Windows XP problems

Please start your own thread with your own problems. They are not the same and will just confuse the issue.

I heard that a lot of times, a computer (mostly ones a bit older or lower lines-in this case the one I'm trying to fix for someone) cannot process all of the info over the internet, or the connection can get seen as a virus, because the new software will have to go to the critical files and change the whole computer. We must remember that computers are kind of like people. Even if they are all manufactured the same, each one is a little bit different. If this weren't so, we would be able to fix almost all computer problems. Anyways, no on would knowingly inject a virus through a CD so the computer lets it through the high security clearance, so to speak. This is just a theory I heard, so don't bet your money on it. But since its a free CD, I think I'm going to go for it. The theory makes sense to me, and what harm can it do?

Sorry, I didn't mean to post this one, long story.

Also, I was just trying to help. These boards are put up for this, and i kind of feel offended by your closemindedness. I know the solution for the IE7 problem, as i had the same thing, but then, you wouldn't want to know this would you. Since "They are not the same, and it will just confuse the issue" I better not post it though.

Your issue:

is NOT the same, nor does getting the CD for SP2 address this person's problem. Downloading a new version of a browser is NOT the same as inability to download a Service pack. It appears you have a separate problem which is why I suggested you start a new thread.

All help is welcome. However, you indicated a different problem and advised getting a CD for SP2. This was NOT the issue for this user, nor did you state any resolution to

Bobbye,
Sorry it took me so long also. Here is the log. One other question I have is that
every now and then the mouse pointer darts to the edge of the screen and climbs
up to the left hand corner. No infection software picks anything up. I'm not certain
that it is an infection but it does not seem normal. Any suggestions?
Thanks
CTEMAN

I answered the mouse question from the message you sent me. You also mentioned that you has been successful in installing IE7: Control Panel> Mouse> Orientation tan> run the cursor up the orientation block to reset> Apply> OK.

If you use a mouse with batteries, change the batteries. Mice do strange things with low battery power!

Reopen HijackThis and scan. Out a CHECK by the following:

Now close all windows other than HiJackThis, then click *Fix Checked.*Close HiJackThis and reboot.

You have a lot of unnecessary processes loading at boot. IF 'speed' is an issue, using Start> Run> tyoe in 'msconfig' without the quotes> enter> Selective Startup> Startup tab> UNCHECK the following

When finished> Apply> OK> Reboot> close the nag message after checking 'don't show this message again'. Stay in Selective Startup.
These are all legitimate programs but none need to start at boot. Just open manually when you need them. Remember- everything that starts on boot runs in the background. This uses your resources and RAM. The more running, the slower you will be. Only the antivirus program, firewall, touchpad for laptop and network process if on network need to start on boot.