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    instant messenger freezing

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kuksul08, Nov 5, 2006.

  1. kuksul08

    kuksul08 Notebook Consultant

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    Whenever I'm typing on AIM or YIM, every 5-10 minutes, it will freeze up, and I won't be able to type for about 15 seconds, then it will start working again. I can still recieve messages in that time.

    Also, if I put the computer in stand by, and then turn it on again, it will put a little dot for the first digit of my password then just freeze up for 10 seconds before continuing.

    I've noticed the problem ever since I updated SpySweeper.
     
    kuksul08, Nov 5, 2006
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  2. iOsiris

    iOsiris Notebook Evangelist

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    Can you confirm by uninstalling spysweeper? Because obviously if its that, its one or the other (unless there is a fix)
     
    iOsiris, Nov 5, 2006
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    dragonesse Notebook Deity

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    i haven't used aol-brand aim in years, but i remember them having some sort of rate limiting, where once you'd sent x messages in y time, you'd be unable to send anything for like 15 seconds, but you could still receive.
     
    dragonesse, Nov 6, 2006
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    kuksul08 Notebook Consultant

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    Yea it's definitely not that, and I can't unistall spybot otherwise i dont get internet here at school
     
    kuksul08, Nov 6, 2006
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    has anyone else noticed the same problem as a result of updating the software, too?
     
    dragonesse, Nov 6, 2006
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