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I have been getting the blue screen over and over. Sometimes it will go a week before it happens, sometimes a couple of weeks or days. They say different things. One time it said:
A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
The technical stuff comes next:
Stop:0X0000002W(OXOO1904AA,OXB3CAC6BC,OXB3CAC388,O X8O7C1F6)
Ntfs.sys-Address 8A07C1F6 base at 8A06C000,DateStamp 47918a96

Collecting data for crash dump
Initializing disk for crash dump
Beginning dump of PHYSICAL memory
Dumping physical memory to disk:100
Physical dump complete

It ALSO talks about restarting and RUNNING scandisk.

Another time it said:

IRQL Not less or equal
Stop: 0X0000000A (0X00000054,0X00000018,0X00000001,0X821CDFE9)

This time it said:

Check with your hardware vendor for any BIOS updates. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing.
Stop: 0X0000007E (0XC0000005,0X8206EFA8,0X8AD83C18,0X8AD83914)

I have an Acer Aspire 320 g HARD drive, 3 g RAM, Dual processor.

Thanks. As I said in your duplicate post, I've never heard of a 2W error

Computer is a Dell XPS M1530.


I just opened my laptop for the first time in a month and when I went to open Microsoft Excel 2007, I get this message: "This file does not have a program ASSOCIATED with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Set Associations control panel." I alse get this message when I TRY to open any other Microsoft Office programs. And when I try to open something such as Yahoo Messenger or The Sims, I get a message that says: "C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\mscorwks.dll could not be LOADED." Any help with these PROBLEMS will be greatly appreciated since I go back to school in a week and need these programs. Thank you.

the computer is a Sony Vaio and operates on windows Vista.

we use satt internet with a wireless router. The computer has been updated on virus issues and will connect to the net fine most of the time. but after being idol for a while the net will LOOSE connection yet the wireless card is pickiing up router and there is no issues with the actual satt connection. Normally I have to restart the computer and the connection comes back with no problems. Though alot of the times the laptop will not fully restart. It goes to a screen saying "computer restarting" and will just sit there and never restart.. I have to turn the power off and back on. Then the operating system comes to the black screen and ASKS if i want to start in normal mode or safe mode. I click normal mode and it starts back up fine until the net locks up again.. It usually RUNS fine as long as i dont sit idle long enough for the screen saver to come up. Any help on the issue is would be appreciated.

geerayDownload

Malwarebytes
and
SAS

Run full scans and see what comes up you may also want to try

AVG
If you have no anti-virus software
yes i went thru the steps of cleaning up viruses on this site. I have malwarebyte, SAS, and AVI virus protection.. All should be up to date. I posted those logs before and used CCcleaner and HiJack this. I recently pasted my hijack this logs on the DATABASE thing on this site. Got good feedback from that.

Whenever I watch videos online (YouTube etc.) Vista crashes after 15 min. or more. My system in completely stable otherwise. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Vista & SP1
Intel C2D E4500
GA-P35-DS3L
4G-OCZ2P800R22GK PC6400
eVGA / Forsa GEFORCE 8500GT 256MB
Seagate 320GB 7200RPM
OCZ StealthXtreme 600w SLI
Coolermaster 690 Case
Download and install Speed Fan

Post what the temperature READINGS are.CPU is 34C IDLE and got up to 46C doing a benchmark.
Board temps are 34C.Hmmm.....TEMPERATURES look fine.

When did this problem start?

Also, what Internet Browser?The OP is getting suppressed Blue Screens of Death.

OP: please do this:

Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced System Settings (upper left hand corner) -> under "Startup and Recovery," click the Settings button -> uncheck "Automatically Restart" -> Apply -> OK.

Try watching a VIDEO online again. This time, the machine won't reboot. You'll get the REAL Blue Screen of Death.

Write down EVERYTHING on the Blue Screen and post it here.not the same person but i have the same thing happening

BSoD says the following: (shortened)

Quote

APC_INDEX_MISMATCH
*** STOP 0X00000001 (0X9E444C41,0X00000000,0XFFFF0000)
*** WIN32K.SYS base at 9E444C410000 datestamp 49edb076

I recently reformated my laptop ( Acer travelmate 4650) And this time INSTEAD of INSTALLING Windows XP on it i chose to install Vista. My computer worked perfectly for about one month or so, but after that i STARTED getting crashes and sometimes the driver did recover. But im getting sick of it now because it happens far to often Can this have anything to do with that my video driver does not support Vista? :O i have Nividia GeForce Go 6600/64 MB VRAM.
Please Help!

Thanks Did you install ALL Vista drivers for that laptop including the Chipset drivers ?Ehmm Im not so sure of it, but i have been running XP on it before SINCE it was and XP when i first GOT it, never had any problems...until i installed vista :O i've tried downloading the latest drviers but i get the error messege saying that its the wrong driver :S:S:SVista requires Vista drivers...they will be at Acer's site.Ok, thanks i will try cleaning my system now and if the problem presist i will try doing so

My computer spec is:
Intel quad core @2.40 GHz,
4gb Ram,
NVIDIA Geforce 8800 GT 2gb.

I am with wanadoo/orange BROADBAND using a 802.11 USB 2.0 adaptor (Inventel), i dont know if that MEANS anything to anyone.

PROBLEM: The wireless internet connection runs smoothly with no PROBLEMS whilst browsing websites and downloading files, however whilst playing an online game (for example: counterstrike source) my internet suffers from sudden 'bursts of lag' roughly once every 60 seconds. These lag bursts cause the game to freeze momentarily (roughly 2 seconds, never more, never less). Apart from these lag bursts online GAMES run very smoothly with no problems whatsoever.

any help appreciated, thanks!

JoeTemporarily disable your A/V apps...
Shut down any unneccessary running apps in the Tray.

See if things improve.I just tried and still no luck

My old computer I had inventel/wanadoo software installed and was ok, maybe the drivers for the adaptor isnt installed?!
I would install the wanadoo software however I seem to be having a problem on Vista.

Thanks. Joe.

I recently build my own COMPUTER using windows vista-64 bit and everything works great! However I went out and bought a new DVD/CD burner so I could make DVDs and audio CDs using windows Media player and windows media center. Currently when I use iTunes, I am able to make audio CD's but when i try to use the windows software, i GET an error saying Media Player could not write the file to the disc. I've already tried different brands of CDs, and changing the writing speed of the drive itself but all with no luck. I want to believe its just a defective drive but on the other hand it can burn data CD's and audio ones using iTunes just FINE so does anybody know what the problem could be?

System Details:

Windows Vista 64-bit OS
Intel CORE 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
Western Digital 750 GB HDD
HIS RADEON HD 4670 (512 MB GDDR3 Memory)
HP dvd1140 DVD-RAM/CD-ROM drive (with litescribe)
Gigabyte EP45-UD3P Motheboard
OCZ Platinum RAM (2x2GB)
Windows Defender (Spyware)
AVG Free Antivirus

I would appreciate any help. . . DLoad and try CDBurnerXPro...FREE
If it works then it's a WMP issue...if it doesn't i suspect the DVD laser in the burner is shot.

when i boot my computer and it gets to the login SCREEN it reboots. i tried using safe MOOD but it does the same. i replaced the harddrive but i think the guy who put in new parts for me installed a new motherboard he tried to update the bios and the driver failed but i dont think he noticed. does anyone know how i can wipe the bios?The BIOS is not the issue...
You need to find out what the sam heck this yahoo did to your machine and post more info...Who put in the parts for you?

A tech at a store, licensed under the store to do work?
Or some guy that your cousins use for dogsitting?

If it was a guy at a store or tech DEPARTMENT, I would take it back with a fair amount of yelling.it was a friends dad who does a lot with computers. and its cool IM just going to replace the mother board and yes if it was a licencsed tech i would take it back with a whole HEAP of yelling. o and thanks for replying.In the future try to stay away from a BIOS update unless you specifically need one. They can be more trouble than they are worth.

Well it's my bro cpu not mine. He got Vista, and he just upgrade his processor to i7, ram to 4g ddr3 and he change his motherboard.
Before he bring it to shop to upgrade his computer, it's fine, but it started freezing when he turn on his computer after the upgrade. His computer will start to freeze after 15-30 mins when he turn on his computer. His GRAPHIC card is gtx 8800 I tried checking his cpu heat, but it's fine. My bro even bring it to shop to fix it but ... well they charge him $59 and they only upgrade his graphic card driver which i can help him do it WITHIN 10 mins lol. What i think is his norton anti virus is causing the freeze, but i'm not sure.Uninstall Norton using the Norton Removal Tool...
There are goog FREE choices out there such as AVG AVAST etc...
Also you need to contact the shop to see if they applied Thermal Compound when assembling the machine.
What make and wattage is the PSU ? ?they did apply the thermal compound, and how to check the wattage for i7? http://web.aanet.com.au/~SnooP/psucalc.php <- cant check watts for i7 i WOULD guess it's close to any of the newer Quad-Cores starting with the Q6600...
But i was asking about the PSU...I suggest you contact the shop. Also check the drives - I had a freezing problem once because of Logitech webcam drivers.Found the solution. Norton is causing the freeze, fix the problem after i uninsall it with norton removal tool. Thanks guys
Btw Psu is the power supply right? is there a way to check it without the sticker? my bro refuse to open his case.Good 'ol Norton. You can depend on it SCREWING up your stuff.

Alan <>< lol yea. I'm using avg atm, when i 1st install norton, i get freeze straight away, i already tell my bro not to use it but he dont listen to me I have Norton.. never had a problem. Never ever ever. Quote from: Mulreay on July 31, 2009, 05:41:36 AM

I have Norton.. never had a problem. Never ever ever.

Got me ....good on you.

My windows vista OS has been very unstable lately.
Its a 64-bit version of vista.
System specs on profile.

Whenever i open a program such as IE8 it says program unresponsive, then it closes the program. Iv downloaded Firefox and Google chrome.
Google chrome is by far the most stable. Im using the chrome right now to write this.
If anyone has any ideas please tell me.
Links would be MUCH appreciated if any are needed.
Thanks guys.
NateHave you tried resetting IE8 to factory settings?

From the desktop, click on the shinny Windows symbol in the BOTTOM left CORNER, type in Internet Options.... When you see it in the menu, click on it to open it. When it opens click on the advanced tab and then click on the button to reset IE8.....When it finishes try OPENING the browser again and see what you get this time...Didnt do it. The THING is that itl do the same thing to everyprograme. I cant open up anything with out this happening. I would reinstall seeing as i only have a few GBs or stuff on this rig. BUT i dont want to risk it all.
Try this next..

Go to START, type in RUN

When you see RUN in the menu click on it and type in MSCONFIG Press enter

Go over to the "start up" tab and click on "disable all", click "apply", "OK" and restart the computer. Next try opening some of those programs to see if anything has changed....Thanks! They all worked,But id like my sidebar. Should i disable all and sort out witch one causes the OS to be so unstable?
Thank you for your help.Yeah, try to re-enabling them, one at a time, restarting computer each time.Ok i did that and it worked...for awhile. i disabled somthign and my system was altered. the windows vist program bar was basic. you know the tan color. Any help on unistalling and reinstalling, or a return to factor default.You realize, that if you do so, all your data will be lost?

Do you have Recovery DVD?
What's computer brand, and model?
Was Vista 64 its original OS?Yes i relized my data was lost but i hadnt deleted it off my other CP
I reinstalled vista and it works like a charm.
thanks for the help guys.
NateVery well

I have heard fairy tales. Sorry I asked about getting more space. I will STAY with what I have now. Thanks everybody. Bob Just a THOUGHT, have you tried emptying your Recycle Bin and clearing your Internet Cache/Temp Files?256GB FREE of 434GB on C:, 176 free of 264 on D:.Quote from: computeruler on August 04, 2009, 06:39:05 PM

Also when you just delete the thing from the control panel it deletes a 1kb SHORTCUT, not the ACTUALLY thing

My computer just yestaerday i noticed started shutting itself off, its not hot. I get on internet explorer and I cant type an adress in the address firld, I strt tpingand it erases it. I ant choose from dropdown menus on any program it just dissapears too QUICK the dropdown menu shows up & BLINKS off. while i am looking at this page nothing is blinking but the frame around it. what could this be?is a gateway my virus software is up to date and shows no virus. DOWNLOAD, and install SpeedFan: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php
Post your computer temperatures:



PROVIDE processor info (hold Windows LOGO key, and hit Pause/Break key to find out).

I looked at all the specifications and studied them all and I think I want to buy this computer. Not being a expert on computers I could use some help. I think this one would be a good budget computer for my money but not sure. Can someone help me out and let me know if this is not a good investment.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4915043&CatId=6you need to let us know what you plan on using it for before we can advise if you would be getting your moneys worth out if.browsing the internet, editing photos, a little bit of WORD processing maybe. And also my husband likes to look at horse racing on the internet. That's about all, really don't use it for games.

ThanksOh and of course watching movies!Then it will probably suit your needs fine...although i detest MSI MBoards it looks like a good deal otherwise.I'd say GRAB it. At that price, that's an amazing system. Thanks Patio, why do you dislike MSI motherboards, are they bad news?

Thanks soybean for your reply as well.I just haven't been very lucky with them...but for the price i wouldn't let that hold you back.
After all even if you use it for a Year or so and need a new board you could replace it for about 75 Bucks.
Go for it.Okay, thanks Patio!What software will you use for the photo editing?
Great setup for the price!
I just wanted to make sure you're not using Adobe, like Creative SUITE 4 -- although, from what little I know, this system should do pretty well, even if you are going to use a VERSION of Photoshop.
And then I've never had an issue with MSI boards, it really is the luck of the draw. Some components are bad when they are brand new, there doesn't seem to be a solution for that.

I have my xbox 360 sound plugged into my pc's sound input. I can get the sound out of my speakers fine, but I WANT it to come out of my usb headset, and no matter what settings I change around no matter what it still only comes out of the speakers. Is this even possible? I don't see any reason why it shouldn't work, but I can't get it to. Any information would be helpful at all.Can't you just connect your headset to the XBox?No, you can't connect a USB headset to xbox 360, it just doesn't work. But, I FOUND a way to get it to work. I had to download Virtual AUDIO Cable, it did the trick. Can ROUTE any input to any output through a virtual repeater.Cool, I had no idea that they made the XBox so you can't connect a USB audio device.

Does that sound odd?

laptops have built in mouses, well, my left clicker is jammed down and barely works, is there any way I can fix this? I mean can I take off the key and see the problem?pry it back up somehow with a flat head SCREW driver. If that doesnt work then take the keyboad off and unjam it from the bottom Quote from: computeruler on August 03, 2009, 08:26:37 PM

pry it back up somehow with a flat head screw driver. If that doesnt work then take the keyboad off and unjam it from the bottom

ebay!!!

Any other ideas then?

Well luckily I have a mouse, for righties. (im a lefty)

You could just go to your local PC retailer. Mouses and keyboards are next to nothing these days.

laptops have built in mouses, well, my left clicker is jammed down

I am running Vista Home BASIC on an E Machine 32 bit. I was having a black page for 1 and a half minutes when I logged on. I supposed I had a problem so I tried to RUN HIJACKTHIS. I followed the instruction page until I got to the place where I ran SuperAntiSpyware. SuperAntiSpyware ran just fine and it said I had no defects. It NEVER showed any summary for me to click OK on. As a result I never got any log to submit. Does this MEAN I have no problems or does it mean I did something wrong? Thanks Bob You should state your problem in malware forum.Broni -
OK sorry , I did not know any better. Just remove post and I will start over. BobNo problem

Ok...when I turn the pc off like I said it takes forever to shut down. I tried to run chkdsk and chkdsk/f but it gets to ten percent and stops. Then I tell it to scan as I RESTART but never does, it says I have a dirty flag on the c: drive if that makes since to anybody I've never heard of it...can you HELP?Click Start, then Run, type cmd, and click "Ok".
At the prompt in the command window that opens, type:
fsutil dirty query C:
and press "Enter".
Does the RESULT of this indicate the drive is "Dirty"?
yes it does * If you have Spyware Doctor installed, uninstall it.
* If you have ZoneAlarm installed, open it, click the "Overview" tab, then select "Preferences", and UNcheck the "Protect ZA Client" check BOX.


Click Start, then Run, type cmd in the Open box and click "OK".
At the prompt in the Command window, type the following commands, pressing "Enter" after each one:
Please, note the spaces.

* chkntfs /d <--- (This will reset autocheck options to default...will come back invalid on some installations)
* chkntfs /c C: <--- (This will allow checking the specified drive )
* chkntfs /x C: <--- (The x switch tells Windows to NOT check the specified drive on the next boot)


At this point, restart your computer, it will not do a chkdsk and will boot directly to Windows.


This next step is IMPORTANT as this is where the Dirty Bit will be unset.

Click Start, then Run, type cmd in the Open box and click "OK".
At the command prompt, type the following, pressing "Enter" after each one:
Again, note the spaces.

* chkdsk /f /r C: <--- (To manually run a full chkdsk operation on the specified drive)
* Y <--- (To accept having it run on the next boot)


This should take you through 5 stages of the scan and will unset the Dirty Bit.
Be patient...this is a very thorough check and will take quite a while.

Finally, when the chkdsk operation has completed, type:
fsutil dirty query C:
press "Enter", and Windows will confirm that the Dirty Bit is not set on that drive.

Reboot again and see if chkdsk still runs on startup. thanks, however I have neither one of those programs so therefore just go to the other steps I guess? I appreciate it and I'll let you know if it didn't work...thanks againYes, and you're welcome yea...didn't work, whenever i did the "chkdsk /f /r C:" and then "Y" and pressed enter on both of them it said it wil do a chkdsk on restart.

dirty bit was still there at this time...

chdsk did not happen on restartDid you run through all those steps?yesUse chkdsk /r...

/r switch implies /f so there's no need for the extra switch...Correct - chkdsk /r is the only switch you need.

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

Set ClearPageFileAtShutdown value to 0


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

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

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

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

Reboot

3) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
Right-click on WaitToKillServiceTimeout and change it to 2000I'm not finding the autoendtasks or the other two I went where you said...they're not their though...You can create the keys & values.

Hey guys, sorry if this has been DONE before.

Basically i was trying to free up some space on my hard drive and i tried to uninstall MFSX to free up 13GB of memory. Halfway through the uninstall my computer kinda messed up and i had to switch it off. Coming back onto my computer i tried to Uninstall again but it says things cannot be found or have CHANGED. But im still left with hardly any memory on my Drive. Is there a way i can relocate this and uninstall CORRECTLY? Will a SYSTEM restore work?

Thank youCan you try reinstalling it again, and then uninstalling it?OK so i did a System Restore and after i uninstalled it again and it said it was successfull but CHECKING my memory i still only have 4Gb left on my C: drive. im confused :S Did you try my suggestion?

what is the main purpose of crash dump and what it does to computers?(just for CLARIFICATIONS) It records and SAVES what is HAPPENING at the time of the crash so troubleshooting can be DONE...

I WANT to register with a non web based email that will WORK with windows MAIL. my computer is vista. when i want to send a FILE my email accounts are web based and do not work with windows mail- which puts the files straight into the email and I don't know how to send them.Call your Internet Service provider...

I am thinking of going to a 64 bit operating system. I have vista business edition in 32 bit and have ordered Windows 7 and am thinking of using it in 64 bit. I understand that you can change vista os to 64 bit and that there is a dvd for that purpose from Microsoft. What are the gotchas to doing that? Do I need to do anything in advance? you need a 64-bit CPU to run a 64-bit Operating system.and less driver and software compatibitly
on 64bit os
Quote from: smeezekitty on August 12, 2009, 05:21:37 PM

and less driver and software compatibitly
on 64bit os

and windows will not run any drivers that aren't digitally signed by Microsoft without the help if a third party tool ....

when i start my laptop, it says "launch startup repair" and "start windows normally"
i CHOSE "launch startup repair." If i chose "start windows normally" the same thing will happend (it asked me to choose "launch startup repair" and "start windows normally").
then it asked me to select language setting
then it showed "select an operatering system to repair and click Next. Only Windows Vista operatering systems are listed and can be repaired"
but no operatering systems are listed
and it said "If you do not SEE your operating system listed, click "Load Drivers" to load drivers for your hard disks
after clicking "load drivers", it asked me to "insert the installation media for the device and click OK to select the driver" I really dont know wat to do. PLEASE help me.
my laptop is "ASPIRE 4720Z"

Thanks,
Ramorn

hello, my problem is that my computer TURNS off when i turn it on. sometimes it does not even go to the startup screen. my monitor says it is going to sleep after MAYBE 2 seconds after the computer turns on and then shuts down. my computer is an hp m8400f, with an AMD Phenom 9500 Quad-Core Processor, 3072MB system memory, 720GB hard drive, Nvidia GeForce 8500GT graphics card, and Windows Vista.Do you have a power supply of equal or greater wattage that you can borrow from another computer, or someone? Try to borrow one and swap in in there to see if that's the problem... If it works, give the power supply back to whoever you borrowed it from and order another one..


Have you changed anything inside the computer lately, like unplugged cables or made any other physical CONFIGURATION changes?

Have you looked inside the computer lately, period? There may be a serious dust factor..In which case you need to purchase a can of compressed air and thorough clean out the inside...Quote from: dr.r0ckz0 on August 10, 2009, 12:34:24 PM

my monitor says it is going to sleep

i havent looked inside since i know nothing of the inside of a computer, but ill see. for the power supply, i switched it with my monitor's cable and same thing. my monitor just says 'monitor is going to sleep'

Help! I cant seem to log into my adminitrator ACCOUNT on vista! I guess typed in my password wrong the first time when put it in. (I just set up my laptop today). How can I get on??

Please help!You typed it INCORRECTLY...TWICE? Quote from: Aegis on August 10, 2009, 06:16:35 PM

You typed it incorrectly...twice?

Help! I cant seem to log into my adminitrator account on vista! I guess typed in my password wrong the first time when put it in. (I just set up my laptop today). How can I get on??

Please help!

My SYSTEM is current hard freezing at random points. No error message, just the screen as it is frozen. If the Hard Drive is working at the time, the light stays on. If not it is off. Only a hard restart FIXES the issue.

Here is what I have done, all have not changed the situation.

It happened in XP so I went to Windows 7.

Upgraded video card

Replaced ram

Changed the connection point for the HD on the Mobo

Changed the power cord connected to the HD

Updated the BIOS

one THING not on your list was a HD surface scan. I recommend it (chkdsk /r)

it takes a few hours, so it might be best to run it overnight. I've seen this type of symptom in my own symptom and in all cases it turned out to be bad/failing sectors on one of my drives.I did do that. Sorry. Forgot to mention it. If it's not the HDD the 2 other most common causes for freezing are memory issues or overheating...
For the Memory DLoad and run MemTest...let it run at least 2 hours...any ERRORS at all and you have a bad stick of RAM.

For the overheating open a side panel and direct a small fan's airflow into the case...check the housekeeping when you remove the panel and clean as neccessary using a can of compressed air. Use a QTip to hold fan blades in place when blasting them to prevent damage.

You could also DLoad and run SpeedFan and post your TEMPS here...Just put in new ram. Had the issue before and after. I am going to DL that program and post the results. I doubt it is heat as it happens 5 minutes into running the comp checking mail or 4 hours into playing Fallout 3. You just never know. Another thing to try is a different power supply. I noticed that it was not mentioned in the things you've tried.

Alan <>< CPU is a Core 2 Duo E6850.

At 100% for 15 minutes it is topping out at 59c

Normal opp temp is 36-42cQuote from: ale52 on August 09, 2009, 07:44:52 AM

Another thing to try is a different power supply. I noticed that it was not mentioned in the things you've tried.

Alan <><

I doubt it is heat as it happens 5 minutes into running the comp checking mail or 4 hours into playing Fallout 3. You just never know.

You can set to NOTIFY for all in your profile. Try checking that SETTING out and see if it works.
It's in notification and email.

I found SIMILAR problems in this forum, but none that match mine. I hope someone can help.
I have a Toshiba Satellite A205 Laptop with Vista. I have began experiencing a frustrating problem.
If I am watching a video online or running an extensive COMPUTER scan, my computer shuts down.
When I power back on, for example, I have yahoo mail set to remember me for 2 weeks. I have to sign in to that page or any other login page all over again.
A few times, it would not even turn back on. It would start to come on and SHUT down. o The fan seems to be running ok and can't understand how that would affect the glitch of not remembering my cookies.
Any advice? I have run virus and REGISTRY scans and don't seem to find anything out of the ordinary.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")
- security PROGRAMS in use (antivirus, firewall)


Download, and install SpeedFan: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php
Post your computer temperatures:



Intel Pentium Dual CPU T2330 @1.60 GHz

Hard Drive
Size 110.32 GB
Free 78.24 GB

Using AVG
Windows Firewall

Speedfan
HDO 49c
Temp1 62c
Temp2 62c
Core0 69c
Core1 69cOK, so now, start watching some videos, and keep an eye on SpeedFan's readings.Speedfan
HDO 40c
Temp1 59c
Temp2 62c
Core0 79c
Core1 81cThose temps looks rather high to me, even if it's laptop. What processor is it?
When you watch the movie do those temps stay in 80C range, or they keep raising?

I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 with Vista SP1. I got a virus about 2 weeks AGO and re installed Vista. Everything worked fine for a week, then the computer became SLOW at some POINT. I use the computer for music PRODUCTION so I noticed everything slowed down because my projects were suddenly overloading the system.

Anyway, I have tried to work what is wrong. I have scanned with Kaperksy, Ad Aware, Spybot and not found anything. I have checked device manager and everything is working fine. There is plenty of space on the hard disk. I have checked programs running at startup and disabled any unnecessary. I have checked disks for errors.

So what else could it be? And everything worked fine for a week after re installing the operating system, then everything seemed to suddenly slow down. I had been installing a lot of software, but only programs I had on before I re installed the operating system.

Any help appreciated

AWDid you re-install your MBoard device drivers ? ?There is a feature where you can restore the OS back to what is was like when the computer was new, so I just used that. It worked for about a week then everything slowed down.

Do you think I should re install the Mboard device drivers then? It won't hurt anything...
Depending on how the restore CD/partition was created they may have forgotten a few important details.

Whenever I save a .gif image to my pictures they show up as a white BOX. I have no problems with the other forms of images showing up. I just started using Vista and have a brand new laptop, so I don't know if its my computer or vista. My xp computer never gave me problems with that. I know that the images aren't protected or anything because its all .gifs and I EVEN uploaded one of my own .gifs from my old computer onto the internet and tried to save it on my Vista computer and got the white box again. Any idea what's going on?
Thanks for your time!What folder are you saving the images to?

Vista does have native support for *.gif images.I'm saving them to the "my pictures" folder. I thought it would be odd if Vista didn't support them. I'm going to see if Dell can HELP me.

I am not sure of your exact problem but you could try opening the image in 'Edit'.

I then SAVED a second copy of the image in file format .jpg, or .jpeg and deleted the original.

Worth a shot.

Thanks for your help! I started using a screenshot and saving them from there which is working out pretty well, but I'm definitely going to try your way and see if its EASIER. Thanks again!What's wrong with Xerox ? ?too many copies .... Gotcha...

Just checking.

The story I'm getting from Gateway and retailer(Fry's), is that they don't include a copy of the installed OS with their PCs(?!). This sounds right? I'm in the midst of figuring out a driver hiccup in updating my daughter's newly purchased HP laptop from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate, but at least I have DVDs of both the OS and the upgrade. This is our FOURTH or fifth family computer, and I've never seen one come without the ORIGINAL OS disc- if loaded by somebody else. It seems like you always need it eventually for new drivers, something goes or suppossedly goes corrupt, etc.

A "Recovery Disc" can be created on the Gateway PC:

" This option is used to create a backup copy of the drivers and applications that are included with the computer. This backup copy does not include the operating system. The backup created during this PROCESS is burned within Gateway® Recovery Management and should be labeled and stored in a safe place. "

This will suffice for all future troubleshooting and verification/authentication with Microsoft- if need arises?

I got 2 days left to take this thing back.

PLEASE. Thank you.The Drivers will not be on the MS CD...even if you got one.
There should be a Gateway Driver CD which is where you will find them...
If not Drivers are Free and available at the manuf. website.

But if you are having issues i suggest returning the machine before the warranty dries up.Most today's computers come without OS CD, which is a shame, because without it, in case of serious trouble, your only option is full recovery. No repair is possible.
Well, I guess, while buying a new computer, you should add couple of hundred of dollars for OS CD.Thanks for the courtesy and helpfulness of the replies, particularly a 2nd one from patio. It appears, unless wanting to shell-out bucks for the OS or start over with something you can load & keep the disc(s), you get drivers elsewhere, backup data prudently, protect against power glitches, & hope you don't have to resort to a Day 1 image. Thx again. Well, there is another option, you should keep in mind - hard drive image.
If you create one, say weekly, if something goes wrong with the computer, no MATTER, software, hardware, in 30 minutes, you got everything back, as it was a week ago. All programs, data, etc.

Acronis True Image: http://www.acronis.com/ - not free, but the best

Free alternatives:
- Macrium Reflect: http://www.macrium.com/ReflectFree.asp (highly recommended)
- DriveImage XML: http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm
- SelfImage: http://www.excelcia.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=21
- Paragon Drive Backup: http://www.paragon-software.com/home/db-express/Of course given that a HD backup will also put your documents and whatnot back to the state they were at that time it never hurts to backup data files via CD-R, flash drive, or an external HD. And keep in mind also that all manuf. WILL provide CD's for the OS if they are asked.....
The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Does any ONE know why ie7 shows a 'not connected' message but I can STILL get MSN and EMAIL? I have stripped off the virus program and installed a new one - scans ok. Come to a blank now! Wireless router ok cheked with another pc. Connected ok on the wireless too and everything but ie7 is ok. No recent changes. Vista laptop, 13 months old. 1g ram. Nothing unusual. WORKED up until 2 weeks ago.For IE does it SAY something like "the Webpage is unavailable because you are offline. "

Try resetting internet explorer 7 or try using Mozilla Firefox Browser


Quote from: 2x3i5x on August 11, 2009, 11:42:07 AM

For IE does it say something like "the Webpage is unavailable because you are offline. "

Try resetting internet explorer 7 or try using Mozilla Firefox Browser



Thank you very much but that hasn't worked either! Any other ideas?

As you know, in Vista it is (nearly) impossible to install an unsigned activex control. However, I have a client who absolutely needs to install a particular acivex control (made by someone who she KNOWS and trusts) that is unsigned.

Does anyone know the PROCEDURE to force Vista to install unsigned active x controls? I know it exists, I just can't find it anywhere on the net. Google has FAILED me and I'm scared and alone... Update:

I've attempted to install the control under the local admin account, allowed unsigned activex controls to be installed in IE7, and added the site to my trusted sites list. it seems it is being blocked by vista itself.

There are no GPO policies to worry about and no domain admins as they are in a workgroup.

Any ideas?http://www.tipandtrick.net/2008/permanently-turn-off-and-disable-64-bit-x64-windows-vista-forced-driver-signature-signing-with-readydriver-plus/Thanks for the reply, but I'm looking to install an unsigned ActiveX control, not an unsigned driver. UNLESS you think this would help with ActiveX also?I used to use Ready Driver Plus, but I don't know the answer regarding ActiveX.
Install/uninstall takes just few seconds, plus restarting computer. Worth to try.I've never had any problems registering my activeX controls... they aren't SIGNED..

I just had to start command prompt as an Admin and run regsvr32 on the OCX files.

I'm not so sure this is an activex issue anymore...the client is trying to install a plugin to view reports. It seems like the activex control installs fine, however I can't find it in the list of IE add-ons to see if it's enabled or disabled.

any new insights?

i have installed windows 7 in c drive ,where the xp was was installed earlier, after that there is a folder created with the name windows.old i try to delete the folder completly but there is some folders in it which is not deleting .folders are empty but its not going .What's in the folder? Why is it BOTHERING you?I would guess that it's the WINDOWS folder from his XP installation, which is probably taking a CHUNK of his HARD drive space.The windows old folder can be a SUBSTANTIAL SIZE as it contains all the old info from an in place upgrade...
Have you tried deleting it in safemode ? ?

i was unable to swap in local USER group in windows vista home basic in mmc.exeCan you be more SPECIFIC PLEASE. WORD for word.

i was UNABLE to swap in local user group in windows vista BASIC by mmc.exeOne TOPIC please. Continue in your other one.

Not a problem HI mate, just restored, and it hasn't changed. I don't want to go back any further.Does the same thing happen in My Computer, and Windows Explorer?Windows Explorer: Fine
Inside any programs: Fine
On the desktop: Fine except program shortcuts. My Computer, Recycle Bin, My Documents are fine.
Taskbar: FineSo, ONLY desktop shortcuts display that short (#1) menu?No, the desktop shortcuts display the #2 menu.

When I right-clicked My Computer on the desktop, #1 appeared.Well, it's all normal then...hehehehe
My Computer right click menu looks the same (#1).

You have too much time on hands....LOLUnless it's something they changed in SP2 and I didn't notice.

Thanks anyway Broni.

Yeah I do seem to have too much time LOL!

Night.Trust me. Nothing has changed. It's only your imagination.
It happens to everyone.
Sometimes, I'd swear, that thing was brown, but in reality, it has always been black manadude2.

Context menus change DEPENDING on what you right click on. That's why they are called context menus, they give you options that are in context with what you click on.

If you right click on the taskbar it will give yet another completely different context menu.why would the menu with more options be the "OLD style" menu?It isn't, I think the OP just didn't know how to say what he/she was asking.Quote from: QUANTOS on August 10, 2009, 08:01:37 PM

manadude2.

Context menus change depending on what you right click on. That's why they are called context menus, they give you options that are in context with what you click on.

If you right click on the taskbar it will give yet another completely different context menu.

I think, I need good night sleep, because as of now, I'm out of ideas...OK, ill wait for an idea. Any new ideas?Not really. We went through so many CHECKS, that I don't have anything else in my sleeve.I TOOK out the GPU and cleaned it off... Put it BACK in, reformatted my internal HDD (all BACKED up) reinstalled windows, and everything is good as of so far. (2 days )Thanks for posting back with great news OK, so after 17 days, it crashed again. Same error as before,
STOP 0x000000F4
Since I reinstalled Vista it reset to Kernal DUMP, and I forgot to change it. I did now though.Post back, if you have any new BSODs. One BSOD is not a tragedy yet.2 more today. For some reason, although my crash dump settings are exactly as you said, my computer refuses to create the dump. There isn't even a minidump folder.Unfortunately, I'm out of ideas. I'm sorry.Time to bring it in to a professional?Probably...

How do I EDIT the right click menu that APPEARS when right clicking on desktop icons. I have an item that won't go away even after uninstalling the assosiated program ( namely a Reg CLEANER )?Try this..

Click START, All programs, Accessories, system tools, disk clean up..

do a disk clean up and see if it makes the item in the menu go away...


Or DOWNLOAD Ccleaner.....that may work
http://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/


Download, and install ShellExView: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html
Look for Context Menu items. Disable what you don't need.My thanks to all for your help. the final help that worked a treat was the gem of information from " Broni ". That was well worth downloading as I'm quite sure that I will need it again in the future. I downloaded both versions. ( 32bit + 64bit ). Again, my thanks.Cool Quote from: OldFellar on August 08, 2009, 01:38:59 PM

My thanks to all for your help. the final help that worked a treat was the gem of information from " Broni ".

dang it!................ how does he do that?


Anyway, I checked out the app myself and it does seem pretty handy doesn't it.. I think I'll download it and stick it in my tool box

My computer will not start. When ever it loads and is dont, I get a quick blue screen and then it restarts. I later found out that this screen says

STOP: c0000145 {APPLICATION ERROR}
The application FAILED to intialize properly (0xc00000005). Click OK to terminat
e the program
I can start in safe mode, but I dont know what to do in it, tried uninstalling things but DIDNT work
tried doing start up repair but nothing
thried using cd but nothing
I have no restore points

I really need help
Please, I need to get this fixed
I need a little hope Start in safe mode with network and

Download

Malwarebytes
and
SAS

Run full scans and see what comes up you may also want to try

AVG
If you have no anti-virus software

I RECENTLY got a Compaq Presario CQ60 from my sister, it had a bad VIRUS on it and I restored to it its factory image. While it had the virus, it did connect to the internet. But for some reason now it will connect to the router wirelessly, but not the internet. I have gone into cmd and tried to do the winsock thing a that did not work, i updated the routers firmware that didn't work. I took it into a computer guy I'm familiar with and he managed to get it on the internet wirlessly and thoughcable at the shop of his. I took it home and of course, it doesn't work. I'm using a NETGEAR RANGEMAX WPN824v2 router. I'm almost certain its a problem with vista and my router because i have a friend who came over with a vista and his didn't work either, but i have another with XP and his worked. The Toshiba Satellite that im using right now is also XP, and my handheld devices work also. Help would be MUCH appreciated!Are you trying to ACCESS this through a CABLE or wirless?Wireless

how do i log in to a computer when i have forgotten the password...I am looking for a reformat alternativee. I am on Vista
You can't. Sorry, bud.Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 23, 2009, 06:17:08 AM

You can't. Sorry, bud.

aint there a web site u can use to get in to your pc from a diffrent one

Not from here no.

I was typing along and my type changed to upper case. I have tried to return to the lower case and my 2007 words processor does not show me where I can do this. When this happened with my 2003 word I would go to format and scroll to change case and it would go back to lower case. The caps key is not on.

Second QUESTION. I have a brand new Dell. I have a 19 inch screen and my program for my home PAGE does not go full screen. Neither does my email.I have tried to drag it to the position I WANT, but the computer does not allow me to do this.Try the options on this web link:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HA102106651033.aspx

Hope that HELPS.:'(I appreciate the answer, but I am using the word processor program rather than office. Because of this the answer did not help me. Are there any other suggestions?

Please HELP!

I wish to be COMPTIA A+ certified, which is the BEST training course, books, resources,
Websites, or PRACTICE exams available?

AFFORDABLE or Free?

ThanksLocked.

Quote from: QUANTOS on August 01, 2009, 04:16:32 AM

Sorry socrates, I was a BIT cranky that day. It's no real excuse.

Thank you for any help.

I been having trouble with my gateway T-series laptop. When turned on I get the screen for bios settings, boot menu, and Lan Boot. It STAYS on this screen. If I go to F12 Lan Boot a message comes up:
PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable
PXE-MOF: Exiting PXE ROM
Operating System not found

So I restarted with the Operating system disk (windows vista) in and then I get the problem of selecting driver to be installed. In the WINDOW there are none that can be selected. After clicking OK I get a message of: No device drivers were found. MAKE sure that the installation media contains the CORRECT drivers, and then click OK.

Thank you for any help or suggestions, Dan

Quote

PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable

i use hughes net satellite service which offers less download capacity than cable per dollar spent.live in a rural area,huges or verizion wireless is only known options.i have a limit of 375 mb. in a a24 hour period before the fair access policy shuts me down.i live next door to my folks and use a router hardwired to their house to let them have hi-speed also.i play online games a lot but never come close to the cap but when my folks watch videos online ,huges counts that as a d/l and they cap the service quickly,now i can't play my game for 24 hours!hughes has a DATA usage tracker that is hard to get into and notorious for not updating in a timely manner.my last outage was 7 hours behind the current time!,when i called hughes they had the same problem and were of no help!PARENTS are not so good with computers and i am desperately looking for a data usage tracker that my mom and dad can look at and easily tell when they are close to the cap and stop downloading!please help,SORRY this post is so long. sattelite internet is bad in general (i have sources if anyone needs them)
why not just tell them not to watch videos online
or get BETTER service

My NEXT DOOR, ASIAN neighbors had a child they named, the japanese WORD for "right" or some variant thereof.

So in that PARTICULAR case, two Wongs do make a Right...

How would I remove the language bar from the UAC consent and logon/logoff screens in Vista?

On the UAC, it is a complete language bar in the bottom right of the screen.

On the logon/logoff screens, it is a button with EN written in it in the bottom left of the screen.

Anyone know how to remove or hide these?See Here...

Nice sig BTW...THANKS patio.

Big oops about the signature, I'll change it.

EDIT: Unfortunately the link you gave me doesn't contain any information about a language bar.
But it will tell you how to DISABLE UAC if you like...No, I don't want to disable it, I find it PRETTY USEFUL, I just want to know how to remove the language bar.