Joe, Here's the Minitoolbox report, with the checks you prescribed. MiniToolBox by Farbar Version:10-01-2013 Ran by Owner (administrator) on 14-01-2013 at 22:51:53 Running from "C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Downloads" Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (X86) Boot Mode: Normal *************************************************************************** ========================= Event log errors: =============================== Application errors: ================== Error: (01/10/2013 07:49:26 PM) (Source: MsiInstaller) (User: JERRYGATEWAY) Description: Product: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 -- Error 2004. Method GetFontCacheDataFolder failed. HRESULT: 0x80004005. Error: (01/10/2013 07:49:26 PM) (Source: MsiInstaller) (User: JERRYGATEWAY) Description: Product: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 -- Error 2004. Method SHGetFolderPath failed. HRESULT: 0x80004005. Error: (01/10/2013 07:19:56 PM) (Source: PerfNet) (User: ) Description: Unable to read Server Queue performance data from the Server service. No Server Queue performance data will be returned in this sample. Error code returned is in data DWORD 0, IOSB.Status is DWORD 1 and the IOSB.Information is DWORD 2. Error: (01/10/2013 07:19:56 PM) (Source: PerfNet) (User: ) Description: Unable to read performance data from the Server service. No Server performance data will be returned in this sample. Error code returned is in data DWORD 0, IOSB.Status is DWORD 1 and the IOSB.Information is DWORD 2. Error: (11/20/2012 08:44:35 AM) (Source: ESENT) (User: ) Description: svchost (1344) An attempt to open the file "C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\(F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE)\catdb" for read / write access failed with system error 32 (0x00000020): "The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process. ". The open file operation will fail with error -1032 (0xfffffbf8). Error: (11/15/2012 05:33:50 PM) (Source: LoadPerf) (User: ) Description: The performance counter name string value in the registry is incorrectly formatted. The bogus string is 18846, the bogus index value is the first DWORD in Data section while the last valid index values are the second and third DWORD in Data section. Error: (11/15/2012 05:33:47 PM) (Source: LoadPerf) (User: ) Description: Unloading the performance counter strings for service WmiApRpl (WmiApRpl) failed. The Error code is the first DWORD in Data section. Error: (11/15/2012 05:33:47 PM) (Source: LoadPerf) (User: ) Description: The performance counter name string value in the registry is incorrectly formatted. The bogus string is 18846, the bogus index value is the first DWORD in Data section while the last valid index values are the second and third DWORD in Data section. Error: (11/04/2012 06:09:27 PM) (Source: MPSampleSubmission) (User: ) Description: EventType mptelemetry, P1 8024402c, P2 endsearch, P3 search, P4 1.1.1593.0, P5 mpsigdwn.dll, P6 1.1.1593.0, P7 windows defender, P8 NIL, P9 mptelemetry0, P10 mptelemetry1. Error: (11/04/2012 05:34:03 PM) (Source: MPSampleSubmission) (User: ) Description: EventType mptelemetry, P1 8024402c, P2 endsearch, P3 search, P4 1.1.1593.0, P5 mpsigdwn.dll, P6 1.1.1593.0, P7 windows defender, P8 NIL, P9 mptelemetry0, P10 mptelemetry1. System errors: ============= Error: (01/13/2013 08:37:24 AM) (Source: Print) (User: NT AUTHORITY) Description: Sharing printer failed + 1722, Printer PageManager PDF Writer share name Printer2. Error: (01/12/2013 07:44:35 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: ) Description: The Application Management service terminated with the following error: %%2 Error: (01/12/2013 07:44:35 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: ) Description: The Application Management service terminated with the following error: %%2 Error: (01/12/2013 07:44:35 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: ) Description: The Application Management service terminated with the following error: %%2 Error: (01/12/2013 07:44:35 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: ) Description: The Application Management service terminated with the following error: %%2 Error: (01/12/2013 07:44:34 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: ) Description: The Application Management service terminated with the following error: %%2 Error: (01/12/2013 07:44:34 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: ) Description: The Application Management service terminated with the following error: %%2 Error: (01/12/2013 07:44:34 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: ) Description: The Application Management service terminated with the following error: %%2 Error: (01/12/2013 07:44:34 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: ) Description: The Application Management service terminated with the following error: %%2 Error: (01/12/2013 07:44:34 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: ) Description: The Application Management service terminated with the following error: %%2 Microsoft Office Sessions: ========================= =========================== Installed Programs ============================ 7-Zip 4.65 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional (Version: 7.1.0) Adobe Acrobat 7.0.9 Professional (Version: 7.0.9) Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX (Version: 10.0.45.2) Adobe Flash Player 11 Plugin (Version: 11.5.502.146) Adobe Reader 9.5.2 (Version: 9.5.2) Advanced SystemCare 6 (Version: 6.0) Apple Application Support (Version: 2.3.2) Apple Mobile Device Support (Version: 6.0.1.3) Apple Software Update (Version: 2.1.3.127) ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 AstroViewer 3.1.5 Audacity 1.2.6 Autostar Suite Autostar Suite Astronomers Edition Avira Free Antivirus (Version: 12.1.9.1236) Blackhawk Striker 2 (Version: WT010647) Blasterball 2 Revolution (Version: WT010648) Bonjour (Version: 3.0.0.10) Broadcom 802.11 Network Adapter (Version: 4.10.47.0) Browser Address Error Redirector Browser MOUSE CCleaner (Version: 2.29) Critical Update for Windows Media Player 11 (KB959772) DiMAGE Viewer DVD Solution EPSON Attach To Email (Version: 1.01.0000) EPSON Perfection V100 Photo Scanner Driver Update EPSON Perfection V100P User's Guide EPSON Printer Software EPSON Scan Eraser Eraser (Version: 5.84) ESET Online Scanner v3 EZ Vinyl Converter 2.0.0 by MixMeister Garmin City Navigator North America NT 2010.20 (Version: 13.20.0.0) Garmin Communicator Plugin (Version: 2.8.3) Garmin USB Drivers (Version: 2.3.0.0) Gateway Game Console Google Chrome (Version: 23.0.1271.97) Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer Google Update Helper (Version: 1.3.21.123) GoToAssist Corporate (Version: 9.0.0.570) gtw_logo High Definition Audio Driver Package - KB888111 (Version: 20040219.000000) ImgBurn (Version: 2.5.0.0) Intel Matrix Storage Manager Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver (Version: 6.14.10.4543) IrfanView (remove only) iTunes (Version: 11.0.1.12) Japanese Fonts Support For Adobe Reader 9 (Version: 9.0.0) Lexmark 8300 Series Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.70.0.1100 (Version: 1.70.0.1100) Maxtor Backup (Version: 1.00.0040) Maxtor Encryption (Version: 1.01.0040) Maxtor OneTouch III (Version: 3.02.0040) McAfee Security Scan Plus (Version: 2.1.121.2) Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 (Version: 1.1.4322) Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Security Update (KB2698023) Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Security Update (KB2742597) Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Security Update (KB979906) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (Version: 2.2.30729) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 (Version: 3.2.30729) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (Version: 3.5.30729) Microsoft Application Error Reporting (Version: 12.0.6012.5000) Microsoft Compression Client Pack 1.0 for Windows XP (Version: 1) Microsoft IntelliPoint 7.1 (Version: 7.10.344.0) Microsoft Internationalized Domain Names Mitigation APIs Microsoft Kernel-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.5 Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs Microsoft Outlook 2002 (Version: 10.0.6626.0) Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS Add-in for 2007 Microsoft Office programs (Version: 12.0.4518.1014) Microsoft Text-to-Speech Engine 4.0 (English) Microsoft User-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.0 Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (Version: 8.0.61001) Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17 (Version: 9.0.30729) Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.4148 (Version: 9.0.30729.4148) Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.6161 (Version: 9.0.30729.6161) Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 (Version: 10.0.40219) Microsoft Works (Version: 08.05.0818) Motorola SM56 Speakerphone Modem Mozilla Firefox 18.0 (x86 en-US) (Version: 18.0) Mozilla Maintenance Service (Version: 18.0) Mozilla Thunderbird (2.0.0.24) (Version: 2.0.0.24 (en-US)) MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB927978) (Version: 4.20.9841.0) MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB936181) (Version: 4.20.9848.0) MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430) (Version: 4.20.9870.0) MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB973688) (Version: 4.20.9876.0) Napster (Version: 3.0.3.7) Napster Burn Engine (Version: 2.5.0000) OpenOffice.org 3.3 (Version: 3.3.9567) Palm (Version: 4.1.0420) Pdf995 (installed by TaxCut) PdfEdit995 (installed by TaxCut) Penguins! (Version: WT010651) Polar Bowler (Version: WT010660) Polar Golfer (Version: WT010661) Power2Go 4.0 PowerDVD Presto! Forms 3.50.01 Presto! PageManager 7.12.02 Print to Fax (Version: 1.00) QuickTime (Version: 7.73.80.64) RealPlayer Basic Recover My Photos (Version: 3.6.1.60) Recovery Software Suite Gateway (Version: 1.00.0000) Registry Mechanic 6.0 (Version: 6.0) SCRABBLE (Version: WT010654) SigmaTel Audio (Version: 5.10.4803.0) Spelling Dictionaries Support For Adobe Reader 9 (Version: 9.0.0) Spybot - Search & Destroy (Version: 1.6.2) SUPERAntiSpyware (Version: 5.6.1012) Synaptics Pointing Device Driver (Version: 7.12.3.0) TaxACT 2008 TaxACT 2009 TaxACT 2010 TaxACT 2011 - 1040 Edition TaxCut Premium 2007 (Version: 07.03.0000) Texas Instruments PCIxx21/x515/xx12 drivers. 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Install Manager Yahoo! Toolbar ========================= Memory info: =================================== Percentage of memory in use: 76% Total physical RAM: 1014.11 MB Available physical RAM: 240.46 MB Total Pagefile: 1915.69 MB Available Pagefile: 758.2 MB Total Virtual: 2047.88 MB Available Virtual: 1994.31 MB ========================= Partitions: ===================================== 1 Drive c: () (Fixed) (Total:67.68 GB) (Free:24.96 GB) NTFS 2 Drive d: (RECOVERY) (Fixed) (Total:6.83 GB) (Free:4.77 GB) FAT32 ========================= Users: ======================================== User accounts for \\JERRYGATEWAY Administrator ASPNET Guest HelpAssistant Owner SUPPORT_388945a0 **** End of log ****

mikie: can't say I understand the ghack... site well. It says to determine if my IE settings are already safely set in 'advanced' security mode by going thru Tools, Options, Advanced, and then down somewhere in the Security area to look or do something that is not clearly defined. I see that there is a check box for Allowing some 64 bit security setting that is checked in the ghack picture. It is not further described and it is not the highlighted item in that list. In my IE 11, that box is not checked, but by going more directly thru Tools, Security, I can see that 'advanced security' is selected. I suppose that 64 bit box might need to be checked, but it appears to be allowing more rather than less access and that seems like a weakness rather than an improvement. So, I don't know what I am supposed to do here. And it seems odd that a supposed huge hole that requires massive Microsoft scrambling can be fixed by checking a box or not!!! The ghack site then goes on about something called Enhanced Mitigated Experience Toolkit. It doesn't tell how to get it safely and also implies it is not needed if my security is set appropriately. Gee Thanks. Finally, it comments on Flash. I have already upgraded but I would like to point out that the Adobe terminology and others as well tend to suggest that it is an update rather than a newly named version. It seems odd that what seems like a patch, is a new version; but whatever, I guess.

oh no what adblock are you using I had a hard time trying to remove an adblock for someone else, it was telling them the same message. We had to use REVO uninstaller to fully remove it. Please tell me exactly what adblock name is. This may be where some of your problem came from. Some of these are nothing but malware masquerading as adblockers. Let me know the name and also what browser are you using this on? I will give you 2 links with detailed instructions on how to use REVO,in case we ill need it, do it as it is given in the video TUTORIAL: Revo Uninstaller Completely Uninstall Programs And More With Revo Uninstaller

Thankyou Ravencajun Quote: I would also suggest that you download it from the actual download site instead of your windows updates. I will provide the link, select your language and your version which is 7 sp1and 64bit. If you prefer you can also download it then go into safe mode and install, less things running so less to interfere. Unquote. I had downloaded IE 10 from MicroSoft's Official Update site. I saw it in their list of downloads for my system. It is not imperative that I have IE 10 right now, so I shall wait. Your suggestion for switching to the Safe Mode to sort out problems is a good one. My main concern was that I may have a bad copy of IE 10 (compressed download file) somewhere in my computer and I'd like to get rid of it, but I don't know its file name or where it may reside. Again, thanks for your reply.