Sigh (Internet)

[ceebeegee]

My internet connection is messed up again. I couldn't check my email last night.

I'm really getting tired of this.

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[minstrel70.livejournal.com]

What operating system are you running? Do you have antivirus software? Any new software or hardware installed recently?

[ceebeegee.livejournal.com]

Windows 98. The only antivirus software I have is what came with the bundled package (Norton version whstever--bought the computer in January of '99). I haven't installed any new software or hardware in at least the last six months.

Yeah, I was thinking it might be a virus too.

[minstrel70.livejournal.com]

You might want to download new virus signatures from www.securityresponse.symantec.com and run a full scan. Of course, you'd need to get back on the internet first.

You should probably also consider upgrading to a more recent and secure OS. I have a perfectly legal, licensed copy of Windows 2000 that I'm not using. Or, go for the upgrade to XP, which should be on sale somewhere for under $100.

There are a few viruses out there that attempt to hijack your modem and make it dial expensive 900 numbers, so if I were you, I'd call the phone company and check, unless you've received a bill since the problems began. It's also possible you picked up one of those and it's just not compatible with Windows 98, but still screws up the modem.

It's also possible it isn't a virus at all, of course.

I've got no Thursday night plans, so if you'd like me to take a look at it, let me know.

[ceebeegee.livejournal.com]

Well, I guess I could upgrade to Windows 2000, if you're not using it. I'd rather not use XP--I've heard bad things about it.

I'll call the phone company as well. It does sound like it might be a modem problem.

Yes, if you could come over tomorrow night, that would be great.

*Sigh*

[minstrel70.livejournal.com]

I'll drop by with Windows 2000. It might be problematic for you though, because plug-and-play doesn't work too smoothly in 2000. XP, at this point, is pretty secure and stable though. We can discuss tomorrow.

What's a good time? I'll call you later for the address.

[ceebeegee.livejournal.com]

Is 9:00 too late?

[minstrel70.livejournal.com]

No, that'll work fine, if you don't mind me sticking around to watch ER :)

[minstrel70.livejournal.com]

Hey, it just occurred to me that I finally get to meet HRH Tatiana! Yay! :)

[ceebeegee.livejournal.com]

I don't mind, although my picture is not that great. Another big *sigh*--something is messing up either my cable or my TV.

[minstrel70.livejournal.com]

Another thing I could have a quick look at, although TVs aren't my bailiwick...