Help needed please

[kingrobbo1874]

thanks

what would you suggest I uninstall and keep please advise

[jholland1964]

Ok, now much of this is my own personal opinion, don't know that it is worth much but here goes and what I use on my computer;

Main thin of course...UPDATE the Windows Operating System first. This is KEY.
Keep the Spybot 1.6 (don't use the TeaTimer portion of the program. Keep it updated and scan regularly with it...at the least weekly
Keep Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, scan with it at least weekly and always update it first.

I would update the antivirus program, either with AVG8 or one of those noted in THIS sticky. Then once you have it installed set it to auto-update daily and scan weekly.
Also either enable the built in Windows Firewall or choose one of those listed in the above sticky.

I would UNINSTALL the following, key word here UNINSTALL via Add/Remove just don't delete;
Spyware Doctor
TrojanHunter 5.0
Ad-Aware
Keep the SUPERAntiSpyware if you wish but use it for scanning only, not running in the background all the time. Running too many is just overkill.
I cannot really advise on the Tracks Eraser Pro because I am not familiar with it at all. Maybe somebody else here is and can advise on that one.
Install SpywareBlaster as I noted before. EXCELLENT program, FREE too and provides real protection against, as it's website says;

Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software.
Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.
Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer.


SpywareBlaster can help keep your system spyware-free and secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the web.

One thing you have to do is reset your System Restore so you have a new, clean restore point. To do this, Right Click My Computer. Select Properties. When System Properties opens then click the System Restore tab. When that opens place a checkmark in Turn Off System Restore. Click Ok. You probably will get a warning telling you that you are turning it off, click ok or yes whatever the button says. It will then turn off. Wait a moment and then turn it back on by doing the reverse of what you just did.
Do all this and you should have a more safe and secure computer.
Judy

[kingrobbo1874]

I tried to upgrade to SP2 and my pc hung !!!

now when trying to get in it sticks on the windows xp screen

can u suggest a way to get back into my pc so I can carry out the uninstalls please

sorry not vert technical this end !!!!

Im using my works laptop to reply