[BC] computer lock up

[Mike McCarthy]

There are some BOTS out there which use the registry to do their dirty work 
and will create all kinds of chaos.  What spyware/scumware software do you 
have on that machine?

MM

At 09:39 AM 11/16/2005 -0800, John Vodenik wrote
>Greeting gathered bright minds, and lots smarter than I am type people.
>
>Not being a computer type person, just use it for e-mail and porn...I am 
>having a problem with the machine locking up.  I can only get it to 
>operate again by rebooting the thing, with the reset button on the 
>computer case. Locks in anywhere between 30 minutes and half a day after 
>rebooting.
>
>That said, our "computer guy" out here at VOA said he thought it was a 
>hardware problem.  OK, I have disconnected the cable modem, no 
>change.  Tried a different mouse, nothing.  Mouse is on USB port., it was 
>on the PS2 port, still the same results. Haven't disconnected the keyboard 
>as yet.  Scanner not plugged in, printer working OK.  That's about all I 
>have connected to the outside world, except for the sound card.
>
>I had been thinking maybe a virus or spyware.  Daily checks come up 
>empty.  I did a system restore to about 6 weeks back, when everything was 
>fine.  Still locking up.
>
>I need o get this figured out so I can go back on the air with my ham 
>station.  By the way..the porno comment was meant to get your attention.
>
>Thanks for any and all suggestions.
>
>John @ VOA / Delano
>
>Just you everyday radio whore.....
>my life....eat, sleep, make VERY BIG RF.  Gotta get a life.......
>
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