"g" <zekor@comcast.net> wrote

> On Feb 8, 2:05 pm, "g" <z...@comcast.net> wrote:
>> XP drives me crazy, after using it for a couple months. I keep getting
>> this message for restart and
>> I don't know what program it doing it. I have XP automatic updates
>> off. I thought everything was turned off
>> but something is doing it. Can anybody identify this icon??
>>
>> http://zekfrivolous.com/restart.jpg
>
> Driving me crazy. The taskbar icon description(popups), are being
> hidden by the taskbar. Great!

We can't tell you what's causing your computer to reboot. You haven't given
enough info. When did this problem start? What changes occurred right
before the problem started? You're the one at the computer, look in task
manager when that message comes up to see what's running? Stop unknown
items in task manager one at at time to find out which one it is. Have you
been using a firewall when going online? What is the malware status of the
system and how do you check for it?

For the tool tips hidden behind the taskbar, it's a known issue with a
simple fix. Go to Start | All Programs, right click on any item and sort by
name. That will reset things.

Here are some links for checking for malware.

Malware Removal
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Richard Harper's Guide to Cleaning Pests
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

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Rock [MVP - User/Shell]