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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Rocketman95, Dec 10, 2003.

  1. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    1. I'm using Outlook Express for my e-mails, having just switched over from Eudora. However, after about an hour of working, whenever I try to reply to an e-mail or send a new one, a message box pops up saying there is not enough memory to run the operation, or something like that. I have plenty of space on my hard drive. What could be the problem?

    2. All of the sudden, this annoying toolbar appears whenever I get on Explorer. I can right click and uncheck it, it's called leasssstqus. However, whenever I type in a new address, it'll pop back up. I've tried going to add/remove programs under control panel, but I'm not seeing anything. Advice?

    Shout out to Lil Pun for inspiration when creating this new thread. :D
     
  2. Master Baiter

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    2 pieces of advice.

    Quit using Outlook Express...go back to Eudora.

    Outlook Express is a buggy POS that is suseptibble to every new virus/worm or exploit that comes out.
    Why in gods name would you go from Eudora to OE?

    Get AdAware or one of the other programs that removes spyware...and have it search your drive. I googled that name you posted and got nothing..did you spell it right? But it sounds an awful lot like those spyware toolbars that get installed on your machine without you knowing it.
     
  4. Rocketman95

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    Dammit, earlier when I was thinking about posting this, I promised myself I wouldn't leave that out. :)

    Windows 2000 Professional
     
  5. Master Baiter

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    Very good advice. AdAware is great.
     
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    I tried looking that name up on google and a couple of sites to see if it was some sort of virus or spyware. No luck.
     
  7. Uprising

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    Do a scan on your computer with SpyBot Search and Destroy.
     
  8. Rocketman95

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    Eudora's been a pain in the ass for the nearly 4 years I've been using it. Never reliable at all. However, I'm probably going to go back after I get through all the e-mails on Outlook.
     
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    OK, I've learned my lesson about Outlook Express, however, does anyone have any advice on how to temporarily fix this problem so I can get through my e-mails?
     
  11. Harrisment

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    Sounds to me like Outlook Express is corrupt. What version of IE are you running? If it's not 6, then you should upgrade anyways. Just try reinstalling IE (which includes outlook express) and see if that takes care of it.
     
  12. Rocketman95

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    Eh, sounds like too much work. :)

    Here's a novel idea I just came up with:

    Get off Clutchfans until I get my freaking work done! :D

    Thanks for the advice guys.
     
  13. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Have you compacted your folders? File->Folder->Compact all folders
     
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    Sounds to me like Spyware is causing you grief. I'd look through all your running processes in task manager - do a google search to see what it is. If you do find Spyware on your system, do another google search using "remove X". I've seen these such as hotbar that have adverse effects on versions of IE and Outlook.
     
  15. Rocketman95

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    OK, it appears (crosses fingers) that these two problems have been taken care of in one way or another. Now I have another one.

    If I try to click on a link that would open a new window, nothing will open. I've restored all the default levels under tools/internet options/etc. Sometimes it will work, sometimes it won't. If it doesn't the only way it'll work is by restarting.

    Suggestions?

    Thanks.
     
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    A link in email or in your browser?
     
  17. MR. MEOWGI

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    Do you have a defualt browser set?



    I'm not trying to steal this thread, but speaking of Outlook, I am running Outllook 6 on xp and the spell check feature has always been dimmed out (not available). Anyone know how to acivtate it?
     
  18. Rocketman95

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    Either.
     
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    Can you right click -> Open Link in New Window?
     
  20. Rocketman95

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    I can, but it won't. :)
     

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