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Len

Len Report 25 Jul 2007 16:46

I have a new Icon on my screen which says 'Repair Your Registry'... Can anyone tell me what it means and how to remove it please. Many thanks, Len. (Ps,,i`m getting too old for this lark)

Jim The Ferret

Jim The Ferret Report 25 Jul 2007 16:56

Be very careful. The registry contains all sorts of info used to start the system. If you are not getting problems, do not select it. In any case, I would run a complete virus check first. Jim

Researching:
Nelhams Kemp in Glamorgan/Somerset Dyer in Hailey Willows/Willers

Clive

Clive Report 25 Jul 2007 17:05

I agree with JIm, do not touch it until you have run the virus and spyware checks at the very least. Not too significant but I neither know nor can find this programme listed as something which you would not need to download as a conscious effort. If you have not done that the chances are it is a baddie. Do you have a friendly computer geek who is up to date with the latest thingys? Clive

Heather

Heather Report 25 Jul 2007 17:16

Sounds like you accidently downloaded an advertising program - if you run it it will tell you there are 3 thousand things wrong with your registry and for just 100 dollars or something you can have them put right. Right click on it and then delete the icon - see if that removes it altogether if you havent 'run' it, it probably will

Deanna

Deanna Report 25 Jul 2007 17:20

I'm so glad I read this thread. Thank you for the advice...even though it was not for me. Deanna X

Len

Len Report 25 Jul 2007 18:03

many thanks, heather, clive and jim. i have deleted this item and will wait for any repercussions, len.

Len

Len Report 25 Jul 2007 18:22

many thanks, heather, clive and jim. i have deleted this item and will wait for any repercussions, len.

Len

Len Report 25 Jul 2007 18:31

Further to previous..Ihave updated my AVG Anti Virus, Free Edition . Security Status is, System up to date and all installed components are working properly. Thanks for your help. Len.