On Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:23:19 +0000 (UTC), p.mc wrote:

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> Thanks Sharon
>
> I have followed the instructions, and the Resident shield has loaded, but
> only
> when I start the AVG program first from my program files, and on each of the
> portions in the "control centre screen" when I check their
> properties/settings
> and advanced areas I can't find anything to check that will make the program
> run at start-up.
> The reason I am concerned is that my broadband connection starts itself up
> shortly after the welcome screen. I don't know whether this has something to
> do
> with SP2 or something I need to uncheck somewhere. I done a scan in safe
> mode
> with "multi av" to check for virus or spyware, but nothing came up. I also
> noticed that my "BT voyager 105 modem" used to have an icon on the taskbar
> consisting of 2 green arrows (up and down) which I have to now click on the
> dslstat.exe in the modem folder now?

Gerry has posted some useful info on AVG for you. And again, I'm sorry that
I can't answer those questions since I've never used this program. I tried
AVG once and the service it loads would not allow my system to boot. Never
tried it again. Always curious about it though since it works so well for
others.

Not sure why your broadband connection starting at startup is a concern?
Mine is always on so I don't understand your comment. I use a NAT router
with SPI so don't worry if the antivirus takes an extra moment to load when
the system is first booted. The router protects me during that little
window of time while the A/V gets going. Is that what you're worried about?
Are there messages appearing that make you think a/v is not loading at all?
Have you used MSCONFIG or Administrative Tools> Services to check if AVG
items are scheduled to load at startup? Tried Task Manager to see if
anything AVG is listed as running there?

I really think that your inability to change the home page is due to other
software that you have installed rather than a hijacking. Never hurts to be
cautious and double check for malware but at least you can worry a little
less while sorting out this setting change?

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Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User