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I have an hp computer with an lcd SCREEN. ONE day it was fine but the next day I turn on the computer and it seems its much darker. I open my brightness/ contrast controls and fix it. As I WORK a little the brightness pops up by itself and starts adjusting by itself up down.. down back to 0 or up to 100. I'd try to fix it but couple seconds or minutes later its back up playing the controls. As I am writing this post my brightness thing is up and its going up from 100 to 0 and back. Sometimes the screen just gets stuck there and i cant turn it off. I restarted my computer it wasnt dark this time but then the bright/cont screen keeps popping up adjusting by itself.. Ive scanned but it didnt find any viruses. What could this be?when you say the window is popping up, do you mean the same window that would pop up if you hit the menu button on the monitor? or are you talking about some other software on your comp? If its the same as the menu that you press on the Monitor, then that means theres a short in your monitor somewhere and you need to replace the monitorTry that monitor on another computer and try another monitor on this computer to isolate where the problem really is.Most graphics card drivers install utilities capable of changing the brightness of the display. If you're using ATI or Nvidia there should be an icon on the task bar. See if there is anything suspect in there.

When the brightness changes, is there a corrosponding change on the monitors options? For example, if your brightness is 50, and it suddenly brightens up, does the brightness stay at 50 or move?yes the window is the same one as when i press the menu on my moniter. and when it becomes duller the number goes down. and vice versa... in my task bar there was a program that had the word monitor in it... i closed it too fast to remember lol. the thing is that its always been there and there wasnt EVER a problem? I dont understand why it randomly started to do this. So far its been 5 minutes and the problem hasnt occured yet... I'm guessing that was the problem. What is this program for? Will I need it or is it just some extra thing?

SO far I think its fixed So thankyou so much!..I was wrong!!!!!!!! 10 minutes later brightness comes up and goes back to !! aaarrgghhh  when i turn it up it goes down its like someone is fighting with me from another computer but it cant be I scanned!


Maybe its something in my processes!??

i dont even bother to change it no more now it keeps popping up and its at 0 RIGHT now and its staying htere...

Whats a short? i read a post above about it being a short in my monitor?Have you tried loading into safe mode, or VGA mode. If its ok in safe mode then its a driver problemIf the actual options box for the monitor's OSD appears, it is a fault with the monitor. Quote

Try that monitor on another computer and try another monitor on this computer to isolate where the problem really is.

Laptop takes extremely long time to boot up. I can't RUN programs for up to 5 minutes waiting for the my laptop to LOAD every thing. I thing my computer is opening up to many programs. It automatically opens programs like messager, etc. How do I stop it from opening up all these different programs? :-/The best place to start is from WITHIN each program, LOOKING for options not to start.
Then you can ALSO try msconfig>startup.
Take each program one at a time, if you have any problems then name the program in here and someone will help you to disable it.

Here Is The Deal!

Through Steam They are doing a free 4 day trial or something of the Game The Ship (The ship is actually pretty fun) I loaded the game, loaded a map but the map stoped loading... So I ctrl+Alt+Deleted it and proceeded to close out of the game, computer was STILL FROZEN so I closed out of steam then explorer. When explorer came BACK it gave me a weird message something like "i+exlporer==l;..." etc...Anyway I said ok then the system locked up beeped a few times. (at this point I was like "oh forget it!") I manually rebooted or as some would say a hard reboot. Now it wont detect the harddrive when booting back up. I have tryed booting in safemode, I have tryed last known config. I have even tryed repairing using winxp CD. all I get is "Harddrive not detected".

I am not about to loose years and years of date/work/everything I have done on computers for aslong as I have known.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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I have Windows XP Home I belive.ah yes, the possible outcome while playing Russian-Roulette(Sometimes known as Hard Shutdowns ). This might be a long shot but try actually going into your computer physically detach the HDD, re-attach it and make sure all the connections are nice and snug and then try to boot up and see what happens. That might fix the problem but im not 100% sure... ive seen crazier things fix even weirder problems lolI am glad you understand what i am talking about. I have already opened it up and made sure all the cords are plugged in and "snug". D=No need for help. omg I got it working Thanks for anyone who did take the time to read it and tryed to help.

My ideas: Restart more then once, Keep trying last known config more then once.

Thank you HDL_CinC_Dragon for your help.I would download and run a hard drive fitness test
 from the manufaturer of the hard drive. :-?

Hi all I am very new to this room but I have a problem. I just purchased a ibm 560  laptop off ebay it is running ME and I want to install xp PRO. I have the cd BUT the laptop has no cd drive, I never heard of that BTW. I am pretty familar with computers but not this one. I am trying to install my wireless-G usb network adapter (also have the cd) but cant so I downloaded it a jump drive and now the ibm wont reconize the jump drive to install the driver need for the jump drive. The jump drive is a Attache 512. So I guess this is a two part question. Frist does ANYONE know where I can get the driver for the jump drive? Second is there any way to TRANSFER xp pro without using the cd? I would really apprcieate any and all the help I can get!!!   :-? :-?Your life will be a lot easier if you just get a CDROM drive, for now and in the future. These are also readily available on eBay.Hi dodge02,

i searched on google for your driver. i have a website if you want to download it.

http://members.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php?driverid=457877&action=downloadsplash&expcode=uyEcqYCW2K6ytODuHMldERxMfRl%2FJvhY0wovBFW9ZACjTfpsPgZjAXTsyAeh5ZoQubyHlQUkErsaXdlg6Qt%2Buw%3D%3D

if this dosen't work i have some other driver sites that i'll SEARCH for you...
hopefully this helps!

-Hales Computer Service

When uninstalling, I get an unistaller error message:

"You do not have sufficient access to remove AOL Coach Version `.0(Build:20020823.1) from the Add or Remove Programs list.

Please contact your system administrator."

I recently reformatted the hard drive on the computer and am trying to rebuild it.  I hadn't done good maintenance on the 3.5 year old computer, so it was having lots of troubles, and I did have authority AUTHORIZATION ISSUES before reformating also.

I am having other error messages that have forced my computer to shut down or restart too, but I'm waiting for them to COME up to post them here for help.

The OS is Windows xp service PACK 2 (build 2600) (I don't know what the build 2600 is about, but it's listed on my computer profile summary?)

Thanks for taking time to help!
stephanAre you the Administrator for this machine? Is AOL currently installed? If not using it, how did this get loaded?

What version of Windows and service pack? Is it a legal install?

What are "authority authorization issues"?

If you have hardware issues then Windows is irrelevant. Let's get ALL of the issues out in the open now.

See below.

AOL was installed from the "Applications" cd that came with the computer and is asked for during the OS reinstillation PROCESS.  

And, I purchased the hardware/software from gateway.

Hello Everyone!

I'm sorry if this is a repeat question.

Does ANYONE know which keys to use in order to access "file" "format" "Edit" and other options in Word 2003 and Internet EXPLORER 7 when the mouse isn't working or a screen freezes?

I recall a friend using CTL and/or ALT and either arrow keys or tab.

Any help will be appreciated.

I have Windows XP
Office 2003
IE 7
512 MB of RAM
Dell Mouse
Press Alt, then use the arrow keys to go left/right along menus.
Press Enter to select an option, right to open sub menus, left to close sub menus.
HOWEVER, maybe you should be addressing the issue that MAKES this necessary. Quote

Press Alt, then use the arrow keys to go left/right along menus.
Press Enter to select an option, right to open sub menus, left to close sub menus.
However, maybe you should be addressing the issue that makes this necessary.

I can't change the program access and defaults. I am logged on as an administrator. I change the defaults, and hit OK. I get no error message, just no change after a reboot.Need more information. Also would help if you list your system SPECS. ALTHOUGH knowledge of your OS would be useful (I assume XP), your system specs aren't really that relevent to the problem.

What program settings are you trying to change (browser? etc) and to what are you changing them (Firefox etc)?

Did your computer COME pre-installed with WINDOWS and "stuff"? The company may have made their own custom settings, but I don't see why you can't change them.And now this poster has apparently been abducted by aliens.

I mean you can't do anything on my computer without waiting forever. The internet is slow and so are all the applications and games on the computer.

It's a 3 year old Compaq with a 2.80 GHz processor with 256 MB ram and it has 61.38 MB ram free.
It has Windows XP.
What's the problem?? I've ran Norton Antivirus and Ewido neither found any viruses or that sort of thing. Dh wants me to put in the shop but I don't think it's worth it. You can buy another PC just like it for $398.00. I don't see the point in sinking money into for a professional.

What could be causing this??

ThanksDid that computer come with CDs containing the original software, including Windows, that was installed on the computer?  Have you ever formatted, i.e. erased, the hard drive and done a fresh installation of the original software, including Windows?

Do you have any spyware removal tools installed, and are you using them?  Was the slowness a gradually worsening problem or did it happen RATHER sudden?  If a sudden change, what happened just before the slowdown?  

Where are you getting the "61.38 MB ram free" info?  You mentioned games.  What games are you talking about?  

Do you ever run DISK Cleanup?  Do you ever defragment the hard drive?


My husband reformatted it about a month ago b/c at that time it kept LOCKING up on me. This has been a gradual problem. I've run Spybot and Adaware they found nothing. I also ran Norton Anti virus, Ewido and Microsoft Malicious software tool.. they all found nothing.

The 61.38 MB RAm that is free is coming from the system information.
My husband did disk defragment and clean up after he reformatted.

Only 256 RAM and Norton is a bad combo, especially with all of the standard XP eye candy and unneeded services.

I suspect it has always been slower than it NEEDS to be. Adding another 256 RAM and ditching Norton would be where I would start. Removal instructions are on the Symantec site. You can't just do it with Add and Remove Programs.  Here's a test you might try; it relates to the "eye candy" GX1_Man mentioned.  Right on My Computer and select Properties.  Select the Advanced tab, click on the Settings button under Performance, click on the circle for "Adjust for best performance" and then click on Apply and OK.  You should notice a difference in performance.well the first thing i recommend is that you get at the very least an additional 256 megs of RAM and depending on what games your talking about you might just want to shoot for a gig.... another option to look at is possible adware, spyware, malware in general. Goto download.com and search for "ad aware". Its a great PROGRAM and gets rid of adware quite nicely. The next program to get would be SpyBot search and destroy. also a great program for that kind of stuff. Also try defragmenting your hard drive. I know you said you said you already ran Norton but thats mainly for viruses not adware and spyware. Give thsoe programs a try and see if that helps at all...

He can login to several (more than 5) 17 CONS system and change the power settings to Home/Office Desk and click apply but when he comes back in the MORNING the settings revert to PORTABLE Laptop and the systems GO into stand by after 20 minutes of non-use.  Try again and post a LOT more information about the machine make and model, age, operating system and service pack, what happened before this and what you have tried so far. Some PUNCTUATION and complete sentences make your post more readable and increase the chance of someone replying as well.  

See below.

Can anyone help me with Windows XP System RESTORE?  I deleted some files by mistake.  I tried to use System Restore.  Every one of the restore points over the last month generates the message:  " Unable to restore computer to this system restore point.  Please choose another restore point and try again"

THANKS for your help!If System Restore will not restore your computer, the only things you can do is restore a backup that you made prior to the problem occurring or reinstall Windows or PERHAPS EDIT the Windows Registry.

What problem prompted you to attempt a system restoration?What files did you delete? :-?Are they still in the recycle bin?

The recycle bin is designed to give mistakes a second chance.

Sort of like fool me twice shame on me.

Did you delete them and then empty the recycle bin?

Have you tried booting in safemode and doing restore?

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/app_system_restore_hss_safemode.mspx?mfr=truehttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Do you have a real Windows CD or a restore CD or what?I was having a CONFLICT with Windows Explorer 7.0 and AT&T/Yahoo DSL Version of Explorer and or some of the browser accessories.  I deleted ALL AT&T/Yahoo software via Windows add/remove.  Unfortunately,  I neglected to save my yahoo archive, which had contact information I need.  I wanted to use system restore to go back and begin the process again after saving the archive.

Thanks for your help!

Hey there, how do you do?

i have this problem with my laptop. When i switch it on it goes straight to a black screen where it SAYS, "NTLDR is missing". I have tried using my recovery disk but it gets to the end of the fresh recovery and says something like, "preload.tag invalid iniboot",(it doesnt say exactly that but along those lines) and then goes right back to "NTLDR is missing". I havent tried alot of things as im not that good on repairing computers.

i havent got a windows xp, the computer came with windows xp already installed. Is there anyway of repairing this without using an Windows XP disc?  Can i create a windows xp boot cd or something that could get me into windows recovery console? i have tried creating boot disks from different tutorials on the INTERNET, but i am not sure i understand the concept of boot disks fully. I am lost anyhow, the computer just wont boot after "NTLDR is missing". I can go into a dos menu by pressing F2, but it is just not having it. i would APPRECIATE your help...

laptop specs
Acer travelmate
intel centrino
256 MB RAM
60gb
1.5 GHz

thanks    :-?The Recovery CD should allow you to get into a Recovery Console, where the drive can be formatted if necessary. Which kind of Acer Travelmate is this? As in, what MODEL name? I ask because I'm looking for a recovery console tutorial, and I'm finding answers for all sorts of PCs.thanks for the reply. it is a travelmate 2420. the recovery cd only lets me restore the computer to factory settings and at the end of doing so, it shows the second message about 'preload.tag boot.ini' or something.Before you reinstall anything...read the following article from Microsft.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318728

Best of Luck!

First off, I have Windows XP Home.  Recently while gaming, mostly World of Warcraft, I noticed that every 3-4 seconds the entire game will lock up for a moment.  This happens consistantly during play and led me to try to figure out why.  When I bring up the Windows task manager and look at the performance tab, I can see the CPU usage spiking to around 50-60% in about the same timing as the hiccups WoW experienced.  I assume this is the cause of it, but I do not know why this is happening.  Any ideas?Look in the processes tab - what is using the CPU power?
That'll tell you which process is eating your resources, and then you can learn how to solve it.The CPU usage goes to 'System' every few seconds when it spikes.We need more INFO, could you tell us your system specs?Okay.    Like I said it has Windows XP Home.  It has an Intel Pentium 4 2.66Ghz CPU, 1 gig of RAM, 80 gig hard drive, GeForce 6600 VIDO card.  I'm not sure what you need exactly, if it's more than that let me know.  I also run Norton antivirus and it doesn't show that there's anything wrong atm.

Just to refresh, my CPU usage is still spiking to 40-50% every few seconds.  The process 'System' is using that percentage of the CPU when it spikes for a moment before going back to 'System Idle Process' then repeating.

I'm betting it has something to do with your video card. Have you tried updating to the latest drivers.I just updated my drivers, the problem PERSISTS.  I failed to mention in the original post that I just noticed the drain on the CPU from the hiccups in gaming, but it occurs all the time - even when I have just rebooted my system.

For example I just now restarted to complete the driver update.  As soon as I could check the process monitor/performance tab, it already showed the same pattern.So the CPU usage spike happens all the time in the same pattern?
Are you malware-free?This is odd are you sure it is "System" and not System.exe? What is the memory usage in K(Kilobytes) when your computer spikes? So this is normal? How long has this been happening for? What was the last thing you did before this started happening?Yeah, it's just 'System' that sits at the BOTTOM of the list normally with 'System Idle Process'.  The mem usage actually stays the same (240 K) when the CPU usage shoots up to 40-50%.The first bit sounds normal, the CPU usage doesn't.
Is there anything running in the background?
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[highlight]Are you malware-free?[/highlight]

[highlight]How long has this been happening for? What was the last thing you did before this started happening?[/highlight]

But looks like I have to sit out on this one.

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But looks like I have to sit out on this one.

Why?

So this is normal? How long has this been happening for? What was the last thing you did before this started happening?

Are you malware-free?

i have a fake windows xp and i want to replace it with a genuine ONE.but i dont know which.
xp professional/xp home -sp2 i only use my computer for a hobby nothing heavy,
can you help. also best place to purchase.

i am a novice at this as you can tell so please keep it simple.

ivanoe.XP Home should be fine for you.  Visit Newegg:  Microsoft Windows XP Home with SP2 - RetailOr Best Buy if their in your area...What is the manufacturer name and MODEL number of your
computer?You can save about $100 if you buy the upgrade instead of the FULL version....ONLY if you have an old Win98, ME or 2000 cd LYING around.  

Alan <><  thanks soyabean THATS a great help i'll visit the site.great site patio/guru thanks.steet 1/adviser will have to get back to you on that one .thanks all the same.thanks ale 52/apprentice nothing like that lying about , Quote

steet 1/adviser will have to get back to you on that one .thanks all the same.

Ok so i go on my computer and try to empty my recycle bin but the computer freezes. so i have to manually shut it down by holding the power button. this has been happening alot lately because the computer keeps freezing everytime i empty the recycle bin. i am not the admin so i have limited rights(maybe thts why?). so i PUSH down the power button (which i know isnt good to do) and wait a while and start the comp again. this time after the windows xp load screen loads and is suppose to take you to the password screen the screen goes black after the load screen. Noting works i turned off the power outlet i restarted the computer by holding down the power button too. please help i will give points anything to anyone who can help me. my bro is gona kill me if he finds out. hes a computer nerd and i know he can fix it but *censored* kill me if finds out. PLEASE HELP!!!now why would he do that? you just tried to empty the bin.. what windows do U have?

when did this start happening? how much free HARD drive space do you have? windows needs at least 15% to work RIGHT..

how much stuff is in the bin?


unlovedwarriorTime to come clean with the administrator of the system. HONESTY IS the best policy.

My problem is, after turing on the computer, internet explorer will work fine for a while (sometimes 5-10min) but after CLOSING and trying to re-open internet explorer, my computer freezes.  On the IE tab I am in, it says "Connecting" and then freezes. I am OCCASIONALY able to open the task manager and close iexplorer.exe under the PROCESSES menu. But I then notice iexplorer.exe is using about 90% of cpu. Another item I notice is svchost.exe uses up to 70%cpu and fluctuates with the iexplorer.exe PROCESS. I have repaired windows, reinstalled the Winsocks, ran antiviruses (found 3 trojans and REMOVED them), ran Hijackthis (which leaves me about 15 messages about missing files), and also run Adaware multiple times. Help!  :-?
THanks
I am currently running Windows XP 64 edition.
IE 6 and more recently IE7 (which has not solved the problem)
Avast
Hijackthis
Lavasoft Adaware SE personal

it stops when i try to install it at 34% ? why is that, i tried it bout 7x and still stops installing at 34% ?

do i keep trying or ?

need help, WINDOWS 98se is slow and keeps disconnecting from INTERNET even thou i have dsl ?

help plz

hmsam...... What are you trying to install ........ win 98SE or Win XP ?
Are you using nice shiny MicroSoft cds or copies ?

dl65Do you receive any error messages or anything at all? There may be a problem with the cd your using. Try another cd to MAKE sure there are no problems with your cd rom drive.i am trying to install xp home edition again and it's a shiny one

never had a problem before, maybe the drive is not reading it ? but why stop at 34% when installing xp ? everytime i try ?

bbl gonna try again
ok i think it was the sound card sb live, so i took it off and EVERYTHING is ok now lol, got it installed

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ok i think it was the sound card sb live, so i took it off and everything is ok now lol, got it installed

Just out of curiosity, I have STARTED to use remote assistance today, and as such I'm not heaps familiar with the technical connection side or things. I managed to get it working numerous times with one person, but two other people it could not "Resolve Remote Host Connection". One person connected through another computer, the other had four CONNECTING through the same modem. The latter disabled their firewall and the FIRST did not, but it did not connect to either of them, and I was wondering what else it could be. I opened the invitation file with notepad for the latter of the two, and it appeared to be their local connection address that it sent, so I changed it to their I.P. address and this still did not work, so I'm guessing I maybe did not connect via the right port. From memory it was 3308 or 3380 that it tried to connect on. Anyway, any help would be appreciated. Thanks.Correction, it was port 3389.I doubt I can help but I think more info is needed before anyone can help.  What software are using to do this?  Are these computers running Win XP?  Which version of XP?  Running WinXP HE SP2 on a 1157mhz duron processor, 100gig via two hard drives, and 578mb PC133 ram. I'm using the built in windows remote assistance software.Did you try their OUTER IP address or Local IP address? I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be the outer IP address that you need to use. Go here to see the outer IP address.I tried bothThat seems to difficult for me to answer, but you could try RealVNC, that is what I use and it seems to work really well.Yeah, I generally do for local networks and such, but when it's someone over the internet who is a complete novice, I need this to work so they don't have to do anything.

hi im Evilcyborg and i need help
because my computer STOP and appear a blues screen error and i dont now why that appears can anyone help me to resolve this problem please. i will send the error report and what says in the blue screen error.What does the error message say? System specs please, more info? What anti-malware programs are you using?the blue screen says:and i using zone alarm ,Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Professional,Spybot - Search & Destroy
and norton antivirus corporativeWhere is the technical information? MAYBE SOMEONE else or I may be able to assist you if you provide it.that problem i think from the Ram please check the ram delete more programWhat kind of USB devices do you have plugged in(if any)?i have just the printer Quote

Where is the technical information? Maybe Someone else or I may be able to assist you if you provide it.

What does the error message say? [highlight]System specs please[/highlight], more info? What anti-malware programs are you using?

I have prepared a couple publisher files and emailed them to myself.  They look correct when I view them.  I've also emailed them to my wife's computer from publisher and they also look fine there.

Then I try to forward from my email to her email and the formatting goes awry as soon as I click on "Forward".

I can forward from her computer to mine and it works fine.

I am using Outlook 2002 and she is using Outlook Express.  My Outlook is set to HTML email format.

Not sure what else to try.

GwayneSeems like you're just experimenting or testing.  What's the purpose of all this?I have an online business that I am marketing to contacts.  I make TELEPHONE CONTACT first and then send 3 newsletter type emails (Publisher) before contacting again.

Well, I basically duplicated your procedure but could not duplicate the problem.  I sent an email from Publisher 2003 to myself, at my main email account, and retrieved it with Outlook Express.  Then, I forwarded that message to another email address of mine.  It went out and then I retrieved it with Outlook Express.  I had no problem forwarding the message or receiving the forwarded message.  

You would normally not be forwarding ONE of these messages to your wife's computer, right?  And, if you initially send all messages from Outlook and it displays properly at the client's end, is the issue you're raising really a problem?  Perhaps you should find another computer, one at at different location, and do some addtional testing; you might ask one of your contacts to give you feedback or ask a friend or relative to verify that they could receive it in proper format.I think the problem is with Outlook 2002.

When I originally send it I send it from Publisher.  Now I KNOW, that opens a window with my Outlook 2002 and sends it.  That is received everywhere that I send it, wholly intact.  It's when I open the file after receiving it into Outlook 2002 on the computer from which I originally sent it (does that make sense?  I send it to myself) and click on "Forward".  Right at that point the formatting goes all wrong.

I'll try saying it another way:
I create the file in Publisher and then click "File/Send/to mail recipient" and put my email address in and send it.  I then switch to Outlook 2002 and watch as Outlook sends the file.  I then see it APPEAR in my inbox and open it there.  It looks perfect.  Then I click on "Forward" and the page is immediately changed and unreadable.

I can send it to my wife's computer with Outlook Express and then forward it from there with no problem.

Does the blue screen come up after a reboot too?
In other words, is this stopping you using your PC, or is it a one-off?
What changed before this HAPPENED?The error is a COMMON one:

http://www.google.com/search?q=0x000000D1+XP+Professional+site:microsoft.com&hl=en&lr=&rls=GGLG,GGLG:2005-29,GGLG:en&start=0&sa=N

To narrow it down, does the error message mention any file (such as one that ends with a file name extension of .SYS)?

Do you have a real XP CD if needed?

Again, some history on the machine would be helpful. What did happen prior to this? Any other known PROBLEMS?

Ok. the process svchost.exe has started using 80-99% of my cpu and 100+ MB of ram at certain times. Normaly it's using ~30mb ram and using no cpu but it randomly JUMPS to using all of it and my computer basically locks up untill its done

It did this on my old computer too but only after I upgraded to SP2.. and now it did it on this computer after I downloaded some updates from Microsoft Update. It's only done it once on this one so far but if its the same as my other one it will happen again and again, and it is extremely annoying

Here's the list of what it's doing I got from "tasklist /svc"



does anyone have any idea on why this happens or what I can do about it?

Edit: this is with window XP homeif your just now updating to sp2 there are countless updates to be installed so LET it run its course. Or turn of automatic updates, "Not Recomended". if your computer is locking up and not letting  the process get finished I would sudgest "Process Tamer"
http://www.donationcoder.com/Software/Mouser/proctamer/

registration is free....
This is perfectly fine as I just tried this and got around the same results of svchost.exe as you did. How much RAM do you have, because I would recommend at least 256MB RAM (though it will run with 128 not recommended because it is pretty darn slow).I didn't just not get sp2 that was on my old computer, this one CAME with it.

fffreak, I have 1gb ram and an AMD Athlon 64 3200+ cpu

It hasen't done this since and it seems like no computer website ive been to knows why it did in the first place so i'll just let this go unless it happens again

Does anybody know a way of stopping the "Data Execution Prevention" window from MICROSOFT popping up all the time, because it is constantly shutting down explorer.exe, and I have to manually start it again. ANYTHING would be helpful. Thanks.Do you know how to access the "Data Execution Prevention" settings panel?  Have you opened it to review what's there?Haven't had time to look for that YET. Where is it located?Right CLICK My Computer and select Properties.  Select the Advanced tab and click on the Settings button under PERFORMANCE.  Select the Data Execution Prevention tab.  What do you see in the large box in that panel?Thanks, all fixed now.

My age is showing-!
Unable to turn on streaming video-My NRA video- or u-tube!
 I looked in all the past posts but no luck! and I have double checked all my security settings =Im obviously Missing something,,This pc has 2 users and is in win-xp.....I can access what I want to see in the other users side--Im thinking My computer has the -[java and Flash player] But I cant seem to turn on what I need in My side -I have copied all the settings on paper  from the other user-wheww- and compaired them -all match-----!!
  Also the system restore dosent work --its turned on But when you go back and restore it comes up with-no changes made to your computer pick another restore point .
 any ideas?Slow down, what's the problem?
You can't see streaming video from sites such as Youtube, correct?
What browser are you USING?
OS?
We need more info.
Has it always been like this?
If not, when did it start and what did you change before this started?
What do you see instead of streaming video?  Just a blank bit, or what? Quote

Slow down, what's the problem?
You can't see streaming video from sites such as Youtube, correct?
What browser are you using?
OS?
We need more info.
Has it always been like this?
If not, when did it start and what did you change before this started?
What do you see instead of streaming video?  Just a blank bit, or what?

Hi,

It's very annoying - every time I restart my computer, or turn it on when I get onto my desktop, the windows folder of my hidden System 32 pops up. Every time.

Is there any WAY I can STOP this from HAPPENING?

Thanks.Post a bit more info please.
What OS?
What computer?
When did this start?
Did anything change before it STARTED?
Virus/spyware protection?This may be helpful: System 32 Folder

Scroll down to #260...right column

Good luck.  8-)

ok i got this (actually not half bad) IBM comp that runs Window 98. i took it apart and installed a larger HDD that is compatible w/ the IBM computer because it came from the EXACT model just diff hdd size and it all installed clean and good i still have windows 98. ok so two days later i go downstairs and try to boot it up and it turns on but the monitor doesn't do anything, i've switched monitors w/ my parents monitor (both of them) and it still doesn't work. I've checked the cables and everything is where it's supose to be i've replaced the IDE cables and Power Cables and even the Power supply and used all of the combinations possible of them all to see if it makes it work but none of them do if anyone could PLEASE help me do it fast cuz i gota do a 20 page essay by next week and... yeah... it's a direct link to my computer at skool so then i don't gotta worry about discs... Please help me!GedAwey.....  Have you tried to boot it up in Safe mode ?

dl65  I must tell you. You're are in dire need of that essay work. :-?

You have so many possibilities. Try the old HARD drive that was
in there.

Make sure you didn't loosen the ram,or any other add-ons
 during the escapade.Don't KNOW if it MAY help, but have you tried resetting your cmos.

hi,

Everytime I try to open an .exe FILE, a box pops up saying it is an unknown file, and windows does not know which program to use to open this file.  It is an .exe, so there really isn't any program used to open it.  I did a search online, and I found that it MIGHT be a PROBLEM with my registry, so I tried accessing regedit, however windows GAVE me the same message "this file is an unknown file..." etc.   I can't use system restore either, because it is an .exe.  Are there any ways of fixing this without re installing windows?  (BTW, this problem began after I rebooted).Probably some malware caused this especially if you didn't do anything unusual.

What are you using for protection?

Can you get to safe mode and try a system restore?

The problem appears to be one of file associations.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307859

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_easy_file.htm

Do you have any important data to back up if you cannot fix this?I can't search for malware either seeing as my malware scan is an .exe and also, i can't use cmd as that is .exe as well.  Well then you are ready for a format and reinstall, or at the least a repair install.


Do you have a shiney Windows CD that says Microsoft all over it, or what? What version of Windows?


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Do you have any important data to back up if you cannot fix this?

My brothers computer (dell 3000/ win xp home, 1 gig ram, 80 gig hd) had a black screen this morning after leaving it on LAST night. I came over and rebooted it. The computer wouldnt load. I just decided to do a clean sweep. I formated the HD and went to reload win xp but when it starts to copy files it keeps saying it cant copy most of the files. I tried another cd and I keep getting the same THING.  It gives me 3 choices. Retry, skip, and cancel set up. If I skip it, thinking it might only be 1 file, I keep gettin the same thing over and over again. The only thing I can think of is part of the HD is bad and it cant copy the files to it. Any Ideas??? Thanks
Free diagnostics are available from the appropriate drive maker's site. Look in there and see what brand of drive it is.

If you don't want to look inside, just post the 5-6 digit service tag number on the case, or on the BIOS/setup screen (F2 at boot when you see the Dell logo).I couldnt run the diag program from samsung because my computer is having issues with the cd burner but I did take the drive out and put it in my computer and it worked fine. I was able to install XP and move files , etc...  But when I went to put it back into my brother computer it wont work again. It gets to copying 1/4 of the files then come up with the error messages again. Im really confused, I didnt change any bios setings or anything and it just wont go past that one point. Any other ideas?XP should be installed on the MACHINE that is expected to run it. Is this a legal XP CD, not installed on anpother machine and free of scratches?

You can download the diagnostics on one machine and run it on the other. Windows does not need to be loaded to run these.

Without knowing the status of the hardware, Windows is irrelevant. Quote

XP should be installed on the machine that is expected to run it. Is this a legal XP CD, not installed on anpother machine and free of scratches?

You can download the diagnostics on one machine and run it on the other. Windows does not need to be loaded to run these.

Without knowing the status of the hardware, Windows is irrelevant.

I still think your hard drive has issues. Try using SeaTools from the Seagate site to check it.

I was recently gifted with an HP due to ISSUES with my old compaq.  When I received the new comp i felt comfortable tearing the old system apart and determined it was nothing more then a bad vid card.

So with the new system I immediately SET a new USER account with admin abilites and a second account for my wife with limited.  I also decided to install my old hard drive knowing the only thing wrong on the old sys was the vid card.  

Now the hard drive went in with minimal problems but I can't access anything in the old owner folder.  So I thought I might be able to do something from the actual admin account.  Well the admin account is no longer accessible.  It's not even listed, just gone.  I even tried a sys restore after removing the old hard drive.  Sys won't let me perform the restore.  So the questions are.  How do I get that admin account back, is that related to the restore problems, and once that's fixed how do I access the owner folder on the old hard drive once that's back in.

Thanks in advanceIf you added the old hard drive as a slave to the existing one in the HP just have a READ here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

Ok.  My friend GAVE me their old Pentium 3 and I thought I would reinstall XP on it.  I put in my XP start up disk, to get to dos, and I get the A: prompt.  I can't however seem to get to the C: where I can type format c: and erase the past.  I get a message saying Invalid Drive Specification.

Anyway to get around this I downloaded a 6 disk floppy start up version of XP from Microsoft.  This lets me run my XP cd, but it's time consuming.  Anyway I eventually install XP after some problems but then I get asked to enter my username.  I enter Paul, and then I'm asked for a password for the name I just entered!!!  I've tried going through in safe mode and using the administrator, but I don't have his password either.  Can anyone help me!!!!!??    How can I load a fresh copy of XP onto the computer without all the time consuming hassles?  Your advice would be much appreciated.

Pablo. :-?

First off, you shouldn't get an A:\.  You should get Windoze startup.

Secondly, go into the BIOS (usually hitting the Delete key boot) and make sure your boot process puts the cdrom drive first.

When you get that set up you should be able to boot to the cd and do a clean install of Windows.  

Alan <><   
Alan, Thanks for your rapid reply.  I've tried setting cd ROM as first thing to load up, but the computer seems to be skipping it and going straight to the hard drive.  As a result I tried setting all three settings to the cd rom.  I get a message now saying DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER.  I only get to the A: screen when I put my start-up disk and set the floppy as first or after the cd rom to start up.  When I set the hard drive to start up, it takes me to a page when all I can do is enter a password or do nothing else.  Hope this is info.  Thanks again for your interest and help folks.
Pablo  :-?Insert the XP CD.

Boot to an A: prompt since the other method is giving you a hard time.

At the A: prompt type D: and hit Enter...(or whatever drive your CD is )

At the D: prompt type Setup and hit Enter.

The installation process will now start. Follow the directions and make sure you wipe the C: partition and do a clean install.

You have backed up all the data you need already haven't you ? ?

Because this will erase that drive and there's no turning back.Thanks for the reply.
I've gone to the A: prompt and typed c: d: E: H: and I keep getting the message invalid drive specification.  It seems the the computer wont recognise the cd drives in dos mode.  I've also tried TYPING format C: etc with no progress.

Pablo  :-?Grab a WinME OEM bootdisk from bootdisk.com and try that. It will ask "boot with CDRom support" hit Y and enter to continue.ok.  Got the boot disk.  Thanks for that.  Now I've tried to format the c: by typing format c: and I get the message Format not supported on drive c:, format terminated.    I thought then maybe I could run XP and try formatting through it so I typed Setup while in d drive, my cd rom.  Got the message saying This Program cannot be done in Dos mode.  All I would like to do is erase everything from the past and install XP.  Any ideas?  Help much appreciated. Are we making this a LOT more difficult than it is?  

Start the machine with the legal XP CD in the drive. You can format and install from there. You do not need to do this as a separate step. You just have to make sure your machine is set to boot from the CD first in the BIOS. Any Pentium 3 machine can do it.

If you cannot do this you either have a hardware problem or a bad CD.

http://www.theeldergeek.com/xp_home_install_-_graphic.htm :-?

I set the hard drive in the bios as the third to load after floppy and cd.  I put the cd in the machine.  It goes to the Windows XP start up page asking me to type in my password!!  For the name Paul!! Which is me!!  I think I have to erase hard drive manually??So it's skipping the CDRom as the secondary boot device....this can only mean ONE thing.

You need a Genuine XP CD...Or the CD Drive has problems. :-?

Ok My XP is not exactly genuine.  But it works on the pentium 4.  Is there any way I can erase the hard drive and install on the pentium 3?

PabloPabloMcAces......  Is the cd your trying to load BOOTABLE ?
Because if it is , and you have set the boot sequence to cd-rom first boot and then saved the bios changes, put you cd in the cd-rom and then rebooted ......
It will begin loading .....and then you will get the message that all data on the partition wil be lost did you wish to continue ....... answer yes ......... select how you want the drive formatted and away it goes .....
Did you check the link that GX1_Man gave you ?

dl65  And yes, you need a real Windows CD - now and later.   

Ok bought a new copy of XP for the 2 computers.  It works fine on this one, but I set the bios to load the CD Rom first on the P3 but it doesnt load.  Instead it skips to the hard drive.  Tried setting all 3 on the bios to CD ROM But that didn't work either.  Any suggestions?  Your help and interest so far has been much appreciated.

Hello ... I would like to move my Hard drive from my Dell system that is unstable due to hardware problems into a newer HP/Compaq system without having to rebuild the system which is HIGHLY custom configured. This system is a system at a Garage that I support and the Dell got jam packed with greasy dust, brake dust, etc...Nasty and amazing that it still works but crashes RANDOMLY, and keeps blowing power supplies about once every few weeks, even ones with higher wattage rating. The Cooling fans sucked all the foreign particles into the system and even after blowing it all out with canned air, there is a problem that is on the motherboard that causes it to lock up and go to a black screen. Then after turning it on and off about 4 or 5 times it might decide to boot and run for a few hours.

I tried to place the 40GB Hard Drive from the Dell Optiplex GX270 with a 2.8Ghz P4 w/HT into my available healthy HP DC5000 SFF also running the same 2.8Ghz P4 w/HT CPU, but it wont work. I get the Blue Screen of Death with a Hex Error message about a Kernel Error. When placing the Hard drive back into the Dell it boots up fine, and the hard drive is healthy after scans for problems, but the Dell has some main board issues that are random causing it to lock up, so I would like to migrate to another system if possible.

I am hoping that someone knows of a easy way to drop the Hard Drive into a system, maybe with a software application which aids in the hardware transition and reactivation of MS Windows XP Pro key due to drastic hardware change.

If there is no solution as far as software to aid in the transition from Dell to HP hardware for the Windows XP Pro OS to run properly through the transition, I suppose I will be hunting for a twin Dell Optiplex GX270 on ebay to buy and drop the Hard Drive into for a sure boot without problems.

My past experiences with moving Hard Drives is that sometimes it works with no problems, sometime it breaks the activation of XP and you have to reactivate, and then with drastic MFR hardware changes you get Blue Screens of Death and cant get around them...

Thanks,

DaveIf you have a REAL Windows CD (not a restore disk) Then boot with that and do a repair install. As it is totally different hardware you will definitely be instructed to CALL Microsoft. They may or may not be helpful as the licensing on Windows FOM an OEM supplier (like Dell) is different than on a retail version that you get at, say Best Buy. One interpretation of the EULA is that the operating system is ties to the machine, not to the purchaser. (Good one, Microsoft!)

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/oemeula.htm

So you may get lucky and be able to proceed. If not, and you have already done the repair install and loaded the Compaq stuff and Microsoft says no, then you may be doubly hosed.

I would CONTACT Microsoft first if it were me.

Here is the repair install if you are feeling lucky.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

As that is an Optiplex, chances are good that you got a real Windows CD.  Thanks GX1_Man ... I will give this a try... Never thought of using the repair utility to fix this hardware change...But it should do it..Let us know how it goes. We'll keep the light on.

I just bought a new 400 GB Seagate HDD.  I have a 80 GB Seagate HDD which contains only Windows XP Pro, many INSTALLED programs, all totalling 6.21 GB of info.  All data is on a differnet HDD.  I want to replace the 80 GB HDD with the 400 GB HDD and copy the Op Sys and installed programs to the 400 GB using Norton Ghost.  I would then partion the new 400 GB HDD into 4 partions with PQ MAGIC.  Will this work?  Will I be able to boot off the new HDD or do I have to reinstall Windows?  I don't know if Windows would allow this because they are different HDD's with different SIZES.  I've used Norton Ghost before to clone and restore a HDD from the orginal backup.  I've never used Norton Ghost to restore a HDD from a different HDD backup, and boot from it.

Steps
1. Using Norton Ghost, create backup of orginal Op Sys/Installed programs from the 80 GB HDD to DVD(s).
2. Replace the 80 GB HDD with 400 GB HDD.  Make sure jumpers are set to master.
3. Boot up with the Norton Ghost CD.  Select option to restore.  Confirm boot.ini is correct.  Confirm 400 GB HDD is set to Active and Primary.
4. Reboot to 400 GB HDD and have everything work.
5. Run disck check on 400 GB HDD.
6. Partion 400 GB HDD into 4 partions, first for Op Sys, then the other 3 for data.

Am I missing something?  Will this work?  Will my programs recognize they are now on a different HDD and not work?You will need to partition the new drive before you load the image file to it removing the need for Partition Magic OR install with the image file to the entire hard drive and then use Partition Magic to split it up. I know Acronis TRUE Image well and it does this with ease. I would assume Ghost is similar.

If it were me, I would not invest in Partition Magic, as this seems an unnecessary expense and a source for error.Yes, your first suggestion would definelty be quicker.  Thanks.

I already bought PQ Magic.  I've heard good things about Acronis.

PQ Magic has been fine, once I figured out how partitions worked.  I got into a bit of trouble before that.  I REALLY like the browser feature.  It enables you to read/copy from a hidden partition.

Boot Magic on the other hand, which can be installed with PQ Magic, is useless.  It caused me a ton of headaches.That is the dangfer of Partition Magic. It does require basic understanding of how it is doing it's work. I prefer the "natural" approach.

i have a user recently having this kind of problem, win 2k pro sp4, ms outlook 2000 pro. fuji xerox 320 and hp laser jet printer, both having printing problem, when she use MS outlook print email, the print out font size is bigger than origin email. happen on both printer. not every email print out like this, just some of it.

i reinstall both printer driver and reconfigure printer again, update window, add font for window, result is now she print out an email with both big font and small font on same page, i reinstall office, still no improvement.

this problem only happen in MS outlook, not in other APPLICATION, MS word, exces notepad all no problem.

some one pls help, this user is my CEO secretary,  :-?Check the font on the emails she's having problems with.  Are they different than the ones with no problems?

Alan <><  thank you for the reply,

what i think is the font size and font type don't RELATED,  she print big even with the email i send to her, i use Arial size 10, but she print out 2 copy with 1 CORRECT font size, another 1 with font size about 18, i go measure the print out, it just like set printer paper size to A5 then print use A4 with Fit to page,

her SYSTEM is DELL Optiplex GX240, LCD monitor,  some one told me that the high resolution of LCD may cos problem, does it mean i have to install a LCD monitor driver on it?

Hi there,

I know this isn't the right way of working by asking fask help and blablba.... but I really need fast help. So here is the problem. My windows was so messed up I couldn't even start in safe modus and even chkdsk and windows system disk didn't help. So I formatted windows, reinstalled & reinstalled windows. Now on that new, proper, version of windows I installed drive image xml to restore a previous made backup. But here is the problem, if i want to restore that image I get the message:

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Target partition must be at least the size of the original source drive

Have you tried restoring it to a different drive if there is one available?

Try restoring in safe mode?

And I know Acronis TrueImage can boot from a CD and do imaging stuff from the CD - can drive image xml do that?

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Have you tried restoring it to a different drive if there is one available?

No other drive is avaible, but I don't see why there should be another avaible  :-/

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Try restoring in safe mode?

Why on earth would that make a difference?

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And I know Acronis TrueImage can boot from a CD and do imaging stuff from the CD - can drive image xml do that?

I don't think so, but still, what would that help to my problem, it's not like that would solve my problem I think   Sorry if this answer came a bith rough but I'm really desperate and I don't want to make things worser by do a wrong action

Target partition must be at least the size of the original source drive
 
What I unsterstand from that message, perhaps i'm wrong, is that my drive isn't as big as the drive where the image came from. But that is my problem, that can't be right because that image is made from the exactily same drive!! How can I resolve this problem and get to my really valuable data that is stored on that image?

1st ....you are using Win XP Pro /SP2 now and the same Win XP Pro/SP2 as before the format ?

2nd... Was the partition size exactly the same size before the format as it is now , after the format ......  ( Not the HD size , but rather the actual partition created on that drive ) ?

3rd....What do you have the backup info stored on now ?

When I use the Caps Lock button on my KEYBOARD, a little popup comes on with, "CAPS LOCK: ON" or "CAPS LOCK: OFF" can someone tell me how to shut this off? Thanks.Computer or motherboard make/model? Is that the keyboard that came with it?

See below.nono it just happened recently. maybe it was when i installed new drivers for BLUETOOTH?

edit - I have uninstalled the bluetooth driver and it was that thanks.Good for you. If something on your system changes and then things don't work that should always be your FIRST suspect.i GOT a question though, why would a driver do this?Well, a strange new driver can just do that. Bluetooth was probably not a big thing for computerw when that ONE was built. It didn't know how to cope with it. Sometimes it just happens.

This is probably a simple problem, I just can't find the answer. When I pull a web page up or just any page, when I'm wanting to scroll down using the arrow down key, it flips pages??? It doesn't scroll down line by line, its like paging down. How do I fix this???
Its hard to EXPLAIN, I've went into Internet options and checked the smooth scrolling but that isn't it.
Are you using a wireless keyboard? :-?Time to post more info. See below.This problem is on a Dell Inspiron 8200 notebook, WinXP HOME, 512 Ram, Geforce 440 video, nothing special.
It started last week, when while surfing on the internet the computer froze. I got a black screen that said something like.. If this computer has had this error all of a sudden just reboot.
It wasn't a blue screen, just a black screen with alot of code.
When I rebooted the computer it started up like normal, Dell Logo screen, WinXP screen, but afterwards only gave me a mouse cursor and blank black screen.
I rebooted with the WinXP Home CD, went into the Recovery mode, ran a FixMBR and everything worked fine afterwards except the scrolling of the pages.
Thanks for the helpCheck the browser settings...they may have gotten wonked.

You could also try re-installing your touchpad drivers.I reset my browser setting to the default setting. This didn't help.
If I open a page and press the down arrow key, say 5 times, the page will scroll down (flip) 5 times.
If I was to hold down the "down arrow" for a period of time, it would scroll to the bottom of the page and keep flipping until it had satisfied how long I held down the arrow...strange.
Did you try reinstalling the drivers as patio mentioned?

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?Ok, I went through the drivers and installed all that I thought would fix it.
The Scrolling/page flipping problem has went away after flashing the bios....BUT, now after boot up when the WinXP splash screen disappears, my screen size shows its at  1024 x 728 but is on 5 inches by 5 inches.
If I go into properties and tell it to change to 800x600 it finally fills the screen. Then I can go back to 1024 x 728 and the screen stays filled.
If I power down the laptop, the screen goes back to a 5 inch by 5 inch small screen size and I have to go back through the properties settings again. Also, when I click on the HYPERLINKS in an e-mail it doesn't go to Internet Explorer...wow, I get rid of one problem and have two.You go me Leroy.
Now it's time to re-install your video drivers...

What happened to get you to this point ? ?

I see a data backup and a complete re-install of XP in your future...

If you need assistance let us know.I'm going to re-install the video DRIVER, if this doesn't fix my problem I believe the next step is the WinXP enema.
I was hoping to stay away from having to do this. I despise having to reload all of my programs from scratch. A clean install is probably the best thing for me to do.
" XP Enema "...i like that !

Welcome to the Club ! !

Actually check with GX, Fed Dilbert etc.  that saying might qualify you for CH Knighthood ... Quote

I'm going to re-install the video driver, if this doesn't fix my problem I believe the next step is the WinXP enema.
I was hoping to stay away from having to do this. [highlight]I despise having to reload all of my programs from scratch. A clean install is probably the best thing for me to do.[/highlight]

Hey... This is an interresting and fun problem. I was backing up all my data to an external HD  via copy and paste and got an error message stating the the FILE name or path is too long in length. I troubleshot the file down to a Temporary Internet File that my system picked up along the way with a huge name of random alphanumerics like jkhd7976w8e5f765w7e6f8689wef7567ef6786w ef786weqf.... and so on with no file extension.

I was able to deselect this ONE file and select everything else to get my data backed up, then perform a full rebuild of my system, and reimport my data back.

Question is... The next time I see this, how can I delete this file without having to reformat to delete it? Any good tools anyone knows of. I tried renaming it to a smaller length name, but it would not allow this. I then said, well I am rebuilding my system anyways, so it will definately get dumped in the reformat process, and gave up on trying to find a way around the problem at that point in time.

But there has to be a TOOL out there that one of you know of to delete these stubborn files that wont budge...

BTW: My system is running Windows XP Pro SP2, and IE6.x

Thanks for your help... DaveWhy are you concerned about a file in Temporary Internet Files?  It's supposed to be a temporary file!    Why include Temporary Internet Files in your backup?KillBox solves all...Just remove temp files with CCleaner.
It's the EASIEST solution - there's no need to back them up.
To remove stubborn files that you can't delete, use Killbox as patio suggested. Quote

KillBox solves all...

I have a 2nd hand PC running XP that won't start up - on switching the PC on I get the bios info on screen, then about 5 seconds into the windows xp screen the screen blanks out and then the machine reboots. starting in Safe Mode has no effect and starting up from a windows XP install CD gives me the message that I need the restore plus! disk instead of the XP disk - which of course I dont have!!!. Any help appreiciatedTry and boot the machine in safemode by tapping F8 while it is booting...then check Control Panel / System / Hardware / Device Manager and see if any devices are showing a yellow exclamation point.As I mentioned 'starting in Safe Mode has no effect' I get the safe mode options - choose one of them - and then go back into the startup loopYou will need to post more info on that machine and what happened prior to this and someone will be along shortly...Can you be more specific about what other info you need??

I've put the Hard drive in another machine and scanned it for virus's and the drive came out clear.

When the machine starts up from cold I first get the 5 seconds of windows XP screen then the screen goes black for 2 seconds then a click, THEN I see the bios info screen with some info then back into the 5 seconds of windows XP screen etc etc

Why can't I boot up in Safe Mode???!! or from a windows install CD??!! Its driving me mad, it must be a windows problem but why am I locked out of Safe Mode and booting from a CD!!I've managed to get a XP Home disk to boot up the Recovery Console - when I exit this and boot up the safe mode option gives a COMMAND line list of stuff which stops at .....system32\driversMup.sys and then we go back into the boot loop with no interference from me.

Before you do the following...make sure you understand the directions or have someone with a little more knowledge give it a try.

Try this...

Boot from the Windows XP CD and choose the Repair option.  It should go into Windows Setup and eventually ask you which Windows XP installation you'd like to repair.  Select the appropriate Windows Installation.  You should then get a command prompt asking you to type your Adminstrative Password...type it in if you used one or just hit the "Enter" key.  At the next command prompt, type

chkdsk /r

Once it is finished, type

exit

and then hit the "Enter" key.  It will then go into boot...please do not allow it to boot from the CD.

Hope this helped.didn't you mean

chkdsk /r instead of chkdsk \r Ran chkdsk /r and /p/r with no change to the loop in either case.

Has anyone here had a similar problem booting?Have you tried resetting the BIOS to default?yes i've tried resetting the bios to its default - and before anyone 'experts' suggests it YES I HAVE TRIED SWITCHING IT ON AND OFF AGAIN

AAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 crashbangwallop...... Has this machine ever worked correctly since you purchased it ....used ?  
Do you have the original disks that came with it ....when new ?
Have you considered just wiping the HD and installing a new version of XP ?


dl65  The PC has worked (its a friends) and I only have my set of software not the originals, which as I have explained wont boot it, apart from a xp home disk which in safe mode TELLS me the disk has XP pro installed, but my xp pro install wont boot the machine up I just get an error saying it needs the 'restore plus!' disk which given the bios has been set to default is perplexing

If I could wipe the disk I wouldn't be wasting my time typing here

I've got the disk in another machine now so hopefully I'll be able to reinstall XP pro once the disk has been wiped, thanks anyway.In the recovery console, apart from using just chkdsk /r or /p, use "fixboot", and "fixmbr", saying "y" for yes at all their "are you sure?" type questions. I had the same problem this morning and fixed it this way. Lemme know if it helps (if you haven't already wiped it clean). Quote

The PC has worked (its a friends) and I only have my set of software not the originals, which as I have explained wont boot it, apart from a xp home disk which in safe mode tells me the disk has XP pro installed, but my xp pro install wont boot the machine up

Like an idiot I deleted a few files by accident. I used the SET up cd to replace NTLDR but now it is asking me for hal.dll which I did not delete. I was not able to add that back.

The short question is: can I REINSTALL windows xp home without deleting everything on my hard drive or do I have to geep adding what windows is looking for.Repair install of XP

But before doing this you can try Start/Run sfc /scannow...have your shiny XP CD handy as it will ask for it.

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Like an idiot I deleted a few files by accident. I used the set up cd to replace NTLDR but now it is asking me for hal.dll which I did not delete. I was not able to add that back.

The short question is: can I reinstall windows xp home without deleting everything on my hard drive or do I have to geep adding what windows is looking for.

where am I running this from?
Start/Run sfc /scannow

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where am I running this from?
Start/Run sfc /scannow

I don't know...Where are you at ? ? We can't see the machine from here.

Repair install of XP

But before doing this you can try Start/Run sfc /scannow...have your shiny XP CD handy as it will ask for it.

If you don't have one start a new thread...

All that repair install is way over my head for now.
Can't I just recopy the files I deleted to the root directory?

My son tried to change the resolution setting (control panel, display) on his computer and now all of his icons have disappeared. If he tries to open control panel or any other program they open up off screen. The program name appears in the task bar but all you can see is the desktop. Would appreciate any help. Quote

My son tried to change the resolution setting (control panel, display) on his computer and now all of his icons have disappeared. If he tries to open control panel or any other program they open up off screen. The program name appears in the task bar but all you can see is the desktop. Would appreciate any help.

Can't. The start menu is there but when you select setting, control panel it also opens up off screen. Control panel appears in the task bar but you can't see it to select display or reset the resolution. I should have mentioned he is running Windows XP.

Good one, glad you're sorted.
Forgot about system restore because I never use it.
Good call for safe mode, blackberry

However, I'm not sure if changes made in Safe Mode are permanent or not

However, I'm not sure if changes made in Safe Mode are permanent or not

Seems like it is  

Hello,
  My computer recently stopped working. the computer was shut down and when it was turned back on all i got was a black screen and now i have a black screen with the words enter current password: ,, what would the current password be and how can i get the computer back up and running normally.. any help would be greatly appreciated thank youMuch more information is required. We don't even know if this is a laptop or desktop.It's been AWHILE...



Enter current password is more than likely the password to the account created by windows called "Administrator", which you probably haven't set as anything, so try entering it in blank, otherwise you will have to blank the password file to that user.This sounds like it's asking for a BIOS password.
There is a LIST I know of DEFAULT BIOS passwords, but more info is definitely needed.Iam very sorry for the lack of info i was in a hurry  :-?.. anyhow it is a desktop..gateway-running windows xp.  i have tried typing in ADMIN, USER, it only gives u 3 tries and then it says system halted fatal error  password check failed.. when the power button is pressed to turn the computer on .. it doesnt boot up or anything a black screen with the words enter  current password:  and thats all i can do cant go any farther.. if more info is needed PLEASE LET me know....  thank you for the help so far


Have you tried just hitting Enter at the password prompt ? ?yes nothing works
And the Gateway model number is..........i finally got it working but now when it boots up after the xp screen loads it blinks and then the safe mode screen pops up like i just hit f8 but i dont touch anything, and i can only start the computer in safe mode other wise it will reboot over and over again.. thanks

Hi, I'm not sure how to search for similar topic so i decided to start a new one.
Well, here is the problem.
Whenever I use my PC it freezes itself, it doesn't have a specific time of when it begins but it just does. Sometimes when watching movie, surfing net or doing absolutely nothing at all. When it freezes, it doesn't just freeze like the old computer, where you can press Alt + Ctrl + Del and restart computer. When mine freezes, it freezes the WHOLE thing. Meaning, the screen basically turns into a picture, nothing moves, mouse freezes, keyboard freezes (the num lock or caps lock key doesn't turn light on), and the motherboard seems like it's still running. I've checked the monitor and made sure it wasn't the problem, my harddrive is still functioning, so it's not the problem. My guess was the display card or the mother board but I'm not sure because this happens whenever I reinstall windows for as far as i could remember. I'm really confused about it, just wondering if anyone else knows what the problem might be. P.S. my CPU was not at max.

I'm using: Win XP, Service PACK 2. INTEL(R), Pentium 4, 2.80GHz, 1.25 GB RAM
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Hi, I'm not sure how to search for similar topic so i decided to start a new one.
Well, here is the problem.
Whenever I use my PC it freezes itself, it doesn't have a specific time of when it begins but it just does. Sometimes when watching movie, surfing net or doing absolutely nothing at all. When it freezes, it doesn't just freeze like the old computer, where you can press Alt + Ctrl + Del and restart computer. When mine freezes, it freezes the whole thing. Meaning, the screen basically turns into a picture, nothing moves, mouse freezes, keyboard freezes (the num lock or caps lock key doesn't turn light on), and the motherboard seems like it's still running. I've checked the monitor and made sure it wasn't the problem, my harddrive is still functioning, so it's not the problem. My guess was the display card or the mother board but I'm not sure because this happens whenever I reinstall windows for as far as i could remember. I'm really confused about it, just wondering if anyone else knows what the problem might be. P.S. [highlight]my CPU was not at max.[/highlight]
I'm using: Win XP, Service pack 2. Intel(R), Pentium 4, 2.80GHz, 1.25 GB Ram

A friend of mine has a problem with her PC.
Everytime Windows boots into the "Windows is starting up..." screen, an error dialogue box pops up:

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Isass.exe - System Error

Insufficicent system resources exist to complete the API

Hello ALL   I'm NEW here and a bit green with Computers  :-/

My QUESTION is How do you test your USB port for Connectivity?

I have a Windows Millenium (Gateway) Upgraded to an XP with upgraded memory. The current USB port is a USB1. I have been told that I have to upgrade to a USB2 port to get my devices to work  :-?

I have tested the devices on a laptop to insure that they are working

What say ye Guru's    [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] [smiley=dankk2.gif]I'm pretty sure a USB 1.1 port will work fine with USB2 devices, they just won't work as fast as on a USB2 port. Quote

I'm pretty sure a USB 1.1 port will work fine with USB2 devices, they just wn't work as fast as on a USB2 port.

I'm still at a loss as to WHY the USB port I have shows no sign of connectivity when a device is connected

A friend recently GAVE me a dell LAPTOP to fix.

The screen on it is broken, so she has had it hooked up to a CRT montior. It has worked fine until about a week ago. This is what happens now.

The computer boots up normally, goes throught the win XP loading screen, and then goes to a black screen with the mouse pointer. From there an alert window pops up saying Cannot Create value at line 903.

ANYBODY have any ideas?

Thanks!
AJLaptop details please :-?

Which monitor is being used :-?

Can you boot into SafeMode?

ALAN <><  Yes i can, but only until the same thing happens... i'll get to the desktop it says safemode on the wallpaper and then the alert pops up and i can't do anything
What model is it?
Do you know what happened before it started doing this?

Edit: Spam/useless/ignore if you WANT - Magical post #500! Lol.  Sorry, but I had to say it.

Is it possible to completely copy a HARD drive, OS and all from one computer to ANOTHER and make it a second drive on the new computer?  Copy HP hd with win 98se to compaq hd with winxp.It is possible, using a program such as Norton Ghost or Acronis TrueImage.
This will copy everything though, so is not really recommended for moving an entire PC - you'll have DRIVER problems at the very least.
I'm sure someone else can fill you in on the problems you'll face.
Ghost and TrueImage are more for moving between hard disks, not PCs.
To move between PCs, use a backup program to backup everything you want and use the Files and Settings transfer Wizard in XP to copy settings over, unsure if there's an equivalent for 98.Windows 98 needs to be on the primary partition of the first (master) hard drive. XP can be installed afterward to the other drive.

Your method proposed is full of other reasons it won't work as well.skylane42, do you want to create a dual-boot configuration, allowing you to run either Win 98SE or Win XP?  Or, do you just want to move the hard drive over to the other computer for more hard drive space in that computer?  I think this point needs clarification?

I'm also think your message is not clear on whether you really want to physically remove the hard drive from one computer and put it in the other.  You say copy from the old hard drive to make a second hard drive in the new computer.  Doesn't quite make sense, in my opinion.  Exactly what do you mean?The dual boot would work.  That way I could use either OS.  I have reformatted the Compaq from a blanked harddrive.  I bought a set of recovery cds.   The problem is that the programs are not all there.  Stuff LIKE MS word and works do not reinstall.  SO ..I thought that if I could get my old HP recovery disk on the Compaq then the programs would be back and I could use the better computer.You will not be able to reinstall software from one set of recovery CD's onto a totally different machine than they were DESIGNED for.

Does anyone know how to make Windows XP SP1 recognize a SATA Seagate  250gb hard drive?There may be a few registry hacks to enable LBA, but they may be risky and I wouldn't know where to find them.
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There may be a few registry hacks to enable LBA, but they may be risky and I wouldn't know where to find them.
The easiest way is to install SP2 - [highlight]is there a reason why you haven't done so already[/highlight]?

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There may be a few registry hacks to enable LBA, but they may be risky and I wouldn't know where to find them.
The easiest way is to install SP2 - [highlight]is there a reason why you haven't done so already[/highlight]?

Is this XP Professional?

Keep watching Calum.  

There is no good reason not to have SP2 on an XP machine.  

HELP. Having had big trouble with McAfee I had to have my HD wiped and M 2002 Proffesional  SP2 was INSTALLED. For a while all was well then my Delete key would not work, so I have to use the Backspace key. I used to be abale to position the cursor at the beginning of a word/line, then press & holding it would gradually delete the text. I have been instructed to make sure the box is unticked for Word Perfect and Navigation Keys but this has not reloved the problem. Please don't direct me to the registry or into the bios, they are no go areas for a silver surfer I'm afraid. I need simple concise help. daveDWelcome aboard Dave...

Have you had a chance to try another keyboard in that machine ? ?
Sometimes it's the obvious things...Thank you for replying so soon Patio, I am using a Logitech cordless keyboard which as I say, when using "Microsoft Works" the Delete key works OK so I do not think it is a faulty key/ keyboard, though I am mystified as to what has caused it all of a sudden. Thanx Rupert.
What is "M 2002 Proffesional"?  You say the Delete key works right in MS Works.  Exactly what applications does it not work in?I'm RUNNING Microsoft Windows XP; Professional; Version 2002; SP2.
The Delete key will not function when typing in WORD but does in both Works & when typing in the email mode. (EG) Positioning the cursor at the beginning or a word or line and holding the Delete key down should delete as long as held down but it does not therefore deletion is only possible using the Backspace key.
RupertBSo, your Delete key works right with all programs except Word, right?  That certainly was not clear from your original post.  In fact, you never even specifically mentioned Word in your first post.  

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So, your Delete key works right with all programs except Word, right?  That certainly was not clear from your original post.  In fact, you never even specifically mentioned Word in your first post.