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I have a new Dell and within the first 2 weeks I get periodic crashes when I am not using the pc , when it is in idle so to speak.
I got this message . It seems that Firefox is the only program open much of the time it happens. Any advice would be appreciated

Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name:   BlueScreen
  OS Version:   6.1.7600.2.0.0.768.3
  Locale ID:   1033

Additional information about the problem:
  BCCODE:   9f
  BCP1:   00000003
  BCP2:   85983030
  BCP3:   82B66AE0
  BCP4:   85403C20
  OS Version:   6_1_7600
  Service Pack:   0_0
  Product:   768_1

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  C:\Users\hoot\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-56706-0.sysdata.xml

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I have a new Dell and within the first 2 weeks I get periodic crashes when I am not using the pc , when it is in idle so to speak.

Based on that information you headfirst contact the vendor and then contact Dell.

windows 7 on my Acer Aspire 5810T won't recognize my 4GB Dane-Elec flash drive but my other laptop (Acer ASpire 1670) running XP will read it ok.  I hear the usual 'docking' prompt tone when I plug it into the new laptop but NOTHING else.
I've tried dane-elec website for downloads but no luck. I contacted them by phone and have sent an enquiry. I tried the right CLICK 'computer', 'manage', storage but the flash drive didn't show. Any ideas?
WalneyshackDo other USB devices work?all my other flash drives work, including a 500MB Dane Elec (black nacre) same range as the 4GB(red). Quote from: walneyshack on January 10, 2010, 10:19:18 AM

I hear the usual 'docking' prompt tone when I plug it into the new laptop but nothing else.

I am running out of room on my Main C Drive, which is a SSD 65GIG.  How and Can I move all the USER directories to
my Aux D drive which has 900 GIGS from.  Can you link, like in Unix?   You can move the My Documents folder (and many others), but the user folders cannot be EASILY relocated. Quote from: Allan on January 14, 2010, 04:23:28 PM

You can move the My Documents folder (and many others), but the user folders cannot be easily relocated.

Can you link, like in Unix?   

I have a SONY viao and I am having trouble with my webcam...  It was working fine then I WENT to it and it wasn't  displaying an image...so thinking it was the PROGRAM I downloaded another program and...same problem... can anyone HELP?  to access my cam do i have to go through the program of is there a way to access the actual cam?       Quote

so thinking it was the program I downloaded another program and...same problem

Hello.  Yesterday I turned on my laptop as usual and started getting several pop-ups telling me "Application cannot be executed. The file *****.exe (there are severl) is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus software now?". I have no idea what to do.  I saw some other posts and responses from SD but he advises its best to START my own post as everyones situation could be different.  Please help me SD or someone! I am running Windows VISTA on an HP pav w/2gbs of memory.  I have had this cpu for a few yrs and never had an issue until out of nowhere 2 days ago. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

jbWhat protection apps do you currently have installed ?Thanks you for replying first off.  I have Norton Internet Security but do not do much with it and whatever the cpu ORIGINALLY came with.  I run used to run adaware every so often but havent done that in a while.  I ran a program my brother recommended yesterday from http://www.superantispyware.com/onlinescan.html but it did not resolve the issue.Was that a norton popup, or something else. If it wasn't from norton, it could be that your computer is infected, but not those files specifically. No it is not a norton popup.  its a security warning box that says what is in the subject line for the post and asks if i want to activate my antivius software now.  If I saw YES it disappears and if i say no i continue to get more popups.  My Norton program expired and just asks to renew my subscription which i may end up doing, but wanted to see if there was another solution first. thnx Quote from: jonb32 on January 16, 2010, 11:26:46 AM

No it is not a norton popup.  its a security warning box that says what is in the subject line for the post and asks if i want to activate my antivius software now.  If I saw yes it disappears and if i say no i continue to get more popups.  My Norton program expired and just asks to renew my subscription which i may end up doing, but wanted to see if there was another solution first. thnx

everytime I open EXCEL i GET this MESSAGE stdole.tlb
does ANYONE know how to fix this issue?Repair MS Office

I am new to this so i am not sure if i am posting this right.. i apologize
I had a virus in my computer.. TOOK it to a COMP repair place, they told me to get all info off---pics/docs..back up on cd/dvd---i did... and then to "recover" "repair" back to factory settings...i tried and now i get that blue screen and
"explorer.exe"--this application has failed to start because POWRPROF.DLL was not found. reinstalling the application may FIX this problem
--ok--- how do i fix it?? i have not icons, no tool BARS. i cant get into my programs or "my computer" i am not sure if i have a "recovery disc" as per the store i have 'recovery" in my programs---APPARENTLY doesnt seem to wanna work....
not sure what to do You may still be infected...re-run your scans...
Then go to Start/Run and type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter...have your XP CD handy as it will ask for it.
Let it run to completion and re-boot.

Hi, I am unable to get into any accounts other than the administrator account on my vista computer. When I try getting into the other accounts it says "logging off..." and blocks me from getting into them. Do you know what the cause of this could be? ThanksDo you actually have permission to GO into these accounts?  We don't help people bypass security.Yes, I do have permission because the accounts require passwords which I know mine. I only want to get into my account but all of them have been blocked. Have you tried taking ownership of those files?god your no help at all, i RANG up the help service and got it sorted. And you provide no information, so it's an even match.

I am glad you got it sorted though. Quote from: Quantos on January 17, 2010, 01:20:51 AM

I am glad you got it sorted though.

I am trying to delete my google SEARCH HISTORY but the toolbar across the bottom will not let me get to it. Have you read this: http://www.google.com/support/toolbar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=9271My mom just types in 'g' and up COMES all this goat stuff... Quote from: Salmon TROUT on January 17, 2010, 12:36:13 PM

My mom just types in 'g' and up comes all this goat stuff...

i have a wireless CARD for my 02 hp running windows XP sp3 will that same card work with a NEW hp with windows 7 What kind of wireless card?CHECK the Windows 7 COMPATIBILITY Center:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspx

HI

If i navigate to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SharedTools\MSConfig\Startupreg.
How would i disable one of these programs in the registry

Would you edit the "key" > value data  in the right hand pane for the program.





Leave the registry alone.

Use this: http://startupmanager.org/ Quote from: kpac on January 17, 2010, 04:50:26 AM

Leave the registry alone.

Use this: http://startupmanager.org/

Alright, well, for future reference, thats key doesn't deal with any startup programs, it's actually a key sued by msconfig during a "diagnostic" startup (or something along those lines). the keys used by windows to start programs are:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

yes, you delete the entry.

Normally, autoruns and other such programs make a backup of them. That is how you see, for example, unchecked items that you can reenable.

Is there anyway i can solve this?Not without more information...no.well its says

 nslookup ping

server: unknown
adress:192.168.1.1

*** Unknown can't FIND ping: non existent domain.

You are asking your name server to resolve the name "ping"? What do you suppose that will do?

Anyhow, the REASON for the "unknown" name for your dns server is that there is no PTR record for 192.168.1.1.in-addr.arpa. Without a reverse lookup zone configured you will see this error. To resolve it, create a reverse lookup zone on your DNS server.



Oh ok, sorry but how do it? im not very familiar with DNS server and that sort of stuff

Thanks If you are network admin look in server manual or documentation. If not, contact your network admin or ISP. But if you are getting DNS why worry?
Oh its just after 2 days or so i cut off and i can't get back on the internet for the whole day, then tommorow i get on it will work again till it happens again. When i Diagnose my CONNECTION to see what wants wrong i usuallly get the message " Windows cannot find well known host www.microsoft.com using DNS, DNS server maybe down. So i just wanned to get it sorted so i dont have any problems and that i no my settings are ok =/What are your settings? How are you getting onto the web? Do you have a router? Which model?

The more INFO you give us the better we can help


Well all my settings are obtaining automatically, Yes I do have A model which is Netgear. Im not entirly sure how im getting on the web but after two days or so i cut off tottally and get the message that there something wrong with my dns server when i TRY and diagnose my connection. im trying to get other help to but i still havent got the perfect advice, i also did this

nslookup 192.168.1.1

and then i get something which says non-existent domain something like that. some im not sure whats wrong, sorry im not good with stuff like this im still learning my basics lol.Oh and also the message i recieve when i diagnose my connection is "Windows failed to find well known host www.micrsoft.com, DNS server maybe down.

I have a HP Dv6226 laptop running Windows 7 Ultimate (Evalution copy Build 7100) which I upgraded a few months back on-line from Window Vista.

I recently got some pop ups that kept flashing me virus alert and whenever i try to run any program it says "Application cannot be executed. The file  **** is infected......." (not even a command prompt or notepad can be opened but with multiple try sometime i get the command prompt but it is ridiculous).

Before looking into this forum i tried Installing MBAM - Malware byte in normal mode, but it blocks it from installing even if I try to rename it before downloading.

Then I GOOGLE'd and searched this forums and tried the instructions on a couple links. Superantispyware and a couple others were not getting installed at all. I get the installer screen and quickly it vanishes before i can access ANYTHING. i tried renaming it with .SCR instead of .exe but still same issue. 


I did luck out finally and succeed in installing hijackthis under the name iexplore.exe. Also my avast anti virys program found nothing after a full scan.

So I succesfully ran hijack this and then removed the following :

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)



Afterword I restarted computer and ran combofix and though I believe it stated compatibility issues with Windows 7 it just started running (I may have hit OK too many times?) So it did its 50 something stage scan then deleted a bunch of files then rebooted the computer.

Upon reboot computer MENTIONS it is missing some sort of .dll file I beleive (it was late and I didnt write down the name ugh) everything seems to be working fine now but the internet signal bar icon shows a big red x through it. It says not connected and no internet connection available. I know my wireless networkis working fine as I confirm that by USING my work laptop to connect to my wireless network normally.



When you troubleshoot it (by right clicking on top of icon and slecting troubleshoot problem) it says troubleshooting could not find the problem. However when you view detailed information (by clicking the link at the bottom of the nework diagnostic indow that said it couldn't find the problem). It lists that WLAN autoconfig service could not be started. So then I went to the services list and when I tried to manually start the WLAN autoconfig service, it gave me the following error:



Windows could not start the wlan autoconfig service on local computer error 1075: the dependancy service does not EXIST or has been marked for deletion

Can someone please help me get me internet working again? I have the log report from combo fix . The last thing I tried is doing a previous restore point but my restore point option was shut off so I don't have a previous restore point. HELP!

Run your ComboFix log thru Here...

Many new infections cripple the web and block any protection apps from being installed.
This tool will offer some suggestions you may try but it's best to recieve Expert assistance...
For that visit our Virus and Spyware section and post what logs you have.

I am running Windows XP on a Gateway laptop.  I just started having this problem yesterday and I've searched all the forums and haven't found an answer. 

Approximately five minutes after starting up the computer unexpectedly shuts down.  I don't think it's an overheating issue because when I'm in firefox it asks if I want to save the settings or close all tabs.  It gives me that option for about 3 seconds and then shuts everything down.  I tried running AdAware and Spybot Search and Destroy to see if I had some problem but to no avail.  I also tried system restore to an earlier date and I thought that fixed the problem.  The computer was working for a good 45 mins or so but then shut down unexpectedly again.  Since then it's been shutting down every 4-5 mins.  I'm in safe mode right now hoping it doesn't shut down before I finish typing this.  If you have any ideas please let me know!  Thanks!Are you running on battery or AC power? When running battery only the computer will shut down when battery power is too low. If the battery is old, it can show fully charged, yet still only have an up time of a few minutes.I'm running on AC power.  I think I solved the problem.  I went into gpedit.msc and made it so that no one is allowed to shut down.  This means that I have to do a harsh shut down everytime I want to shut down but it has temporarily solved my problem.  Maybe not the best solution but one that works for me for the time being...If anyone else has any ideas I'd love to hear them.  Thanks.You might LOOK at the Event Viewer and see what process was shutting you down. Quote from: tdooris197 on January 18, 2010, 06:34:40 AM

I'm running on AC power.  I think I solved the problem.  I went into gpedit.msc and made it so that no one is allowed to shut down.  This means that I have to do a harsh shut down everytime I want to shut down but it has temporarily solved my problem.  Maybe not the best solution but one that works for me for the time being...If anyone else has any ideas I'd love to hear them.  Thanks.

When using IE8 to open files stored on my computer, multiple windows open and close repeatedly. What could be the PROBLEM?What type files are you trying to open with IE?Downloaded ebooksWhat file format are they? Are they SUPPOSED to be opened in IE?Was previously able to open them with IE8. May have downloaded something that CAUSED the problems but have since run anti MALWARE and regisrty clening programs that corrected all other problems except this one.Okay, you should have started off with that information. Go to the malware section of this forum and follow the instructions in the announcement at the top of that page to make sure your system is indeed free of malware.

I searched the forums in an attempt to find if someone else suffered this problem. I found similar problems, but none of them are 100% what I'm grappling with.

The problem is simple and affects on every single game that is on my computer. Unreal III, FarCry2, Prototype, all of the games I play on the PC are only playable for about ten, fifteen minutes at most when without warning, the computer shuts down, and then starts up on its own. After it restarts, it takes me to a menu where it tells me that the computer as not shut down properly. It asks if I want to run in Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Command Prompt, and a few other options. The thing is, it only does this during games. All non-gaming programs run flawlessly.

I know it's not anything involving a bad graphics CARD or insufficient memory, I purchased a new graphics card less then four months ago, and it didn't fix the problem. I have 6 gigs of RAM, so I know the memory isn't an issue. The only paths I haven't explored yet are insufficient power supply, or overheating. I don't think it's overheating though but I could be WRONG. I constantly update the graphics card.





[Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]Overheating...DLoad install and run SpeedFan...
Post your tempsDuring gaming? If so, I'm not sure if the data will remain after the restart. You should be able to alt-tab between your game and the Windows desktop to observe SpeedFan while the game is running.

If not, at least post the temps without a game running.Okay the first image includes the temperatures before I played FarCry 2, and each one after that was saved in about five minute increments until the last one which was taken about 25 seconds before the computer shut off.

[Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]Right. All of those flame icons tell us that your system is too hot and your hardware thermal protection is shutting you down. You can see the temperature progression from one screenshot to the next as it gets hotter and hotter.

What's the spec on that fan? It MAXES out around 1800, and takes a while to get that high like its old or dirty. If it is supposed to be a 5000 RPM fan, that would definitely be the cause of your problem. Even if it is supposed to be a 3000 fan. But a large fan might spec 1800, so I don't know what it is supposed to be.

Did you build this yourself? Did you apply thermal paste between the fan and CPU? Is it a laptop? Is it on a hard surface that doesn't allow the cooling vents to be blocked? If it is a desktop or tower computer, remove the panels and observe the fans. The screenshot only shows one fan. Is it the CPU fan? Maybe the CPU fan is dead and the fan being monitored is a secondary fan case fan or power supply fan. So look for the CPU fan spinning, and search for another case fan to see if it is spinning, and check to see if the power supply fan is blowing out its vents.I purchased almost as is. I've only added some peripherals like speakers, custom keyboard and mouse, (default graphics card burned out and was replaced somewhat recently as stated above).

I just realized the "fire" icon implications and ran Speedfan without a game running and it's giving me the same thing. I guess I am overheating even when no games are running. I clean the fan every once in a while.

Not sure what you mean when you say 1800/3000/5000. I don't know how to determine if it's a fan that's supposed to run at that speed. RPM is Revolutions Per Minute, which is how fast the fan spins. My Athlon CPU uses a small fan at 5000 RPM. My Pentium 4 CPU uses a larger fan that spins at 3000 RPM. Since you have an Intel Quad CPU, I'm betting you have the same fan as my Pentium 4. So if you are only running 1800 RPM when you are supposed to be running 3000 RPM, you are getting only half your CPU cooling air supply.

You can contact Gateway to confirm the fan speed. Okay. I took off the side panel and kind of dusted off the fan, which is SURROUNDED by a large, black cylinder which I think funnels cool air onto the board. I think that the compound between the heat sink and the fan or whatever is getting old. Maybe not, I didn't check very well. But I left the side of it off and the computer is running a little bit cooler. How do I get the fan to run at full capacity?

You should replace it. They are not very expensive. You can try to remove it and lubricate it, but I would not consider that to be a reliable fix.Well I just tried something. I shut down the computer, started it up again and went to BIOS and realized that the fan regulation was on. I turned that off and continued and now I've almost gotten it to go three times faster than before. No overheating or anything as of yet. I'm going to play a game in a minute and see how it handles it.

[Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]Much BETTER. Only 2 red marks for increasing temps at Core 0 and Core 1. Keep an eye on those.

After creating a new data set (data base OR work processor) and selecting the
proper folder I want it saved in, I give it a name, select save and hit enter.  Now the trouble begins:  whenever I go back to retreive the new data set - it isn't where I
put it and I have to search the whole computer to find it.  And sometimes I can't
find it ANYWHERE in the computer, but if I go back into the Works software that
created it, there it is an the last used data set. 
Real Screwey if you ask me.  Can you tell me what's going on and how to make it
save the data set where I tell it to

Thanks for your time

Jerry
[email protected]

EMail addy removed to prevent SPAM.When you choose your Save folder, what folder are you choosing?

When you find your file with Search, what folder are you finding it in?

You can double check this by CLICKING "Save As" instead of "Save". "Save As" will bring up a DIALOG box showing you the path it is saving it to.I'm guessing you are saving within Works and not where you think you are. Check where it saves before you hit saveFirst:  Thanks to jkolak - I have a separate folder set up uner my name that I use to store my personal whatevers in.  I've been doing this since windows 95 with no
problem - until windows 7.
When I do find my saved file, there seems to be no logic in where it was saved to.
All I can say is - here and there and a couple of times a search turned up nothing, yet when I went back into works wp - there was 2 of my last data sets that couldn't be found!
And yes, on a n ew data set I always do 'save as'.
To sagebrush - thanks to you too.  But as you can see from above, bad guess but thanks anyway.

jddWin7 has "libraries'...
Did you check these for the missing files ?
On your user account in the Start menu open Documents...i'll bet you find them here.What is the path of your folder?

What is the path of the Works folder where you have found your files?
What is the path of your folder?  C:\Windows\Desktop\My Dataset

What is the path of the Works folder where you have found your files?
C"\Microsoft Work (I don't know - the Word Processor)
Did you find anything in the location Patio advised?

It's not a good sign that you cannot find things, yet you do not know the path that MS Works saves to.Yes, I have found some of my dataset in the 'libraries' but not all.
And as far as I know, when in Works, if it's and old dataset that is
being saved - in goes back to wherever it came from ( different places for different
datasets) but if it's a NEW dataset and you do a 'save as' it should be saved
wherever you tell it to be saved at, not some arbitrary folder that you never
heard of before.That's correct. UNFORTUNATELY, misplaced data is more likely to be a consequence of forgetting to change the default path when saving, or not noticing the path displayed before hitting save than any unreliability of Windows.

This is especially true when I am tired or in a hurry. Over many years of experience fighting Windows and being stubborn about wanting to use my own storage paths, I have learned that it is easier to go with the flow and use the OPERATING system the way it has been designed. This makes backups much less of a headache too.

As far as finding your missing files, I have also experienced your issue of Windows Search not being able to find files that I know are there, and when I follow the path with Explorer, they are indeed there, but for some reason Search could not find them. If you have enough idle time available on the computer, I would suggest allowing Index Service to index your entire computer. Then you can search for your missing files by file extension.Actually the index service does not need to be running for a complete search...
Use the *. method in the search window...
For example *.jpg will turn up all instances of .jpg files...

Be prepared for it to take awhile if you have lots of them.Many thanks to both jkolak and patio.  I'll press on from here and see if
I can let the system do what I don't want it to do?  I know that's not right
but you get the drift of it (I hope).  I do appreciate your help.
JerryBest of luck.

When I try to do a "system restore" I get a message that says the system restore did not work because "an unspecified error occurred during System Restore". Does anybody know what caused the error and how I can fix the problem so that I can restore back to some point in the past. Thanks for any suggestions.
Windows Vista
E MachineIf you can't do a System Restore the regular way...you can always try Safe Mode...

Check this out: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-system-restore/Hi Glitch
You were right. I did a safe mode and got a restore that worked like it is supposed to, HOWEVER, I tried to do a normal "system restore" and I got the same error message. Does this mean that I will always have to go to safe mode when I want to use "system restore" or is there some other answer?
Thanks for your time. BobNo, it means that Windoze System Restore sucks! I quit using SR a loooooooong time ago and started using this program>

http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/ERUNT/erunt.html

If you read the readme files you'll see why SR doesn't work.

Alan <>< Bobh,

Sometimes Vista will give you this error due to the amount of space you have allocated for System Restore. You can try adjusting the amount of space Vista allocates for System Restore, by following the instructions in this article: http://www.vista4beginners.com/System-Restore-Space-Used

Glad to hear you were able to perform the restore in Safe Mode...

Keep us posted...First of all let me explain. I am new to computers and am bumb.

Ale52
I downloaded your program but I am not sure how to use it. I am running Windows Vista and I did not see where the program said it would work with Vista. Can you explain further? Thanks Bob


Hi Glitch
I went into the C:/ disk and deleted all but the last restore point. This gave me 86.6 free of 103 GB. It was 73.1 free of 103 GB. At one point running your suggestions it showed max show copy STORAGE space 15.513 GB. How much should I change this to? I hope I have made things clear as to what I did. Thanks BobBob...

If I read you CORRECTLY, you're stating you have 15.513GB of a 103GB hard drive set aside for System Restore points? That's over 10% of your hard drive capacity. I don't think you need that much for System Restore.

If you followed the directions from the link I sent...you'll see the minimum amount of space you can allocate for System Restore, in Vista, is 300MB.

If you ran vssadmin list shadowstorage, per those directions, you'd be able to see how much space is allocated for System Restore.

My recommendation would be to use about 5% of your drive's capacity for System Restore...more if you want more restore points...it's ENTIRELY up to you. The more restore points you have, the more space used on the drive...however, the more restore points you have, the better off you'll be when and if you need to perform a System Restore in the future.Glitch
The last panel shows:
used shadow copy storage space: 1.051 GB
allotted shadow copy storage space: 3.202 GB
Maxinun shadow copy storage space: 15.513 GB
Do you think I need to change anything? I am still not running a normal restore. Thanks Bobbig bumb or little Quote from: Bobh on March 08, 2009, 12:44:53 PM

First of all let me explain. I am new to computers and am bumb.

Any help/links greatly appreciated;

I have a Dell E521 desktop with Vista Home Premium.

I booted it, got to the sign on screen, typed screen name, PW, and when I hit the return key, Windows proceeded to go into "Windows is Shutting Down" and rebooted back to the sign in screen, as though I had selected the “restart” option. It, again reached the sign in screen and repeats the restarting cycle.

I was able to reach my desktop for a brief moment after a restore option (and in safe mode) but seconds later got "Windows is Shutting Down"

I tried selecting several "safe mode" options but it would CONSISTENTLY go into "Shutting Down"

On selecting a restore point It would give the error MESSAGE that there was were errors on the drive . After selecting the prompt to scan/repair , I would get the message it COULD not be repaired (with no more options) and I would get the error message, to repair START up that resulted in "start up cannot be repaired."

I found an article, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894278 that describes a virus, Reloadmedude.exe. that would seem to somewhat explain the symptoms I have.

I would like to repair it but it may be easier in the long run to pull the drive and slave? it on another Vista desktop and get the my data off it before I reformat and reinstall Vista, which I would probably do regardless.

After searching the forums, I am unable to find a solution to a problem that is driving me nuts! My dsl modem from Qwest bit the dust and when they sent me a new one it was a Morotola that is wireless capable. Previously, I had used a Linksys wireless router for my laptop. I have been unable to get my HP Pavilion to connect to the internet. It recognizes and connects to my network, but I cannot BROWSE the internet. I have tried all of the troubleshooting I found in the forms with no success (all of the commands relative to ipconfig, etc.). When I run a diagnostic after being unable to connect to the Net, the log tells me that the winsock portion is fine and there are no problems. I spent hours in ONLINE chat/troubleshooting with Qwest and HP. I even had a stress test done on my computer hardware. If anyone has any ideas about what I can try, I would really appreciate the input.There was a previous problem where the person was using a wireless modem and that didnt let them connect either. I am thinking that these wireless modems are just really weak. Can you connect the old linksys router up to the wireless modem? I'm sure I can. I will try that. However, I brought my laptop in to my office and tried to connect here, also with no success. My coworker has no problem CONNECTING at the office, so I am still thinking it is some type of software issue on my HP. I did a system restore and down loaded all the new drivers for the net work card and modem. That didn't hlep either. Then it must be software issue. Are the drivers installed for the wireless card?Yes with the latest available from HP's website.What is make and model number of the laptop? Perhaps there is external hardware switch on laptop to turn wireless on/off?

Are you able to connect to internet using a "wired" connection? From any computer; desktop or laptop?It's an HP Pavilion. I don't believe it has a switch for the wireless modem. I am not able to browse the internet even when wired directly to the modem. I am able to ping and run ipconfig commands. Can you do a ping of google.com and tell us the results?Quote from: justdoyt on March 11, 2009, 04:32:57 PM

It's an HP Pavilion.

A little further info which I don't know if very helpful...when I run the daignostic when trying to connect, I get "warn -- no default gateway". Is this normal on a wireless connection?

i have windows xp home sp3 now INSTALLED in preferance to xp pro (xp pro was showing error 0xc0000005 for about 3 weeks and some other minor errors ie a virus.so i figured i have no real necessity for xp pro and a cheaper option was to get xp home! now i have xp home installed i still receive the popup (windows needs to shutdown internet explorer! to continue click ok) this popup also shows the error number 0xc0000005. from what i have sourced from M/soft they inform me that this is related to graphics driver updates in conjunction with javascript updates so to all people who have this problem ensure you are d/loading the appropriate java script to match your graphics driver. i have this problem popup specifically on M/soft pages others seem ok to date ! but i do find it extemely hard to believe that M/soft are supplying virus ridden cds for d/load population i do not know if my system is sweet yet as i just updated 10 mins ago but will let you all know the real deal!! virus-cd-whook the problem does still EXIST athough i have a rather old nvidia 2 mx/400 there is still compatible java script AVAILABLE in their archives files to which mine are installed and compatible, so it may be due to another scenario, possibly my 3 day old registered M/soft cd home sp3 contains the same virus that spiders cd had ! what are the chances ...i would not think so due to LACK of posts regarding the same error info. if ANYONE can ellaborate on this topic i would be extremely interested thank you. what is syntax this occured on the old xp pro with the same error number!! thanks

for me the red flag was the FACT that there is no memcp32.cpl32, and additionally I would wonder aloud how not loading a CONTROL panel file would somehow improve RAM usage.

mayu as well say, "here download my special program and put it in the run KEY but then change permissions so you can't access the key then reboot OH btw I dunno if this will work.Some RIGHT little jerks have been posting lately.

I have been waiting to switch from XP to Vista until I heard that it has become a reliable system. I have been hearing from users and CHECKING internet surveys and I still get the impression it is not a very good system.
Will you give me an objective viewpoint on this subject?Please, post some computer info:
- processor type, amount of RAM (hold Windows logo key, hit Pause/Break key)
- hard drive size/free space (open "My Computer", right click on hard drive letter, click "Properties")
Athlon 64x2 dual core 5600+ 2.91 ghz processor
3.5 gb ramLooks good enough. Make SURE to run clean install, not an upgrade.Quote from: Zorgon on March 09, 2009, 10:27:55 PM

Athlon 64x2 dual core 5600+ 2.91 ghz processor
3.5 gb ram

keep XP and wait for windows 7

Why?

VISTA has a lot of compatability issues with software aswell as hardware

As we all know, Vista is packed with bugs and issues

As we all know, Chicago is packed with bugs and issues

As we all know, Memphis is packed with bugs and issues

As we all know, Cairo is packed with bugs and issues...

as we all know, Whistler is packed with bugs and issues

I know that most of computer problems are caused by the user. I seem to be having a ton of trouble keeping out of trouble on my computers. So here is the problem, I have windows vista home premium and have a TOSHIBA laptop. The problem is my browser. When i try and download something it only GOES a quarter to halfway and then stops. I also am having trouble when i click on a link getting to that link. When I click on the link the computer doesnt want to go to that page i just get a blank screen on my WEB browser. I have norton 2009 antivirus and have run ad-aware se personal as well as easy cleaner. I am on an unsecured NETWORK...I know, I know I shouldnt be but I can never get to the main computer to set up the NEW router. So guys whats my problem why all this downloading trouble with every computer I have had??? I know it is something I am doing and I hope this is enough info. THANKS!!

You say you've had this on every machine? So it's not just a single instance on that one computer?

Why can't you get access to the router?yes its not just a single instance, i could probably get access to the router this weekend. Its in my room mates room and she is really crabby when i go in there and mess with things even though its my router and computer. The last computer it happened on was a desktop that had XP it was a compaq. I am very confused and hope you can help me.

i dont know if this has to do with windows VISTA, norton or whatever. but when ever i down load adobe flash player it WORKS for a DAY and then when i go to another website the next day it says i need to install flash player. my computer says it is still on it, but i guess its not REGISTERING that its there when im online.. or i really have no idea. but anyways if someone knows what is going on or how to fix it please let me know ! im sooo sick of having to download it day after day. THANKS so much !If you visit http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/ now, what it tell you?i've tried that. it doesnt help. thanks though.Well, what does it tell you? Does it report that you have a version of Flash installed?yah, and when i go to my applications it says its on there but if i search for it it says its not installed. i found one that i can download to a zip file so i tried that.. i guess ill figure out if it worked if its still working tomorrow. ha. thanks for your help. ill post on here tomorrow if it worked.

well exactly how much ram can the motherboard support? Can the PC even support more than 4gb?Probably not. But at the same TIME some older chipsets can only CACHE up to a certain address. For example- RAM addresses past 64MB or 128MB or so forth will not be cached, causing all use of memory past the cacheable range to always be accessed without the cache controller.

So what, some people think- it is still FASTER then disk! And they are right- except windows loads from the top of memory down, which means that almost all day to day tasks with memory will not be done through the cache controller.

I haven't a CLUE why this happens- most Cache limitations are PRESENT in Pentium 1 and Pentium 2 systems and their respective chipsets (the 440BX being an example- the first pentium compatible chipset only allowed for 64MB of RAM to be cached.

mid to late P2's as well as the K6-2 typically had a Cacheable range of 256MB.

the Cacheable ranges are usually announced on the post screen shown before attempting to boot.I guess having a lot of memory is good but there's gotta be a point when you don't need so much memory. Exactly how many programs are you intending to run at a given time and all? With win vista, a gig of ram takes care of windows vista's background processes and a gig or a gig and ahalf of ram should do you good unless you're some uber computer user breaking in....

I have a wireless router that I want to use to connect my laptop to the internet. When I bought the router, my computer connected perfectly WELL to the internet. However, I took the laptop to college and used it on the internet there for a few months. Now that I am back at home trying to connect to the internet using the wireless router again, my computer can't connect. My computer won't even connect to the internet when it is plugged directly into the modem.

It says that I am connected to the wireless network, but when I open a browser, the internet doesn't work. Signal strength is excellent.

I know the wireless router is okay since my home desktop computer connects to the internet just fine when plugged into it. I think some settings may have been changed on my laptop when I took it with me to college. How can I get my laptop to connect to the internet through the wireless router again?

I run Windows Vista on my Toshiba Satellite laptop. My router is made by DynexUnplug the router for 30 seconds.
Plug it back in, and wait another minute, and try to reconnect to it. Also try directly plugging your computer back in at this time.

I'm guessing its your parents internet as well? Make sure they paid their bill, if they dont have a computer or use the internet, they may have canceled.

Second, on the computer having the problems, press the Start menu button, and type in:
cmd
right click "CMD" and click "Run as Administrator"
In command prompt (CMD), type:

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns

Some of these steps may take longer than others.


Still not working?
On the wireless icon NEXT to the system clock in the system tray/taskbar, right click the wireless, and go to "Repair" (It may also be called Troubleshooting) it should automatically try to detect the problem. Be sure to tell us what it says.
Quote from: Zylstra on March 14, 2009, 05:32:19 PM

Second, on the computer having the problems, press the Start menu button, and type in:
cmd
right click "CMD" and click "Run as Administrator"
In command prompt (CMD), type

Your in Vista, the start menu should be a search bar, and you should be able to click the start menu and just directly type CMD, however, if this is not the case, click:
Start> Run
type CMD, and click "Run as Administrator" in the run menu.

Hi, i was hoping some of you may be able to help as the Adobe support seem to be a bit of a joke. I recently GOT a copy of there Design Premium package through my university, once i installed it half of the programs wouldnt open. They would show up in processes but not applications.. I wouldnt get any errors or anything, they just simply werent there.

After some research i discovered that a lot of the times the install doesnt work unless all adobe products are completely uninstalled from the computer. So ive been using this tutorial http://www.pixel2life.com/publish/tu...eir_solutions/ to remove it completely from my hard drive. However ive come a bit stuck where im supposed to start using the CMD box. I use the rmdir /s command and it says the folder doesnt exist, whereas i know it does because i right CLICKED on the folder path and pasted it into the box. And with the takeown command i dont understand what filename im supposed to put in?

I hope that makes some sense, any help with any of it would be really appreciated. Im using Vista 64 bit if that helps at all.

TomWhen I go to your link, it brings me only to the MAIN page, so I really don't know, where the tutorial is LOCATED.

Win Xp Home
V 5.1.26
SP3
128MG Ram (I know I need more); fiscally I'm forced to keep old systems alive as is. I'll modernize this year coming.

I cannot open .PPS or .ppt files when they are received as an attachment in Window Outlook Express 6. I keep windows up to date daily. I'm not ready to utilize the free openoffice.org

I successfully downloaded the Micro Soft Power Point Viewer (I do not own the MS Office suite). I can open pp files when saved to any other folder IE; My Documents.

From O/L Express I can save the attachment to a folder for opening later but when I try to open it from O/L I get this MSG.

"This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel".

When I open the Folder Options control panel and scroll down the list of associations and file extentions I have listed the following:

.pps MS PP Slide Show
.ppsm
.ppsx
.ppt For MS Presentations
.pptx

On a similar note I have a second extention opening problem.

From a streaming video site like "MetaCafe' I downloaded to save a .flv file. From the My Video's folder I cannot open these TYPE files.

Windows media player only directs me to the internet to find a solution. Is not .flv files routine and used by many? Have you tried R clicking on the file and then selecting "open with", then choose the power point viewer. It has worked on every other computer I have built except the new one with vista.It doesn't matter WHETER I dd click it or rt click it. When I rt click attachment
in this case the drop down menue doesn't ask me what I want to use to open the file. Only the 'Run or Cancel tabs' of the Windows pop up appears.

get Klite Codec Pack for your media deals and have the software just get the defaults done for you and you play all ok.

Also I think you are asking ... "open with" option is missing and you want to have that option restored so you see it when you right-click on a file in windows explorer and I see you use Win XP. Now, I'm not sure why it's gone but try this ... Copy entire TEXT you see in gray box below to notepad, save and name it openwith.reg to a folder or desktop or somewhere you can find the file. Then double click the file you just made and say yes when it prompts if you want to add the info to registry.

Code: [Select]Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Open With]
@="{09799AFB-AD67-11d1-ABCD-00C04FC30936}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Open With EncryptionMenu]
@="{A470F8CF-A1E8-4f65-8335-227475AA5C46}"


You can also try hold down shift when you right click you should get the open with command, that's how you got to it before microsoft made it part of the standard right click menu.



But the attachments, you are saving to your hard drive off of your email, not trying to open without saving first?
Quote from: tpolcha on March 13, 2009, 10:14:53 PM

When I open the Folder Options control panel and scroll down the list of associations and file extentions I have listed the following:

.pps MS PP Slide Show
.ppsm
.ppsx
.ppt For MS Presentations
.pptx

I cannot open .PPS or .ppt files when they are received as an attachment in Window Outlook Express 6. I keep windows up to date daily. I'm not ready to utilize the free openoffice.org

I successfully downloaded the Micro Soft Power Point Viewer (I do not own the MS Office suite). I can open pp files when saved to any other folder IE; My Documents.

All I have to do is double click the file. It will automatically summons the power point viewer to open and play it. The viewer works correctly as advertised.

Be advised, I will be off the www for a while taking care of business. Lets keep the idea's flowing all before I begin making changes to a registry.

I appreciate your idea's.

Thanks.

I have a desktop with XP and an HP Photosmart printer. My laptop is Vista. I finally got the printer INSTALLED and working and it printed just fine for a WEEK. Now where the status is it says Error. It won't print from my laptop now but it PRINTS fine from my desktop.

It's set to share and all that it's just not working.

Any IDEAS what I can do? I tried uninstalling and reinstalling and that didn't help it.

Thanks!

Mine is a DESKTOP running Vista.

I have two physical DRIVES. Drive 0 and drive 1. Drive 0 is 40 gig and drive 1 is 500.
Drive 0 has three partitions: C, D, F. Drive 1 is G. The optical drive is E. There is a bootable Vista on C,D and G,
This all sort of happened when I had to reinstall Vista and erase Ubuntu. I didn't totally choose, a program did this for me.
When I boot I get offered a choice, either C or D. After that I lose track (forget) which partition I am in.
Now here is my question (problem).

Is there a handy way to tell what partition I am in after I'm up and running?

THANKS for any COMMENTS,
Ivan CopasThat's a convoluted setup.
If I were you I would just wipe out that drive and make one big partition. Then install windows on it.

You know my opinion about Windows power saving options, don't you?

I'm sure you Googled a bunch before posting?
http://www.google.com.hk/search?num=20&hl=en&q=xp+slow+to+resume+standby&btnG=Search&meta=&aq=f&oq=
http://www.google.com.hk/search?hl=en&q=fix+xp+standby&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&oq=

hi i'm new here and i hope to get some answers.Now my pc got a new harddrive because the old one got busted everything worked fine until yesterday.I came home and started up my computer and then it freezed for a bit on the loading screen and then gave me this text ntrdl is missing press ctrl+alt+del to continue.I tryed that but it didin't help so i reebooted then i OPENED the boot menu and started it from there.Now everything on my computer works fine,games,internet,music etc and no crashes so far and i checked my new harddrive witch is 45% full and it said that my hardrives are ok,gpu,prossessor.motherboard everything ok.Then today it happend again so i reebooted and started it up from the boot menu and everything works fine yet again.So could SOMEONE tell me whats wrong?

sorry for my english i'm finnishWhat Operating System is this?

If this is Windows XP, do you have the Windows XP CD?

If so, perform a Repair Install:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

If you don't have the CD, you can borrow one.i got this message once..Its about the boot sequence..i accidentally left a floppy in the floppy DRIVE and got this message.

Check your boot sequence in BIOS.
Access it with F12(Dell)
But if yours isnt a Dell just let us know.sorry to keep you guys waiting.Now i got the problem fixed i restored my system with my recovery disks,but now i have another problem i have two c drives. yesterday when i started up my computer i installed a few things and everything worked fine then today i started up my computer it started up on a different drive so the drive i installed stuff on yesterday is called drive d and now my computer is running on drive c witch is quite empty.I have four harddrives c,d,e,l yesterday i only had 3 c,d,e *CENSORED* could someone tell me whats going on because its a bit annoying that my computer randomly starts up on c or d drive and i have to install everything i installed yesterday again......OH and i'm running on vista 32 bit sp1
Thanks

create another ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT and SEE if you can download files from there.

Hi,

I'm new to this site and HOPE I'm posting in the right place.

I have an Acer 5610 laptop with Windows XP Professional 2002 SP3 installed.

A couple days ago I was trying to put some video clips (from a Sony SR55EE - which I have done numerous times before) onto a disc when my laptop crashed. A BLUE screen came up saying 'Windows has encountered an error' or something; it went to fast to read it all. The laptop restarted so I tried again. Same thing happened...several times. This then caused a registry error.

I got the registry error fixed and today I thought I'd have another go at creating a disc. Laptop crashed again. I uninstalled the Sony software and re-installed it. No help it continues to crash every time.

I thought I would take it into a shop to get it fixed so I decided to back up my files onto disc. Again it crashed (the same blue screen every time).

Now I don't know what to do. I can't back-up, system restore won't WORK, I can't do anything.

Could it be a problem with the tray where the disc goes?
Do I have to reformat and hence lose everything?

PLEASE HELP. I'M GOING INSANE

Thanks

Rachel

ps please use basic language when replying because I ain't that computer literate!!!Laptops aren't my forte, but it sounds like the CD drive went out and is making BSOD's when writing.

May end up having to replace the drive.BSODs???Sorry.... Blue Screen Of DeathHave you tried performing a System Restore in Safe Mode?

If it doens't work, get a Windows XP CD and perform a http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm.*** 1. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Advanced tab (Vista: click Advanced system settings).
3. Under Startup and Recovery, click Settings to open the Startup and Recovery dialog box.
4. Clear the Automatically restart check box, and click OK the necessary NUMBER of times.
5. Restart your computer for the settings to take effect.

*** Navigate to: C:\Windows\Minidump folder.
If you see any .dmp files, zip all of them, and attach zipped file to your NEXT reply.
Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on March 15, 2009, 09:20:55 AM

Have you tried performing a System Restore in Safe Mode?

If it doens't work, get a Windows XP CD and perform a http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm.

Basicaly, when I turn on the computer and after WINDOWS finishes LOADING [vista] the colors are all off as if the contrast is wrong, but after attempting to change the contrast in the graphics card SETTINGS there was no change.

However, when I tried running a GAME it looked fine.

I have no idea whats wrong with it... Help?

Thanks!Reinstalled video driver?

when i start my computer,it apperes this message,
copy \system32\hal.dll.please post what WINDOWS you are using? Maybe windows CD can REPAIR startup errors, I KNOW vista cd can do it or if you have windows upgrade you can do in place upgrade and FIX the system files to good shape.

Hello guys, hopefully one of you can help me.
I have a Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit Laptop that I was playing a movie on when it shut down. Now if I boot it into windows I can only get to the Please Wait screen. I have waited for an HOUR and it will not go away. I can boot into safe mode and I tried restoring the computer to over a month ago but the problem was not solved. I have a boot log attached. If you could help me with this that would be great.
I also did a MD5 check sum of the drivers directory on a working system and this one and the results are also attached.

[attachment deleted by admin]Do you have the Windows Vista DVD?

If so, perform a Repair Install.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.htmlQuote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on March 13, 2009, 06:26:03 AM

Do you have the Windows Vista DVD?

If so, perform a Repair Install.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html

To access the Toshiba recovery partition, power off the laptop. Hold down the 0 (zero) key and turn the laptop on. Keep holding down the zero key until the TOSHIBA logo appears, where you should start tapping the zero key repeatedly. Stop if the unit beeps or when the TOSHIBA logo disappears. The screen should flash ** HDD RECOVERY MODE ** for a split second, then load the Toshiba recovery program right from the hard drive.

Note that this erases all data, and reloads all factory default software. Be sure to back up all your important personal data beforehand!

If you can't boot, can you some way format the harddrive?

You should explain the consequences of this before making it a suggestion...

I have re-installed my Vista after a system crash, but it shows I have now no Bios installed can anyone tell me what I can do please
Thank you
Traceyyou need to post the EXACT error MESSAGE that you are getting so the people here can better help you.once you have everest installed come here! GO to the TOP of the drivers index see patios DIRECT link to everest. or more information to please!i.e what machine/motherboard.

i have a pc with 160 gb hard disk i have saved my all personal pictures in drive e: and all movies in drive f:
i had windows vista home premium i had to uninstall it and I installed windows XP pro sp3
i checked my files in drive E: and F: my files are in partitions but i can not open my pictures and videos or rename them copy into another partition i see they have size and it seems they are not fake
windows tells there is program that does not allow to open them
i tried safe MODE too but no RESULT. I reinstalled XP and strange case happened
i can open my videos in drive F: now and i can not open my pictures in drive E:
and i reinstalled XP again but i can not open pictures yet .
i think there is a problem in formatting of partition.who does know about this problem?
How many partitions do you have?
Is Windows installed on C?
Was only C partition formatted?
What exactly do you mean, you can't open pictures?If you FORMAT all bets are off....
You may have formatted the WRONG partition.
Try taking ownership first...
ClickyHow many partitions do you have?
4
Is Windows installed on C?
YES
Was only C partition formatted?
YES and also D
What exactly do you mean, you can't open pictures?
when i check partition i see my all files and they have their own icons i open them by "windows picture and fax viewer" it tells : no preview available and Nero photosnap viewer tells : file is not exist
this problem is exist for other types such as text and doc files too
when i open a text file in this partition it tells it is not exist
when i copy new files such as picture or text or video to this partition now . i can open new photos but i can not open old photos before installing windows XP

Try to take the ownership of the FOLDER, where pictures are located: http://www.winxptutor.com/ownership.htmQuote from: patio on March 16, 2009, 02:51:04 PM

If you format all bets are off....
You may have formatted the wrong partition.
Try taking ownership first...
Clicky

hello, i'm PatiDee ... i have a Gateway laptop, model MT6821, Vista Operating System, purchased March '07 ... browser was INTERNET Explorer, just switched to FoxFire in an effort to correct this problem, however, it did not work ... problem is whenever i go to this particular GAMBLING website (AOL games, free play), after two or THREE hands of Blackjack i get kicked off, not off the Internet, off the website ... i've complained to Time Warner Cable thinking that it was the new RoadRunner service that i just got, but they claim it is the 'software' that came with my computer ... i tried to discuss with a Gateway Rep at an on-line chat, but since my computer is no longer under warranty, they cannot assist me ... they suggest i contact Gateway Support and PAY a FEE to have it diagnosed. (in the past, i played weekly, however in recent months i have not been going to that website at all ... i used to be able to play for hours WITHOUT interruption). any suggestions? THANK you in advance.from my own personall experience you gotta pay to play ! have they sent you an invitational email yet! have you denied thier invitation! you have obviously had a chat to the operator ! there for you are unfortunatly ""a marked man"" so to speak !! i would put my not"real"" money on it that your machine will run any other casino though! try http//www.goldvipclub.casino.. safe zone for those who dare! yet no such problems will arise again! happy punting.Its free if you follow the correct procedure( i have it ) huh! employed?Having fun ? ?ELVIROS...

Laptop in question: HP Pavilion DV2000, running Windows Vista Home (I think 32-bit).

Today, I was using my laptop, running on battery power only. Unfortunately, the battery no longer locks. I moved the laptop and the battery fell out. Naturally, as was not plugged in to an external power source, my laptop shut off.

Upon re-inserting the battery (and plugging in the laptop to an external power source for good measure), I received the "Windows Error Recovery" screen, presenting me with:

SAFE Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Start Windows Normally

I tried "Start Windows Normally", and after a LOADING screen (Microsoft Corporation at bottom), then the screen went black. I could see the mouse on screen, yet Vista would not boot up.

I manually shut down my computer and this time selected "Safe Mode": same thing, loading screen, then screen goes black with mouse.

I then hit "F7" to get to the "Advanced Boot Options":

Repair your computer
Safe mode
Safe mode with networking
Safe mode with command prompt
Enable boot logging
Enable low resolution video (640 × 480)
Last Known Good Configuration (advanced)
Directory services restore mode
Debugging mode
Disable automatic restart on system failure
Disable Driver Signature Enforcement
Start Windows normally

I tried the options in BOLD, and the same thing happened each time: loading screen, then screen goes black with mouse, Vista does not load.

I also tried the "Repair your computer" OPTION, which got me to the "System Recovery Options" screen where I didn't know how to proceed...(so I simply restarted, never actually getting to the loading screen).

The only other possible thing was the fact that I had unchecked a few Nvidia options in "Startup" using "msconfig" (all of which were not necessary on startup). However, after doing this, I was able to restart the computer twice without any problems (before the battery fell out), so I'm pretty sure this isn't the problem.

I'm so lost!Does someone know anything about "Startup Repair" and how I would go about it?

Plus, does "Startup Repair" or "System Restore" leave me at risk for losing files? I ask simply because I have a lot of files which I have not backed up -- and I don't WANT "System Restore" to take my computer back too far (assuming before I downloaded my pictures, music, etc.)System Restore will only affect Windows files and nothing else....
Startup Repair will wipe all your Data and apps and take the machine back to Day One status...1) I was told that Vista creates restore points automatically at regular intervals (around every 24 hours of use) as well as whenever updates are installed. So I was surprised that when I went to System Restore, I HAD NO RESTORE POINTS...!? So I got stuck there.

2) I then tried to acess "Startup Repair" by inserting the DVD that came with my laptop. However, mine is a "Recovery DVD" and did not have the option for "Startup Repair", only to recover the entire system. So I got stuck there as well.

3) I even tried checking out the "Repair your computer" option in the "Advanced Boot Options" menu [F7 to get Windows Boot Manager, then F8 to get "Advanced Boot Options"]. "Repair your computer" then brought me to "System Recovery Options", where it gave me the options:

-"To access recovery options log on as a local user."
-"To access the command prompt as well, log on using an administrator account."

4) For the heck of it, I even did the diagnostic that checks the hard drive for error (found under "Windows Boot Manager"), and when I came back to see what had happened, it had completed and restarted the computer.

I really don't want to lose my files...If you can wait awhile Broni and a few others here have had experience with the Vista repair process...i have yet to TRY it out.

I KEEP forgetting, you're running 64-bit, so AVZ log is not really clear, but I can't see anything interesting there.
What about patio's questions?Quote

Free SPACE on hard drive ?
Defragged lately ?
Disk clean been run ?
Indexing service on or off ?
Checked to see how many apps run at startup ?

While looking in msconfig "startup" I find I have a box ticked to run on startup, but it has no startup Item name or command name. Is it safe to untick this? The reason I was looking in the startup Items is that I am having PROBLEMS with programs not loading into the taskbar, sometimes they will, other times they WONT. The volume contol for instance will when it feels LIKE it, as will webroot spy sweeper. Other times no problem at all. The only thing on that line is
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVer.....


Thanking you in advance.Make sure you have free Ram, ENOUGH free space on the HDD and your CPU is not running at 100% for long periods of time.

Point to open spot between start and time on the taskbar. Right CLICK and choose Task Manager from the popup menu. Check the stats.

Shut down programs not needed.
Buy more Ram
Clean your HDD
Do all updates
Run your antivirus and antiad
Clean out all temp files
Remove all old programs from HDD
Clean your registryDownload HijackThis:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
by clicking on Download HijackThis Installer
Install, and run it.
Post HijackTHis log.

NOTE. If you're using Vista, right click on HijackThis, and click Run as Administrator

Need to find out the date my hard drive was reformatted. I'm using Vista Ultimate.try GOING to start&GT;computer
double click on the C:/ drive
put your mouse over the folder called Windows
It will tell you when the date it was created (when you INSTALLED the opterating system which is when it got formated also probably) Thanks. But that did not show the correct date. I appreciate your suggestion though. Can you think of any other way?Welcome to the CH forums.

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Whenever I open a new page there is some programme on my computer that triggers another page to open up automatically which is related to the page I am opening. For example if I open a page related to travel the other page that opens up is one that is of a travel service company. Can anybody help me with some software or method for solving this matter. Thanks in advance for your help.Is this Internet Explorer?http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/browserhijack.mspx

( All the following information from the above site. )

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Restoring a hijacked browser
The following six tips can help restore your browser's settings:

1. Stop cascading pop-up windows.

If a seemingly endless number of pop-up windows appear on your screen, you'll probably want to stop the deluge first. To do this in Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 while using Internet Explorer:

1.
Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, click Task Manager, and then click the Processes tab.

2.
Click IEXPLORE.EXE, and then click the End Process button.


This closes all instances of Internet Explorer. Then you can re-open the program to continue browsing as usual. To help prevent future attacks, you should also have a pop-up blocker turned on. To turn on the pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer 7:

1.
Click Tools menu, click Internet Options, and then click the Privacy tab.

2.
In the Pop-up Blocker box, select the Block pop-ups check box. Click OK.


If you still experience the other effects of a hijacked Web browser, try the following:

2. Install preventive software such as the kinds mentioned in the preceding PREVENTING browser hijacks section. Many browser hijacking programs can be identified and REMOVED by downloading, installing, and running these programs.

3. Run the malicious software removal TOOL. This can catch some, but not all, kinds of hijacking software.

4. Reset Internet Explorer settings. If you're using Internet Explorer and your home page has been changed, you can OFTEN reset it yourself.

• Close any Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer windows that are currently open.

• Open Internet Explorer.

• Click Tools, and then click Internet Options.

• Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset.

• In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, click Reset.

• When Internet Explorer finishes restoring the settings, click Close, and then click OK.

• Close Internet Explorer.


Your changes will take effect the next time you open Internet Explorer.

5. Disable add-ons. Many browser hijackings come from add-ons, also known as ActiveX controls, browser extensions, browser helper objects, or toolbars. These items can improve your experience on a Web site by providing multimedia or interactive content, such as animations. However, some add-ons can cause your computer to stop responding or display content that you don't want, such as pop-up ads.

To learn how to disable add-ons in Windows Vista or Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), read How do browser add-ons AFFECT my computer?

6. Removing unwanted programs with the Add/Remove feature

If you're ready to try some advanced removal methods, the Microsoft Help and Support article Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software provides additional steps you can take, including how to use the Add/Remove feature, the built-in program remover, and the program finder in Windows Explorer.

7. Empty the Recycle Bin when you've finished these steps, especially if you've removed an unwanted program. Then restart your computer.">>>>

So here is the queston before I waste my time with an install.

I have a Dell XPS M1530 -> came with VISTA Home Premium -> Upgraded to Ultimate

I have a Desktop with XP PRO -> Can I do a fresh install of Vista Home Premium on my desktop?


THANKS,

JohnIf you have a home premium disk then yes