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what is i386 file
« on: Mar 2nd, 2007, 7:52am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
Hi
 
Does anyone know what i386 file is on my hard drive it has 6,600 objects and not sure if they are ok to remove
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Re: what is i386 file
« Reply #1 on: Mar 2nd, 2007, 10:07am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
Welcome to the forum filensio  Cheesy
 
Here's a URL that might answer it for you  in a nutshell.
 
http://ask-leo.com/can_i_move_or_delete_my_i386_directory_to_free_up_som e_space.html
 
DO NOT move or DELETE it.  Wink
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« Reply #2 on: Mar 2nd, 2007, 10:12am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
Hi
 
Many thanks for your reply- best leave it where it is lol I seem to be having so many popups and spam mails despite having noadaware AVG and Adware so I thought I would do a clean up
 
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« Reply #3 on: Mar 2nd, 2007, 5:06pm »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
on Mar 2nd, 2007, 10:12am, filensio wrote:
Hi
 
Many thanks for your reply- best leave it where it is lol I seem to be having so many popups and spam mails despite having noadaware AVG and Adware so I thought I would do a clean up
 
Helen

 
go to castlecops and get the system analyzed by a hijack specialist to see what's going on with your machine.
 
http://www.castlecops.com/
 
you may have a BUG on the machine that is controlling things.
 
and see this site to get a free online school about keeping the BUGS off of the machine.
 
http://www.dozleng.com/updates/Invitation-to-the-Freshman-Course-t4817.h tml
 
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« Reply #4 on: Mar 2nd, 2007, 5:24pm »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
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Thankyou - I appreciate that- I checked out castlecops how do I get in touch with someone to check my system  Huh
 
 
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« Reply #5 on: Mar 2nd, 2007, 6:06pm »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
[quote author=filensio =board=TenForward;num=1172843526;start=0#4 date=03/02/07 at 17:24:09]Hi,Thankyou - I appreciate that- I checked out castlecops how do I get in touch with someone to check my system  Huhhelen [/quote]
 
 
 
Helen,
 
you register there,
and go to the hijackthis forum and read all of the particular instructions on how to post a hjk log.
 
if it is not in the correct forum, it probably won't get a reply ,
so be careful where you post the request to review the log.
 
http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_O h_My.html
 
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Post ing.html
 
 
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« Reply #6 on: Mar 3rd, 2007, 4:49am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
Helen,
 
You can also follow the instructions in the link below to see if there are malicous problems on your system and post your HJT log here on this forum for assistance.
 
http://www.misec.net/forum/board/FAQ/1170863449
 
If you have Internet Explorer 7, you may wish to activate the PopUp blocker on it to assist in curtailing unwanted popups.  
 
If you decide to post your HJT log on this forum, please start a new post up in the section for "Adware, Browser Hijackers and other Malware."
 
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« Reply #7 on: Mar 3rd, 2007, 5:20am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
Hi Many  
 
thanks again, I have my pop up blocker on medium and have downloaded the cleaner after going to control panel and altering the view tab for hidden folders just unsure how to use the cleaner without it cleaning the registry?
 
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« Reply #8 on: Mar 3rd, 2007, 5:31am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
The registry cleaner of CCleaner is the Issues icon on the left side icon bar of CCleaner.  Just don't use the Issues component of CCleaner and your registry will not be messed with by CCleaner.
 
Use only the Cleaner component.
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« Reply #9 on: Mar 3rd, 2007, 7:33am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
Hi
 
Many thanks for all your help- I see the issues and will avoid it
 
Kind regards Helen
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« Reply #10 on: Mar 3rd, 2007, 8:24am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
You are most welcome  Smiley
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