I concur with all the tools Michael has mentioned, but my preferred toll in these case is Malware Bytes. This is available in a free and a paid for version. The free version has worked in all cases so far. http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
This and a lot of other tools including the ones Michael mentioned are available on Hiren's Boot CD. This compilation allows you to boot up from the CD and repair Windows, Virus's Partition Problems and many more. http://www.hirensbootcd.net/ In the past few weeks I have successfully used it on a number of desktops and laptops which would not load Windows X or Windows Vista. Firstly I run The AV programs then finally I run a CHKDSK. If any one wants to download Hiren from my desktop the let me know and I will send a link to the iso. Dave can you give me a ring on 0 1 6 7 3 8 4 2 9 7 9. Any one else who wants to cheer up an old Fart would be more than welcome. I emailed as you suggested but my message was returned undeliverable. I am confined to the upstairs at the moment and can only move when someone is here to help me. Cheers Peter Peter Hart Computers -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Madigan Sent: 09 December 2009 09:45 To: ProFox Email List Subject: Re: [NF] Replacement for Windows Update? Here's what I would do. 1. run ccleaner at http://www.ccleaner.com/ 2. Run spybot search and destroy http://download.cnet.com/Spybot-Search-amp-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html 3. run smitrem http://noahdfear.geekstogo.com/ Then run defrag. That should speed things up. --- On Wed, 12/9/09, Joel N. Fischoff <[email protected]> wrote: > From: Joel N. Fischoff <[email protected]> > Subject: [NF] Replacement for Windows Update? > To: [email protected] > Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 2:15 AM > Heya, > > When I launch Windows Update in Internet Explorer, my > machine slows to a > crawl. It also takes forever to 'scan' my computer - > well over an hour. > > Can anyone recommend a good replacement for Windows Update, > to keep my > drivers/software up-to-date? I'm running under XP > Home SP3. > > > Thanks in advance, > > Joel > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/a57fa4cf19531343a2ee11b57db8e3af100...@server.peterhartcomputers.local ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
