Java,Activex etc

[baronvongogo]

try those steps ignore the main website nib thing lol just shows you how to get activex to work.

and includes diagrams

http://www.theclicklessweb.com/affiliate/clickless/enablingactivex.html

Or this setup:

http://www.pcsurveillance.net/support/index.php?article=1006

 

[baronvongogo]

try here to get java:
pick the second one not the SDK you want the one that has (JRE)

http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp

then at the bottom choose accept and pick either of the top 2 options download the whole file or install it via the web.

 

[geordief]

ok I'll try it.It will take a while as I only have dialup.It is exactly the same as the other I had in the folder.But I suppose there is a chance the first one was corrupted.
What about the funny interface in Japanese I was getting in Macromedia (and also logging onto my webmail)?Could that be a clue?

 

[baronvongogo]

maybe you went to the wrong site was it this one:

http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash

and what with your webmail? have you run spyware and virus scans?

 

[geordief]

This thing is stopping me using Trendmicro but I can update Avast and run it.And I have done Adaware.
I can't remember exactly where I got the last download from but it was the same site at a different page.
I think I kicked out 2 entries in hijack this that were Macromedia on the basis that it wasn't working anyway and I could always reinstall it.
What about if I used a very old registry file (over a year old)?Would that restore the system to the far distant past? And would it be completely safe?(obviously I would back up the present one for what its worth)

 

[baronvongogo]

any programs you have installed since then would stop working. Your could give it a go as long as you do BACKUP. I will not be held responsible if it messed up though .

Sorry I havnt been much help to you.

 

[geordief]

I mightn't worry about programs not working -just if Windows might be damaged
You have been very helpful but my PC was bought in 98 and so I wonder if mechanical problems may be starting to kick in and a replacement could be in order.

 

[baronvongogo]

I dont think it would damage windows.... but dont hold me to that

windows ME is terrible Id get XP.

Have you tried different browsers like firefox or opera?

What are your system specs?

 

[geordief]

I've got 300Mhz and 256Ram.
Yes maybe a new browser might be a fix
Actually the surprise is that that last download has worked and so I can now get into my online virus scan with Trendmicro.
It has also seems to have solved the problem of my webmail being stuck in Japanese .
My online scan has found dozens of things but the window broke down and I am going to have to persist until I am happy that the scan has been successful

 

[baronvongogo]

ok well glad something worked finally!

make sure to have a firewall like zonealarm.

and try different antivirus software and spyware removers.

and I think an upgrade in pc is a must