Computer help, please? I need it rather quick in case my internet goes out too.

[Kalei]

Ugh. Stupid internet.

I wish these scans would hurry. The lights are flickering.

What kind of storm is it? I hope that you'll be okay.

[Lady's Human]

A suggestion before you try to use the messenger programs again:

Unplug the computer from the network connection.

There are some malware programs that can block the functionality of some A/V and spyware removal tools. If you disconnect the network they don't work.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I tried before the scans finished and now MSN works. I haven't tried Yahoo but I bet it does too. Oh well, was time for my scans anyways.

Thanks for all the help everyone.

[BC_MoM]

MSN does that to me sometimes as well. It has nothing to do with our computer when it happens, I'm almost certain it's on MSN's end.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Silly Microcrap.

I still want a Mac.

[luvofallhorses]

Do you have electrical tape? maybe that would help the cable line.

[Almita]

MSN always does that, MSN isn't really good messenger anymore, that's why i don't use it anymore, it always messes up my computer and freezes things up, it's not the computer or internet, its just the certain program. It will be good for some parts but it mostly never lets me on for about a month or two and so i just quit i will go on once in awhile because my mum wants to talk to our cousin in mexico, but i don't like to use it though. Ever since i got the newer version of MSN it starts acting, so maybe going to an older one can help your computer a bit because it will slow down many things.

[Catty1]

There is also Trillian, which combines all your messengers into one. The only caution is that Yahoo smilies don't work in them - and I think they have the best!

It worked well for me when I used it.