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Toshi Satellite L45-S7409, barely 6 months old, running Vista (spit).  We have about 4 other computers--all running XP--on our home network, and all those can connect to our SHARED LaserJet 4250 PRINTER.  Except for the Toshi.

Fact that 4 other machines all connect flawlessly seems to speak to the integrity of our network.  And just in case, we recently got HP's new "universal DRiver" that's supposed to link Vista to a 4250.  But in all cases, same result: it says "unable to connect to printer."

File and printer sharing are turned on on both the Toshi and the computer hosting our network.

I'm running out of ideas!  TIA. --sIs the printer still under warranty?  I visited HP LaserJet 4250 Printer (Q5400A) - specifications and warranty; the page has a "Chat live with HP" link on it.  You might try that.   You don't say if the Toshi ever connected to the printer 

Alan &LT;><  Quote from: ale52 on March 13, 2008, 09:11:18 AM

You don't say if the Toshi ever connected to the printer 

Alan <>< 

Toshi Satellite L45-S7409, barely 6 months old, running Vista (spit).  We have about 4 other computers--all running XP--on our home network, and all those can connect to our shared LaserJet 4250 printer.  Except for the Toshi.

you have to disable the UAC (User Account Control) in vista

I just bought a new custom built computer, a Intel duo CORE 3.00Gz, and it has Vista HOME premium on it. My current machine has Xp. I don't want to lose my stuff on my HD on the XP machine. What is the best way to keep it. Can I put the old HD in the new machine? The new machine has 2 HD in it, but it has alot of expansion room.Do you have space on this hard drive to move around partitions if you need to?A little, but not alot...about 60Gb.Do you really need to dual boot or do you just want to have the files from your XP machine accessible on your new machine? I.e. do you really need to run XP on the new machine?
If not you can simply install the hdd from your old machine in the new one and use it for storage. You don't need to run XP do access the files.What about the XP being on the old drive?I'd say you'd want to remove XP, so the system doesn't detect two operating systems.  I don't know if you can dual boot operating systems that are on separate drives.  I don't have enough experience in that area (or too many other areas  )Hook it up as a slave device, the computer shouldn't try to boot from it then.
Move the data you need to save to one of the other drives and format the drive with XP on. Move the data back afterwards.
Quote from: Aegis on March 17, 2008, 03:09:13 PM

I don't know if you can dual boot operating systems that are on separate drives.

Gday all, new at this and trying to find my way around. Bit of a battle for an Aussie dinosaur. I have a fair idea how to drive this monster, but havent a clue as to what goes on under the case.
Here goes :-
Ihave a machine with a 2.8 dpcu processor, running Vista  Home premium, 32BIT with 1015mb ram.
I have been regularly downloading the recommended updates, but have hit a snag twice lately which gave my computer a dose of indigestion.
Briefly, on both occasions I was downloading recommended "chipset" (what the *censored* is that?) updates. Did so and on both occasions the machine WENT berserk. On the first occasion the desktop icons shrunk right down to miniscule size. I adjusted the screen resolution and they came back, but when I opened applications such as word, Excell, or some other forums the font was miniscule size, the toolbar icons were very small, etc etc.
I didnt like that so on both occasions I did a "system restore" which fixed things up.
The latest download was "Intel Corporation Video, Intel, 82945G- Express chipset family. " The Machine didnt like that either. Same result.
I have several questions :-
1. What does a chipset do?
2.Is it imperative to download them?
3. Will the machine continue to run without these updates?
4. Is it possible to download them without the machine going bonkers?
Thanks in ADVANCE for any help to a mystified user. I miss my XP


Hello and welcome to the CH forums henell.
QUOTE from: henell on March 15, 2008, 02:10:29 AM

1. What does a chipset do?

2.Is it imperative to download them?

3. Will the machine continue to run without these updates?

4. Is it possible to download them without the machine going bonkers?

ive got HP Deskjet 843c printer with a usb connectivity and ive got 2 laptops 1 with xp home and the other with VISTA premium and ive got a wireless router, what i want to know is how can i connect it up. thankyouYou can't. You WOULD need a Wireless print Server, and you may lose a lot of the printer features like ink level monitoring, out-of-paper messages, etc.
You COULD connect the printer to one of the computers and then SHARE it.
Other computers on the network can then use it as long as the COMPUTER it is connected to is turned on.

When I TRY to access files or folders on try to change setting on my VISTA laptop I get an error MESSAGE that says I do not have administrator abilitys and says I have to be an administrator to do anything. I am the only user on this laptop and my user account says I am an administrator. So is there some other type of admin account that I am missing or what can I do with thisSeems LIKE Vista is...er... has a problem.  Have a READ below...

http://www.errorforum.com/microsoft-windows-vista-error/2749-how-access-true-administrator-account-windows-vista.html

http://www.eggheadcafe.com/software/aspnet/29855429/administrator-problems.aspx

http://www.vistax64.com/vista-account-administration/54618-account-administrator-problem.html

Alan <><

Hi, my computer is RUNNING vista, and it's kinda slow (obviously). COULD somebody post a list of required processes so I can REMOVE some of the bulky gunk? Thanks in advance.Try this http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/81176-speed-up-performance-vista.htmlThanks. I got it from walmart pretty CHEAP. Only a gig of RAM.

I need to upgrade to XP. Maybe dropping the useless programs will help.

Still, out of curiosity, does anybody have a list of processes that vista needs and doesn't need?mr_skipper24 posted a link with an extensive list of tips on how to speed up the Performance of Vista.  So, that's your solution.  Don't just ask about processes, get to work on that list.http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm

After your done doing the tweaks listed on the web site listed above you can take a look here.....

I just hate that these PC sellers will sell it with Vista when the darn thing doesn't run worth a pooh unless it has a min of 2 gbs of memory.

Add another GB of Ram and you'll be good to go.As quoted from pcstats:

Generally speaking more computer memory is better than less. However, installing more than 2GB of RAM doesn't necessarily translate into a faster Vista desktop PC. Only a few applications may see improvement, and then the law of diminishing returns kicks in. So 2GB of RAM is generally considered the sweet spot for Windows Vista. As the operating system matures, along with supporting software, it's possible that NUMBER will climb. It's a wise move to choose a PC that can be upgraded to 4GB.

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It's a wise move to choose a PC that can be upgraded to 4GB.

Just tonight, a folder I have within my My Music folder (containing my .mp3 files) started only showing folders and files that have names that begin with A-F...only.  Windows doesn't show the rest of the folders and files in there named G-Z.  The folders and files ARE THERE, because if you type their full path in the address bar, they show up (and the files still play fine in iTunes).

Again, if you open up the folder they simply don't appear.  Even if you do a Windows Search, they still don't appear.  I even tried copying this problem folder to my external hard drive, but the folders and files still do not appear!  (THIS IS ONLY HAPPENING WITH THIS PARTICULAR FOLDER).

I'm completely bewildered.  There have been no major updates or changes to the computer...I'm sooo lost.

Thanks in advance for any and all help!!!

>>running Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2.Try Control Panel -> Classic View -> Folder Options -> View -> Select "Show hidden files and folders".  Are you able to see G-Z then?  They may have somehow been turned into hidden files and folders.  Good idea, bud sadly I already tried that to no avail.

Plus, when I actually open up the "missing" folders and files (when I type the full path) they indeed say they're not hidden files.

Hence why I'm so lost as to why they're not being displayed...This is bizarre. 
Can you NAVIGATE to them from the C:\ prompt? Yea, I can navigate to them via the address bar or c:\prompt.

For instance, if I type in the address to a file, for instance:
"C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Documents\My Music\[mp3] Library\a-ha - Take on Me.mp3", unfortunately I can't actually see the file, it simply starts playing it in iTunes.

However, if I type in the address to one of the folders, it does show up.  For example:
"C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Documents\My Music\[mp3] Library\prefuse_73-surrounded_by_silence"

...is my computer just crazy??I THINK your computer is stark raving mad.
Have you tried to copy one of these invisible files or folders to a DIFFERENT location? Quote

started only showing folders and files that have names that begin with A-F...only.  Windows doesn't show the rest of the folders and files in there named G-Z

"C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Documents\My Music\[mp3] Library\a-ha - Take on Me.mp3", unfortunately I can't actually see the file,

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started only showing folders and files that have names that begin with A-F...only.  Windows doesn't show the rest of the folders and files in there named G-Z

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"C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Documents\My Music\[mp3] Library\a-ha - Take on Me.mp3", unfortunately I can't actually see the file,

The second statement contradicts the first.

I think your computer is stark raving mad.
Have you tried to copy one of these invisible files or folders to a different location?

needhelpreallybad, how long have you been using computers?

I got a new computer a couple months ago – HP A6300 with Windows Vista Home Premium.  Problem:  I can only have one website open at a time.  It lets me keep MS Word open, but when I open one website then minimize and open another, the second website overrides the other (the first site closes), then I have to go back and open the previous site because I need to access some information.  On other computers I’ve always been able to keep several WEBSITES open at a time.  How can I remedy this?If you're using IE7, right click on a link, and click on either "Open in a new tab", or "Open in a new window".Tried, but that didn't solve the problem.  When I opened second site, it overrides the first.  I got a message "Close all tabs?" and I had to SAY yes or it wouldn't close.When you right click on a link, can you see this:


[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]Hi,    Not sure I understand "right clicking on a link".   I know how to do it, but when I open websites, I either click on desktop icon or type in web address.  I don't go to my favorite sites via links.Now, I'm lost, because I'm not sure, what you're doing.
You're in Internet Explorer, and some web page is displayed, right? You want to click on some link to open it in separate tab, or window, right?
Or, I'm wrong....  Maybe my first post wasn’t clear about the problem.  I turn on computer and click on a desktop icon to open Site #1.  I look at  it, but now I want to open Site #2 – but I don’t want to close Site #1 (Yahoo mail) because I’m expecting an e-mail.  So I minimize Site #1.  Then I want to go to check the news so I go to abcnews.com (Site  #2).  As soon as I do that, Site #1 closes, and Site #2 overrides it.  So Now I’ve checked the news and I want to go back to Site #1, but it’s gone, it’s not at the bottom bar, so I have to sign in again and open.  And so on.  This has nothing to do with links posted within a site.  Hope this clarifies things.Yes, it does, but it won't work that way.
You're using pretty strange way to navigate through the internet. Why would you go back, and forth between IE, and desktop, since you can do EVERYTHING just from Internet Explorer window?
Quote from: Broni on March 07, 2008, 12:02:03 PM

Why would you go back, and forth between IE, and desktop, since you can do everything just from Internet Explorer window?

Quote from: Broni on March 07, 2008, 12:02:03 PM

Why would you go back, and forth between IE, and desktop, since you can do everything just from Internet Explorer window?

Why am I using desktop icons?  So I don't have to type in and keep track of web addresses everytime I want to go to a site.  I'm open to any suggestions to make things easier, but I want to keep several sites open/minimized at once.  I've never had this problem unti I started using my new computer.  I'm not sure I know what you mean by IE Window.

I am trying to clean up my "new" used laptop I got from my sister, it runs REALLY slow. I did some things on my own, like disk cleanup, and defragment, and I went in and deleted a bunch of old $NtUninstallKB873339$ like files, as suggested on a site, that led me to here. So this is my computer info:

Microsoft Windows XP
Professional
Version 2002
Service Pack 2

Intel Pentium M
Processor 1.73GHz
1.73 GHz  504 MB of RAM

Dell Latitude 120L
HArd Drive:  FUJITSU MHV2040AH         
Under Sound and video:
   Audio Codecs
   Legacy Audio Drivers
   Legacy Video Capture Device
   Media Control Devices
   SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
   SRS Audio Sandbox (WDM)
   Video Codecs

AVG Free Virus
AVG Anti-Spyware free
ATF Cleaner
and I WANT to use Spyware blaster but I cannot get it to read my firefox

I mainly use Fire fox 2.0.0.12
Sometimes I use Netscape 9.0.0.6
I NEVER use IE unless i am forced to do so.....

I use qwest broadband internet.

ummm, not sure what else to offer about this computer, if I need to do a Hijak this I can, I will need to download it on here, I have it on my desktop, but not here. Hopefully you can help me, its just way slower than i know its supposed to be.Since you just got this laptop from your sister, I assume, you don't have any important data on it. Why not to clean reinstall Windows?Well I didn't add I don't have a cd, also she left on here programs I have wanted and could never afford, like Adobe CS3 and all the microsoft office programs, plus others....it was her school computer, so she dosen't have the disks, it just came with it. Otherwise I would.....but I just don't want to loose them!!Download HijackThis:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hijackthis.html
and post its log.It tells me it The message exceeds the maximum allowed length (10000 characters).

can I attach a file??
Yes.Ha, found it you had it hidden in the "additional options".

[recovering space - attachment deleted by ADMIN]You have few nasties there...

First...
You need to update your Java:
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
#4 - Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 5
Uninstall all previous VERSIONS of Java through Add\Remove.

Then...
Print these instructions out.

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

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

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

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

RESTART COMPUTER!

2. Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_d5756.html)  to your desktop.

    * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
    * At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
    * If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
    * Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.
    * When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
    * Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
    * When completed, a log will open in Notepad.
    * Post the log back here.

The log can also be found here:
C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt
Or at C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt

RESTART COMPUTER!

3. Post new HijackThis log.SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log

attached

[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]Wow! Your sister collected quiet a bit...

Registry threats detected : 427
File threats detected     : 694

Next logs, please...Malwarebytes log attached

[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]New Hijack This log attached

[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]*** Is your Windows firewall on?

1. Print this post out, since you won't have an access to it, at some point.

2. Close all windows, except for HijackThis.

3. Put a checkmark next to the following HijackThis entries (some entries will be checkmarked to disable unnecessary startups; in those cases (marked with *), no actual program will be removed):

- O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
- O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {DE9C389F-3316-41A7-809B-AA305ED9D922} - (no file)
- O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {D0943516-5076-4020-A3B5-AEFAF26AB263} - (no file)
- *O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
- *O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
- O4 - .DEFAULT User Startup: Folder Settings (User 'Default user')
- O4 - Global Startup: Folder Settings
- O8 - Extra context menu item: &Winamp Toolbar Search - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Winamp Toolbar\ieToolbar\resources\en-US\local\search.html
- O9 - Extra button: Qwest Live - {A666FD40-3665-4BED-B098-7F61E0DA1119} - http://qwest.live.com (file missing) (HKCU)

4. Click on "Fix checked" button.

5. TURN off System Restore:

- Windows XP:
   1. Click Start.
   2. Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties.
   3. Click the System Restore tab.
   4. Check "Turn off System Restore".
   5. Click Apply.   
   6.  When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this.
   7. Click OK.
- Windows Vista:
   1. Click Start.
   2. Right-click the Computer icon, and then click Properties.
   3. Click on System Protection under the Tasks column on the left side
   4. Click on Continue on the "User Account Control" window that pops up
   5. Under the System Protection tab, find Available Disks
   6. Uncheck the box for any drive you wish to disable system restore on (in most cases, drive "C:")
   7. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click "Turn System Restore Off" on the popup window to do this.
   8. Click OK

6. Restart computer.

7. Turn System Restore on.

8. Post new HijackThis log.Yes I checked and windows firewall is on. I messed up somehow did what you ask, check all you said in hijack this, clicked fix, but as i pulled up my start menu to shut off system restore everything froze. There was nothing in taskmanager to shut down, under applications, it was empty. And I never mess with processes, I worry i will ruin something. SO after I restarted, I ran the hijack this again and all you told me to check were gone, so now what? Attaching new log.


[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]We need to clear System Restore, because it's full of infected entries.
Try to do it again, following my instructions. Instead of going to Start, you may right click on My Computer icon on your Desktop.
Turn System Restore off, restart, and turn it on.

After that, we'll have to perform one last step.

Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz and 4 gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on this version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting from the install media." I am currently running Vista Home PREMIUM 32-bit and just want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit? THANKS!You need 64-bit processor to do that. Quote

When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on this version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting from the install media."

Before you install 64bit vista, your hardware should also be in 64bit achitecture. because you cannot install a 64bit OS on a 32bit hardware.

I am running an HP laptop AMD dual core processor and 2 gigs of ram with Windows Vista SP1.

My problem...

The computer was running fine until recently, I think it was one of the updates from Microsoft that did it, either SP1 or another more recent not SURE but now I have multiple problems.

The computer won't start up control panel, I have to go to my computer and click on the expand arrow for control panel and open up the individual program from there.  It won't start up windows media center or other random things like Freecell and most annoyingly it won't print.  My printer is connected and "working"  the scan function works but the actual printer won't.

Does anybody know what this might be or how to fix it?

Why have you not updated Windows to SP2? Quote from: soybean on March 11, 2008, 07:46:07 AM

Why have you not updated Windows to SP2?

Oops, I didn't read your post carefully enough.

I have a Compaq Presario Notebook with Vista but haven't installed SP1.  Can you uninstall SP1?

Do you have your important files backed up?

See, if you have KB936330 update listed. If so, uninstall.
Where did SP1 come from?

Where did SP1 come from?

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Where did SP1 come from?

i have a problem w/my laptop & i can't seem to find any solution at all.  =[  so it's a brand new laptop, all the memory & ram & drives r NOT filled & there is PLENTY of space & it's not running in safe mode.  it came preinstalled w/microsoft vista & i know there r still bugs with that OS but i'm trying to deal with it.  so there is a problem w/the windows installer.  if i try to remove or install a program this is what pops up:

during installation attempt- "the windows installer service could not be accessed.  this can occur if the windows installer is not correctly installed. contact your support personnel for assistance. "

i tried to download a windows installer (WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86) & other programs & these windows popped up:

1st window- "not enough storage is available to process this command "
2nd window- "installation did not complete"

uninstall attempt for other programs- "the windows installer service could not be accessed.  this can occur if the windows installer is not correctly installed. contact your support personnel for assistance. "

i also went into services> windows installer service> & started the service both automatically & manually, it's started & running but no luck.  i've also tried microsoft recommended tips & solutions & no help there.  nothing has worked.

i found out that vista uses windows installer 4.0 but there is no redistributable that installs windows installer 4.0.

 have no idea what to try out now.  if someone can provide some help i'd really appreciate it.  thank u in advance for responding.The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you're running Windows in safe mode or the installer service is not correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance."

Trouble is, your not running in safe mode and you don't have any support personnel to contact. And if the installer service is not correctly installed, Here's how to correctly install it!

The Windows Installer Service is a component of XP that's used to install programs, but sometimes the files that make up the Installer service get damaged. Luckily, it's usually FAIRLY easy to fix the problem, but you'll need to edit the REGISTRY. You need to be an administrator to perform these steps:


Click Start | Run.

In the Open box, type cmd to open a command prompt, and click OK.

At the prompt, type msiexec.exe /uregister. Press ENTER.

Make sure the SYSTEM account has full control permissions to the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT key in the registry:

Open your favorite registry editor.

In the left pane, navigate to the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT top level registry key.

Click the Edit menu and select Permissions.

In the Group User Names list, make sure SYSTEM is listed. If not, click the Add button and type SYSTEM in the box labeled "Enter the object names to select."
Click OK.

Click SYSTEM in the Group or User Names list and check the checkbox labeled Full Control under Allow.

Click Apply and then OK.

Close the registry editor.

Restart the computer.
 
HI tomshope,

thank u for your help, unfortunately it didn't work for me.  i repeated the steps 3XS just to make sure i did it right each time & still no luck.  thank u for taking the time out to help me.  if u happen to find another solution please let me know.

This should work for Vista, as well:
http://www.jsifaq.com/SF/Tips/Tip.aspx?id=6028What's wrong with taking it back to the dealer?thanks broni, but that didn't work either.  i've tried just about everything that i could find through the internet.  thank u for your help though.

superdave, i purchased the laptop through costco & the only computer repair service facility that they have is in WA, very far from where i am (VA).  i could have them completely replace the laptop but that will be my last resort, if i do not find a solution.Try to go back to the instructions I gave you and just before you start the first step, turn off your FIREWALL and antivirus. When your done turn them back on!
If it still dont work, I would as suggested take the laptop back for a replacement or refund.!!!!!!!!!!!!1i hve the exactly same problem ...........but after lots of effort i found very simple solution for this .................

this all is happed becoz u stop windows installer service ..........

to restart is just go to start > run type msconfig .....then go to services and check on windows installer ......restart ....and u done

Good day to everyone! 

One of our COMPUTERS here at the office frequently crashes. Its an Athlon64 3.0Ghz computer running on WIndows 2000. It has 1gig memory and a GeForce 6600GT videocard. It is only during ArcView use that it crashes. We suspect that it has something to do with its videocard. My questoin is, is there a logfile in windows that LOGS what has happened and the reason why it happened? And is really the videocard that is at fault?


Thanks in advance! In Win2k it's Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Event Viewer/Application Logs....this may YIELD some clues...Thanks Mr. Patio..

How about in Xp? Is it the same?I'm not at my XP rig right now but i believe so...OKAY... Ill check it out...

Thank you very much, Mr. Patio! No Problem...Very same in XP. I just checked.What about in Vista ? ?

        Ehhh...LOL

I unplugged it and it gives me something like, choose the coorect boot drive error.was xp installed before vista? was the xp drive the original drive and then you bought the new one for vista? that should clear things up. its looking for the multi-boot option that comes with XP so in theory you should be able to change the boot order in xp but since its corrupted im not sure what to do here.yeah xp was isntalled before vista. I then bought another drive which I installed vista to. Well, I guess, you'll have to back up your data, reformat both drives, and start from the scratch. Quote from: eman619 on March 01, 2008, 06:20:22 PM

Hi, I have a corrup  version of windows xp on my D: hard drive and a good Vista premium on my C: drive. My problem is that my vista boot sector is located in the D: drive and I can't boot vista without the D: drive being connected.  Hopefully someone can help me on this.

I just finished building my first barebones computer and I can't get past the BIOS menu.  When I put the Vista DVD in the DRIVE, I got a "drive not recognized, check cable" error and below that "please insert bootable disk".  I have set the BIOS boot order to look for the DVD drive and no joy.

I am using:

Intel motherboard D945GCPE
Intel Pentium Dual Core 2 GHzCPU-E2180
Ultra 1024 MB PC4200 DDR2 533MHz Memory (x2)
Western Digital Caviar SE 160GB HD,7200, 8 MB SATA-300

Thanks for any help you can give!



Check if the drive is being recognised in the BIOS.
Try another IDE cable.
Make sure the drive is jumpered correctly.I replaced the IDE cable and BIOS recognized the drive!  (Western Digital's Caviar SE 160GB HD does not have jumpers apparently)---But when we put the Vista DVD in, we got the following error  :

PXE-E61:  Media Test Failure
PXE-M0F:  Exiting PXE ROM

No bootable device---insert boot disk and press any key

Not a clue what to do next...Go BACK to BIOS. Make sure, that the boot order reads: floppy, CD, HD
Disable Boot from Network (wording is different on every machine, may say Integrated NIC, Network, PXE-xxxxxxx)It's a SATA drive...you didn't state that originally.That's weird.  I see "SATA" on the LAST line of the information I submitted on my system.  Sorry if it didn't show up for you.Thank you both so much!!  It's loading!!    We are so grateful for your help.I'm glad, you fixed it. What exactly did you change in BIOS?I changed the boot order from:

DVD:
A:
C:

to:

A:
DVD:
C:
and I disabled the option "Boot to Network"

Vista is doing its THING now.  I'll be back in touch if there are any more issues.  My son and I are doing the happy dance now.   Great 
I think, this:
Quote

I disabled the option "Boot to Network"

That's weird.  I see "SATA" on the last line of the information I submitted on my system.  Sorry if it didn't show up for you.

hey i NEED to install me on my brothers laptop DOSE me have a network connection center like in xp vista and 2000 or do you have to install a wireless program on the cd that your wireless pc card came with? also me is dull in aperence is there any WAY i can make it look more colorful like xp?

I run Windows Vista Home Premium. It has been extremely unresponsive the past 48 hours. When certain programs run, they will hang up, or make other parts of the operating system crash. Here is a rough list of what I found:


    * Help and SUPPORT does not come up, and causes the taskbar to be unresponsive.
    * About 15 minutes into startup, Windows Live OneCare gives me an error message.
    * I can not install a virus scanner like Avast.
    * The "network" icon in the system tray is showing me as "not connected", and will not respond to left/right click". Other icons will work, HOWEVER.
    * New tabs/windows in IE7 causes said program to crash
    * Basically, any program that needs internet connectivity hangs (messengers, updaters, etc.)
    * .wmv video files causes the Windows Media Player to crash, (but not .avi or music files, just video files. I downloaded some episodes of a tv show from Amazon). When anything runs on there, it responds to play/pause/etc. VERY slowly.
    * Anytime I try to create an icon, move it, or delete it, the window that shows "calculating time REMAINING" comes up, and never goes away.
    * System restore does not seem to function at all.

That is just all I can THINK of off the top of my head. In addition, anytime I run any of the above programs, even if it executes correctly, can only be shut off by using the task manager and "END process" button. Overall, the system seems to just be a tad bit slower than normal, but not really noticeable. I am currently trying to run an online virus scanner to see if anything pops up (which none of the anti virus programs can run with the exception of spybot, which just scans for spyware).

Another note is that when running of Safe Mode, most items, except Windows OneCare seem to function normally.  I have since then removed that and installed other antivirus software in its place, but I can only install it through safe mode, as it hangs up on regular mode. 

I'm afraid this points to a possible virus and/or complete reinstall of Vista.  Can anyone come up with an alternate idea to help me out? Thanks for any future replies!

Vista Home does not come with fax capability and I don't want to spend $ on a 3RD party program.  Is there any free software AVAILABLE.  I have SEARCHED but only find TRIAL versions.  THANKS, Jackie   http://encoderx.co.uk/fax/

Hello!  I have got a pretty weird problem. I have had a Vista inspirat theme for my xp for a long time, has WORKED well.

Now yesterday i ran pc booster 2008 and now my windows looks like this




You see some letters CANT be shown for some reason.
Dumb as i am i didnt take any backup before running pc booster.

How can i get it all back to NORMAL? Thanx!

Specs are belowHave you TRIED system restore? Darn the system restore was not even turned on :Ehttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/systemrestore.mspxYEah! got it fixed! It somehow got messed up because it said i was using xp theme, though i was using vista theme so i changet it to "own theme" and voila!

Creating system restore point now!

Thanx

So yesterday i stood up from my laptop and it FELL off the counter after i stood up. i picked it back up and it started freezing everyfew seconds, so i closed out of what i was doing and gave it a sec to see if it would get better. it continued to freeze every few seconds so i hit control-alt-delete so that i could restart my computer and my SCREEN went blue and it said it was crash dumping all physical data, it finished doing this before i even had a chance to stop it and after this happened, my computer restarted and it got to the point where it is about to start up and it said A Disk Read Error Occured  Press Control-Alt-Delete to restart. It has done this ever since and everytime i hit control-alt-delete to restart, it tries to restart and just ends up GOING back to the same page.......what should i do?! My computer is a brand new Sony VAIO and it runs on Windows VISTA......What happens if you get into safe mode?

If you can get into Safe Mode, click on the Start button and type in CMD and press enter. Type in chkdsk /f and if prompted to ask to reboot, press Y. What does ChkDsk report?

Also, have you install the SP1 update recently?

I don't really have much experience with Vista, so I might have to throw in the towel to someone else.


EDIT: Vista users, be aware that SP1 is still in BETA and still unstable.i cant even get into safe mode. everytime i turn on my computer, that same message pops up and i cant go any further.......Physical damage is hard to diagnose without seeing the machine.
Since it's brand new i'd be taking advantage of the warranty...

i will try and do that. i will have to get a hold of my grandparents though because they are the ones that bought the computer for me. it just sucks because i need it up and running ASAP CAUSE ima college student and i need it for my work...... i took off the bottom part of my computer but i didnt see any physical damage to any of the parts....idk it that helps at all though since im not a computer tech personi called the sony tech people and they said that my computer isnt recognizing my hard drive so now they r sending a tech guy to come fix it.....anyone know how i can save myself the money and fix it myself? Quote from: Blake08 on March 04, 2008, 05:02:48 PM

i called the sony tech people and they said that my computer isnt recognizing my hard drive so now they r sending a tech guy to come fix it.....anyone know how i can save myself the money and fix it myself?

Hello,
In the near future I'm building a computer from scratch and I have a question as to what version of VISTA I should get. I want to get the Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM  as seen here http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16832116215 but I ALSO LIKE to do the OCCASIONAL reformat once in a while just to get a completely fresh START. My question is, is it possible with the Vista for System builders or would I have to get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116140 for that. And what if for whatever reason I needed to reinstall it, is that still possible. Essentialy what I'm wondering is what I'm really giving up for the $150 or so I'd save. Thanks in advance.

He has Vista....GOTCHA, sorry WRONG link

http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/File-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.htmlSorry, I SENT the wrong link.......

http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/File-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html

Click on the ico shortcut and you can download it from there.

My hp laptop with vista will not turn on. the battery is good and it is plugged in (the battery light is on). It has been giving me problems with turning on, SOMETIMES it takes awhile to turn on or the cpu will turn on and the monitor will not. does anyone know if there is a simple fix or has this happened to anyone else. i thought i'd check here before i paid a bunch of money to a PLACE like best buy. THANKS for the help.
How old is this laptop ? ?
If it's less than a year i would be taking advantage of the Warranty immmediately.the computer is a year and a half old...so the warranty is run out...is my best bet to take it to a computer repair place? Did you buy the laptop with Vista, or upgrade?  Could it be possible that your computer does not meet the specifications for your version of Vista?

My guess would first be the video card since you've had problems with the monitor.  Does your computer get hot when you use it?  It may also be a burned out power supply.

I have an HP laptop and have endless problems.  It was worth the $390 for the extended warranty PLAN for how many times I've had to use it!the computer meets the specs for vista, i've been running vista for about 7 months now. ..i didn't get the extended warranty because it was too expensive, i'm kicking myself now for that...it does get hot sometimes, that is what is making me think it may be a power supply issue...the only other thing that had happened to it was i'm an idiot and LEFT it out in the car on one cold night, so i dont know if that would have anything to do with it...is this a fixable problem...if so, what are some suggestions on how to fix it. Sounds to me like it may be a video card issue.

What were you doing on the computer just prior to this problem?i dont think it is a video card issue because i wasn't doing anything out of the ordinary before it wouldn't turn on. i would think that its a video card issue if the cpu actually turned on, but i get nothing from the computer at all besides the light that says i'm on ac power.

I have an HP Pavilion dv9000 with Windows Vista, an Intel Centrino Duo Processor, and a 32-bit OS.  I checked my system specs but can't find how much RAM I have. 

I recently have started having troubles with it.  All of my media players and games have stopped running sound.  The media players won't play anything:  I hit the play button and nothing happens.  My games are really laggy and have no sound.  Also, my wireless internet notification ICON says "Connection Status:  unknown  Server execution failed".

I think I have a virus but I ran 3 scanners and picked up nothing.  Anyone have any ideas on what the problem might be and how I might fix it?right click mycomputer/click properties click device manager click ide controller click primary controller click advanced settings post what is in the "current TRANSFER mode" box.Is this the primary controller: Intel(R) 8280 1G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF?sorry it should READ primary ide channel
this is under IDE ATA/ATAP controller +Ok I have 3 IDE channels and none of them tell me if it's the primary one.  Should I just tell you what is in all of them?That might work.
Ok.  The first one says "Ultra DMA Mode 5.  The second one is blank.  The third one:  "Multi-Word DMA Mode 2".OKay, I am very sorry. I could have sworn I read that your were running XP. I have no experience with Vista.It's ok. Thanks anyway.In Vista, it MAY say just IDE Channel, but I have no idea what it has to do with sound problem....
You have several issues there...
When did they START?
Did you try System Restore?
Are the Windows sounds present?
To find about your RAM, hold Windows key, and hit Pause/Break key.Well i think it started about 2 or 3 days ago.  I haven't tried a system restore yet but that's not a bad idea.  I'm pretty sure the Windows sounds are present.  I checked that but it just says "Not Available" next to RAM.

Let me try a System Restore and I'll get back to you. Quote

it just says "Not Available" next to RAM

I am running windows VISTA PREM, and for some unknown reason I can not down load updates and what ever it is it disabled my CD DRIVE can some one please GIVE me advice Clik Here...

I have a a problem with my windows 2000 getting past the blue screen with the small horizontal rectangle that says "preparing network connections". It gets to that point and no further. I have tried booting in all modes(safe, debugging, last good mode. etc). To complicate matters, my CD Rom is inoperative.  I have some things that I would like to recover but could live without. Any suggestions other than a new system would be appreciated.
Thanks!!If you are LOOKING to recover data you WANT to hook up your HARD drive jumpered as slave into a working system where you can copy/burn what you need to save...
If you are looking to repair Win2k you should STILL follow the steps above first however you will need a working CD/DVD drive to do so...

Let us know.Maud' Dib,
Thank you for the response. I am not what you would CALL "computer literate", so I really do value your input. How would I accomplish this? Would a laptop work with an operating CD/ROM? My main concern is recovering some data and then upgrading my system. I'm looking at an E machine with Vista Premium, or an Acer with XP Professional. Both machines have the same bells and whistles, Acers $50 more. It is for basic home use with some business being conducted from home. What would you recommend? I really do appreciate your time.
Thanks,
Gary

Hello,

   I recently purchased a used drum scanner. The software that drives it RUNS on WINDOWS 2000 Pro. While I do have a Win 2000 Pro computer to run it, I would like to purchase a NEW machine and LOAD it with Windows 2000 Pro. Is that possible? Thank you!

   Rex

Welcome to the CH forums.

Yes you can install Win 2k Pro on a new machine but first check that drivers are available for the installed hardware.   Some manufacturers of new equipment have designed their drivers for VISTA.

forgot to mention i am using vista premium - unfortunatly

Quote from: muzzab on February 20, 2008, 06:52:29 PM

forgot to mention i am using vista premium - unfortunatly

Ouch!

I am having a problem with my Windows Vista COMPUTER SYSTEM.
While trying to download something the display box that shows the progress of the download goes blank. And if I try to cancel the download it makes my Internet Explorer close down as well.

anybody? somebody? Please HelpTry Firefox.Firefox DIDNT WORK. IM get'n the same problem...What are your computer specs?you could always try to use star-downloader

Hello, my name's Matt and I'm new to CH.  Anyway, when I add up all of the processes that taks manager lists, it doesn't even come close to the total that task manager gives under the performance tab.  Why is this?  Where can I find a list of every process that my computer is running?  I'm running VISTA on a HP Pavilion laptop.  I have 2 GB of RAM and a 2.2 Ghz Dual-Core processor.  Vista is using 928 MB of memory just to run-where is it all going?Several tools are better, then TM: Process Explorer, Process Monitor, Autoruns...Just Google them.Keep in mind that Vista handles memory differently...it's designed to use what's available.
Many see this as it being a memory hog...not true. It's just designed differently.
So all the notions on memory prior to Vista should be thrown out...The task manger is does not lie. There is a button on the bottom that says "Show processes from all users." It has a shield next to it INDICATING that it requires administrator rights. If you are an administrator you can click continue and you will have the entire list of processes.Thanks for the info everyone.
The manger is not manger like in Xmas It is spelled m-a-n-a-g-e-r, peeps!
Well, well, I see Dias de verano is on spelling-monitor duty today. 

I think the Paradigm knows, since he spelled it right in the body of his message.  And, Yitzach may have just copy and pasted from the title.

So, relax a bit, Dias de verano. 
OK, I won't be a dog in a manger  I won't be a dog in a manger .  OK, LOL

Hey all, um...I'm not sure, maybe this has been seen before, if so, just a link will help-My HP laptop, the one that some will recall has been nothing but trouble since the day I got it, has struck again!

Here's the 411:

HP Pavilion dv9000 CTO laptop custom built to MAXXED specifications-
No viruses out of 2 antivirus programs-
System defragg just because it needed it-
No recent changes except repeated reinstallation of Conexant HD sound card driver (retarded thing)-

Problem:

Internet does not work...no that's not true...

AIM and YIM work 100% normally, just dandy, but opening up either FF or IE results in the same error message that results when there is no connection-

"Unable to connect: FF cannot establish a connection to the server at www.google.com."

Have tried A) restart, B) antivirus, C) optimization, D) FF and IE, E) multiple webpages, including local connection, F) Battle.net and other program access, like WoW, G) waiting for a day...

Nothing works, and after...LESS-than-helpful...HP support sessions, it was time to hit the big guns...

I'll throw out there that I'd like to try everything else BEFORE resorting to system restore, because I am not fond of Windows' (ESPECIALLY VISTA'S) System Restore (bad past experiences with it) and I have enough valuable data that it cannot be easily backed up w/ the tools I have on hand...

So yeah I must run away before I am caught...PLEASE HELP!Assuming you have done a full virus scan you may have picked up some poisoned DNS servers or a malicious hosts file.  To check and see do the following:

GO to start, run, type CMD, press enter.
In the command prompt that appears type NSLOOKUP and press enter.
Now type server 4.2.2.2 and press enter.
Now type www.google.com.

You should see this:
Non-authoritative answer:
Name:    www.l.google.com
Addresses:  72.14.253.104, 72.14.253.99, 72.14.253.147, 72.14.253.103
Aliases:  www.google.com

If you do, then you probably have poisoned DNS servers or a hijacked hosts file since the 4.2.2.2 name server is returning the correct IPs, but your system isn't getting them even though you can get to AIM which doesn't require any DNS resolution.

Go to Control Panel, network connections, right click on your local area network, click properties.
Scroll down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and double click on it.
Make sure that both options are set to "Obtain Automatically" now click on Advanced, click on the DNS tab and remove any DNS server entries you see in the top box. Click OK, click OK.

Now open up My Computer, click on Tools, Folder Options, click the View tab, scroll down and check "Show Hidden Files and Folders", and uncheck "Hide System files", click ok.
Now go to C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc and find a file named hosts. Right click on it, select RENAME, and change it to Hosts.old. You might get a warning about changing the file extension, say yes.

Now reboot your system and see if you can get to websites.
Thanks for the prompt reply! Sorry, I had to head off to bed...

As you said, the nslookup DID result in a non-authoritative-

Your further instructions said to go to

Control Panel -> Network Connections -> LAN -> Properties

Because I have changed my Control Panel Display, Network Connections is not an option...I can go to Network and Sharing Center, which, thanks to HP and Vista x64, does not work properly and instead prefers to do the proverbial "(Not responding)"

Here is a screenshot-includes the frozen Network and Sharing Center and a properly running AIM and the cmd.exe window...

Network and Sharing does not respond to any commands, and does not terminate normally (the only way to exit is to terminate the process or the application from Task Manager, which results in a recoverable crash of Windows Explorer)

I pray to God that the setting isn't in the Network and Sharing Center since that PoJ has given me trouble for a long time now and has not worked...LOL i ALWAYS forget to attach my pictures!!

HERE you go LOL

note the pic was edited for file size restrictions

[file cleanup - saving space - attachment deleted by admin]It sounds like you may have some more serious problems.

If there's no way you can get to your network settings there's not much I can do for you. Have you been through the entire malware removal procedure in the virus/malware forum? If not, you should do that, just in case. You may also try going to Device Manager and uninstalling the network card, then rebooting and letting windows reinstall it. That might help.... ooooooh uninstalling the card sounds like a good plan-i will try that

and yes, this laptop has been unending problems since...no clue when...but def since i got it...

DON"T BUY HP
DON"T BUY VISTA

*goes to uninstall card*didn't work QUOTE from: TheEmperor on February 24, 2008, 09:52:26 AM

It sounds like you may have some more serious problems.

If there's no way you can get to your network settings there's not much I can do for you. Have you been through the entire malware removal procedure in the virus/malware forum? If not, you should do that, just in case. You may also try going to Device Manager and uninstalling the network card, then rebooting and letting windows reinstall it. That might help....

the one that some will recall has been nothing but trouble since the day I got it

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the one that some will recall has been nothing but trouble since the day I got it

I think, you're playing with fire by not taking advantage of warranty.

:'(I bought an Acer(not pleased) laptop with Vista Home Basic (also not pleased!!!). Without going into the numerable problems with this memory hog OS--the latest problem I've encountered is that Vista will not recognize my password. Acer accepts no responsibility and says they will FIX the prob for $100.00. Microsoft just wants to shuffle the prob back to Acer. I've found a few SOFTWARE PROGRAMS that claim they can recover my password but most of them are assuming that I have forgotten it, and they all  want a fair amount of 'change' which I don't have right now. Can anyone help me get back into my computer? Every new machine comes with a licensed OS CD. Thus, the fastest, cost-free solution to your problem is to reload your Vista OS.

Bill
-----------
http://www.TipsInfinity.com/technology/
FREE Computer Tips To Better Your LifeOr Call MS...they may just issue a new one change their records and avoid an OS INSTALL altogether...

Hi I did the following on my guest user account a few months AGO which I can't SEEM to be able to reverse. In my guest account I went to C DRIVE > user accounts then clicked my account (my name and I am the administrator) and it wouldn't let me in. I then did something which I can't remember and it gave me permission/ access so now all my documents etc in my acocunt can be used viewed via the guest account. When I did it I remeber this greeen bar at the top of teh window which took about 5 mins to load before it said I had access. How do I reverse this so no other account can use my files?

Thank youAre you sure, it's standard Guest Account, not (new)User Account? Default Guest Account doesn't have permission to access your files, install programs, etc.Yes 100% sure its a standard Guest account as I created it by clicking 'turn guest account on'. Please help. I (think) this is what I did - I clicked my user account while in guest account (went to C: > user accounts >clicked the folder with my name) A message then came up saying 'you don't have access to this account/these folders - Do you want access to this account/these folders'. (I can't remember the exact words). I clicked yes, entered my password ina box that appeared > the vista GREEN loading bar appeared at teh top of teh window which took a few minutes to load then I had access to all my files via the guest account.

How do I reverse this so the guest account does not have access to my files?

Thank youIt would be easier to CREATE a brand new account with the priviledges set as you like transfer the User name and delete the old one... Quote

and delete the old one

Hi all,
I have just bought a Dell Inspiron with Vista Ultimate (I can hear the groans already)
My only problem (so far) is that I can't dowload my internet mail like I used to with IE6
Neither can I import my archived mail into the new 'windows mail' as it won't accept internet mail files.
My idea was to download OE6 and continue using that,
but I can't seem to be able to UNINSTALL the windows mail program.
I'm not very bright so I may be missing something here ?
Any help greatly appreciated
Windows Mail is integrated with Vista, so it can't be uninstalled, but you can always make any other mail program as your default. Quote

I can't dowload my internet mail like I used to with IE6

the new 'windows mail' as it won't accept internet mail files.

My idea was to download OE6 and continue using that,

Hello all, I cannot change my video memory on my Trusted Core BIOS SETUP. My vid mem is STUCK at [8MB], when I know my video card (Intel X3100) MAXES out at 358 MB.  Please HELP. I run Vista on my Acer 5920 Laptop.

I am not very good at fixing computer problems.. and my warranty expired... I have a windows XP dimension E310 (dell computer). yesterday my brother just turned the computer off by pushing the button on the CPU. This morning I tired to turn the computer on and every time a blue screen pops up after a few second SAYING that the computer has detected a problem and needs to shut down in order to prevent damage and the error is: UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME

and if you see this message for the first time restart the computer.... but every time I turn it on the blue error screen wont go away, I even tried to turn it on SAFE MODE.. even that doesnt work... Anyone have any clue what the problem is or how to fix it??? Or any other tip and help??

THANKS for your help in advace!
there is a lot of information on this in the FAQ Database. if you look in there you will find tools and links to fix this. To give you a headstart do you have the xp disc? it sounds like you probably have a system file missing or corrupt. here is a link from the FAQ PAGE about running a repair. http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

You should be getting an error message in white letters on that blue screen??

Let me know if this helps.This has NO research or looking-up involved, it is strictly from memory, so i may be off on a bit:

First of all is it a notebook or a desktop? (too lazy to google the title )

(MOST LIKELY!!)Would you happen to have XP/Vista/Me/2000/3.1's (jk) install disk? just pop it in and either do a system repair or reinstall the OS withought deleting files...

The Hard drive could have just DIED...

The Hard Drive could be disconnected  (but i dobut it unless you ever took the cover of the PC off)

Corrupted Boot.Ini file... but that is probably the least likely because it shows a different error... and i cant be 100% sure unless you describe your problem in explicit detail. and if it ever is you will need to disconnect the hd and all this that im not going to explain untill im sure it is this...

(second most likely, but i cant give detail unless i have the PC infront of me) Your computer got a virus... there are some that can, once your PC is off it cant reboot... But first do you get past the WIN XP loading screen with the bar? If you do read the next paragraph... if you dont skip it

In the loading screen press F5 (maybe F7) to go into safe mode and try to disable/remove the virus.

Otherwise your S-O-L buy a new PC.

Glad i could help ,
~Simitra

Try the Windows Recovery Console.  Boot to your Windows XP disc and instead of performing an installation press R to choose the second option.  After you are in the Recovery Console type FIXBOOT.  This should repair a corrupted boot sector.  Reboot and see what you get.  If this doesn't do it go back into the Recovery Console and try typing FIXMBR.  If these don't do it a reinstall of the OS may be needed.  If the problem is reoccurring it could be the sign of a virus in the boot sector or a failing hard drive.  There's a lot to rule out before we give it up for dead. Eg0Death that is exactly what i was saying ... Quote from: liambiscuit on January 31, 2008, 09:07:44 PM

Eg0Death that is exactly what i was saying ...

I am not very good at fixing computer problems.. and my warranty expired... I have a windows XP dimension E310 (dell computer). yesterday my brother just turned the computer off by pushing the button on the CPU. This morning I tired to turn the computer on and every time a blue screen pops up after a few second saying that the computer has detected a problem and needs to shut down in order to prevent damage and the error is: UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME

and if you see this message for the first time restart the computer.... but every time I turn it on the blue error screen wont go away, I even tried to turn it on SAFE MODE.. even that doesnt work... Anyone have any clue what the problem is or how to fix it??? Or any other tip and help??

Thanks for your help in advace!

[quote author=vettelady link=topic=50555.msg318236#msg318236
this is excatly the same problem i am having.
so i am trying to use my recovery disk, but the screen keeps coming up "non-system disk or disk error

Have been running vista HOME premium for about 8 months. Yesterday my COMPUTER screen froze so I did a restart. Vista did not start normally but came up in safe mode. I tried to do a system restore. It appeared to be successful but when I restarted vista did not start and now I can not EVEN get it to come up in the safe mode again. Vista has REPEATEDLY attempted to repair itself but no avail. I do not know what to try next. I do not WANT to do a complete recovery as I will lose a ton of stuff (should have backed up). I would really appreciate some help.

I have a need to be able to shutdown my computer on DEMAND to the sleep mode.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

HMany laptops have a Fn button. Fn+Esc on most Inspirons is Stand By or Sleep. If you are LACKING the Fn button, there is nothing that I am AWARE of that will do that. But there is the quick KEY SEQUENCE that should suffice; Windows, s, enter on Vista, and probably the same on most other windows OS's. When I said Windows button, that means the button that brings up the start menu and probably has the windows logo on it.

I have just tried INSTALLING some software on my laptop running Vista.  I have installed the same software from the same DISKS on 2 separate desktops running XP Home and XP Pro with no problems.

On the laptop I get a MS Windows error message stating:  "Administration has STOPPED working"
"A problem caused the program to stop working correctly.  Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available"

That's it!

It does say "ADMINISTRATION" not "ADMINISTRATOR"

I have only one user account, set up as administrator.

Anyone have any ideas?
Vista 32-bit, or 64-bit? What program is it? Link, please.
Do you have UAC enabled?
Try to right click on installation file, and click "Run As Administrator".You will probably save yourself a lot of time by contacting the developer of the application you're trying to install and ASKING them.  The software I was trying to install is a CAD package.
It is not officially supported on Vista although net sources tell me it will run.
I got it working by logging in as administrator in Safe Mode and installing for there.
Thanks for the comments. Quote

It is not officially supported on Vista although net sources tell me it will run.

I recently reformatted my hard drive on my Dell LAPTOP. When I did that I deleted all partitions and created one new one. The install WENT well, except that when I boot the machine; It gives me a choice of two Windows XP operating systems to choose from. One of the systems does not exist and the other is the working op. I know there is a way to delete one of the choices, but I have FORGOTTEN how to do this. Can someone help??See How to edit the Boot.ini file in Windows XP.Thanks for the try, but the message shows up only on the post screen, The boot.ini file only lists one operating system

EDPlease post the EXACT message you are getting during post.

Hint: You can HIT the pause/break key to stop the boot process on that screen...If you post the entire contents of the "c:\boot.ini" file, you might convince me there is only one operating system listed there.  To the best of my knowledge, the system determines which operating systems exist (and how many) by reading the boot.ini file. Quote from: dahlarbear on February 14, 2008, 07:31:36 AM

If you post the entire contents of the "c:\boot.ini" file, you might convince me there is only one operating system listed there.  To the best of my knowledge, the system determines which operating systems exist (and how many) by reading the boot.ini file.

Quote from: Broni on February 17, 2008, 08:11:25 PM

http://www.adalert.co.uk/ link doesn't work.

Security professionals warn against sites that MAKE exaggerated or deceptive claims that can potentially MISLEAD consumers.

The link posted runs an unwanted script in the background

hello im whiteknight novise comp user. i have a random pop up in the top left of my desk top that jumps to the task bar from the moment it pops up till the task bar is less than a second. also adsite keeps getting in even though i delete it1. Run one of two free on-line scanners:
*** ESET Online Scanner at: http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
Note: This scanner is for Internet Explorer only
   1.  You will notice that the "Start" button is grayed out. Place a check mark at "Yes, I accept the Terms of use". The "Start" button will become visible. Click on it.
   2. If it wants to install an ActiveX component allow it
   3. You will be asked to install an ActiveX, click the "Install" button (Note: If you have a Firewall install you may have to approve the installation)
   4. Once ActiveX control is installed click on the "Start" button to initialize the scanner
   5. After initialization is complete, make sure, that  "Remove found threats", and "Scan unwanted applications" are checkmarked.
   6. Click the "Scan" button
   7. Once the scan is done, you will find a log in C:\Program Files\esetonlinescanner\log.txt
Post ESET's log.

*** TrendMicro online scanner, HOUSECALL
Note: This scanner works with Firefox, and Internet Explorer

Click on
It'll ASK you to download small housecall66.exe to your computer.
Double click on the above file to begin scanning process.

HouseCall pop-up window will open.
Accept the agreement.
In NEXT window, select Complete Scan, and click on Start Scanning button.

Relax, it'll take a while...

Upon completion HouseCall will display results under Results tab.
Click Clean now button.
Close application.

Find TrendMicro log, housecall0.log. Its location:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\HouseCall 6.6\log
Vista: C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\HouseCall 6.6\log


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

Print these instructions out.

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

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

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

3. Download HijackThis:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hijackthis.html
Post HijackThis log.

Hey everyone,

So I have a Dell laptop about 6 months old...I wanted to tell you its "stats" but i just noticed when I went into "System" it comes up saying Processor: Not Available nad RAM: Not Available.  I know I have at least a 2gig dual core...and I have 2 gigs of RAM.  Not sure why it can't recognize it...ALSO ever since I've had the computer I've been unable to load a webpage AND play an MP3 without the sound cracking and popping.  I have to turn off my wireless internet just to play the sound or video file without it skipping and crackling...I think a computer with my speed should be able to handle two easy things...

Anyway my newest and most frustrating problem is that when I tried to use "voice" on yahoo MESSENGER it said I didn't have a sound card, which obviously I do.  When I load a video in VLC media player I can see the picture but there is no sound.  When I play an MP3 in winamp, winamp hardly ever opens anymore, but when it does it doesn't play and therefore there's no sound.  However I can hear the sound on youtube videos and the dings of my computer's noises. 

With some things I'm VERY computer literate...and in other things I'm fairly new.  And this whole thing is just driving me crazy.  I think my ongoing problems are Vista and not Dell related, but who knows. 

Can anyone help me sort out my audio issue?  (And if you've got any tips on why my supposedly fast computer can't do two things at once...that would be amazing too!!!!)

Thanks!Okay, so I just went back into the control panel to fiddle with the "sound" option again, and THIS time it came up saying that my speakers were causing a problem and should be disabled.  I went in....tested them...heard the sound....and then saved my settings and now I'm getting audio again in VLC and winamp.  I don't know why that error message never came up on any of the other times I went into "sound" in the control panel....

So I guess that it's fixed???  But I still have issue with my overall performance (being unable to have my wireless turned on and play an mp3) on a new computer......and how my specs aren't showing up in "system".... Quote

Also ever since I've had the computer I've been unable to load a webpage AND play an MP3 without the sound cracking and popping.  I have to turn off my wireless internet just to play the sound or video file without it skipping and crackling...I think a computer with my speed should be able to handle two easy things...

one is a windows vista disc

Tanhus:   Start a new thread, you'll get more replies that way.

Margaret:  You will not need a WIndows cd if you use a PROGRAM like Partition Magic to resize the partitions WITHOUT deleting anything on the drive.  If you use Windows to delete the other partitions and merge them all into one, you will lose everything you currently have on the computer and will then need to reinstall Windows. 

Depending how how much of your stuff is on the drive will help you decide which you'd rather do -- resize the partitions, or reinstall Windows.

Also, once you end up with your 1 partition, I recommend converting the filesystem to NTFS.Well... i don't see a problem here:
QUOTE from: Anodoin on February 05, 2008, 06:34:32 PM

...you will lose everything you currently have on the computer...

...and will then need to reinstall Windows.

I bought the computer at the thrift store and it's running XP. The C drive is full and I can't get an anti virus program to install due to low memory. Will re-partitioning the hard drive fix that? Now my control panel is gone and I searched and the computer can't even find it.  Also, someone was on the computer and that might be the problem with the control panel too.

Well... i don't see a problem here:
he bought the comp at a thrift store... which means the files are unimportant
but...

Who said he wanted windows? lol
and plus your making a larger deal out of it than necesary...
ive installed Vista Ultimate on 17 different computers in January, and thats a much more complex OS which takes much more time...
then again im a computer geek
but what anodoin said should work

I asked this ? in another forum and noboday is RESPONDING.  So I found this site.  Okay, I don't know if I posted this ? in the right thread, but I'm going to ask anyway. The past few weeks I have been experiencing some problems with my PC. I do have Vista btw. Certain websites do not load for me like Target for an example and my outlook express is all whacked out. Just TODAY whenever I'm on my outlook express checking my emails, I have to reconnect to the internet. I have DSL. I have the Norton Internet security INSTALLED also. I have cleaned out the cookies and use the ccleaner. I bummed too because I can't use the selling features on EBAY!! It won't let me type a description or load pics. I think alot of the problems have to do with my son playing that computer game called Runescape and I found out today that he was looking at alot of porn. What do you think I should do??? Oh and I can't do a SYSTEM restore because it says ERROR. I can't even sign into my yahoo mail.

Did you try Firefox as cross reference?I just assume stay with IE.Did you try Firefox as cross reference?I don't know how to do that.Download, and install Firefox: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ (another browser), and see, if you're having same problems with accessing web sites.

???OK, just this morning I get this message as my computer is booting up that when I went to msconfig (of which I believe I changed nothing) said I needed to go back and change some settings from selective start up to normal. So, I changed from selective to normal start up. and now I get this screen (note pad note) of which I will try to attache. So, this may be simple to fix no brain drain here.

[file cleanup - saving space - attachment deleted by ADMIN]In msconfig, checkmark Selective mode again, restart computer.
When the message about using Selective mode pops-up (it's normal), checkmark box "Don't show me this message again". Click OK.
It won't bother you again.Still coming back so I will just keep trying!!
thefonzWell what can I do I even did a system restore to go back to yesterday the 9th but it stays.  I believe I am doing what I am told to do.

Going on DSL Monday but that won't help.  I probably need some more input.

thefonz:'(I suppose I should keep this thread going even though this is a different problem if INDEED it is a problem.

It used to that at the bottom of the monitor screen when you were waiting for a web page to load there would be a blue load thing moving from left to right showing you that the page is loading.  I don't have this anymore.  The web pages does load and when it is finished it just comes up.

So, is this right or wrong?

Also still waiting for a response about the "annoying boot up" problem

I really do not know if this is all propper so if not someone will have to tell me so here is another problem:

I have an account with UTube and when I get an email from them about someone commenting about a movie I sent UTube is SAYING that I either do not have "Flash player" on my computer or I need to upgrade to the latest version.  I had no idea I needed flash player to view UTube.  This computer was given to me from my brother.  So, is flash important for Utube?

thefonzIt's little bit unclear about that Notepad screen, you attached.
At startup, you're getting Notepad pop-up, or where can you see that note?
At what point of startup?
 The note pad pop up is the last of the boot up.  After I "X" it out I get the desk top and then business as normal.

Thefonz Try here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330132 ;DThank you!!!!!!!!! that microsoft site worked!!!

Like I said I am a novice at computers and when my brother gave this hp pavillian  7950 to me he had so much junk on this computer that I don't really need.  Much of the stuff I can't delete because it came with the computer that is probably on the XP disk.  When I try to delete in Add/delete it says I can't  If I ever have to reformat I copied "How I install XP" and I think first delete the HD

I went to UTube and looked for "Contact us" but it leads to nothing really to type them a note as to enquiring if I need "Flash"

thefonz

    OK THIS IS THE POP UP I GET WHEN I TRY TO PLAY A UTUBE MOVIE: see attachement.

IF YOU WANT TO SEE ANY OF MY WORK GO TO SEARCH ON UTUBE SITE:

harryfitzner1



[file cleanup - saving space - attachment deleted by admin]Click the "Get the latest Flash player" link and install it.
You need it in order to play the videos.Thank you "DeerPark" that did the trick now tomorrow when I get "DSL" it should go faster.

Now I have a question for MR. DeerPark or anyone out there.  This computer is old for my brother but new for me and I am cleaning it up.  I am told that sometimes when you go to msconfig and check the startup stuff sometimes there are entries check that should not be to make the computer more efficient so I am going to make two screen shots and just let me know if there are entries that I should uncheck.
I think that attachement 38 is reall all there is'

thefonz

[file cleanup - saving space - attachment deleted by admin]I'm glad, things started working for you.
As for your startups (msconfig), it's gonna be better readable, if you just post HijackThis log. This way, we'll see your startups, and at the same time, we'll see, if your computer is clean of "bad" guys.
Download HijackThis:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hijackthis.html
and post its log.downloading HJT but I am also setting up for DSL but soon I will give you all the information you need.

thefonz Quote

I am also setting up for DSL

I'm having issues with a driver I'm TRYING to TRACK down.  When you LOAD Vista in Safe Mode with NETWORKING, what loads after fileinfo.sys?