Hi Musiclover98,
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Be sure to read the information in these threads about Windows XP risks and options:
Remove Programs Using Control Panel
From Start, Settings, Control Panel or Start, Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs.
Highlight each Entry, as follows, one by one, if it exists, and choose Remove :
Java(TM) 6 Update 29
Laflurla
McAfee Security Scan Plus
Optimizer Pro v3.2
Search Protect
Google Update Helper
Take extra care in answering questions posed by any Uninstaller.
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REBOOT (RESTART) Your Machine
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Download the OTL Scanner
Please download OTL.exe by OldTimer and save it to your desktop.
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Run a Scan with OTL
OTL.txt will be open on your desktop, and Extras.txt will be minimized in your taskbar.
The Extras.txt file will only appear as a running Notepad document the very first time you run OTL.
Please copy (Edit->Select All, Edit->Copy) the contents of these files, one at a time, and post them as a reply. Use separate replies if more convenient.
askey127
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Be sure to read the information in these threads about Windows XP risks and options:
- Derek's post here is one view of the risks : End of Support For Windows XP
- My post concentrates on software options for saving the machine: Windows XP - The Elephant In The Room
- There is a good common sense article here: http://mashable.com/2014/04/08/windo...ade-or-switch/
Remove Programs Using Control Panel
From Start, Settings, Control Panel or Start, Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs.
Highlight each Entry, as follows, one by one, if it exists, and choose Remove :
Java(TM) 6 Update 29
Laflurla
McAfee Security Scan Plus
Optimizer Pro v3.2
Search Protect
Google Update Helper
Take extra care in answering questions posed by any Uninstaller.
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REBOOT (RESTART) Your Machine
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Download the OTL Scanner
Please download OTL.exe by OldTimer and save it to your desktop.
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Run a Scan with OTL
- Double click the OTL icon to run it.
- Check the boxes labeled :
- Scan All Users
- LOP check
- Purity check
- Extra Registry > Use SafeList
- Make sure all other windows are closed to let it run uninterrupted.
- Click on the Run Scan button at the top left hand corner. Do not change any settings unless otherwise told to do so.
When the scan starts, OTL may appear to be frozen while it runs. Please be patient.
OTL.txt will be open on your desktop, and Extras.txt will be minimized in your taskbar.
The Extras.txt file will only appear as a running Notepad document the very first time you run OTL.
Please copy (Edit->Select All, Edit->Copy) the contents of these files, one at a time, and post them as a reply. Use separate replies if more convenient.
askey127