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Thanks for your responses. I have managed to get rid of the blue folder on my desktop by downloading this XP_CommonTasks.zip The folder has now disapeared

How can one get rid of this annoying sidebar on the desktop and how did it get there? XP home Thanks for any input

Thanks for the input JD. tried that and he still gets the error message. I have had him scan with Avast, and also the online Panda scan, Spybot and Adaware.. Also a trojan scanner. When I tried to have him scan with his Norton System works it would not run properly. Just to check this out I am getting him to remove and then re-install the Norton System works. (he does not run Norton Antivirus) He runs Avast and Zone Alarm pro.

Thanks for all your input folks. I have had him set all of his security settings exactly as mine are set (my computer opens Google maps fine) but it still gives him the Active X error message. He recently ran a spybot scan and he had a bit of spyware on his system but he also had a bunch of files that Spybot said it could not scan. He then went and deleted all of the files, (spyware and the ones that could not be scanned) I have told him to try recovering all those files and see if that will rectify his problem. If that doesn't work what do you think about a repair on IE6.

A friend of mine has tried to access Google Maps and he gets an error report that he does not have Acrive X enabled - here is his email message When I tried to open Maps on Google, I got the message that it could not happen because I did not have active x on my browser. What happened to it and how can i get it back or re install it or download it. Harold I have had him check the settings in Security and he tells me all of his Active x are checked the same as mine. (I can get the maps) He is running windows 98 and I believe he is running explorer 6. any ideas would be most welcome thanks

Thanks for your response Mikex. It just seemed odd that a Critical Update would be put in the startups and run from there. Never had a critical in MSCONFIG before. Bryan

Thanks for your response The T. I like to use HTML. I use the free version of Avast and also use the free version of Zone Alarm. My resouces range from 75% to 80% so I think I will keep it as is for the moment unless it gives me problems. Yes I had noticed it in Ctl-Alt-Del. I was wondering if anyone had experienced any problems with it. Bryan

Found KB891711 in my startup after downloading the latest Critical Update in my 98se from Microsoft. A Google search show this to be a running process from Microsoft. Some folks have been getting blues screens after downloading it. I had a blue screen when trying to shutdown last evening and considering that it has been many many months since that happened to me I felt it a bit coincidental. I also feel that the machine is running just a tad slower than before. Anyone else had this experience or anyone like to comment Bryan

Just received an email that my server is now doing just what I was talking ablout. Here is a copy from the email I received. Shaw Secure is now included as part of your Shaw High-Speed Internet service. Thanks to customer feedback we have improved your Internet service and now offer the best protection for your PC. This service upgrade is available at no charge on up to 3 computers in your home. Shaw Secures complete security package includes: Anti-virus - stops viruses, worms, and Trojans from infecting your computer through email, web browsing, or infected floppy disks and CDs. Firewall -

I often wonder why there is no comprehensive program on the market that protects our computers from all types of baddies. There are Anti -Virus, Spyware finders, trojan finders,Keylogger stoppers, Firewalls etc. It is possible to write programs to protect us from these threats why is it that no-one has come up with an all inclusive one instead of having to have separate programs for protection. Just wondering again Bryan

Thank you for the clarification folks. That seems to clear it up Bryan

Thanks Jsky, I figured that is what happens was not too sure whether it waited until you hit restore. It is important to know this when cleaning out ME and XP systems I guess. Thanks again for your responses Bryan

Thanks again Jsky but yes I am still a little confused. I understand what you are saying but let us take this scenario:- I get a virus, I clean the virus by using say Panda inline scan but ommitted to close my restore system. I know the virus will come back because it is in the restore. Will it come back when I reboot the computer or when I use restore at some later date. Thanks for your response Bryan

Thanks Jsky I understand what you are saying but that does not really satisy my curiosity. Does the virus reappear when you reboot your computer or does it wait until it is released by using that restore point. For example; if a virus was removed by a virus scan will the operating system remain clean if you never use the restore program again. This stems from discussion with a friend of mine. Bryan

Just as a matter of interest. When a virus is present in a computer and a scan is done, it is neccessary to turn off restore otherwise the virus will return. Now, does the virus return the next time you reboot or does it only return when you use the restore program. Just interested Bryan

Thanx Sidekickcat will check that out next time I try to update Critical Updates

Thank you very much for your comments Efwis. I figured it would be something like that. I am running 98 se so I do not have SP2, never play games, use Yahoo and rarely use MSN so I guess that is why I have seen no changes. I understand that Firefox does not use Active X at all so that is why I experimented. Thanks again Bryan

For the past few weeks I have had all of my Active X Contols set at disable. I mean all of them in all categories (even trusted sites) I am running Exporer 6 because I can't get along with Firefox. The computer is running very well so I wondered what effects I can expect with all these Active X disabled. Like what will not work. I did a google search but really did not learn a lot about ActiveX. Anyone care to enlighten me in plain language Thanks

Thank you Bozodog Bryan

I'm sorry JSKY. I tried to follow your instructions but I guess I must be a bit thick as I could not find what You indicated. As I said before I downloaded a thing called Tweaknow and it got rid of just two registry files, but froze my computer when it tried to scan something called "help Section" It scanned all the other sections succesfully. I don't wish to put you to any trouble so I guess I can live with the problem Thanks Bryan

Hi JSKY and thanks for your help. I downloaded Regcleaner and ran the scan. It found just a couple of items safe to delete. However I did not get a list as you suggested. Would you tell me how to get to the page that you are indicating I look at Thanks Bryan

A few years ago I used a Server called Look. Since then I have changed servers a few times and currently have a Broadband server. Look keeps coming back to haunt me. When I download a new program the new program always defaults to my old Look address. For example I just downloaded Thunderbird for email and the wizard for that program insists on bringing in Look as my current server. I had a couple of hours playing around before I managed to get Thunderbird to work. Does anyone know how I can rid myself of this demon. If it means going inti the Registry I am a little scared of doing that so

We both use Outlook Express. I am pretty sure that it was just a glitch by his server. I remember a year or two ago that a friend who was using Incredimail received multiples of one email - in his case about a hundred Bryan

I recenrly sent out a WMP file of about 4 megs to friends. One friend told me that the file has arrived in his inbox four times to date. No one else has complained of this. Does anyone have any ideas on the cause of this. Maybe a server glitch? Any response would be appreciated Thanks Bryan

I don't know about you folks but my parents gave me mine lol Bryan