Every hour my computer gives me this message: "NetHood is a Windows system folder and is required for Windows to run properly. It cannot be deleted." When I close this window, it empties my recycle bin.1 person needs an answerI do too

"Jan Walker" wrote in message news:a3d5e86b-600c-43b1-81c2-21c5698e1b6d... > Every hour my computer gives me this message: "NetHood is a Windows > system folder and is required for Windows to run properly. It cannot be > deleted." When I close this window, it empties my recycle bin. > Suspect malware - or the detritus left behind after the removal of same! Malkeleah had the following to say on the subject <quote> A.The first step is always to make sure your computer is virus/malware free. http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware B. If the computer is virus/malware-free, drivers are current, and no Norton or McAfee programs are installed, then do clean-boot troubleshooting to see which program/process is the culprit: How to perform a clean boot in Vista and XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796 How to perform a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135 C. If you need more information, here is an excellent shutdown troubleshooter - http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm Standard caveat: If troubleshooting the issue is too difficult - and there is absolutely no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a computer repair shop. This will not be your local BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place. Get recommendations from family, friends, colleagues. </quote> -- Noel Paton CrashFixPC Nil Carborundum Illegitemi www.crashfixpc.co.uk