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Ok...
can't even login to chat board on here......
when i TRY to login to aol via WEBMAIL......the username and password are blanck
I can't RESPOND to email on Facebook...and the send and back buttons are inactive
when i try chat rooms on YAHOO...I get in but I am the only one in room...it is blank
I downloaded aol 9.1 last night, (to try and get my mail that way) and now I keep getting some blank pop up screen in the upper left corner....
I checked Java to see if it was enabled and says yes....I even download the update....

this all happened after somehow in trying to unistall kapersky internet protection software, and my computer was suddenly out of almost all memory........i unstalled a ton of files, pictures ect...and reformatted the hard drive.....

Please help!
We still have no idea about what machine or what OS or what happened prior to this to go on...it is a toshiba satellite.....running vista with ie 7.....

prior to the issues I stated...nothing was wrong....this happend all after trying to uninstall Kapersky internet protection....and reforamtting hard driveWhat internet security features (Antivirus, antisyware, pop-up blocker etc.) do you have installed now?I think (but I'm not positive) that this could be a Java issue.  The chat board here uses Ajax (asynchronous JavaScript and XML) and I believe the other issues you are experiencing are also related to Ajax and/or Java.

Try this javatester web page and let US know what you get.

CD's won't play.
I pop in a music CD and it won't play.   I'm RUNNING VISTA. 
The program is Windows Media Play.
I've GONE to the Control Panel and clicked all the NECESSARY points to
    play the media automatically.  Beyond all this, I need help please. Do you have Windows sounds?
Do you have SOUND on the Internet?

As for CDs, try VLC Player: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Geoffrey, you seem to be having the exact same problem that 'm having.  the screen just stays blank right?  no users screen or desktop, neither show up.  if you fix this problem, please post EXACTLY what you did here (or in my post).
the only new thing that i can recall now is there were updates being installed for xp when i shut it down in the last few days.  but that wouldn't cause this all of a sudden, eh?

hmm, I can't type the letters Help in. They don't show up at the cursor. Is that why its called a "cursor"? ...

It can go into safemode but if I try to load normally it stops right before the User window and the screen is black.
AC is plugged in and battery is charged.

;D ;)Hi everyone i have noticed loads of people on this site have been posting comments on how to get rid of blank screen well i know how to fix and i have signed up on this site specially for people with blank screen and wondering how to get rid .

1. The monitor is turned OFF or the cables are disconnected. This could happen at any time during the lifecycle of the computer. Or maybe the system has gone into power conserving mode. Perform the following checks:

a. Power cycle the monitor (turn OFF and then ON) and wait for a minute or two to see if screen lights up.
b. Wiggle the mouse or press ENTER on the keyboard and watch the display screen.
c. Check the power supply to the monitor and the cables connecting the monitor to the computer.
d. Check that there is a connection between the keyboard and the computer. If the keyboard is not connected or if it has just been hosed, or if the computer restart has not initialized the keyboard before it stopped and gave you the blank screen, then your none of the keys work!
e. After the above checks, restart the computer and see if it is okay.



2. A component in the computer (such as a graphics card) may have overheated. In older computers, the fans were very powerful (remember the loud computers of yesteryears?). Now the manufacturers assume that computers sit in air-conditioned comfort all day. So they have reduced the power of these fans that are used to cool the hardware. Follow these procedures to see if that is the problem.

a. Shut down your computer and monitor.
b. Turn on the air-conditioning and install an additional fan in the room if possible
c. After a pause of 15 – 30 minutes, restart the monitor and then the computer.
d. If it was a problem of overheating, the computer screen should now show the system booting normally.

3. If you have just installed the computer and nothing seems to work, it could a bad monitor or a low power supply.

a. Check if the monitor light is green, orange, yellow or red. Get the manual for the monitor to find out what these colors mean.
b. Swap the monitor with another if you have an extra one at home.
c. Insert a music CD into its drive and check if you can hear audio. This will only happen if the CD is set to Auto Run. If you can hear audio, it means the computer is running ok.
d. Find a different power supply outlet (or power strip) for the monitor and computer and try to reboot the computer again.
e. If the LCD screen on the monitor is dead, then it’s impossible to see if the computer is booting up or to what point it has booted up.
f. Replace your monitor if it’s defective or continue to Step 4 if you still have problems.

4. Recent Hardware Changes. Corrupt drivers for any recently installed hardware can crash the system. To get rid of the corrupted drivers, do the following:

a. Uninstall all recently added hardware.
b. Try to restore the system to a previous restore point
c. Reboot the system and return to a previous stable configuration if possible
d. Remove all external peripherals (PRINTER, cameras, scanners, etc) and connections until the computer returns to normal.



5. Bad video/graphics card. At this point, if your computer is still under warranty, its time to call for help. If not, you can get a computer geek to come to your house (it is cheaper to take your computer to their store) or try to fix the problem yourself.

a. Is AGP/PCI video card compatible with your operating system? If you are experienced with opening up the chassis and resetting cards, reseat the video card, and try again.
b. Check the pins on the cable connectors and see that they are not bent or broken.
c. NEVER attempt to open the monitor. Turn on the monitor and try to reboot the computer again. If this doesn’t work, go to Step 6.

6. BIOS – the Binary Operating System may be corrupted – Use of Safe Mode to boot system.

a. Try starting the computer in the safe mode. Restart the computer and see the point to which it boots up before you get the blank screen.
b. Press F8 as the computer starts to boot. (For HP and Compaq computers with VISTA, use F10, For HP Pavilions with XP or earlier version of OS, use F1). Use the arrow keys to select the safe mode and press Enter. Remember that NUM LOCK should be OFF for the arrow keys to function.
c. If Windows launches before you can choose the safe mode, restart computer and go to step a.
d. You can choose “Safe mode with command prompt” option if you know how to use MS-DOS
e. You can choose “Last known good configuration” to go back to the last known safe shutdown state.
f. If you have added any drivers or corrupted any files the last time you used the computer, the safe mode will help you get back to the state before the changes, when the computer was running smoothly.

7. BIOS – the booting software may be corrupted – Use of Recovery Console to boot system

a. If the recovery console is already installed on the system, one of the options you see while the system is initially booting up will be “Microsoft Windows Recovery Console”. If it’s not already on the system, it can ALSO be accessed through the network during “command prompt with network” option in safe mode.
b. Recovery console can also be installed at the time of need from the CD-ROM. Go to the following link for additional info : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301645
c. Recovery console helps to Enable or disable services. If Windows informs us during boot up that a file is corrupted or missing, then we can use the Recovery console to copy files from a CD to the computer to repair the corrupted or missing information.
d. You can also recover the system by reconfiguring a service that may be preventing your computer from starting correctly. (FIXMBR, FIXBOOT, etc)
e. For a list of Recovery Console commands, search : http://www.microsoft.com/

8. Corrupted Operating System. – Try an upgrade of the current Operating System.

a. Before you re-install the operating system, check out http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312369/
b. Try to upgrade the current operating system by inserting the CD-ROM and choosing “Upgrade” in the “Installation Type” box and then click next
c. Continue as detailed in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341/EN-US/ to complete the upgrade.
d. If there were patches or updates to the previous version of the OS that fixed booting problems or missing files, then the computer should be fixed and good to go. If not, repeat with step e
e. Alternately, to re-install the OS, when the message “Press any key to boot from CD” appears, tap the spacebar.
f. Press ENTER to setup XP on the computer (fresh start- all setting go back to default)
g. On the LICENSE screen, press F8 to agree to the license agreement.
h. Select your current installation and press R to repair the installation.

9. Hard Disk Crash. This is one of the major reasons for black screens. A new computer will run reasonably well for about 2 – 3 years. After that, we’d better take precautions to manage our information in case of a disk crash. Backups are handy in case we need to re-install or replace a hard disk. To check if it’s the hard disk, do the following:

a. Turn the computer on and listen to see if the fan is running.
b. After doing all the checks above to see if the peripherals (especially the monitor) are in good working condition, restart the computer again

10. Motherboard Problems.

a. Open the chassis. Turn the computer on and verify that the CPU fan and the power supply and the fan are running. If not, make sure that the connections are tight and replace the power supply.
b. Shutdown the computer and let it cool down. Unplug all cables from power sources.
c. Closely examine the mother board and see that it is NOT in contact with the computer case.
d. Removed and re-install your DRAM
e. Remove the CPU and re-install it.
f. Reset your BIOS to the default configuration following the motherboard’s manual instructions.
g. Make sure that you have replaced every item that you had removed from the chassis, close it and try to start it up
h.

If none of the above works its either the power supply thats burnt out which it probely wont be whcih i found out ages ago .


I AM SORRY TO SAY EVERYONE IF THE ABOVE DOESNT WORK ITS TIME TO GET A NEW CPU=CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT.
becouse thats the only thing left you have burnt the cpu out.
you will need to buy a new one but when you get a new one i would reccomend you to get more fans for inside your case to keep the cpu cool incase this happens again.
You can get cheap cpu off amzon,EBAY,pcworld,ewoc.com.
Hope this solves the problem everyone and have a nice day

Copying and Pasting? I'm afraid that's not the way to go.
http://www.geekswhoknow.com/articles/reasons_you_get_a_blank_screen.htm

It would have been better to post that link and get rid of your last paragraph.

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I AM SORRY TO SAY EVERYONE IF THE ABOVE DOESNT WORK ITS TIME TO GET A NEW CPU=CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT.

Yes, I do have Comcast TV Cable. Phone service isn't available in my area.
DFI remember some similar cases from people using Outlook EXPRESS. When they forwarded an email with pictures included, the pictures were not showing in recipient's mail. I don't RECALL any solution, but the workaround only: pictures had to saved to sender's drive, and then re-attached.That's the conclusion I have come to but that's a pain.  Trying to get Comcast to return my call. If I find out anything I will post it. Tnx. DF Quote

Trying to get Comcast to return my call

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Trying to get Comcast to return my call

What do you mean? Every time I call, there is always live person there.

Hi. Can you tell me how I get rid of this annoying error message that APPEARS everytime I sign into live messenger after booting up. If it helps I downloaded internet explorer 8 beta recently then uninstalled it a few days ago after I started getting the blue screen of death. Since reverting back to IE7 I get that error message everytime I log into messenger after start up and don't get the small web window that usually appears when you start messenger.

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I downloaded internet explorer 8 beta

Hi everyone.

Let me first say I am not technical.

I am a single mom if a toddler. (with a deadbeat ex-husband)  I use Ebay as my way of supporting my self and little girl. Anyway, while I am out & about I FIND things that I think would be good sellers. The problem is I can not check until I get home to my PC. If the item seems to sell often on Ebay, I have to double back to go and buy it. (GAS & TIME WASTER!!)  I would love to get a laptop.

My issue: I DO NOT want/need a laptop for games or music or even movies. I just need something with a decent size screen (over 14"-15" prefered) which is able to get quick internet access while I am out on the road searching for goodies to sell. (WITHOUT spending a big paycheck that I do not have)

Best Buy, Circuit City, Amazon.com etc. all have nice laptops but they do way more than I need. I am terrified of 'Refurbished' great Ebay deals. (But I am Tempted!!!) I do not know much about 'GIGS', 'Ram' & 'Ram' and all that other IMPORTANT stuff either.

I would think the prices have to be high because of what is inside the machine. Can ANYONE out there explain a way or a place that I can get a Laptop for little money which only needs to have the internet access installed on it. (Does this even exist?)      Also, what do you think about refurbs or even excellent used condition on Ebay?? Is there any specific hidden THINGS i must look with these AUCTIONS  or anything to avoid?


MANY THANKS GUYS!!
I can help you with choosing a laptop, but I have a quick question.

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I just need something with a decent size screen (over 14"-15" prefered) which is able....

Also, I was reading Ebay auctions and one looked nice. It had a 'Docking Station". What is that and do I need one?

So many laptops on Ebay state the battery is not guaranteed to hold a charge. What is that about? Are they very costly??

The only things I see that looks kinda wonky is the proxy section and the auto configure entry. What's up with the strange GARBAGE chars? Oh, also check out the winsock entry. "O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll" Hmm...

*edit* nwprovau.dll seems to be related to netware. Don't know if they use netware or not, but my guess is not. Still kinda suspicious of the garbage chars.

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2

Scan saved at 7:28:32 AM, on 11/2/2008

Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)

MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16735)

Boot mode: Normal



Running processes:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe

C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\jusched.exe

C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe

C:\Program Files\HP\HP UT\bin\hppusg.exe

C:\Program Files\HP\Dfawep\bin\hpbdfawep.exe

C:\WINDOWS\BCMSMMSG.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe

C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\SpywareTerminatorShield.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe

C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\sp_rsser.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe

F:\PStart.exe

C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\setup\avast.setup

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe

F:\Apps\Portable\Geek Tools\Anti-Malaware\Hijack This\HiJackThis.exe



R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.yahoo.com

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search PAGE = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.yahoo.com

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/defaults/su/*http://www.yahoo.com

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,First Home Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54843

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Windows Internet Explorer provided by Yahoo!

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,AutoConfigURL = f

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = �

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = ��8�|��|��|

O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll

O3 - Toolbar: (no NAME) - {0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC} - (no file)

O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {0BF43445-2F28-4351-9252-17FE6E806AA0} - (no file)

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDSentry] C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\jusched.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliPoint] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [tracker] C:\Program Files\MySoftware\MyInvoices\tracker.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPUsageTracking] C:\Program Files\HP\HP UT\bin\hppusg.exe "C:\Program Files\HP\HP UT\"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpbdfawep] C:\Program Files\HP\Dfawep\bin\hpbdfawep.exe 1

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCMSMMSG] BCMSMMSG.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpywareTerminator] "C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\SpywareTerminatorShield.exe"

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MoneyAgent] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyexpr.exe"

O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\RunOnce: [LabelMaker2.0] REGSVR32 C:\Program Files\Common Files\MySoftware\regdll.dll /s (User 'SYSTEM')

O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [LabelMaker2.0] regsvr32 C:\Program Files\Common Files\MySoftware\regdll.dll /s (User 'Default user')

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll

O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe

O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll

O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/en-us/4,0,0,84/mcinsctl.cab

O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcgdmgr/en-us/1,0,0,21/mcgdmgr.cab

O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe

O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe

O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe

O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe

O23 - Service: Kodak Camera CONNECTION Software (KodakCCS) - Eastman Kodak Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe

O23 - Service: MSCSPTISRV - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\MSCSPTISRV.exe

O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe

O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe

O23 - Service: PACSPTISVR - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\PACSPTISVR.exe

O23 - Service: Spyware Terminator Realtime Shield Service (sp_rssrv) - Crawler.com - C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\sp_rsser.exe



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End of file - 7067 bytes

I can't ABLE to open 'gpedit.msc' , 'disk dergramenter'.....
I am facing few couple problems with my PC with XP SP2 operating system.


1.
I can't able to open

Group policy editor and disk defragmenter

Whenever I try to open above mentioned UTILITIES, I am getting an error message that "access denied"

2.
System restore utility can't able to restore the system to an earlier date.Showing an error message that "Restoration

Incomplete" . And I have tried many restoration points.

3.
Internet Explorer closes down suddenly informing that "internet explorer caused an error and needs to be closed"

4.
After 3rd issue started , I can't able to download streaming video well with the real player. Real player closes down

suddenly informing "real player caused an error and needs to be closed"

I am facing these issues from one week .

I have not made any changes ( H.W or S.W ) to my PC in this week.


Additional Information :

OS : xp sp2 ( 5.1.2600)

Domain : Not in a domain

Account : I am the Administrator of the PC

Troubleshooting done by me :

1. Tried system restoration , but not succeded
2.Imported registry keys which I have backed up using "Ccleaner" software.But no result.
3.Updated Norton 360 Internet security and scanned the system but , it didn't find any malware.
4.And didn't found the

"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MMC "

in registry editor.



Thank you for your time and patience in reading this lengthy issue.Download HijackThis:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
Click on Download HijackThis Installer
Post HijackTHis log.I am sending the log.

[Saving space - attachment deleted by admin]Nothing dangerous there.

Go Start>Run ("Start Search" in Vista), type in:
sfc /scannow
Click OK (hit Enter in Vista).
Have Windows CD/DVD handy.
If System File Checker (sfc) will find any errors, it'll ask you for the CD.
If sfc won't find any errors in Windows XP, it'll simply quit, WITHOUT any message.
In Vista you will receive the following message: "Windows resource PROTECTION did not find any integrity violations".
Thank you for your QUICK reply.

I will check with the sfc utility and will get back to you with the result.

If you don't mind, can you tell me how to check the log file to verify whether my system is in good condition or not?XP doesn't produce sfc log file.Sorry, I am talking about Hijack this log fileAs I said, nothing strange in your HJT log.ok

Quote from: Broni on November 02, 2008, 12:39:37 PM

It's clean.
Try my previous advice about "sfc".

I am sure it is OK.Try Vista CD in ANOTHER computer (see, if you can boot with it).
Run memtest.Yes, I can.
We have a total of three desktops at home with Vista installed. The PROBLEM unit belongs to my son. His brother has the identical Dell desktop unit here sharing the same desk. It is via this unit I am comunicating now with you.
I can try any method to try to fix it as you direct me to.Did you disable Integrated NIC boot in BIOS?
Did you run memtest?
Also, there are some hits on Google about "The amount of system memory has changed" error: http://www.google.com/search?q=The+amount+of+system+memory+has+changed&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-aRun memtest? Please explain how etc.Are you reading my replies?
READ #14OK, got it thanks. It looks like I will have to do this tomorrow morning so I will do so and try to link up again with you tomorrow. Thanks for all your help.No problem. You're welcome Um... I have heard of several cases where people are unable to install WINDOWS Vista from their disk because the disk drive in their PC is not a dvd reader. Is the disk drive in your pc a DVD reader?

About "Hard Disk Drive (Not installed)"...
Quote from: 42n8 on November 02, 2008, 05:15:07 PM

Here is what it shows in Boot Sequence:

(checked) 1. IDE CD-ROM device
                2.  Hard Disk Drive (not installed)
                3. Integrated NIC
                4. Floppy device (not installed)
 

because the disk drive in their PC is not a dvd reader.

What can I do to make my computer better for games and such?

Would 32bit-64bit make it faster? If I cant do that; would getting 4G help ?

Dell XPS 420

Windows Vista HOME Premium (32bit)
Intel Core 2duo CPU E6850 3.00GHz
NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT
3G Ram
283 Hard drive What are you struggling with at the minute?
That's a pretty good computer and there's not really anything it wouldn't be able to handle IMO - it's only a little less than my computer, and this handles everything I throw at it with ease.
Also, you might struggle upgrading a Dell . . . sometimes they have proprietary parts, such as cases, motherboards and PSUs, to make it difficult to upgrade. Quote from: Calum on November 02, 2008, 10:58:30 AM

What are you struggling with at the minute?
That's a pretty good computer and there's not really anything it wouldn't be able to handle IMO - it's only a little less than my computer, and this handles everything I throw at it with ease.
Also, you might struggle upgrading a Dell . . . sometimes they have proprietary parts, such as cases, motherboards and PSUs, to make it difficult to upgrade.

How do I eliminate the "do you want to CREATE a shortcut to desktop"  YES or no box that appears after clicking "create desktop shortcut" with a right mouse click?
If I didn't want to create the shortcut I wouldn't have selected it in the first place.  Create Desktop Shortcut? Where is this? (or is this Vista?)This is using XP.   You know like when you are on any web page and you want to put a shortcut to that page on the desktop you right click and get the menu.  You select "create shortcut".  But then I get this box I don't want that says "Do you want this shortcut PLACED on the desktop."  How do I eliminate this additional message/question?   Thanks!Ah, you mean in Internet Explorer.

Google didn't help much, and I'm not a regular IE user, so I am afraid I can't be much help here. (HOPEFULLY someone will be along shortly with a definite answer, but I don't think it can be removed)

Does this really bug you? Try doing it a different way...

Click and hold the link you want to save, and drag it onto an open space on the desktop. This should create a shortcut straight away.Unless it's the current page you want to link to, in which case you can drag the Tab to the Desktop.

I was just wondering if anyone knows what the most common windows installs are today?
What PERCENTAGE are XP 64 bit, XP 32 bit, Vista 32, Vista 64, server 03 and 08, etc.

Well, the statistics are at the below link.Remember if the option was still
there Vista would be way behind.You BUY a NEW computer and you get
Vista.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Vista-the-Second-Most-Used-OS-Worldwide-Ahead-of-Tiger-and-Linux-61621.shtmlIf you are talking Worldwide here would be my GUESSES:
Win98
WinNT
WinXP

In that ORDER.

Did you TRY SAFE MODE?
What AV do you USE?

I have been having a problem with my Gateway T-1616 laptop. I have Vista as my OS. My COMP crashes and the screen gets all messed up looking. I have a picture I took from one time it happened.

here is the pic.


It happened while on the Gateway screen screen before the vista startup that time but it doesn't only occur on startup. It will happen anytime including in safe mode. I have no clue what is causing this problem and would appreciate if anyone could help me find out what is causing the problem and how to fix it.Any hardware changes lately?
What video card?The only change is I upgraded my ram from 1GB to 2gb but I was already having the problem before that.
It has a ATI Radeon X1270  video cardTry hooking up an external monitor on it and see if it does the same thing.
If it does re-install the MBoard and video drivers from the Driver CD that shipped with the laptop.
Has this machine been dropped recently ? ?

If the video chip is going bad it can only be fixed at the shop...sorry.actually it now has took a turn for the worse and WONT even turn on so i am sending it BACK to gateway to hopefully get it fixed. I had already SENT it there for the same problem but they never fixed it. all they did was reformat the hard drive.Best of Luck to you...

My Vista 64bits made my external drive readable only, but not writable. When I need to edit a file I have to make it writable before editing it. The PROBLEM is that I have thousands of files and it will take me too LONG to make those files writable one by one. Is there any easy way to make all files and folders of my external drive writable?

My external drive is 250GBs
Segate, FreeAgent

My computer is:
WINDOWS Vista Home PREMIUM with Service Pack 1
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+
SMBios 2.5Take ownership of folders: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13157

Got a new Compaq notebook with Windows Vista about four months ago....nothing but problems with  Windows mail which seems to be CORRUPTING all other default mail boxes that I attempt to set.

Can I uninstall Windows Mail and still SEND and recieve email with on a default of my choice?  You can't uninstall Windows Mail, but you can always use another mail program. I recommend Thunderbird.Thanks BRONI, but I've already tried it... back in day one when I first turned the computer on.  Frankly I've not heard of anyone having problems with Thunderbird, but it sure didn't perform properly for me, as likewise all others that I've tried. I therefore maintain that Windows Mail is the culprit because it seems to have a constant host of problems all of it's own.

I THINK I'll get rid of the whole clatter and get an Apple system.   It'd be obviously HELPFUL, if you can be more specific what actual problems are, especially with TB, because I'm not familiar with Windows Mail.Thunderbird is probably one of the easiest e-mail apps to set up and use...can you be more specific on what your issues were ? ?

Is there any way of READING these FLOPPIES under XP or Vista?  I do not have access to a 95 system.  I have checked the FAQs but I MAY have missed the answer.

RogerI'm afraid, that without an access to WIN 95/98 machine, it's impossible.

Hello guys, how you all,

I would like to know somenthing, in order to remove WIN vista and put XP, do i really need to create a boot disk or is there another way?

tksYou can format the HARD drive and then install XP.

Here is a GOOD guide:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Just remember than this will remove everything currently on the hard drive.

A friend gave me his tower to try and FIX and hopefully someone here can help me. I have not attached my monitor yet, but he plugged it in and pressed the power button on. It begins to power up and then shuts right back off. Anyone have any ideas on what could be CAUSING this and how to fix it. I would like some idea if there are any "F" buttons I need to press as soon as I push the power button on or any other suggestions you may have. This computer is only a few months OLD and is using Vista. THANKS in advance for your help.Most times this is because the CPU is overheating and it's shutting down to prevent frying itself...
Carefully remove a side panel and power up and see if all fans are operating normally and we'll go from there.
You don't want to do this too many times.

Well I'm glad you called that out because it's a false alarm lol.

It let me get to my desktop once but I went to shutdown my computer and it installed those updates again and tried to restart itself.  Now I've got the same exact problem as before but with a BIGGER taste of defeat.  OK. What exactly did you do after booting with Recovery Disc.
Please, re-read my reply #2 for options.I put in the disc and selected windows and my english KEYBOARD.  Then I clicked "repair your computer".  It recognized the vista on my hard drive and I clicked next.  I was never given the screen with all of the TOOLS, it just scanned and then asked me if I wanted to preform a system restore so I clicked ok. It did all of its work and then I could get onto my desktop.  I was prompted to restart from my desktop and when I did it re-installed/tried to configure this update.Are you saying, that you didn't get this:

and then this:

??I got that first picture with the vista/partition thing but when I clicked next it just starts to do a restore.After it finishes that it says click finish to restart now.  If the repairs were successful it will start normally.  Did it in another post for less quote-modify confusion.Are you getting any date selection with System Restore?Not at all.  It lets me click finish and when it restarts windows seems to work perfectly fine.  It's once that windows update installs on shutdown that the problem starts again.  You see what I mean right?Right now I'm on the computer in question and right next to this windows theres a microsoft windows message saying I must restart to apply these changes: restart now or restart later.  I'm just going to let it sit on my desktop.While in Windows, try System Restore again, and select different date.Alright I did it from the 4th and everything seems to be as it wsa before this update of doom (as I so affectionately refer to it now)
Is this going to stop it from trying to update it again or will it occur in as many days as I just set it back?
Disregard the lack of a restart prompt if you managed to read that, it popped up right after I hit save.I can go into the available updates menu and unselect the update but I'm not sure if that would solve the problem or cause me more harm later.First of all, set new restore point.
Secondly, try to restart, and see, if everything is OK (if something happens, now you know what to do, you have Recovery Disc, and new Restore Point).
Thirdly, updates will keep bothering you. You should switch updates option to "Notify me...", instead of "automatic INSTALL". Then you can try install those updates one-by-one, instead of all of them at the same time.

Post back on progress.I CREATED a restore point for right now and that was successful.  Restarted my computer and it started up with no hitches what so-ever.  Changed the settings to tell me about updates but don't install until given the go ahead.

Seems to be working just as before thanks for the help.  Now I'll know exactly what steps to take in the future when I run into problems.  Glad it worked because I was running out of cd's to burn things onto.

Thanks for your contributions everybody.At least, I can go to bed with peace of my mind....LOL
Good job

i have a dell inspirion 1420 laptop with windows vista that i got from a friend. there is a windows password, but no ONE knows what the password is. also the guest ACCOUNT is not active. whats the easiest way to bypass the password without re-loading windows? Since you just got the computer, it might be a good idea to reformat the computer. It will make it run much faster. NO  Do not reformat a laptop until you have all the things at hand that you need.
And yes, there is a way to remove the password. It can be done by booting up the laptop with a CD that lets you read the files system of the Hard Drive. A Linux 'Live' CD can be used for this. You dig into the files system and find the file that contains the password and just delete it. I have only done this once,  so I will let somebody else tell you how to do it safely. You might want to remove the Hard drive and do it with another computer, a desktop.  [link Removed - Carbon]

Try the software, it's freeware now and it says 100% recovery RATE. I might be wrong here but I thought we weren't supposed to help bypass passwords here on this forum 
Quote from: mroilfield on November 03, 2008, 11:43:47 PM

I might be wrong here but I thought we weren't supposed to help bypass passwords here on this forum 

unless you are a Unix programmer from 1950.

Quote from: Zylstra on November 05, 2008, 05:40:08 PM

unless you are a Unix programmer from 1950.

If you are a Unix programmer from 1950, you are also therefore a time traveller, and no task is beyond your abilities.

Quote from: Dias de verano on November 06, 2008, 12:14:56 AM

Quote from: Zylstra on November 05, 2008, 05:40:08 PM

unless you are a Unix programmer from 1950.

If you are a Unix programmer from 1950, you are also therefore a time traveller, and no task is beyond your abilities.

Okay... so, I took away a few years... 1969...
Unix programmers had this weird thing about passwords and usernames...

Hi I need help.  I just BOUGHT a laptop this summer from Dell and it has Vista on it.  I put in CD-R's that have INFORMATION burned onto them and and my laptop doesn't read it.  On my desktop PC the CD is read.  Also when I plug in my flash drive my laptop says I have to reformat my flash drive in ORDER to use it.  This is the same for my iPod.  Vista sees the iPod as corrupted and I have reset it numerous TIMES and it still sees it as corrupted.  Can someone please help me?  Thanks!


Manufacturer: Dell
Model: Inspiron I1720
Processor:  Intel(R) Pentinium(R) Dual CPU T2370 1.74 GHz
Memory: 2.00 GB
System type: 32-bit Operating System



AndreaAnd you can read the flash drive and ipod on another computer?If you just bought the laptop this summer it should still be under warranty. If you haven't already I would contact Dell. Quote from: mroilfield on November 08, 2008, 05:55:06 AM

If you just bought the laptop this summer it should still be under warranty. If you haven't already I would contact Dell.

I have a new laptop with Windows Vista. Every time I sign on to AOL a box comes up and it is driving me CRAZY. It says, "Select a location for the Internet(1) ____' network."

Below it are three choices = home, work, PUBLIC.

As public is the most RESTRICTIVE, I CHOOSE that.

Please tell me how I set this thing up so the box does not keep coming up. It is ridiculous.

Thank you.
Select 'Home'

You select 'public', so everytime you log on it thinks your a different person.

I have an Asus laptop, model G1S. Its has wondows vista and ive had it for about 10 months. I was running a computer game and tried to open an internet page in the backround (something ive done many other times) but for some reason it completely froze up and i had to shut it down. Since then i cant GET past my loading screen...in other words, i turn it on and i get the little Asus opening VISUAL. then im taken to  menu that has this message " Windows failed to START. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause." then below that it says " If windows files have been damages or sonfigured incorrectly, Startup Repair can help diagnose and fix the problem. If power was interrupted during startup, choose 'start windows normally' ". Below this i have two option. the first being " Launch Startup Repair (recommended)", when i try this...it does nothing. the screen goes blank for a second or two. then it just brings up the same menu. So im forced to pick the second option, being "start windows normally". After i select this option I am taken a loading page that always comes up when the computer is starting. It usually loads for about 10 seconds thentakes me to the login screen. But instead of doing that it just stays at the loading page.  For hours. After two or three hours i eventually getting the blue "error has occured" screen and it shuts down and i start all over.

I dont think i have any of the disks that came with it. And when i try to restore the computer (by holding F9, which usually brings me to the restoration page after the loading screen) its ignores the command completely..and just keeps "loading".
Im POSTING here because even though geeksquad and the asus Help people have suggested BRINGING it in for a repair...i wasnt able to articulate my problem very well and i dont think they fully understood my problem. If there is any sequence of keys or command i can use to try and restore or just at least get it past the loading screen, i would apprececiate if someone could let me know.
Ive never had this problem before and never heard of it happening to anyone, nor could i find a similair problem online.
Any suggestions?
If my description confused anyone or didnt make sense...or if you need a better visual let me know.
sorrry for any Sp errors dont really wanna go back and check 
I will guess you need to recover windows with the CD for windows or whatever was supplied when you bought it. If its under warranty then try that 1st if you have no other way to boot.If it's a laptop and it's 10 months old it is still under warranty...
I'd suggest this route but tell them you would like to save your data if possible.

I wanted to install linux, but when I went to resize the partition it said that there were errors on the drive and I should run chkdsk. I did so and it found some errors and finished. Now, Vista doesn't boot. It "freezes" right before the login screen, however I can still move the mouse and turn NUM lock on and off. I tried safe mode and the same thing happens. I don't have a Vista DVD but I do have the recovery DISKS that came with the computer. I've tried to start task manager but that didn't work. I'd prefer not to use them because I don't want to lose everything...Depends on what flavor of Linux you are experimenting with...
Chances are it installed the GRUB bootloader for this so provide more details...I didn't install linux yet, I was making the partitions for it but I couldn't because Gparted said that there were errors on the drive. I then ran chkdsk from windows and then this happened.

Also, I found this: http://forums.techarena.in/vista-help/747332-2.htm

It seems to me this is the problem I have because when I did the chkdsk it found 2 errors and then it made HUNDREDS of thousands of changes to security descriptors.So fixing this seems kinda hopeless to me... Here's the plan at the moment: I'm gonna find a CD drive, install it, boot up the Ubuntu live CD and burn whatever I need to save like music and docs to DVDs using the drive that's already in there. Then I'll use the recovery CD to restore the computer to factory state and then resize the partition and install Ubuntu alongside the fresh Vista install.OK.Everything is working now, THANKS for the help. Good NEWS indeed.

I recently had all my stuff transferred to a new case and installed a new power supply and graphics card. Everything is going well except I can't hear anything at all. I don't have speakers I use headphones and I have plugged them into every audio JACK and still nothing. WINDOWS SAYS "You just plugged a device into the audio jack" when i plug it in, and i can see that there is sound being played, but I still hear nothing. I already checked if it was muted etc and I have tried 2 different headphones. I am using windows vista if that helps.in the VOLUME control their is advanced settings go there and make sure the digital box is checked,if it is checked uncheck it and try analog.  Well, I don't REALLY know what I did but its working now.cool

Hello All,

Newbie here ... I would like help with my computer-- Vista running on a GATEWAY.  I have been getting a blue screen all of a sudden with the following INFO and then a "file dump" to backup my data.  I then have to restatr manually ... if anyone can help (if it makes sense to anyone) please let me know ... THANKS!!!!

--------------------

....

DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

....

Technical Information:

***stop: 0x000000D1 (0xEBDE3D78,0x00000002, 0X00000001, 0X8d73FD0F)

**athrusb.sys - address 8d73FD0F base at 8D708000, datestamp 45bdef13Looks like a bad driver for your wireless.

Have you made any recent CHANGES to the computer - driver updates, installed software, installed hardware, etc?

Turn off the wireless - any change?

Try updating the driver for your Atheros Wireless.I began receiving BSOD around 9/16/2008.  Mostly IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL but sometimes other errors, sometimes no specific error at all, just bluescreen.

They would occur for a day or so and then stop for awhile until Oct. 30 when it started HAPPENING very regularly.  I took the PC to a technican for diagnosis.  They thought it was somehow USB related but couldn't pinpoint the cause.  They suggested making sure all drivers are up-to-date.

Long story short... I have a Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter that was updated to use the new driver ATHRUSB.SYS.  The Belkin driver update site stated this was the updated driver for Windows Vista, and many other OS's.  On Nov. 8, I uninstalled & reinstalled the Belkin adapter using the CD that came with the device (driver BLKWGU.SYS) and I have experienced ZERO bluescreens.  I will not be updating the driver for this device.Reever
You need to start your own topic.

I have a problem when i create a new user account. I will log on to that account and it will say preparing desktop, the normal thing it says when a new user is logging on. Once logged on i will add a shortcut to the desktop and it works. When i log off and log back on, it says preparing desktop....as if it was a new user! When logged on, the desktop is empty, only having the starting icons. When i go to the desktop folder for that user, it still has those shortcuts in there, they just aren't on the actual desktop.

Now...for a little background info that might help with an answer.

I was using Vista home edition until recently i got my hands on Vista Ultimate. When installing i did not get the option to just upgrade and keep all my files the same, i had to choose the option of installing like it was a new OS. So it MOVED all my files into Windows.old. When Ultimate was INSTALLED i just copied everything out of Windows.old into the appropriate places in the new folders. Including the users...i figured it might create the users, but it didn't. Once everything was copied over i made new users and now I'm stuck with this problem.

Just a SIDE note, this problem doesn't occur on the main account that was FIRST created when installing Ultimate. Everything works fine on that account, this problem only occurs with newly created accounts.

Any help is appreciated....thanksI can say that windows likes to do most things its way. There are migration tools to do what you wanted to do automatically in regard to users being migrated. All I can say is to stop MANUALLY trying to adjust things and look into it farther before you begin an install. You actually need an upgrade version of the latest windows you installed over the previous one.  I don’t have a fixall answer at this time but wanted to share this with you before you make a similar mistake.

After i Downloaded I-tunes and i restarted my computer i havn't been able to log on whats the problem can someone helpyou can get to the log-on screen, but then can't log in? what happens when you try? and please give as much info as possible.when i turn on the computer and it goes to the sign in screen i get a startup repair screen which is searching for problems and then i get a message saying i need to remove the ipod from my computer but i can't sign in as the administrator to remove ithave you TRIED starting up with the ipod unhooked from the computer?yes the ipod is unhooked but i keep getting the same thing and its saying my computer is running in a limited diagnostic stateplease READ this info from Microsoft on system recovery:

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-US/help/2b3724d1-f4ad-5b26-16dc-3e9e66f4be5e1033.mspx

at the bottom of the page you will see another link to move forward on this issue it includes this info:

 To access the System Recovery Options menu
 If you have a Windows Vista installation disc, you need to restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc. If you do not restart your computer from the disc, the option to repair your computer will not appear.

If you have a Windows installation disc:

 
 1.  Insert the installation disc.
 
2.  Restart your computer.

Click the Start BUTTON , click the arrow next to the Lock button , and then click Restart.
 
3.  If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

NoteIf your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check the information that came with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: FREQUENTLY asked questions.
 
4.  Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
 
5.  Click Repair your computer.
 
6.  Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
 
7.  On the System Recovery Options menu, click a tool to open it.
 
 

If your computer has preinstalled recovery options:

 
 1.  Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.

Click the Start button , click the arrow next to the Lock button , and then click Restart.
 
2.  Do one of the following:

• If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you will need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer.
 
• If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to repair, and then press and hold F8.
 
 
3.  On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Repair your computer, and then press ENTER. (If Repair your computer is not listed as an option, then your computer does not include the System Recovery Options menu as a preinstalled recovery option.)
 
4.  Select a keyboard layout, and then click Next.
 
5.  Select a user name and enter the password, and then click OK.
 
6.  On the System Recovery Options menu, click a tool to open it.
 
 
 
do i have to be logged in to reinstall everythingread it , read it again and do a system recovery, nothing will be lost unless you make the mistake of a new install. If you RECOVER to an earlyer date all from that date forward will be lost though. The 2 microsoft pages I gave you explain it all.i can do a system recovery without being logged inHave you tried booting into Safe Mode or Last Known Good Configuration?

Alan <><

I removed several programs and installed SP3 on my XP computer at the same time. Now the System Restore pop-up is blank so I can’t restore my system to an earlier time This happens when in a normal Windows session or when working in ‘Safe Mode’.

Also my ‘HELP’ doesn't work and ‘search’ window opens but doesn’t have any text. A few of my emails have graphics, but no text.

When I went through the ‘Microsoft’s System Restore Troubleshooting steps’ to check free space ‘run diskmgmt.msc’ the error message ‘Microsoft Management Console has encountered a problem and needs to close’ appeared.

I have reinserted ‘Hypertext Markup Language component (.htc) files to the registry from Microsoft’s Help.

I would just reload my system and be done with it but I am a couple thousand miles from home and my computer only allows me to make one copy of Recovery Disks. I have a legal copy of Windows and Microsoft updates it automatically.

My computer is a HP Pavilion DV8210us with XP home SP3. It has 512MB RAM and 80GB hard drive. I use Windows Defender and PC Tools AnitVirus which are used often.
Do you have Windows CD with you?No. It is at my home. I am a couple thousand miles away for the next few months.Try to uninstall SP3, and see, if it helps.Uninstalled SP3. Popup is still blank.

However before uninstall, I noticed text in Outlook Express cannot be selected and INTERNET Explorer opens but doesn't work. 'Firefox' and 'Opera' work fine.

Later: Microsoft Works won't START (cannot access files needed to run). Reinstalled 'Works' and it still has the same error.

Is there a text generator(?) or program that is common to these Microsoft programs that could have been removed from the Registry?I SUSPECT some serious system file corruption. Can you borrow Windows CD from someone?

Also...
Download HijackThis:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
Click on Download HijackThis Installer
Post HijackTHis log.OK. Dowloaded and ran HijackThis. The log is attached.

Everyone I know here has Windows Vista, but I'll see if anyone knows anyone who has an XP disk.

I was kind of HOPING it was something that was missing and could be added to the registry. Oh, well.

[Saving space - attachment deleted by admin]I see nothing dangerous there.
Try looking for that XP CD.I can purchase 'Windows XP Boot Disks' on EBay. Will they do the trick? The funny part is a few months ago I gave the Goodwill several computers with Windows XP and their Recovery Disks. One had XP Professional Boot Disks with it.You have to have Windows CD, not boot disks.XP bootdisks by the way are free...but they will not re-install XP...Can't find Windows CD from the few people I know in this small community. Plenty of Installation Disks for specific computers and one Windows XP Pro Installation Disk with the key.

The Boot Disk I was referring to, is supposed to install Windows XP (he says). 

I guess the simplest thing to do is reinstall Windows and retain the other files on my computer. Is there any way I can use the Windows Update files I have on my computeryou could try running a chkdsk /r command from the run line..... if thats no good, i would try to get hold of a xp disc and do a repair via the installation... after pressing f8 i think Quote

XP bootdisks by the way are free...but they will not re-install XP...

I got a problem with my Regional and Language Settings. It's not shown on the Control Panel list. I even tried using a software called TWEAKUI to make it appear in the control panel, and it STILL didn't work. I also tried running intl.cpl (exe for regional and language settings) and nothing poped up. Ran a VIRUS scan. no infection detected. Some help woulb be appreciated. :\ try a malware scan and SEE what pops up.  Spybot WORKS good in safe mode or set it to run at boot in the options menulike i said, i ran a scan already. my av also scans for spyware/malware.Go Start>Run ("Start Search" in Vista), type in:
sfc /scannow
Click OK (hit Enter in Vista).
Have Windows CD/DVD handy.
If System File Checker (sfc) will find any errors, it'll ask you for the CD.
If sfc won't find any errors in Windows XP, it'll simply quit, without any message.

I am planning to do a major renovation with my computer.
I'll be doing these changes:
Quote

VIA motherboard to ASUS P5Q-PRO
2 DDR 512MB RAM to 2 DDR2 1024MB RAM
Intel P4 2.4Ghz to Intel Core Duo 3.0Ghz
AGP Graphic Card to PCI-E

added on with an extra fan and a change in Power Supply.

hi,
 turned on my laptop and can't seem to connect to the net.. i could this morning but can't now. these are a few of the things that are coming up
* FAILED TO CONNECT. CHECK WIRELESS DEVICE OR THE SETTING OF THE NETWORK CONNECTION"
* WINDOWS CAN'T FIND ANY NETWORKS
* the windows wireless service is not running on this computer

i have tried with 2 different internets and both don't work.. also i can't use windows help and support as it won't open and i can't even turn on my firewall... nothing is working.... i tried to switch users and it took ages to load and said WINDOWS COULD NOT CONNECT TO THE SYSTEM EVENT NOTIFICATION SERVICE. any ideas?? PLEASE i'm desperate... i have windows vista.. thankyou x Quote

i have tried with 2 different internets

Hi, as I am follower of gas turbine/jet engine technology, I LIKE to view the many demonstration videos that the manufacturers have on their products, describing their operation etc.  Recently, found that a lot of the product videos required that I had to have the above Flash Player installed, (they worked before so maybe I accidentally deleted something),  however, after much trials, I finally MANAGED to get the product to reinstall.  The interactive contents of the above demonstrations now RUN but the video content is poor with juddering of the video and stuttering style speech content.

My system is Windows Vista Home PREMIUM edition on an Acer Aspire 5610Z Laptop with 2GB ram i wonder what browser you are using (firefox, internet explorer .... etc) and provide a link of what you are looking at that's having problems?

Anyhow, for now I would try out uninstalling the adobe flash player completely, then booting to safe mode and reinstalling ?Also the SPEED of your internet connection will affect playback qulity as well.
And the servers feeding you the video as well...what sites ? ?

hey back again with ANOTHER problem

I have a regular SD card for a camera and one day i decided to stick it in an MP3 player and connect it to my COMPUTER to download the files, like i always do. anyways when i went to explore the drive, windows told me that it needed to be formatted. I viewed the properties of the card and capacity was all messed, so i thought formatting it was the only solution, turns out windows couldn't format it and now the card doesn't work at all and lags any computer i stick it in. and now today my external hard drive had the same problem only i wasn't going to try formatting. i plugged it into my laptop and it ran just fine. is this a RANDOM windows vista error? and how do i fix my camera card now?

Vista is fully updated and camera was working just fine in camera until vista killed it. i don't have the slightest clue as where to start this time.So, you have previously used that SD card in both camera and MP3 player, and downloaded and/or uploaded files between both those devices and the computer without problems, right?

Does the camera have it's own formatting capability?  If so, I'd try that. Ya my external hard drive has worked just fine before too. The Hard Drive works perfectly in my laptop. however the card doesn't work at all anymore. not even recognized by any device except my camera. camera has the ability to format but it says the card is unusable. Laptop has a card reader so it rules out the mp3 player being bad.
-Hard drive operates extremely slowly on desktop. tried checking for errors and it got stuck. The seagate go external hard drive MAKES beeping   noises when connected to my desktop. usually this means lack of power. but this is a new computer and it worked before. no beeping noises on the laptop. I've tried all my other devices such as: PSP, Tom tom,  cell phone, and mp3 players. they work just fine. my vista installation is pretty new. i might just reinstall it as a last call.
- tried SCANNING for bad sectors and errors. the scan froze on my new computer but seems to be scanning just fine on my laptop

laptop: vista not updated
new desktop: vista updated

sorry for any confusionIt sounds like the MP3 player was underpowered and or hiccuped during the transfer...
Whatever errors took place may be making the card unreadable at this point.
Since the errors happened while the card was in the player i would try the following steps :
First try formatting it in the player.
Next try the same in the camera itself.
Finally try the above in the laptop.

If this does not work DLoad install and try Recuva ( FREE ) on it...not so much to retrieve the data but to try and get it back to where you can at least format it and use it...

Last ditch effort try to format it in a dedicated card reader.
Good Luck.

Toshiba satellite L30-11D/ Vista Basic

My neice has a Laptop that when you now put in a USB sticks detects a new device but ASKS for  driver to be loaded. It asks to go to the internet to find one and ends up with the following message.


Problem signature
Problem Event Name: PnPDriverNotFound
Architecture: x86
PCI\VEN_STICK_DETAILS
OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID: 2057

It had been previously auto detecting USB sticks and running them. The USB ports work with a USB mouse automatically though so they are working and the Toshiba hardware diagnostics confirm this.

The sticks have been tested in another computer and are fine.

I cannot download a Vista driver for these USB sticks as there are none for them.

I have tried a Vista restore to several weeks back before this problem occured but this doeasn't do it.

Any ideas guys.
Try to uninstall USB controllers. Restart computer, and they'll be reinstalled automatically.I'll give that a SHOT and LET you know. Thanks.Also check and see if these sticks have U3 installed...if so format them after retrieving the data...i have been having the same problem i hook the printer or mp3 player and put install cd in and it tells me to hook printer in and it is hooked up computer says they are working fine but CANT get to work

I know this TOPIC has been addressed before but I can't seem to LOCATE it. Is there a way to uninstall the trial version of Windows Office 2007? I have Vista. Please keep in MIND that I am not very TECHNICAL!
Thanks!It should uninstall using the normal method, which is by going to Control Panel (I'm referring to Classic view), Programs and Features, select Microsoft Office 2007 Trial Version, and then Uninstall it.  Have you tried that?Yes, I tried it several TIMES and it just won't work.Try Revo Uninstaller.  It's free.

How do I replace the "desktop" icon that was next to the start button on Win XP Pro?   thanks!Do you MEAN the "Show Desktop Icon"? If so you can right click the taskbar and open properties. Click the TOOLBARS tab and tick the desktop button. This works on Vista but not sure about XP Pro.... Quote from: Fawcie on November 15, 2008, 02:29:06 AM

Do you mean the "Show Desktop Icon"? If so you can right click the taskbar and open properties. Click the toolbars tab and tick the desktop button. This works on Vista but not sure about XP Pro....

I recently installed prince of persia the two thrones on my cyberpower vista 64 bit PC.

When I tried to run it,  a game window pops up trying to recognize my computer and its minimum requirements needed to run prince of persia. It did not recognize my quad core 9850 processor. Even so, I tried RUNNING the game and the computer unfortunately crashes.

When I tried to reboot my computer, it would say an error has occured and do I want to start windows normally, safe mode, etc.

I tried all of the methods but every and everyone of them TAKES me back to the "start windows normally, safe mode, etc" place.

The hint thing on it tells me to insert windows vista disc and try repairing the computer.

I inserted the disc and restarted the computer, but it does not repair, but asks if I want to enter Windows EM2 when i booted from the disc drive. I entered it and it loaded for a while and asked for the product key. Unfortunately, I have both xp and vista discs, but lost the product key for both of them.

Any ways to fix without repairing or formatting? If not, how do I get my product key(s) back?


Thank You. The computer is only 3 month old and my DAD is gonna be pissed at me if I spend more money on it ;-;if windows is running ok, then there is a program on the internet that RETRIEVES the cd key...its called a key finder program....search google for ithttp://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/Are there any Windows stickers on the PC? If so it could have the product key for which OS originally come on the PC.

I have a PORTABLE hardisk and i locked some of my private files so only my computer could use it (they turn green).

some time later i formatet my pc...

so when i was trying to move/open my files that i had lock, it just said acess denied.

I have a windows vista


The key to the 'lock' was on the hard drive on your PC and you have wiped that clean. That is why you get no access.

As to how you fix this, I have no idea

Actually, maybe this can help http://www.irongeek.com/i.php?page=security/thumbscrew-software-usb-write-blockerHow were they locked ? ?
If you happened to use a third party utility then it will have to be re-installed on the new drive before you can do anything with those files...
If however you do not have the password you are out of luck altogether. Quote from: Albot on November 15, 2008, 03:06:13 AM

they turn green

My mom just got a new PC and i've spent the past few days updating everything on it. (was never connected to the net...until now). Anyways, I just went through a WORLD of MESS installing Vista SP1 on own PC. My problems were with my Virus and Spyware protection. I had to completely uninstall both, just to update my PC to SP1. After doing so, my Virus protection program has had a couple of problems. I've already installed the same software on her PC, and I just got the SP1 "available update". Perfect timing huh? I was just wondering if anyone knew of a way to install the update without the possible mess I had previously. Thanks.

Dell VOSTRO 200
Vista Basic
Trend Micro AntiVirus
Webroot SpysweeperVista pre-install ChecklistThanks Broni, but I dont know how to "disable" the software. I only know how to completely uninstall and delete all files from the program.Right click the tray icon for your protection app and select disable...you will get a warning message...ignore it. Quote

Thanks Broni

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Thanks Broni

I didn't say anything....LOL

I'm wondering if someone can shed some light. I found two websites that have Vista Themes for them. Yet I'm wondering how to install them on the computer. I'm not sure what folder they GO in. I've tried searching for the themes that are preinstalled on in Vista. Yet I still cannot find where the stuff goes. here is a link to the theme. Can anyone tell me where the folder would go so I can use this wonderful theme? 

http://www.myvistathemes.com/skins-and-themes/tytynono-theme-free-download/From the COMMENTS on the theme: "unzip,COPY the 2 files in C:\windows\resource\themes then go to personalize/themes and select "tytynono aero" and APPLY."
Also, "ok so you must patch vista,go here [link] download and install vistaglazz and try again the vs."

I don't use themes or Vista, going purely on the comments on the theme here.

I just upgraded from Vista Home Basic to Vista ULTIMATE.  My Recycle Bin has disappeared from my desktop.  Anyone know how I get it back?  All other desktop icons are still there.  right click on desktop and you should SEE a menu.
click on personalize. after that you should be taken to another SCREEN. on the left top corner... click on "change desktop icons" check mark the recycle bin and hit ok.

  SPIDER

ok, i bought premium abd the windows AERO DOESNT work...it doesnt even have an option for it, i keyed it in and all, the computer will not let me utalizs adobe flash player. i can download it (not off adobe i have to use adterdawn.com)but it will not work? you can download flash from adobe- http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/?promoid=DXLUJ
otherwise i wouldnt know why aero isnt workingevery time i go on the site nothing comes up to download,the bar up top or a windowok, try http://www.download.com/Adobe-Flash-Player/3000-2139_4-38572.html?tag=mncol
i'd prefer to trust c-net lol (i checked it's the NEWEST version)i downloaded it but it does nothingwhen i go under ie7 tools it gives you the opt to enable and disable plug INS and it doesnt even show on that
here's a test if you have flash installed properly http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/
you don't need shockwave to work but the bottom ONE should display experience powerful results image Quote

i bought premium abd

I have a new laptop. Came with Vista Home Premium.
 I attempted to install XP Pro and failed.
 I installed Vista Business successfully. Is running GOOD.
 I moved all of my stuff from the old machine (XP Pro) to the new machine.
 Today, I had my external drive connected which I used to do all the TRANSFERS. Normally I use it for extra storage space.
 I ran Ccleaner to empty the recycle bin and I noticed it was deleting files that I know are not in there.
 The files appeared to be coming from "  E:\Recycle Bin\$RHQHFKS\... etc.
 When I unplug the drive, the CC goes back to only working on the Recycle Bin in C drive as it should.
 When I plug the external drive in and check it"s contents, the folders I saw CC deleting are not there.
 I restart CC and it begins where it left off  E:.....
 
 I did a Google search and the attempted XP install and the E drive/CCleaner thing seem to be related.
 Any THOUGHTS?What exactly do you want to accomplish here with this machine ? ?I want to know how or why Ccleaner was deleting files from my external hard drive when it was supposed to be clearing the recycle bin.
 JimThe external drive HAS a recycle bin, which is evidenced by the name "RECYCLE BIN" for the folder on your E: drive. The ext drive is a WD Passport 320 gb. When I open it it's labeled as E Passport.
When it was new and I opened it there were no folders, no nothing. The only ones that show up are the ones I put there.
 If it has it's own recycle bin. How do I access it to see what's in it?
    Also I found that I had the CC set to secure file delete 3 passes. I unchecked that and the CC quit showing the E Recycle Bin. Where is it?
  JimOK
 Maybe I won't get the answer to the above. I moving on. Learning Vista.
    I noticed that when I try to "move" files. It makes a copy in the move to place and I still have a copy in the original place that I have to delete.
  In XP I could just move stuff. Am I missing SOMETHING?
  Jim

Friend's computer:  Sony VIAO VGN-TZ150N, w/ Vista Business, 1 GB memory.

Vista runs ridiculously (and unacceptably) like molasses.  I know Vista is slow by itself (which is why I use XP) but this is slower than normal.

I've tried the following:
1.  Disabling almost all unnecessary start-up programs. 
2.  Cleaning/defragmenting HD, including the prefetch folder.
3.  Checking virtual memory settings.
4.  Disabling many of the "fancy" visual effects and the Aero display settings.
5.  Installing updates from the Sony VAIO page.

Still, the CPU & Memory usage under the Task Manager are running between 40 - 70% even when no applications are running and the processes tab shows nothing running above 2-3%. 

Any ideas on what could be taking up those CPU cycles and occupying all that memory?  Is it just Vista by itself?  Services?

Thanks.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.Let's make sure that computer is clean...

1. Run free ESET Online Scanner at: http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
Note: This Scanner is for Internet Explorer Only
   1.  You will notice that the "Start" button is grayed out. Place a check mark at "Yes, I accept the Terms of use". The "Start" button will become visible. Click on it.
   2. If it wants to INSTALL an ActiveX component allow it
   3. You will be asked to install an ActiveX, click the "Install" button (Note: If you have a Firewall install you may have to approve the installation)
   4. Once ActiveX control is installed click on the "Start" button to initialize the scanner
   5. After initialization is complete, make sure, that  "Remove found threats", and "Scan unwanted applications" are checkmarked.
   6. Click the "Scan" button
   7. Once the scan is done, you will find a log in C:\Program Files\esetonlinescanner\log.txt
Post ESET's log.

2. Download SUPERAntiSpyware Free for Home Users:
http://www.superantispyware.com/

Print these instructions out.

    * Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe and use the default settings for installation.
    * An icon will be created on your desktop. Double-click that icon to launch the program.
    * If asked to update the program definitions, click "Yes". If not, update the definitions before scanning by selecting "Check for Updates". (If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download and unzip them from here: http://www.superantispyware.com/definitions.html.)
    * Close SUPERAntiSpyware.

Restart computer in SAFE Mode.
To enter Safe Mode, restart computer, and keep tapping F8 key, until menu appears; pick Safe Mode; you'll see "Safe Mode" in all four corners of your screen

    * Open SUPERAntiSpyware.
    * Under "Configuration and Preferences", click the Preferences button.
    * Click the Scanning Control tab.
    * Under Scanner Options make sure the following are checked (leave all others unchecked):
          o Close browsers before scanning.
          o Scan for tracking cookies.
          o Terminate memory threats before quarantining.
    * Click the "Close" button to leave the control center screen.
    * BACK on the main screen, under "Scan for Harmful Software" click Scan your computer.
    * On the left, make sure you check C:\Fixed Drive.
    * On the right, under "Complete Scan", choose Perform Complete Scan.
    * Click "Next" to start the scan. Please be patient while it scans your computer.
    * After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click "OK".
    * Make sure everything has a checkmark next to it and click "Next".
    * A notification will appear that "Quarantine and Removal is Complete". Click "OK" and then click the "Finish" button to return to the main menu.
    * If asked if you want to REBOOT, click "Yes".
    * To retrieve the removal information after reboot, launch SUPERAntispyware again.
          o Click Preferences, then click the Statistics/Logs tab.
          o Under Scanner Logs, double-click SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log.
          o If there are several logs, click the current dated log and press View log. A text file will open in your default text editor.
          o Please copy and paste the Scan Log results in your next reply with a new HijackThis log.
    * Click Close to exit the program.
Post SUPERAntiSpyware log.

3. Download HijackThis:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hijackthis.html
Post HijackThis log.
A complete erase, reformat, reinstall of computer didn't work. 

Computer was ultimately sent back to Sony.  It has so many problems that it's impossible to know what caused what.

Very disappointing that Sony's store (in Tysons Corner Mall, VA) provided so LITTLE help. 

In summary, the computer itself probably had a long list of problems (both hardware and software).  Thanks for posting back.
Are they gonna replace it?