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    hbk2scm Posts: 7, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 12, 2006, 09:25 AM
    Computer freezes when scanning!
    Please help, I am somewhat knowledgeable about my computer but I am stumped.:mad: When I run a virus scan or my adaware scan(by lavasoft) my computer freezes. It froze before I put the adaware on there. I have a WALMART computer. HP with windows XP. Can U guys give me any hints?? :)
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    Jun 12, 2006, 10:24 AM
    Try Safemode, minimal driver load, works a treat every time.

    You really should also try Spybot S&D as well as Adaware to ensure every nasty is removed.
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    Jun 12, 2006, 10:44 AM
    Also HP stands for " heaping pile" Iv'e had nothing but trouble with mine.
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    Jun 19, 2006, 06:44 PM
    Thank you.. it worked great
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