pop 3

hi,
i have got two email addr one with msn, and one with outlook express that came with bt, but every time i go on to outlook express to try and send a email it comes back pop 3 error, and knocks me of connection as i,m on dial up, how do i take these pop ups off, plus my computor is not starting up as fast as it used to and got a pop up saying your computor running slow, down load computor doctor, and make your computor run like new again, after down loading this it came up saying i had 500 threats can only remove 25 threats unless i sign up now for �£35 and it will remove all the threats, how can i remove these threats my self and make my computor run faster, i can make a drink of coffee by the time my computor is ready to use, please help.

 

Hi Paul.
With regard to the messages about computer doctor, it's a scam. You should have ignored the first pop-up. I suspect you've clicked on a pop-up that has installed something on your PC that gives you this message. I'd advise you to ensure that in future you've got decent virus, spyware and pop-up protection.
With regard to your email prob. have a look at this Microsoft advisory.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/257824/EN-US/

Without knowing more about your PC i.e. speed. RAM etc and if off-line processing is also slow it's difficult to know how to advise you. Some decent anti-virus/spyware should help. Though if push comes to shove you may be have to resort to reformatting your HDD and doing a complete re-installation.

[ 01. October 2006, 11:06 PM: Message edited by: Dave W ]

 

Paul, you may also want to run Spyware Protection Programs like SpyBot Search And Destroy.

This program is great for the novice as well as the technical. Its free to use.......

Spybot

 

Yes, I can recommend SpyBot though it does take a canny while to load. I also use AVG antivirus which is also free and had a 'best' rating by ComputerActive.

I update and run them regularly, SpyBot at least once a week.