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Win XP Pro Corporate Edition.

Attached is the logfile from a manual install of an update.  By manual install I mean that the update was downloaded to a hdd file then installed using the /Q and /Z switches.  The logfile from ANOTHER update installed using Automatic Updates lists SIMILAR errors.  Add/Remove Programs shows that the updates have been installed.

Should the listed errors be ignored?

[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]No. Don't IGNORE it.
The KB977165 is a topic on the MS site and elsewhere.
For starters see:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977165
Or Google KB977165
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For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in the United States and Canada or by contacting your LOCAL Microsoft subsidiary.

Hi
Can anyone help- I cannot get past login page, had a problem so did a restore but on login screen when i enter PASSWORD it logs on, saves settings and logs off again, same problem in safe modeyou should not post questions in this group

Had a chance to read up on this issue and I suspect I know why this is happening, but fixing it is a bit of a problem because we need to know what the bad file it.

The most common cause of this right now, is running a malware detection progam that deletes a file, but the registry still POINTS at it. This, wsaupdater.exe, seems to be the most widely seen culprit, but it could potentially be other things, too.

Let's test it out.

Boot using your winxp cd.
Enter recovery console.
at the command PROMPT go to

C:/windows/system32

next type:
Dir *.exe

If you find, it, type

copy userinit.exe wsaupdater.exe

Exit and REBOOT normally. You should now be ABLE to logon.

Run regedit

Navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\

In the right pane, you should see

C:\WINDOWS\System32\wsaupdater.exe,

Change it so that it reads:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\userinit.exe

That should solve the problem

Started getting this message at logon.
Found Event Viewer for security log filled over the past 7 DAYS.
Shows Event ID 861 for Failure of mostly svchost.exe and sass.exe as "The Windows Firewall has DETECTED an application listening for incoming TRAFFIC."

I have no performance PROBLEMS and don't believe this is a security problem.

I've cleared the log and it is filling quickly.

Suggestions on fixing the high numbers of failure reports?

Is there a way to have windows xp copy itself off the HARD drive and onto the ram when booting and then copy back from the ram to the hard drive on SHUTDOWN? I know something similar to this exists with Bart PE except it's a CD not a hard drive and it also doesn't copy back. Can anyone tell me if this is possible without writing my own driver?Why would you want to do that?I subscribe that the question doesn't really make a whole lot of sense. Windows, as well as most modern OS's, don't ever copy their entire operational base into RAM at any time- in fact the core architecture is designed to do the opposite, keeping only code that is run in RAM via the use of DLLs and so forth.

You COULD try to create a RAM drive, and extract a disk image to that RAM drive, but since booting to it would require rebooting and rebooting would destroy the contents of RAM as well as the RAM drive driver you'd need to find some other way of booting to it after creating the drive. Quote

Why would you want to do that?

I subscribe that the question doesn't really make a whole lot of sense. Windows, as well as most modern OS's, don't ever copy their entire operational base into RAM at any time- in fact the core architecture is designed to do the opposite, keeping only code that is run in RAM via the use of DLLs and so forth.

You could try to create a RAM drive, and extract a disk image to that RAM drive, but since booting to it would require rebooting and rebooting would destroy the contents of RAM as well as the RAM drive driver you'd need to find some other way of booting to it after creating the drive.

So, if it's possible, why not copy the whole thing to ram?

Because there isn't enough room.

That may be the case for most people, but my windows xp install is only 500MB and I have 4GB of ram. This is completely possible.

you can use a ram-drive install of some sort, but you aren't going to be able to somehow create a "driver" that does this.

Well, then how does Bart PE do it?

You could use a solid state drive as your primary drive

increase your boot time.

Upon powering up the tower, it beeps and will not start.  Cannot be powered off using the button, only by disconnecting power.
Monitor is black, UNABLE to see any errors or messages.Ok, findout what the MOTHERBOARD make and model is, and then count the beeps, as in 4 long 2 short.

A quick google should return the motherboard MANUAL, and you should be able to FIND out what the problem is from there.Have you opened your computer's case recently? Have you moved your computer recently?

Hello,
Not sure which forum would be the best but will start  here, smile... been trying to help a friend of mine who is having issues at the moment.. when she starts the computer, a DESKTOP with XP, she will get that "Windows has failed to start up"..and "there is no signal input".. she is currently living in the UK..she has tried USING START WINDOWS NORMALLY, Safe Mode (didn't try Safe Mode with Network) knows little about Command Prompt and had the option of LAST KNOWN GOOD CONFIGURATION..has used the F2 and F11 keys but apparently with no results..
Would like you folk's input on this and PERHAPS have a suggestion..
Thank you,
Larry Woller



I should add that thinking it may be a hardware issue suggested to her to disconnect everything but the internet (she has the desktop connected to a wireless router as she has a laptop also) and then start the desktop to see if that made any difference and it did not so thinking it is not hardware (mouse, keyboard and printer)..
LarryTap the F8 key repeatedly as the computer is starting up. This will take you to the advanced start up options. Choose "Disable automatic restarts on system failure". This should generate a blue screen error message. Post the entire message here. Thank you for taking your time to ANSWER, appreciate it..... I will relay the information to her and see if she wishes to do that or perhaps have a technician look at her pc which is what she is debating on based on her knowledge of computers and she is in the UK and I am unable to see what is on the monitor.... will get back here after I contact her and see what she wishes to do..
Larry

Normally if I want to look at the files I have on my hard DRIVE, I just double click on my COMPUTER and then double click on the C: drive ICON.  Tonight I double clicked on the C: drive icon and I get the "Open With" box that you would get when you TRY to open a file and then you would have to select a program to run the file with.  Any suggestions?  I have performed a VIRUS scan and no virus were found. Any and all help would be appreciated?See here: http://www.troublefixers.com/not-able-to-open-drives-on-hard-disk-by-double-click/

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How to install the Backup utility from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
The Backup utility is not included in the default installation of Windows XP Home Edition.
Manually install the Backup utility
To manually install Backup, follow these STEPS:
   1. Put the Windows XP Home Edition CD in the CD Drive.
   2. Double-click the Ntbackup.msi file in the following location to start a wizard that installs Backup:
      CD drive:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP
   3. When the installation wizard is finished, click Finish.

Every time I try to start my computer it turns on and it acts like its going to run normally then it says

windows could not start because the FOLLOWING file is missing \windows\system32\config\system

I have no idea what to do and I have tried every option possible. Please help!!!System restore from command prompt.


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304449

(All the following information from the above link.)


How to start System Restore by using the Command prompt
Note You must be logged on to Windows with a user account that is a computer administrator to complete these steps. To verify that you are logged on to Windows with a user account that is a computer administrator, visit the following Microsoft WEB site:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/admin (http://support.microsoft.com/gp/admin)
If a new program has made your computer behave unpredictably, and uninstalling the new program did not help, you can try the Windows XP System Restore tool.

Important If you have not previously set a restore point in System Restore, you cannot restore your computer to a previous state. If you are not sure, or if you have not previously set a restore point, contact Support.

To start System Restore using the Command prompt, follow these steps:
Restart your computer, and then press and hold F8 during the initial startup to start your computer in safe mode with a Command prompt.
Use the arrow keys to select the Safe mode with a Command prompt option.
If you are prompted to select an operating system, use the arrow keys to select the APPROPRIATE operating system for your computer, and then press ENTER.
Log on as an administrator or with an account that has administrator credentials.
At the command prompt, TYPE %systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe, and then press ENTER.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to restore your computer to a functional state.
Note To start the System Restore tool using another safe mode option, visit the Microsoft Help and Support Web site and see the article "A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP." For additional information about the Safe mode with a command prompt, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
315222  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222/ ) A description of the Safe mode boot options in Windows XP
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Boot to your CD and select Recovery Console.

Type the following:

REN C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM SYSTEM.OLD
COPY C:\WINDOWS\REPAIR\SYSTEM C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG

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I need some one to help me set my i have a windows xp
go to my computer, change a setting , click mouse , and work away , harry Quote from: harry 48 on May 08, 2010, 07:11:44 AM

go to my computer, change a setting , click mouse , and work away , harry

go to my computer, change a setting , click mouse , and work away , harry

That's not "my computer". That's the Control Panel.

At least he's trying.

Mouse Properties is in the Control Panel. It has nothing to do with "my computer" except that it is one way to get to the Control Panel in the first place.

I have a computer with no internet connection. It is running XP. I have inserted a Force4 MX4000 Video card but I don't have the drivers for it. When I booted the computer it just installed generic drivers to get it working. Some features of screen resolution don't work really well. I tried downloading the drivers for this video card from Nvidia, but when I try to install the drivers I get an error message. Nvuninst - X - This program has performed an illegal operation and will be SHUT down. Any suggestions?DLoad the correct drivers on another PC with web access and copy them to a flash drive.
Then install them on your machine...I've DONE that. That is when I am getting the error message. Any other suggestions?The error message would be helpful... Quote

Nvuninst - X - This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.

OK, I'll post the error message:

... and will be shut down

Details:

NVUNINST caused an invalid page fault in
module NVUNINST.EXE at 0177:004018al.
Registers
EAX=00000000    CS=0177    EIP=004018al    EFLGS=00010246
EBX=0066f6ec     SS=017f     ESP=0066ee80   EBP=0066f6b4
ECX=ffffffff            DS=017f     ESI=00000000   FS=4137
EDX=00000000    ES=017f     EDI=00000000   GS=0000

Bytes at CS: EIP:

f2  ae  f7  d1  41  51  e8  0e  66  00  00  8b  d0  8b  fe  83

Stack dump:

0040b27c    0066f6b4    7801560c    004019c1    0066f6ec
00000000    00000000   7fcb847c     00ca0650    bff741f7
81b19300    0066eed8   bff92acc      81b19920    81b19300
00000000

I'll check. That could be the problem. Thanks.

I have an old computer that does not have internet connection. I want to install a PROGRAM on this computer but I get an error message that states the program needs IE6 or better and will not let me continue. My old computer has IE5. Is there a way to install IE6 without having an internet connection?DLoad it on another machine...copy to a flash drive and run Setup...Tried to do as suggested, but when I install IE on the computer without internet, the installer still tries to connect to get part of the install from the internet. Any other suggestions?You need the full version, not just the installer.
http://helpdesk.uvic.ca/software/downloads/windows/msiexpl.html1.) Download the Internet Explorer 6 Setup file
2.) PLACE the downloaded setup file here: C:\Downloads
3.) Click Start | Run and type in:
"C:\Downloads\ie6setup.exe" /c:"ie6wzd.exe /d /s:""#E"
 then click OK.
4.) Accept the agreement and click next
5.) After the setup begins, you will be given these two options:
       a.) Choose the operating SYSTEM that you want to use Internet Explorer with.
       b.) Choose a LOCATION to download the files to.
6.) Click the Next button to begin the download.
f you have no internet connection see if you have any AOL or Earthlink cd's handy. They have copies of Internet Explorer on them.

I'm biding for computers and there is a selection of white, black and grey STREAMLINE cases. What is a grey stream line case? Quote

What is a grey stream line case?

This is a very streamlined (and in my opinion, very ugly) PC case

Actually, aerodynamics are very important when you get mad and throw them out the window or across the room.

Hi,
whenever i start up my laptop (toshiba), i get the following message:
Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

"you can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup using the original setup CD-rom. Select "r" at the first screen to start repair"

however, as windows XP was preinstalled on the laptop, i do not have the CD and was wondering if anyone knew how to fix this issue without losing the data/files i have saved? (important university work =(

im using the pc now by the way so is there anything i can download for free that will help or....?

Thanks for your help1) Download the recovery console .iso (http://forums.pcpitstop.com/index.php?showtopic=150212)
2) Burn it to disc and then do the following:

Boot to your CD and enter the Recovery Console.

Type the following:

REN C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM SYSTEM.OLD
COPY C:\WINDOWS\REPAIR\SYSTEM C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG

rebootHi thanks for the reply =)

do i type all of this:

"REN C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM SYSTEM.OLD
COPY C:\WINDOWS\REPAIR\SYSTEM C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG

reboot"

and in caps lock?

Also will doing this save all of my data on the laptop?

Thanks againYes.

Your data will remain intact...Hi,

sorry i forgot my initial password so SET up a new account.

I have downloaded the boot CD and burned it
I put it in the laptop ad selected recovery console and here is what it says:

the recovery console provides system repair and recovery functionality
type exit to quit therecovery console and restart the COMPUTER
1: C:\windows
which windows installation would you like to log onto(to cancel press enter)?



what do i do next??? i tried to type the commands you gave but it only allows me to type one letter in :s

thanksSelect #1...it will then take you to a command prompt...when i type in COPY C:\WINDOWS\REPAIR\SYSTEM C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG
it says: the system cannot find the file specified

?Because you have a space in there...this breaks the syntax...

Copy and paste the commands if need be...
Did you do the 1st command first and hit Enter ? ?space in between what sorry?

i typed it exactly as posted by the user.
Ooooops...my bad.It still doesnt work?

What can i do guys?
Its a toshiba laptop and windows XP was preinstalled (OEM) so i cant follow the instructions on the microsoft guided help.

?

Thanks?  Borrow an XP CD of the same version and do a  Repair Install of XP...Yes I have also same problem so I have repair my window xp.Its great way to solve problem.Its very easy step.Thanks to give suggestion.I have tried.My problem was solved.I think you have  also try this.I HOPE Your problem was solved.I have the same message - Windows\System32\config\system because the file is missing or corrupt, I have a XP cd, but nothing happens when I reboot. It just takes me back to the same windows\systems...... message! Any other suggestions? I don't mind loosing everything on the computer, I just want it to work again eventually!

Hello,
Today I was asked to wipe a hard drive in SOMEONE's laptop for them. I obviously chose the option to format and reinstall windows (XP) with the DISC, the problem I faced was that their CD drive wouldn't read discs, so I put the hard drive into my PC and installed XP using my PC, then moved the hard drive back into the laptop.

Now, the XP installation works on my PC but when I load up the laptop it will freeze as just before the XP loading screen is about to come up.

Now I am stuck with a dead laptop and I need to get it fixed, else I will feel real bad

Thanks in advance.You cannot use a hd with an OS installed on one system on a different system. Put the drive back in your system and format the drive then put it back in the original laptop.

What do you mean the cd drive on the problem system won't read discs?
Well the CD spins, but the laser must be buggered as it's just not reading any disc.It's not the CD drive...it's a failed installation as Allan illustrated can't be done.

Replace the drive in the PC you are fixing and Clik Here...

I suggest reading it thru 1st and printing out a reference copy before starting...No it is the CD drive because it wasn't working before the HD was formatted, as I was trying to play a music CD

Is there absolutely no way of installing XP ELSEWHERE and putting it into the laptop? Reason being I don't think there's any point replacing the CD drive...

Also can you explain why it HAS to be done on the laptop only?You can try a usb cd drive, assuming the laptop can see the drive at boot (most modern systems can see usb devices at boot).

The reason you can't swap drives is that during installation XP makes note of all hardware and stores that info in a small database file (wpa.dbl). That file is accessed at boot and if the hardware detected at boot is significantly different from the hardware info stored in the wpa.dbl file, the boot will fail.Depending on the laptop you may be able to create an install USB stick such as those used with netbooks. - Google "Install Windows XP From USB stick"I give up...Well I found out a way of doing it

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1) install the external hard drive as a slave in your working desktop system.

2) Format the drive. I just did a quick ntsf format, doesnt seem to matter.

3) insert your windows cd in the drive, and exit when it pops up asking what you want to do.

4) Go to "My Computer" and look at the drive letters of the CD-rom containing the XP disk, and also the drive letter of the hard drive you are installing to.

5) Assuming the hard drive is "D" and the XP cd is in "E:", go to the run command and type (or cut and paste):

E:\I386\winnt32.exe /syspart:D: /tempdrive:D: /makelocalsource /noreboot

6) setup will begin and ask you if you want to upgrade or full install, make sure it is FULL INSTALL. It will then ask you for a few more THINGS including the CD key.

7) When it goes back to your desktop, turn off your PC and remove the external hard drive. It is now ready for install in the new system. It will simply continue to install windows from this point.

Not sure if this is the right place to post this. But here goes.

I'll try and explain this as best as I could. I have a FOLDER ( lets call it A) with a bunch of files in it. I wanted these files in a .txt file ( lets call it 1) so I made a batch file [DIR /a /b /-p /o:gen >filelisting.txt]. So now I have the LIST of files from A, in this .txt file. ( 1 )

I'm going to create a subfolder in A ( lets call it B) to store some more files. What I want to do is, make another .txt file ( 2 ) with SOME file names from A and create a batch file to utilize that .txt ( 2 ) file and move those files from A, to B.

Was WONDERING if I could get some assitance please. You have a TEXT file which is a list of the files you want to move. Let's call it files-to-be-moved.txt. How you get these filenames in that file is up to you.

You can use the batch command FOR to process the file and move the files.

for /f "delims=" %%A in (files-to-be-moved.txt) do move "%%A" B

How do I fix my laptop?
I have SEVERAL problems - 
the mouse doesn't seem to work, I have tried using a usb mouse as well as the touchpad.
Left clicking doesn't often work and right clicking displays the menu for a split second before it disappears. Also programmes like taskmanager and properties menus simply disappear.
Internet pages also fail to load (sometimes opening links in a new tab works). When i try to write in the search bar the letters disappear almost as soon as they are typed.

I tried system restore. A Usb mouse, updating drivers, A registry fixer.
But it feels like the internet and mouse problem is combined, and that it's something stopping the actions of the mouse and not the mouse itself?
Please help

Windows xp home edition Quote

A registry fixer.

When I try I get a pop-up that reads - please verify user NAME and PASSWORD is correct for your server.  What do I do?  GuyGPI'm assuming this just started. If so, it's possible your ISP's server is down. Check with them.Hi,
    This could be a temporary issue HOWEVER please specify the complete error message.
Please specify the mail client you are using. Try to login to the website and check if your username and password is correct.
If webmail shows username is correct, then try to reenter the username and password.
The thread is a month old. I'm sure the PROBLEM is solved by now.

Hello folks,

There is a DLL file missing/corrupted in my Windows XP installation, and
I wanted to repair it.  Based on the instructions I found on this forum:

"After getting to the Microsoft Windows recovery console you will need to select the
Windows installation you wish to log onto. Therefore press 1 if you wish to edit the
primary Windows installation."

What other choices are there besides "Press 1", and what are they for?

Thank you for your help....

zilooIf you have only one OS installed there will be no other choices, but you will still have to press "1". You can also fix the problem from within the OS by inserting the XP CD and running: sfc /scannowIt should have only 1 listing for Windows...unless you are dual-booting.
It WOULD be HELPFUL if you could TELL us what you're seeing on your end...Whoooops..... That's okay pats, you can't ALWAYS be first  The problem started when I had left the computer unattended, and
the poor thing had gone into the sleep mode.  When I came back,
all my attempts for reviving it were futile...neither pressing keys,
moving the mouse, stroking the monitor, speaking into the speakers,
chanting and burning incense had no effect on bringing life back into
the cold metalic CASING that once showed signs of life  .

After pressing the reset button, every time windows was about to be
uploaded, the computer simply hanged right in the middle of the
bluish progress bar marching left to right across the SCREEN.........

Quote from: Allan on May 06, 2010, 07:06:47 AM

You can also fix the problem from within the OS by inserting the XP CD and running: sfc /scannow

If you have only one OS installed there will be no other choices, but you will still have to press "1". You can also fix the problem from within the OS by inserting the XP CD and running: sfc /scannow

If you can't get into Windows it doesn't matter. Just go ahead and do a repair install (boot to the XP CD and choose the SECOND repair option. XP will install on top of itself ( http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/instxprepair1.htm )

..........as to where my sfc.exe file is located?

Hello Patio,

Without proper PATH, how can one execute the sfc.exe
from within another directory?

ziloo

my hard drive was acting weird for like 2 months, i kept getting DISK I/O error in skype, google chrome was messing up everything BIG TIME, programs repeatedly not responding  etc.

few days ago my windows did'nt start up after shut down, i got notice that there's no boot disk so this led me to buy new hdd. so i bought new hdd and tried to boot windows and everything went fine till there's a line at the bottom "setup is starting windows" and then goes the blue screen that looks like that:

A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

If this is the first time you've seen this Stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:

Check for viruses on your computer. Remove any newly installed hard drives or hard drive controllers. Check your hard drive if it is properly configured and terminated. Run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption, and then restart computer.

*** STOP: 0x0000007b
there are lots of other parameters in brackets following this one, let me know if you need to see them.

previous OS - vista, trying to install xp. reminder - NEW hard drive.

what might cause this and what can i do to fix it? maybe my hdd has to be formated before i boot?

thank you people
From MSDN:

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0x0000007B: INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE
(Click to CONSULT the online MSDN article.)
Windows lost access to the system partition or boot volume during the startup process. Typical causes: Installing incorrect device drivers when installing or upgrading storage adapter hardware, or a virus.

I have a computer With XP professional that needs a password and tried some of the ways around, but just keeps asking for password. I am able to put XP home edition in  cd and run repair console and from there I get command prompt so I can copy files to and from the hard drive, what I was wondering if I can copy the boot.ini file or other files that may be needed from a machine that is not password protected to one that is to make it WORK without password?


Johnhttp://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=5&oq=forgot&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGLL_enUS304US305&q=forgot+windows+xp+passwordHi,
    There are two ways to avoid password asking feature are as under:
1). You need to start your system in Safe Mode and type your FIRST Admin Password and then remove the password. Then turn off and turn on your computer in safe mode.

2). You need to replace few files to remove the password from your computer completely, however you need OS CD for it.

The steps are as under:

Insert the Windows XP startup disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.

Click to select any OPTIONS that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do so.

When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.

If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.

When you are prompted to do so, type the Administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.

At the Recovery Console command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each LINE:

MD tmp

copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak

copy c:\windows\system32\config\software c:\windows\tmp\software.bak

copy c:\windows\system32\config\sam c:\windows\tmp\sam.bak

copy c:\windows\system32\config\security c:\windows\tmp\security.bak

copy c:\windows\system32\config\default c:\windows\tmp\default.bak



delete c:\windows\system32\config\system

delete c:\windows\system32\config\software

delete c:\windows\system32\config\sam

delete c:\windows\system32\config\security

delete c:\windows\system32\config\default



copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system

copy c:\windows\repair\software c:\windows\system32\config\software

copy c:\windows\repair\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam

copy c:\windows\repair\security c:\windows\system32\config\security

copy c:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config\default



Type exit to quit Recovery Console. Your computer will restart
Ignore the above post.

Everytime I start my computer it gives me the message Windows\System32\config\system because the file is missing or corrupt, I have a XP cd, but nothing happens when I reboot. It just takes me back to the same windows\systems...... message! It's as if the computer only has that one page on the whole thing! Any suggestions? I don't mind loosing everything on the computer, I just want it to work again EVENTUALLY!
Boot to your CD and select Recovery Console.

Type the following:

REN C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM SYSTEM.OLD
COPY C:\WINDOWS\REPAIR\SYSTEM C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIGThanks for your response! How do I boot to my cd if it just gives me the same response again. After the Windows\system32\config\system message, it gives me the option to press 'r' and when I do, it just reboots and gives me the same message... Windows\System32\config\system again - it's very frustrating!Change the boot order in bios so the cd is first on the list then reboot with the cd in the drive.THanks, it feels like progress!
However, the REN command works, but when I type in the COPY command it says 'the system cannot find the file specified' ?In the following line make sure there is a space between "SYSTEM" and "C"
COPY C:\WINDOWS\REPAIR\SYSTEM space here C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIGIt's not working, still ssys the system cannot find the file specified - I've had a FRIEND check it with me...Okay, then you'll have to do a repair install. Boot to the XP CD and this time choose the SECOND repair option, allowing XP to install on top of itself. All files and settings should remain INTACT. When you are finished, be sure to go to Microsoft Update and download & install all updates.Thanks ALLAN - I've now managed to get as far as installing windows again, however the installation just goes to a blue screen after the installation period - when the computer should start 'finalizing installation'. I've tried rebooting and starting all over, but it still stalls after 'Installing Windows' as the 'finalizing installation' piece begins...? Any suggestions?You ARE doing a repair install and not a new install, right (not that there's much you can do about it either way at this point)? What is the installer doing just before you see the blue screen (what was the last successful step in the installation PROCESS)? Is there an error message on the blue screen? If so, what is it?It takes me through the Installation process and that seems to finish because it moves over to 'Finalizing Installation' 9 minutes remaining and then a blue screen with nothing on it... - I'm supposed to be doing a repair, but good question, it does take me through the setup Windows process...? Quote from: Allan on May 13, 2010, 06:16:37 AM

What is the installer doing just before you see the blue screen (what was the last successful step in the installation process)?

i want to have a multiboot on my computer with vista (ALREADY installed), 7 and XP. i installed windows 7 and i have a dual boot everything works fine, but when i install xp i can only boot in XP not the other OS. vista and 7 are STILL listed in "my computer" but i dont have an OS choice at the boot screen.Hi,

If you have more than one operating system on your computer, you can set the operating system that you want to use as the default one for when you start your computer:
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System.
On the Advanced tab, under Startup and Recovery, click Settings.
Under System startup, in the Default operating system list, click the operating system that you want to start when you TURN on or RESTART your computer.
Select the Display list of operating systems for check box, and then type the number of seconds for which you want the list displayed before the default operating system starts AUTOMATICALLY.

To manually edit the boot options file, click Edit. Microsoft strongly recommends that you do not modify the boot options file (Boot.ini), because doing so may render your computer unusable.Generally you want to install the oldest OS first and the newest last so the boot loader will be able to manage them. Alternatively you can download and use a utility such as EasyBCD to manage the boot process (http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1)If XP has been installed to a seperate HDD the option will not be shown...you can select which drive to boot to via the BIOS...
However try Easy BCD as suggested above 1st.

'c:\windows\system32\Tools\DelFolders.exe'
that words appear in my computer windows, i can't opened with out clicking the ok button under that words
what is the possible problem?
can you help me?
thanks Quote

c:\windows\system32\Tools\DelFolders.exe

Can someone please help me figure this out?  I have a asus netbook, and when I turn it on, a screen comes up that says it wasnt shut down right, and gives me options to start in safe MODE, but before I can choose an option the computer just SHUTS off.  What should I do?Hi,
    Before doing ANYTHING else, please follow the below mentioned steps:

1). Turn on your computer and press F8.
2). You get a list of boot options.
3). Please select "Last Good Configuration" and hit enter.
4). Let your machine restart and run in normal mode.

I would also LIKE to know is it a Desktop or Laptop?
It's a netbook as STATED...
Last known good config will only work once.

Can not CHANGE or SEE FONT color in Excel or AOL
Word works fine.There may be the PROBLEM with your source

Check this out................

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=833258

I've been asking around, nobody seems to be able to help me out.
Your my LAST hope 

When I copy a document, 1/2 comes out faded. Printing off the web
my copies come just fine

Please Help If I'm not mistaken you already have a thread on your printer PROBLEM don't you? If so, you should stay in that thread to avoid duplication of efforts. Yes. But u know what? I cannot seem to get any help from anybody. I do need my printer. I'm a " Writer ", I do alot of printing. Maybe I wore out the " Printhead ". Wild guess, what do u think? But then again if it's something like the drivers I wouldn't know what to do.

I thought I was lost in The World of Computers, this Printer doesn't make things
that much easier. I'm on my way to the " Nut House "  Starting a duplicate thread is the WRONG way to PROCEED. Please stay in the other thread.this is the same subject, thread your talking 'bout i received 2 replies, sorry to say they were not very helpful. i got nowhere fast. i'm still there " Spinning my Wheels " digging a deeper hole, trying to FIGURE this out.

I'm doing a fresh install of WinXP and have booted from disk and the partition that needs to be deleted, Windows will not allow me to DELETE it, any way to change this? I have done hours of searching on this and everything I'm finding says to boot from disk by changing boot ORDER, which I've done, but still will not allow me to delete the partition. I'm at a loss at what I am doing wrong here or what I'm missing, any help and guidance is greatly appreciated.If you are actually booting to the disc then you should not have any problems deleting partitions. What exactly is happening when you try to delete it? What message do you get?Follow this link for SW on partitioning a HDD.
http://gparted.sourceforge.net/
Be fore warn this is a very powerful SW. Make sure u delete the correct one. There's no turning BACK once u delete a partition.Here's pretty much the same in iso format ready to DOWNLOAD & burn.
http://partedmagic.com/

Suddenly, whenever I try to open Chrome or Firefox, I get the popup - "This operations has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. PLEASE contact your system administrator", and the program doesn't open.

I have tried various fixes found on the Internet, including:
- UNINSTALLING and re-installing the programs
- doing virus and malware scans
- CHANGING the shortcut targets, adding "-no-sandbox" to them
- setting IE as the default browser

None of them work.

Does anyone know how to resolve this issue? IE is a horrible browser to use compared to these 2 that don't work anymore.Work or Home machine ? ?
What happened prior to this condition ? ?
What protection apps have you scanned with ? ?DO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE POST ABOVE.Post Removed.Well, then you should remove mine too or it will look like I'm TELLING him to ignore YOUR advice But mine contains only questions..... Ignore the above post!

I have a computer running Windows XP Pro. When the boot process gets to the Windows SPLASH screen it can barely be seen and then the computer restarts. I have changed power supplies and RAM and no change. I put in the Windows XP Pro cd and did a repair install, as long as the cd is in the drive, Windows will boot fine. but when I TAKE the cd out, it starts resetting itself during boot. It is also the same way if I run chkdsk /r. I have also ran fixmbr and bootfix with no changes. Then when it let me into Windows using the above method, I turned off the RESTART on error. I reset the computer and got the following BSOD

file xtmqseqs.sys

Page_Fault_In_Nonpaged_area

0x00000050 (0xf6fdcfff, 0x00000001, 0xff285775, 0x00000000)

xtmqseqs.sys - address f7285775 base at f7212000, Datestamp 00000000

Can someone please help me get the computer back up and going? I'd suggest downloading and running a ram diagnostic utility (ie, memtest) as a first step in diagnosing the problelmHi,
    To resolve this problem, start your computer in Safe mode, remove the display adapter, rename the .inf files that are associated with the display adapter drivers, restart your computer in Normal mode, and then update your display adapter drivers. The following steps describe this procedure in more detail:
Start Windows in Safe mode. To do so:
Restart the computer, and then press F8 while the computer starts.
On the Windows Advanced Options Menu that appears, use the ARROW keys to select Safe Mode, and then press ENTER.
Use the ARROW keys to select the operating system to start, and then press ENTER to start Windows XP in Safe mode.
In the message that states that Windows is running in Safe mode, click Yes.
Click Start, click Run, type msinfo32 in the Open box, and then click OK.
Under System Summary, expand Components, and then click Display.
In the right pane, note the information that corresponds to the INF File item, for example, Nv4.inf, Oem0.inf, or Atim128.inf.
Quit the System Information utility.
Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
Expand Display adapters, right-click the display adapter, and then click Uninstall.
Click OK.
Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
In the COMMAND Prompt window, type the following commands, and then press ENTER after each line:
ren %systemroot%\inf\INF file name from Step 5.inf *inf.old
ren %systemroot%\inf\INF file name from Step 5.pnf *pnf.old
Close all open windows, and then restart the computer in the typical manner.
Log on to Windows by using an account that has administrative privileges, and then wait for Windows to detect new hardware.
When the Found New Hardware Wizard starts, click Cancel.

If you receive a stop error after you remove the updated display drivers, restart the computer and use the Last Known Good Configuration option. To do this, restart the computer, and then press the F8 key while the computer starts. On the Windows Advanced Options Menu that appears, use the ARROW keys to select Last Known Good Configuration, and then press ENTER.

If you receive a "System Has Recovered from a Serious Error" message when Windows starts, restart the computer again. This error message does not recur.
Ignore the above post for now.Not sure where these are copied/pasted from but some are innaccurate at best...

I agree with Allan.

Review ongoing.

For example the above instructions upon successive re-boots only eliminates the error message from recurring...it does not in fact correct the driver issues...which this most likely is... Quote from: Allan on April 12, 2010, 05:43:39 AM

I'd suggest downloading and running a ram diagnostic utility (ie, memtest) as a first step in diagnosing the problelm

OP said RAM and PSU have been changed.
It seems that "xtmqseqs.sys" is unknown.
Could this be malware of some sort?

I guess it's possible but if the system reboots before the gui loads I wouldn't think it's very likely.

I am running Win XP. I opened my computer this afternoon and the screen was full of malware saying my computer was infected and buy thier removal TOOL. I could not open any programs or even use the keyboard. I restarted in safe mode and did a system restore for 2 days ago and everything looks OK except the keyboard wont work. It will work when I go to CMOS but once windows loads it wont work. The lights come on but none of the keys will work. Some of the hot buttons work. I have uninstalled through the device manager and keyboard in control panel and restarted. There is a screen that says that computer has detected new hardware and so I want to install, I click yes reboot and it is still x'ed out with a yellow exclamation point in device manager and won't work. I did troubleshoot and get this.
"Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware because a previous instance of the device driver is still in memory. ( Code 38)"
Can anyone please help, I have done the uninstall and reboot ten times and same result. Thanks for any and all advice.
System restore does not delete malware. You should go to the malware forum on this site and follow the instructions in the FIRST pinned post.Hi,
    Please follow the below mentioned steps to run an ANTIMALWARE software to remove malware from your computer. As it seems to be a malware issue.

1). Download malwarebytes from below link:
     http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&tag=button

2). Install it and run a full scan for your computer.
  (Make SURE while running full scan you are not connected to internet)

3). After running scan delete all the infected files and data.
4). Restart your computer and check the boot up speed.
 Everything should work fine.pcs365_2:

This is from Our Malware Removal Guide:

Quote

If you receive advice from someone other than the approved Malware Removal Specialists, you do so at your own risk. We are not responsible if you TAKE potentially inaccurate/harmful advice from someone who is not a designated helper. Anyone interested in joining the crew must have a good amount of experience and submit references to CBMatt (Chris) in a PM. References will be checked. Others posting advice without approval are subject to have their posts removed immediately as the wrong advice is too risky. We welcome new helpers so if you are interested see this post: Would you like to learn to fight malware?

When I GO to shutdown my laptop, it takes several tries. I get the message: Ending program PLEASE wait. Sometimes I'll get this three or four times before it shuts down.If you want to know which program is causing the problem, open msconfig and to a selective STARTUP (stop everything from loading) and reboot. Then shut down. Assuming the shutdown is normal (and it will be), start adding items back one at a time, rebooting and shutting down after each, until the problem recurs and you'll have IDENTIFIED the culprit. If you want a band-aid fix, do the following:

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

Set ClearPageFileAtShutdown value to 0


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

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

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

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

Reboot

3) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
Right-click on WaitToKillServiceTimeout and change it to 2000Hi,
   Please post complete system configuration of your computer, however you can try the below mentioned steps:

1). Download Ccleaner from the below link:
 http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/
2). Install the same software.
3). Run and clean all temporary files and cookies.
4). Click on Run from Start menu and type "%temp%" with out quotes.
5). Select all files and folder and press delete.
6). Run Disk cleanup and restart your computer.
Now everything should work fine.
Ignore the above post.

when i go to service in ADMINISTRATOR tab in control panel i try tostart up a program but i am told can not perform in safe mode. but i do not think i am in safe mode . i am able to do some downloads and i am abe to go on internet the screen do not look LIKE it is in safe mode. i am unable to reinstall my PRINTER because i get MESSAGE that the spooler do not WORK. No need to double Post...
Be Patient.

Topic Closed.

Please see your other Topic for responses.

Hello There!

Since last day, I don know whether my observation has gone keen OR there's actually something to it...?

The 'WELCOME' screen that appears on the BOOT seems to stay for a longer tenure than USUAL!
What could be the cause for this TRIVIAL delay? Can DEFRAG help? Quote from: Saurabhdua on May 15, 2010, 08:46:48 AM

Hello There!

Since last day, I don know whether my observation has gone keen OR there's actually something to it...?

The 'WELCOME' screen that appears on the BOOT seems to stay for a longer tenure than usual!
What could be the cause for this trivial delay? Can DEFRAG help?

I've been trying to upgrade my PC from ME to XP. I had someone assisting me so I'm not sure what they did but XP SEEMS to be the only OS on my system now and I can't revert back to ME. Ths would have been fine if only it worked. (this hapened about a year ago and I didn't check because we have 2 other pc's) I now need this one so booted xp from the cd but it seems to stop after installation when the xp process goes over to the finalizing stage with 9 minutes LEFT...  it just hangs and either goes to a blank blue screen or a screen with blue and white stripes. Can you HELP?What version of XP are you using? Can you do a reinstall? Do you have data on the machine that you need?

And what exactly does it say on your XP CD ? ?Try to create a PARTITION on your drive, i suggest you install the xp on the small partition",) Quote from: ewoe95 on May 16, 2010, 09:43:07 AM

Try to create a partition on your drive, i suggest you install the xp on the small partition",)

I've been trying to upgrade my PC from ME to XP. I had someone assisting me so I'm not sure what they did but XP seems to be the only OS on my system now and I can't revert back to ME. Ths would have been fine if only it worked. (this hapened about a year ago and I didn't check because we have 2 other pc's) I now need this one so booted xp from the cd but it seems to stop after installation when the xp process goes over to the finalizing stage with 9 minutes left...  it just hangs and either goes to a blank blue screen or a screen with blue and white stripes. Can you help?

I am having the problem to visit some WEBSITE such as www.gsmhosting  .com and some other website from mozilla FIREFOX  & also with internet exploder , is there any other way to visit the websites , please help me . 
I had noticed one more THING , as per my knowledge I said that I cannot log only one website i.e http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/index.php  , but now I had noticed that I can log www. yahoo.com ,but I cannot log to ( http://in.answers.yahoo.com/  ) I get this error  , from mozilla firefox
The connection has timed out













The server at forum.gsmhosting.com is taking too long to respond.
* The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
moments.

* If you are unable to load any pages, check your COMPUTER's network
connection.

* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.
in internet exploder I get , the page cannot be displayed ,

for ( http://in.answers.yahoo.com/  )  I get  in mozilla

The connection has timed out













The server at in.answers.yahoo.com is taking too long to respond.
* The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
moments.

* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
connection.

* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

and in internet exploder I get , the page cannot be displayed

 this never happens in every websites but for few websites , please help me I don't believe the problem is with the websites you are trying to visit.  It's a problem with your internet connection.

More info about your hardware, software, and ISP would be helpful.  What are the specs on your computer?  What protection programs (firewall, virus, spyware) are you using?  Who is your ISP?  What type of internet connection (DSL or cable) do you have?  Hi,
   Please follow the below mentioned steps:

1). Download CCleaner from the below link:
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

2). Remove all the temporary files.
3). Restart your computer
4). Click on run and type "%temp%" without quotes and hit enter.
5). Select all the files and folders and DELETE.
6). Click on run and type "prefetch" without quotes and hit enter.
7). Delete all the files.
. Click on run and type "temp" without quotes and hit enter.
9). Delete all the files.
10). Restart your computer and check it should work.

Hi
 I tried to update my DRIVERS on my Lenovo laptop running windows XP 32bit. I now can not run any programs everything comes up error program could not start. I tried a restore but it won't run. I tried to copy my documents to a flash drive but it says drive needs to be formatted and it won't let me format the flash drive . I tried to burn a cd/dvd it won't do that. tried restarting it multiple times sometimes programs WORK sometimes they don't. Can not get internet access either and if I do it does not download. I need to get the files off the drive or I would just reload windows. I've tried to print them and that does not work. Please HELP. ThanksSlave Drive Tutorial...The problem is this is a laptop and I don't have a second hard drive.Then get 1 of these...

                       

2.5" Laptop to IDE converter...
About 8 Bucks ...available at any PC store.Why not just do a repair installation of XP?Will the computer start and operate in "safe mode"?Yes,Safe mode is a Windows maintenance mode where only the bare minimum of drivers are LOADED. You don't have access to CD ROMS, printers, or other non-essential devices.

To get to Safe mode, press the F8 key when Windows starts to boot. You have to do this BEFORE you see the first "Windows" screen. You can start tapping away as soon as I get by the BIOS STARTUP screen or the manufacturer's splash screen. Experiment and you'll get it.

It won't let me run in safe mode tried it freezes up at one of the drivers. Thanks for the help. After about 50 power ups and downs I was able to download the documents to a flash drive. Reloaded XP and upgraded to Windows 7.

Motherboard: Asus M4A785-M
Processor: Phenom II X3 710
RAM: OCZ Riper PC2-8500 1066MHz 2GB
OS: XP SP3
From some POINT on whenever I try to shut down the computer, I started getting "STOP: c000021a {Fatal System Error} The Windows Logon Process system process terminated unexpectedly with a status of 0xc00000000 (0x00000000 0x0000000) The system has been shut down." on a blue screen .
Don't recall of any new software installed or harware added prior to this.
Have up to date Kasperski 2010, but it doesn't show any signs of something funny going on.
Ran "sfc /scannow", with no positive outcome.
Can't quite figure out what exactly can be done with Dr. Watson.
Please help.You're most likely infected...

From MSDN:
Quote

0xC000021A: STATUS_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED
(Click to consult the online Win XP Resource Kit article, or see Windows 2000 Professional Resource Kit, p. 1561.)
This occurs when Windows switches into kernel mode and a user-mode SUBSYSTEM, such as Winlogon or the Client Server Runtime Subsystem (CSRSS), is compromised. Security can no longer be guaranteed. Because Win XP can’t run without Winlogon or CSRSS, this is one of the few situations where the failure of a user-mode service can cause the system to stop responding. This Stop message also can occur as a result of malware infestation or when the computer is restarted after a system administrator has modified permissions so that the SYSTEM account no longer has ADEQUATE permissions to access system files and folders.

I searched in the forums and couldn't come up with this exact PROBLEM, so if I NEED redirected to a previous post, I apologize in advance.

I have a Toshiba Satellite A55-S1064 laptop that I am attempting to fix for the second time. It belongs to a teenage girl who just lost her dad. This was his computer, so the sentimental value far outweighs the computer itself.

The original hard drive went bad, so I installed a new one. It is a WD 250G PATA. I installed WINXP and downloaded all the proprietary device drivers from Toshiba's support DOWNLOAD website. I installed and tested everything and gave it back to her.

Jump ahead three weeks. She calls me and says that the computer is hanging on bootup. When I got it back, it would go through the boot test, then hang. I finally got it to throw me an error stating that Windows was unable to load because the Windows\system32\config\system file is corrupt.

I used the installation disk to get to the Recovery Console, and there were no \config\ANYTHING files. I reinstalled WINXP and got to the desktop. Started downloading the device drivers and the first restart came with the error above. So, back through the Recovery Console I go. The config\FILES are there, but I can't copy them or delete them.

I decided to start fresh, so I removed the partitions and am completing a fresh install.

Am I missing something? CHKDSK showed nothing. Stated the disk was healthy and clean. Is there maybe a boot sector virus I'm missing?

Thanks in advance!

Jennifer

Did you use a Toshiba restore CD for this and/or a Windows XP CD ? ?No Toshiba CD. I used a Windows XP disk. I'm not sure at this point that a restore disk will work, given that there is a different hard drive and I've reinstalled twice. If it will still work, I may just have to purchase one. Quote from: trukkrgrrl on May 17, 2010, 06:07:30 PM

...Am I missing something? CHKDSK showed nothing. Stated the disk was healthy and clean. Is there maybe a boot sector virus I'm missing?
...

I get this error message when I try to access the "Add/Remove Programs" option under "Control Panel," and I quote:    An exception occurred while trying to run "C:\WINDOWS\system32\shell32.dll, Control_Run DLL "C:\WINDOWS\system32\appwiz,cpl", Add or Remove Programs"

I am running WINDOWS XP SP3.

I am sure I did something wrong when I deleted some "Duplicate Files" that Advance System Care found for me!

I need a computer hero's help!  ANYONE out there?  I would so appreciate it! Quote

Advance System Care

Hello,

I have a strange situation.  After ~6 hours of operation, my PC no longer accesses the internet.  This happens every day.  My antivirus goes blank around that time and my email dies.  Six hours later it occurs all over again.

Programs RUN from the PC operate, but at a slower speed.

How would I go about diagnosing the cause of this problem?


Thank you in advance.Who is your ISP ? ?I have Verizon FIOS but the problem existed before I switched to that service.Is this an onboard NIC or an addon card ? ?
If a card i'd buy a new one for about 15 Bucks and swap it in there...There was no add-on card.  The GUY simply switched the modem with a FIOS one.

I may be wrong about the email - the anti-virus just turned off again but the email works.

What's a NIC?


BTW I have Windows XP sp3 Network Incerface Card...
It's either a chip on the Motherboard or an add-on card.Well like I said, there is no NIC that I know of.  I built the PC myself and I know there is no such card on the mb. 

My thinking is that it's software...SPECIFICALLY the OS.Does the same thing happen if you boot to safe mode with networking?I will try that, but you should also know that my 2nd PC - which has the same software and FIOS connection - does not exhibit this problem.

I'll run it in safe mode tomorrow and see what happens. Quote from: bullwinkle on May 06, 2010, 03:45:31 PM

I will try that, but you should also know that my 2nd PC - which has the same software and FIOS connection - does not exhibit this problem.

Bumpety bump!

i did not explain that the problem with my computer started when i recovered it from a virus. after the virus removal i was unable to start the internet, so i played around with my computer, and i system restore and i use last known configuration. after i use this i was able to get back on internet, but i still cannot connect a printer i can not repair spooler because i get error message 1084  cannot perform in safe mode.
also my media player is not working i can not hear sounds. i do not know WAHT is wrong .
i need help can anyone help me
Hi, you can try to update their DRIVERS..Maybe the virus has done something bad to them.Hi,

Exchange Server is operating by DESIGN. The attachment will still be delivered unaltered (remaining encrypted). The recipient will still be able to decrypt the attachment correctly using the Secrets for Windows application.

The Event ID:1084 "RTF corruption" is reporting properly, because it is not a VALID RTF format.

For additional information regarding Secrets for Windows, please refer to the manufacturer's Web site at:
http://www.entegrity.co.uk/main.htm (http://www.entegrity.co.uk/main.htm) Dead Link...

Although this was the wrong WAY to go about this.

Clik Here...  and follow the instructions.

I visited a malicious site and Antivirus Soft MALWARE invaded my PC. In safe mode, I downloaded & ran Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware & rkill, then ran AVG and seemed to get rid of it (according to the instructions on this site):

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-antivirus-soft                                   

Trouble is, every 10-15 minutes or so my system now slows to a crawl or freezes entirely for about 15 minutes. Every time I reboot, a bubble pops up in the lower left corner with a list of programs Windows is still blocking, including what I think are three Antivirus Soft programs (each ENDING in "...tssd.exe"). My comp will also note that its running SLOWLY & ask if I want to switch to Windows Basic colors, but I just close this window, FEARING it might be the malware.

I suspect their continued existence on my hard drive is the problem, but the list of programs (same list as what one finds when typing "msconfig" in the Run box under the Startup tab) does not give me the option to delete them entirely. I've tried an advanced search for each by NAME (including non-indexed areas) but can't find them. The list says all three files are located under [ C:\Users\My Name\AppData\Local\...] but when I open C, Users, and the file under my name, there is no AppData folder visible.

Can anyone give any advice on eliminating the malware (if it's still there) and stopping my comp from slowing? I've tried Disk Defragmenter, clearing my Windows Explorer & Firefox caches, rerunning AntiMalware & AVG - nothing is working.

Thanks,
GClik Here...

I cannot find this anywhere in the Search on this forum, so here goes:

I have suddenly lost my Power Schemes. All the options are greyed out.  I have restored  TWICE going back a day then a WEEK, when I know they were then showing.

The monitor still shuts down after its pre selected 2 minutes, but I am unable to reset any options. Am on a laptop on mains power and the battery is 100%. Windows XP3Hi,

1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
2. At the command prompt, type the FOLLOWING command, and then press ENTER:

powercfg /RestoreDefaultPolicies

(This command WORKS only if you have Service Pack 2 installed.)Thanks. Now up and running again. Pete.

Hi, I turn my computer on and while windows is starting up the computer SHUTS down. the computer temp is at 27c. Im kinda thinking It is a virus. I do have spy bot search and destroy. ran this program in safe mode-no viruses. I ALSO have adware ran that too detected 3 register key viruses which i deleted.  At one time we were able to get on in normal mode for a short time and  then it would shut down. Now we cant even START up in normal mode without it shutting off in less than 30 seconds. any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!!Hi,

I can delete as fast as you Post.
Once again see  Our Guidelines  for Malware Removal.

This computer is moving very, very SLOW, despite using disk clean up and Defragmenting.
It is a windows xp professional version 2002, service pack2. Pentium 4 cpu 1.70ghz and 224mb of ram. I observed that i only have about 5% free disk space. I removed some programms and left with 15% free space, but it still moves slow. I would like to know if by adding another HD, if it would move faster or what  or what i need to do so that it would move faster. Please let me know what i need to do, since i cant buy a new computer. it is my personal computer.

Thanks,

Alli 15% is the minimum free space generrally with XP...
Add some RAM.with only 15% you will not be able to defrag. Remove more stuff. Like your photos and videos. Move them to CD-R or DVD-R is you have a burner.  Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 17, 2010, 08:38:01 PM

with only 15% you will not be able to defrag. Remove more stuff. Like your photos and videos. Move them to CD-R or DVD-R is you have a burner.

USB flash drives are much better than cdr burns. Try both and you will agree.

Flash drives are also more expensive and aren't a long term backup solution; CD-R and DVD-R disks are.

USB flash drives are much better than cdr burns. Try both and you will agree.

Techs,
Thanks for the prompt reply to my request. Thanks to all those who help me with tips.
I will keep u all posted on the results . One question though. How much Ram would be ok for the 1.70 Hz HD.,

Thanks,

Alli

Techs,
Thanks for the prompt reply to my request. Thanks to all those who help me with tips.
I will keep u all posted on the results . One question though. How much Ram would be ok for the 1.70 Hz HD.,

XP runs well with 512 MB. Any less than that and the computer crawls. How much RAM can your computer support? If you visit http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/index.aspx and run the scanner it will tell you what your computer will support.

If you add 1 GB of RAM you will be amazed how much faster your computer will be.  Current prices for 1 GB are around $40, or less.

For the last day are two when i put my computer on i have to sign in restart the computer i sign in can some ONE PLEASE help. PLEASE what did i do .                  Quote from: MARYBOO on May 08, 2010, 11:33:28 AM

For the last day are two when i put my computer on i have to sign in restart the computer i sign in can some one please help. PLEASE what did i do .                 

For the last day are two when i put my computer on i have to sign in restart the computer i sign in can some one please help. PLEASE what did i do .                 

When I want to use ordered winipcfg   for IP
This message appears
Why
winipcfg hasn't been in windows since windows ME. 
It seems that my knowledge of the Stone Age
Is there an alternativeI suggest trying ipconfig. Quote

I suggest trying ipconfig.

an error occured while trying to REGISTER the lantastic protocol driver your lantastic CLIENT for nt software will not function PROPERLY (oxcooooo22)
after click the error box
it SEEM to work ok ?

I was using a trial from avira antivirus, it has been EXPIRED a few days ago,I tired to download ANOTHER antivirus program, after following the instrctions and click open file, it said this file is CLEAN and nothing happens as it is not downloading, need help with this as I do not have a antivirus SOFTWARE install on this COMPUTER. Did you uninstall Avira? What other program are you trying to install?Avira has a Free version that does not expire...
As Broni asked what exactly did you DLoad and where is it from ? ?
You may have been scammed...