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When I try to open Services, a message pops up.

It reads:

mmc.exe - Unable to LOCATE Component

'This application has failed to start because MröD .dll was not found.  Re-installing the application may fix this problem.'

Anyone know how to reinstall the application?  I don't even know what app to re-install ;(

HELP WANTED NEEDED.1) Do a full scan of your system with both your anti virus utility and MalwareBytes
2) If no malware is detected, you can either RUN sfc /scannow or do a repair install. For either OPERATION you need your XP CD. If you need further instructions on how to proceed just post back and we'll walk you through it.Hi,

Have you tried running the Microsoft MANAGEMENT CONSOLE from the "Run" dialogue or from the Command Prompt? If that works, then you'll be able to open any Microsoft Common Console Document (in the System32 folder) from within it. If you cannot even start MMC, well, let's cross that bridge if we ever come to it. Regards.

A computer that i am working on is giving me this error message Missing c:\WINDOWS rundll32.exe , when trying to open certain applications and also when in control panel.
Please help..................please... Hi,

To resolve this ISSUE, follow these steps:
PUT the Windows XP CD ROM disk in the CD ROM drive.
Click Start, and then click Run.
Type expand X:\i386\rundll32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe in the Open box, where X is the LETTER of your CD ROM Drive.
Restart the computer.

Hello. Every time when i open my internet explorer browser, new tab on explorer, BOOT my COMPUTER, open any drives I get an error first saying this:



and then when i click 'ok' another error pops up and quickly disappears. It says ''Please wait while windows configures Microsoft Groove GUI''. This error comes up every time I boot my PC.

Some days ago I ran a software called 'jv16' which mistakenly deleted some windows system and office files. How to get rid of this error popping up every time?

ThanksTry doing a FULL uninstall of microsoft office.  And then reninstall it.  If this doesnt work try visitng the microsoft forums.Hi,


 have seen other references to this error and a suggestion that you may
want to completely uninstall and re-install Office, as the installer may be
hung up. One poster had to completely remove Office manually, using these
instructions:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928218
I don't want to uninstall my office. Is there no other way out to repair it by just putting in the missing files? Cannot I repair this error without uninstalling and reinstalling microsoft office?

you have snipping tool on xp?jv16 is most likely the culprit here.

Re-install that component of Office that the error message refers to.

If jv16 removed Office documents and/or system files you may have to do a Repair Install. Quote from: patio on June 01, 2010, 06:21:35 AM

jv16 is most likely the culprit here.

Isn't jv16 called Power Tools or something ? ?

I do remember it's not a tool for the faint of heart though....

That's if you're smart enough to turn it on before you let it make any changes...

how to BLOCK all ADS in mozila fire fox?Dload and install ADBLOCKER PLUS...

I have a long list of problems, im not very good on computers so please bear with me!
I cant download anything
firefox says its running when its not, IV looked in task manager and tried resetting
I can;t veiw videos or play game sonline, i just get a blank box where it should be and when i right click it, it says movie not loaded
i can't do a system restore because it says system restore is suspended due to lack of disk space, iv done disk cleanup but it isn't working for some reason.
helppppppppp
thnx Hi,

Try Uninstalling firefox and reinstall firefox and check if it WORK.
Also try to open the same page using Internet explorer. It seems some AddOns are not working properly.
I would also like to know when was it working fine before? How about the normal webpages?
yeah i can't re-intall anything. I am using internet explorer and thats what I cna't download off. It was working up untill a few days ago on firefox and IE but then my partner said he got rid of some files and things he thought were corrupt (he doesnt know much either\0 and since then I have had all these problemsWhat error do you get? What exactly happens when you try to down load?

Quote from: bekka1986 on May 27, 2010, 06:59:36 AM

but then my partner said he got rid of some files and things he thought were corrupt (he doesnt know much either\0 and since then I have had all these problems

wouldn't the windows file protection prevent the deletion of main files for windows to run ?

i can't do a system restore because it says system restore is suspended due to lack of disk space

I am using EVDO (bsnl wireless connection)  and my Operating system is WINDOWS Xp with service pack 2,the problem i am facing is my internet connection breaks every 10minutes.but the device is working properly in another systems with out any problem for hours Hi,

For your question, I'll assume you are using the EVDO USB modem.
Open the software provided with the modem. The one which has a red coloured icon in the notification area - if you are connected.
Double CLICK on that icon. Or you can always open it from Start>All Programmes.
Go to Settings>Options>Standby/Hibernate.
Click the radio button "Prevent Standby/Hibernate". By default, standby/hibernate is enabled.

I guess it solves your problem. If not, contact customer care.

If your DOWNLOADS break in between, I'd suggest you USE a download manager. Also, don't use Internet Explorer. Its very slow & the least secure Internet Browser.
I'd RECOMMEND you use Google Chrome, its the fastest (can only be installed live, connected), or Mozilla Firefox, or Opera.
Use Internet Explorer only for those websites which are not compatible & won't open properly with the above mentioned browsers.

When I start my desk Top PC with XP(pro), it crashes before the "WINOWS XP" screen comes up and the PC restarts

This cycle continues until I switch off at the 13A socket
If I do not remove the plug and restart the "crashing cycle" recommences
If I remove the 13A Plug from the socket, and restart it gets to the point where you can select "START WINDOWS NORMALLY"
and this works ---SOMETIMES--- If it doesnt I have just restart after unplugging the13a plug.
But now things have got worse and on two occasions I have had "blue screens" which suggest Memory, or Display problems
I have discovered "conflicts" described below but I dont know how to correct them

CONTROL PANEL/ DISPLAY-----
DISPLAY PROPERTIES/ SETTINGS cick on advanced/---
(DEFAULT MONITOR) AND PROPERTIES---CLICK on ADAPTOR TAB---click on PROPERTIES---
VGA SAVE click on RESOURCES

Resource Settings
I/O Range 03B0 - 03BB
I/O Range 03C0 - 03DF
Memory Range 000A0000 - 000BFFFF
I/O Range 01E-01CF
I/O Range 02E8-02EF

Conflicting device list
Input/Output Range 03B0 - 03BB used by:
  VIA CPU to AGP2.0/AGP3.0 Controller
Input/Output Range 03C0 - 03DF used by:
VIA CPU to AGP2.0/AGP3.0 Controller
Memory Range 000A0000 - 000BFFFF used by:
VIA CPU to AGP2.0/AGP3.0 Controller
Perhaps reformat might be the best option, but that seems like admitting defeat


You are correct.  Something is wrong with the Graphics Controller and/or its drivers.  Reinstall them.Thanks for your reply.
I TRIED to reinstall the drivers from the cd but could not do it.
To be honest I have done so much I can't remember it all, but I've had a multitude of "Blue screens" and eventually re-formated the hard drive, which wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be, only to FIND the same "conflicts", and now, when the PC starts it gets as far as the windows screen and then the screen goes black. I HAVE MANAGED TO GET Started in "Safe Mode With Networking" and I have downloaded service pack3, but now cant get updates from the Ms Update site
Looks to me like a replacement Video card is required, together with some luck
Anyway, thanks again for your help--- It would be nice to talk, if you send me your number I'd like to give you a ring when my VOIP phone is working  Hi,
Try to repair your machine by following the steps given in the below link:

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How-to-repair-Windows-XP-t138.html

Make sure you put the same version of Windows xp CD as you had installed it.

i have them plugged up and everything i just CANT get any sound out of themWelcome to CH.
We need more information.
New Computer? Old?
Desktop? Laptop?
Windows XP?
Have the speakers ever worked?
Do the speakers work OK when plugged into something else?
Can you HEAR sound wiht headphones?
old and its a desktop its like xp 2002 the speakers worked with another comp. and i pluged headphones into the back of the modem and no soundthe speakers are jbl the computer is UNSURE i think its a hp with clear sides
When you look at the DEVICE manager do you see any yellow "?" MARKS?

If my hard drive is fried, is there anywhere else in the ENTIRE system that info is stored and/or retreivable?
Please send ANSWER to my email address as well as here.
Thanks.No. All of your saved FILES were on your hard drive unless you copied them to some other media, like a flash drive or CD. The system doesn't STORE any INFORMATION anywhere else.

How do you know the drive is fried?

(Most people won't reply to email addresses here. We keep it on the forums so all can reply and give feedback.) Quote

Please send answer to my email address as well as here.

Hello There!

Please refer to the attached screenshot & help decipher the meaning & effect when this option is checked.

"Disable Visual Themes"...what can it CAUSE & prevent when checked?

[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]This looks like the properties to a shortcut or program. Disabling visual themes stops visual themes from altering the window of the associated program. Some older programs or even newer programs which incorporate their own visual themes won't work PROPERLY with XP's visual theme.Hi Quaxo!

But how can a user make a decision in advance that "Visual Theme" is to be disabled or else!?

As far as screenshot goes, this reflects properties of an EXECUTABLE file.In most cases it isn't necessary and shouldn't be enabled unless a program is appears to be having problems with Windows desktop themes.

When it is not enabled, if you aren't experiencing problems, then don't change it.Also, it probably won't make MUCH of a difference, since you are USING the classic theme anyway. although it's more likely to cause problems, since it also enabled a couple of graphic and common dialog related compatibility shims.Thanks to both Quaxo & BC!(Wish if I had "Thumbs up" icon to choose for!?)

this is something new for me, i am all about LEARNING. i have a small form factor pc.
i want to install the motherboard in a mid SIZE case. i never tryed it before i don't
know if it will work. my queston is will a smaller board work in any larger case are is
there something on the motherboard i need to match to a case?Better cases will accomodate all 3 size MBoards....what case ? ?

i have USB HID KEYBOARD and its negivation key left and up are not working plez help.try it on another machine. If it still doesn't work then you will NEED to replace it.

why WOULD  iexplore.exe be working at 45% in the CPU in task manager i have never SEEN that beforeConstantly, or just occasionally? Quote from: rthompson80819 on June 04, 2010, 04:09:53 PM

Constantly, or just occasionally?

i want hp deskjet 3740 driver for windows/ Yeah I want a MILLION dollars.

Have you LOOKED on the HP WEBSITE?http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?prodNameId=401497&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=135&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=372334

Hello FOLKS,

Windows xp keeps telling me that the total "paging File "
size for all my drives is 0 MB, and I proceed to:

Control Panel-> System-> Advanced-> Performance->
Setting-> Advanced-> Change-> Custom

Virtual memory

Initial size: 1536 MB
Maximum size: 3072 MB

and I click on the "Set"  button, and then "Apply" and
Windows xp restarts for the change to take effect.

However, Windows stops right before the last stage
when all the icons should show up on the screen, and
the only way I can get to the final stage is to do a
Ctrl-Alt-Del, and Windows suddenly wakes up and
I get all the icons on the screen.  However, the paging file
size has remained 0 !!!  What is going on?

Thank you

zilooCan you tell us about your hardware? How much RAM do you have and are you running 32 or 64 bit windows XP?

What happens if you TRY to set it as "Windows Managed"?Thank you for your responses!

I have about 1 gig Ram on my P4 system.
When I set it as "system managed size", the same
routine happens: reboot; the blue screen
shows up with "WELCOME" sign and HD activity for
personal settings; after the HD activity stops, the
cursor is active, but the next screen with icons
doesn't show up and I have to do a Ctrl-Alt-Del to
get to the final stage.

Next time that I reboot the system, I get a message
that "because of a PROBLEM with paging file configuration
in my last session, there has not been a paging file set
for the virtual memory and window has established an
arbitrary paging file on its own. 

ziloo
How long ago did this start?

Did you install any software recently?

How much free space do you have on your hard drive?

Is the swap file on the same disk or partition that windows is?

Have you tried a system restore yet?Any recent changes (new hw, sw, virus, error, etc)?The problem existed when I got the system from a friend.
I did a windows repair and no change to the problem.
I have about 20 gig free space on my C: partition.
I have file swap area set for both C: and D: partitions.

Somebody had told me about a pagefile.sys file that might be
corrupted, but I don't seem to find any such file on my system!

zilooWhat is the Total size of C: ? ?
What method did you use for a Repair Install ? ?
Was an official XP CD used or a Sharpie version ? ? Quote from: patio on June 06, 2010, 09:45:55 AM

What method did you use for a Repair Install ? ?

Hi
     I did a malwarebytes anti-malware scan and then restarted my computer. Now after restarting, i got the motherboard page and then everything went black. I tried restarting but I get the same thing. Can anybody please help me.
I am usually very careful. First, the Malwarebytes scan is almost certainly not related to the fact your system will not start. If I remember correctly you were having problems before running the scan - you even disabled some services with msconfig.

What EXACTLY happens and what EXACTLY do you see when you try to boot the system?I am very careful when I go in msconfig. The only place I go there is in startup. I was told that if my computer was slow to go in there and remove the program that will start at startup and everything is usually fine.

When I start my computer, the laptop comes on and then I get the motherboard screen, then another scrreen telling me something about pimary and secondary master not found and then everything goes black.

I checked and if I press delete at startup it brings me to the setup screen. Not sure how you guys call that. I am not very good in all the computer talk. do you think i have a chance. I have a small business and all my stuff is on this. The system files needed to run Windows are most likely trashed...
That or the DRIVE itself has died judging by the message it's not being detected in the BIOS...

2 alternatives:
1 Get a laptop 2.5" to IDE connector for about 8 bucks:

                          

Available at any PC store...this will enable you to remove the drive and hook it up to any WORKING Desktop machine to attempt to retrieve your important data...

2) Buy an external USB laptop drive enclosure to attempt the same...about 20 - 25 Bucks.When i press f8 i get the following message.
Please select boot device

1st floppy disk
sm-lite-on combo ltc-48161h
pm-maxtor 6y080lo

I also kept a cd that another computer tech has gave to my son. its called
USBC 4 WINDOWS

Can this help in any way.The UBCD boot CD can wind up wiping all your data if not USED properly...It contains some very powerful TOOLS...

Select the Maxtor as 1st boot device...press F10 to "save changes and Exit" and hit Enter...

Other than trying that you should consider my suggestions above if in fact your data is that important to you.

Recovery should be priority #1...screwing around to attempt to fix it should come afterwards...http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Search.aspx?language=en-CA&keywords=external+usb+laptop+drive&pagenum=0

Is this what I need. I have to go shopping
This:

Here...

Or This:
Here

The link you posted is an external laptop drive...you don't need 1 right now.....

Either of these will be available at any PC store...brand is not too important.I live in a small town and the only thing we have here is the Source. It was Radio Shack before. So I tried to find the item you posted with no luck. You said I dont need the extenal drive now but will it do the job you want me to do. I was thinking of buying one anyway. If i can get all my data believe me, I will be doing my back up many many times. The store is open for another 2 hours if you say the external usb that I posted may do the job, i am in my car and at the store. Thanks for your helpo.k I went and bout verbatim external hard drive usb 2.0 (500gb). That is all they have.

which windows is better the one you like the most.

everyone has a version that they like the most.

Hi,

   The OS version choice is always your, however you can go to the below link and learn more:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7

Upgradation depends on the version of Windows Xp you are using and the Windows 7 version you are trying to upgrade to. (Home, Profissional and Enterprise).
Before you upgrade your MACHINE please check the compatibility of your machine with windows7 by CLICKING on below link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1b544e90-7659-4bd9-9e51-2497c146af15&displaylang=en
Quote from: Spoiler on June 04, 2010, 01:02:03 PM

the one you like the most.
everyone has a version that they like the most.

Upgradation

Hello,

Sorry, I can't apply a specific subject to these problems. I have lumped them into one help request though because I believe that they must be all caused by the same gremlin?
The following applies to all the problems. They only happen the very first time I attempt to do certain actions on the displayed page. When I try the same again on the same page the problem does not happen and the required result is achieved. I am running Windows XP and can find no INFECTIONS on my PC. I can run AVG, Ad-Aware, Spybot and Malwarebytes one after the other and none of them find any infection.

Problem 1. If I highlight a document in a folder list and press shift/delete to delete it immediately without going through the recycle bin, that file, plus all the files below it in the list are highlighted and I am asked if I wish to delete all those files. So I click "No" and highlight the same file again and shift/delete deletes it only. If I go to a new folder, whatever, the problem will again repeat as before.

Problem 2. If I highlight some text I wish to delete and type over, when I start typing the text is not deleted and my typing COMMENCES after that text. Again, try a second time on that same page (including the same text) and the text is deleted as required. Go to a new page and the problem is repeated.

Problem 3. I might try and copy some text by highlighting it and pressing Control/C. Page starts to shimmer badly and gives the impression of scrolling continuously and very fast. Pressing "Control" a few times takes things back to normal and I can then highlight and press control/c to copy.

Problem 4. I have a spreadsheet open and wish to ENTER text into an empty cell. I click on the cell and start typing. The text is not entered in the cell, but at the end of whatever text is in the cell at the top of the page. Having deleted the surplus text from that cell I can then enter text in the required cell with no problem. As long as I stay in that document I can enter text in any cell I wish, but opening another spreadsheet means the same problem OCCURS again.

Does anyone know the answer to this?
Regards,
BarrySorry all,

I firmly believed I had fully uninstalled the programs that I considered might be causing my problem, but I just found a remnant of Sophos AntiRootKit on my PC. I got rid of that and all my problems have disappeared. Sorry once again.

BarryGlad we could help.

dear
when i press ctrl-alt-del to open the wndows task manger
it shows an error and ir doesn't open. how can i fix itAnd the error is......?your pc is infected i thinkIf the error is "The Task Manager is disabled by the Administrator", your computer may be infected, as john mentioned. In that case, download and run MalwareBytes' ANTIMALWARE from http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

This registry code may also HELP you:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/taskmanager.reg

Download the above file by right CLICKING the above link and then clicking save or save as. Then run that file by double-clicking it. Answer YES, if prompted. Then restart Windows and open the task manager once again.




no no no, have you done a virus scan? do you have anti virus? if not get one PLEASE. and i have had this happen before, and just doing a virus scan and quarantining the trojans and other viruses got rid of the problem.

Just built a new box and wanted to MOVE my SATA hard drives to the new box and keep my XP installation intact. Usually I do the repair installation through XP setup and have no problems, but was having trouble with that. I READ somewhere that initiating a XP Upgrade on the old box and continuing it on the new box should make the process easier (not true). So I initiated the upgrade and when rebooting, turned machine off and MOVED hardware over to new box. Had some issues with the new box that were unrelated but was finally able to boot. Now the problem I had was I had two entries in the boot menu when booting from my C: drive. One was Windows XP Pro and the other was Windows XP Pro Setup. When I chose the setup, to try to continue the upgrade installation, it freezes. When trying to do a repair installation (not recovery console), it does not detect my previous Windows installation.

In any case, I was able to boot into XP using the fix_hdc in UBCD4win. I should have just stopped there, but I wanted to get RID of the Windows XP Setup load identifier, so I went ahead and tried to rebuild Boot.ini. That did not remove the Windows XP setup entry, but now I can't boot into XP because I keep getting the error that HAL.dll is missing or corrupt. Tried replacing HAL.dll with the dll on the disk, but was still getting that error. Did some research and the HAL.DLL error is due to a corrupt Boot.ini. So now, I need to get back to where I was, specifically, get rid of the HAL.DLL error and boot into XP. I tried rebuilding Boot.ini so many times now, I have like 8 different load identifiers and don't know how to get rid of them. HELP

CPU Specs below

EVGA p55 SLI
Core i7 860
4GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1600
80GB SATA HD (Boot Disk)
1TB SATA HD
24x DVD\CD RW Sony Optiarc
ATI Radeon HD 4670
CoolerMaster Storm Scout Case

Thanks!To be honest, I'm having trouble following everything you did (not to mention WHY). But just boot to the Recovery Console and run the following two commands:

Fixmbr

and

FixbootRepair Install of XP

Very early on in the setup process there will be a prompt at the bottom of the screen stating "Press F6 to install additional Drivers"...insert your MBoard Driver CD and it will extract and install the neccessary SATA Drivers...
Continue on with the Setup and you should be good to go...Thanks for the response.

I tried fixmbr and fixboot and am still getting the HAL.dll error. I am using a slipstreamed XP disc that has sp3, and windows setup sees my hard drives, but it doesn't detect any current Windows installations. it takes me right to the select partition screen.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3144771.But just boot to the Recovery Console.

2.Delete the Boot.ini file.

3.Type Bootcfg/rebuild command.

4.Then enter the fix boot cmd.

5.Reboot the computer.

THIS IS THE ERROR
A internet or home net work connection PROBLEM is preventing black.
What am i doing wrong. i was going to look at a movie and the error pop up.
CAN SOME ONE PLEASE HELP PLEASE

WINDOWS XP Try rebooting your commputer and your WIRELESS router

hi does ANYONE KNOW what site could i dowload a crack VERSION of deep FREEZE. THANKS for the repliesForum Rules

Topic Closed.

I get the Bluescreen alot. About Bios , IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL and now its kernal thread terminated by mutex. I don't know what else to do. I read another thread about the same problem but it was about a laptop and now solution had been found it.

I have a Windows XP 2002 Service pack:3
Intel, Pentium 4 cpu 3.00GHz
3.oo GHZ 1.93 GB of RAM.

I put all my music and photos, DOCUMENTS & files on an external hard drive 500G so that my operating system is using only using 29.9 GB and 44.4 GB free SPACE.

I did the Bsod.txt report which is here:

==================================================
Dump File         : Mini051010-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 2010-05-10 12:41
Bug Check String  : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code    : 0x1000000a
Parameter 1       : 0x00000000
Parameter 2       : 0x0000001c
Parameter 3       : 0x00000000
Parameter 4       : 0x804e1649
Caused By Driver  : win32k.sys
Caused By Address : win32k.sys+1776
File Description  : Multi-User Win32 Driver
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5863 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.090814-1258)
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\MiniDump\Mini051010-02.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
==================================================

I've tried  research it and all types of protection. Like Advanced SystemCare (free version), Threatfire, Spybot search & destroy, AVG (my main system spyware)as well as Malywarebytes Anti-Malware. None of them know or help with the blue screen problem. Any help would most appreciated .

Thank you,
RobertHi,

If you receive this error message, follow these steps to resolve the issue:
Restart the computer and see if you receive an option to revert back to a previous operating system. Choose this option if it is displayed. If you do not receive the option to revert to a previous operating system, skip to step 3.

When your computer starts Windows 98 or Windows Me, uninstall any antivirus software and boot manager software (such as Roxio GoBack), and then "clean boot" your computer by using the information in one of the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles:
267288  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/267288/EN-US/ ) How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows Millennium Edition
192926  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/192926/EN-US/ ) How to Perform Clean-Boot Troubleshooting for Windows 98
After your computer starts in the "clean boot" environment, try to upgrade to Windows XP again. If the upgrade procedure does not work and you receive the same error message, the problem may be a hardware problem.


Remove any unnecessary hardware from the computer. Disconnect any Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices and printers, and remove the network adapter, sound card, serial adapters, and so on.
If you continue to receive this error message, you may NEED to flash the BIOS on the computer's motherboard. Refer to the manufacturer of your computer or the Web site for the motherboard for information about how to do this.Ignore the above post.

That error message typically indicates bad, corrupt or conflicting drivers. Download and install the current drivers for all of your hardware (get them from the OEM web sites, not from Microsoft Update). Also check for a bios flash.

Computer Specs:

-Windows XP SP2 2002
-AMD Athlon 64 Processor
-384 MB of RAM (it was supposed to be 512 but thats what it says)
-I have one have drive, split in two (dont know how to say it)
-Im currently using Kaspersky Antivirus

It all started because my pc started crashing with small amounts of work  , it worried me cause i dont have many files, and i havent installed a LOT of software. That's why i wanted to defrag both C: and E:, defragmented C and when i tried to do the other one a message popped up, it was someting like this:
"The disk defragmenter has detected that Chkdsk is programmed to be executed on volume E:
Run Chkdsk /f"

And so i did, when chkdsk window CAME up it asked me if i wanted to run chkdsk next time i turn on my computer, i said yes because i thought that after that i would be able to run the defragmenter  . But now everytime i start windows this thing similar to old scandisk comes up and starts looking for errors in my hard drive  . I already went to chkdsk /f and told it to stop....it wont. Keeps coming up, and the defragmenter wont defrag the unit because the same message keeps showing up  .... whats wrong?Hard drive may be failing. When chkdsk runs, does it ever finish?
Quote from: melitica on June 28, 2008, 11:19:58 AM

Computer Specs:
-384 MB of RAM (it was supposed to be 512 but thats what it says)
-I have one have drive, split in two (dont know how to say it)

Yes, it always finishes.... 

All right... i guess no one could help me....

Hard drive may be failing.

i recently updated with sp3 and now my computer wont load past the boot selection screen
ive TRIED safe mode
and starting normally
and last known good config
and even the xp disc

system specs
Windows xp sp3
amd athlon xp 2600+ 2.13 ghz
512 mb ram
128 mb ram on agp card
80gb hdd main
25 gb hdd secondary
2 dvd optical drives (new)

it began restarting itself when i would click on my name on the logon screen
and it got progressively worse from there now it wont do anything
when i try starting in safe mode it stops on a driver that is called mup.drv
and wont do anything from there
hope someone can help meYou need to run a recovery using your XP disk. the xp disc wont loadDid you try booting from the disc?

Are you SURE you got the computer to boot from the CD as its first device?Hello Un4given. Do you get any error code when you try to boot or the computer just hangs up and restarts. For some basic troubleshooting steps, you can follow the instructions provided in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article.

Advanced troubleshooting for general STARTUP problems in Windows XP

Let US know if it works or not. Good LUCK.

-- Goku

I would like to GIVE my laptop to my granddaughter but do not know how to remove everything from the laptop that is connected to my home COMPUTER without compromising either.Do you want to remove all the Programs/SOFTWARE or Data (like pictures, documents, videos, ect...)

With Programs and Software, try looking in START --> Control Panel --> Add and Remove Programs.
From there you can uninstall programs.
With all your Data, a SHIFT + Delete will do.you could do a clean install of windows if you got the original disks too..... bring the laptop back to brand new condition almost except for the battery life will still be the same and not like when you first bought it... however certain BACKGROUND processes/programs that are removed in a clean install could and may increase battery life due to less processing taking place.

During windows installation, my mouse and keyboard aren't recognised/usable. I can use my keyboard and I can see my mouses light flashing on, but as soon as the installation starts the mouse light flashes off and the keyboard can't be used.

My problem is that a popup saying that my NVIDIA gefroce 8800gts driver hasn't passed windows verification. It asks me if i want to continue yes/no, but I am unable to move my mouse to click yes.

Both the mouse and keyboard are USB and it is windows XP home edition

Any help is appreciated Hello Chris. I think you might find something useful in here.

A Bluetooth keyboard or mouse does not work when you START Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Does it apply to you or do you have some different problems? Let us know as soon as possible and we will try to guide you further. Good Luck.

-- GokuNope, that doesn't apply to me as i'm using a USB mouse/keyboard and not bluetooth. Thanks anyway Ok, then I think this one does apply to your problem as far as I know.

Keyboard and Mouse Stop Responding When You Upgrade to Windows XP

Also, try using different a Keyboard and Mouse to see if they too stop responding or not. If they do, then it is most probably a hardware conflict. Try the instructions provided in the above link and see if they help or not. Good Luck.

-- Gokuwell that is my problem... but my mouse/keyboard aren't plugged into PS/2. Just USB...

And i'm unsure as to how i would update the bio or the intellipoint... as I am halfway through the installation and i can't boot it in safe modeWell, your best bet would be to borrow a mouse and keyboard to complete the installation. This way you will at least be not left HANGING in between. Complete the installation as soon as possible with another mouse and keyboard or REVERT back to a previous installation of Windows. An operable system will be far much more easier to help with than one that is in the GREY area in the between.

After you are done with it, I will give you a link through which you can perform a BIOS upgrade. Remember, the upgrade will cost you something but will leave you with a more enriched computing experience. So decide what you want to do and state so in your next post. I will guide you from there on accordingly. Good Luck.

-- GokuI've tried with a different mouse, to no effect... How would I go about reverting to a previous installation of windows?If you are halfway through an installation, then I don't think you will be able to revert back to a previous installation for now. I am still posting the link in case you need it later.

How to uninstall Windows XP and revert to a previous operating system

So for now, the only option available to you is a BIOS upgrade. However, I am not sure if that too will work or not as they need the APPROPRIATE information from the computer and you cannot provide it in your present condition. What Operating System did the computer previously have?

-- GokuI forgot to say that it was a reinstall of windows*Well, then how did you install the previous copy? Can you try some other mouse and keyboard that does not use a USB port. Also, have you tried reinstating the installation?

-- GokuIt was that long ago that I can't remember how I installed XP before. I don't remember having the same problem though. The only type of mouse/keyboard I have access to right now is USB. What do you mean by reinstating? Quote from: chrisw91 on July 06, 2008, 12:12:27 AM

My problem is that a popup saying that my NVIDIA gefroce 8800gts driver hasn't passed windows verification. It asks me if i want to continue yes/no, but I am unable to move my mouse to click yes.

Both the mouse and keyboard are USB and it is windows XP home edition

Any help is appreciated

Is there a WAY to auto-run a floppy once you insert it? and no IM not using this for malicious purposes, i my friends computer only has a floppy drive and he wanted a  batch program so i have to put it on a floppy but is there seriously a way to autorun a floppy?  Have you TRIED Googling your request?  It really depends on the operating system...

Floppy Auto-RunThanks SAVIOUR. My FLOPPIES are autorun capable now!

i am running {windows 98SE} What is the best & safest way of moving or placing from precent  lower TASKBAR placement up to the vertical right or left sides on my PC screen?  the  only way now is to have an unusual exceptionial  PC error & then after reboot  the PC Windows program postions the taskbar EITHER to the  bottom or to the  vertical left side! I prefer the sides for it gives myself a OVERALL larger screen !All you need to do is right click the taskbar and uncheck "Lock the taskbar".
Then you can move and resize it any way you want.
When you're HAPPY with its placement, you can lock it again if you like.
Hope this helps.

i have recently bought a toshiba satellite pro m40 laptop it is full of virusses and says it has a spyware infection i want to erase every thing on the computer and dont need to keep any data what is the easist way to do this i dont have any discs with the computer and it run with windows xp home edition i do have a product key. can anyone help. There are three ways to handle this PARTICULAR problem.

• You can wait for a Malware Specialist to help you remove the infections on the computer.
• You can inspect your computer to see if the manufacturer provided a recovery partition to RESTORE your computer to its FACTORY settings.  You can use this partition to reformat your drive and put everything BACK...as if it was just purchased.
• You can contact the manufacturer and purchase system recovery software at a very reasonable price to restore your computer to its factory settings.

just got used gateway laptop and do not have the password what can i doWhere did you get it from?
You didnt mention the POLICY, hmmmm any passwords are not lieable to be told how to be bypassed cause we can not assume you are the owner.  So you have to ask the orginal owner.Perhaps you could just *censored* out, squall, please?
You can try to go into safe mode and click on the administrator NAME.  It usually won't have a password, but there are circumstances that there are.  You could also call the previous owner and ask.  OR you could reinstall the operating system and make your own password.paudashlake,

1. It's the power on password that is missing.

2. We don't give password cracking help here.
thank yu for yur help i got it frm my sis but they said there was no passwrd thank you fr your help Ask your sister for the password... Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 05, 2008, 11:40:00 AM

Ask your sister for the password...

Hi guys, I haven't been here for a while because you fixed me up so well last time; thanks again. I have a Presario SR1911x, Athilon 64 proc.64, 512 mem. 200gb. After installing avg 8 I started having apps. that wouldn't, had to uninstall and reinstall IE7, lost 3 drivers. One was my dvd driver and I had a few files and pics that weren't backed up. I was able to move all my personal files to a flash drive so all is not lost. I am trying to stay away from the recovery console. I am unable to make a recovery disc because of no driver. My question is- is there a way to use a flash drive instead of a dvd to make an install disc. If not I will have to order one from HP, or use the console. Any information will be greatly appreciated. After I uninstalled avg8 none of my spyware WORKED, tray app is spotty. I had run spyware and VIRUS full scans just before installing avg8 and was all clear. I can still get on line so there is no big hurry. I would suggest that everyone have a backup browser for times like these. I like FlashPeak Slim Browser. Thanks guys.yes it is possible.

see this link for full details.
http://www.bootdisk.com/pendrive.htmWindows XP doesn't NEED any special driver for DVD drive.
I'm not sure from your post, what is actually NOT working on your COMPUTER?Hey Broni, it started out with no sound; no device driver. I have all the drivers downloaded in a file from the last sound problem I had caused by a windows update. I have tried to install the drivers several times including safe MODE and all I can get is installation failed, access denied, code 28, code32. I thought these drivers in the file might have been corrupted so I redownloaded drivers from HP and got the same results. I contacted HP and was told to use to use system recovery. My pc will not acknowledge that there is a disk in the drive so I can't make a recovery disk. I was able to save my personal files to a flash drive. Missing drivers are Realtek hd audio, TSSTCorp CD/DVD Ts H552L, Audio device on HD audio bus. Thank you for your time.    Quote

I contacted HP and was told to use to use system recovery.

I was changeing the CD/DVD Drives an the pc booted up like it should then I TRIED to start it once the drives where changed cause they where my fathers.  I got an error when it tried to load the os.  invalid boot.ini file booting from c:/winnt/ then it goes to the next screen where the 2k load bar appears an says windows 2000 could not start because the following file is missing or corrupet:  /winnt/system32/config/SYSTEMced start up options for windows 200 press F8.  You attpemt to repair this file by starting windows 2000 setup using the orginal setup disk.  select 'R' at the first screen to start repair.  I used a xp cd an selected repair but no changes.Perhaps a fresh install is your only option.Never, that is out of the question but if I have too.  I have data on here an lots of installed programs.  It makes it hard cause the only connection I have is dial up here. Quote from: squall_01 on July 03, 2008, 11:29:14 AM

windows 2000 could not start [...] I used a xp cd an selected repair

?  You mean its not?  I thought xp was just a more gui interfacement of 2k.

I plan on taking the exam.

I didnt even know they changed it.

Hello,
After updating Roadrunner Virus Protection, windows xp will not load in any modes, just KEEPS going back to the load windows screen. Any ideas will be appreciated.
Greg.Try booting into safe mode by tapping F8 repeatedly as the machine is first starting up and before you see the Windows splash screen...
Select option #1 safe mode.
Go to Add/Remove programs in Control PANEL and un-install the Road Runner virus package.
Re-boot.I can get to the boot screen and choose any boot mode, but after the windows logo shows and it acts like it's booting up, it suddenly goes back to the boot option screen. I have tried at least 20 times and it never boots up. Thanks.You can try to RECOVER your registry, you need to have your XP disk though.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545At some point, everyone needs Windows CD.what do you do if the computer wont even boot from the xp disc Quote

what do you do if the computer wont even boot from the xp disc

I got a new to me computer, that had all previous information erased.  Now I am trying to start up the computer but all that comes up is the dell screen with the push f2 to start f12 to reboot.  I was told that windows was still on the computer, So how do I get to the desktop?  Is there a MAGIC button I push?What happens when you press f2 or f12?Can you give us a LITTLE more information about your computer please?

What information should I add when submitting a question?if (all previous info erased) i am guessing he use 3rd party software to write over a HDD partition multiple times which could very EASILY been the same partition windows was on.

too many programmes
I'm GETTING message in Start/All programs that there are too many to display. I have changed to small ICONS but cannot SEE some of my installed programs in the menu. Is there any way I can view an extended version of the menu please?

Scroll down ? ?Right Click the Start Button and go to Properties.
Click Customize
Click the Advanced Tab
Uncheck 'Scroll Programs'
Press OKIs the "Show Updates" box checked ? If it is, uncheck it. There's no NEED to see all the updates unless you're specifically looking for something there.Many thanks for these replies. Scrolling works a TREAT!Congrats.

I bought a friends computer a few days ago. It has WinXP on it. The problem was that he had so much crap on it that I did not want, and also when he was online sometimes it would just kick him off. I DECIDED to re-install WinXP ONTO the computer. After installation, at the screen to put your name and password in so you can use your comp. it had his name and I DONT know his password. I thought that re-installing WinXP would wipe everything about him and just give me a fresh new WinXP to put my things on. I guess the question is how do wipe my computer and put my WinXP back on thier so that I am the owner and not him, and or how to bypass his password and how to make me the admin. and take him off?Can't you ask your friend for the password?Boot to Windows CD. Remove all partitions, format, and THEN install Windows.
Manual: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.htmlThis must be "missing password" Month...

  Quote from: patio on July 04, 2008, 08:42:33 AM

This must be "missing password" Month...

 

When is it not?

I have a SPREADSHEET I am working on.
1 column has 16,789 names. 2ND 2,000. With almost 17,000 names I cant do it manually
I need to cross reference the names that are in column 1 with the names in column 2.

So I need to line up the duplicate names between the two colums

Ex. The list looks like this
Column 1 \ Column 2

jane Doe \ Richard Doe
Marcus doe \ Mark Doe
Shane doe \ Jane Doe
John doe \ Patricia Doe
Mary Doe \ Marcus Doe
Patricia Doe \ Eric Doe



I need it to look this this

Column 1 \ Column 2

Jane Doe \ Jane Doe
Marcus Doe \ Marcus Doe
Patricia Doe \ Patricia Doe
Mary Doe \ Richard Doe
Shane Doe \ Eric Doe
John Doe \ Mark Doe


HELP!
  Has it really got all those people called Doe?
Please confirm this POINT.  Do you want to re-arrange the values in column 2 to that the 2,000 names in it are moved to the cell to the right of the corresponding cell in column 1?  In other words, column 2 would have blank rows between most names, while column 1 has no blank rows between names, right?

Does your version of OFFICE have Access, the database?  If so, I believe it would work better for what you're trying to do. Hi soybean,

As I understand you want to verify if the names in column is same as in another.

If you are using Microsoft Office, then follow the below procedure:
=IF(A2=B2,"Yes","No")

If you are using OPEN Office 3.2 then follow the below procedure:
=IF(A3=B3;"Yes";"No")
You can customize it according to your need and comfort.
This will display you "Yes" if the names are same and "No" if the names are different.

Hope this helps you.

usually when my computer goes into standby, the monitor goes black, the system and CPU FANS turn off and the power button flashes. it goes back to normal with a mouse click. normal stuff.

but for the last few days when my computer goes into standby, the monitor goes black and what not, but the fans are still going and i can hear the CPU RUNNING. the power button turns off completely along with the monitor....the monitor/power button turns back on when i click the mouse.

i tried fooling around with the Display properties>power option properties...as of right now the options are set to:

Power Schemes: Home/Office Desk
Turn off monitor: After 20 mins
Turn off Hard Disks: Never
System Stand by: After 20 mins

i do not have hibernation enabled.


so did i somehow turn a setting on/off somewhere?

Have you checked all th epower settings in the BIOS > >i checked the power settings, its been a few days and still nothing.I wonder if a BIOS update might help 

Alan <><  If it's a laptop the fans may be running until the machine is cooled off.
Or you may have a background program running such as an Anti virus scan...Hi I had exactly the same problem, the Monitor wouldn't wake up and it was driving me nuts!

A 'Computer Expert' told me I needed to buy my a new monitor and or a new video card but I fortunately kept the first monitor that I ever bought and also had a spare video card from an old computer.

It still didn't make any difference as the monitor dropped back to standby every time and I couldn't even get into the bios.

It got to the stage when I was thinking there may be a fault on the Motherboard as I had left the computer plugged in during a lightning strike and contemplated buying a WHOLE new system.

I thought I had tried every trick in the book and almost gave up hope but having checked every connection on every thing plugged in and swapped different pieces of hardware I suddenly found the solution.

A faulty plug on my keyboard extension!!!!!!

As SOON as I plugged the keyboard back in without the extension WIRE, everything just worked perfectly after that.

Also before all this happened I noticed that the colours on my monitor had a blue tinge but after sorting the keyboard out this annoying problem went away.

Hope this helps

The problem seems to have started after loading sp3
 HP Pavilion zd8000 Pentium 4 3.2 G Htz. Windows xp pro was sp2 now sp3
  80 G HARDDRIVE 40G free
Typical error :-     Runtime error
                           Do you wish to debug
                           Line : 7 ( and other various numbers )
                           Error : in loading DLL
Clicking the "yes" key 2 or3 times clears the box, sometimes desktop icons GO to white and gradually come on to colour again, this also happens sometimes when closing a folder.

When restarting desktop goes to 640x480 (or similar) before going to my selected Resolution 1280x768

AVG 8 free running updated daily. windows firewall on, automatic update on When exactly does runtime error pop up? Whiloe using specific program?
As for video problem....did you try to reinstall video drivers?Occurs on different programs, some Video eg wmv, mpg etc. Also eg Photoshop elements 5
Yes i have tried a NEW driver in the radeon x600 from Driver Detective, but the whole system seemed unstable, all sorts of wierd blue screen stuff and a memory dump so I ran the original HP driver recovery disc again.

Also had a previous Blue Screen:-
   KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR

I think this and a few more came even before loading sp3

can't seem to get the smileys to work, but sad is the moodcan you rememberany of the blue screen messages, and if you see any more, try and write them downGo Start>Run, type in:
sfc /scannow
Click OK.
Have Windows XP CD handy.You guys are great The scannow fixed The runtime errors, many thanks.
But a problem which may have been related>>>   When formatting a cd for InCd the blue screen again :-    Technical info  ATIPTAXX corrupt file   C:\ $Secure corrupt
oxoooooo77 (oxoooooooE, oxoooooooo, oxo2A5Dooo)
Beginning dump of physical memory
Dumping to Disc  :  Numbers counting from 1 upwards to  about 70
Then shut down.  Since then I have restored most things but there is no CD/DVD drive
showing in My Computer and cannot read any cd/dvd rom at all, even in the BIOS its not there

perhaps the drive is past it's use by date I'm glad, ithelped

The drive may be dead. You may try it in another computer.

Give this a shot:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
or...
2. http://aumha.org/downloads/cdgone.zip
or...
3. Go to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll see two items:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstal. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.Terrific CD/DVD drive back again
But woe is me, there seems to be a software problem, caused by the Microsoft updates. Office 2002 is only partly working, Word &AMP; Power Point, the others have a blank icon.
Can't uninstall or reinstall, "Windows installer patch package could not be opened" I have installed windowsInstaller KB893803-V2-x86.exe , no joy You tried uninstalling with the Office CD, right

Alan <><  Yes I had tried to install Office using the CD, however I must have been clicking on the wrong file.
I have found the file to click on now in the CD contents:  STD.MSI and it installed, it now seems to work ok

Thanks again ............. it's great to have the help you provide, hope this has helped others too.

Do I now close this thread? Quote

Do I now close this thread?

Hi

I'm getting a blue screen code 0x0000007F (0x00000008, BAB38D70, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)

I took it back to the shop and they said that my HARDWARE was fine and I should reinstall windows.  Before I went down that route I just wondered if anyone had any ideas.

Thanks

DaveCheck this link out:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/137539/en-us

My guess is WOULD be bad RAM.  How did they check all your hardware?  It you have 2 memory modules I would try them one at a time and see if you still have the problem.
You can run memtest to check your memory.
http://www.memtest86.com/

You might also try a system restore.  When you boot your computer tap F5 while it's booting, then go into safe mode.  I box will pop up when safe mode loads up asking if you want to restore, do that, and SELECT a date back when you didn't have this problem. Quote

When you boot your computer tap F5 while it's booting,

I am not pc savvy so i am not sure if i am being paranoid or not. After many attempts to re install the OS I finally realized that i have to delete the partition. I did this. I also packed my pc with 4 gigs and it showed I had 3.25 gigs . Before the re install I had twice as many programs on my pc and more dish space. Now after the reformating I have less programs and have used more disk space. Is there any reason why this is happening? Sorry if I cant explain myself to well but i dont have the computer terminology that all of u here have. Here is a PIC of my space..there seems to be more blue space used then before i reformated

[recovering disk space -- ATTACHMENT deleted by admin]you put 4gbs of ram in? you need to use a 64bit os for it to all show up Quote from: Echo on July 04, 2008, 10:01:48 AM

I also packed my pc with 4 gigs and it showed I had 3.25 gigs .

Before the re install I had twice as many programs on my pc and more dish space. Now after the reformating I have less programs and have used more disk space. Is there any reason why this is happening? Sorry if I cant explain myself to well but i dont have the computer terminology that all of u here have. Here is a pic of my space..there seems to be more blue space used then before i reformated

i just got 1 with no letters at all there were none just a blue screen it said nothing i was playing a game from gametap called 1nsane or something LIKE that and i was doing bad and was almost in last place(its a raceing game) and so CLICKED to STOP the race or CLOSE the whole game i dont know because it said abandon game so i clicked it and i got a blue screen and i waited a minute or TWO to see if it was going to say something but it didnt! it kept looping a bit of the game music till i pressed the power button in bout 1/2 way then it stoped but the computer stayed on so i turned it off all the way why wernt there any letters

We had quite a discussion about PS/2 and USB ports.  I am thinking KEYBOARD and TALKING printer.  It never clicked until today when I was working on a computer.  You were right and I was wrong.  What is really bad is I knew better but the LITTLE pea just would not fall into the right hole.  Sorry I was such a dunce. lol i hate when that happenes

First of all my keyboard is FINE. I'm using it now on another computer.
However when I plug it into my Gateway computer the keyboard will
not stay on and I get a message on the monitor to check cables and such
by pressing certain keys but I can't because the keyboard won't work with
the Gateway computer,Please help.Do I need a professional?-Thank you!Update your keyboard drivers i would think; type in the name of your keyboard into google SEE if drivers are available. PS/2, or USB?
Try another keyboard.Have you ever unplugged or plugged in your keyboard while your computer was turned on?Let's hope not but i think this MAY be the case...

I am running XP Home Edition.  When I (and any other user account) tries to log in I get logged off and sent back to the Welcome screen.  I have tried starting in Safe Mode - same thing HAPPENS.  I did run Spybot this morning - found a couple of things and fixed them.  The problem happened after running Spybot.  What can I do to fix this?  I need to get this fixed ASAP as I am TAKING some on-line classes.

Thanks!Can you try a Repair INSTALL with your Windows CD?What happens if I can't remember the administrator PASSWORD?You don't need the admin password to perform a Repair Install.

Boot off the CD and follow the instructions....unless this isn't your computer  Here is what I am doing:  During start up I hit F12, get to the menu and choose boot from cd-rom.  The next screen that comes up I choose Repair and Recovery OPTION.  When the next screen comes up it asks me "Which Windows installation would you like to log onto?"  I choose C:\ Windows.  It then asks for the Admin Password. 

Is there another way to get to the Recovery Console?

Thanks!You don't want the recovery console, choose Setup Windows XP

I found this:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

As Carbon said. DO NOT use Recovery Console. Use his link.

I have this computer I'm helping someone fix.  They said they were cleaning out the tower and knocked the fan off and it damaged the cpu.  One of the pins came off.  So they replace the cpu, now it won't boot up.

Here's what I NOTICED.  I'm trying to do a repair install booting from an XP SP2 disk, this is what is installed on the system.  It will boot from the CD, and setup will start loading.  But right before it gets to the setup screen where you select recovery console or install windows, it will reboot.  Then when it reboots it get frozen at the post screen.

If I TRY to boot windows normally, it will get to the screen where it says "start windows normally" or "safe more", etc.  No matter which option I choose it will instantly reboot, and freeze at the post screen.

I took out the hard drive and scanned for viruses, it found a couple but no big deal.  Still no luck.  I'm thinking possibly a bad motherboard, but I'm not sure.

Windows xp sp2
AMD Athlon 64 3800+
1 GB RAM
80 GB IDE HD
Foxconn 761GXK8MB-RS Socket 939 motherboardHave you checked the processor if it seats well in the socket? Have you also apply thermal compound onto it?Yes, I've reseated it and tried another 939 cpu that I have and reapplied thermal compound.Is your RAM composed of 2x512Mb? If it is, try connecting only one RAM and see if that will helps..Try it on both RAMśBorrow a known good PSU of the same or greater wattage and swap it in there.

Ok I tried a new power supply and have the same thing.

I put a new ram module in there and I don't have the freezing up anymore.  I can reboot now several times without turning it off.  But it still won't boot, it's in a reboot loop. I'm trying to load the recovery console, I get to where I press "r" for recovery console, but it won't get to the next screen where I press F8.  It will reboot at that point every time.  It looks to me like it's checking the hard drive.  I'm going to go now and run chkdsk on the HD.  Any other ideas?Try to replace HD cables with new ones..Tried a new IDE cable, no luck.  Ran chkdsk on the drive, it didn't find any errors but it found some free space that was allocated as used space and corrected that.  But still no luck.

On setup after you hit "r" for recovery it freezes where it says "Examining 76317 MB Disk 0 at Id 0 on bus 0 on atapi..."Try to hook your HD to a friend's computer. Setting it as a slave (so that it wouldn't treat it as a boot disk). Then run chkdsk /r on your HD.

Good Luck and keep us posted! DLoad and run the manuf. diagnostics on that drive...they are more extensive than chkdsk.I ran the western digital dft and the quick test and FULL test found no errors.

I have a new hard drive I tried to see if I could have anymore luck.  I put it in and started setup, it would let me go the the F8 key to agree, go to the next screen then freeze.

I think I'm running out of options.  Possible a bad motherboard? Quote from: JoeMama on July 01, 2008, 10:25:27 AM

They said they were cleaning out the tower and knocked the fan off and it damaged the cpu.  One of the pins came off.  So they replace the cpu, now it won't BO.........