My computer constantly comes up w/ the classic "microsoft explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close" message comes up on my pc about every 30 seconds. How can I fix this? I have ran numerous test and there is no spyware or virus w/ the exception of CNSMIN spyware which I cannot remove. Can anyone help?
2007-01-12 14:44:41 · 8 answers · asked by colley_clinton 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I have a program called RegistryFix that I downloaded from http://www.registryfix.com/?hop=ls2004
It was free and works pretty decent. Good luck!
2007-01-12 14:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by Carrie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you getting any error code? you can try ewido (free) to remove the spyware. You can use system restore to the date prior to the problem. Would not recommend changes with the registry unless you are an expert. Try using CCleaner. Also a little more data would help. Apart from registry fixes, this problem can also be solved by tuning "services". BTW, i am assuming that you are using WIN XP and service pack 2 with all the security updates in place.
2007-01-12 14:56:04 · answer #2 · answered by Krish G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest trying to remove the spyware first. It can be tricky sometimes, but I would try this and see if it works: http://www.spywareguide.com/spydet_469_cnsmin.html
Format HD as A LAST RESORT. Before you do that, you might try a System Restore. Use google or Windows Help to find out how, if you don't already know.
Good luck, Sean.
2007-01-12 14:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by podnaes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, there are a dozen of things which might be causing the problem. You can try to run folder windows in a separate process. Here's how, go to open Windows Explorer. On the menu bar > Tools > Folder Options > "View" tab > check "launch folder windows in a separate process. Should this prove unsuccessful, you can reinsall Windows without destroying any of your data. Read
"Langa Letter: XP's No-Reformat, Nondestructive Total-Rebuild Option
Fred Langa shows you how to completely rebuild, repair, or refresh an existing XP installation without losing data, and without having to reinstall user software, reformat, or otherwise destructively alter the setup. " -- written by Fred Langa, informationweek.com (http://www.informationweek.com/windows/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189400897)
2007-01-12 15:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gdodd has hit the nail on the head. If your going to mess with the registry (run... regedit) and don't know exactly what you are doing, just reload your OS from scratch. They may be some other answers you can try first.
LOL
2007-01-12 14:53:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 10:15:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rebuild the computer. That the only real way to make sure everything is cleaned and working well. If you don't know how to do this though, don't.
2007-01-12 14:49:44 · answer #7 · answered by gdodd10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try registry mechanic, to fix registry problems
i think you're windows 98? try switching to xp!
2007-01-12 14:52:42 · answer #8 · answered by Ken 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋