I have a few questions.   Please address both questions.
I am a little confused, and am hoping that someone will help me.  I
understand the concept of sharing files on the same pc with other users and
with other pc's.  When you SHARE a folder, there are two tabs SHARE and

Is it possible to decrypt files after a reformat and
reinstallation of WIn XP Pro?

I have a few questions.
I am a little confused, and am hoping that someone will help me.  I
understand the concept of sharing files on the same pc with other users and
with other pc's.  When you SHARE a folder, there are two tabs SHARE and

Hello, I tried to install the Admin tools (adminpack.msi) from Windows 2000 server CD . the installation went through. Each time I start the admin tools I got this message " Snap-in failed to initialize, Name: <unknown> CLSID:{E355E538-1C2E-11D0-8C37-00C04FD8FE93}.
OS for my PC : ...

My eZtrustFirewall detected a trojan in a file. I have downloaded suspicious files lately, so naturally I believe my antivirus program. The trojan is NetDevil 1.5 and the file was:
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{23C157CD-F001-4C9A-B599-DF5BE879C30003}\RP225\A0068021.exe
I ...

I have Nortin Internet Security and Adaware. But I am not
able to remove the spy ware bridge.dll know as win
favorites.

In the XP Registry:
In HKEY_USERS & HKEY_CURRENT_USER it looks like all
domains visited get listed in the domains folder:
software/microsoft/windows/current version/internet

I have just reformatted and reinstalled Win XP
Professional and now a password is required every time I
reboot or shut down then boot up again.
I've tried using the options under run > control

I am getting a message indicating that it appears as if I
am using pirated software.  would this have anything to do
with moving,and changing internet providers?  If not what
is a possible cause, since this sint to the best of my

I am trying to install a new program and an error message
saying that access to registry edit has been disabled by
administrator. How can I correct this? Thanks for any help.

I am the administrator for my computer and the only user.
I am trying to uninstall XP and format my harddrive
before re-installing XP (long story). I used the XP cd to
get to the recovery console and it asked for the

             Friends,
 I tried to use system restore on my computer, because I
couldn't get windows messenger to end it's internet
connection which was preventing me from running norton

When I attempt to open files in Word or Excel , Word reports file [filename]
is not available", Excel reports that "your virus scanner has detected a
problem with [filename].
It appears that possibly the "Normal.Dot" file is being overtaken. I can

My dad has a old P2 500mhz PC with windows 98 on it.  He has gotten this
SmartSearch home page locked in and I cannot remove it.  I edited the
registry and ran CW Shredder but it keeps coming back.  Also tried numerous
Spyware removal programs and went through Google trying the ...

I believe I have gotten a virus or spyware or something
that has replaced many if not all of the system files.  I
first noticed something wrong when a network icon appeared
in the system tray (mine had always been hidden).  I went