Observations

Further reading of your article leads me to believe that Spybot, Spyware Blaster and Microsoft’s Spyware Beta will be of definite use to you. First signs of Spyware/Viruses are Printer Problems, and Network Connectivity issues. The need for increased Ram is a sure sign of Spyware/Virus infestations. That’s half our job now… Make sure the Malicious Software OS Update has been installed and run. Make sure you have E-Z Armor’s AntiVirus & Firewall installed. By using that firewall you can see what’s trying to get out much like “MSCONFIG”. I treat 4-8 computers a week whose updated Anti Virus Software didn’t hold up and had to be uninstalled and the E-Z Armor ran to clear ALL the Viruses. AVG & Mcaffe are the worst offenders. Try It, free download at the Microsoft Website. The Inspiron 1100 put me thru College and works 16 hours a day out in the field and office. Don’t blame the hardware for software issues. I always hear that the DSL/Broadband has caused the Spyware/Viruses. We both know it’s not so.