Computer question about downloading.

[alexandraaah]

I'm having trouble downloading programs to my computer (most recently Spinner, but it happens all the time).

When I click to download, then save file and all that, it gives me an error message: "Plug-in has not initialized properly" or something similar.

A friend suggested that it might be caused by one of those imposing little shits "Godzilla" or whatever it's called, that springs up on you and makes its way into your computer almost unknowingly...if that's the case, I don't know how to find the little fucker and uninstall it, as I don't know what it's called.

Any ideas/suggestions?

 

[freakygirl]

See if you can't download Ad-Aware.. it finds all that spyware shit and gets rid of it..

 

[alexandraaah]

See if you can't download Ad-Aware.. it finds all that spyware shit and gets rid of it..

Thanks freaky, is it spelled like that up there?

I'll check it out now.

 

[freakygirl]

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/aaw.html

 

[freakygirl]

Oops.. hit submit to soon.

There is the link to it.. and you are welcome

 

[alexandraaah]

Damn, it's giving me the same prompt there.

After the prompt, I can't click on anything but my address bar or it keeps popping up.

This drags.

Freaky...do you have the Ad-Aware file that you could send to me? Seems I can download from my email but not from accessing a site for some reason...at least that worked one other time.

 

[alexandraaah]

Okay, I'm getting another prompt that I'd forgotten about now...

"Error locating object handler" whatever that means and it brings me to a window of more things I don't understand.

Please.

Help.

SOS.

 

[freakygirl]

I'm not sure how to send the file... anyone care to explain?


Ok.. draah, have you tried completly shutting down the comp and doing a scandisc and degrag? Also cleaning up your temp files, cookies, cache and sorts?

have you deleted any files without knowing what they were? (i've done that.. learned the hard way NOT to delete crap just because it doesn't look "important")

 

[alexandraaah]

I'm not sure how to send the file... anyone care to explain?


Ok.. draah, have you tried completly shutting down the comp and doing a scandisc and degrag? Also cleaning up your temp files, cookies, cache and sorts?

have you deleted any files without knowing what they were? (i've done that.. learned the hard way NOT to delete crap just because it doesn't look "important")

I have deleted temp. files and cookies, etc. The only thing I can recall deleting that I probably shouldn't have, was that virus hoax little teddy bear thing.

Could that be the culprit?

 

[freakygirl]

hmmmm not sure.. I'll see what I can find out.


I'm still trying to figure out how to email you the ad aware file..

 

[lilminx]

Draah, I had that exact same problem right before my computer got a virus. I think whatever it was that prevented me from dling stuff from the internet was also preventing my anitvirus software from working. The only way I was able to download any programs was to have a friend download it and send it to me.

You should make sure that your anti-virus programs are working correctly.

 

[Tap-Out]

I'm still trying to figure out how to email you the ad aware file..

Try sending the install file as an "attachment"

Draaah, what OS are you using??

 

[freakygirl]

Draah

read this http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99436

 

[riff]

Alex.

You should apply for Microsoft's dummy-proofing team. They put people in a room with the computers and they try to mess it up.



Oh Alex. How do you get into the things you do? You remind me of my kitten.

 

[freakygirl]

it's possible that her comp is infected with a virus... only way to tell is to make sure your dat files are updated and run a scan.

But if it's the klez virus.. that's nearly impossible.

 

[freakygirl]

Alex.

You should apply for Microsoft's dummy-proofing team. They put people in a room with the computers and they try to mess it up.



Oh Alex. How do you get into the things you do? You remind me of my kitten.

speaking of your kitten.. I'm in love.

 

[pipercatt]

Here's an online virus scanning program that's free. It takes about 10-20 mins to do a full scan, but its pretty thorough.

http://housecall.antivirus.com/pc_housecall/

 

[Tap-Out]

If you want a second refrence for an anti virus program (not to undermine yours pipercatt) I use Grisoft's AVG scanner. You can download it (it's freeware) at www.grisoft.com, and I must say that it is the best AV program I've ever used.

 

[alexandraaah]

Try sending the install file as an "attachment"

Draaah, what OS are you using??

I'll freely admit to not understanding this question, but could a possible answer be Windows 98?

Freaky, I'll check out that link...I have Norton and it scans once a week and so far, nothing...it catches Klez when it shows up in my mailbox too.

lilminx...I'm not sure how to tell if the anti-virus is working properly, I only know that I scan and it comes up clean. Maybe freaky's link will be helpful. How did you get rid of this problem?

riff--I can't screw things up on command; it's just a random act.

Piper-I'll check out yours too.

 

[alexandraaah]

If you want a second refrence for an anti virus program (not to undermine yours pipercatt) I use Grisoft's AVG scanner. You can download it (it's freeware) at www.grisoft.com, and I must say that it is the best AV program I've ever used.

This link didn't work.

 

[Tap-Out]

probably because there was a coma after it...

www.grisoft.com

I only noticed the coma after I submitted *L*

 

[alexandraaah]

probably because there was a coma after it...

www.grisoft.com

I only noticed the coma after I submitted *L*

Thanks Tap-Out, and the rest of you...but I can't download anything!!!

I'm going back to try freaky's link.

 

[lilminx]

lilminx...I'm not sure how to tell if the anti-virus is working properly, I only know that I scan and it comes up clean. Maybe freaky's link will be helpful. How did you get rid of this problem?

Well, I ended up getting the klez virus because of my computer problems and I had to reformat everything on my computer because all of my picture and music files were infected. I salvaged what I could by backing it up ,and then erased everything on my harddrives. I don't think you really want to do that.

If you have Windows 98, you probably have a restore disk. Maybe you should try using it, and see if your comp works ok after that?

 

[pipercatt]

Thanks Tap-Out, and the rest of you...but I can't download anything!!!

I'm going back to try freaky's link.

On the link I sent ya, Draaah, there's nothing to download, it checks right from the site. That's why I sent it to ya..

grin

 

[Jedi_Outcast]

I'm having trouble downloading programs to my computer (most recently Spinner, but it happens all the time).

When I click to download, then save file and all that, it gives me an error message: "Plug-in has not initialized properly" or something similar.

A friend suggested that it might be caused by one of those imposing little shits "Godzilla" or whatever it's called, that springs up on you and makes its way into your computer almost unknowingly...if that's the case, I don't know how to find the little fucker and uninstall it, as I don't know what it's called.

Any ideas/suggestions?

GOZILLA, it's an internet download manager. It sounds like you need something called BHOCOP. BHO= Browser Helper Object, It's those little plug-ins that "help" the browser do that stuff like download, view documents etc. PM me with your e-mail and I'll send it to you. maybe we can get a chat going and I'll talk you through how to install and configure it.