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Thread: Grim's PC Repair Thread
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05-01-2012 #51
Re: Grim's PC Repair Thread
I did finally get a good PC if anyone is shopping for a new one. My Dell XPS8300 with Windows 7 has worked great and is so much better than my old HP crap with Windows Vista. I also have the Kapersky Security Software. It wasn't fee but it's worked well for me.
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05-01-2012 #52
Re: Grim's PC Repair Thread
Try RogueKiller. It's kinda like HijackThis, but much more detailed.
Let it load.
Click the Scan button.
When it's done, click the Report button.
Copy the text file contents and paste it into pastebin.
Copy the link and chuck it at me.
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05-01-2012 #53
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05-01-2012 #54
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05-01-2012 #55
Re: Grim's PC Repair Thread
too much french fries, not enough shakes...
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05-01-2012 #56
Re: Grim's PC Repair Thread
Never liked PCs. I used a range of Macs - presently five of them (two lap tops, two desk tops and a Ipad)
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05-01-2012 #57
Re: Grim's PC Repair Thread
Not bad. I only see one entry there that I'm a little worried about, but it's not what's causing the new-window-popup issue in Firefox.
As far as the popups go, I don't think it's due to any kind of malware. There are a few options to prevent the popups, even though they're harmless as far as I can tell.
In Firefox, open the Options menu.
In the Tabs section, there should be an option labeled "Open new windows in a new tab instead". Check it and click OK.
There's also an addon for Firefox called QuickJava. It allows you to disable Java, JavaScript, CSS, flash, and images on the fly. I usually configure it so only the Java and Javascript buttons are visible.
I always block Java because I don't mess with very many web apps or online browser-based games. JavaScript is the culprit, though. JavaScript is the reason why these webpages are getting around your popup blocker and opening advertisements in new windows. Problem is, A LOT of websites use JavaScript and most of them are perfectly reputable, so you're only going to want to disable JavaScript if you're browsing through sites you don't trust.
So, getting back to RogueKiller... load it back up. Instead of scanning again, click the ProxyFix and DNSfix buttons.
Now do a scan and wait until it finishes.
Check under the Proxy tab.
If this line still exists:
[PROXY IE] HKCU\[...]\Internet Settings : ProxyServer (150.140.184.110:312 -> FOUND
Reboot for success and win.
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05-01-2012 #58
Re: Grim's PC Repair Thread
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Macs don't encounter problems nearly as often as PCs that run Windows. I just don't see the point in buying overpriced hardware just for the operating system, especially when there are free alternatives that are just as secure (Linux).
It used to be that Macs were better for art and design work, audio editing, and video editing. Not so much anymore. Since Apple switched to using Intel architecture, the only remaining difference between PCs and Macs is the operating system.
I don't like OSX because there's not enough customization options without using third-party software or having to learn UNIX command-line. It's far too WYSIWYG. If there is a software or hardware issue, a system restart is the most common fix-all. Under Windows, there's some sort of GUI utility for everything, and that bloats the fuck out of any Windows installation, but I prefer that to forcing users to learn and use a command-line to change most OS settings because most users wouldn't bother with that.
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05-02-2012 #59
Re: Grim's PC Repair Thread
south ov da border, Another thing you may want to look at for Firefox and Java
is an Add-on called No Script.
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