i doubt its hardware related, i didnt have ANY problems untill the moment i had the million pop ups and said “oh fuck”
i can run virus scans in normal mode, but i know for a fact that they are all missing at least one infected file … atmclk.exe IIRC … its the file that gives me the icon in the task bar with the warnings about how i have a virus or spyware and i should download a specific program to take care of it
i have a legit copy of XP pro, registered on a replacemnt activation code i got from the microsoft hotline, a full system wipe would mean id have to call them back for a new code
im on service pack one currently
i keep the case blown out on a regular basis, and theres currently only a very light coating of dust on the processor heat sink … about 2 weeks worth of dust
i also dont currently have an XP disk, or ANY money to have someone fix this