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Posted by KaraS on March 12, 2005, at 16:03:21
I have some kind of virus or worm. My system keeps shutting itself down after only a few minutes. I've tried reverting my harddrive to a previous time as well as run AVG, ADAWARE and maintenance functions. I've gotten messages that there's a problem with the "Loadqm" file. Is there anything I can do here or do I have to call a professional?
Posted by KaraS on March 12, 2005, at 18:41:59
In reply to Desperately need computer help! PLEASE, posted by KaraS on March 12, 2005, at 16:03:21
For some reason, my computer seems to be working well again. I reverted my harddrive one more time and then proceeded again. Again, shortly after that it crashed. From then on though it has been fine. VERY STRANGE. I keep thinking the bottom is going to fall out soon though and maybe wipe out everything I have. This has never happened before.
Posted by Sarah T. on March 13, 2005, at 0:06:24
In reply to Desperately need computer help! PLEASE, posted by KaraS on March 12, 2005, at 16:03:21
Hi Kara. I'm glad to hear that your computer has been behaving better this evening. Do you have a PC or Mac? If you have Windows, what version do you have (98, XP, etc)?
Posted by KaraS on March 13, 2005, at 2:29:41
In reply to Re: Desperately need computer help! PLEASE » KaraS, posted by Sarah T. on March 13, 2005, at 0:06:24
> Hi Kara. I'm glad to hear that your computer has been behaving better this evening. Do you have a PC or Mac? If you have Windows, what version do you have (98, XP, etc)?
PC with Windows ME
Posted by Sarah T. on March 14, 2005, at 0:29:24
In reply to Re: Desperately need computer help! PLEASE » Sarah T., posted by KaraS on March 13, 2005, at 2:29:41
Hi. Several times in the past few years, I've gotten a lot of help on a Google Group Usenet message board that is geared towards Windows 98 users. I've seen many posts from people who have other versions of Windows, and usually they are re-directed to the appropriate board. Sometime their questions are answered on the Windows 98 board. The group I used was:
microsoft.public.win.98.gen_discussion
I think there are many such groups. As in any unmoderated Usenet group or message board, there are some unhelpful trolls and spammers, but I found they were far outnumbered by those who are dedicated to helping others.
Posted by KaraS on March 14, 2005, at 0:57:36
In reply to Re: Desperately need computer help! PLEASE » KaraS, posted by Sarah T. on March 14, 2005, at 0:29:24
> Hi. Several times in the past few years, I've gotten a lot of help on a Google Group Usenet message board that is geared towards Windows 98 users. I've seen many posts from people who have other versions of Windows, and usually they are re-directed to the appropriate board. Sometime their questions are answered on the Windows 98 board. The group I used was:
>
> microsoft.public.win.98.gen_discussion
>
> I think there are many such groups. As in any unmoderated Usenet group or message board, there are some unhelpful trolls and spammers, but I found they were far outnumbered by those who are dedicated to helping others.
Thanks so much! That will come in very handy I'm sure.
Posted by KaraS on March 14, 2005, at 1:03:11
In reply to Re: Desperately need computer help! PLEASE » KaraS, posted by Sarah T. on March 14, 2005, at 0:29:24
Sometime their questions are answered on the Windows 98 board. The group I used was:
>
> microsoft.public.win.98.gen_discussion
Sarah,
Actually I had trouble getting to that address. I kept getting an error screen.k
Posted by Sarah T. on March 14, 2005, at 1:37:55
In reply to Re: Desperately need computer help! PLEASE » Sarah T., posted by KaraS on March 14, 2005, at 1:03:11
Oops! I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have typed a period in between win and 98. Go to Google, click on Groups. In the search bar, type:
microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Hit enter, and that should take you to the group.
You can mention that you have Windows ME but don't know whether there is a group for ME. Ask your questions and I think you'll get some replies within a day or two.
Posted by Sarah T. on March 14, 2005, at 1:46:47
In reply to Re: Desperately need computer help! PLEASE » KaraS, posted by Sarah T. on March 14, 2005, at 1:37:55
I do think it might be helpful to ask some questions on that Windows98 group I mentioned above; however, I see that there are some non-Google newsgroups for Windows ME users. They can be accessed through:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/support/newsgroups
Although I've used the Windows98 Google group, I've never used the microsoft ME group, so I can't say whether or not it's any good.
Posted by Sarah T. on March 14, 2005, at 1:53:50
In reply to One more thing. . . » Sarah T., posted by Sarah T. on March 14, 2005, at 1:46:47
I'm sure you know this, but just in case you've never posted on a Google group, don't use your real name or main screen name for the newsgroup; otherwise, you'll be inundated with spam from now until the end of time. Set up an alternate screen name for a newsgroup. Some people get "anonymizer" type accounts. I don't know whether that's necessary. Just don't use your real name. Use an alternate screen name, so if you are harassed, you can just drop that screen name.
Posted by KaraS on March 14, 2005, at 17:13:33
In reply to And yet another » Sarah T., posted by Sarah T. on March 14, 2005, at 1:53:50
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