Kitashi

I'm curious to know how much RAM you have too. That aside, I've had a similar problem, where I can't install a different version of Windows because the current version thinks I shouldn't. I ended up using a LiveCD version of Linux (I used Feather) and reformatting the HDD with it, then installing Windows.

I define a hardcore gamer as anyone who almost constantly plays games, regardless of what type of game. If someone decides to focus on one game, then they would be a hardcore <insert game name here> gamer, whereas someone who plays a wide variety of games nonstop would just be a hardcore gamer. As for what the games today are like compared to that of the past, I'd say that anymore the majority of game companies focus on trying to get as much money as possible. They do this by making shiny things to catch people's attention and make it pretty because apparently that's what the people who like shiny things want. Back in the days of the SNES (what I started playing), they couldn't make things all that pretty, so they focused on gameplay. There are a few companies today that make games that focus on gameplay, but they seem to be the minority.

Heh, I guess. I could think of a few people that'd do that.

I'm curious to know why people make malicious software that does nothing more than cause problems. Seems to me that the only way it would benefit anyone is if either A) People continue using the computer after it's infected and the host uses it in DDoS's, or The person is in the computer/antivirus industry and wants increased sales from people who don't know how to use computers. Aside from that, the only thing that comes to mind is the guy who held a school shooting to get publicity. As far as I know, most malicious software doesn't get publicity, but this one did, so if the creator was aiming for that, he got it.

I'm looking forward to it being a funny April Fool's joke. *Worm activates* *Window pops up reading "You have a worm!"* *Continue* *Popup reads: "April Fools!"* On a more morbid side, it could do this: *Worm activates* *Window pops up reading "Your computer is just fine."* *Continue* *Popup reads: "April Fools!"* *Worm deletes your porn* To be on the safe side, I guess I'll be unplugging my stuff... unless I forgot, like I'm bound to.

I've heard from friends that Avast works well. I personally don't use any antivirus software, but relatives of mine have had me clean their computer and Avast worked seemingly well. It's free, too.

I don't have any idea what is causing the problem, but the easiest fix I can think of is leaving your laptop on but setting it to save power after inactivity.