Aragon: An online article I read (sorry can't remember the link) warned of some anti-spyware programs in particular that were known to actually be spyware. But, who knows...

As for the license number, there is an option to skip that during the download. I never did validate my license. I never had to enter the license number.

Aragon: Some anti-spyware tools actually install spyware.

What's up with the VALID user license and microsoft's tool?

Aragon: I have heard that some spyware programs hide in the system restore and windows update "stuff". I haven't verified this, its just what I heard.

Microsoft has come out with a great tool to help protect against spyware, browser hijacks. It has a reaaly cool feature called "System Explorers". It will let you view and modify settings that are normally hidden and difficult to change. Some of them include Downloaded ActiveX controls, running processes, Startup programs, IE helper objects, IE toolbars, Winsock LSP's, and Shell Execute Hooks.

Primary Monitor: 1280 x 1024
Secondary Monitor: 1280 x 1024

Rose: I have seen this with firefox too. Not just on brainking. The rendering engine seems to start displaying objects as soon as they are rendered, even if other objects that could affect position haven't been rendered yet. It is quite annoying.

Rose: I have been using the microsoft anti-spyware tool for about a month. It gives you more capabilites in fighting browser hijackers and plug-ins. I haven't had a problem removing spyware with it...yet. I was using the free version of ad-aware, but it couldn't remove some spyware. I actualy bought the upgraded version and it finally did remove some pesky spyware (not even spybot could remove them).

Rose: My impression was it was going to be a stand alone utility that may cost money. But, as usual, I really don't know.

Aragon: I have been using Microsoft's Anti Spyware tool. It is especially good at showing you what IE's settings are and what applications ie loads.

Mousetrap: You said, "it has got to be something simple". I don't think Microsoft supports "Simple".

Well...You can add an entry to the "Tools" menu that will launch a script, launch an executable or (if you have the expertise) load an ActiveX control.

OK, I give. the Auto-Refresh feature is no longer working for me. Unfortunately, I am not sure when it stopped. I just know, I can't get it to work, now. Any suggestions?

Note: I cannot get it to work in IE 6.0 or FireFox 1.0. I do have AdWatch and AdAware installed, but I it stopped working before I installed them.

To err is human, to really foul things up you need a computer.

Just a guess...When you copy files from a CD, the have the read-only attribute. Try removing that.

I cannot get the auto refresh to work on the main page of brainking. Any suggestions? I unloaded Ad-Watch SE Plus but it still won't refresh.

I want a whole department to filter my email for me...

Well, I've remove the links to IE (he doesn't know how to find it now) and installed firefox...not to mention the issue of him sneaking on the internet. Kids certainly keep you on your toes!

Is firefox (and other browsers) as susceptible to hijacking as IE is? My son has been sneaking on the internet (no, he is not visiting porn sites). He likes to go to free on-line game sites. He also likes to search for things (favorite trucks, toys, games, etc) on the internet. Everytime he came to a web site that poped up the "Do you want to trust content from..." dialog, he clicked YES. Ouch...I ended up with almost 500 spyware/malware/adware objects on my computer. IE was hijacked so bad, I couldn't even get to google. After three days of work (using ad-aware) I think I have all but one gone. Ad-aware doesn't find any but I still can't get to google (it is like it doesn't even exist). If you ever come across "SearchForIt"...don't be fooled. It is one ugly hijack to get rid of.

Yeah? Since, Mine is only blocked for about a half hour I don't think it is a firewall or ad-blocker. Also, I have always been behind a firewall.

Now it is working fine. A little slower as it has to send the images. But it is working like it always has. When I don't get the images, the page is returned immediately. I will try the cache nextime this happens (every morning).

Starting Monday, I have had a problem with Brainking (other sites are fine). Most of the images don't show up when I first log into brainking. This inclueds the Membership icon (Rook, Knight, Pawn), member's pictures, and game boards. Eventually, it works and continues to work as long as I don't close the browser (IE).

Everything else comes up almost instantly (Gotta love T1's). Instead of the image, I get the place holder with an x in it, that you ge if the image doesn't exist. Any suggestions?

Translate web sites into "Shiznit" here.

I like the summary that you post of the last question. Maybe post them in the "News" section to act kind of like a FAQ.

Not all pop-up are from the site you are visiting. I have my own server, and I started getting popups when ever I would visit it. My kids visited a site that automatically downloaded components to show pop ups. I recomend this program...Ad-aware.

When I first ran it, it found hundreds of unwanted items (tracking cookies, ad-ware, spy ware, etc.). I highly recomend it. It is even FREE.

Liquid,
I just checked out thier web site. It looks like they dropped the free version. They used to have "Express", "Small Business", and "Professional" versions. I no longer see the "Express" version which was free. That's a too bad, because I really like IMail.

Actually, I don't like the free online email servers. Yahoo! is the worse. I never use it, but I get tons of spam in it. I don't even check it anymore. I've even sent in a support question on how to disable it...NO REPLY.

I have a static IP address. I use a free product called IMail. The free version gives you 10 email addresses. Plenty for my family.

If anyone has a static IP address and is hosting a web web page on IIS, I also recomend Web Wiz Forums. A free messageboard.

I am not quite sure what you are asking...I think you are asking how to track down white programs might still be looking at your second drive. If that is it, the only way is to go into the programs, one by one, and check them out.

Any program that you have used while you did NOT have a second drive, most likely won't save files there by default.

I think...
when windows access a drive (that does not have Windows on it)it creates a "Recycle Bin" automatically. You can change your folder options to show hidden files.

Is the hidden file the "Recycle Bin"? The hidden file is probably whats taking space.

There is a setting in edit|preferences to hide the tabs if only one tab is open. Could this be your problem?

Don't several pda's use bluetooth technology for their wireless stuff? I've also heard that some auto manufacturers are using bluetooth for some of their sensors.

I use one in my home. Each computer will need a Wireless network card. Most new laptops have these built in. Also, beware...You must have win98se or better to use a wireless card.