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So, i wasn't sure where to post this since it kind of all around problem but it ends with boot disks not working so this is where it ended up : ) sorry if it is in wrong part of forum.

Ok, so the problem started when i turned my computer off one day, then when i went to turn it back on it would turn on then off, and do that 3 times then stay on and start to load up windows normally. But would freeze right before the windows loading bar would start moving.  So i tried safe mode , safe mode with command prompt and both freeze at disk.sys. Then someone told me might be power supply since the whole turn off turn on thing. So i got a PSU tester from a friend and that came back without a FAULT. So i went on to try 1 ram stick at a time with no help there then i did a SMART extended self-test on the harddrive (which took 2+ hours) through bios which came back without ERROR. From there i said screw it maybe a windows file is corrupt. So first i tried a window 7 install disk which freezes after loading files and where the windows starting screen is. Then i tried a windows xp home disk and it goes bosd after loading files. Then i tried windows vista recovery disk which freezes at windows loading screen as well. Then i said what the heck i'll try Redhat 8.0 that loads up to the install proccess then says there are no harddrives on the computer. Now the fact that i can start loading windows from the hard drive and the fact that i came back without errors tells me that it is connected and working fine but is just crashing when loading windows. All my fans are running so don't think it is a overheating issue and i was running cpuid hardware monitor before this all happened and my cpu would max at 62C on a full load and evething else was running a cooler temp. i've tried all reseting all the CONNECTION in the computer and that didn't fix the problem. So at this point i'm out of ideas and LOOKING for any input that might help other then buy a new computer which seems to the most popular idea these days.

Not really worried about anything on the computer and willing to do a format on the drive but i can't seem to get to that point by boot disk.

Any options i'm over looking would be great help.

Oh, also ran HP cpu test, memory test, and hard drive test all without errors.
Its nice being only person on every forum i try without a response lol

ANY help would be great Quote from: MrNeedHelp on February 03, 2011, 11:54:21 AM

Its nice being only person on every forum i try without a response lol

ANY help would be great

I have an HP Pavilion desktop, Model m9340f running Vista 64 bit.  About six weeks ago this terrible grinding noise began in the tower.  After some research I concluded it was the graphics card fan.  There's a HISTORY of this with this exact machine.  While I was TRYING to FIGURE out some alternative to opening the mysterious tower the noise stopped, and it's still quiet except for a brief period at start-up when it whirs like its old self.  Still, I've come to believe there's a demon in the tower.  More recently I've noticed some of the printed material in my IE browser looks as though it was typed with an old RAYON typewriter ribbon running out of ink.  Does anyone know if this has anything to do with the performance of the video card?

I hope I'm not about to kick a sleeping dog but I'm going to order an EVGA nVidia GeForce GT220 to replace whatever is lurking in there.  Does this sound like I'm on the RIGHT track?  Many thanks. Quote from: Robertgoody on February 03, 2011, 08:15:16 AM

More recently I've noticed some of the printed material in my IE browser looks as though it was typed with an old rayon typewriter ribbon running out of ink. 

... you have typed a letter to apply for a job,using a word processor. explain the interaction that will take place between the word processing software and the OPERATING system software during the process of typing,saving and printing the letter off.
The OS runs all BACKGROUND processes/apps...
The document app works under the OS...thank you so much if you LIVED in newzealand ID take you out and shout you some BEERS

I am trying to do a backup on a few things and the only thing I've used my DVD/RW (drive E) for is to play music CD's.  When I insert a DVD and click to back up something LIKE My Documents, it starts formatting the disk.  It takes maybe 3-4 minutes then tells me the disk formatting failed.  I've tried to use it on other programs for backing up and it continues to give me the same thing, the formatting failed.  Any ideas as to what is going on?  Oh, I have Vista, AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3500+, RAM 2.00 GB, 32-bit operating system. Thanks in advance for any help!Have you tried another BRAND of RW DVD's ? ?

How old is this drive ? ?

You could try CDBurnerXPro....Free.The whole computer is two years old, it was built by my computer dude who is no longer in computer business.  No, I haven't tried another brand of DVD but I will and I will also try the other thing you mentioned.  I've got a nasty feeling my DVD doesn't WORK, but we'll see what happens.
Not to panic...brand new dual-layer DVD burners are about 35 bucks shipped from newegg...
Installs in 10 minutes...Update
They start at 20 bucks: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=dvd+double+layer+burner&x=19&y=35Brilliant ! !

How doin ?Doing just fine Broni, wondered if you'd answer - you're always there to save me and Patio has done so a few TIMES in the past too!  Thanks you two!!!!!

Debby
You're very welcome

when i log out of fb i cant log back in.  have reinstalled adobe flash player and have gotten back in but if i log out i have to REINSTALL adobe flash player again. sometimes it works and sometimes it dont.  this is the only website i cant get into.I DOUBT that Flash Player has anything to do with this.  Try clearing your browser history.  I would still RUN and perform a complete scan(updated)of superantispyware and malwarebytes just in case for this is not normal...what browser are you using...

and when clearing your browser history, be sure you clear your cookies, I think that may help.

just cleared brower   had gotten back in before i did this. but cant log back in to fb again  that didnt help  but thank u for ur help Quote from: 2x3i5x on January 28, 2011, 05:36:29 PM

what browser are you using...

and when clearing your browser history, be sure you clear your cookies, I think that may help.

i have vista and use ie browser  also have perfect optimizer 5  run it too

Try to clean you cache and delete your browsing history.

turned on laptop,display was sideways? THINK CAT walked on keyboard?? HELP!!! any ONE WANT a cat? lol!You did not specify if you needed help rotating your display back to normal.

Nevertheless, press either CTRL + ALT + Up Arrow   or   CTRL + ALT + Down Arrow

Trying to upgrade my FRIENDS HP a850e desktop (completely STOCK)  from XP to 7 ultimate, and get error message that the computer doesn't have an 'internet adapter'.  Does this MEAN we must go to the HP SITE and pay $149 for HELP, or is there somewhere else I might find help....or does someone here have a 'pathway' we might follow?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.You need all the Win7 Drivers for that machine....Free from the HP site...
MBoard Chipset drivers should be installed 1st.

Earlier YESTERDAY every thing was working fine, but a few hours ago i noticed i can no longer watch videos WHETHER it be online or on my desktop.

Online: The video only moves like 1 frame every 3-4 secs.
Offline: The video doesnt move at all. Just a still shot of the video while the timeline plays the audio.Online: How's your Internet CONNECTION while watching video? How's the buffer, are they completed before you play the video?

Offline: What movie player are you using before you encountered the problem? Have you tried other movie player like VLC?

Also, please post your computer SPECS here so that experts may help you. Quote from: geek hoodlum on January 12, 2011, 01:21:39 AM

Online: How's your Internet connection while watching video? How's the buffer, are they completed before you play the video?

Offline: What movie player are you using before you encountered the problem? Have you tried other movie player like VLC?

Also, please post your computer specs here so that experts may help you.

Online video only?
Which browser?
Did you try different browser?
What type of internet connection do you have?

Which browser?
Did you try different browser?

It makes me want to snap my laptop in half because no matter what i do, the problem still exists.
And i dont have money to buy a new one.

What player do you use to watch offline videos?

This would surely fix things...

Hello, I have this BLUE SCREEN coming up pretty often on my fresh install of w7 ultimate. New PC also.

Here is the log:

==================================================
Dump File         : 012911-40934-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 29.1.2011. 22:39:04
Bug Check String  : CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION
Bug Check Code    : 0x000000f4
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`14491920
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`14491c00
Parameter 4       : fffff800`037d55d0
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+70740
File Description  : NT Kernel & System
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 6.1.7600.16617 (win7_gdr.100618-1621)
Processor         : x64
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\012911-40934-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 12
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 7600
Dump File Size    : 289.584
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File         : 012911-42182-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 29.1.2011. 17:36:49
Bug Check String  : CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION
Bug Check Code    : 0x000000f4
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`15530060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`15530340
Parameter 4       : fffff800`037db5d0
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+70740
File Description  : NT Kernel & System
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 6.1.7600.16617 (win7_gdr.100618-1621)
Processor         : x64
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\012911-42182-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 12
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 7600
Dump File Size    : 291.032
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File         : 012711-19422-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 27.1.2011. 16:42:11
Bug Check String  :
Bug Check Code    : 0x00000109
Parameter 1       : a3a039d8`b0a5d639
Parameter 2       : b3b7465f`0323a61f
Parameter 3       : fffff800`03223500
Parameter 4       : 00000000`00000001
Caused By Driver  : hal.dll
Caused By Address : hal.dll+13500
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\012711-19422-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 12
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 7600
Dump File Size    : 286.800
==================================================

Thank you in advance for help.

regards,

NITRO.Are you saying you just did a new, clean install of Windows? If so, did you install the chipset driver? Quote from: Allan on FEBRUARY 03, 2011, 03:16:14 PM

Are you saying you just did a new, clean install of Windows? If so, did you install the chipset driver?

New PC also

Return it.

Look in Device Manager - any errors?

Visit the website of your computer manufacturer and download and install the chipset driver. Let's see if that helps.

//MB: Gigabyte X58A-UD5, s1366, Intel® X58 + ICH10R Chipset, 6x DDR3

My windows operating system is not WORKING properly. It's taking too much time to start. Sometime, after starting, internet connection isn't being connected. After restarting  PC it connects. Sometimes, after starting PC, a message shows that the windows wasn't shut down properly. Then some options come i.e. "Start windows normally" and so on. After pressing 'Enter' it starts. Why all these occurring?
 Please give me the solution.
What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?As my PC is taking too much time for getting started, it has now also taking a long time to shut down as well. It’s quite annoying  to watch “windows is shutting down” for a long time. Whats the problem with my PC? Any help will be useful for me. Quote from: Allan on February 04, 2011, 09:22:07 AM

What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?

I just got a used laptop recently. when i start the COMPUTER up the OLD users account still shows up but it doesn't show up in the user accounts in the control panel. is it possible that there's a hidden account? if so, how do i delete it?
Is your account an ADMINISTRATOR account?yesSorry I FORGOT to ask, which version of win7 is this? If it's business or ultimate then you MAY be able to remove the account through computer management.
Either way let me know and I will have a look for you.

I purchased a genuine copy of Windows 7 about six MONTHS ago and VALIDATED it with Microsoft. I have been GETTING all the usual updates. Now when I SWITH on I get the message ' you are using an UNLAWFUL copy of Windows. Who can I contact?Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspxThanks

This is what was in the box.  The word security is in there alot.  Should I do SOMETHING or just close the box when it appears?   ...and when the box appears a small Java icon appears next to the clock at the bottom right hand side of my screen.



Java Plug-in 1.6.0_23
Using JRE version 1.6.0_23-b05 Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM
User home directory = C:\Users\Doug

----------------------------------------------------
c:   clear CONSOLE window
f:   finalize objects on finalization queue
g:   garbage collect
h:   display this HELP message
l:   DUMP classloader list
m:   print memory usage
o:   trigger logging
q:   hide console
r:   reload policy configuration
s:   dump system and deployment properties
t:   dump thread list
v:   dump thread stack
x:   clear classloader cache
0-5: set trace level to
----------------------------------------------------

Exception in thread "AWT-EventQueue-2" java.security.AccessControlException: access denied (java.lang.RuntimePermission setSecurityManager)
   at java.security.AccessControlContext.chec kPermission(Unknown Source)
   at java.security.AccessController.checkPer mission(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.SecurityManager.checkPermissi on(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.System.setSecurityManager0(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.System.setSecurityManager(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.in voke0(Native Method)
   at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.in voke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImp l.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.misc.Trampoline.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.GeneratedMethodAccessor2.in voke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImp l.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.misc.MethodUtil.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Statement.invokeInternal(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Statement.access$000(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Statement$2.run(Unknown Source)
   at java.security.AccessController.doPrivil eged(Native Method)
   at java.beans.Statement.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Expression.getValue(Unknown Source)
   at java.util.AbstractMap.toString(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.DefaultListCellRenderer.get ListCellRendererComponent(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicListUI.upda teLayoutState(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicListUI.mayb eUpdateLayoutState(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicListUI.getP referredSize(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.JComponent.getPreferredSize(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.FlowLayout.layoutContainer(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.layout(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.doLayout(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.validateTree(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.validateTree(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.validate(Unknown Source)
   at sun.plugin.util.GrayBoxPainter$2.run(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.event.InvocationEvent.dispatch(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventQueue.dispatchEvent(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpOneEve ntForFilters(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents ForFilter(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents ForHierarchy(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.run(Unknown Source)
java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetExcep tion
   at com.sun.deploy.util.DeployAWTUtil.invok eAndWait(Unknown Source)
   at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2Manager.runOn EDT(Unknown Source)
   at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2Manager$AppletExecutionRunnable.run(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
Caused by: java.security.AccessControlException: access denied (java.lang.RuntimePermission setSecurityManager)
   at java.security.AccessControlContext.chec kPermission(Unknown Source)
   at java.security.AccessController.checkPer mission(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.SecurityManager.checkPermissi on(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.System.setSecurityManager0(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.System.setSecurityManager(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.in voke0(Native Method)
   at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.in voke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImp l.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.misc.Trampoline.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.GeneratedMethodAccessor2.in voke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImp l.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.misc.MethodUtil.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Statement.invokeInternal(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Statement.access$000(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Statement$2.run(Unknown Source)
   at java.security.AccessController.doPrivil eged(Native Method)
   at java.beans.Statement.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Expression.getValue(Unknown Source)
   at java.util.AbstractMap.toString(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.DefaultListCellRenderer.get ListCellRendererComponent(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicListUI.upda teLayoutState(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicListUI.mayb eUpdateLayoutState(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicListUI.getP referredSize(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.JComponent.getPreferredSize(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.FlowLayout.layoutContainer(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.layout(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.doLayout(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.validateTree(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.validateTree(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.validate(Unknown Source)
   at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2Manager$AppletExecutionRunnable$3.run(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.event.InvocationEvent.dispatch(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventQueue.dispatchEvent(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpOneEve ntForFilters(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents ForFilter(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents ForHierarchy(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.run(Unknown Source)
Exception: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetExcep tion
java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetExcep tion
   at com.sun.deploy.util.DeployAWTUtil.invok eAndWait(Unknown Source)
   at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2Manager.runOn EDT(Unknown Source)
   at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2Manager$AppletExecutionRunnable.run(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
Caused by: java.security.AccessControlException: access denied (java.lang.RuntimePermission setSecurityManager)
   at java.security.AccessControlContext.chec kPermission(Unknown Source)
   at java.security.AccessController.checkPer mission(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.SecurityManager.checkPermissi on(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.System.setSecurityManager0(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.System.setSecurityManager(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.in voke0(Native Method)
   at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.in voke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImp l.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.misc.Trampoline.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.GeneratedMethodAccessor2.in voke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImp l.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.misc.MethodUtil.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Statement.invokeInternal(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Statement.access$000(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Statement$2.run(Unknown Source)
   at java.security.AccessController.doPrivil eged(Native Method)
   at java.beans.Statement.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.beans.Expression.getValue(Unknown Source)
   at java.util.AbstractMap.toString(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.DefaultListCellRenderer.get ListCellRendererComponent(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicListUI.upda teLayoutState(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicListUI.mayb eUpdateLayoutState(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicListUI.getP referredSize(Unknown Source)
   at javax.swing.JComponent.getPreferredSize(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.FlowLayout.layoutContainer(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.layout(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.doLayout(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.validateTree(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.validateTree(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.Container.validate(Unknown Source)
   at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2Manager$AppletExecutionRunnable$5.run(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.event.InvocationEvent.dispatch(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventQueue.dispatchEvent(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpOneEve ntForFilters(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents ForFilter(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents ForHierarchy(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents(Unknown Source)
   at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.run(Unknown Source)
Exception: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetExcep tion
Try this, go to your Contro Panel and look for Java and double-click, Under Java control panel->Advanced TAB->Java console, click on Hide console-> click "Apply", Ok.

Hello and thanks for the help. My parent's pc wasnt working so I took a look at it. I noticed the chipset fan wasnt working and took it to a repair shop. They SAID that that wasnt the problem, the CPU was well-ventilated and most likely that chipset wasnt working for a while and the problem was not hardware because they tested it/ According to them, is a SOFTWARE problem and wanted me to PAY $85+tax, which I don't have.
So here's the symptoms: when I press the power button, the lights come on, fans starts and I hear all the familiar noises BUT nothing shows on the monitor.
One thing I've noticed, whenever it DOES work, it emits a beep right after it turns on and everything goes well. I DO NOT hear that beep when it doesnt work.
When it DOES work (beep is heard) and windows load, it crashes a few moments after loading desktop and icons, etc.
Yesterday it did boot and I went to SAFE MODE to try and get all the data and it never crashed! So I think it's probably something on startup that's causing it to crash, right?
So I've read somewhere to make a AVG boot disk and I've done and tried and switched the boot order to CD/DVD 1st. It was working and then got stuck at some point and I just restarted it but I just get black SCREEN now and NO beep.
Motherboard model is MSI MS-7125, OS is Windows 7.
Let me know what else is needed.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your time. It is highly appreciated.

Re-seat RAM and all add-on cards.How do I do that?
Thanks

Oh, just a quick update.. I was running it normally now (even turned it on and off 3 times) and ran an anti virus and nothing was found. I restarted it to see if it would work again and nothing. Just the black screen and NO beep. It's LIKE random..

Well To be HONEST , i'm confused , never had this problem before, i was watch a live broadcast of a race from FLORIDA, the sound was always perfect, the video would play then 5 SEC later stop and freeze frame while the audio was still going , then restart like 30 sec later, kept doing this all night, when i go to watch any video on my desktop  it pauses buffers then restarts, what did i do to make this happen? any help would greatly be appreciated.

Hello to anyone reading this post. I was not sure where to post this on the forums (so if it is in the wrong place then please know it is because I am new to this). I am hoping that someone will be able to help me out with this because I have genuinely no idea what could be wrong with my computer.

First some background: I use a Dell Laptop, the model is a Latitude E6500. When I got it I also made sure to make all the hardware be as good as I could get. As a result it has 8GB of RAM, an Intel dual core processor (I think), unfortunately I cannot remember the rest, and I can't find out the rest because it is not switching on. Basically it is a pretty *censored* good laptop and has a LOT of good hardware in it. I run Windows 7 Professional (I don't know if that makes any difference to the type of Windows 7 it is). I also use the free Anti-Virus program Panda (recommended on the Microsoft website) and usually scan my computer once every week or so. So all in all I have a pretty good laptop, and as of last Friday (when I last scanned it) it does not have any viruses or major problems with it (it does have a tendency to overheat and sometimes switches itself off, I THINK, because of this).

Now to the issue:
Yesterday I had a few programs RUNNING. Google Chrome, World of Warcraft, MSN, Skype and I am not sure if anything else was running. Chrome was, at the time only open on Facebook. Then my brother came storming into my room and, for reasons that are far to childish and trivial to post here, he slammed the laptop shut with a LOT of force and yanked out the charger cable as well (I was unfortunately lying down and so was in a poor position to stop him). When I opened the laptop again it ran fine for about a minute and I checked for any visible damage to the computer itself (there was nothing visible, not even a crack on the screen or anything). Suddenly the computer crashed and just switched itself off. At first I thought this might be because it overheated again (as I mentioned this has happened once or twice), but when I clicked the power button the computer acted strangely.
Now when normally switching on, the computer shows a DELL loading screen (I assume this is to do with the bootstrap loader loading the operating system) followed by some white text in the top left corner (it always disappears before I can read it, but I think it is to do with the model of the laptop) and then the login window appears. When I tried to switch on my computer after the crash, it simply went from the FLASH of white text to a dark navy blue background and then it stays like that.
Since then, nothing I do can make it go to the login screen. I have tried pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del at the black screen bit and for some reason that just restarts the DELL loading screen. I tried switching it off and on. I left it on overnight so that it would run out of power, then I plugged it in and switched it on this morning (no affect). I tried pressing F12 for the "Loading Options" (nothing happened). I also tried to pretend that the black screen was the login window and entered my password, hoping that it was just a problem with the screen (once again no affect).

So there you have it, in as much detail as possible. If you have any suggestions for what I could do, if I have posted in the wrong section of the forums, if you could direct me to some other venue of help, then please please please don't hesitate to respond.
Hoping to hear something soon.Start with a check of your hard disk. Go to the website of your hd manufacturer and download their diagnostic utility. Burn it to disk, boot to it, and let it run.I'm really sorry but, I am a at a very low beginner level. How can I find out what my HD manufacturer is (will it be in the specifications of my laptop?). And how can I burn something onto my hard drive if I can't even switch it on? How can I even run it?

Thanks for the information, but really, I have NO idea to go about doing what you suggested

It would appear I fail...Tell you what, just download seatools: http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.jsp?locale=en-US&name=seatooldreg&vgnextoid=480bd20cacdec010VgnVCM100000dd04090aRCRD

As for burning it to cd, use another system.Ok, I'll get right on that. Is the Hard Drive likely to have been damaged simply by the blunt force of being slammed shut?We'll find out.as soon as you press power button start holding down F2 to try and get into the bios setup program, then look to see if there is an option for self test of the harddisk.Please just follow my instructions. Thank you.I am trying to burn the SeaTools thing to a disc. However to do this I am using my downstairs computer, which is a Mac NOT a PC. Will this be an issue? Quote from: Sabor117 on February 08, 2011, 08:21:45 AM

I am trying to burn the SeaTools thing to a disc. However to do this I am using my downstairs computer, which is a Mac NOT a PC. Will this be an issue?

Nothing is really happening...

Help!  I can not read or wright to a CD.  The green light runs and the head accesses but can not read the disk nor wright to it.  This is true of commercial music CD as well.  DVDS play fine.  I have reinstalled the drivers and have cleaned the registry. I first had the problem trying to burn a CD from Itunes so uninstalled and reinstalled Itunes of the same version 8. something.  Drive is a optiarc RW AD 7561A, driver is MS windows 6.0.6001.18000 , Vista home 32, Compaq presario A900. I don't know where to go next.
Thanks,
HenryMost likely, CD read/write lasers are out.Broni 
Are the CD and DVD lasers seperate?  I have blowen the lenses off.  Is it new drive time?
HenryIn fact, you have 4 lasers, CD read, CD write, DVD read, DVD write.
How old is the drive? Quote

I have blowen the lenses off

Lens are made out of glasses

Try cleaning the lens with a cotton bud. Soak the bud in a small amount of water with alcohol
Thanks but no luck.
Henry

I am just wondering if to install a free firewall for Windows 7 Ultimate. However, I'd like to know if the one already built into Windows 7 Ultimate is just as good? What are your thoughts om this.Thanks!!The built in fire wall is excellent at preventing incoming THREATS but does nothing to prevent outgoing traffic (ie, malware sending out info). Having said that, I've NEVER used a third party firewall on any system. I use the built in Windows firewall, a router (which has a NAT firewall), and several anti malware utilities. In the end, it's your call.I also have a firewall on my router, so do you think the two will be good enough? Thanks!!It is for me. As I said, I also am very careful about viruses and malware.Do I need to change the Windows 7 firewall settings after an install, or will the default settings be good enough? Thanks!! Quote from: Allan on September 18, 2010, 02:34:50 PM

The built in fire wall is excellent at preventing incoming threats but does nothing to prevent outgoing traffic (ie, malware sending out info). Having said that, I've never used a third party firewall on any system. I use the built in Windows firewall, a router (which has a NAT firewall), and several anti malware utilities. In the end, it's your call.

how do i find and fix windows vista service pack 1, so that service pack 2 can be downloaded and work,
is that the right way to put it?
i hope to look at this problem for my friend on her laptop TOMORROW, she took it to a professional, but got spooked, precious info and photos on laptop etc.
i tried to find SP1 on my laptop, no luck,
i thought i COULD copy it and then try to reinstall on hers?
is that a possible thing?
very SORRY for my lack of info,
thanks for being here No idea what you are talking about. Why don't you tell us what the problem is and please - start from the beginning.sorry,
she tells me she tried to download the update - service pack 2 for vista
she says it failed because service pack 1 had something wrong,
and service pack 1 has no more support?
GOSH, i think i'll try to find out more tomorrow,
just reading this to myself . . .  . . . . .
thanks againVista SP1

Have her DLoad and install it again...
SP2 will not install until this is fixed...vista sp1 download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&displaylang=en
Hi, just spoke to my friend yesterday, the update looked good when i left for it to complete after it's restart, but it came up with a fail notice.
I will try to have another look and attempt to download it again,
maybe NEXT month though,
we work opposite shifts now,
thanks for your help & advice 'guys'

Having problems my wireless G+ MIMO router. Comcast came and installed my internet and my laptop can't GET online? It shows that there is an internet connection but when I try it says there's not a connection? I disconnected my router from my old house and brought it to the new house just a couples hours before Comcast transferred my service, so I don't think anything is wrong with the router just maybe things are hooked up wrong or something? If I disconnect the router and just use the Comcast modem on my PC, I can get online? I use internet explorer, the same as the old house. So FAR I have tried disconnecting, resetting, and turning off the router. Any ideas of what may be wrong? Thank youDid you try re running the routers set up??? also delete that wireless conection in the "manage wireless networks" section and then try to re connect   When the wireless router was working at the previous HOME, was it a secure wireless network?  (WEP or WPA?)  Have you rebooted the modem as well as the router?Do you mean for me to re install the software? Quote from: Aegis on September 16, 2010, 01:57:52 AM

  When the wireless router was working at the previous home, was it a secure wireless network?  (WEP or WPA?)  Have you rebooted the modem as well as the router?

...If I disconnect the router and just use the Comcast modem on my PC, I can get online?...

This was my situation
Two hard drives
1) windows installation and programme files (c) 500gb
2) Music and videos (d) 250gb

The second hard drive started to become full, so I thought since the os wasn't taking much space, I would switch the os and programme files onto the second hard drive and then move the music of videos onto the 1st bigger hard drive.

This is what I have done so far.
1)Made a partition on hard drive 1 (G) and copied all user files from hard drive 2 into that new partition.
2)Formatted hard drive 2
3)Cloned C drive onto hard drive 2 using EASEUS
4)Thinking job was done I thought I COULD BOOT up of the clone and begin to erase the source of the clone. But windows would't let me boot up of the clone and told me to insert the installation disk and run the repair programme. I did this.
5)I was able to boot and login, but when I am logging in I get the MESSAGE 'windows is PREPARING your desktop' and then after that when it logins I am greeted with a black screen with nothing on it. I can only bring up task manager nothing else.
6) I am able to boot up fine when I plug the original C drive back in but when I take that out and use the clone I get the black screen problems.

I don't now what I am doing wrong, from bios I have chosen the new clone to boot up but nothing. Also previously I could not format the C drive, when I was trying to get rid of the original it told me it was in use after changing the properties of the clone drive making that the primary boot device I can now format, should I WISH the C drive which shows that it is not using the C drive. What is going on?

Thanks for any help?Solved
I just had to rename the drives and make sure that the new clone was called C

My mother board fried and I purchased a new computer.  I PULLED the SATA hard drive from the old computer and purchased a SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter to access the files. Once the drive loaded and the adapter was ready to use, it cam up as Drive D.  When I tried access drive D, I received the message, below, about the old drive.  At that point, I did not go any further with trying to access the old drive for fear that if I did it was going to FORMAT or RECOVER or do something undesirable to my new computer. I just want to open the old hard drive up as a folder to extract files off there. Please advise.

Recovery Partition
Warning!

This area of your hard drive
(or partition) contains files used
for your PC Recovery.

Do not delete or alter these files.

Any change to this partition could
prevent any recovery later. If you are sure that is on the old drive, it sounds like your old (dead) computer's recovery partition. This is now USELESS, since the rest of that computer has died and gone to heaven. However, if the recovery partition is the only thing that comes up as a drive letter, then you have a big problem because there should be another much bigger partition that contained your data. This may have died too, I guess. But how are you "accessing" this drive? Is it showing up as a drive letter in Windows? Only one or more than one? What did you do that MADE this warning show?

Would I be able to get my OLD HP SCANJET 3300C WORKING on my vista pc? I GOOGLED and people said they found ways to get it working even though windows vista TECHNICALLY isn't supported by this old scanner.

I have an Intel Core 930, the temp on idle is 51 C, do you think this is to hot? The system was sold to me overclocked to 4Ghz. I'd also like to know the max temp these cpu's should run at. Thankyou!!For i7 Core - it normally idles 40 C and goes up. It's just recommended to keep it under 80 C. 
That's a super overclocked processor, so might run a little hotter for max performance!

Intel Core i7 CPUs throttle down their speed starting at 100C. So, 100C is the maximum operating temperature of Intel Core i7. Due to the great power management, even at this temperture it would still run stable.

I've peak tested a i7 Core up to full stress testing at 100C and had no errors!
They are really something, but not recommended to keep them running at that high, will probably lower the life span.

The i7's are the hottest running processors out there.

In the long run, the cooler you run your CPU, the better, however i7 Core is very comfortable at up to 80C, even though this would be considered a very hot temperature with an Intel Core 2 Quad CPU or less.

To help, you could remove any cables away from the components to allow airflow and ensure all fans are running smoothly and possibly get a liquid cooling system for it.

How does that baby handle the games?   Not installed a game yet, but I am so looking forward to it . Thanks for the info!! Quote

100C is the maximum operating temperature of Intel Core i7

Intel Core i7 CPUs throttle down their speed starting at 100C. So, 100C is the maximum operating temperature of Intel Core i7. Due to the great power management, even at this temperture it would still run stable.

I've peak tested a i7 Core up to full stress testing at 100C and had no errors!
They are really something, but not recommended to keep them running at that high, will probably lower the life span.

For i7 Core - it normally idles 40 C and goes up. It's just recommended to keep it under 80 C.

In the long run, the cooler you run your CPU, the better.

The bit I don't get is why it's running 52c Idle? Do you think it's because it's been overclocked? I know cooler I have is a good one, so are these temps due to the overclock?

i have a toshiba satelite t135-s1312, the operating system is window 7. Im having some problem with the drivers on my computer. WHenever i start up my computer all of the usb host controller DRIVER stop working. i tried to uninstall them and restart my computer. they start working again, but the same thing KEEP happening again when i restart or start up my computer. Please someone help me. i DONT know much about computer. Thank you!!!Is this computer still under warranty?Many here want to help you. Please include important details. The Laptop you have was sold with Windows 7 64 bit installed. Is that right?
What happened before the USB stopped working? Is the Toshiba laptop still under warranty? What USB devices do you use? Camera? Printer? These must be installed with the 64 bit versions.

Please let us know if indeed, you are using a 64 bit version and have installed drivers for printers or cameras or or similar devices.He never stated it was 64bit...Thank you guy for the concern. Mine is window 7 ultimate N-64 bit. I dont think it is still under warranty because i bought it online. i have a printer. Nothing happened before the USB stop working. I started my computer and tried to plug in my iphone or my flash drive. The computer didnt recognize them. so i went to device manager to check and saw they stopped working. I uninstalled them and restart my computer, the computer reinstalled them automaticlly, but it happened again whenever i shut down my computer or restart it.
Ps/ the driver for the computer's webcam couldnt be installed. Looking forward for your replies. Thank You! Quote from: Geek-9pm on January 31, 2011, 11:24:36 PM

Many here want to help you. Please include important details. The Laptop you have was sold with Windows 7 64 bit installed. Is that right?
What happened before the USB stopped working? Is the Toshiba laptop still under warranty? What USB devices do you use? Camera? Printer? These must be installed with the 64 bit versions.

Please let us know if indeed, you are using a 64 bit version and have installed drivers for printers or cameras or or similar devices.

WHenever i start up my computer all of the usb host controller driver stop working

I dont think it is still under warranty because i bought it online.

Do you mean upon first loading of your system? Before inserting any devices(not recognized), look in your Device manager, are there any red/yellow marks sited?

Even hardware bought online has a warranty, when did you buy it?

Toshiba has some of the best warranty support available.  I would first try with them as this may be a common issue for them.  I'm just thinking that if it is still under warranty then you might as well get what you paid for.

With Windows 7 ^$ bit ALL drivers must be 64 bit.
Whenever you install anything that plugs into the USB port there is the possibility of wrong installation. (Windows 7 automatically installs the right drivers. But if you over ride Windows 7 and force the install of wrong drives, it is wrong.) The wrong driver will crash of hang the system  Or not even show a problem until later. The drivers from Toshiba, the original ones, are the correct ones. Other devices, printer, cell Phone and Web cam would have the wrong drivers. Unless it explicitly says 64 bit.

I have a Dell Inspiron 1525.  CPU runs at about 45-55 degrees celsius and HARDDRIVE at 35 degrees celsius.  I did a diagnostics test, i restored the COMPUTER back to default and blew on all the fans and it's still freezing.Try either a clean boot or safe mode and SEE what happens.

Mt PC works OK with my Epson printer but my laptop will not recognise it. I have tried reinstalling the programme and changed USB ports.
I have recently installed Norton. COULD this be a solution?
You've fail to mention what Operating Sytem your PC and Laptop is!

and PERSONALLY, i dont think installing Norton is a solution to anything!The printer drivers need to be installed on the laptop also....have you DONE this yet ? ?Thanks I am operating Vista. Of course I installed the drivers on the laptop. twice, in fact.I have also tried installing with the printer disconnected.Sorry, re above. This should read it is Vista on the laptop and W7 on the PCVista drivers ? ?
USB printers should remain dis-connected during install until prompted...
Remove the printer in Device Manager...
Use Add/Remove to uninstall the software...
Power down and unplug the USB cable...
Power up and try again. Quote from: reddevilggg on February 11, 2011, 07:47:58 AM

You've fail to mention what Operating Sytem your PC and Laptop is!

and personally, i dont think installing Norton is a solution to anything!

Yes as a matter of fact....printers are different.

Hi.
I've been having an issue with my PC, which has started only recently.
It's running Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit, and there's a distinct possibility someone has tampered with the system. -_-
I tend to leave it running whilst I'm away, and I've started getting "Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown."
It's happened about five times now, especially when I'm running my MineCraft server, but I'm never at the machine when it has.
Here's the problem details:
Code: [Select]Problem signature
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.768.3
Locale ID: 2057

Extra information about the problem
BCCode: 3b
BCP1: 00000000C0000005
BCP2: FFFFF880048BD817
BCP3: FFFFF880079F1900
BCP4: 0000000000000000
OS Version: 6_1_7600
Service Pack: 0_0
Product: 768_1
Bucket ID: X64_0x3B_atikmdag!DisplayManager2::NotifyModeChangeOccured+47
Server information: bcaa30ad-37e5-49b9-b640-e00a1f2db95a
Thanks in advance!
JamesDownload BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded file and double click on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is done, go to EDIT - Select All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
OPEN BSOD.txt in NOTEPAD, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next replyThanks   
Code: [Select]==================================================
Dump File         : 021011-23228-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 10/02/2011 20:28:12
Bug Check String  : SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000003b
Parameter 1       : 00000000`c0000005
Parameter 2       : fffff880`048f9817
Parameter 3       : fffff880`075e1900
Parameter 4       : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver  : ataport.SYS
Caused By Address : ataport.SYS+1c74
File DESCRIPTION  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
PROCESSOR         : x64
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\021011-23228-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 4
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 7600
Dump File Size    : 275,584
==================================================JamesThat a fairly unusual error message. I'd suggest you try all standard troubleshooting steps:

1) Update all drivers if there is a more current one available  (your ati video card, sound card, ETHERNET card, chipset, etc)
2) Check for a bios update
3) Run checkdkisk: Right-click on a command prompt icon and open as administrator. In the command prompt window type:chkdsk /r  (then press ENTER). You'll be told the disk is in use and asked if you want to run checkdisk on the next boot. Say yes, exit the command prompt window, and reboot.
4) Download memtest (www.memtest.org), burn it to disk, and check ram
5) Run full scans with both your AV utility and MalwareBytes

Also, look in device manager and see if there are any errors please.

my laptop has 500 gigs but when i go into 'my computer' my memory says there is two hard disks of 228 gigs. The first ONE is full.. it is CALLED acer(C) how do i make it bigger bringing memory from the other one called DATA (D)?? please help! thanks

First, i think you're confused between memory and harddrive. Your hardrive (C:) is used for storage not memory. Memory is the amount of RAM you have.

Secondly, are you sure that both drives are 228GB, usually the second drive is a 'recovery drive' which can be used to restore the machine to the factory settings and is of smaller capacity. I am assuming this because you've called it DATA.

Thirdly, to free up any space on the C: drive, you could always back-up some files etc

yeah ur rite im probably very confused, i dont have a clue about this! all i know is my acer (C) drive is 228 gigs and is very nearly full abd my data (D) drive is empty! is there a way of extending my acer (C) drive?
Is the D: drive empty? What is the capacity EXACTLY. They're usually quite SMALL.

Have you tried 'Disc cleanup'? Start / All programs / Accessories / System TOOL / Disc cleanup

As ive said before, you could back-up to disc or get a external hardrive or memory stick.

Quote from: tomthekipper on February 11, 2011, 04:58:30 AM

yeah ur rite im probably very confused, i dont have a clue about this! all i know is my acer (C) drive is 228 gigs and is very nearly full abd my data (D) drive is empty! is there a way of extending my acer (C) drive?

Is the D: drive empty? What is the capacity EXACTLY. They're usually quite small.

Hi, Can ANYONE tell me if there are any pitfalls in purchasing a new Dell laptop here in the UK for use in New Zealand, apart from the plug and probably the warranty.I'm not sure about added expenses when you claim the laptop at customs, but being in a different country shouldn't affect the warranty - I SUGGEST contacting Dell to make sure though.It may beep intermittently every afternoon when it's time for TEA...
Quote from: patio on February 11, 2011, 06:22:36 AM

It may beep intermittently every afternoon when it's time for tea...

and what if your computer fails to speak your language?

and what if your computer fails to speak your language?

Nobody has asked it the thing turns -
clockwise or counter clockwise when you flush nit. 

Computer reports problem with Windows needs to be shut down then unable to access anything to repair problem?HarryNeed...more...info...gasp 

Antivirus & antispyware protection / service packs installed / when did it start happening / did it ever work right / installed any new software?

Alan <><  Hi Alan
Thanks for replying
I am in deep trouble
It only started happening 2 days ago and I have tried several times to start the computer but every time exactly the same thing happens.
This problem has appeared since I contacte Sky Caddie and installed there software it is a GPS site for Golfers and you can download your own choice of Golf Courses , during this the site took control of my computer and mouse whilst the did some adjustments , this MAY just be a coincidence but I have not done anything different.
Many Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
By the way were are you based I am in Bolton Lancs UK
HarryYou need to describe the EXACT problem. What happens and when does it happen? How far does the boot get? Have you run a full scan with your anti virus utility?Hi Alan
Thanks for sticking with me I will describe what happens
When i switch on all is normal then I get the warning
Checking file system on c:
The type of the file system is FAT32.
One of your discs needs to be checked for consistency.
Windows will now check the disc
Volume Serial Number 1Ef-14F3
Windows is verifying files and folders...
(THEN GOES TO 100 Per cent)
\WINDOWS\wiaservc.log
File And Folder verification complete

Then that goes off and Windows Starting Up comes on
I then get the Desk Top but the egg cup will not let me proceed
After a couple of minutes the desk top is replaced by a page saying:-
A problem has been detreced and Windows has been shut downto prevent damage to your computer
If this is the first time youve seen this stop error screen restart your computer , if this screen appears again follow these steps
Disable or uninstall any anti viru , disk defragamentation or BACK up utilities. Check your hard drive configuration and check for any updated drivers. run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption and then restart your computer
Technical information
STOP 0x00000023 (0x000E0100,0xFAF8BAA8,0xFAF8B7A4,0xF956E1F2)
STOP :zncdyywspoag5.sys - address F956E1F2 base at F9561000, DateStamp
 4b4789ac

Beginning dump of physical memory
Physical memory dump complete
Contact your system administrator or 6technicalsupport group for further assistanceFrom MSDN:

Quote

0x00000023: FAT_FILE_SYSTEM
(Click to consult the online MSDN article.)
A problem OCCURRED within a read or write to a FAT16 or FAT32 file system drive. There may be a physical problem with the disk, or an INTERRUPT Request Packet (IRP) may be corrupted. Other common causes include heavy hard drive fragmentation, heavy file I/O, problems with some types of drive-mirroring software, or some antivirus software. I suggest running ChkDsk or ScanDisk as a first step; then disable all file system filters such as virus scanners, FIREWALL software, or backup utilities. Check the file properties of FASTFAT.SYS to ensure it matches the current OS or SP version. Update all disk, tape backup, CD-ROM, or removable device drivers to the most current versions.

Hi all, I KNOW this is a cheeky question, but if I upgrade from Win7 home PREMIUM
to Ultimate using the "any time upgrade" option, I will get a new key.
can I use my original "Home premiun" on another computer.
thanks in advance.No you can't, the old key becomes invalid. The Home Premium license cannot be used again SINCE it formed the BASIS for the Ultimate Upgrade license.

Ok thanks for that, it was just wishfull thinking.
cheers

I'm using an Acer Aspire 7530 laptop with vista home EDITION on it i believe..

My start bar and webpages look like they did waaaay back when on win95, i didn't change any settings, open any files, and i've run a virus scan and tried the all famous turn it off and on again...any ideas?

It was FINE last NIGHT, then this morning when i booted it up it looked like the pic im gonna try to attatch If it helps any, the other day it couldn't find any networks (despite other network computers running fine) but a reboot fixed that.
Other than that it seems to be working fine (or as well as computers do when around me...) MSN works, webpages and internet work, emails working, it does SEEM to be running a lot slower than usual...just a bit of a hassle with it looking odd..

So I REBOOTED my laptop after a few updates installed.

I was presented with a black screen and text saying

"BOOTMGR is MISSING
 Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot."

And this process was practically a loop...
I'm downloading a Vista recovery ISO right now.
But once I rebuild the BCD Store to fix the BOOTMGR.exe from the Vista recovery disc (my PREFERRED method of repair), will I lose all my data on my HDD??More than 1 OS on this machine ? ?

At any rate once you have DLoaded the RC and succesfully created a bootable cd with it boot to the CD...
At the COMMAND prompt type fixboot and hit Enter.
Remove the CD and re-boot.

If no joy-joy repeat the procedurs except this time type in fixmbr and hit Enter...
Again remove the CD and re-boot...Im having the exact same problem on my DELL Inspiron laptop. Where can i get the right things to fix it ?Take a look at the guide over here for help. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/fixing-bootmgr-is-missing-error-while-trying-to-boot-windows-vista/

If you don't have a Windows Restore Disk, you can CREATE one with a friend's computer. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Create-a-system-repair-disc

Ignore the below unless you're familiar with Linux.

If you have a Linux Live CD lying around (unlikely), then you can restore the Windows mgr by entering these commands in the terminal.

Code: [Select]sudo apt-get install ms-sys
ms-sys --mbr /dev/sda

Make sure you know which hard drive you're performing this on. If you only have one storage device plugged in, it's most likely /dev/sda. You can check with GParted.

I've got a Windows Vista and Win7 PC, originally Vista. I've got both CD's. I've installed Acronics OS Selector, a boot manager, just installed and it won't LOAD when it starts up...    So I'm left with a computer that isn't booting.

Is there a way I can disable this program and therefore uninstall it when in the PC, or boot Win7 from the Repair disk?Try running the repair disc and see if that will FIX the problem by its SELF. i recommend using easybcd for your boot selector/manager

hi i have an gtaeway computer with WINDOWS vista, i recently downloaded the upgrade for windows vista and now i cannot get onto my computer, i have MADE recovery CD's so i would just like help to reformat my laptop, the startup gateway POPS up and then nothing else happens.... its says to rtestart my computer right after that.... the only thing that i can GO on is F2 and that is my BIOS settingsDoes it say anything about the ntldr is missing??? or please select a boot device?

I have a toshiba L515 with windows 7. i used regseeker and deleted over 10000 entries. it said it saved a back up but i cant even get into the computer. all i have available to me is the system restore options but nothing works. blue screen appears and always goes to automatic repair and never works. then goes to the advanced options but nothing works either. it cant get into windows at all. what can i do? We always tell people to avoid registry cleaners - this is the very reason - the can cause major problems and never do ANY GOOD at all. If you can't get into the system at all you can boot to the OS cd and try the repair options.or perhaps you probably have to do the factory recovery options if the repair FAILS. But this will delete your FILES apparently.

or maybe try an 'in PLACE' upgrade if you have a upgrade CD. Which means you select home version if that's what you already have installed and see if it will upgrade and hopefully your key that toshiba sent you with your laptop will work again to activate the windows. IF that work, you are in luck and have all your data intact.

I don't know about win7, but doing an in place upgrade with VISTA worked fine with me when I tried. Good Luck

i have a dell laptop with windows vista ultimate and recently PURCHASED a windows 7 ultimate upgrade.  the upgrade disc came in today and this is what is SAYS on the disc "for use only as an upgrade to a qualifying hp windows 7 upgrade option pc."  i called the company i ordered the upgrade from and they tell me it will upgrade windows on any vista pc.  she's also saying that if i open it and try it and it doesn't work that i can call back and no problem to return it.  i'm doubting this to be true and hate to open the sealed disc before knowing if it will work or not.it should work.

"for use only as an upgrade to a qualifying hp windows 7 upgrade option pc." simply MEANT it was included when you bought specific select HP PC's. It doesn't mean that the upgrade is limited to HP pc's .

I think if dell sent you the upgrade, they would give you a working CD. They don't want an unhappy customer 

If it STILL doesn't work, have it sent back, like the lady said to you. Hopefully you have the name of the person who told you that info and the DATE and time when you called.Vista IS a qualifying Windows 7 upgrade option. Just do the upgrade.

Whenever I start to move my cursor with my touchpad, it clicks stuff that I DIDNT WANT to be CLICKED. It clicks everytime I just TOUCH the pad.

It is a Windows Vista laptop, Inspiron 1420 with 1 GB ram and 120 GB HDD.
I know it sucks with 1 gb ram.

With this problem, it is a B***H to browse the internet.
please helphttp://code.google.com/p/touchfreeze/

download that works like a charm OMG, that is much better. Thank you so much.

hi friend,

I am using windows 7 professional ,for past few days it is showing windows media player stopped WORKING ,Adobe reader(VER 9.0) stopped working ,

Thx in advanceWhat does that mean (it's showing that they stopped working)? WHAT's showing?

EXACTLY what is happening and what led up to it?what is the error message you are seeing (if anything shows up)?During startup of PC and windows media player

Dialog box opens with TILTLE

Windows media player stopped working.
in that dialbox
two option is availble
1.close the program
2.check for online solution You get that message when the PC starts? At exactly what POINT do you see that message?Read the following three links, it gives you instructions on how to reinstall/troubleshoot windows media player in windows 7. Hopefully the instructions presented on said sites will help you solve your problem.

Quote

1. http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-reinstall-windows-media-player-in-windows-7/
2. http://www.thewindowsclub.com/troubleshooting-windows-media-player-in-windows-7
3. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/26107/how-to-reinstall-windows-media-player-in-windows-7-to-solve-problems/

I had windows XP had for years sense 2004. I now downloaded windows 7 for some reason computer doesn't read the VIDEO card and no SOUND with my speakers. Does this have any effect on the motherboard or is it to old, and If i could upgrade on the same motherboard will it work.you need to install the drivers for those devices What is the make of your motherboard.?
Windows 7 may or may not be able to use the same drivers as XP. Find the original CD that came with the motherboard, if you can. OTHERWISE, go the the site of the manufacture and SEE if they have new drivers for the motherboard.

The right motherboard driver set is  needed to:
Improve the Video display of the built-in video.
Enable the sound of a built-in sound.
Enable built-in network adapter.
Improve Hard Drive performance.
Improve the USB performance
Resolve unknown hardware issues.

I just bought a dell inspiron about a week ago and I'm having trouble connecting it to the internet. Wireless WORKS fine when I use it, but when I TRY to use broadband at home it won't connect. I saw somewhere to type in ipconfig/renew and it worked, finally connecting. Then the next day it didn't connect again, so I tried doing the same thing and it said operation couldn't be completed because local area connection 2 was UNPLUGGED. So I checked everything to make sure and everything was plugged in. Also, I checked to see what local area connection 2 even is and it said it was "BROADCOM virtual wireless adapter." I don't even know what this is or want to use wireless because I'm using a router/modem. But I checked everything outside and inside the computer, including seeing if the drivers needed updated and it says everything is fine. I'm at my WITS end with this thing! Oh, also I have another laptop (which im using now) that works just fine, even without the ethernet cable plugged in. PLEASE HELP!
Is that you Ralph ? ?

(I'm not quite sure exactly which forum to put this in since I don't know what is causing the problem. I apologize in advance if this is the wrong ONE.)

I am running Windows 7 Professional 64-bit on a Gateway LX6810-01.

This morning while starting up my COMPUTER it froze on the "starting windows" screen. When I restarted I was asked to run startup repair which prompted me to use system restore and I allowed it to do so. The computer restarted and managed to GET to the desktop, HOWEVER nothing seemed to be working correctly. So I restarted again.

This time it started up normally and I took the OPPORTUNITY to run chkdsk on my internal hard drive. To get ckdsk to run I had to restart the computer. Chkdsk ran, but when the computer restarted after running chkdsk it got stuck on the "starting windows" screen again.

Another restart and startup repair shows back up. It asks me to do another system restore, but I refuse and let the repair keep running. When it reaches the end of repair routine the repair informs me that startup repair cannot automatically fix my problem. The computer restarts and starts up normally.

I am currently on the problem computer and it seems to be behaving normally at the moment.

In my other thread i had a problem watching videos without lag.
I decided to re-install Windows 7 and when it was done, i noticed i had only around 3 GB of 18 free.
Where is this 15 Gb coming from and how can i increase my amount of space?Windows 7 will generally take up about 10-15 GB. There's nothing you can do about it other than getting LESS space demanding operating system (Linux), a new hard drive, or deleting some unneeded files with a tool like CCleaner.

Edit: Wait, how much storage does the hard drive report on it's box? If you had more space before, it's likely something went wrong with the partition stage of your reinstallation.How did you reinstall the OS? Did you format first?An 18G partition is a bit tight for a Win7 install with apps...
Just sayin... QUOTE from: Allan on February 16, 2011, 03:59:42 PM

How did you reinstall the OS? Did you format first?

So you now have a Windows folder in Explorer and a Windows old....correct ? ?

1st step i would take is increase the C: partition to at least 40G....more if need be.

How?
and i deleted the windows old folder.

Did you empty the recycle bin and reboot?

Hi, a while ago, I was annoyed with having the little SHORTCUT arrows on desktop icons. I decided to try to find a way to have them removed, so there would be no arrows for shortcuts, and I looked on the internet for how to do so.

1. One site had me download a registry edit thing, and change my registry.
2. Another site let me download a program that would supposedly remove the shortcut arrows.

And, for a while, one of these methods worked, and I didn't have any arrows on my icons! But then, for some reason, it backfired, and now I have that strange 'unknown program' icon in place of an arrow. Here, http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...s/Untitled.jpg
(It's a safe image, don't worry)

The problem is, I really don't know which of the two things above made this HAPPEN, but I can't get it back. What can I do? I'd be fine with or without the arrows, but just not how it is now!

This happened over a year ago, I do not remember the names of the programs, what I did with the registry, and I cannot use system restore that far. Please help with any solution. I have Windows 7.This may help but also may not be exactly what your looking for.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/10945-shortcut-arrow-change.htmlhttp://www.techsupportforum.com/microsoft-support/windows-vista-windows-7-support/503452-solved-icons-desktop-have-missing-file-icon-instead-shortcut-arrow.html#post2837395

The above link solved my problemIf the shortcut arrow is not properly displayed then a generic image appears over the Desktop icon making it almost unrecognisable. How and why this happens is unknown and I found that the numerous registry hacks and other suggested fixes did not help in my case. Alterations through 'View' and icon-size did nothing nor did System Restore or deleting the icon-cache but the fault was eventually overcome quite easily as follows:

Go through Control Panel to Display
Reset the size option to "Medium - 125%" and click "Apply"
Once the computer resets, visually confirm that the shortcut arrow appears correctly
Then go back through the Control Panel again and reset to "Smaller - 100%"
Uhhhhh
This was solved over a Month ago...Solved over a month ago, patio? Perhaps you didn't quite get the message when I mentioned that "the numerous registry hacks and other suggested fixes did not help in my case." The value of outlining alternate ways to resolve a problem is that if one way doesn't work then another might. And if you don't have to fiddle with the registry, control panel or system restore then that too is worth knowing. Isn't that what these help forums are all about?  Quote from: Zlazz on September 09, 2010, 11:36:55 PM

Solved over a month ago, patio? Perhaps you didn't quite get the message when I mentioned that "the numerous registry hacks and other suggested fixes did not help in my case."

http://www.techsupportforum.com/microsoft-support/windows-vista-windows-7-support/503452-solved-icons-desktop-have-missing-file-icon-instead-shortcut-arrow.html#post2837395

The above link solved my problem

The value of outlining alternate ways to resolve a problem is that if one way doesn't work then another might.

How and why this happens is unknown

I have a triple booting laptop (I RUN a computer group for older people, I am old myself) with a Netgear WGR614 Router. The 3 OSes are WinXP, Vista Home Premium and Windows 7 Ultimate. The router has been set up and works OK with Vista and XP but when I try to access it with Win 7 it ASKS for a password which I supply and it is the same password I use with the other systems, yet I get the message that the password is wrong. I have tried setting up a new profile but nothing I do helps. 
If you FIND the time please HELP, I would be very grateful.I believe the original Netgear WGR614  Router drivers that come from the CD aren't compatible with Windows 7, depending on router version.

You can check here:
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11127/kw/Windows%207/r_id/100109

Under 'Windows 7 Status for NETGEAR Routers'

If your using router version 9 or older (should be labeled under the router or on the box) you have to update the drivers from there website, if available.

WGR614v8 (Windows 7 Drivers):
ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/WGR614v8_CD_230-10379-06v1.5.zip

WGR614v9 (Windows 7 Drivers):
ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/WGR614v9_230-10609-08v3.6.zip

WGR614v10 (Already compatible)


Also 64bit Operating Systems will not work with older CD Drivers.


See if that helps first.

Does ANYONE know if you can do "Windows Update" through GOOGLE Chrome browser? OjasNo, Windows Update is only for Operating System related updates. To update Google Chrome, hit the wrench, then "About Google Chrome"He means will it run on another browser i believe...
And the answer is no.
Use IE.Or just use the separate standalone Update applet.

The last Version of windows that required IE- or a browser at all- for updates was either windows 98SE or Windows 2000. XP,Vista, and 7 have their own specific programs for managing updates and the downloading and installation of updates.I THOUGHT XP needed IE and ActiveX for updating...Yeah, when I launch windows update on my XP computer, IE opens. Just CHECKED, seems that it only downloads important/critical/security updates. It does so without requiring ActiveX or IE; those are pretty much reserved for the "optional" updates that are (IMO) entirely useless. The funny thing is the ActiveX Control could have easily just been made a standalone executable. They just artificially coupled it to both the site as well as to their browser for- obvious reasons. At least Vista and 7 have the entire thing decoupled. You can get a similar applet for XP (separate, LISTS available updates, etc) here.

Quote from: patio on February 15, 2011, 06:39:04 PM

He means will it run on another browser i believe...

I have scanned a FRAGMENT of some newspaper which I'm going to upload online. Unfortunately, the quality of scanned output file is not that good in spite of the best possible scan settings. I used for this my printer Canon Pixma MG5220 with Canon MP Navigator EX software.
My question is: do the other paid programs around (like DeskPDF) do the better scanning job ?At the risk of stating the obvious, it's the scanner that does the scanning, the software plays little or no part in DETERMINING the image quality. What don't you like about the output file? Are we talking about an image file or an OCR'd document?
  Right ! I should have been little more precised at this point. I want to scan this to PDF format.

Quote from: Salmon Trout on February 18, 2011, 11:03:18 AM

What don't you like about the output file?