[anthonyb]

Kenny --

Thank you very much. I just went to that Site and it appears to be very well explained.
I am trying to get rid of a virus, but the FDISK solution is getting to be more of an option, as time goes by. :-)

[Kenny94]

Originally Posted by anthonyb

Kenny --

Thank you very much. I just went to that Site and it appears to be very well explained.
I am trying to get rid of a virus, but the FDISK solution is getting to be more of an option, as time goes by. :-)

Try this great cleaning tool from a-squared (a²) is a complementary product to antivirus software and desktop firewalls on MS Windows computers. Antivirus software specializes in detecting classic viruses. Many available products have weaknesses in detecting other malicious software (Malware) like Trojans, Dialers, Worms and Spyware (Adware). a² fills the gap that malware writers exploit.
When on page, scroll down to a² Free at:

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/

Give it try before the FDISK solution.

[deepdiver01]

Anthonyb,

Sorry I didn't get back to you before.

Looks like your question is fully answered.

BTW. Have you posted a hiack this log in security for the experts to have a look at your nasty?

[ecarter]

You could use your old Puter to prop the porch door open during the hot summers. Ted

[danparkcityu]

Howdy all,

I'm new here and sure do like this thread.

I also have some old PC's collecting dust (133 to 700 mhz), several monitors, printers, and, well, etc.

I especially like the donation ideas; I already have a router (wlan) so I don't need a server or firewall. I also have several more modern PC's for backup (which I'm pretty religious about maintaining). I guess that's why I have these old ones laying around.

Kudos, folks, you have made my day!

Dan

[websurfer]

Do you run a network? If so, plug it in, and use it as a communications server for you and your family for when you are all on. You could use it as a small intranet chat server and file storage Or you could stick a small linux distro on it, Damn Small would probly fit our resources best.

[josdegr]

take the innards out of the monitor and turn it into an aquarium.

[JStergis]

Turn the machine into a jukebox. NO MONITOR NEEDED!

I did this with an old Presario 4565ES.

The thing was weak: 233MHz 32MB (Non-upgradable RAM). I put Winamp 2.95 on it with Win98SE and got a little mini to RCA converter at Radio Shack for 6$. I hooked it up to one of my free RCA audio slots on my stereo system. I then put Winamp into the startup.

I used an old TView Gold (Scan Converter) to hook it up so that I could control it on the TV too. If you want one of these you can get them from FOCUS or get a TVAtor. You could also get a video card with S-Video out and get an RF Modulator if your TV doesn't take S-Video.

Joe

[Wowwie]

well i but xp pro on mine works great

[hackstr13]

I know this is a little late, but I just saw this.

I recycle old computers if anyone wants to know more ... email me at hackstr13@yahoo.com

[Schnitzu]

Use it to automate your home using the x10 protocol (networking through your electrical wiring). Control appliances, alarm systems, electrical outlets and switches etc. Even automate your aquarium. It doesn't take much CPU, memory or storage.

Here is a link where you can learn more.

[MSM Hobbes]

hackstr13, you might desire to NOT include your email address in a posting.

[rockmom]

another good idea is your local freecycle.org
someone gave away a PII without the hard drive, we put one in and my mom who only likes to play card games and browse ebay now has a good(enough for her) machine that she probably wouldn't of been able to afford otherwise