My old desktop with windows xp pre-impasse manufacturer has just failed the test of authenticity

My old compaq with windows xp pre-impasse manufacturer office just fail the test of authenticity, and I lose the internet connection (even after rebooting).  How can I get this problem?

I checked that my wireless router works fine so that cable exit/ethernet LAN to my office are also working.

Help, please!  Is there a toll free number to call?  I'm not too tech-savvy.  Thank you!

I think that all your problems are caused by infections "hijackware.

If doing the clean install, etc., is outside your comfort zone - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the computer to a local, reputable and independent (no BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop... If you think that a 8 + year old computer worth the expense that would be.

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