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Sorry about not replying before; I haven't had the time to do this yet. It looks, though, like you're recommending I buy more RAM... I really don't want to sink any money into this computer, though,...

Nope, neither one looks the same, although it is the same color as the tower in the first image. Also, my computer only has two RAM modules, not three (but there are three RAM slots on the...

No dice - I carefully reviewed every sticker on the case when I had the computer unplugged, and there's nothing coming even close to any of the stickers mentioned in the link you provided me. There...

You're right, that was a serial number (poor lighting played tricks on my eyes =P ). I completely unhooked the computer and looked it over very carefully, and a sticker on the back with the voltages...

Here's the model number: 1L96CYS2TA56

Yes, it's a desktop model. I'll get the model number when I get home, then. And sorry about stringing this information out like I have been... I realize it's probably kind of annoying for you. =/

It's a Compaq Presario (I have a feeling that's only the make, though, and looking up the model number would require me to shut the computer off and probably completely disconnect it because of where...

As I recall, a full scan typically takes ~2 hours. But yes, I've definitely noticed that I do far more managing than anything else on this computer (and you're right, I don't run any type of...

Actually, you'd be surprised what an empty startup folder and a little patience can get you... That being said, it is very annoying constantly having to wait for programs that shouldn't take a tenth...

Indeed. I'm no newb to spyware removal, though I'm definitely not an expert (I'm also quite familiar with internet forums, so I know to look for do-me-first threads before posting). I didn't go to...

All right, I tried reinstalling 1.6.2, but got the same hang, so I uninstalled it and went back to 1.6.0 (a version that had previously worked for me), but it stalled on me again. Given that, I'm not...

Hmm... Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get to this yesterday, but I *should* be able to do it by the end of the week (famous last words =P ).

Actually, I tried the methods suggested in that post before posting here. I'm personally doubtful it's some type of badware preventing Spybot from running, because the loading bar does come up, but...

I just tried running it in safe mode, and observed the same behavior. Should I reinstall Spybot again and more carefully keep track of which update seems to cause this behavior?

After the loading bar of Spybot fills out, it hangs and the main program window does not appear, regardless of how long it runs. This problem persists even after attempting to reinstall, although as...