Weird computer problem
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Weird computer problem
Hey guys... don't know if anybody else has run across this, but it sure is interesting...
I have a Dell Inspiron 5160 laptop... just got it in late January. I installed AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) shortly after. This doesn't happen every time, but about every 2nd or 3rd time I start AIM, the AIM Today box pops up and suddenly my mouse arrow disappears. And doesn't come back. When I restart, everything is fine. Do you think whatever AIM is loading is causing this to happen? Oh also, a few weeks after I got it, my friend had me turn off some things in the system configurations, but they were only a couple of the things Dell installed (like the "help on demand" thing) I think at least. Anybody else ever have this problem?
I have a Dell Inspiron 5160 laptop... just got it in late January. I installed AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) shortly after. This doesn't happen every time, but about every 2nd or 3rd time I start AIM, the AIM Today box pops up and suddenly my mouse arrow disappears. And doesn't come back. When I restart, everything is fine. Do you think whatever AIM is loading is causing this to happen? Oh also, a few weeks after I got it, my friend had me turn off some things in the system configurations, but they were only a couple of the things Dell installed (like the "help on demand" thing) I think at least. Anybody else ever have this problem?
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Install a GOOD personal firewall AND anti virus. NORTON IS NOT a GOOD program. I use AVG antivirus (free from www.grisoft.com) and SYGATE personal FIrewall (another FREE program from www.sygate.com). It sounds like the typical aim problems. I'm assuming it's running windows XP.
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Yeah, it's XP. I've never liked XP... anyway, I do have a firewall, it's McAvee firewall, viruscan, etc... just a bunch of their "protection" stuff. I was thinking I'd try turning off the AIM Today window because I don't like it there anyway. If that doesn't work, I was thinking of trying to extract DeadAIM from my old PC and putting it onto this one... I liked that better anyway... keeps logs of all your messages for you.
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Be real careful how you unload the messenger program - ripping it out can also cause a load of more problems!
The last time I did that (in Virginia at the time) I had to do an FDISK, FORMAT, and the whole nine...
The last time I did that (in Virginia at the time) I had to do an FDISK, FORMAT, and the whole nine...
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