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Here are my specs first

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
EVGA 780i SLI mobo
8 GB of RAM
3 Samsung F3 Spinpoint (RAID 0)
Q6600 2.4
Corsair 750W
EVGA GTX 280


So here we go

A few weeks ago i installed windows 7 into my three HARD drives and it worked without a problem and it was lightning fast. Until recently about 5 days ago when i was surfing the WEB and i had youtube open and listening to music. The comp suddenly froze up and the sound went robotic and crazy for about 10 seconds and then it went back to normal for about 10 mins then this would happens again. I thought that is was an audio driver error. So i downloaded the driver with a few freezes in between. then rebooted but that only made things worse. when i logged back in i wanted to also install my video and mobo drivers again, but no luck in normal booting becuase the freezes were so bad that they wont not even let me log in. So i went into safe mode and that ok until about 5 mins into it, it started to freeze up as well. So i said heck with it and wanted to just reinstalled windows 7 again. then in the second step Expanding what EVER. it gives me an error ( i dont have the code with me now but i can post it) So i called EVGA and gave them the code and they said that it was a ram issue or it was a bad CD (Student Cd that i got from college). I ran MemTest86+ for 10 hours with no errors (i am going to test sticks tonight) and i am going to run the samsung ultity for the hard drives also.

if anyone else has any input or help they can give me that would be great

P.s. i have XP on my extra 320 gb (works great no problems)
Hi,
    Please try the following steps:

1). Down load CCleaner from the below link:
       http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/
2). Clean all the temporary files and cookies.
3). Update Antivirus and run antivirus then restart your computer.
4). Run Disk CLEANUP and Disk defragment.
5). Restart your computer, now everything should work fine.6.) defragment your hard drive

7.) Secunia Software Inspector

Hi -
I have Vista Home Basic  32 BIT.  I don't know much about it but I have had my computer for a couple of years but  I have NEVER gotten a backup on to a DVD that will let me restore.  I have tried Windows but I can't get it to run as a restore.  I have tried Macrium Reflect but I can't get it to run as a restore.  I know that there must be something I'm doing wrong.  Can someone suggest ANOTHER Backup and restore PROGRAM that might be easier to run for someone who is not to smart.    Hopefully this will be a free program.
Thanks for your time.    Bob

A friend and I are planning to set up his laptop tonight with his Vista Ultimate disc. But the problem is that his CD drive is broken. Can we install Vista from a USB flash drive? How would we do that?Ok I found these:
HTTP://www.askvg.com/how-to-create-bootable-usb-drive-to-install-windows-vista/
http://kurtsh.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!DA410C7F7E038D!1665.entry

They want me to partition the usb disk. Will I be able to repartition it and use it for data storage afterwards? Is there an easier way to install Vista from a flash drive?I was about to say NO.
Then I did a Google.
They  say you can.
Install VISTA with no DVD
http://www.google.com/search?q=Install+VISTA+with+no+DVD

EDIT: MS has a way to do Windows 7 from a USB. It can PUT the ISO file onto a USB device. But I did not see if that can be done with Vista.

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/07/15/how-to-install-windows-7-or-vista-from-bootable-portable-usb-flash-memory-key-or-hard-disk-drive/
http://kurtsh.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!DA410C7F7E038D!1665.entry?ppud=4&wa=wsignin1.0&sa=135154421At least Microsoft made it somewhat possible. I installed windows 7 from a usb driveVista was not designed to be installed from a USB flash drive, but Microsoft designed Win7 to be installed from flash drives. Tell me: How MANY netbooks have you saw running Vista? Microsoft announced that it would be easy to install Win7 on netbooks because with Windows 7 all you had to do was copy the files from the setup DVD to a USB flash drive.With XP and Vista the files need to be built properly for this to work...at least they paid attention with Win7...Ive been trying to re-install vista/7 but BIOS is locked, we've been looking for a way to boot off usb w/o going on bios and changing boot sequence bcos its locked, no luck so far? Any suggestions? Oh, and i have no administration privileges she did but the password is lost somewhere in  her head, she never even knew she set a bios p/w, tried leaving blank, tried safemode... ty

Hi.  I have a FILE on my San Disk Cruzer USB that won't open because it says there is something in the file that is CORRUPT.  All the other files on the USB work/open OKAY.  Is there anyway I can RETRIEVE the data, in any readable format, so at least I can write it out again? http://kb.sandisk.com/app/home

If i press and HOLD the KEYS DSG or ASX at the same time, nothing happens. In comparison: If i press and hold ASD I'll get something like asddddddddddddddddddddddddd in e.g. Open Office Word. And that is what should happen when i press and hold dsq but which does not. It's annoying when I play World of Warcraft. I can't trigger an ability that is keybinded to Q, if I'm already holding down S and D.
I've heard that it has nothing to do with the KEYBOARD itself. And I'm playing on a laptop so changing keyboard is not an option I guess.

My question is: Is there a way to fix this? If so, how do I fix it? Quote from: Kubrak on May 14, 2010, 10:55:09 AM

If i press and hold the keys DSG or ASX at the same time, nothing happens. In comparison: If i press and hold ASD I'll get something like asddddddddddddddddddddddddd in e.g. Open Office Word. And that is what should happen when i press and hold dsq but which does not. It's annoying when I play World of Warcraft. I can't trigger an ability that is keybinded to Q, if I'm already holding down S and D.
I've heard that it has nothing to do with the keyboard itself. And I'm playing on a laptop so changing keyboard is not an option I guess.

My question is: Is there a way to fix this? If so, how do I fix it?

Some low-quality keyboards suffer problems with rollover (that is, when multiple keys are pressed in quick succession); some types of keyboard circuitry will register a maximum number of keys at one time. This is undesirable for games (designed for multiple keypresses) and undesirable for extremely fast typing (hitting new keys before the fingers can release previous keys). A common side effect of this shortcoming is called "phantom key blocking": on some keyboards, pressing three keys simultaneously sometimes resulted in a 4th keypress being registered.

Modern keyboards prevent this from happening by blocking the 3rd key in certain key combinations, but while this PREVENTS phantom input, it also means that when two keys are depressed simultaneously, MANY of the other keys on the keyboard will not respond until one of the two depressed keys is lifted. With better keyboards designs, this seldom happens in office programs, but it remains a problem in games even on expensive keyboards, due to wildly different and/or configurable key/command layouts in different games.

"Consider Replacing Your Battery"
I am using a acer laptop and have recently installed the Windows 7. I was using the Windows vista HB before, and did not have any issues with the battery, but now the battery symbol in the NOTIFICATION bar is crossed out and the exact error message is that "[t]here is a problem with your battery, so your computer might shut down suddenly". The battery I am using is 1 year old, so it may in fact need to be replaced, but as far as I can tell it is functioning properly...

Did anybody else run into this problem, and do you guys think that the battery does in fact need to be replaced?
 
i have also reffered to the microsoft forums and sevens' have a look at it
it seems to be a bug because a million of peeps got this kind of problem what do you think members??
have a look at these links: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itprohardware/thread/c6c043e6-eeb1-4e61-870d-896ca2f865d6


http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/18312-consider-replacing-your-battery.html

but microsoft refuses to accept this ::

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/microsoft-says-windows-7-battery-issue-isnt-one/It's a bug. but not with windows. with the ACPI support of some BIOSes.

it's interesting how everybody in that thread you linked is complaining "please fix this microsoft"

"oh Microsoft, why didn't you fix it in the RTM" etc etc. misplaced blame, really.

If I may retell a story I read in "The Old New Thing" regarding Windows 95 support; originally, they used a "HALT" instruction to conserve battery life in some situations on laptop computers. Some specific (and un-named) vendor's laptops froze irretrievably and couldn't be recovered from the HALT. So they took it out.

And then people were complaining that MS didn't use the HALT instruction. "How could they be so stupid" etc.

Anyway- back to the issue at hand, It's a problem with Acer (note that, interestingly enough, even though the original poster in the linked thread has a machine from LG, Acer actually manufactures the hardware for LG... can't be a coincidence.

Quote from: aditya_aditya2004 on May 13, 2010, 09:34:57 AM

The battery I am using is 1 year old, so it may in fact need to be replaced, but as far as I can tell it is functioning properly...

Did anybody else run into this problem, and do you guys think that the battery does in fact need to be replaced?

A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

Will not let me even start in Safe mode.

Technical Information:  STOP:0x0000c1f5 (0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)

Everytime I restart , it comes back to this page....

I know nothing about Computer's..... BEGINNER......Please Help.    Quote from: [email protected] on May 11, 2010, 10:28:01 AM

Technical Information:  STOP:0x0000c1f5 (0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)
  

I am on My daughter's laptop

haha im ready to see what happends

You're replying to a thread where the Starter has left...
All your other nonsensical replies from Today were removed .

This is not a personal playground or chatroom.

patio.
Moderator.

1. how do u know that starter left.

2. im not making it a personal forum or playroom. dont u know cnet forums? jeeze.

lets put it this way i get in trouble becouase i was agreeing on somethin?

I would like to increase the thumbnail preview size in Windows Vista to something more readable (akin to that in Windows 7, actually).  Here's the rub:

I can not download/install a third-party utility or APPLICATION to do this.

Is there a registry entry I can change or some other software switch built into Vista to do this?  A cursory search with Google and on Microsoft's Support site didn't reveal anything.I'll suggest this:  http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/increase-size-of-windows-vista-taskbar-previews/.  I have not used it but it looks like it will do just what you want. It does indeed.  However, I can not download/install a third-party utility or application to do this. Quote from: The RADDISH on May 11, 2010, 11:57:14 AM

It does indeed.  However, I can not download/install a third-party utility or application to do this.

Why is it assumed that everything has a registry setting?

The size of the thumbnail used in Vista is hard-coded into explorer.exe. It's a registry setting in 7, so they "fixed" it, sort of.

I know how to do this is XP.

Here's one for you. As admin I can not get my desktop gadgets to work. I tried twice with microsoft and they couldn't get them to work. The other day I thought I would start up a guest account without admin privileges and when I set it up, guess what, Yep the desktop gadgets work. Strange Huh. Any of you ever run across that? yes but i just REFRESHED my desktop and they worked fine.I have 3 widgets that have stopped working...refreshing/re-installing has done nothing...
Since they all update over the web i'm suspecting a low level INFECTION of some sort.hmmm im not sure. ever try to do a system resote from a checkpoint when it was working?Yep...
Been there...done that.

Not a big deal since i have weekly images backed up that i'll be executing...just an annoyance at this point. Quote from: patio on May 13, 2010, 03:05:38 PM

Yep...
Been there...done that.

Not a big deal since i have weekly images backed up that i'll be executing...just an annoyance at this point.

oh ya patio. about my post in "other" forum. is describes "Discussions, help with everything else, and general chat".
thats why i posted it. u had no right to lock that thread. what kind of moderator are u? i know u dont want this forum trashy but ur takin things to seriously.

oh ya patio. about my post in "other" forum. is describes "Discussions, help with everything else, and general chat".
thats why i posted it. u had no right to lock that thread. what kind of moderator are u? i know u dont want this forum trashy but ur takin things to seriously.

u know what? im leaving this forum.

i think its suckksss u cant even post your own opinion and everyone go bezerk.

im sticking to cnet and 5 other forums who like me and respect.

other than this dopey forum.

go ahead and ban me i dont give.

I don't even know what a "desktop gadget" is... I'm guessing it's the sidebar gadgets in Vista and 7?

u know what? im leaving this forum. i think its suckksss u cant even post your own opinion and everyone go bezerk. im sticking to cnet and 5 other forums who like me and respect. other than this dopey forum. go ahead and ban me i dont give.

I don't even know what a "desktop gadget" is... I'm guessing it's the sidebar gadgets in Vista and 7?

Gadgets put information and fun—like news, pictures, games, and the phases of the moon—right on your desktop.

In Windows Vista, gadgets are lined up on the right side of your desktop. Windows 7 sets them free on the screen, where you can move and resize them as you like.

How do I enable workstation service on windows 7 pro. Im trying to change my workgroup to my home one but it says I have to enable workstation service. I have NEVER seen this before so I have no idea how to do it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!Start Here...I dont think thats what im looking for.Im not looking to enable "windows features"  im looking to enable the workstation service because I am unable to change my work group or domain name.


http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3262/workstation2.pngWell after going to  Services I went to start the workstation service and it gave me the error  "Windows could not start the workstation service on Local Computer. Error 1068: The dependency service or group FAILED to start" sooo I ran    sfc/scannow and its currently running.. Ill let you know what happens.it pretty much said. I have errors and it cant fix them lol. Ima go ahead and backup to my 2nd DRIVE wipe and reinstall ; / this time ill make a restore point right after the install lol.... Forget a restore point. Start using disc imaging software. If you don't want to purchase the best (ACRONIS True Image) there are plenty of free alternatives.

Sometimes, when I turn on my computer, I never get to the BIOS screen. The lights all turn on, and I can hear the components working, but nothing shows up on screen.
 I have to hold down the power BUTTON to turn it off, then turn it back on again. This brings up the "Windows failed to start" message, which advises that I run startup repair. I've run that several times and it has not found anything.
 In the event viewer, all it says is "Kernel-Power" related ERROR. I've read a little on support sites, and it said that a hot hard drive can cause things to not boot, but my hard drive never really gets that hot. What could be the problem?Hi,
    I would like to know if you are using Laptop or Desktop. And I also would like to know the MANUFACTURER of your machine. Because BIOS settings CHANGE from manufacturer to manufacturer.The thread is ALMOST two months old.

I installed updates for NVidia GForce 6100 yesterday.  After installation, the size of icons, words, web pages, desktop, etc., changed to much, much smaller.  I have been unsuccessful in trying to change it back so decided to do a restore before the update.  I have chosen 3 different restore points and each time it tells me it has failed, choose another restore point.  Any ideas as to what I should do?  THANKS in advance.
Gotta love system restore. It's great - until you need it. That's why I recommend that EVERYONE use a disc imaging utility on a regular basis.

How are you trying to change the resolution size and what happens when you try to make the change?Allan, I do not KNOW how, but I got it changed back to the way it was.  I was changing Display (1200x800 or whatever the numbers) and the sides of my desktop were black, no picture DISPLAYED on the whole screen.  Could not get it to display correctly, but now that I have it back, I wish I knew what I did.  But what is a disc imaging utility?  I'm somewhat computer stupid, so everything needs to be explained.  Thanks!
http://disk-imaging-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
http://www.thefreecountry.com/utilities/backupandimage.shtmlTry system restore from Safe Mode. Quote from: debby on May 11, 2010, 07:38:10 AM

Allan, I do not know how, but I got it changed back to the way it was.  I was changing Display (1200x800 or whatever the numbers) and the sides of my desktop were black, no picture displayed on the whole screen.  Could not get it to display correctly, but now that I have it back, I wish I knew what I did.  But what is a disc imaging utility?  I'm somewhat computer stupid, so everything needs to be explained.  Thanks!

I have Toshiba laptop (Satellite U505-S2925BN), upgraded from VISTA to Win7, every thing is working fine except when I checked the drivers on the device manager I found a question mark under other devices and when I open it I found 4 drivers missing: Base system Device (2 times), NETWORK CONTROLLER, and unknown device.
I also noticed that my wireless is not working it is not detecting my router and I can not connect to internet any more. When I click on the question mark I got this message "The drivers for this device are not installed (Code 28)"
I have tried to find these drivers on Toshiba site with no help. All drivers are available except this one...please helpYou need to start by installing the correct chipset driver for Windows 7Hi Allan, I have DONE as per your advice, but the problem still the same. Can I just use me back up CD's and install vista back???The drivers are on your laptop Driver CD...not in Vista.
Sometimes the generic ones work...but it doesn't seem it's the case this time.
Travel to Toshiba's site and enter your model/serial # to find the correct ones...Patio I don't have dreivers CD's on my Lap top. I went to Toshiba site and downloaded the driver  wirless LAN for win 7 (Driver wi fi Atheros) this one solved 2 problems . I am still having problem with one driver missing, my wi fi still not working and when I downloaded the wi fi driver and try to installe it I got the message "Driver_wi_Fi_realtek_0s2010081a_exe is not a valid win32 application"The Atheros driver should have worked ...and possibly is working.
Have you tried to set up your wireless network from scratch in Control Panel ? ?The problem, I am still having a question mark under the NETWORK CONTROLLER. So I guess I have a driver missing which I can not locate it on the Toshiba website???Post a screenshot of Device Manager...http://www.mypicx.com/04252010/computer/
See the link above the first picture is for the device manager when Vista was installed and the second one is the latest one after win7 with a question mark under the network controllerI see no ? in the 2nd one...


Quote

Have you tried to set up your wireless network from scratch in Control Panel ? ?

Hi,

So I'm not sure where to post this as it concerns my Laptop, where the APPARENT problem is the Consumer IR device, which according to another thread is not the real problem but a Windows Vista update is.
Just move it if it's in the wrong section ^^

Laptop: Acer Aspire 7730G
Windows Vista Home Premium SP2

I have more or less the same problem as this guy here had:

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/psg/board/message?message.uid=110975

At first I couldn't log in, now I can after 30 minutes of waiting...which doesn't help much as CPU usage is constantly at 100%, so I can't do ANYTHING (but open the Task Manager). Nothing suspicious is opened that uses a lot of CPU.

In Safe Mode I could see that the Consumer IR devices wouldn't load.
While googling I found the above thread, which suggests:

Quote

"You do not have a problem with your IR device and its driver is perfectly fine, what you have a problem with is a Microsoft Vista update published on the 26/08/09 and called KB973879."

Do you mean the "System Idle Process"?
If yes, then no it's not under the list of running processes...

i am not able to install my display driver in windows 7 ....my board is MSI KM400...VIA VT 8237...pls help...what do you mean 'unable'? What is STOPPING you?
I think you need UNINSTALL  windows 7 driver & then  again REINSTALL  windows 7 driver.I have also same problem so I have reinstall this window 7 driver.Its really easy to uninstall.I hope your problem SOLVE. Quote from: robinson on May 11, 2010, 05:15:49 AM

I think you need uninstall  windows 7 driver & then  again reinstall  windows 7 driver.I have also same problem so I have reinstall this window 7 driver.Its really easy to uninstall.I hope your problem solve.

I installed ubuntu with WINDOWS already on the hard drive. I did as I was told by Ubuntu and now can't get in to Windows. Is there a way to fix this and get into windows? Thank you much for your TIME and help.were you trying a duel boot? that I tried and got it to work but you have to watch instructions carefullyAt boot don't you get an OPTION screen to CHOOSE which OS to boot into?

ALAN <><  No it just has Ubuntu in four different ways to boot from no choice for Windows. That is what I had before, a choice between Windows and Mint. I gave that computer to one of my kids. I set it up and had no problems. Such is life. Is there some thing I can type on the command line that will bring up Windows?

I've never had this problem before, but when I create a new folder, it won't let me name it. It just simply calls it "new folder" and when I try to rename it, it just stays as "new folder". Where can I change this?

I'm currently using Windows Vista (legitimate) and I am an administrator on the computer. possible fix here

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/130137-cannot-rename-move-file-folder-vista-fix.html
Quote from: Salmon Trout on May 09, 2010, 02:17:26 AM

possible fix here

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/130137-cannot-rename-move-file-folder-vista-fix.html

I've never had this problem before, but when I create a new folder, it won't let me name it. It just simply calls it "new folder" and when I try to rename it, it just stays as "new folder". Where can I change this?

I've never had this problem before, but when I create a new folder, it won't let me name it. It just simply calls it "new folder" and when I try to rename it, it just stays as "new folder". Where can I change this?

I tried the Microsoft fix it but it gave me an error "file path APPDATA unavailable"?

I need to uninstall service pack 1, I tried going into windows update and doing it there but I was not able too. Is there another way I can uninstall it.. Quote from: Annalovely on May 07, 2010, 12:52:51 PM

I need to uninstall service pack 1, I tried going into windows update and doing it there but I was not able too. Is there another way I can uninstall it..

What problems are you having?  I'm wondering whether installing SP2, without first uninstalling SP1 and then reinstalling SP1, might be a solution to your problems but I can can not say for sure whether that would hold true.  But, if I were you, I think, if I uninstalled SP1, I would do so with the intention of reinstalling SP1 and then installing SP2. 

The sound on my computer keeps going out it stops then comes back on...

Have a PC and a laptop and on both this MORNING I got a warning from MS that I was using counterfit non-genuine W7 software!!!!
I bloody WELL paid for both OS's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone else who got this sick joke when W7 started up?? Up to yesterday no complaints from MS.... Did you buy the retail version or did it come with new computers?

If you bought the retail version phone MS, and if it came with new computers phone the manufacturer.  They can get it straightened out for you.What type of warning (how did you get it and exactly what did it say)?Normal upstart and before the flowerscreen came up with the usual W7 Welcome, the black screen stayed a bit too long and then the warning came up: Microsoft Message: the system discovered you are running counterfeit software. Please use genuine Microsoft Software....than 2 options: how to obtain genuine software and the other cancel, which I of course used after having TOLD Uncle Billy what I thought of him and his former COMPANY.....in PLAIN Dutch...hahahahahahaha...yesterday nothing was "wrong"...PC and Laptop checked for 3 days ago and no security breaches....so no hackers nor spyware....and the event happened during the start-up sequence with no Internet connection.

Bought the retail UK ENGLISH version(so not the norwegian one...), have the receipt...lol... Quote from: Peterwolfe on May 06, 2010, 09:42:40 AM

Normal upstart and before the flowerscreen came up with the usual W7 Welcome, the black screen stayed a bit too long and then the warning came up: Microsoft Message: the system discovered you are running counterfeit software. Please use genuine Microsoft Software....than 2 options: how to obtain genuine software and the other cancel, which I of course used after having told Uncle Billy what I thought of him and his former company.....in PLAIN Dutch...hahahahahahaha...yesterday nothing was "wrong"...PC and Laptop checked for 3 days ago and no security breaches....so no hackers nor spyware....and the event happened during the start-up sequence with no Internet connection.

Bought the retail UK english version(so not the norwegian one...), have the receipt...lol... ...DVD is a genuine MS disc with the same holographic stuff as other MS OS-discs, same "genuine stamps" on it too and the shop is one of Norway's most respected ones..(just to take away some arguments....but I feel pi...off...)

Quote from: Peterwolfe on May 06, 2010, 09:42:40 AM

Normal upstart and before the flowerscreen came up with the usual W7 Welcome, the black screen stayed a bit too long and then the warning came up: Microsoft Message: the system discovered you are running counterfeit software. Please use genuine Microsoft Software....than 2 options: how to obtain genuine software and the other cancel, which I of course used after having told Uncle Billy what I thought of him and his former company.....in PLAIN Dutch...hahahahahahaha...yesterday nothing was "wrong"...PC and Laptop checked for 3 days ago and no security breaches....so no hackers nor spyware....and the event happened during the start-up sequence with no Internet connection.

Bought the retail UK english version(so not the norwegian one...), have the receipt...lol... ...DVD is a genuine MS disc with the same holographic stuff as other MS OS-discs, same "genuine stamps" on it too and the shop is one of Norway's most respected ones..(just to take away some arguments....but I feel pi...off...)

Started the W7 for a second time and now the warning didnt appear??!!!!

i need to know how to set up my genuinesomeone show me how to ACTIVATION my genuine, it CAME with windows 7 Quote from: israel3609 on MAY 07, 2010, 09:44:41 PM

i need to know how to set up my genuine

I have 73 processes running is task manager. What ones are safe to end, and can you START it again if needed?
I believe they are slowing down my computer. I"m running vista. Thank's for any helpYou can disable any process you like. If you turn off one that your system needs (like explorer.exe) then just hold down the power button for 7 seconds (faster seconds) and your computer will shut down. Once you boot BACK up that process will start again. Experiment, you can't damage your computer by stopping processes. Quote

You can disable any process you like. If you turn off one that your system needs (like explorer.exe) then just hold down the power button for 7 seconds (faster seconds) and your computer will shut down. Once you boot back up that process will start again. Experiment, you can't damage your computer by stopping processes.

The above is rather dangerous advice.
Processes are better left alone, unless you're very computer savvy and you know exactly what you're doing.

Yes,I hope you can help me.I write papers for school and SAVE them in my folders.Windows WRITES that it cannot open my file.Could there be something wrong with the dll file? Quote from: mnppr on May 07, 2010, 10:41:44 PM

Yes,I hope you can help me.I write papers for school and save them in my folders.Windows writes that it cannot open my file.Could there be something wrong with the dll file?

Just not my DAY!I accidently delited RECYCLE BIN shortcut (or may-be WHOLE)from my Vista screen .I cant find this file in Run or anywere else.What should i do?How i can get it back to my screen?Right click Desktop > Personalize > Change desktop icons > Recycle Bin.thanks,you are my saver!No problem.

Hey anyone that is willing to help please do.

I have an acer 5640 desktop on a windows vista OS. yesterday my computer froze after being idle for about 10 minutes. I wasn't ACTUALLY using the computer at the time so i don't know when/how/why the computer froze. The mouse and keyboard were not responding so i POWERED off the computer using the power button. when i went to reboot the computer i got an error message saying that windows was shut down to prevent damage to the computer. I have tried and tried again to get the computer booted up and occasionally it will work but then freeze after maybe about 2 minutes tops (usually it only works for 30 seconds) I have tried to use the computer through safe mode and run chkdsk but the computer will not FUNCTION long enough for the all the files to be downloaded. I also tried using a repair disc and running that first by pressing F12 and the cd will load and  the files will be read but then the computer will freeze before i can actually use the disc. The common error messages i get are "windows did not load properly this could be due to hardware problems... would you like to run windows repair or start windows normally" (in this instance i selected the repair mode but the computer would freeze before anything could happen and all i saw was a black screen) i also get the BSOD and the code i get is stop:0x00000078 (that 8 might be a B i'm not sure) with numerous other codes after it. Occasionally when i try something new i can get the computer to load completely but it will eventually freeze again.

Sorry this is such a long post but please any advice would be great. I would prefer to not have to buy anything or replace the hard drive where all my files would be lost.

Thanks in advance for all your helpCheck your power brick. Could be falling over. If on battery when this has happend, try on full power. Could be battery with an intermittent problem.can you tell me what a power brick is? or explain in more detail what you're talking aboutOops, wrong forum post to wrong post.

Looked at that error code you listed and from what I read, it would be difficult to determine what the cause is.

Could be driver related or something you have installed recently or your Hard disk or even PSU. First things first, try a system restore at a user defined save point or last KNOWN good config. That is the usual process to follow first.

As for the following errors or any others, keep a notepad so you can list them. If you do need to get a new HD, it may still be possible to recover critical stuff that you have.Well I haven't installed anything in the recent past.

I have tried to get the computer to do a system restore but it would freeze before anything could happen. I also tried the last good configuration and got that to boot all the way to the desktop but after using the computer for a while and trying to use chkdsk, the computer froze. When I tried to do last good configuration again, the computer wouldn't load to completion.

During bootup my computer will stop just before the windows logo appears, so it seems like somethings PREVENTING windows from starting up. And sometimes I'll get a message saying that windows was purposely stopped from loading to prevent damage.

Can someone explain to me the DIFFERENCE between the Shell and SHELLEX and when to USE the ContextMenuHandlers ?

What is the difference between all these ?

[HKCR\Folder\Shell\]
[HKCR\Folder\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\]
[HKCR\Directory\Shell\]
[HKCR\Directory\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\]

I've had this problem for a few day now, tried all manner of things but no luck. When it started I was just using my computer normally, I had MSN, iTunes and Firefox running, when my computer just froze suddenly. After leaving it a few mins I eventually TURNED it off. When it restarted, it came up with the option to go to Windows Startup Repair which it said was recommended, so thats what I did. It eventually restarted, went to the login screen and when I typed in my password it loaded but the screen was just BLACK. I could see bits of the taskbar and my mouse cursor but that was all. I turned it off and back on again and from then on the same thing would happen, except the screen would be COMPLETELY black, none of the taskbar was visible, though the mouse cursor was still there. Now it wont even load the black screen though. I type in password, it comes up with "welcome" and then doesn't change. The mouse cursor is visible and shows the 'loading' icon, HOWEVER I cannot move it. I can't access task manager as I have read elsewhere with people having a SIMILIAR problem, and safe mode does not work. I can however access command prompt from the startup repair utility. I have run dskchk which did not find any errors and only once of the many times I have tried logging in did it come up with an error that said

"The file or directory \Windows\System32\en-US\imageres.dll.mui is corupt and unreadable.

Please run the Chkdsk utility."

However I have run Chkdsk since, which found no errors as mentioned, so I am officially out of ideas. The only option I haven't tried is to reinstall windows, however this would mean I would lose all the data on my laptop, which I would obviously rather not do since I dont have backups of most of it. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.Go to Start/Run and at the prompt type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter...
Have your XP CD handy as it will ask for it.
Let it COMPLETE...remove the CD and re-boot.Thanks for your reply, however I can't access the start menu as I can't get passed the welcome screen.. In addition, I don't have a windows CD as it was pre-installed on the laptop when I bought it.Will it boot to safemode ? ?
Repeatedly tap F8 when the machine is started and before you see the Windows splash screen...Before when I tried to start in safe mode, the login screen would come up however the screen would begin to flash between login sceen and a black screen (the screen flashes black but it is still on, as I have a crack in my screen so can tell when the backlight is on) and trying to type the password when this was happening didn't work.

I have just tied it again after you asked however, and this did not happen, it allowed me to enter my password, but it just went to a black screen... I can see and move the mouse cursor, but the screen is black. I have tried ctrl + alt + del/esc but neither are working, and right-clicking the mouse also does nothing... I would see if you can locate and borrow a Vista CD to do a Repair Install...
With a Repair Install if done corrrect all your data and apps are intact.

If you can't find one then i'm afraid you would need to hook up the drive as a slave on another working machine...retrieve your data and do a clean install of Vista.Well hopefully I can find another way, otherwise i'll have to try that. I take it I will need some kind of adapter to use my hard drive from my other laptop as a slave drive? Thanks for your help.                       


About 8 Bucks at any PC store...
Laptop 2.5" HDD to IDE connector. Allows you to connect that drive to any working desktop machine.What about connecting it to another laptop? As I don't have a desktop PC I can use. I saw on youtube a video where someone used the casing for an external harddrive (which I do have) and connecting it to that using the adapter you mentioned above. Is that what I will have to do as well I take it? Yes...if the external case is built for regular size HDD's...One more question, the latop that is broken is running windows Vista, however the one im using now is XP SP3, will that cause any problems or will it not matter?No.
It won't matter...XP will see the Vista data fine.

This is really stressing me out... the sound on my computer SOMETIMES stop responding I could be playing a song or movie and it just stops working all of a sudden. I even restore my computer and it still does it.Did this just start, lovely Anna, or did it always do this? If it just started, what is NEW since it last worked properly (new hw, sw, virus, error, new driver, etc)?I recently put the sims2 game back on my computer other than that it's just windows updates but this computer is always doing somthing in the backround...and i put safari on my computer also...Any ERRORS in Device Manager? Have you tried updating the sound driver?No I haven't updated the sound device.. would I have to buy a device or would I get the update off my computer's WEBSITE?I did an updated in device manager for the sound and it said it the sound device was already updated.Go to the website of your sound card MANUFACTURER and download and install the latest driver.

ARE THERE ANY ERRORS IN DEVICE MGR?No I haven't see any error...I have version 4.336.7.61 I found a 4.8.0 version online...

Hi, I recently moved from Xp to win 7 32bit home premium. Because I missed the move to vista first I found win7 a little daunting at first, but I now believe it is definately a move upwards from xp, and it flies on my newly built machine. 2 things I hate about 7 is the UAC which ive disabled, I READ it is better than vista, god that must have been awful. The SECOND thing I want some help with is how to make my user account which is supposed to have admin priveliges have full access to EVERYTHING on my computer. An example is if I want to view some pictures in irfanview it gives an error saying I dont have admin priveliges. To me that is a red rag to a bull, its my machine, I want it do do what I want and when I want it. I have looke at folder properties and security and it says that everyone has full access. Sorry but my question is: IS there a way to give my account full control over everything, in other words no security for anybody who uses this machine. Anybody using this machine does so with my consent and as such are fully trusted. Can I turn security off somehow?

Sorry I forgot to mention i installed take ownership

Many thanks in advance

You may now be seated
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itproperf/thread/1329e076-c6aa-44ee-8b32-29220b134f6d Quote from: licoriceallsorts on May 05, 2010, 11:39:56 PM

An example is if I want to view some pictures in irfanview it gives an error saying I dont have admin privileges.

I don't know how you've set up your computer and installed your software but I have IrfanView installed with Win 7 and I get no error message when I open it; I get no message at all.  So, your system seems to be working in an abnormal way.

Not really. I've run into ownership anomalies with Windows 7 that I've never seen on other OS's. It can happen for some reason. The subinacl tool will make sure all pertinent registry hives & keys have proper ownership registration.

I have been using outlook 2007 business contact manager on my computer and not my server without any problems for awhile now and have decided to upgrade. Before I upgraded I had exported all my contacts and saved them on my computer so I could import them back in once I have finished upgrading. I have run into some problems now that I have upgrade I have NOTICED that I must run business contact manager 2010 on a server I was wondering if there was any WAY around this like 2007? and I was wondering how hard it is to install it on the a server?

I was also wondering if anyone also knew if there was a add on which would allow me to have multiple contacts under one contact for ex. under the COMPANY Safeway I would like to use Safeway as the contact name and list the manager and assistant managers all under that contact. I would recommend that you switch to Mozilla Thunderbird. I did and it was so much better then Outlook and it was free and has many add ons available.The only problem with that would be we are CURRENTLY RUNNING our company email through outlook which is all setup on our server already with multiple users... I am not sure if thunderbird is capable of taking that over but I could be wrong...I would like to stay with outlook if it is possible

Hi -
I have VISTA Home Basic  32 bit.  I have Avast Anti Virus which runs all the time and keeps virus out of my computer (at least I have never had one that I know of).  I have SuperAntispyware listed as one of my programs.  As far as I know I have to RUN it to get rid of spyware.  Is there a way for it to run all the time so that spyware will be kept out of my computer as avast Antivirus does for virus?  I hope I have made clear what I want to do. 
Thanks for your time.   BobYes, but only the paid version can run resident. Although I have the paid version I do not KEEP it resdident - I only run it once a month (along with MalwareBytes) to scan. I keep my AV (Kaspersky) resident at all times. Keep an eye out for evilfantasy....sometimes he RAFFLES a lifetime key for the pro version.
He hasn't had one with a while though.Allan -
Thank you for your reply.  I  have the professional SuperAntispyware which I run about once a week.  I general get 100 plus tracking cookies.  I guess I am doing OK but I was just checking.   Thanks   BOB  You're welcome Bob. And I'm not saying you should not keep it resident, just that I don't feel the need to do so.

i have a hp compaq cq50-wm139 and my bios is f.02 and the update is f.52a when i try to update it from hp download site all it does is start and then freezes up.and stays that way untill i remove power source and restart and everything still the same. i told hp but they just keep tellimg to go to there web site and download there update which i told them i have tried a bunch of times but it just wont work, itried to flash it with a ubs in dos mode but this is what i get( initializing file load 100 %,current bios model name 360B,NEW bios model name D5AS,current bios version :f.02,new bios version : f.52,protection:the new rom file is not match this platform,error: the new image file is not support flash utility) and i no it the right update, here is info about lap,hp compacq cq50-wm139,BIOS Type: Wistron,BIOS ID: F.02,BIOS Vendor: Hewlett-Packard,BIOS Version: F.02,Chipset: Intel 2A40 rev 7,Motherboard Name: Hewlett-Packard,Motherboard Model: Compaq Presario Notebook PC CQ50,System Name: Wistron,System Model: Chassis Version,Base MANUFACTURER: Wistron ,Base Product: 360B, 
i was wonderen if some 1 out there might have any other way or ideals ,thanks in advance alotUnless you are experienced with computers I would advise you not to flash your BIOS I assume that's what your trying to do.You could do unrepairable damage. If you MUST flash the BIOS take it to a reputable engineer who knows what they are doing. I am an engineer and have had so many units in where customers have done what you are trying to do.
If you are just trying to update the software that should not be a problem. Download the zip files into a folder and open them find the install files on each and  CLICK them and follow the instructions. Just make sure you have the right download for your model




Good LuckAre you sure you got the right update? To me f.52a suggests a fith gen BIOS. Seriously agree with mrrigga, take to a repair shop. One bad flash can render your mobo inopperable

Few days ago i used a USB DRIVE and after that all my folders have turned into .exe files and not opening by double clicking although i can open them from run box and from address bar. When i double click on them to open i get message its not a valid Win32 application. Surprisingly all my C drive folders are opening properly. I posted this issue in the Computer viruses and spyware forum and on guidance from the specialist all the threats and viruses have been removed  and my system is clean now and all the folders of the root directory are back but folders from the sub-directory are still missing. I have been told to post the issue in this forum so please suggest what needs to be done. Thanks


[RECOVERING disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]               Legend, some folders or files with .exe does not mean it can run or be open by just clicking on it. Which means Windows cannot open or read such files. As you can see from the properties, the file does'nt seem to have or contain anything base on the size. I'm weary though with that year 2020... MORE INFORMATION PLZ.Hi,
    It seems your machine is been attacked by virus and virus has renamed most of the real folder (Containing Data) and has hide them.

To find your folders open My Computer:
1). Goto "Tools" and select "Folder Options"
2). Now select "Show all hidden files and folders" under the available list.
3). Click on "Apply" and then click on "OK".

This will show you all hidden folders, however you need to remove the virus. I would like to suggest you to download MalwareBytes from below link:

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

Install it and run to check and remove MALWARE from your computer...

**Please reply with the results.**
Thanks for the reply. Yes my system was infected by virus and virus has renamed most of the real folder (Containing Data) and has hide them and i have removed all the threats from my system by using various tools including MALWAREBYTE on the guidance of a specialist from virus removal forum.

However i am not able to view my folders back. The Show all hidden files and folders option is not working for hidden folders. Even a system RESTORE is not working. If i create a new folder i can hide and view it back through Show all hidden files and folders but it is not working on old folders.

I can view my hidden folders through external applications such as total commander but i dont know how to view them back on windows explorer without reinstalling windows 7.Have you solved the folders missing? Have you tried system restoration? You may have installed a new program that made it change some or most of your data. I have experienced some changes in my folders when i installed musicbox. And all my music files change to its type. But they still are usable. Or your antivirus may be out-of-date. Or your antivirus settings may be a conflict to your OS.

My computer came with a stock speed core i7 920. It also came with an Intel Extreme Tuning program which claims it can auto-clock my processor to a safe speed. The OPTION I am looking at specifically says: "Staying within manufacturer's limits".

 My question is: Will I notice a difference in performance when overclocking, and will it really be safe to overclock the processor? (I want this rig to last for at least five years, hopefully more...)Why the heck anyone would want to attempt overclocking 1 of the fastest CPU's on the market is beyond me...
That pretty much disqualifies me from this.Core i7 920 is only 2.66 GHZ. I don't know about you, but compared to the core i7-980X with 3.33 GHZ, that is pretty paltry in comparison. The reason I want to know about overclocking is because my system is running pretty cool, and I want the most performance while still having a long lifespan. Quote from: you878 on May 02, 2010, 06:22:03 PM

that is pretty paltry in comparison.

(I want this rig to last for at least five years, hopefully more...)

but compared to the core i7-980X with 3.33 GHZ, that is pretty paltry in comparison.

It also came with an Intel Extreme Tuning program which claims it can auto-clock my processor to a safe speed. The option I am looking at specifically says: "Staying within manufacturer's limits".

Will I notice a difference in performance when overclocking

and will it really be safe to overclock the processor?

Overclocking is a great way to <not> reach this goal.

Intel Extreme Tuning program which claims it can auto-clock my processor to a safe speed.

Hi. I downloaded a copy of FM2010 after having bought a boxed version. Thought I would try that INSTALL method over the DVD. This however was after I experianced problems with the patching system.

The thing is though, I ultimately decided to stick with the boxed ver. Since then though, the load time of Vista's SYS tray has increased from the GUI portion of the boot. Getting past the POST is not a problem but still slower after password logon. Has Steam corrupted SOMETHING at any level or what else could be the cause? Any ideas. ThanxYou can try running msconfig (start, run, msconfig, enter) Try disabling the steam items from start-up and services tab, and see if your log-on is then quicker.

A combination of disabling different options should help you discover which ones are causing it to slow downBlimey, did not know I posted this. Must have a had a few.

I determined that Steam had caused some lag (for want of a better term) so I did end the process. That helpled. Thing is that Messenger appeared to do the same. Updated that and it loads to the logon screen quicker.

However, something is still causing the systray to kind of half stall, then reignite and vroom vroom if you know what I mean. NEXT target was AVG. I disconnected my Hub and turned off WiFi function on reboot and no real tangible difference on the eye or clock. I'm thinking that something is resident that is looping commands or something, I have a Ram problem or Vista 64 is slow because it just happens to be slow on my lappy.

THANX for the reply BTW.DLoad install and run StartupCPL from Mike Lin...
It will give you a comprehensive list of all startup items and background apps...

Don't disable anything if you don't know what it is.
The app is low on resources and will add a Startup icon to Control Panel where it xan be launched from...Your steam is updating your game...

Downloaded game will already be mostly updated and just need patches.

Boxed Games will need way more updating.

Steam defaults to annoyingly automatic updating, if it's a huge update and you have a slow connection it will seem to freeze after logging in. You should disable steam from running at startup as this can be fustrating if doing other stuff or using the net as well.

Leave it running to update when no one else is using the net after a while it should display a percent progress bar, ensure it fully updates the game before attempting to play.

If you think the game is corrupted, right-click the game in steam, check and verify this game. It will re-download any corrupted files.

If you think steam is corrupted:
Exit Steam
Open a ‘Command Prompt’ (cmd.exe if you are using ‘Run…’ from the start menu)
Run: “c:\Program Files\Steam\bin\SteamService.exe” /repair
Note: Change “c:\Program Files” to wherever you have steam installed. For a 64 bit OS the default would be: “c:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\SteamService.exe” /repair
Start Steam

Note:
You can also simply delete most the files and it will redownload them all again.

Quote from: patio on May 05, 2010, 07:03:17 PM

DLoad install and run StartupCPL from Mike Lin...
It will give you a comprehensive list of all startup items and background apps...

Don't disable anything if you don't know what it is.
The app is low on resources and will add a Startup icon to Control Panel where it xan be launched from...

Your steam is updating your game...

Downloaded game will already be mostly updated and just need patches.

Boxed Games will need way more updating.

Steam defaults to annoyingly automatic updating, if it's a huge update and you have a slow connection it will seem to freeze after logging in. You should disable steam from running at startup as this can be fustrating if doing other stuff or using the net as well.

Leave it running to update when no one else is using the net after a while it should display a percent progress bar, ensure it fully updates the game before attempting to play.

If you think the game is corrupted, right-click the game in steam, check and verify this game. It will re-download any corrupted files.

If you think steam is corrupted:
Exit Steam
Open a ‘Command Prompt’ (cmd.exe if you are using ‘Run…’ from the start menu)
Run: “c:\Program Files\Steam\bin\SteamService.exe” /repair
Note: Change “c:\Program Files” to wherever you have steam installed. For a 64 bit OS the default would be: “c:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\SteamService.exe” /repair
Start Steam

Note:
You can also simply delete most the files and it will redownload them all again.

My current desktop is a Dell Vostro 200 running Windows Vista Home Basic SP2 32-bit, with an Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2160 1.80GHz, 2.99GB RAM, and a Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Family GRAPHICS card.

Should I UPGRADE to Windows 7? I ran the upgrade advisor, and it said I was good to go, but I still wanted to know if it's a good idea to go up to Windows 7, or stick with Vista, based on my computer's specifications. Personal choice...
Hard to say.Vista and 7 have pretty much the same system requirements, so your hardware won't make a difference. Windows 7 does run a bit faster especially on older hardware but yours is not old at all. Basically you have to decide whether or not it is worth it to pay to get 7 or not. Seven is only an improved Vista. That said, if you happy with Vista I would not recommend upgrading to 7, all you would gain is a new taskbar and a bit faster system. Quote from: Cityscape on May 04, 2010, 11:55:08 PM

all you would gain is a new taskbar and a bit faster system.

Vista with the bugs taken out.

That is pretty much what it is. I was a better tester and I like a few of the new features but a lot of the stuff BC mention may not be needed or wanted by the average Joe. I would say it's an improved Vista with bugs removed a some new features added.

PS: I loved the rotating Desktop wallpaper!

Yet you don't remember how to spell "beta"? The Windows 7 kernel has undergone significant changes, including major scalability improvements; the user interface has been revamped and the initial desktop experience is completely difference; the fundamental Windows applications have a different look and feel. Windows 7 is another version further on from Vista.

The kernel difference is only .1, Vista is 6.0 and Seven is 6.1.

If I install an OEM version of Vista I purchased, can the OEM PRODUCT Key that came with the machine be used for activation?

Thanks all.Seems like a loaded question...

If the OEM install DVD / CDs match... technically yes.

Which terms if any, of the EULA might be violated I can't say, and you could also end up with a Microsoft piracy alert.

Often machines that come with an OEM preinstall of an operating system offer replacement disks for a fraction of the cost. I would make enquiries with the PC manufacturer first, I've heard of restore disks being offered for as little as $5.

If you want to use the key from one machine to install the OEM OS and use on another machine would be a definite breach of the agreement. I'll be more specific. I'm talking about using a legally purchased System Builder OEM disc with a Manufacturer OEM(Dell, HP, etc.) product key.

Thanks.The key is what gives Ownership...you can use any CD to install no matter where it came from...Yes, that sounds right. It is the product key that is sure proof of ownership.
Let's review what happened here. Was it something like the following?

Number 1.  A user somehow acquired a used computer made by one of the major manufacturers. It has a product key on the back panel that indicates it had a Vista installation .

Number 2.  There was no installation DVD in the transaction of the computer to the new owner.

Number 3. the new owner buys a  copy of the DVD used to install the OS on this brand of computer. He uses the given product key and everything is okay.

WAIT! What did he say?
Purchased System Builder OEM disc.

Nor sure. You may have to call Microsoft.

Edit: Here is a link. http://oem.microsoft.com/
Search for 'System Builder'
Results vary by region.

 
Man, I really hate having to call somebody. 

The user/owner of the machine is someone I know who needs a fresh install, however, as Geek-9pm guessed, does not have the disc that came with the pre-owned machine. The System Builder copy is actually mine. To me, as long as I use their product key, not mine, and the versions are the same, then this is "morally" correct. It was just a matter of --technically can this be done. Microsoft has been far from simple, when it comes to product KEYS and the 47 versions of each Windows release.The phone call ...if needed at all should be no more than 2-3 minutes...
Go ahead with the install you may not even need it.....so it works, couldn't use online activation, had to use the automated phone system thingy. No big deal.

Right now i can only fit 40 MIN on a 120 min 4.7GB DVD-R. I want to be able to shrink the Flash videos saved on my computer and burn them to the disk. I want to be able to fit at least the 120 min and be able to run the DVD in my DVD player. Is this possible? How do I do it?
ps Im using windows vistaCan you play the 40 minutes of flash you can put on the DVD now in your DVD player?Actually, I haven't tried. I thought only 40 min was a waste of a disk, so I didn't do it. But now that you mention it, I should check it out. Thanx, I'll try it and see if it even works. Quote from: clueless1 on April 18, 2010, 04:43:44 PM

Right now i can only fit 40 min on a 120 min 4.7GB DVD-R. I want to be able to shrink the Flash videos saved on my computer and burn them to the disk. I want to be able to fit at least the 120 min and be able to run the DVD in my DVD player. Is this possible? How do I do it?
ps Im using windows vista

Hulu is just about ready to start charging a monthly fee for some of it's service.

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/AheadoftheCurve/techbytes-hulu-subscription-service/story?id=10457307

This gets me file sizes anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 the size of the original MPEG-2 file.

Blu-rays hold about 50GB of data...

This gets me file sizes anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 the size of the original MPEG-2 file.

I have Vista on my computer. When I am typing text it will suddenly jump to another section of the page and enter part of SOMETHING I have typed. It will even enter it in the same font that previous text in that area has used. How can I fix that?First step is to rule out malware. Run a full scan on your system with both your anti virus utility and MalwareBytes.Well to rule out the simple first...

If using a wireless mouse and/or keyboard, check the batteries. When the batteries run low, this causes the mouse pointer to act erratic and the keyboard to lose connection. It fails slowly on some however, so can be really annoying, jumpy and your questioning what's wrong at first.

If using a laptop ensure your palms are hovering the mouse touchpad while typing.  
I know it sounds stupid, but easy to do and overlook, lots of people do it. You could use FreezeTouch to prevent this:
http://code.google.com/p/touchfreeze/downloads/list

Now if it's not the simple things - are you using an USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Is it wired or wireless?

Are the drivers (Microsoft so helpfully picked with it's plug n pray feature) incompatible with the device?

Are you using sticky keys or keyboard shortcuts?

Rule out some of the basic, then you can freak out about malware like Allan suggests. Quote from: irted11 on April 29, 2010, 11:40:59 AM

I have Vista on my computer. When I am typing text it will suddenly jump to another section of the page and enter part of something I have typed. It will even enter it in the same font that previous text in that area has used. How can I fix that?

I have Vista on my computer. When I am typing text it will suddenly jump to another section of the page and enter part of something I have typed. It will even enter it in the same font that previous text in that area has used. How can I fix that?

How was it determined that this is a laptop ? ?

It hasn't been, yet.

Yes, the OP verified the problem but the answer jumped off the post.

Hi, im trying to view pictures (In windows photo gallery) i have taken from my memory card it lets me view the first few then the screen goes all weird with black and WHITE lines then the screen goes black and i have to reboot whole computer!! Its now coming up at the bottom Display driver not working properly and it was recovered? Its also happening when im trying to view a video file using MEDIA player.

the computers running on vista and the graphics card is a Radeon x800 gto i did think this was the problem but i have updated the drivers and still no luck!

PROCESSOR; Intel (R) Pentium (R)4 Cpu 3.40GHz
Ram - 2.00GB

Cdrive is 32.2GB and 11.4 GB is free

Any HELP WOULD be much appreicated!

thanksTried doing a system restore yet?yea tried that still no luckWhere did you update the drivers from ? ?
Have you tried the onboard video to see if it exhibits the same behaviour ? ?

This will tell you whether it's the card's fault or not...just with the windows update thing! Sorry im not very good with this sort of thing! On board video do you media player?

thanks

From security system (Norton360) logs, here's  just a sample:

4/29/2010 7:24 PM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Microsoft 6to4 Adapter #4 and is no longer being protected (IP address: 2002:182f:c54a::182f:c54a)."

4/29/2010 7:24 PM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) and is no longer being protected."

4/29/2010 7:24 PM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) and is no longer being protected (IP address: fe80::f151:d01e:3b0e:7723%10)."

4/29/2010 3:47 PM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Microsoft 6to4 Adapter #4 and is no longer being protected (IP address: 2002:182f:c54a::182f:c54a)."

4/29/2010 3:47 PM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) and is no longer being protected."

4/29/2010 3:47 PM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) and is no longer being protected (IP address: fe80::f151:d01e:3b0e:7723%10)."

4/29/2010 1:54 PM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Microsoft 6to4 Adapter #4 and is no longer being protected (IP address: 2002:182f:c54a::182f:c54a)."

4/29/2010 1:54 PM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) and is no longer being protected."

4/29/2010 1:54 PM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) and is no longer being protected (IP address: fe80::f151:d01e:3b0e:7723%10)."

4/29/2010 4:54 AM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Microsoft 6to4 Adapter #3 and is no longer being protected (IP address: 2002:182f:c54a::182f:c54a)."

4/29/2010 4:54 AM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) and is no longer being protected (IP address: fe80::f151:d01e:3b0e:7723%10)."

4/29/2010 4:54 AM,Info,"IP address has disappeared from adapter Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) and is no longer being protected."

4/29/2010 4:43 AM,Info,IP address has disappeared from adapter 6TO4 Adapter and is no longer being protected (IP address: 2002:182f:c54a::182f:c54a).

I've gotten 70 of these in the past 24 hours. 6TO4 chronically dead...the old fixes not working ANYMORE. Any info would be greatly APPRECIATED. Thanks!
I'd try a brand NEW nework card for 15 Bucks...Thanks.

How can I see why its saying that I'm using my computer,but I am not the administrator.?
   

"I" am the ONLY one using this 8 month old Windows 7 computer. Why its saying that I'm using my computer,but I am not the administrator?"
   

No, but what I am trying to convey is you need to enable the admin account.

the touch keys such as rewind, play, volume etc. rewind seems to be stuck MAKING it impossible to use the other keys. i am also unable to use ITUNES. when i shut the computer off and turn it BACK on it is STLL stuck.  help me pleaseYou MAY need a new keyboard.
Quote from: capsnb42 on April 28, 2010, 10:29:16 PM

the touch keys such as rewind, play, volume etc. rewind seems to be stuck

ok, so my laptop is broke, i cannot log in, i cleared all viruses and did full scan, it will not restor, i try but it dont work, i think my WINDOWS is corrupt, no idea what to do, now i found another running SYSTEM and have paid for it and am downloading it now, but im not sure how to install it onto my laptop, and still im not sure if this wwill fix my log in problems, any advice?
im running windows vista (at the moment)
my lap top is a compaq Presario C500
please ccan someone help me fix this PROBLEM, i dont mind loosing all my data but i really want to get my laptp back working
  What do you mean you are downloading another running system?

If you don't mind losing all data and have the original Vista disc just boot to it, format, and reinstall. Quote from: pinkado on April 07, 2010, 06:22:16 AM

ok, so my laptop is broke, i cannot log in,

I was cheap and bought HP with E-5300 Intel chip.Now ,becouse I want to do High definition video additing i think i need to apgrade to faster chip.How high can i go whith this on original motherboard and power supply?Can i install new I7 quad core chip ?Any  compatability issues will be?I need 3,0GHz or better,do I need Quad core or Dual core is enough?Budget and which MBoard this actually is would DETERMINE that...
iNtel socket 775 chips go from $350.00 down...depending on if the board supports them.How and were can i get this information.If i find out what matherboard i have how to find if that spicific chip will be compatable with it?Your current CPU is a socket 775...
Newegg for example shows 24 of them...
See Here...

You would still have to check the MBoard specs...What if to replace motherboard to new H55HC motherboard with i5 -661 chip.would that work?Would i need to replace something else with that exchange?Sure that would work...you could re-use all existing components.
Only ONE that comes to mind may be your power supply...how many watts is it rated at ?I don`t know.This is relatively new computor,about 6 month old.I will definetly LOOK a little later tonight.Thanks.You came up with the ideas...i'm just answering inqueries...My power supply is 300w,but i m going to install blu ray drive to burn blu ray dvd.Do you think new chip will INCREASE power consumption?may be not significant?What happens  if power supply will be over loaded?Will it burn?Or slow working?You'd be better off just buying a whole new computer. The cost of a new motherboard and cpu and psu and optical drive would probably be as much if not more than a new computer. Plus you have the added comfort of knowing that all of the parts are compatible and work properly. But, if you would like to build your own then we can help you out with that too.thanks a lot.A new machine with a 300W PSU ? ?

What's the model # of this PC ? ?My Shuttle has a 300w psu, but then it is a mini-pc

It`s Hp 6250 I think ,if i remember correctly.But it is 300W LiteOn.Isit too small?how much power consumption of Blu ray burner?I could not find that.Well,450W PSU is not expensive(20-40 bucks).If you are planning on running a Quad Core chip and a Bluray burner you should get at least 500w as it will give you some extra headroom. Also avoid cheap brand ones as they are not as RELIABLE or efficient.

List of good and bad PSU brands: http://www.10stripe.com/featured/psu/brand.php

Hi, I recently was checking my computer's reliability monitor and I noticed there was one windows failure listed... this was listed under 'Failure Detail' : 0x00000c2 (0x000000b, 0x873b4800,0x00020004, 0x873b4818)  I don't know what this means, and as I wasn't around at the time I don't know if I got a Blue Screen Of Death or not. It also says the OS stopped working. Three times that day the computer did not shut down properly... This was on the 19th, by the way.

I am running Windows Vista Home Premium,32 bit,  service pack 1, 1917MB Ram, Intel Premium DUAL CPU E2180 2.00GHz

I've attached a JPG to show you the screen I am describing.. (don't worry about the application failures- all the same program, recently removed..., and the install failures are all one particular  windows update)  So, I was wondering what this was. It isn't a problem at the moment, but I just need to put my mind at ease in case it was something serious.

Thanks in advance. 

emilyelysian

[recovering disk space - old ATTACHMENT deleted by admin]If it was one incident, move on...Here is a little snippet I found on the Interwebz... (sorry for the length)

Stop 0xC2 or BAD_POOL_CALLER 
The Stop 0xC2 message indicates that a kernel-mode process or driver incorrectly attempted to perform memory operations in the following ways: 
• By allocating a memory pool size of zero bytes. 
• By allocating a memory pool that does not exist. 
• By attempting to free a memory pool that is already free. 
• By allocating or freeing a memory pool at an IRQL that was too high.  This Stop message is typically due to a faulty driver or software. 
Possible Resolutions: 
• A Stop 0xC2 messages might occur after installing a faulty device driver, system service, or firmware. If a Stop message lists a driver by name, disable, remove, or roll back the driver to correct the problem. If disabling or removing drivers resolves the issues, contact the manufacturer about a possible update. Using updated software is especially important for multimedia applications, antivirus scanners, DVD playback, and CD mastering tools.   
• A Stop 0xC2 messages might also be due to failing or defective hardware. If a Stop message points to a category of devices (such as disk controllers, for example), try removing or replacing the hardware to determine if it is causing the problem.   
• If you encounter a Stop 0xC2 message while upgrading to Windows XP, the problem might be due to an INCOMPATIBLE driver, system service, VIRUS scanner, or BACKUP. To avoid problems while upgrading, simplify your hardware configuration and remove all third-party device drivers and system services (including virus scanners) prior to running setup. After you have successfully installed Windows XP, contact the hardware manufacturer to obtain compatible updates. 
She hasn't returned and the Topic is over a month old...

I'm having all sorts of miscellaneous problems with my toshiba laptop (satellite a305), and I can't put my finger on the source. I've solved some of the problems, of which I don't now whether some were COINCIDENCES or part of the same whole. For example, I have a C: drive and a D: drive. My C: drive had a massive amount of occupied space that I knew I wasn't using. I traced the problem to a Vuze file on the C: drive that had 40GB+ of, absolutely nothing basically. Add to that the FACT that I set my Vuze downloads to drive D: (I uninstalled, erased this, and re-installed). To a lesser degree this had happened to me with this program, but it all coincides with some problems I haven't solved yet.

The latters are varied. The most symptomatic problem I'm having is with winamp. It opens usually after several tries. Sometimes it crashes and I'm NOTIFIED, sometimes it just doesn't open. When the second happens, it's the most troubling. On the task manager, the program doesn't run on applications, but it continues to run on processes (using from 50%, to 100% of the CPU. Certainly 100% if I try to open it more than once). The program also crashes frequently after it's open. I had to look into it to find out this was the reason my computer continued to crash so many times.

Other than that the computer is slow in general. The explorer freezing, etc. (and consider I haven't been running that many things lately, like games, or DVD's, and the few times I've done it it can get very, very slow, eventually crashing). The one thing I've noticed is that the RAM, on the task manager, shows to be using 1.30GB, give or take, without anything running. I have 3GB of RAM. I don't know if that's what Windows Vista uses commonly, but it just doesn't sound right.

Help. PLEASE.

*I forgot to add that the computer is heating up a Lot (heating up meaning to the point that it shuts off). I have a stand fan next to the laptop, at full speed. I don't know if it's hot in my room. But this didn't happen so often.To me, this seems like a RAM/Cooling problem? Try running a RAM test by using Windows Memory Diagnostics (after the Toshiba screen, but before Windows starts booting) hit F8, Esc, TAB, enter. You should see the tool on a blue screen running. Let me know if it finds errors. Let it run for a couple of passes on Extended mode. Use F10 to change these options.How many old topics are you going to revive ? ?

Hi
 I want to start accessing my home computer from my laptop. Does anyone know what the best software out there is and what  the security risks are with using this kind of software? Thanks for any help.
Before we could even begin to make a recommendation we will NEED more information.I don't know what the "best" one is, but LogMeIn is good.  I like Crossloop. 

Alan <><  Quote from: SOYBEAN on April 22, 2010, 10:00:51 AM

I don't know what the "best" one is, but LogMeIn is good.