How do I get rid of music symbols on my computer?

Question

Many times when I open a new window, I get the text as music notes with a few letters mixed

Answer 1

I'm not an expert but it sounds like you might have some kind of malware on your computer, or your computer has some damaged / corrupt system files. I'd suggest running a full antivirus and antispyware scan. If that doesn't fix things and if you have your original operating system install CD, you could run a system file check.

Click start > run > type in "sfc /scannow" > OK (no quotes and notice the space between sfc and /scannow.) If any damaged or missing system files are located, you'll be prompted to insert the install disk. Files will then be repaired or replaced as needed. The scan could take over an hour depending on what it finds.

If still no joy you could try a repair install. I selected XP Pro (the steps are the same for XP Home.) You won't lose any personal settings or programs except for Windows Updates that came out after your install disk was manufactured (including SP2 if it's not on the install disk.) This link will give you instructions and screen shots of what you'll actually see:

http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm

If you have a different Windows OS this same web site will guide you through those:

http://www.windowsreinstall.com/

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Answer 2

try RIGHT clicking on them an hit DELETE that usally works if the same Icon pops back up they you might do as the fellow suggested run a spyware check an a antivirus