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Error Message

Dec 3, 2003 5:16AM PST

I'm running Windows XP Home. Keep getting a Generic Host in Win32 message. Does anyone know what this is? Thanks

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Re:Error Message
Dec 3, 2003 5:31AM PST
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And Here's More...
Dec 3, 2003 5:36AM PST

Because your error message frequently is the result of a virus or spyware problem, please install and run the programs below:

First, run a free online virus scan, using the link below:

Panda Antivirus Online Scanner

Next, download, install and run the free spyware removal tools below. After installing them, make sure to update them from within their user interface. Delete all spyware that they find.

Ad-Aware 6 Spyware Removal Tool

?Spybot Search & Destroy? Spyware Removal Tool

Hope this helps and let us know how it goes.

Grif