If you cannot delete them then you might be able to rename them.

H.

Re-naming the folder has quarantined them for the mo. I guess I should move it from within the Updata folder in case I need to do a re-install.

What is the Win2000 equiv of chkdsk? I thought I ought to run it on the whole disk. Chkdsk I ran from the cmd box on that little folder I'd called BAD.

However, whatever I do I'll back up the whole disk in case it is developing bad sectors.

TP

Dell to recall notebook batteries - "Under rare conditions, it is possible for these batteries to overheat, which could cause a risk of fire," the statement said

Go to http://www.dellbatteryprogram.com and determine if your Lithium battery is subject to the recall.

"Run" had disappeared from my start up programmes any ideas how to get it back?

Iain

Looks like you have some sort of a virus or some Malware/Spyware. :-(

Try hitting the Windows key + R

This should then bring up the Run command box so that you can enter a command.

Speaking of the 'Windows' key. Is it possible to disable it (or any key for that matter)?
I like to have a go at war-gaming (Black Hawk Down) and sometimes in the heat of battle (ladies - it's a man's thing!) I inadvertantly hit the Windows key, and the whole thing screws up, taking me back to desktop and dropping me out of the game.
Frustrated soldier.

Bolshi

I don't know whether it can be done on your computer, but why not put some putty under the key?

Ooooh? The best solutions are the easiest?

Perhaps I should learn to 'stay cool under pressure' :-)

Connecting 240 volts to the windows key might work as an aversion therapy.

My missus says I should get the 240 volts but not on my finger! :-0

My IBM ThinkPad doesn't have a Windows key: I have to press CTRL+ESC to get the same effect. I feel deprived [not].

Optimist. I suddenly realised. ----- If I put putty under the key the beggar will be more depressed than I am all the time !

Or should that be de-pressed?

You learn something every day. I also have an old Thinkpad and some old keyboards without windows keys, but I didn't know about about CTRL+ESC .

My old keyboard is carved out of stone and in Hebrew.

Thanks. Sorted

New problem.
When I insert a CD or a DVD in the D drive it opens as "Files currently on cd" They wont autoplay.Checked that this option is ticked in D drive properties,it is
Any ideas?

Uninstalled Google Earth, which was the only thing Id added prior to this. Ok now.

Bolshi, Do away with the stone keyboard and get one of these.

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=3V1N&CategorySelectedId=11117&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11117,50550

Guvnor. Ooooooh! I like the look of that!

"The G15 also features a switch that turns off the 'Windows' key, so hitting that button accidentally won't end your game"

Thx for info. Now can I wait until Chrimbo?

Had a few weeks off for the summer. Now back but seem to have lost java. Anyone know which version, or what I need to down load.

Thanks in advance