All your PC problems, Volume 2

marcosdeto · 7th July 2007, 20:48

I need help ASAP with my antivirus.
I used to use AVG -the free version- but, apparentely, expired, now i downloadad Panda, but it keeps telling me that in order to use that fucking program i have to get rid of the Norton Antivirus -a shit programe i had two years ago but i have it no more- it also tells me that to take it away i have to go to start>control panel>add and remove programs, etc.

the thing is that i don't find the norton antivirus there, in fact i can't find it nowhere in the fucking computer

help please aaaaaaaaaaaaarggggghhhhhhhh

Brocky In Black · 7th July 2007, 21:21

Hmm....

Strange that you can't see it in add/remove programs.

There are probably bits of it left behind in the registry. Before you go messing in there though, i would try installing Norton again....the exact same version if possible....and then do an uninstall with the uninstaller that comes with it. That should solve the problem.

If not, you are going to have to get a registry editor and hunt down any traces of Norton.

marcosdeto · 7th July 2007, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brocky In Black

Hmm....

Strange that you can't see it in add/remove programs.

There are probably bits of it left behind in the registry. Before you go messing in there though, i would try installing Norton again....the exact same version if possible....and then do an uninstall with the uninstaller that comes with it. That should solve the problem.

If not, you are going to have to get a registry editor and hunt down any traces of Norton.

thanx mate. i'll do what you say

hope it works

MarliMan · 7th July 2007, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livvie

I don't know if threads can get too big, and then cause problems or get corrupted - I seem to remember that happened to the 9/11 thread - but anyroad, thought I'd start a new one. The old one is still readable.

shouldn't the carloth teveth one have problems? especially with all the :muppet: and the ***ping in there

BezsMaracas · 7th July 2007, 21:47

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Originally Posted by marcosdeto

thanx mate. i'll do what you say

hope it works

RegCleaner is a handy tool for getting rid of old registry entries

http://www.tweaknow.com/RegCleaner.html

marcosdeto · 7th July 2007, 21:52

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Originally Posted by BezsMaracas

RegCleaner is a handy tool for getting rid of old registry entries

http://www.tweaknow.com/RegCleaner.html

thank you bezs, i'm downloading it right now

Mihajlovic · 8th July 2007, 09:00

I`m using Avast antivirus, it has been quite good, I read a lot of good reviews about it, and the best thing is of course it`s for free.

Mihajlovic · 8th July 2007, 09:04

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Originally Posted by Brocky In Black

How much RAM do you have in that machine?

Vista alone uses ~700mb RAM just standing still.

You could try this

Thanks for this.

Loops · 8th July 2007, 10:29

"You either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Macromedia's Flash Player. Click here to get the latest flash player."

I'm getting messages like that all over the place. I do have the latest flash, java, and it's all enabled. It happened the last time i cleared my history/temps files etc and did a disk cleanup. I fluked making it work again by clicking a load of buttons but i'm not having the same luck this time.

Any ideas?

splat · 8th July 2007, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brocky In Black

Hmm....

Strange that you can't see it in add/remove programs.

There are probably bits of it left behind in the registry. Before you go messing in there though, i would try installing Norton again....the exact same version if possible....and then do an uninstall with the uninstaller that comes with it. That should solve the problem.

If not, you are going to have to get a registry editor and hunt down any traces of Norton.

Installing it again would do anything but make his computer even more messy. The registry cleaner mentioned above will probably do the job. If doesn't, open the windows reg editor, search for norton and delete manualy every entry you find. It won't cause any problems as apparently you don't have the program installed on your computer anymore.

Loops, just reinstall it when you get that message. That will probably solve your problem.

Justin · 8th July 2007, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loops

"You either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Macromedia's Flash Player. Click here to get the latest flash player."

I'm getting messages like that all over the place. I do have the latest flash, java, and it's all enabled. It happened the last time i cleared my history/temps files etc and did a disk cleanup. I fluked making it work again by clicking a load of buttons but i'm not having the same luck this time.

Any ideas?

Are you using any ad/popup blockers etc that is blocking out javascripts?

Loops · 8th July 2007, 14:55

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Originally Posted by Justin

Are you using any ad/popup blockers etc that is blocking out javascripts?

I've just disabled all the add-ons apart from the java and flash ones. Gone into Internet Options, unticked the box for the pop-up blocker on the privacy tab, even disabled use of pop-up blocker in the custom level on the security settings. Still no luck. Am i best off just reinstalling IE?

Brocky In Black · 8th July 2007, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Mihajlovic

Thanks for this.

No worries....it took the RAM usage down a fair bit then did it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by splat

Installing it again would do anything but make his computer even more messy. The registry cleaner mentioned above will probably do the job. If doesn't, open the windows reg editor, search for norton and delete manualy every entry you find. It won't cause any problems as apparently you don't have the program installed on your computer anymore.

Oh riiiight....so reinstalling and uninstalling is going to mess with his machine....but telling a guy who seemingly is no PC expert (no offence marcos) to go deleting registry entries is completely safe and the way to solve things?

Cretin.

splat · 8th July 2007, 18:27

Firstly, yes. When you don't know what you are talking about and don't have the knowledge needed to give advices like this, you better stay quiet and don't say anything.

And secondly, fuck off.

Stanley Road · 8th July 2007, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcosdeto

I need help ASAP with my antivirus.
I used to use AVG -the free version- but, apparentely, expired, now i downloadad Panda, but it keeps telling me that in order to use that fucking program i have to get rid of the Norton Antivirus -a shit programe i had two years ago but i have it no more- it also tells me that to take it away i have to go to start>control panel>add and remove programs, etc.

the thing is that i don't find the norton antivirus there, in fact i can't find it nowhere in the fucking computer

help please aaaaaaaaaaaaarggggghhhhhhhh

Download NONAV from Symantec

It gets rid of all the registry tags and services that get left behind when you uninstall it

Brocky In Black · 8th July 2007, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by splat

Firstly, yes. When you don't know what you are talking about and don't have the knowledge needed to give advices like this, you better stay quiet and don't say anything.

And secondly, fuck off.

Well the fact that you automatically assume you know how much knowledge i have on the subject, after reading 2 posts i put on a forum, tells me volumes about your intellect....not to mention your common sense.

My assumption then that you are a cretin, although at the time misinformed, was obviously correct.

So go ahead....god of all things PC....enlighten me on how re-installing and then uninstalling the app with the supplied uninstaller will screw with his machine.

While you're at it, explain how getting someone to go ahead and delete reistry entries is the safer option.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanley Road

Download NONAV from Symantec

It gets rid of all the registry tags and services that get left behind when you uninstall it

Never thought i'd find myself agreeing with a scouser but NoNAV is the way to go. Good call Stan.

Unlike a regeditor, this tool specificly knows what to look for so you can avoid digging around in the Registry yourself.

Get it here

*Note* If you haven't already installed another AV, remember to disconnect from t'internet before running this as it will leave you totally unprotected.

splat · 9th July 2007, 09:34

And how many posts did i post? You are not very clever, are you?

Once again, yes, it's safe as these entries belong to a program which doesn't exist on his computer anymore. Is that too much to comprehend? I guess not, it's just easier to be a prick.

Midfield · 9th July 2007, 09:50

Whenever I downloading any files, there is always a pop-up message about the information of the related files from the browser, how do I prevent this one for keeps coming? I'm using Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4.

Thanks

:muppet:

Stanley Road · 9th July 2007, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brocky In Black

Never thought i'd find myself agreeing with a scouser. Good call Stan.

Twat

Devil_forever · 9th July 2007, 10:56

My problem is that i can't download anything. Before my computer was downloading things perfectly on ares. Then I started to use bitlord. The first download was really fast but then I removed that particular file from the bit lord folder and put it in "my videos", after this all my downloads on bitlord were really really slow. So then I tried using ares and usuallu ares would download for me at around 250 Kbs and then I was getting speeds of 1 Kbs on every download. So I uninstalled both and re-installed again and now both of them do not download files for me. I've tried downloading other programs like bitcomet but that's not downloading any thing either. I have norton anti-virus but I don't know if it's blocking it or how to check that it's blocking it. Someone please help..

BezsMaracas · 9th July 2007, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devil_forever

My problem is that i can't download anything. Before my computer was downloading things perfectly on ares. Then I started to use bitlord. The first download was really fast but then I removed that particular file from the bit lord folder and put it in "my videos", after this all my downloads on bitlord were really really slow. So then I tried using ares and usuallu ares would download for me at around 250 Kbs and then I was getting speeds of 1 Kbs on every download. So I uninstalled both and re-installed again and now both of them do not download files for me. I've tried downloading other programs like bitcomet but that's not downloading any thing either. I have norton anti-virus but I don't know if it's blocking it or how to check that it's blocking it. Someone please help..

Try using utorrent, check if it reports your port as being open or not / NAT settings etc..

BezsMaracas · 9th July 2007, 11:43

And a lot of trackers ban the use of bitlord and bitcomet as they can fake ratios.

jdmufc · 9th July 2007, 11:44

i have downloaded a file and it says it is a RAR file.....whats a RAR file and how do i play it??
thanks in advance

BezsMaracas · 9th July 2007, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmufc

i have downloaded a file and it says it is a RAR file.....whats a RAR file and how do i play it??
thanks in advance

http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm

Devil_forever · 9th July 2007, 12:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by BezsMaracas

Try using utorrent, check if it reports your port as being open or not / NAT settings etc..

How do I do that?

Justin · 9th July 2007, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devil_forever

How do I do that?

Use this link
http://portforward.com/english/route...outerindex.htm

Grinner · 10th July 2007, 00:19

Listen up 'tards. I have been getting some good help from the folk on this forum for any malware issues:

www.spywareinfo.com

They sorted out one past problem and are helping me out with my current issue.

ukbob · 11th July 2007, 09:33

Probaly been asked a thousand times. I tried to upload pictures on here but get the "upload failed" every time. The picture size is oK. Help

Justin · 11th July 2007, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukbob

Probaly been asked a thousand times. I tried to upload pictures on here but get the "upload failed" every time. The picture size is oK. Help

Don't think you can upload anything on the site. Just use a free pic host like imageshack

7th July 2007, 20:48	#41 (permalink)
marcosdeto Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Buenos Aires - Argentina Posts: 27,818	I need help ASAP with my antivirus. I used to use AVG -the free version- but, apparentely, expired, now i downloadad Panda, but it keeps telling me that in order to use that fucking program i have to get rid of the Norton Antivirus -a shit programe i had two years ago but i have it no more- it also tells me that to take it away i have to go to start>control panel>add and remove programs, etc. the thing is that i don't find the norton antivirus there, in fact i can't find it nowhere in the fucking computer help please aaaaaaaaaaaaarggggghhhhhhhh

7th July 2007, 21:21	#42 (permalink)
Brocky In Black Youth Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Stretford Posts: 138	Hmm.... Strange that you can't see it in add/remove programs. There are probably bits of it left behind in the registry. Before you go messing in there though, i would try installing Norton again....the exact same version if possible....and then do an uninstall with the uninstaller that comes with it. That should solve the problem. If not, you are going to have to get a registry editor and hunt down any traces of Norton.

8th July 2007, 09:00	#47 (permalink)
Mihajlovic Its Baltic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: BADMOTORFINGER Posts: 5,668	I`m using Avast antivirus, it has been quite good, I read a lot of good reviews about it, and the best thing is of course it`s for free.

8th July 2007, 10:29	#49 (permalink)
Loops Loolz Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Castleford Posts: 1,978	"You either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Macromedia's Flash Player. Click here to get the latest flash player." I'm getting messages like that all over the place. I do have the latest flash, java, and it's all enabled. It happened the last time i cleared my history/temps files etc and did a disk cleanup. I fluked making it work again by clicking a load of buttons but i'm not having the same luck this time. Any ideas?

8th July 2007, 18:27	#54 (permalink)
splat Youth Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the past Posts: 217	Firstly, yes. When you don't know what you are talking about and don't have the knowledge needed to give advices like this, you better stay quiet and don't say anything. And secondly, fuck off.

9th July 2007, 09:34	#57 (permalink)
splat Youth Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the past Posts: 217	And how many posts did i post? You are not very clever, are you? Once again, yes, it's safe as these entries belong to a program which doesn't exist on his computer anymore. Is that too much to comprehend? I guess not, it's just easier to be a prick.

9th July 2007, 09:50	#58 (permalink)
Midfield Red Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Upstairs Posts: 2,563	Whenever I downloading any files, there is always a pop-up message about the information of the related files from the browser, how do I prevent this one for keeps coming? I'm using Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4. Thanks :muppet:

9th July 2007, 10:56	#60 (permalink)
Devil_forever pessimistic faggot, tevez-hater, and closet scouse cunt (lost a bet) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in chelsea's trophy cabinet. MAN IT'S SPACIOUS IN HERE!! Posts: 1,618	My problem is that i can't download anything. Before my computer was downloading things perfectly on ares. Then I started to use bitlord. The first download was really fast but then I removed that particular file from the bit lord folder and put it in "my videos", after this all my downloads on bitlord were really really slow. So then I tried using ares and usuallu ares would download for me at around 250 Kbs and then I was getting speeds of 1 Kbs on every download. So I uninstalled both and re-installed again and now both of them do not download files for me. I've tried downloading other programs like bitcomet but that's not downloading any thing either. I have norton anti-virus but I don't know if it's blocking it or how to check that it's blocking it. Someone please help..

9th July 2007, 11:43	#62 (permalink)
BezsMaracas Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stalyvegas Posts: 3,991	And a lot of trackers ban the use of bitlord and bitcomet as they can fake ratios.

9th July 2007, 11:44	#63 (permalink)
jdmufc Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: down and out...not a bit of it.....they are never out!!! Posts: 887	i have downloaded a file and it says it is a RAR file.....whats a RAR file and how do i play it?? thanks in advance

10th July 2007, 00:19	#67 (permalink)
Grinner fat gutted, hairy shouldered stinky arse Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kevin Costner - Prince of Cunts Posts: 11,581	Listen up 'tards. I have been getting some good help from the folk on this forum for any malware issues: www.spywareinfo.com They sorted out one past problem and are helping me out with my current issue.

11th July 2007, 09:33	#68 (permalink)
ukbob OAP Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Home Posts: 3,822	Probaly been asked a thousand times. I tried to upload pictures on here but get the "upload failed" every time. The picture size is oK. Help