M in MN

Hi, I have SPYBOT on my machine. I tried looking for the KI.INI file [that is connected with the TRojan.Spy.Kim] by searching hidden files and folders under the advanced tab. No results came up. Thanks for the ideas so far. When our family returns on Sunday, I'll have time to run the Klez removal tool and then get the AVG program. I'll let you know how things are progressing. Thanks, Mrs. M.

Dell Dimensions 4100 computer with windows XP professional. With two hard drives on it. Firewall with the cable system. Here

Obituary notice: The old gray Mac is DEAD. It is survived by one very happy Mrs. M. It took a while, but I kept trying the various things and finally. I get it replaced: I get my hubby's old PC with windows 98 on it. It runs 400 times faster than that old beast did. Thanks so much. Mrs. M. p.s Yes , he got a new computer, but he has a home office and uses it. I'm happy.

Hi all you helpful folks. I have a few questions about these suggestions: 240 v plug:... this is the USA, where in my home would I find such a thing? I have a 9v battery:.... but what does the motherboard, heatsink, and CPU look like inside a fat old mac? We don't have carpet to generate static electricity, but I'd still have to get inside the beast. The motherboard in a Mac: if I create static electricity with my hair and a balloon and can figure out what it looks like, would that work? I can't create smoke- too risky. He works from home. TAke a magnet to the motherboard: .... would the demagnetizer work? If not, how strong or big of a magnet? I appreciate your help. After reading the clarifing replies, I'll be trying some on 1/26 when he will be gone for 3 hours and the kids aren't home. I'll let you know the results. Mrs. M.

Hi, RE: power Mac 5400/200 Please don't think I'm joking; I couldn't be MORE serious. I will not be allowed to buy a newer computer until this one dies and isn't fixable. What can I do to destroy this computer from within so hubby can't fix it? This is an OLD Mac; it has the monitor, speakers and computer all in ONE unit. It looks like a large pc monitor. All the cords are detachable. There are no exterior metal parts, except the connections for the various cords. I can't load a virus or worm, that isn't do-able and I can't take a hammer to it. And, no,.... common sense discussion isn't working. He figures it is still running, so we keep it until it dies. It 'runs' or should I say limps along like a one legged turtle. I could scream, but that hasn't gotten me any where either. I do own a de-magnetizer for cassette tapes, but wouldn't that just wipe out data? I can't pour pop down it, for I'd be found out. We don't have carpet to create static electricity. But even if I could create it, what would I touch to 'fry' the thing? Serious ideas needed; I want a newer computer. Thanks for any help getting this to look like it died a 'natural' death. Mrs. M.