Author Topic: Weird XP Problems (Read 5368 times)

Simon · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2005, 16:54 »

I can't guarantee this, Jam, but having done a bit of Googling I came up with something which might help in line 240 of the link below:-

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

It seems that it's possible your Explorer settings have been messed with, probably by some of the spyware you have just removed. Create a System Restore point before attempting this, and be aware that it does alter your registry settings. Failing this, or any other suggestions, a Windows 'Repair' installation may be on the cards.

Jaminxz · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2005, 13:49 »

simon i can't thank you enough!!

it worked! i had no idea about that site despite ages off googling!

thnkas alot,

Jaminxz

Simon · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2005, 14:43 »

Glad it's sorted, Jam.

joudi · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2005, 15:30 »

That's a great site Simon

Maybe it's good to pin it.

If yes, why not to pin it in the section of Tips Tweaks...?

Simon · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2005, 16:18 »

Good idea, Joudi.

Jaminxz · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11, 2005, 18:28 »

wow i was so pleased that registry tweak worked!

it's made me notice a few little things that could be down to like spyware wreckin my pc, like sometimes, quite frequently my mouse gets a mind of it;s own, maybe for like half a sec it the cursor jumps up and down a litttle independantly,

think this is comething to do with registry errrors? and if ther's a tweak to fix it?

thanks

Jaminxz

Simon · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2005, 19:41 »

Occasional, random symptoms like you described with a mouse, are usually more likely to be the result of dirt in the ball, or on the optical sensor, or a low battery in cordless versions, rather than spyware, Jam, although if your mouse constantly seems to have a life of it's own, apparently there are nasty things which can do this.

Jaminxz · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2005, 15:14 »

oh it's not really that bad sion, it's like tiny flickers every so often, i really think it might be dust or something on my optical sensor.

Thanks,

Jaminxz

Simon · « **Reply #23 on:** March 14, 2005, 16:14 »

That's more than likely. I have an optical mouse which does exactly the same once in a while.