BIG computer problem

Ivelliis · 01-05-2005, 01:23 PM

For some reason Notepad randomly decides to close when I'm using it. I can't see a pattern in it's closing. Sometimes it stays on ages, sometimes it closes straight away.

Any ideas what has caused this, any a way to stop it?

Cheers [img]smile.gif[/img]

Arvon · 01-05-2005, 01:27 PM

Do you possibly have some hot key set? Maybe in one of the programs in the tray? Just a WAG.

Ivelliis · 01-05-2005, 01:29 PM

Nope, nothing.

Also another problem is that IE refuses to open. I tried the start menu option, quick menu options, and even finding it in Windows Explorer but it doesn't work, although it does run in processes.

Luckily I use Firefox, but I'd prefer if IE did work, so I can access my MSN when I sign in on MSN Messenger and not have to sign in via the website.

Arvon · 01-05-2005, 03:19 PM

Sometimes IE won't open for me. I've found that if I hold the control key down whileclicking on th Ie icon in the tray, Ie will load ok.

Ivelliis · 01-05-2005, 03:36 PM

Yes, that works

Thanks
Still the notepad problem though.

Bungleau · 01-05-2005, 03:52 PM

I know it's the easy out, but...

... you've done the various scans for spyware and malware, right? Spybot, AdAware, and HiJack This?

Disk defragmentation suddenly feels liks a possible answer, too. I don't know why.

Ivelliis · 01-05-2005, 04:18 PM

I've used Spybot S&D, AdAware, Norton, HouseCall, Spysweeper.

I'll give Disk Fragmentation a go after I run all the checkers again.

LennonCook · 01-05-2005, 07:07 PM

Try another text editor. Much like IE, Notepad seems to be built right into windows, so a problem with it could be a problem anywhere on your system. Try ConTEXT - small download, painless install (don't have it replace notepad, though), and if it doesn't work (or you don't like it) it's easy to get rid of too. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Larry_OHF · 01-06-2005, 11:23 AM

I have posted here in the past about a notepad spyware, that pushes the real notepad out of the way and the spyware version causing some troubles...especially when trying to access notepad for work.

Check it out.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 01-06-2005, 01:04 PM

You have restarted your computer, right?

If so, how long has this being going on for? Did you do anything the day it started this?

01-05-2005, 01:23 PM	#1
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 35 Posts: 2,561	For some reason Notepad randomly decides to close when I'm using it. I can't see a pattern in it's closing. Sometimes it stays on ages, sometimes it closes straight away. Any ideas what has caused this, any a way to stop it? Cheers [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________

01-05-2005, 01:27 PM	#2
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	Do you possibly have some hot key set? Maybe in one of the programs in the tray? Just a WAG. __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

01-05-2005, 01:29 PM	#3
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 35 Posts: 2,561	Nope, nothing. Also another problem is that IE refuses to open. I tried the start menu option, quick menu options, and even finding it in Windows Explorer but it doesn't work, although it does run in processes. Luckily I use Firefox, but I'd prefer if IE did work, so I can access my MSN when I sign in on MSN Messenger and not have to sign in via the website. __________________

01-05-2005, 03:19 PM	#4
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	Sometimes IE won't open for me. I've found that if I hold the control key down whileclicking on th Ie icon in the tray, Ie will load ok. __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

01-05-2005, 03:36 PM	#5
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 35 Posts: 2,561	Yes, that works Thanks Still the notepad problem though. __________________

01-05-2005, 03:52 PM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I know it's the easy out, but... ... you've done the various scans for spyware and malware, right? Spybot, AdAware, and HiJack This? Disk defragmentation suddenly feels liks a possible answer, too. I don't know why. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

01-05-2005, 04:18 PM	#7
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 35 Posts: 2,561	I've used Spybot S&D, AdAware, Norton, HouseCall, Spysweeper. I'll give Disk Fragmentation a go after I run all the checkers again. __________________

01-05-2005, 07:07 PM	#8
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 38 Posts: 5,452	Try another text editor. Much like IE, Notepad seems to be built right into windows, so a problem with it could be a problem anywhere on your system. Try ConTEXT - small download, painless install (don't have it replace notepad, though), and if it doesn't work (or you don't like it) it's easy to get rid of too. [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-06-2005, 11:23 AM	#9
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	I have posted here in the past about a notepad spyware, that pushes the real notepad out of the way and the spyware version causing some troubles...especially when trying to access notepad for work. Check it out. __________________

01-06-2005, 01:04 PM	#10
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 5,225	You have restarted your computer, right? If so, how long has this being going on for? Did you do anything the day it started this? __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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