Computer help Please

1/31/07, 1:21 PM #1

Barry Irby
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Computer help Please

Barry Irby

>I don't understand what is happening. I went to WOW a few minutes ago and Instead of opening pictures one after another when I clicked on Next or Previous, they opened one on top of another. When I noticed, I had about a dozen open.

Then I came here and I thought I just clicked inside the Messages area and then scrolled up and down. Don't remember ever having to use the scroll bar on the right edge. Today when I click in the Messages area, Everthing down to that point turns blue.

I have to use the scroll bar to navagate.

Also, I have an icon on my Desktop for Internet Explorer. Today, Norton came up with a message about Unerrase Wizzard. Every thing on the screen turned blue down to that Icon. I had to go to Start to get on to the Internet. Other people have been using my computer. What's going on and what is the fix?

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1/31/07, 3:03 PM #2

del schisler
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del schisler

>was anything down loaded?? are you using XP ? if so do a quick restore That will put it back to where it used to be

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1/31/07, 3:06 PM #3

Binen
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Binen

>If you are using Windows XP you can try the restore feature.

Click [Start] in lower left corner.

Open [Control Panel]

Then in Category View

Select [Performance and Maintenance]

Look in the upper left corner of the screen and you will find the option

[System Restore] select that and choose a date two or three days ago.

With luck you will be all fixed.

Binen

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2/1/07, 4:18 AM #4

Dan Donaldson
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>If the restore doesn't work, you might want to see of your keyboard has a stuck key. You can get some weird problems if a shift, alt, or control key gets stuck. DAMHIKT ;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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