Windows do not minimize to the taskbar 1

[GoLdFiNgeR]

Hi everyone, the problem here lies whithin windows 98se, when i minimize a folder or program, it doesnt show up in the taskbar, i can alt+tab to it, but thats a problem because thsi user is not really compute knowlegeable, and its "a problem. ive heard of this in windows 95, but never in 98,

any ideas or suggestions?

thanks
-william

 

[carrr]

Read my FAQ please...

faq615-2864

 

[Crustyoldbloke]

You have, almost certainly, been infected with the Win32.Friendgreet.trojan, not a virus as such since you have to sign-up for it, but just as malicious.

The following is taken from the CA Virus Information Centre

The company that produces this mass-mailing application have increased the number of sites that they use for distribution. The following sites have been reported to carry the friendgreetings application:

http://www.friend-cards.net

http://www.friend-cards.com

http://www.cool-downloads.com

http://www.cooldownloads.net

http://www.friendgreetings.net

http://www.friendgreetings.com

http://www.friend-greeting.net

http://www.friend-greeting.com

http://www.friend-greetings.net

http://www.friend-greetings.com

http://www.friend-card.net

http://www.friend-card.com

Users should note that the best way to protect yourself from this kind of aggressive marketing technique is to always read the licence agreement before downloading and running any new software.

To remove this programme from your computer, follow these instructions:

1. Go to the Control Panel
2. Choose 'Add/Remove Programs'
3. Highlight 'Friend Greetings' and click 'remove'
4. Follow any additional instructions as displayed by the uninstall wizard.
5. Highlight 'WinSrv Reg' and click 'remove'
6. Follow any additional instructions as displayed by the uninstall wizard

This is a questionable mass-mailing marketing application that masquerades as an online greeting card. It is not actually a virus, although we have published this description due to public concern and interest.

The application spreads by sending out e-mail which contain a link to a site where the mass-mailing application can be downloaded. The e-mail appears to be directing the user to an online greeting card.
DOS Tip #1701: Add DEVICE=FNGRCROS.SYS to CONFIG.SYS
Phil
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.

 

[carrr]

Hey Crustyoldbloke,

Check out the FAQ615-2864 ... I dropped your name in it!

 

[GoLdFiNgeR]

thanks gys that is exactly what the problem was

thank you