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Old 13th June 2016, 09:27   #11
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If this has only recently started, then would you consider trying a system restore, to a date when it was successful. Then assess those programmes or updates installed since that date?
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Old 13th June 2016, 13:08   #12
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Will all security certificates be invalid for Win XP now!!!
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Old 13th June 2016, 13:38   #13
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Will all security certificates be invalid for Win XP now!!!
That is a distinct possibility now for new or updated websites. Microsoft dropped support for xp two or three years ago so I imagine web site support would fall away too.
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That is a distinct possibility now for new or updated websites. Microsoft dropped support for xp two or three years ago so I imagine web site support would fall away too.

I would think most browsers/web sites will eventually close the doors on vulnerable dated OS's like XP. I'll second what Trev said, there are some very good distros out there in the Linux world, Mint/Ubuntu etc, I've been using them trouble free for years.
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Old 13th June 2016, 18:27   #15
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AVG is reporting my time is wrong on my PC, but it isn't???

AVG anti virus aboard, as is anti malware...

I have tried uninstalling firefox and done a reinstall. but now i cant get into Firefox to see if the suspect file is in there now...

System restore fails to restore history....
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Old 13th June 2016, 19:15   #16
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AVG is reporting my time is wrong on my PC, but it isn't???

AVG anti virus aboard, as is anti malware...

I have tried uninstalling firefox and done a reinstall. but now i cant get into Firefox to see if the suspect file is in there now...

System restore fails to restore history....
Boom! There is the answer! Of course........... XP = oldish computer?

The clock is not the clock on the screen, but the clock in the BIOS. Inside you case there is a flat lithium battery, somewhere on the motherboard, (possibly a cr2032) This stores the time of the motherboard(ie the system). The battery has failed, and resets the time each time you switch on your computer(back in time lol). When the certificates correspond to the system time, there is a disparity and hence your errors.

Open the case, (with it all switched off of course) and look for the battery. Check what type it is, then get a replacement. Idealy you should ground yourself to a radiator or something to reduce the risk of static electricity causing damage. I have forgotten to do this, the last dozen or so times I have vacuumed out my case - which you should do whilst it is open, it goes without saying, do this gently to prevent physical damage lol.

Start the computer again, and as it is starting, press the f8 button. (I press it repeatedly lol) This will take you to the BIOS screen, and from there it should give you basic instructions eg to move up and down, use pg up button, or pg down etc. Normally at the first page you see, will be the date and time. You will need to re enter these. Once that has been done, you will then need to save and close. Normally this is the f10 button. After this, the computer should reboot, and all should be well.

There will likely be youtube videos on doing this to give you a visual guide.

EDIT You may be able to test this theory by changing the system clock in the BIOS as described above, before you go to the trouble of opening the computer. I have never tried this, but I think it should work as a test to confirm.
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Good luck if that's what's the issue is. CLF has even lost me.

I have a static wrist band here you can use should you need it. I bought it for my PC build but got a friend to do it for me instead.
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I will try to do as you sugest CLF. Fools rush in innit.. lol..But will do it after a nights sleep...

Thank you all for the help so far.....
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I will try to do as you sugest CLF. Fools rush in innit.. lol..But will do it after a nights sleep...

Thank you all for the help so far.....
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Old 15th June 2016, 07:42   #20
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Hi.
On some machines to get into the Bios it can be the Delete button or F2 as well. It should flash up on POST (initial screen) what button to press for setup or boot, its the setup button you need to press.
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