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I have a logitek cordless OPTICAL mouse, periodically my mouse would start skippng, then work again for a bit,, been goin on about a week. At first it just seemed to happen while playing games but it seems to do it at other times as well. SOOOO I changed my moust to a microsoft optical--but with a cord and it worked better but now, the screen will only refresh while I am movin my mouse. any thoughts? running xp homeA COMMON issue with wireless mice... How far is your mouse from the adapter, or where you get signal from? It should be about 6 inches away, and should have a clear view of the mouse...

[glb]Flame[/glb]No changed mice to one with a cord,, in my games the screen only updates while moving my mouse now. my new mouse works fine on another computer. Updated my graphics drivers when this first strarted as well.Have you scanned for viruses and Spyware? Also, you SHOULD only have one mouse installed becuase of possible driver conflict...

[glb]Flame[/glb]have done full virus scan and spyware scan,, doesnt help,,also doesnt SEEM to be tied to the mouse. To get my screen to update I need to either use my mouse)R keyboard,, If neither are moved it just freezes, gona reload one of my games and see if that helps at all.Have you UNINSTALLED the previous mouse drivers should there be any?k narrowing it down,, doesnt seem to be a mouse problem,, looks like there is a problem with my direct x,, when I run the direct x diagonotics,, and test direct 3d the spinning box only moves when I move my mouse or hit keys on the keypad,,  as long as I am not doing anything with graphics my computer seems to be fine.Have you tried updating your graphics card drivers? Also, what version of Direct X are you using?

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I downloaded a screensaver/ wallpaper ONTO my computer.  I have since deleted the screensaver from my computer.  However, when I turn on my computer before the Windows Log in the computer shows an image of the wallpaper/screensaver that I deleted and when I log off of the computer another image from the screensaver package shows.  I WANT to get RID of the images so that they don't appear during log in and logging of Windows.

Can anyone help me?Was this downloaded as a program.......there maybe folders STILL there>>>>.search for them........and search for the files.......chose search c:\ DRIVE....

Good Morning Gurus,
I have a new system that has a usb 2.0 floppy drive. I can BOOT to this drive if I SELECT it through the BIOS. Yet when I boot to CD to load Windows XP and press F6 to load the drive controller for a SATA drive, it is not recognized as the "A" drive.
Can some ONE please give some HELPFUL advice.How many drives have you got.......the floppy drive is always ....unless you have two of them >

Hi

1. I went to use the calculator in my Xp home and there it was...GONE!
I have SEARCHED for it using the "search" on the start button with no results.

2. When I do re-located it, I would like to have it replace the "end" key that I never use.  Any ideas ?

Thanks
Kellee
The calculator should be under
1. Start
2. Programs
3. Accesoires.

If it is missing, you may wish to look under X:\Windows\System32 for Calc.exe.

Where X is the LETTER of the drive Windows XP is installed on.

I do not believe it is possible to replace the function of the End key. Many word processing programs use it to go the end of the line the cursor currently resides in.  

You can also access the calculator by doing the following:

1. Start
2. Run
3. Calc.exeControl panel......add/remove /programs icon  now clicl window setup tab......and now click accessories.....in the list should be your calculator......enable it by TICKING the accessories box.......is there any thing missing from your o/s....!I retreived it. Thanks,

My old keyboard had a Calculator shortcut key on it. I would like to make my new keyboard do the same thing. Is this possible?

Kelleemake it a desktop  short cut.........right click on the calculator ICONI did that... I would like to replace a key with the calculator shortcut.The calculator shortcut on your previous keyboard was designed for that particular piece of hardware. Hence the drivers you may have needed to install.


women i love 'em>>>>>.http://malektips.com/xp_calculator_0003.htmlYou can assign any key to any program? That is quite useful.Alt+C looks like a good combination!

But here is a much better Calculator and also a Unit Converter.

CALCULATOR CALC '98

CONVERTOR UNIT CONVERTOR (Gb/Mb/Byte, etc.)"Alt+C looks like a good combination!"

Nope! Can't do that. You need to press the Ctrl+Alt+C keys to get it to appear in the window and then click Apply.

I already have the converter

Thanks for the links

KelleeMy pleasure.

So now if you use the constant 1.073741824 you can easily work out the drive sizes you have.

E.G. 10 Gb (Decimal) = 10 ÷ 1.073741824 = 9.3132257462 Gb (9.31 Gb Binary.)

okay i dont have to much time so i didnt have time to look over the furoms if there was a post but could SOMONE please help me out. i got a computer it has an asus motherboard 256mb ram goin up to 512 and an 80gb HD i woul like to install an OS on to it but i cant. currenty it ran on a W2K-PRO but! it got a virus and it deleted a file from system 32 and so it wont START up. i would like to install a new OS but it wont let me this is what i do.

put cd in -> reboot and wait for it to load ->it comes to a black screen(like it did with another computer i installed this CD) -. its a multiboot disk and it has the 4 bootable progrmas listed but i dont know how to select them i type run but nothing happens ?    =S


could some one please help that would be appreciated!
SORRY if im reposting.

marek1177What type of OS CD is this ? ?

More details...i have two one is windows 2000 which worked before on a DIFFRENT computer and the other one is XP which i just got


DLoad a WinME bootdisk with CDROM support from bootdisk.com and follow the instructions on making the floppy.
When finished put it in the machine, power down and re-boot.
Have the Win2K CD in as well.
At the A: prompt type D: and hit Enter.
At the D: prompt type setup and hit Enter.

Setup should now start.

This should work with either OS CD as long as they are not copies...but my main computer doesnt have a floppy drive[smiley=embarassed.gif]OK

Will neither of these OS CD's boot ? ?
They should both be bootable as i said unless they are copies.
You might have to go into the BIOS and set the CDRom as first boot device...they are copies and i did change it first but since te original OS doesnt work could that be part of the problem?
umm when i put in the windows  2000 then it will boot up but i dont kno how to select it i will post IMg in a secim workin on a pictiure but i poped in XP disc and it said press any button to boot from cd and i did and now my screen is black is this good do i have to wait for it to load?ok well thnx for your help. but i got the original 2000 working and i popped in the xp pro disc and im loading it up now so thanks for your help

I password protected a folder using Folder Locker by softpen.  Then I opened folder locker again and tried to find the LOCKED folder--- now the program is saying it can't find a locked folder.  How would I recover my files LOST to this program?You are using the Unlock Folder option, right?

Click on Unlock Folder and then click on Agree.  At the next WINDOW, click on Search and have it search in C:\ (don't get more specific than that).  It should GIVE you a list of different folders.  The results will look like:

C:\yourfolder.__sbx

Select the folder you want, ENTER your password (if you originally encrypted it with one), and click on UnProtect.  That should hopefully fix your problem.

i NEED help on using remote desktop please ive TRIED bbut i can't seem to do it right i alwsys get a ANNOYING error message. n E ways i need to connect to my labtop to work from my desktop computer at home my labtop is on a server at work if that helps but if anyone out there is good at it i will really appreciate it i can do alot of work to catch up at home b4 heading to work.

thanks! Dutty Smoothy..... Have a read, this may assist you.

http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_connect_to_my_home_computer_from_work.html

dl65

Now I have no VOLUME controls.  I have no sound and checked my sound files, all windows sounds are showing they are there but I have not sound and no icon in the toolbar. 

Debbiewhat OS do you have?? are you sound DRIVERS ok?
what changes have you made to the system before this??I have Windows XP.  The only changes I've made was adding SCREENSAVERS. But the sound was working then.  Just the past two days the sound hasn't worked and the icon is gone.ok how are you sound drivers?? check device manager and tell me if they are any YELLOW ? or red x's anywhere


to get to decive manager right click my computer properties hardwareOK I'm in hardware now here do I gohuh???

Quote from: unlovedwarrior on April 29, 2007, 10:46:20 PM

ok how are you sound drivers?? check device manager and tell me if they are any yellow ? or red x's anywhere


to get to decive manager right click my computer properties hardware

and it just keeps showing up no matter how much i close PLZ helpLet me WAVE my magic wand....there...

Does it work now???

Please post as much information as you can about your problem:

1)  Your SYSTEM specs
2)  When the problem started
3)  Any recent hardware or software changes

The more information you can give us, the better equipped we are to help you with your problem.Can you BOOT in safemode? tapping F8 at bootup.

While in safemode.

To access the System Restore Wizard, click Start, and then click Help and SUPPORT. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Using System Restore to undo changes, and then click Run the System Restore Wizard.Well the wand didn't work... Quote

Well the wand didn't work...

Well the wand didn't work...

hello EVERYONE,
I am using XP SP2 and would like to know if there is  a way to add a KEYBOARD shortcut so it helps me to create a new folder EASILY without the need of the mouse..is it possible to be done through registry?

thx

Thanks for your input everyone :d

i finally managed to get AVG to work.. I discovered yesterday that the .exe's arent actually being deleted, just relocated and renamed. I ran AVG and several trojans were found in DLL's in the computer and they were eradicated. Now only time will tell if it stops.

...jcarr

Can we download or have copy or RIP music from the radio station we play through Windows media player?I don't know if we're allowed to talk about this stuff here, i might know how but i'm gonna HOLD my post....its illegal to do that and i dont think any1 would awnser ur question...
but there is always a waySo there you go, can't answer your question sorry. Try other forums across the web.thanks anyway.

Basically we cant do that I learn.

Thanks again.thanks anyway.

Basically we cant do that I learn.

Thanks again.When you hear a song you like, write it down and look for the artist's official SITE (or MySpace PROFILE).  You could even try Hype Machine.  Most of their music downloads are legal.is that free?

thanks

Hello,
I am having problems getting into safe mode in xp, I push f8  when booting and it goes into the menu where I SELECT safe mode but then the monitor says "out of range", nothing happens and I have to turn the COMPUTER off. Does anyone know why this happens and how I can fix it?Is this a new monitor?If so will it work with the old monitor?

It appears your graphics card/or on board graphics can't
handle the monitor.

What monitor are you using? What graphics card are you using?Does this happen when going into normal mode? (If you can't get into normal mode... then you really must give more information)

I think there is the OPTION to START using default VGA display in the bootup menu.The "out of range " message can apply to either the monitor or graphics card. Either the display resolution or the refresh rate or both is set to HIGH.

Hi!
    I'm looking for some help. A few DAYS ago, I worked on a friends computer. She was having trouble with varius viruses/malware. So, I did all the normal stuff. (Anti-virus, ad aware, spybot...) It seemed as though I had everything fixed. So, I burned a CD off her computer.
    Well, her computer copied *SOMETHING* extra onto the CD. (I believe this was done through "autoplay.exe") I took the CD home, and used it on my personal computer. After that, my computer started to act strangely. Doing much of what my friend's computer was doing. (see below for more details on that)
    So again, I tried all the normal things. (Using a seperate comp to access the internet safely, and DL all the newest SOFTWARE updates) To no avail. Thus, I have come here for help.

Symptoms:
1) Hosts file has been re-written to direct all traffic to 64.233.167.104; I can change the file, but it just changes back after a few minutes.

2) Just after booting into Windows, the startup files are altered. (My security programs alert me) It gives up after an hour, but will periodically try to add files to startup. I didn't write the names of the files down but something like: formatsys, serbw, & itwol.

3) Whenever I insert a CD into my CD writer drive, my comp caches "autoplay.exe" & "autoplay.inf" and informs me that I have files 'waiting to be written to disk'. I suspect this contains the virus/worm/whatever it is. As a result, my file browser keeps crashing.

4) Msmessenger was[/b] deactivated. However, this 'virus' has caused it to come back. Furthermore, while it runs, I cannot bring up task manager. (It closes as soon as it is opened) Luckily, I have WinPatrol which allowed me to circumvent this issue.

5) I tried "safe mode". It does nothing but crash the comp. I can't do ANYTHING in "safe mode" without it crashing.

System info:
HP Desktop
Windows XP Home SP1 (haven't been online with this comp in a while)
512 MB RAM
2500 Athalon (2.08 GHZ)

-Dudeman  :-?

P.S.  I can PROVIDE more info if needed!Well,
  I did some net-searching, and discovered that I do in fact have a virus/worm. The symptoms match, and I have a fix now. If anyone else has the problems listed above they can probably fix it with...

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FixSflog.exe

  I'll update if this doesn't work...

-DudemanBest of luck.  Just in case, when you're done, you might want to post a HijackThis log over on the viruses board for everyone to TAKE a quick look at.

im am tryin to reformat my computer using an XP Professional CD.  I boot up my computer with the XP cd inside. Everything goes as normal as it boots inton the Windows Setup Screen.  it starts loading all the neccessary files so that it can start the windows setup but then it gets stuck at the "Setup is Starting window" line and it never goes in to the OPTION where I can press Enter to enter setup then press F8 that i understands TOS.  I repeat this process many times and it freezing at the same screen.  Rarely if i get lucky it goes to the Press Enter screen to continue setup  but pressin enter wont do any good as in it freezes at that point.   I have tried to see if this was a CD problem or a hard drive problem by takin my hard drive and the XP CD to my friends house and tried to reformat my computer there.  Everything went smoothly as a normal reformat.   So i took the hard drive home hoping that just by stickin it in to my computer it will load up the OS.  now im getting the error message Missing NTDLR press CTR+ ALT+ DEL to restart.  then i tried to reformat my computer again and the same problem arises as it freezes at the "Setup is Starting Window" line.  Any help would be appecriated.. Im concluding that something is wrong with my BIOs but i need some advice. thanks ALOT!I think your Cd drive is having trouble reading your
Cd but, your friends can read the CD.

Do you have another Install disk you can try?make sure  all the usb external drives (if any) etc are removed and try again.  Or Buy another hard drive  they are cheap now Quote from: Gambit00 on April 12, 2007, 04:22:14 PM

Im concluding that something is wrong with my BIOs but i need some advice. thanks alot!

In my schedule task manager I notice quite a few of these (At) programs LISTED and I don't seem to be able to control them. I did a search and from what I see they must be a virus of some kind. Let me know what you need to check this out
Sorry about my lapse of memory I forgot to put in my system
Dell Inspiron E1705 with WINDOWS Media Center version 5.1.2600 service pack 3 ram 2g hard drive 60g Sigma Tel sound card AVG virus protecter, Spybot Search and Destroy
THANK you
RalphIf you believe your system is infected please read this and post your RESULTS here..

Good luck

Are you on a dialup modem ? ? Quote from: Ralph12 on February 10, 2009, 08:20:41 AM

In my schedule task manager I notice quite a few of these (At) programs listed and I don't seem to be able to control them.

Hi, I have a Acer Aspire m1640 with VISTA pre-installed , i want to INSTALL xp instead but cannot find xp drivers for the m/board or identify it, ACER does not know what m/board it is and there is no numbers on it, any ideas out there, ta,   swampyIf Acer's site was no help try DLoading Everest Home and running a report...
Save the report as a text file and post the Computer Summary portion here...This has been years ago that I did this but I purchased a new computer with Windows ME which was a disaster. I hated it so much and LIKE you, couldn't find drivers for all the hardware in the system. So, what I did was, format and install Windows 98SE from my installation cd's and let it pick the drivers, etc. for all the hardware and it did. I thought, what did I have to lose and fortunately, everything worked. They may not have been the drivers the manufacturers would have suggested but they worked and with no problems. So, as a suggestion, what do you have to lose? You can always put it back like it was when you purchased it if this doesn't work. But, first make a backup of all important data you want to keep first. There may be some that won't AGREE but it's just a suggestion. HTHWindows 98SE and ME used the drivers.

XP and Vista use completely different driver models.

But as you say the system recovery option is available- perhaps they are simply deciding wether they should waste an afternoon installing an OS when it isn't worth the trouble?Have you tired going into Device Manager and seeing if that tells you the exact model and make of each component and then see if you can go to each manufacturers website to see if there are drivers available, its long winded but it might work if the Acer site doesn't. Quote from: BC_Programmer on February 19, 2009, 05:36:18 AM

But as you say the system recovery option is available-

I GO to my computer and click Map NETWORK DRIVE but they say you must CONNECT to the server. How?

I am using WINDOWS XP ,  please help any drive and folder lock option with their commandsSorry, but can you make your question a bit CLEARER?I think he means like lock C:\ from being used...

There's ONE way, Go to C:\, Left hand column, click Hide the contents of this Drive.

That's a WIMPY way, but, heck, it works.

Hi.
I need some more information on changing drive letters using Partition Magic.
I originally installed WinXP on drive H. Now I am able to use the drive letter C. When I try to change the drive letter I get this message:
This partition CONTAINS the windows directory. If you change the drive letter, your system may not boot. Continue with the drive letter change?
My question: Will the boot disks made with Partion Magic help me boot into C, after I change the drive letter?
THANK you for any and all help.
I have not found any answers on any other forum I've been to.

My computer:
Pentium 4 CPU 1.6GHz
1.50 GB of RAM
Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002 Service Pack 3
Partition Magic 8
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Will the boot disks made with Partion Magic help me boot into C, after I change the drive letter?

I am running a roaming profile environment but am having issues with just 1 profile.  With this profile it will keep the default printer on the FAX option rather than staying on the proper printer.  So I thought maybe it was just a BAD profile ( Profile has been in use since October) and deleted it and let the user LOG back in and CREATE a new one.  Set the settings and the user logged off and we CHECKED it again when the user logged back in and the printer was still wrong.  What would cause it not to stay?Did you try to reinstall printer's software?I have deleted the profile from the SERVER so it would have to reinstall the drivers when it rebuilds the profile.  Wouldnt it?  No.Sorry for the extended delay.  I have tried removing the profile from the server.  I have also had the user create a new local profile and we are going to see how it goes after we move that profile to the server.

I am trying to use WMP's function of retrieving track INFORMATION for ripped CDs from the internet, but I WANT to be able to give my own names to the RESULTING audio files.  (For instance, if WMP creates a folder for an opera recording based on the name of one of the artists, I want to change the folder name to the title of the opera.)  My problem is that after RENAMING folders as I wish, the next time I go on line I find that WMP has forced the folders back into the names it thinks they should have.  I cannot find anything in the settings to instruct the player to leave CHANGED folder names as I have defined them.  Anyone know how?  ThanksWhat about:

Tools->Options, Library Tab, and the two radio buttons under the "retrieve additional information from the internet" checkbox?

Set it to "Only add missing information" I would suspect that it might be set to overwrite it all.

You could also disable the automatic retrieval by unselecting the checkbox. You will still be able to right click and select "Find album info" before ripping to populate the track names and other information.

Hope this helps!

>:(im having major issues. for the past 2 days, my start menu along with my icons are BLINKING on and off every ten seconds. when they blink back on i CANT TYPE for a couple seconds. im pretty sure i have a virus or two, but im not sure how to get rid of them, considering i cant seem to get to avg and do a scan or whatever. can someone help me figure this out..im half TEMPTED to throw this computer out the window (not that i will, but i feel like it!)Try a System Restore to a few days before the problem.

Otherwise, VISIT the Computer Virus and Spyware section.

PLS help
My computer(XP) is running halfway then it suddenly restarted.
after the restart my
USB(Tevion brand) turned into a disk drive. when i clicked on it it said E:\ is not accessible. The file or directory is CORRUPTED and unreadable.

I ran chkdsk but when it tried to read my USB it froze and dissappeared. Is there anyway to transfer my stufff out of the USB or to FIX it.Try taking it out and plugging it in again.  Also, your computer suddenly restarting could be overheating.  And what do you mean by "is running halfway"?i tried repluggging it and restarting my computer. I even switched my Usb to a different computer. No it didn't overheat, it was about 10 mins since i turned it on.
Running halfway means that i am using the computer
Still the same problem.

P.S Im running of vista nowI would say its broken if it won't work in another computer1.  Recovery Software.  If it recognizes the device and assigns it a drive letter, I think you have a chance to recover the data.  You could try the "TestDisk" program which runs under many different operating systems and/or from different boot MEDIA, but you'll have to learn how to use it.  It is well DOCUMENTED (so read it), but there is definitely a learning curve to using it.  Suggest you practice on a known good disk drive first, so you know what's normal.  (Don't do any writes to the good disk drive while learning - unless its expendable.)

What you want to do eventually is locate and "copy" the files from the USB device to another disk drive (after you learn how to use the program).

See the following links:
     a.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TestDisk
     b.  http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk

2.  Words Matter.  You need to be more precise and complete in your description of the symptoms.  A lot of information is not being communicated (because you leave it to our imagination to complete the thought).

Quote from: ksmic on December 24, 2009, 04:54:26 PM

USB(Tevion brand) turned into a disk drive.

My computer(XP) is running halfway...

Running halfway means that i am using the computer

I ran chkdsk but when it tried to read my USB it froze and disappeared.

I even switched my Usb to a different computer.

My computer(XP) is running halfway then it suddenly restarted.

No it didn't overheat, it was about 10 mins since i turned it on.

I followed the MS website instructions for installing SP3.  It did not INSTALL properly and I had to use system restore to clear the junk that had been installed.  Tried again, and again it failed to install correctly, this time I had to reboot from DISC as the system would not start.  Tried a third time and it installed OK, but the system BECAME so slow that I had to uninstall it.  Now I have three bluetooth icons and three add or remove software icons in my control panel. How do I remove the extra icons (you cannot just click on them and choose delete).Either delete the .cpl files from the WINDOWS folder or use tweakui to manage the control panel icons.I installed tweakui and my problems fixed, thanks Alan.
Have a great new year.And you. Glad you're all set.

All the emails that end up in the spam folder have the same ISP. They are all from contacts in Malta and end in onvol.net.

You could disable all of them and see whether that stops the unwanted behavior. If so, then you need into further investigation to determine which one is causing it.

My comp.spec is in my status already, so here we go..

I checked eventviewer frequently and found this warning message everytime my computer starts

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Event Type:   Warning
Event Source:   Userenv
Event Category:   None
Event ID:   1517
Date:      01/01/2010
Time:      2:39:09
User:      NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
Computer:   STARFLEET
Description:
Windows saved user STARFLEET\JOHN registry while an application or service was STILL using the registry during log off. The memory used by the user's registry has not been freed. The registry will be unloaded when it is no longer in use.

 This is often caused by services running as a user account, try configuring the services to run in either the LocalService or NetworkService account.

For more information, see HELP and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

Event Type:   Warning
Event Source:   WinMgmt
Event Category:   None
Event ID:   63
Date:      30/12/2009
Time:      23:23:17
User:      NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
Computer:   STARFLEET
Description:
A provider, OffProv12, has been registered in the WMI namespace, Root\MSAPPS12, to use the LocalSystem account.  This account is privileged and the provider may cause a security violation if it does not correctly impersonate user requests.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

Event Type:   Warning
Event Source:   WinMgmt
Event Category:   None
Event ID:   63
Date:      03/01/2010
Time:      16:11:18
User:      STARFLEET\JOHN
Computer:   STARFLEET
Description:
A provider, OffProv12, has been registered in the WMI namespace, Root\MSAPPS12, to use the LocalSystem account.  This account is privileged and the provider may cause a security violation if it does not correctly impersonate user requests.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

Automatic Updates
IPSEC         -manual
Print spooler      -manual
Task Scheduler
Windows time
Remote registry
Help & support      -manual
Windows Media PLAYER Network Sharing Service

Event Type:   Error
Event Source:   Adobe Version Cue CS3
Event Category:   None
Event ID:   3
Date:      04/01/2010
Time:      16:50:46
User:      N/A
Computer:   STARFLEET
Description:
The description for Event ID ( 3 ) in Source ( Adobe Version Cue CS3 ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the necessary registry information or message DLL files to display messages from a remote computer. You may be ABLE to use the /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support for details. The following information is part of the event: AssetServicesCS3; class vcfoundation::base::VCIllegalState: IVCPipeServer already closed
Trace: (null).

Your not being clear...did you run sfc /scannow in safemode or not ? ?I press f8 and get in to Windows Advanced Menu, I click on Safe Mode..brings me to click on Windows XP Home Edition. It brinds up MULTI disk rdisk partition ect....   screen says safe mode the goes to wallpaper with the MOUSE pointer.

I cant run sfc ( i dont know what that is )  nor do I know what that is ..plus there is no scan now or start button.in safemode go to Start/Run then type in sfc /scannow and hit ENTER...After I get to safe mode ..certain files load up then goes to the wallpaper screen.  there is no "Start/Run then type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter..."Patio - She cant run any programs. The task bar and the start button are missing. Also, she cant even bring up task manager.

tinkerbell - Do you have your XP CD? If you don't have one don't worry, there's more than one way to fix your problem, but the XP CD would be the easiest. The original cd is at a friend of my son ( don' t know why) but he has one that was copied and it says"reinstalling cd microsoft windows xp home edition including service pack 2". 

Would that work? What next? Thanks for helping.What do I do now?Repair Install of XP

I suggest reading ALL of it especially the Warnings before starting and printing out a reference copy...

Done properly all your apps and DATA will be intact...
Done improperly everything will be GONE...but you will have a fresh install of XP.Now I'm puzzled.. We tried the disk we have and we get nothing... back to the wallpaper again. Are we doing something not right? You need to read thru those instructions...it's 5 pages.
It includes info on how to boot to a CD.JJ 3000     Said "' tinkerbell - Do you have your XP CD? If you don't have one don't worry, there's more than one way to fix your problem, but the XP CD would be the easiest. ''

If we don't have the cd ( which we have a copy and nothing happened) what other options we have?  You say there's more than one way to fix this . I'm open to anything right now.. My son said there were things on there he needs.Not sure what JJ had in mind...you are going to need a genuine XP CD sooner or later...
At this point it would seem to be sooner. My son went and got the cd and we did a repair and everything is back to normal. We never LOST anything that was on there. Thanks very much for all your help.

Excellent news...tell your Son Good Job ! !

I am trying to Install Win. XP on an ACER COMPUTER Pentium 4 with a new Western Digital SATA hard DRIVE. I have 3 good copies of Win. XP all the same KEY. When I Install it formats the drive with NTFS no problem. When it starts copying files I get to 93% and I get the blue screen that says "Setup can not copy the file: pro_seg5.swf" if I skip the file I get the same message on the next file "tourW.exe" and so on. I have tried all 3 copies even one that I never use with the same results.  Where am I going wrong. Any advice is greatly appreciated......Thank YouTry a different CD drive. Quote from: JJ 3000 on April 24, 2010, 11:27:55 PM

Try a different CD drive.

have tried all 3 copies ...

Quote from: JJ 3000 on April 24, 2010, 11:27:55 PM

Try a different CD drive.

 
Quote from: Racason3 on April 24, 2010, 09:41:35 PM

have tried all 3 copies

Quote from: JJ 3000 on April 25, 2010, 06:27:55 AM
Try a different CD drive.
Quote from: Racason3 on April 25, 2010, 04:41:35 AM
have tried all 3 copies ...
  Roll Eyes

Basically what I want to do is to repair/recover my OS so that my system boots up again normally and I wont lose any applications that I have. Problem is when I put in my OS disk, I got to the stage where it asked me if want to do a fresh installl, or a repair INSTALL. I hit 'r' and it asks me for an ADMINISTRATOR password which I have no idea of


How do I repair my stem

its a dell inspiron 2200 laptopHow to Perform a Windows XP Repair Installi saw that and the info there is good.  Question is when do you use a repair install and when do you use the recovery console?  And if you have to use the recovery console, how do you find out what the administrator password is?If you want to do a repair install you need to go to the SECOND repair option. As you've already found out, the first repair option takes you to the recovery console, which will not help you.yes allan, I found out the painstaking way.  But then when is the recovery console used, and whenever it is, how does one know what the administrator password is.  I read on the net that you right click on my computer, go to manage, and then look for local users and groups under system tools and thats where the administrator password is listed, but there is no 'local users and groups' in the manage settings
The default is NO password - just press ENTER when asked for the password. And if you do the repair install it will insure the password is reset to blank. Quote from: shashgo on October 21, 2009, 11:05:19 PM

Question is when do you use a repair install and when do you use the recovery console?  And if you have to use the recovery console, how do you find out what the administrator password is?

i have a string i want to DECRYPT this hash string, i search online but no database can decrypt this? give me direction what should i do?You can't, that's the whole point. I can't think of any good reason why you'd want to do this anyway.There isn't any information "encrypted" in an MD5 has string. It's just a hex number. MD5 is not an encryption, but a hash. The difference between encryption and hash is that with an encryption algorithm it is a 2-way process encrypt<->decrypt. With a hash this is a 1-way process, there is no decryption possible.
MD5 hashes can not be "decrypted" but you can try to look them up in a rainbow table.

Here are some sites that support this:
http://tools.benramsey.com/md5/
http://gdataonline.com/seekhash.php
http://hashcrack.com/index.php
http://plain-text.info/

I saved plain-text.info for last because although it is defiantly the best, it may take it a long time to find you hash.

Its also important to note that depending upon the seer randomness of your original string none of these databases my have the hash.

Good luck!a Rainbow table only helps of the has itself is generated using something sort and easily indexable.

a rainbow table isn't going to help rebuild a file out of it's MD5 hash. It will only work on something that is often shorter and contains english words such as a password. We don't help crack passwords, which would be exactly what we would be doing if that is the case. Which I suspect it is.

of course since any self-respecting password hash has EITHER moved away from MD5 or is using MD5 with salts (which makes rainbow tables nearly useless) I doubt it's a password. Or if it is the OP isn't well-versed in the method used to create the hash. (this is implied given they seem UNAWARE of the one-way nature of a hash FUNCTION).

Quote from: Salmon Trout on June 30, 2010, 09:27:54 AM

MD5 has string.

A "has string"?  ST with a typo?  What's this world coming to?

Plz help me , i installed tune up utilities ,i changed my LOGON screen through tune up and then rebooted my pc now when i start xp a blank screen appears plz guide me ,what to do now. Try tapping F8 as the system boots and choose "last known good configuration" - let's see if that works. thanks for reply but i had already tried that, actually i pressed f8 repeatedly and got about 6-7 options
1safe mode
2safe mode with networking
3last known good configuration
4start windows normally
i selected safe mode but still the same big black screenBoot to your XP CD and choose the SECOND repair option (do a repair install): http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138well it may seem funny but i have no xp disk nor a motherboard cdWell, you'll need to borrow ONE. It has to be the same version (Home / Pro - & service pack) that you currently have installed).would it SOLVE my problem , as both licence keys differDoesn't matter - you're not doing a new install - just a repair install. It's perfectly legal and it will work just fine. Be sure to follow the instructions in the link above. I'm about to leave for the day, but if you have more questions I'm sure someone else will JUMP in.thanks i would tryOK. Keep us posted.please help me i have no friends having windows xp sp2 cd Sorry, you're on your own. CAN I ROLL BACK CHANGES TO DEFAULT THROUGH MY VISTA OS No. And please don't post in all caps.

America's Army 3 came out with a new update on the weekend which now I cannot play because I lag so much.
I cleaned my hard drive up a bit and got a registry cleaner and a few other tools to help me.
Now I do tweak the game to get the best out of it and it has always worked in the past up until now.
But I have noticed my internet monitors always showing busy which has got me stumped to why.
Yes I do have 3 other computers hooked up to my modem but most of the TIME only 2 are going and it has never really interfered before.
I did manage to stop the busy signal yesterday when I cleaned registry but after a game or two it started again, so my game was running fine for a few rounds there.
I TRIED to do the registry thing again but it didn't work this time.
What could be wrong please help as I know my computer can handle this game and would like to get back to playing with my clan. And yes we are an australian clan and have australian servers. Server is NSW and I am in Perth WA. Your best bet is to leave registry cleaners alone...period.
If any machine much less 3 of them are CONNECTED then you are going to see network activity...

It could be ANYTHING from apps phoning home for updates to email checks etc....
I wouldn't worry about it...but i would worry about reg cleaning apps if i were you...I have had 2 computers hooked up before and it has never shown it, only now since moving I have hooked 2 more up but more for storage and sons laptop for school but her hardly uses it always on ps2. Just seems strange that it is all of a sudden.
And yer ok thx for heads up about reg cleaners.

Edit: When I unplug sons laptop from net it FIXES it so that means there is something wrong with his because it's off but in stand by mode and erthnet was still plugged in.

We have a number of LAPTOPS using Windows XP SP3 and an NAS (NETWORK attached storage device) acting as a network DRIVE.

Here's the scenario:  I have all documents from various computers backed up on my network drive.  Over time. the directory structures have been renamed, moved, reorganized, etc.  What I need to know is whether or not there exists any document files in any subdirectory on my laptop that do NOT exist anywhere on the network drive.

I've tried some directory compare tools, like WinDiff and WinMerge, but they seem to take path into account when COMPARING.  So, ever if the same file exists in a different location on the network, these tools will report it as missing, since the path to the file is different than what's on my laptop. 

I thought about using DupFiles (a duplicate file finder) in combination with a full upload of all document files on my laptop , but that will take ages, as I have thousands of documents.  Plus, DupFiles seems to randomly choose the file which is considered the original, and so if I used it to delete the DUPLICATES, I would end up with files scattered all over the place, causing me more grief.

Any suggestions on a Windows command or different tool I can use to accomplish this?  Alternatively, maybe some suggestions on how to better use the tools I've already tried? 

Any help would be appreciated.

I am trying to install XP SP3 on a machine at work but I keep getting an error that reads "Setup cannot copy the file setup_wm.exe.  Ensure that the location specified below is correct, or change it and insert 'Windows XP System Files' in the drive you specify.  Copy files from c:\program files\windows media player."

I am using a Dell Optiplex GX520 with Windows XP (currently SP2). 

Does anyone have any suggestions?Check, if your system files are OK...

Go Start>Run ("Start Search" in Vista/7), type in:
sfc /scannow
Click OK (hold CTRL, and SHIFT, hit Enter in Vista/7).
Have Windows CD/DVD handy (with Vista/7, most likely, you won't need it).
If System File Checker (sfc) will find any errors, it may ask you for the CD/DVD (rarely in Vista/7 case).
I would suggest you download the network installation package of Windows XP SP3, as I've found this is the most reliable WAY depending on your internet connection speed, and also you can keep it as backup or use on multiply pcs. It's however a larger overall download.

WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe (316.4MB)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en

You can use a download manager to help you resume and/or segment download. If it doesn't grab the file at first, simply cancel and your'll get 'If your download does not start after 30 seconds, click here:' appear on the webpage, right click the 'Start download' link and copy the url into your manager.

Ensure it's the correct filesize and fully downloaded.

When running it should VALIDATE its file STRUCTURE and the current OS installed.
Ok ... I tried the scf /scannow.  I got a message that read, "Windows cannot find 'scf'.  PLEASE make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.  To search for a file, click the Start Button and then click Search."Okay,  you need to start by paying attention. The command is sfc NOT scfCopy/paste works always better, than typing by hand.

My sons d600 lt wont start.When we push on BUTTON the little light in middle that looks like a pad lock with the letter "A" in it blinks for a while then the power button and little light shut off.The screen never lights up.I put my hd in it and same thing happens.I put his hd in my d600 and it works.Please help? thank you!!Is this system still under WARRANTY?No.It was working fine ,then he got a blue screen,then a rainbow screen,now nothing.I guess its time for a new one.Post the ENTIRE BSOD messgae INCLUDING the gibberish,,,He doesnt know what it said.I cant get to even start.If you can't even get past the POST screen test and shuts down, maybe you should replace the 3/2.5 V battery or have some one familiar replace it. It may also be due to thermal EVENTS. Make sure it is internally clean and ventilations are not block from dust,dirt. Check also power adapter if its not loose or faulty.

Quote from: Saviour on October 04, 2008, 07:33:44 AM

If you're replacing a sound card...why not try to find out what's wrong with your current one first?  It looks like you're having a driver ISSUE with the one that's currently in your system.

Just a question My win.XP pro is slipstreamed with sp2 and I put in my computer sp3 so should I remove sp3 so my win,CD will work with out it telling me that I have a newer os ?? thanks
I don't exactly understand the question!LOL Okay can or will I be able to use my win.cd with sp2 on my computer that has sp3.Like doing a scf /scannow or a repair
I should think so, to be safe you could uninstall sp3, do your SCAN then REINSTALL it.If I understand you correctly, if you use your XP cd it doesn't matter what SP you have, its gonna install whatever is on the CD.Okay thanks for the answers Just for you peoples information to my question above you can not use a XP sp2 disc to do a sfc /scannow or repair if you have installed sp3 on your computer you have to slip stream sp3 to your windows Cd as XPsp3 makes your os newer
Can't you just type sfc/scannow at the command prompt without using the CD.No keeps asking for the Cd
Have you managed to accomplish SLIPSTREAMING yet? Quote from: larrye on November 15, 2008, 10:48:39 AM

No keeps asking for the Cd

I have noticed an odd thing, when i close an application the process will still be running in task manager and i have to manually stop it. this includes windows its self and when i close windows it makes me end svchost.exe manually. This is starting to eat up my CPU USAGE and annoying me since i don't know all the process names of all the applications i run. is there any way to stop this, i think it may have something to do with my commit charge which is capped at 7515M.

i am using a Style note laptop with windows XP  Professional version 2002 with service pack 3, Intel core duo t9300 2.49ghz with 3 GB ram and had a NVIDA Quadro 1600m graphics card with 512Mb dedicated.

Sometimes, after closing a program, it takes a few moments for its process to stop.
Any particular program you have in mind? Quote

when i close windows it makes me end svchost.exe manually

Just wondering.

ThanksDepends on age of system!!!


Some older systems do not support booting from CD or DVD, and for these systems you may need to boot from floppy. Laptops were the last to follow this boot ABILITY. I have some older TOSHIBA Pentium II and early Pentium III systems that do not support booting from CD.

Most systems 8 years old or newer support booting from CD Rom after post. You may just need to edit the boot order in the BIOS to be CD before HD.

There always comes a time when you will need one...
I'd order one from the manuf. before that system gets any older.

My windows hard drive gave me and error and now will not boot past the Windows XP splash screen.  I have tried LKGC, safe mode, and all the other tips Microsoft has. 
I have now pulled the hard drive from lap top and put it in an external usb case so that I can READ it on my other COMPUTER.  I can access the drive fine except for 2 folders.  The file is at C:\documents and settings\(FOLDER name)  This is my "my documents" folder. 
You should know that the hard drive (from my laptop) is password protected.  This is the only account on the hard drive.  There is an administrator account also, but I am also the administrator of the hard drive.  There is no administrator pswd.  The only password to the hard drive when it was in the pc is to log in to my account.
When I click on the folder, I get an access denied error. 
Question:  Am I getting access denied because of the password?  If so, how do I enter the pswd, since it does not ask me for it, and when I right click there is no option for it? 
Thanks for any advice or help you can offer.Try right click, choose properties. On the SECURITY tab, click advanced. Click the owner tab. Try to take ownership of the folder. Good Luck.How to Take Ownership

The nLite files that are used are from the I386 FOLDER on the CD...it sounds to me that this MACHINE actually was originally setup with XP w/SP1 and then had all the updates added...
Let me dig thru my archives for a fix.Thanks for your help PATIO.  I will await your post.

Regards

Technowarrior

I'll try that and report back. Keeping my fingers crossed.I tired it and it says it said could not FIND %stemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe. Afterwords I went to shut it down and had this pop up..


Profile Storage Space

you have exceeded your profile storage space. Before you can log off, you need to move some items from your profile to network or local disk.


This is the first time I have ever seen this pop up. I am getting the feeling I am screwed with this comp.I'm not sure, what else I can tell you.
If the CD, you have, doesn't have reinstall option, then you have call Dell, and ask them for some explanation/new CD.Ok. Thank you for your help.I wish, I could have helped better I think I may of accomplished what I needed to do and yes, you were of great help. I went back through this thread and tried to boot from the CD again. After speaking with my family member we realised that we repaired the Windows and never actually reinstalled it. We went to reinstall it again and got to my 2 partitions where it ask to delete or go over. I deleted my big partition and then reinstalled Windows back onto it. It worked and I now have a desktop again. I will be transfering all files I extracted the other day onto it tomorrow at work and redownloading work stuff as well which is what I was shooting for. Your help is greatly APPRECIATED and I am very releived that I decided to reread this thread before jsut giving up on it. Again, thank you very much for your help in this MATTER. I read this FORUMS often and think it is great that you guys help people like me. I hope you guys continue to keep up the great work! Thanks again!Beautiful! Quick update...


I have been able to retrieve everything I need and have my computer up and running 100% again. I have all my spyware, vrus protection and malware installed. Everything worked a-ok. Thanks again!Excellent! Thanks for posting back

computer turns on GOES as far as gateway logo screen then everything stops.  I can't boot in safe mode, it won't boot the recovery disk.  Turned if off and on unplugged it.  All the usual.  Friend said I needed a new HARD drive.  So I bought a new ONE.  Installed it, turned on computer.  SAME THING!  So I noticed no lights on keyboard or mouse.  Wiggled wires, unplugged.  Plugged back in then got the message that there was no operating system installed.  So I put the recovery disk in and installed all stuff to new hard drive.  But now I'm THINKING it was hard drive it was something else.  What does it mean that it stared working after i wiggled the wires? Quote

What does it mean that it stared working after i wiggled the wires?

I'm running WIN XP Pro SP2 on a Pentium 4 3.0 GHz with 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD
Some weeks ago I had a problem of computer not booting, giving a message "could not find Operating SYSTEM" or something like that (don't remember precisely).  HDD was working fine (tested with Seagate disk tools for DOS) so thought MBR MIGHT be corrupt.  Tried to use installation CD to repair/restore the MBR but instead it installed a completely new VERSION of XP Pro alongside the old.  I did that twice !!!
Then the original version of XP started working fine and so I edited Boot.ini to remove the no-longer-needed choice of the two new versions of XP Pro.  Everything works fine except I now have three sets of "Windows" folders:  "Windows", "Windows 0" and "Windows 1" and three sets of Documents and Settings, etc., etc., so I am wasting space with all these extra versions of the OS and worry about implications of all that clutter.  How can I get rid of the two unneeded versions of XP without interrupting my good and trusted primary version and all its associated Documents and Settings ?You edited the boot.ini that's fine it will remove windows from boot menu but it will not delete windows in this case you need to format you drive completely in which all windows resides and reinstall a complete new copy. Quote from: tom han on November 17, 2010, 11:46:04 PM

you need to format you drive completely in which all windows resides and reinstall a complete new copy.