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[Resolved] Is this computer clean?

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Hi LDTate,

Try unplugging your internet connection before running it.


That didn't work either, I also had another system freeze yesterday, but this time I wasn't scanning

EDIT: The computer now crashes pretty often

I'm out of ideas.
My best advice now would be to reformat and re-install.


Hi LDTate,

I think I'll need some time to think about a format. Allthough I do have a backup of the full instalation, it takes 3 minutes :lol:

Anyway, if this tells you something: (if not, just say so, and I'll be on my way to a clean harddrive :P )

Today I started my computer, only to see that all of my Norton Internet Security was "de-activated"
I pressed the solve button, and a dialog saying I have to reactivate it came up. I of course continued, and reactivated it. No big deal, but this has happened before I got help from you, and this is the first time in a couple of weeks that it has happened.

Today I started my computer, only to see that all of my Norton Internet Security was "de-activated"

I've seen that alot on our pc's at work. Usually if you wait about 5 minutes it's OK after that. I don't know why it does that.
Hi LDTate, Yesterday, I formatted the computer and brought back my windows backup (Thanks Paws, for giving me the idea :thumbup: ). I updated my computer thoroughly, and I'm happy to say that it's 99,9% STABLE :D , I ran Orthos for 12 hours without a hitch. I would like to thank you for all the help you've given me, you even helped me when you believed the computer was clean. I realy apriciate that :) Thank you again, and I hope I don't see you again :P
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