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Hi Friends,

I have HP Mini 110. I bought it just one month ago. It has windows 7 starter in its package. But I feel its very slower than my earlier Toshiba L455, that has a celeron CPU and windows 7 home edition.

Please tell me, does installing windows XP on my HP Mini 110 can make a noticeable difference in its speed or not?

Thanks in advance for your help.It probably does not have XP drivers available so i would check into that 1st before considering switching...Moreover, if it shipped with W7 then it should work fine. What exactly "feels slower"?Allan,

Typical programs like Microsoft Word, Excel opens up very slowly. Also, when I resume it from hibernate mood, it takes too much time to work normally, though it has 1GB DDR3. It had Microsoft Office Starter 2010 in the package, and it was extremely SLOW. I uninstalled it and installed Office 2007. It is working much better now.

But generally, the PC is still slower. Is it because of Intel ATOM? And does installing XP can help games run smoothly?I'd expect Windows 7 COMPUTERS with only 1 GB memory to be rather slow for many programs.  You might want to check with HP and Crucial to see it can HOLD more memory to make it run faster.

http://www.orderingmemory.com/hpshopping/index.asp?product_code=P5300U%23ABA

http://www.crucial.com/

Note, however, that if you have a 32-bit version of Windows 7 instead of a 64-bit version, installing more than 4 GB of memory is useless - 32-bit versions of Windows have a limit on how much they can use, always below 4 GB and often around 3.5 GB.  Hard drives are accessed differently; this limit does not apply to them. Quote

I'd expect Windows 7 computers with only 1 GB memory to be rather slow for many programs.  You might want to check with HP and Crucial to see it can hold more memory to make it run faster.

I have a laptop that has everything in Arabic text making it hard for me to read or write(More like impossible). Progress was slow but I was FINALLY ABLE to change the keyboard input characters I can recognise. A few hours later I found myself FRUSTRATED and in need of help.

My laptop is a Qosmio RUNNING Windows 7 witch is, unfortunately, also unfamiliar to me.
Any help guiding me to the English display would be greatly appreciatedFor Windows 7 users this information is helpful:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-desktop/how-to-install-other-languages-for-windows-7/ea454692-59ee-48c1-b89b-a00a69c1007e

The language packs are available for ultimate and enterprise users only.

I am having an assembled computer with Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Windows Vista software. I had to reformat the hard disk. Now the audio is not working in my computer. Please helpRun the driver CD that CAME with the motherboard, or go to the motherboard manufacturer's website and DOWNLOAD the drivers.I was having audio issues after upgrading to Windows 7, but after downloading and installing the high definition audio CODECS here:  http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/
the problem was fixed.

Bought Windows 7 from a repair person. Started getting messages that it was not a legat install.  He SAID he COULD fix it in 15 min, I moved out of state.  Another repair person, in new state gave me info that says COA code pulled from registry was for a Dell OEM install (I have a Toshiba) and MS has blocked the code.  Original installer is ignoring my calls and letters.  What do I do?

Very frustrated
Peachypat Quote

What do I do?

Hello, I'm having issues with Windows Update, I GET errors and would not PROCEED with the update... I taken screen shots to look at.

Running: Win7,64-bit

These are the updates I want to install.



I got the following message after it was an UNSUCCESSFUL update.
Try running the update again, but with the Windows drivers first, then go back for the other drivers.

Reboot first. QUOTE from: Quantos on April 13, 2011, 07:28:42 PM

Try running the update again, but with the Windows drivers first, then go back for the other drivers.

Reboot first.

OK, so I decided to take the plunge and upgrade to Windows 7 (32 bit), but due to some issues I've had in the past, I was hesitant to upgrade my main machine and instead did my kid's older computer first.  I was able to complete the install fine, but afterwards a few problems have arisen...

1.  The mouse they were using (older style ps/2) does not work.  Does Win7 not recognize these?  Not a huge problem, as the usb mouse from my PC does work on it, so I'll just need to pick up a new one for their computer if need be.

2.  I cannot get the wireless card to work.  I'm using a Linksys WMP54G and the green power light on the back of the PC where the card is installed won't come on.  It worked fine prior to the Win7 install.  I tried installing the Linksys Wireless G software, and it gets to the point where it tells me to turn off the PC and install the card, and then restart it.  The card is already installed, so I power the PC back on and nothing.  No power light and the software install doesn't restart as it said it would.  So I think the problem is that the card was already installed, so I power down, REMOVE it, power back on and then try the install again.  Once again it tells me to power down and install the card.  Nothing again. 

Any suggestions?Your frustration is understandable. Most of the time Windows 7 will install quite easily.As yo have found out, sometimes you have to start with the minimal hardware profile and then go from there.
As they say in the movies, cut to the chase.(Trying to fiddle around with your current installation is just going to consume your time and energy.)  So, let's cut to the chase.
Just go by herself a low-cost USB wireless adapter. Plug it in, install it, problem solved.Yeah, that fixes the mouse issue, and that's fine, because it doesn't hurt to have a new one anyway, but what about the wireless adaptor problem? Quote from: roccenstein on April 11, 2011, 10:24:22 AM

Yeah, that fixes the mouse issue, and that's fine, because it doesn't hurt to have a new one anyway, but what about the wireless adaptor problem?

Well, I've tried it three times now and having the same problem.  The card will not power on.

i've tried to PLAY a game(metro 2033) but physxloader.dll error keeps me from going any further
and its done this with 3 of the games i've tried to install,i'm at a lost to fix this issue.
                                  any suggestions?What is the error? Does it say that the dll can't be FOUND?

You can do a full SEARCH on your machine for the DLL and once you find it, if you have it, then register it to your system.

If you don't have it you can try to download it.

http://www.dll-files.com/dffsetup_physxloader.exe

When I first boot on the computer it goes to a sccreen that says

LOADING Operating system......
Boot from CD/DVD:
Press any key to boot from CD or DVD......
NTLDR is missing
Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart

What is NTLDR?

I then restart the computer and boot from CD. It says it is loading files and then goes to a STARTING WINDOWS screen. Then it just sits there and that is it?

Any thoughts??No need to double post.

Topic Closed.

Hello all

I'm in a Server 2003 SBS environment, and we USE roaming profiles extensively. We have 70+ users, and we are making the conversion from XP to WINDOWS 7 on all of our workstations. All of the users need to be able to use their profiles in windows 7.

The problem is that the user settings don't transfer properly (for example, OUTLOOK e-mail account settings). I have implemented folder redirection, which works but doesn't solve this part of the issue. Additionally, the USMT (user-state migration tool) is not really the ideal option as it is suited best for transfering LOCAL user accounts. All of these roaming profiles are (obviously) stored in a single server location.

How do I go about converting these profiles so that Windows 7 will keep all of their settings?

Thanks,
-Darryl

In windows live. I have my contact list from connecting to facebook. When sending a email, I click on the "To" button to call up my contact list,only a part of my contact list pops up. But when I click on my contact list LINK, everybody is there.did you try to start typing the persons name or e-mail? usually they will just pop up then with the rest of the name or address Quote from: leonardharrietha on April 12, 2011, 07:21:32 AM

I have my contact list from connecting to facebook.

You don't put email addresses in facebook; you communicate with facebook friends through facebook.  So, exactly what is Windows Live supposed to import from facebook?  I tried "connecting" to facebook from my little used Windows Live email account and no entries got added to Windows Live contacts.  And, again, why would they, since we don't use email addresses in facebook, other than adding our own address so that we receive facebook notifictions?

Edit: Correction: I now see a facebook friends list in Windows Live but those do not appear when I open new message panel and click on To:, just as you've noted.  But, again, why would they?

I've been having problems using paypal today and when I called them today, they checked and cannot figure out why. I WENT to send an email to the buyer and you have to enter one of those 6 digit security numbers at the end to prove I'm not automated. When I entered the 6 digit number it said it was wrong and it is clear as day. I did this approx 5 more times. What's up with this? This may be why the paypal wasn't working. You need to resolve this with papal.

But do this first.
Go to the house or office of a trusted friend. See if you nan reproduce the problem on his computer.

If it WORKS alright on your friends computer, then suspect that you have a very clever key logger on your PC. It is a form of mallware and needs to be removed.

But if the same thing oculars on your friends computer, contact PayPal customer support.
I was later able to go to my wifes computer and the transaction went off without a hitch. So what should I do. I had just run Malware Anti-malware earlier because it was running slow, showed nothing, and I ran it again today, again showed nothing. I recently ran CC Cleaner and use AVG antivirus. I'm running windows 7 on an HP system only a month old. Until you fix this use her computer for transactions.
Some things you can try:
1. Contact HP and tell them you will send the thing back if they don't help you. (Worth a try.)
2. Create a NEW user account on you HP PC , log into the new local user account with administrator level. Download a copy of another browser. Turn off AVG anti-virus. See if you can get into the PayPal thing with the new local user account.
(They are a few esoteric things the go wrong with the keyboard map of a user. Hard to explain.)

If the above fails, go to the anti-virus forum and ask for help from the experts there.  They know how to spot rogue spy-ware.

Hi all,

I noticed that my computer has been getting slow lately, and I couldnt figure out why.  I did the malware scan (malware bytes), I did registry cleanups (glary utilities), but everything came out clean, no errors reported, well the registry clean found a few dangling entries that it DELETED. 

When I try to shut down the LAPTOP, it doesnt shut down right away, rather it gives a message saying windows is waiting for  program to shut down.  And then five seconds later it shuts down.  What could this mysterious program be that is slowing my computer?
1) NEVER use registry cleaners. They CAUSE problems, they do not fix problems. There is no such thing as a good registry cleaner, only some that aren't as bad as others.

2) Here are some steps you can TAKE to try to speed up Windows Shutdown. Before editing the registry, be sure to either create an image of your system partition or backup the registry. If you don't know how, please ask.

 a) Make sure "clear pagefile at shutdown" is not enabled:
start - run - regedit
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management]

Set ClearPageFileAtShutdown value to 0


b) Start - Run - Regedit
Navigate to the following Registry key:
HKEY CURRENT USER\Control Panel\Desktop
Double click on the AutoEndTasks entry and replace the 0 with a 1 in the Value data text box

For the next two, if the dword value indicated does not exist, create it:

Double click on the WaitToKillAppTimeout entry in the right pane and change the Value data to 2000

Double click on the HungAppTimeout entry in the right pane and change the Value data to 1000

Reboot

c) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
Right-click on WaitToKillServiceTimeout and change it to 2000Allan,

I will try everything you said, but can you explain what the different steps do?

Also, why did my computer do this when it wasnt doing it earlier?  Is there anyway to find out what that program or process is that is CAUSING a SLOWDOWN
One thing, did the error message say anything specific? Or just some message indicating that windows is waiting for some unknown program to finish exiting first? Quote from: shashgo on April 12, 2011, 12:35:17 PM

Allan,

I will try everything you said, but can you explain what the different steps do?

Also, why did my computer do this when it wasnt doing it earlier?  Is there anyway to find out what that program or process is that is causing a slowdown

Hey my Acer pc desktop has recently turned black.I restarted the computer but it didn't do anything but it pops up with documents for no REASON. i was going to get someone out but i thought i would ask yous first.Black screen and then documents STARTING themselves on reboot sounds very odd. If you have the SYSTEM restore CD or DVD,  would boot your system off of that DISK and then perform a repair installation or a restore with keeping your data instead of a full system restore that would wipe out all your data. Sounds like corruption instead of hardware issue with documents launching to open on own at boot.I don't have the restore CD or DVD as i got the computer SECONDHAND from radio rentals

I recently took the ownership of system32 to change some .dll's, now when I try to GIVE ownership back to trusteinstaller I can't SEE it on list and when I try to click "Other users or groups..." then I get an error message: "Unable to display the user SELECTION dialog %1 is not valid win32 application" Any ideas on what should I do?Which DLL's did you replace? Was this system infected, you killed the malware, and you were fixing it piece by piece?

If you know the exact DLL's that you replaced, where did these DLL's come from, the web or another system of same OS and Service Pack version? The most common issue with DLL's is having ones of wrong version to that of the OS.

Hello FOLKS, I need some help with Windows 7. I am trying to set up I watched the notebook and it is an HP with a 15 inch screen. My vision is very poor and I am used to my older 17 inch Dell running Windows XP.

Now here's the problem. Windows 7 on the new laptop appears to have limited settings you can alter for people and have vision problems. When I tried to make adjustments, all it wants to do is talk to me. Okay, my vision is very bad, but I'm not yet to the point where the computer has to talk to me. I just want the text  to be larger and LEGIBLE, but Windows 7 still insists on making everything hard to see even after I asked for help.
What am I doing wrong?

But in in Windows XP I could get it to do what I want.

I want real big fonts. 
With Windows 7.
On a 15 inch laptop.

Control Panel->Optimize Visual Display (in the "Ease of ACCESS" GROUP)->Change the size of Text and Icons-> Choose Medium or Large, or "Set Custom Text Size (DPI) in the left hand taskpane. Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 15, 2011, 11:03:26 PM

Control Panel->Optimize Visual Display (in the "Ease of Access" group)->Change the size of Text and Icons-> Choose Medium or Large, or "Set Custom Text Size (DPI) in the left hand taskpane.

Win 7 System folder shows a yellow and blue shield  beside Device manger- REMOTE settings-System protection and
Advance system settings. These have just appeared in the last two days, does anyone know what they mean? When I right right click on Computer icon and go manage it tell that the to type the correct NAME and in the prompt the list of manager has also the yellow and blue shield it is the only one in the list has it. NAY help would be good.  OjasYou MUST be an administrator or when RUN as administrator as part of Win 7 UAC.
See UAC Features->http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Account_ControlThanks for the info Ojas

First off, does anyone know of any issues with Vista LAPTOPS connecting to invisible/non broadcasting routers? If not then details below.


About a month ago the laptop would randomly disconnect from my router. It is getting to the point that is is unusable. The REASON I think it may be Vista is that other wireless devises have strong stable connections to the router. Also the laptop will see and can connect to other visible routers in the area. I have updated everything, run virus checks, and deleted all saved networks from the laptop. Then manually input the info for the router, it finds it, and gives an option to "connect now." EVEN after all of that it wont work.

I have come to two conclusions; 1: Vista, 2: Wireless card in the laptop.
If anyone thinks its #2 please tell me how to confirm this. Let me know if you need any more info or have other ideas.

Thanks.Is the laptop under warranty? How old is it?
Other wireless devices can interfere. Have you tried changing the channel of the router? Other devices should be two or three meters away from the laptop. Does the laptop work BETTER in some spots in you room?
If you think it is the adapter, you can GET a good quality USB adapter for a small investment. Good to have anyway, when traveling  when you need an external adapter to pick up more signal.
Google search:
USB wireless with antenna

Is it SAFE to delete "My Recent DOCUMENTS" folder?No.It is safe to empty the contents of the folder. It is also possible to PREVENT "recent documents" from APPEARING in the START menu. Read this:     

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307875

i want to BUY a new power supply for my windows vista, but im a little confused. I dont know if the power suppy will give equal watts to the entire system, for example i want to buy a 500w power supply, will it give 500w to motherboard, drive etc.? or will it SPLIT up the watts so that each piece GETS its share?? please respond. E-mail me if you GET an answer.

                                   Email link removed by Allan
Questions are responded to on the forum, not by email.

Additionally, posting your email address on a public forum is a great way to start receiving a LOT of spam. There are bots that do nothing but scour forums for email addresses, which are then sold to spammers.The power is DISTRIBUTED at least six ways. Here is a calculator used on the Newegg web site to estimate what size power supply would be enough.
http://educations.newegg.com/tool/psucalc/index.html

Hello. I'm just curious.  Is there something "fix-worthy" in this LOG? I am kind of worried about the many missing files at section O23. Hope I'm not screwed by all them missing files.

By the way, sniper.exe in the DESKTOP is the HJT executable, renamed. 

--I deleted your log. Are you having any SPECIFIC problems with your system?Not REALLY. The TYPICAL slowdown in startup, I guess.

I am just curious as to why the log shows a clutter of missing files. If you're not having any problems I suggest you don't worry about it.I'll do just that. Thanks for your time anyway, Allan.   No problem.

Ok, this is an odd one. There is a Forum site I frequent.. I CAN "log in"... YET when I try to retrieve any "PM" messages, clicking to go there, throws me back to the "login" screen, and I can NOT "login" HERE, tho i COULD login to the regular Forums!!  Site manager Suggested trying in IE (I use Firefox regularly) and it DID work. Fine, two days later, IT is acting like Firefox did, same error!! Any Idea WHAT is GOING on??
I use "Noscript".. disabled it, same results.
I Run Microsoft Security Essentials.....
I have turned off Malwarebytes, Superantispyware, SpybotS&D etc... none are running in the background that i know of, used MSCONFIG to check...
I run Windows 7..... and the Latest versions of BOTH Browsers..
Windows Firewall IS ON.........

In an unrelated, but MAYBE connected issue.. Blog site I run, the NEW "editor" program there quit working about the same time. I can use their "OLD EDITOR" program, but the new one refuses to fully load, you get a "swirly, that never finishes, no answer back from THEM on any issues on THEIR end...
HELP!!

Also, this started about the time I upgraded to IE 9... could they be interfering with each other?? Firefox is my primary (default)  Browser.Run it in Firefox Safemode from the Programs menu after clearing all cookies and rebooting....same results ? ?Installed Chrome, same results as the other two. Will try your suggestion now....Ok, went into tools/options and dumped all cookies etc... then help, and started in Safe mode.. same issue.

I also have "adblock plus" installed, but disabled it when this started happening as well..... no difference.Well if you've tried all that and 3 browsers i'd suggest it's on their end...

PS...Many Site Managers won't admit they are having issues as they are buried in work.BUMMER!! Ok... My wifes computer, SAME ISSUES! Tried hers while waiting.. so I think you are right!! And it's not on EVERY site I deal with , just these two... Well thanks for trying!  Guess all We can do is "wait for a fix" on their end.....I can check the site from this end if you wish...Oh yeah? Ok... this is the site.. http://www.missouricarry.com/forums/
what other info do you need??

Played around some more, quick tests shutting off Windows Firewall, "No Script" etc, no dice.. Got me stumped... (which is fairly easy, I'm no pro!) Could some "update" setting change have boofed something??

Ok, think I've got this nailed... I rolled back IE to version 8... and the Blog editor now works fine! The Forum deal, it's still acting a bit goofy, BUT I was able to get into where i needed to, although I had to take a roundabout path! The one Button on the SITE still isn't right, BUT, I can access my info via another route. Good enough for now. As to Firefox, did some research.. Version 4 seems to have the same/similar issues... scripting incompatibilities (and other things)  with some sites, and a few other things that don't jive with some programs the last version DID...so, I'm going to Go back to Firefox 3.6.14 tomorrow when i'm not groggy. The Bookmarks is a pain, i've got a zillion of them but we'll figure it out as well. Thanks for looking at this, It did kind of spur me in the right DIRECTION.... I'll let you know if we're 100% back after the rollback tomorrow!
Night all!! 2:22 am... UGH! Ok... IE8 is ok.. Firefox, I went back to 3.6.14.... forwards to 3.6.16... then went FURTHER back to 3.5....... nogo! So, I'll install/run Firefox 4.. hope these guys get their sites compatible, or Mozilla, puts out a fix.. for the others,,, I'll use IE i guess!!! Seems Firefox 4 got pushed out the door a bit early... same goes for IE 9!! That, or a LOT of places, are running WAY BEHIND the "tech curve"!!! Anyway, i'm back is business for the most part. Hope this may help someone else who's been "pulling hair"!! LOL!! Nite all.Actually i believe it's more of the fact that site managers aren't keeping up...
Good to hear you're 1/2 way home...

Dear experts,

I've been working on a solution on this for at least a month but I can't get it to work. This is my problem:

I've bought a Sony Blu-Ray e-370 (http://www.sony.co.uk/product/hch-systems-with-blu-ray-disc/bdv-e370/tab/technicalspecs) and would like to hear TRUE 5.1 SOUND when I connect my Acer laptop (http://laptops-specs.blogspot.com/2010/09/acer-aspire-5738-specifications.html) to my tv and Blu-Ray. This is what I've tried so FAR, without any luck:

- I've tried to sent the 5.1 sound trough hdmi to my tv and from there to my blu ray by a s/pdif cable. That didn't work because my hdmi doesn't pass more than 2 channels and I don't think my Bravia tv can send 5.1 sound trough s/pdif.
- I've connected a Toslink cable to the digital out (s/pdif) from my laptop and tried to sent it directly to my blu-ray. First I got a lot of errors so I updated my sound card drivers. After this the errors were gone, but still no 5.1 sound. I've tried all different kinds of CODEC packs and SETTINGS but nothing seems to work.

At this time I'm trying to set up ac3 filter in combination with MPC-HC, but it just won't transmit 6 channels. Right now, I'm not getting any sound in MPC-HC, probably because I've tried too many wrong settings.

I just don't have enough understanding about these things so please lend me a hand by solving this puzzle. I would be very grateful!

I have a FOLDER full of youtube favourites, links if you will. I want to get the URL of all of these links (140+ of them) into a single .txt file for downloading later. I've added all of those pages to my Favourites folder under Windows. Then copied all of the links in favourites to a folder and put them on another PC. I don't want to visit each page then copy the URL into the text file - I want to take the URL from all at once using a script and output to a text file. I've seen it done before with a python script but cannot remember how. I have access to mac or windows. Can someone help?Please don't double post. I deleted the duplicate threads.
Quote from: Allan on APRIL 20, 2011, 05:36:48 AM

Please don't double post. I deleted the duplicate thread.

I did BUY it in the first place I wasn't referring to a torrented version but since i bought it online i do not have a disc...Call MICROSOFT and ask them to send you a disk. Thread CLOSED again.

I have a HP pavilion entertainment PC DV4. The operating system is Windows 7. My daughter was using my computer while I was at work and when I came home she told me that my computer got really colorful. Well when I checked it out my screen was cloudy. I can see the information on the screen but it is as if I am looking through a fog. I have hooked it up to a different monitor and the screen is clear through that monitor. The screen also CLEARS up for a moment after the screensaver runs for a COUPLE of minutes, then it gradually returns to the foggy APPEARANCE. I use this computer for school and currently am unable to afford a new one. I can use it the way it is but I get headaches from trying to see the screen. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.      Quote

Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

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I am using windows 7 x64 bits, recently, it has started to give me a MESSAGE that "Turn on windows security center SERVICES". But when I try, it says "Windows security center can't be started". Please! what might be a cause and how can I fix it?

Moreover, My computer ALSO fails to start a task manager. P'se help. An INFECTION will block you from doing this...and also sometimes block Task Manager...

Clik Here...

hey guys ive been wondering about  this my acer aspire one has windows xp home sp3 on it and my girl friend also has an acer aspire one  but hers has windows 7 on it the specs on our netbooks are almost exactly  the same the only difference is hers is newer and the power BUTTON is in a DIFFERENT spot and the hdd is bigger. now if i where to make a back up copy of her RECOVERY partition and boot it on mine would windows 7 install and RUN correctly  or our would i GET a bsod because its in a different computerProbably...or it wouldn't pass registration....1 machine = 1 liscense.

My computer was shut down when my house lost power.  I cannot get the machine restarted.  When I cut the power on, I can only see the emachine logo.  I'm trying to get into safe mode, but I've TRIED pushing F5, F8, F12, and esc key, but nothing.  Esc and F12 result in a message telling me to wait, but nothing.  I've unplugged the power, tried holding down the power button, etc., and still nothing.

Does anyone have any suggestions?I'm guessing you are running Vista or Windows 7. Try booting to the OS DISC and choosing startup repair options.Yes I am running Windows 7.  I have the recovery disk that I made when I purchased the computer, but cannot access the disk.  What else should I do to gain access to the disk or get the machine to go to another screen?Have you set the CD as 1st boot device in the BIOS ? ?
I cannot get to any screen BEYOND the emachine logo to change it.  Any suggestions how to get there.  Are there any F-key COMBINATIONS that I'm no aware of? After reading several post in this forum, I REMOVED the battery and power cord.  That was the trick.  I was able to access via safe mode and now scanning system for any problems.

My computer randomly shuts down. No warning just a black screen. It then tries to restart and locks up before the windows is starting screen. I'm confused. If anyone has a few minutes to help me out I would appreciate it. Does it shut down or reboot?It reboots, or tries to and locks upDownload 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 replyI downloaded the program, had no errors when I opened it the first time. Should I wait for next crash to find errors?No. If that's the case then you're almost certainly looking at a hardware problem. The three most likely culprits are the power supply, ram or the hd. The last two are easy enough to check:

1) To check the ram, download memtest (http://www.memtest.org/). Burn it to a cd using a dedicated .iso burning UTILITY (http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm), make sure the cd drive is at the top of the boot order in bios, then boot to the newly created cd and run the utility.

2) 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.

3) To check the power supply you need to replace it with a new one.I ran the memtest, that passed. I just built this computer, so the power supply should be ok, key word "should". Its been a few years since I've built one so I'm wondering if I missed something.What brand PSU ? ?
I've SEEN them flakey right outta the box.

Easiest test is to swap a known good one in there of the same or greater wattage...Thermaltake TR2-600wTheir units are generally well built....still wouldn't hurt to test just to rule it out as a culprit...I will look into that option. Only thing I didnt buy when I built this was my video card. It is a few years old and have been wondering if that could be that cause. If so I SEE BUYING one soon anyways.Could be...
But you have the same option as with the PSU...borrow a known good one and swap it in there...

Don't spend cabbage you don't have to...I hear you. The finding one to try is the hard part. Everyone I know gets a BestBuy special but I will see what I can find.The black screen error is caused due to faulty registry settings and improper registry keys. It is recommended to use the registry cleaner software in the system that will help in deleting the faulty entries from the registry. The registry entries might have been created because of malware infection when connected with Internet. The user should download the registry cleaner software only from the genuine website and it must be of the latest version.You can safely ignore the advice above...

Im trying to sort out my friends windows vista LAPTOP. It takes about 5 minutes to boot up. Ive ran a malware and virus scan as well as defraging and cleaning out his temp internet files. Ive even went into msconfig and removed  unnecessary programs from loading up and it STILL takes ages to start. Ive noticed that it KEEPS saying on it that its looking for new hardware for BitDefender Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport but fails to install it. I uninstalled the program but the problem is still there. Could this be the problem?

SPECS:
Dell Inspiron 1525
2gb DDR2 RAM
2ghz Duo Core 2Uninstall BitDefender...
If he didn't pay for it there are better Free alternatives such as Avast...I have BitDefender uninstalled but the problem persists, i have avast home edition installed as well as malwarebytes and Ccleaner
Did you uninstall........then re-boot?No reason to run 2 Virus apps side by side...what did you clear out from startup ? ?Yeah i rebooted, before i installed those programs the laptop was still the same. I don't think its going to make any difference if i uninstall malwarebytes. I do myself have those programs installed on my own Windows XP PRO PC. The programs i stopped from loading up would be adobe, google desktop and xaudio. Even on msconfig if i click on Boot > Advanced Options and i have the number of processors set to 2 and the memory to max 
Malwarebytes isnt a Anti-virus

BitDefender and Avast are......you should only run one!

I dont want to sound pedantic, but have you got a dual-core or 2 processors?Since i have just a Pentium 4 on my own PC my friends laptop says that its a Core 2 Duo, is that 2 processors?
No, its 2 cores in one processor!

Change your settings back to 1 processor and re-bootI changed the settings back to 1 processor but its still the same  Quote

..what did you clear out from startup ? ?

Back when i had Windows Vista in late December of 09, I wanted to test out my HDMI output on HP LAPTOP. It worked perfectly, i was able to play HD videos off my computer and it would play through my HD Toshiba TV.

But now that i have upgraded to windows 7. (which i did in the first week of January) I cant seem to connect my computer to my TV. Nothing happens. I don't know why it's doing this.
When i plug the HDMI cord into my pc, my screen turns black, but nothing SHOWS up on my TV. It just says "No video signal."

And i dont know if this helps, but my graphics card is: NVIDIA GeForce 8200M GRight click on your desktop and go into your Nvidia Control Panel.

From there you should be able to set up the TV as the display. You'll probably have to do this before you connect the TV to the laptop.

Or, you might need to right click on desktop and go into "Personalize". Then click on "Display Settings". Then click on "Monitors".Thankyou for replying.

Im not exactly sure what setting to modify or even how to set up the TV display in the Nvidia control panel.
Also, i cant locatre the "monitors" page in "display settings."Click on Advanced Settings after Display Settings.

I think the setup of the settings and control panel may be slightly different on a laptop. I'm on a desktop so it's kinda hard to give complete instructions on this, but I know that one of the two methods is how you get to the settings that allow the TV to be used as the display.

Sorry for the lack of instruction on my part. Maybe someone with a laptop that has done this before will be of better assistance.The only settings to change is for my laptop's monitor. I think I would be able to change/set up the settings for the TV if i were to plug in the HDMI cord in the computer. The problem is that my computer turns black whenever i plug the HDMI cord in. I even try using fn-f4 and window-p, but it does nothing.I'm a little confused on this problem.  HDMI is HDMI.  It is a standardized set of protocols and pin outs and it shouldn't be different from OS to OS any more that VGA should change from one OS to another.

My WAG is that something else is going on.  Bad cable, bad connector, bad port, etc.Well it has to be one of settings on my computer.
I was able to get my computer to display now without that black screen when the hdmi cored is plugged in.

I have both the tv and computer set at the same resolution. (1366x768)
When i click on "Connect to a projector," my desktop still doesnt show up on my TV. I've tried it on both duplicate and extend. Quote from: rthompson80819 on February 28, 2010, 10:36:37 PM

My WAG is that something else is going on.  Bad cable, bad connector, bad port, etc.

I'm a little confused on this problem.  HDMI is HDMI.  It is a standardized set of protocols and pin outs and it shouldn't be different from OS to OS any more that VGA should change from one OS to another.

My WAG is that something else is going on.  Bad cable, bad connector, bad port, etc.

I am using W7 Ultimate.
I wish to create a batch file that will;

1. measure  the free space on HDD D:, and if less that 50GB delete the oldest folder named LIKE "Fri 04.23.2010"

2. Do an image backup to Drive D:

3. Rename the image BU folder to a name like that in step 1.

I already have the command for step three.
The 50GB should be able to be changed through editing.
For step 1, INSTEAD of measuring free space, the number of folders could be counted and remove the oldest folder if the count exceeds a certain number, again editable. Quote from: blockie on April 24, 2010, 08:12:48 PM

I am using W7 Ultimate.
1. measure  the free space on HDD D:, and if less that 50GB delete the oldest folder named like "Fri 04.23.2010"

so i have purchased my computer 5 months ago it is a vaio with core duo 2, blu ray, and windows 7.
my son was using my computer and he somehow got a virus on it, he claims he was playing ONLINE video games and i guess thats how it happenend.
this virus is called "security Tool, protect your pc" it restricts me from using the internet, BLOCKS the CONTROL pannel. dosent let windows security open it pretty much just blocks any way that i could get rid of it.

I would like to recover my computer and get rid of all the files if possible i dont need to save anything so i figure this is the best choice for my computer.

PLEASE HELP, TELL ME WHAT TO TRY! If you can show me how to RESTORE my computer please tell me how!
Reply

""Allan sent me a link  to get antivirus but my computer blocks me from even installing antivirus. i am currently using another computer to access the internet""Do not START a new thread for an existing problem. Go into safe mode to figure things out. (f8 when comp boots up) everything should be fine. i would do safe mode with networking and get spyware doctor or somethin. "security tool" is just a spyware program and not a virus. viruses can be way powerfull than this. tons of people think this is a virus but doesnt act as one. it acts like spyware.

Why new thread?

I have been posting photos on my desktop for easy reference or for the purpose of sending them with an ad or with an email.  For most of LAST year all the pictures were postage stamp size and you could see the actual photo in minature.  All of a sudden there is now a standard image for all pictures and no WAY to see what each photo is except by the kodac number when it downloads.  How can I change these little icons BACK to the photo image?
Thanks for your HELP.

When I see my trashcan on Desktop(I`m DUTCH,I hope I`m using the correct WORDS!)it does not show when it`s full.It works,but when it`s full it doesn`t show !
How do I correct this ?

                                   Thanks;Eric.I think my trashcan only has two states.  One is where it is empty and one where there is SOMETHING in it.  I don't think it can become full.  Can it? Quote from: Doug on May 12, 2010, 05:41:10 PM

I think my trashcan only has two states.  One is where it is empty and one where there is something in it.  I don't think it can become full.  Can it?

I just upgrade XP to windows 7 on my laptop and I'm not getting any SOUND. I checked the DEVICE MANAGER and it says the device is working PROPERLY. checked volume and nothing is muted. in windows media player and other players they say their running but still no sound. also the driver says its up to date. any SUGGESTIONS?What is the make and model of the laptop?

Lenovo 3000 n100Any Yellow ?? or !!'s in Device Manager ? ?There are two devices that are unidentified and I can't figure out what they are? You can try to reload the drivers......uninstall the items that are unidentified and then reinstall the sound drivers.

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-63572.html

Have you checked to see if Lenovo has drivers for W7?

Alan <><  Yes go to the manufactures site for proper drivers if they provided any.

Default CMD PATH?

PATH=C:\Program Files\Windows Resource Kits\Tools\;C:\Windows\system32;C:\Windows;C:\Windows\System32\Wbem;C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\;C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live;C:\Program Files\GnuWin32\bin QUOTE from: marvinengland on May 17, 2010, 11:32:33 PM

Default CMD PATH?

PATH=C:\Program Files\Windows Resource Kits\Tools\;C:\Windows\system32;C:\Windows;C:\Windows\System32\Wbem;C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\;C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live;C:\Program Files\GnuWin32\bin

What do you want to know?

What do you want to know?

Every machine has differant stuff in the path because of the software installed.

There is another method but I cannot get it to work?

Do I need for moving from the system. 32-bit to 64-bit to adjust the Hard WARE specification of the computer or  .
For example, I have a ram memory 2 GB. Quote from: on May 07, 2010, 01:49:33 PM

Do I need for moving from the system. 32-bit to 64-bit to adjust the Hard ware specification of the computer or  .
For example, I have a ram memory 2 GB.

2GB RAM on a 64-bit system is almost like having 1GB-1.5GB on a 32-bit system.

Is there more features to the 64-bit system at this time. Do you advise me to install

OK Cityscape  &  patio     
Is there more features to the 64-bit system at this time. Do you advise me to install

How many people actually use a 64 bit browser such as IE 64 bit? I'm using Firefox on Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit now.

PS: I heard a rumor that Adobe Flash player 64 bit was being released for Linux only.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946765

I don't see many people using 64 bit browsers just for Flash, either.

Okay, I have a laptop with Windows Vista and I'm installing Windows 7. Both 64 bit. Laptop didn't really have any data on it I needed so instead of just updating I chose the advanced install option. It worked FINE until it got to 'Completing INSTALLATION' phase where it stalled. I left it on overnight and still nothing. My Windows Vista doesn't work any longer and Windows 7 isn't properly installed either. I'm trying to REINSTALL now hoping it will magically work but I'm not going to be too hopeful and I don't want a useless machine.

Help? I'm not sure what sort of information you need. I'm fairly EXPERIENCED with computer hardware but don't have a good grasp of this sort of thing.

Hi, which Laptop are you using? The previous OS thats VISTA was installed by you or it was preloaded?
Hi, it's working now though I haven't done anything differently then I did last evening when I tried to fix it the first TIME.

I'm sorry for wasting your time.

my computer was running rediculously slow. i got norton, didnt really help. didnt know what to do. then my cpu WENT crazy. bluescreen kept reappearing, then it kept restarting, sometimes going to the safemode SCREEN, sometimes regularly. EVERYTIME i logged in, it repeated the process. so i got on hp help page, or whatever it is, (before windows could load i guess) and backed up all my files, then i restarted my computer back to factory condition. now after going through all the startup processes again, i cant figure out how to reload all my documents and pictures and such. i can find files, but when i open them, they are "corrupt" or i have to find a way to open it -via internet or other program- . is there an way i can get everything back to the way it was?
ALSO, did i screw myself over in someway, or am i just stupid?Hi,

I would like to know the operating system and also the ERROR message  you get when you try to open the files.
Please mention the pre installed operating system installed.

Please reply.ahm files are already corrupted, it did happen also to my laptop but the good thing about acer there's an automatic restore command that even i wasn't able to open my laptop it did automatic back-up the files and i proceeded to reformat it without worries. Well, i suggest you look first to solutions in some sites like- supportrix.com/SUPPORTRIX/Main.php?do=LearnMore. Good luck.

I am running windows 7.  My computer is brand new and I cant tell you much more.  when I open explorer it flys off to the right of the screen.  when I go to the tool bar at the bottom of the screen it shows that it is open.  Help me please.Define: "flies off the right of the screen". EXACTLY what happens?
Are there any other problems with the SYSTEM?Hi Alan,
When I open explorer it APPEARS to vanish quickly off of the screen to the right.  When I CLICK on the icon on the tool bar at the bottom it comes back across the screen to the icon.  If I just put the cursor on the icon it shows that it is open.  As far as I know I dont have any further problems.Try this and see what happens:
Go to the icon you click on to open Internet Explorer. Right click on the icon, Properties, then change "RUN" to something other than what it's set at (ie, if it reads "maximized" change it to "normal window" or vice versa). Let us know what happens.

Also, I suggest you run a full scan of your system with BOTH your anti virus utility and MalwareBytes.Thank you.  I will see what happens and leet you know.  Thanks again for your help.What's GOING on?  This sounds like an interesting problem. Quote from: Doug on May 16, 2010, 03:31:03 PM

What's going on?  This sounds like an interesting problem.

I turned my computer on and my icons and toolbar were gone and I couldn't open anything except task manger? HELP PLEASE
You need to provide more information.
What happened since the last time the system WORKED properly (new hw, sw, virus, error, etc).
What type of computer (desktop or LAPTOP)?
What OS?i got WIN 7 iwas downloading a big file off sd card and it taking a LONG time to download so i cancelled it then everthing dissapperedReboot to the Windows 7 dvd and choose repair options.sorry i forgott i have a laptopso i should put the back up disks in and repair it. Ok
Quote from: richardbeech on May 16, 2010, 12:37:13 PM

so i should put the back up disks in and repair it. Ok

I have a hard drive that was used for Win XP.  I PARTITIONED it and then loaded Windows 7.  I want to delete the XP partition and merge the two PARTITIONS back into one hard drive.  Disk manager does not let me format the XP partition or give me a choice of MERGING them.  Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
FredHYou will probably NEED something like EASEUS Partition Manager, it's FREE and works quite well.

I have tried everything I went to DEVICE manager but there is not an audio sound driver in the list how can I get this back?  I have an hp Pavilion dv6915nr.  Looked up everything possible but I CANT do what everyone is saying because in the device manager there is no sound audio listed.  Checked for updates. I went to recovery manager and  clicked on my driver which is conexant hd-audio smartamc hd 2 driver did the reinstall PROCESS----nothing.  My concern is that i dont have and sound device listed in the device manager.    Please help!if you are using either vista or 7 a default audio driver is installed. probably they won't SHOW your audio hardware. you need to download latest audio driver that is compatible with your os and h/w, and install..........Hi,
1). Please goto the below link:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4062&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=3740559#N670

2). Select the operating system you are using then click on Next.
3). Now click on "View the Software & Driver troubleshooting help".
4). Click on download to download the drivers, install the all drivers and restart your computer.

Reply please.

I have Window 7 ULTIMATE N. Now i have some problem with my computer. My computer got infected. It SAID " The APPLICATION cannot be executed. The file*** is infected." WHat should i do, please help me. Thank youhello, I followed SuperDave instruction for solving the problem....i have window 7..How do i KNOW if my computer is clean now. Thank You

Note: I cannot use Combofix and the scaning onlne soft ware

Hi, I have recently put together a computer package for the first time and installed Windows 7 64-bit on it. The actual construction and OS installation went flawlessly, but almost immediately a bluescreen error message began coming up periodically. Whe  I restart the computer it works again, but after a while the error message comes up again. I have not really been able to interpret what the problem is but I have checked and there are no drivers missing. I can also add that when the computer is running it works without any problems and I can even play several new games without it hacking.

Picture of error message:
http://i49.tinypic.com/r1ab7b.jpg

EDIT: Now a new error message came up:
http://i50.tinypic.com/hrf1vo.jpg

the computer in question has the following components:
# AMD Athlon X2 II 250, 3.0GHz, AM3, 2MB, 65W, Boxed
# OCZ Value. DDR3 1333MHz 4GB, CL9, Kit w / two matched ValueRAM 2GB DDR3
# GF615M MSI-P33, Socket AM3, m-ATX, GEFORCE 6150se, DDR3, SATAII, GbLAN, PCI-Ex16
# Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 1GB DDR2, 750MHz
# 250 GB HDD
# 500 W PSU

I am very grateful if I can get some help with this so that I can finally start using my new computer without having to fear that it will suddenly stop working.

Thanx1.  BlueScreenView.  Download, unzip, and run Nirsoft's BlueScreenView.  This program will extract information from the minidumps on your system and display them in a format that makes it easier to look for a "pattern" (similarities or differences).  If you're getting different Stop Codes on your BSODs, it might prove useful.  If you're getting the same Stop Code, it will show that also.

Hold off on this for now - but if needed, these procedures "borrowed" from Broni permit you to gather data in format that may be posted to a thread:
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Download BlueScreenView
No installation required.
Double click on BlueScreenView.exe file to run the program.
When scanning is done, go Edit>Select All.
Go File>Save Selected Items, and save the REPORT as BSOD.txt.
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all content, and paste it into your next reply.

Sorry my Post was deleted by someone who takes things to seriously.

Someone who takes things seriously enough to remove useless posts, you mean.

This morning, I started my computer up like normal, then something popped up at the bottom SAYING to "keep blocking" or "unblock" itunes. I unblocked it cause i thought it was HARMLESS but then my computer started getting really slow then it froze. I restarted my computer and logged in. This took an abnormally long TIME to boot up and while it was logging in, it said "preparing your desktop".

When it finished logging in, there was a black screen and all i could do was see and move the mouse and open task MANAGER. I then restarted it in SAFE mode and ran AVG but while it was scanning, it said that some files were locked and could not be scanned like C:Programfiles/Desktop or something like that. Now i dont know what to do cause i can't get back on regular windows.System Restore.

hello.
 i have a big problem and was wondering if any of you lot can help me?
i recently downloaded windows 7 x86  to see weather it is worth buying i have been using xp for 3 years now and wanted to upgrade but wanted to see what was what.

any way i install the OS and its all going well then i go to install a loader and my computer restarts and when it reboots it gets to the flashing cursor part and takes quite a long time then i get a message saying
FIND --set root --ignore-floppies --ignore-cd /win7lrd

Error 15: file not found

Press an key to continue.

so i do and then it gos on to the grub screen and no matter what i do i just get error 15:file not found.
i would really like some help please.You will get some better help in just a bit.
Let me be first to say "Welcome."
It sounds like you have tried to install Windows 7 along with a Linux and Windows XP multi-boot.
Windows 7 uses a new method of setting up the Master Boot Record. EARLY versions of Linux use the conventional way of reading and writing the MBR.

Recently I have had problem,s like this. I understand you frustration, Sorry I don't have a quick fix. If you have a "Live" Linux CD, like Ubuntu, you can start it and save you personal data to a USB stick.

Matter of fact, I am on a Ubuntu CD right now.

Quote from: darkdola on May 06, 2010, 10:48:25 AM

i recently downloaded windows 7 x86

Doesn't this fall foul of the no piracy rule?

Not necessarily. There is a 90 day trial version available for download

Not necessarily. There is a 90 day trial version available for download

NOTE: It is a trail version. You should install it on a workstation by itself. When it is uninstalled it will may do near permanent changes to the hard drive that can not be fixed easily.

When Enterprise edition Win7 is uninstalled it may damage a hard drive ? ?
I've never heard this anywhere...

When i work  the blue screen appeared and re-boot the computer. After turn-on appeared the following message (image of message)
 


Previously when using XP. And a problem arose. i download and use the program WinDbg size 13 MB and Symbol Packages  193 MB to Analysis   Minidump  file
Do the same procedure applies to Windows 7. As well as i use the same files that I used for XP ( WinDbg  & Symbol Packages )

 I carried out the same steps for  question Blue Screens ----  alexma

Dump File         : 042810-24960-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 28/04/2010 09:40:19 م
Bug Check STRING  : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code    : 0x000000d1
Parameter 1       : 0x708cc2d0
Parameter 2       : 0x00000002
Parameter 3       : 0x00000000
Parameter 4       : 0x8e07223c
Caused By Driver  : kl1.sys
Caused By Address : kl1.sys+3e23c
File Description  : Kaspersky Unified Driver
Product Name      : Kaspersky Anti-Virus
Company           : Kaspersky Lab
File Version      : 6.4.0.9
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\042810-24960-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 7600The problem appeared again and the report is
==================================================
Dump File         : 042910-24039-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 29/04/2010 04:53:02 م
Bug Check String  : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1       : 0x00000199
Parameter 2       : 0x00000002
Parameter 3       : 0x00000001
Parameter 4       : 0x82a1771e
Caused By Driver  : halmacpi.dll
Caused By Address : halmacpi.dll+371e
File Description  : Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\042910-24039-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 7600
==================================================

You can RULE out it being your OS or hard drive corruption.

"IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" is a MEMORY address error.

Most commonly it is the CPU overheating. A close second would be bad RAM. The first thing I would do if you have this issue is to run the machine till it gives you that error, then immediately reboot it, go into the BIOS and check the CPU temperature. 3/5 times it will be way too hot. You need to clean fans from dust including the CPU, ensure they are all working, getting a good airflow.

This Stop message indicates that a kernel-mode process or driver attempted to access a memory address to which it did not have permission to access.

I would get a memory check tool like Microsoft Windows Memory Diagnostic:
http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

Boot up running a memory test. Test for corrupted/damaged memory. This might take a while, if any issues, remove the memory and test by adding one each time. For safety when opening your computer - Leave it plugged in but turned off at the wall (this gives a ground line), hold the power button to drain excess power in the supply (this prevent power still being in the system). CAREFUL when handling RAM and anti-static yourself by at least touching the metal area of the case. I believe this would be your issue, if not overheating.

Other reasons for that blue screen could be incompatible software used, out-dated BIOS not compatible with the hardware, etc. Update your BIOS and ensure applications are compatible. From your error messages I don't believe this is the case. More than likely it's memory.Actually the most common cause of that error is bad, missing, conflicting, or corrupt drivers. The proper first troubleshooting step is to update all key drivers (video, audio, NIC - even mouse & keyboard if applicable) and check for a bios flash.Well. Thank you Allan   &   Azzaboi   I really need help now
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Actually the most common cause of that error is bad, missing, conflicting, or corrupt drivers. The proper first troubleshooting step is to update all key drivers (video, audio, NIC - even mouse & keyboard if applicable)

and check for a bios flash.

check the CPU temperature

I would get a memory check tool like Microsoft Windows Memory Diagnostic:
http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

Does it mean, you had two BSODs only?

I have three FILES on my desktop, that won't delete.

Every time I tried to delete them they wouldn't delete. I tried unlocker assistant and I tried hijackthis but neither worked.

How do I delete these three files?

(here is a desktop capture of the files)
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/9871/culprit.jpg

can you rename them? if so try naming them so they don't end in a period. You might want to display file extensions when you do this, as well.no I can't rename them.

They were .flv files that I downloaded. whenever I downloaded an .flv movie, it would create the same file but with a period at the end of it (which are the files i'm trying to delete).when you try to delete them, do you get an error message? What is it?the error message is this:

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/9540/errormessagec.jpg1) Try deleting them in safe MODE
2) Right click on one of the icons - then properties - where does it say it is located?
3) Run a scan with MalwareBytesWhat about the use of programs such as :
File Deleter 1.018 .....etcPlease download SystemLook from one of the links below and save it to your Desktop.
Download Mirror #1
Download Mirror #2

• Double-click SystemLook.exe to run it.
  
• Vista users:: Right click on SystemLook.exe, click Run As Administrator
  
• Copy the content of the following box into the main textfield:
  

• Click the Look button to start the scan.
  
• When finished, a notepad window will open with the results of the scan. Please post this log in your next reply.