System tray problems

My computer has been gving me alot of crap lately. Like, I get pop-ups from Internet explorer, when I dont even use it, I know its spyware. But when I run my spyware programs, it doesnt fix it. ;/

Anyway, you all know that theres a clock in the lower right, in the system tray. Mine isnt there, and I wanted to ask you guys if you know how to fix it.

Oke I think this is right, Click where all your little icons are there, AIM, Steam, MSN, ETC where the clock is sopossed to go. Or click anywhere on your tool bar. Right click any blank space on your tool bar and click "Properties" And look for a "Show Time" Or something like that and click that box so it's checked. It should work now hopefully.

Well Im the only one that uses it, and I know I didnt turn it off, but that fixed it. Thanks Dream Killer.

u have win xp, or win 2000?

go to start > run > msconfig

click on the startup tap

i dunno, maybe its there....

I already fixed it, as stated in my previous post, but thanks anyway.