Browntoa
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    I wonder if its roboform

    try a reset of internet explorer

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-vista/Reset-Internet-Explorer-8-settings
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