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i tried advanced STARTUP options nothing worked only blank screen, even in safe modeHuh?

immediate help would be appreciated.
With no more information that what you gave, it is like trying to play baseball in the moonlight on a cloudy night.

So, I am entitled to three wild guess, -Right?
strike one - The laptop battery is FLAT, you forgot the AC.
strike two - After changing Desktop Video, forgot a cable.
strike three - Bum install of Linux zapped the hard drive.

Hey, we are in the dark here. Some light please.

soory [emailprotected] i forgot to give any proper details, next time no more baseball in moonlight

as to the problem it all started when the vga cable CONNECTED to my moitor become loose, after that i corrected it and can boot through kubuntu but xp is not staringhere is the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_asrYurlps please help me to get rid of this problemhere is a video of the problem been faced by me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_asrYurlps

I have selected safe mode STILL no luck. do i have to format my pc Why don't you DESCRIBE your problem - in detail - here in this thread. What led up to the issue, what happens now, etc. The idea is for you to make it easy for us to help you. Asking us to click on a link and view a video isn't as helpful as having you take the time to describe everything in detail. A loose connection to the display will not prevent the system from booting.sorry for double posting i am new to the forum i didn't KNOW how to edit hope i will learn soon

about the Problem i dont know from where to start so i posted the vid. to make it easier

Here i have installed VM Ware server 1.0.5 in my windows7 operating system.....in tht VM Ware my network connection is unplugged..even my Ethernet card driver is installed properly......my interent is working properly in the windows7...not in the VM Ware....does any one know the solution?hw to rectify?http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1008367raj36562,
Let's see, you are NOT using the VM PRODUCT from Microsoft.
Instead, you are using VM Ware server 1.0.5, a product from another party.

Here is a general reference.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Virtual_PC

But you are asking about a specific product not made by Microsoft. So there may be few here that can help you. The other poster, above, gave you the nest answer available.

But did you not already check their website? And it you bought the product, why did they not help you?

Just curious.
EDIT: Confusion has hit me again. Is this the product?
http://www.vmware.com/products/server/overview.html
Quote from: The Geek

And if you bought the product, why did they not help you?

VMware Server is a free, easy-to-use Windows and Linux application

The promise of a cost-effective, flexible, and scalable data center that can respond immediately to changing business needs is your competitive advantage in today’s market.

VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) is a company providing virtualization software[1][2][3] founded in 1998 and based in Palo Alto, California, USA. It is majority owned by EMC Corporation.
VMware's desktop software RUNS on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, while VMware's enterprise software hypervisors for servers, VMware ESX and VMware ESXi, are bare-metal embedded hypervisors that run directly on server hardware without requiring an additional underlying operating system.[4]

The term VMWare is a registered trademark.

VMware Server (formerly VMware GSX Server) is a free-of-charge virtualization-software server suite developed and supplied by VMware, Inc.

VMware Server has fewer features than VMware ESX, software available for purchase, but can create, edit, and play virtual machines. It uses a client–server model, allowing remote access to virtual machines, at the cost of some graphical performance (and 3D support). It can run virtual machines CREATED by other VMware products and by Microsoft Virtual PC.

VMware Server can preserve and revert to a single snapshot copy of each separate virtual machine within the VMware Server environment. The software does not have a specific interface for cloning virtual machines, unlike VMware Workstation. Unlike Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware does allow VM memory to be over-committed.

In JANUARY 2010 VMware Server was declared End Of Availability; general support will end on June 30, 2011

does ANYONE know about windows xp bootup PROCESS???Just ask the question with which you need helpi mean when u need to SWITCH on ur pc...i hve to know about the process of hw to it's work on .....(from text mode to gy mode)hw the process wil run inside?Quote from: Allan on MAY 22, 2011, 11:41:26 AM

Just ask the question with which you need help

ok.....just tel me the simple windows xp boot process

You turn it on, it boots.

I'm not THAT great with comps so I'll try to sketch the situation as clearly as possible.

Here's what happened: To go for a nice fresh start i wanted to format my C-drive and reïnstall Windows (XP Professional). The reïnstallation went without trouble except for not being formatted. So Windows just reïnstalled without any files deleted (hardly any) or installed programs deleted. Going through SETUP again I see i forgot 1 step: Removing the partition to format. So, trying that I get the message saying something like: "Setup cannot delete this partition since it contains temporary files needed for the installation of Windows." The only option I get at that point is to press 'Enter' to return to the previous screen. (or something of the sort, my system isn't in English). I've only got 1 partition which is my C-drive. (plus the standard 8-mb of unpartitioned space)

So my question: How can I format my C-drive if Setup won't let me?

1 point of interest: If I rightclick on my C-drive within Windows the option 'format' isn't greyed out, which it normally is I believe. Though I've been told that that can cause harm to your system.

Everything can go because I've PUT all the files I need on DVD already.

If there's anything else you want to know, just ask. I'll try to check regularly but since my comp is a bit messed up right now it won't always let me. Any ideas are welcome! Thanks in advance.

(I've posted this question in some other section as well but I believe it fits better here)You need to boot to the XP CD. You cannot format or delete the system partition from within Windows.Oh I forgot to mention. I was booting from the CD yes. But even then it wouldn't let me format my C-drive. So, that's not gonna solve my problem I'm afraid If you are using an original retail XP CD and you are booting to it, you will be offered the opportunity to format (as well as the option to delete & recreate partitions).I have been offered that opportunity. But it still won't let me, which is my problem. If I chose the option to delete (or format) the partition I get the message saying: "Setup can't delete this partition because it contains temporary files required for the installation of Windows." Aslo, it doesn't give me a separate option for formatting. As far as I've seen and read the option of deleting the partition eventually leads to the formatting options (NTFS/FAT32, Fast/Normal, etc.)
I'm sorry, but it does not sound as though you are booting to the cd.I've changed the BIOS to boot from CD first.
I've inserted the CD and restarted.
Then I get the message: "Press any key to boot from CD." And I press a key.
Then Windows Setup starts.
I get 3 options and I pick the one to install Windows.
Then I get a screen which asks me if I want to REPAIR my Windows installation or not. I chose 'Don't repair'. (I want to reïnstall, not repair)
Then I get a screen which shows me the partitions on my computer (which is my C-drive and the unpartitioned space of 8mb) and I get 3 options again.
- I can install Windows on the selected partition
- I can delete the selected partition
- I can leave Setup
Installing Windows on the partition won't work cause my drive won't get formatted then.
Chosing to delete the partitiongives me the message: "Setup can't delete the selected partition because it conains temporary files required for the installation of Windows." The only option i get on that screen is to press 'Enter' to go back to the former screen.

So that's where I'm stuck. I want to format but it won't let me. And yes I AM booting from the CD so please don't ask me that again.Choose the first option (Install windows on the selected partition). You should then be given the option to format first. Do that.I'll try that, I'll come back to you if it doesn't work.Please let us know either way, though you should be fine.I'm afraid that doesn't work either. When I chose to install Windows on the partition I don't get the option to format. It will only remove the former installed Windows and desktop/security settings and gives the possibility that My Documents might be whiped. That's all I get.

...I don't get it, it WORKED fine the LAST time I reïnstalled it. (about 1.5 years ago, but still...) I'm sure you've read this already, but please make sure you are doing everything here: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=313348

Do you have a floppy drive? If so, create a Win 98 boot disk and use Fdisk to delete the partition(s) and then go from there (http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm)Yeah I've read that a dozen times already.
I've got a floppydrive so I will check that out.

I don't have the time for that today though, so I will check it either tomorrow or later this week.
Thanks so far!
I'll let you know if i find anything.

Not too LONG ago i got connected to the internet and so the first thing i did was download 2 virus protection and cleanup programs. i cant remember what they were called but i found a post on the web that said they were the BEST ur money dont get you. I regret it now. But now to point. Wheni start up the backround will appear but no icons. After like 5 minutes they appear but nothing works. The start menu will oppen but if i click ANYTHING it just closes. i got into the disc drive and went to properties and did a disk cleanup and after it was done i restarted the computer and it loaded quiker than usual but it wouldnt let me log on or click the turn off power button. And now im stuck. Any suggestions? Can you get into safe mode? If so, can you see your icons and click on stuff in the start menu?

To get into safe mode tap the F8 key repeatedly as the computer is starting up (before windows loads). Choose safe mode from the list of options on the screen.
Backup your files and reinstall. If you can't get in normally, try it in safe mode as JJ 3000 explained.

Probably not what you want to hear, but at this point, it would be easier than trying to repair whatever damage has been done, especially when you can't remember what caused the damage in the first place.

Also, for future reference: Never run two anti-virus products at the same time. They can interfere with each other and be less effective than just having one.

As for cleanup programs: If you're talking registry cleaners, NEVER use them. They CREATE more problems than they fix. You'll find any reputable member here will tell you the same thing.Im trying in safemode now. And it still wont let me log in.I got into safe mode no. And i dont have the disk. The computer was givin to me. Oh and none of the icons are displayed the look like a piece of paper with a window in it.Can you open the control panel in safe mode?see..u hve to do lot of things here..first do basic things..like disk clean uP n defragment n clean start up n check the anti virus n just go to add or remove programs n ther just delete those program u dont wanted...u hve to reduce ur programs..bcz its important to make ur system speed is up....then go to services n stop those service u dont want n disabled tht services....surely u wil get some improvementIgnore the above post.

I have this computer right here

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02214111&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=4218365#N79


I just downgraded it to windows xp professional. I can not get on the internet at all. I think i need a driver but i cant find it. Can anyone help me. LAN: 10-Base-T
Interface: Integrated into motherboard
Technology: Realtek RTL8201N
Data transfer speeds: up to 10/100 Mb/s
Transmission standards:10-Base-T Ethernet

http://forums.driverguide.com/showthread.php?t=30726
from the website above: [Hey, experiencing the same with my new computer from Dell. I wrote to Realtek and this is their answer:

Dear Customer
Thanks for your Email.
8201N is a PHYceiver which is a driverless hardware device.
Software / Driver are relative to Network controller ( MAC ) which is
integrated into chipset in such case mostly.
Please contact your mother board maker or chipset manufacturer to obtain
proper driver support.

Regards & Thanks for CHOOSING our product.
Ryan Kao
Tech Support, Realtek]

so i go to HP... and http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=4218365
the above link has ALL the drivers you need, straight from the horse's mouth.
I would use the Vista Drivers because they are 32 bit and there don't seem to be any drivers for XP.

It would be helpful if you could include details about Quote from: James44445 on July 06, 2011, 10:49:11 PM

I can not get on the internet at all.

I would use the Vista Drivers because they are 32 bit and there don't seem to be any drivers for XP.

I was wondering...i already have windows XP installed and running. THERES 37 gigs left on my 80 gig drive. Can i partition say 25 gigs of that free space and install the same version of my XP?? i would like to try tweaking and stuff and see how it affects my gaming?? I just dont want to tweak and mess up my current system settings. If i deleted certain registry files in the "new" installed xp would it delete it from both? Just things like these i would like know?
Thanks
Yes you can do that and no, registry CHANGES in one installation will not effect the other.so if i partition the drive when i reboot my computer will it give me the option or something to pick what one i startup?? And if i end up liking how the new installed one works...can i format the old one and add that space to my new one?? I'm also doing this because i would like to learn how to format and install Windows XP properly from a blank drive...and this would be the easiest way to not mess my current system up?? Testing my installation skills before and see if things work properly before i do it to the entire drive. So each partition will be completely different? i can install different video card drivers and sound drivers?? or will this create problems?Quote from: DPalmz on May 22, 2011, 09:06:05 AM

so if i partition the drive when i reboot my computer will it give me the option or something to pick what one i startup??

Yes

And if i end up liking how the new installed one works...can i format the old one and add that space to my new one??

I wouldn't. I would backup all critical data, format the entire hard drive, and create a new installation on c: drive. It is always best when c: is your system partition.

I'm also doing this because i would like to learn how to format and install Windows XP properly from a blank drive...and this would be the easiest way to not mess my current system up??

Is that a QUESTION? If so, it's A way - the easiest way? I don't know.

Testing my installation skills before and see if things work properly before i do it to the entire drive. So each partition will be completely different? i can install different video card drivers and sound drivers?? or will this create problems?

You HAVE to install new drivers in the new installation (starting with the chipset driver)

I tried to check my latest VERSION of Java and got the dreaded tab message. Also after closing an adobe download manager, it REOPENED the site. COULD this be something else. When running AVG I got 4 broken digital signature warnings.Why did you START a new Topic ? ?
Did you read the replies in the 1st ONE ? ?I did and did everything asked of me. I thought the problem was solved but it isn't. Excuse me for starting a new thread.

I reinstalled Windows XP SP3 version of 2002. installation went great but the1024x768 resolution is stuck on 8 bit color. how can i get it higher? I am SURE there must be some hotfix or update that needs to be DOWNLOADED but no idea which oneDid you reinstall chipset and video driver?
Any errors in Device manager?Quote from: Broni on May 22, 2011, 01:10:39 PM

Did you reinstall chipset and video driver?
Any errors in Device manager?

i am using PIV 2.5 PROCESSOR with intel DESKTOP board it is getting PROBLEM on installation and hanging on "setup is starting windows", setup is not moving from the this OPTION what i do

Ok probably should have covered this question at the front end, but here we go
1. Bought a little pgm
wouldn't run got ERROR msg

They eventually responded and said I needed the .net 4 framework.
Net 4 said I needed a WIC file/pgm, whatever, found here

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=8E011506-6307-445B-B950-215DEF45DDD8&displaylang=en#AffinityDownloads

When I saw this page and instructions at bottom didn't know which to DOWNLOAD, SOUNDED like there was suppose to be a download button for the whole package. So I DOWNLOADED the .esn one for English I'm guessing. Anyway was able to install .Net 4 . Now I get another error msg.

Wondering do I need Net 2 or other or diff wic package? I would insert the images of both error msgs. if I could FIGURE out how. Anyway am including them as attachments.

Very confusing.

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My Computer Keeps on freezing (and crashing BSOD ) This is annoying and is their any way to prevent freezing (i am working on the BSOD) thanks for the help guysDownload BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded FILE and double click on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is done, go to EDIT - Select All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next reply


Also, What is new or different since the last time EVERYTHING worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, VIRUS, error, etc)?i already did that (that is why i said i am working on the BSOD) but once i get into the BSOD it REBOOTS and it won`t list anything (in the app or the BSOD itself) and about the second Question i really don`t rememberWhat do you mean "once it gets into the bsod"? And please answer my other question.When it crashes and goes into the blue screen (forced to restart)

I have a computer which would reboot two or three times a night. I updated the drivers as googled answer SUGGESTED, started blue screening once a night. Decided to reinstall XP pro. would blue screen at time when computer going to format disc.
I ran diagnostic programme on my hard drive all ok. I took out RAM 512 one at a time still no improvement.

Now Reinstall gets to when asked Install XP Repair XP or Exit If I choose Install or Repair all I GET is this at the bottom of screen

EXAMINING 152626 MB disc O at id O or bus O or si 3112r.

Can anyone HELP me to get this computer restarted by reinstalling XP Pro

Thank youWhat diagnostics did you run on that HDD ? ?I have a Western Digital HD and I went to their website and used theirs LIGHTNING something sorry I for got the name

HughMy Age-Old solution to that, would be to BOOT up the PC with my DOS utilities disk, (floppy, CD or Flash Drive) and run the dos FDISK command and remove the existing partitions so none are listed.
Then create a NEW partition or preferably two of them.

Then Reboot
then format each partition with the DOS Format.com command. That will not only format every sector on the drive, but will also verify the integrity of each one and block out any bad sectors.

When that's done, the disk will be ready to receive a new OS.
Oh, by the way, I always run XP on the Dos formatted FAT-32 hard drive.
It will run faster and give you absolute control over every file on the disk,
from a DOS boot disk. (Sorry, I'm just an old control freak!)

Problems on the disk are probably why XP won't load. A bad stick of ram will cause that too.

Good Luck,
Shadow Thank you
I tried taking out one stick of ram at a time (2x512) but it made no difference.
Thanks for the advise I will make up with a dos utilities disc.

Also could it possibly be the router causing this fault as I have three PCs working
from it one no problem at all this one I am posting for the other reboots for no reason occasionally,
this is how the first one started Router is a D-Link DSL-504G

Thank you

HughNo...
A router will not cause this issue.Try another hard drive.

I am running windows XP And Security Center SAYS turn on automatic updates (if i turn it on it will install internet explorer which i UNINSTALLED it to use Firefox) and Virus Removal Not Found (i have Spybot Snd) is their a way to make that StopLet it install the new IE browser. You can STILL make Fire Fox the DEFAULT browser.You can right click on the update and hide it.You can have as many browsers as you want, and it's actually a good idea to have several to be able to trouble shoot some web sites when there is a problem.Quote from: rthompson80819 on May 10, 2011, 04:46:18 PM

You can have as many browsers as you want, and it's actually a good idea to have several to be able to trouble shoot some web sites when there is a problem.

When I connect to the internet I get a variety of icons in the task bar: SOMETIMES I get a single computer icon, sometimes I get a single computer icon at first and then a minute later I get a double computer icon alongside the single computer icon, and sometimes I get 2 double computer icons alongside each other. Can anyone say why?
I am concerned that I have a virus which logs keystrokes and transmits them elsewhere as there is always more packets sent than received on my machine. Is the double computer icon perhaps the sign of another port being used by a virus?
And how do I get the extra double computer icon to cease? If I disable it, I lose my connection.Do you mean computer icons on the notification area on the down right side of your monitor? Depending on how many network adapters installed on your PC, that indicates the computer icon present or showing the status of your LAN adapter. You could also post your computer model/brand or run a free software to identify what or how many devices installed on your PC. Yes, the bottom rh corner shows various icons including the blue computer icon(s) when connected to the net. I have 2 ways of connecting on this machine - either through an ethernet cable to one router on one phone line with one ISP or wirelessly to a different router on a different phone line with a different ISP.
Today I started with the wireless connection and got one single computer icon only when connected - excellent, I'm sure the level of packets sent is as it should be with this.
Now I'm connected via the ethernet cable and have one double computer icon showing - again excellent but why is this a double computer icon?
And why do I sometimes get the single computer icon followed after a short while by an extra double computer icon, or the double computer icon followed after a short while by an extra double computer icon?
I honestly believe that when 2 icons appear, the machine is sending information to a hacker. Is this the case?No ...it's not the case.

If you are concerned about outbound traffic then install a Firewall app that logs it so you can see what's up...

The icons are standard Windows icons and are there to show your connection is working...

If you suspect a keylogger that is a completely different issue and there are programs you can run to sniff them out...if in fact there is 1 present on your machine.Thanks for that but there is no doubt that when I have 2 double computer icons showing my machine is constantly sending packets of information, even when I have no web pages open. That worries me. Is there any program you could suggest for checking my machine for a keylogger virus?

The other thing is why do I get the variety of icons when I connect to the net? i.e. (a) a single computer icon, or (b) a double computer icon, or (c) a single plus a double computer icon or (d) 2 double computer icons ? What do they all mean and why does it vary?The double,single computer icon is your network status. I believe you have a desktop with a LAN and a WLAN card and is connected on a 4 port wireless router. You should also have an antivirus installed and atleast a Windows firewall enabled. I dont get on why you are alarm for the packets sent, received. Where are you getting your information? There is a Virus and Spyware section available on this forum. Do you want to check your computer for any keylogger virus?The machine is a desktop with an ethernet connection to one router and a wireless connection to another router. I wonder if the single computer icon is for the ethernet connection and the double computer icon is for the wireless connection?
Recntly I have not been getting the extra double computer icon after the initial icon. The only thing that's changed is that I am no longer using the Outpost firewall - it has ceased to work, constantly needing keys which it constantly rejected when entered. Could it be that Outpost was the cause of the extra icon? Seems unlikely.
Re where I get the information as regards packets sent, this appears when you right click the icon and choose Status - you then see the activity as regards packets sent and received.
When I have one computer icon only, the packets sent looks sensible - there is no activity right now for example and the total packets sent is 4435 after having been connected for 2 hours. However when the extra double computer icon appears the packets being sent is constant and huge - even though I am doing nothing on the machine, it will be sending packets all the time, reaching 60,000 in a short time and going higher still.
So why is this? And why do I seem to have only the one computer icon now?Looking at mine, when I'm "idle" (not downloading/uploading anything or doing anything with the network) my packets still increase at a rate of about 1000 a second.


A program you can use to view open connections is TCPView. Sysinternals used to have a program called TDIMon that would actually allow you to see the programs responsible for packets, but I can't seem to get it working and the only downloads for it are mirrored FTP sites.

In either case, nowadays for the most part if you are on a website there is still some extended communications between your machine and the host; the web is no longer just a bunch of static web pages, and many websites use Dynamic HTML and especailly AJAX which may periodically request information from the server; for example Hotmail's inbox will stay relatively up to date even if you don't refresh. Also, browser addons like forecastfox and flagfox, WOT, and so forth will create additional connections and more traffic as well.

The main "take-away" from this should be that the status numbers are absolutely meaningless. unless they are going up by millions when you have absolutely no programs open, there really isn't anything to worry about, and if that were the case you would have other problems (slow network). Also, to my understanding wireless utilities often perform constant checks to make sure the wireless connection and access point are still there.

Also, I might add that keyloggers don't work by constantly sending data across the wire- and even if they did, are you really typing enough to quantify thousands of packets a second? The reason they don't is simple- it's too easy to detect. Usually a keylogger will log keys and other info to a hidden file (sometimes hidden by a rootkit) and at intervals it will upload that file to a remote site, or sometimes the keylogger has backdoor capabilities that can allow the writer to access your machine and copy said file as well as do other stuff. Again, though, if that was the case, you would have more serious problems and symptoms then you do now.Thanks for this - it is helpful. I do accept that there are always some packets being sent and received but it's when this is a constant stream with no web page loaded that I'm worried. This only happens when there are 2 computer icons showing and remember that the second icon arrives 30 secs after the first - it's like I've connected to the net and then a further connection is made which I have no control over. Given that this does not happen always, could this be the keylogger periodically uploading the rootkit file?

I have done a HijackThis scan and this lists the following item:

O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - CACE Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe

I have searched for advice on the net and some say this is OK and some say it's a keylogger. Either way it will not respond to an HJT fix. Can anyone advise me as regards this?

Re symptoms, my machine is very unstable right now. I did pick up a virus this week - it was the "XP Total Support" scam which keeps popping messages up (same as System Tool). (I love the way my AV and Firewall always let these things straight through!) I found 2 files responsible and managed to delete them. One was called ogo.exe and was a system file. Deleting it has ruined my Desktop - none of the icons open anything any more, just say "not recognised" or ask me which propgram I wish to open the item with. Same with the Start menu - disaster. I am wondering whether carrying out a system restore might help here?

And just to round off a great week, I find that my new laptop with Windows 7 WILL NOT OPEN a number of programs that have always run on previous versions of Windows - they are essential to me. Thanks again Microsoft! If I ever get a chance to burn your HQ to the ground......Quote from: broigel on May 20, 2011, 06:00:28 AM

Thanks for this - it is helpful. I do accept that there are always some packets being sent and received but it's when this is a constant stream with no web page loaded that I'm worried. This only happens when there are 2 computer icons showing and remember that the second icon arrives 30 secs after the first - it's like I've connected to the net and then a further connection is made which I have no control over. Given that this does not happen always, could this be the keylogger periodically uploading the rootkit file?

I have done a HijackThis scan and this lists the following item:

O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - CACE Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe

I have searched for advice on the net and some say this is OK and some say it's a keylogger. Either way it will not respond to an HJT fix. Can anyone advise me as regards this?

Deleting it has ruined my Desktop - none of the icons open anything any more, just say "not recognised" or ask me which propgram I wish to open the item with. Same with the Start menu - disaster. I am wondering whether carrying out a system restore might help here?

And just to round off a great week, I find that my new laptop with Windows 7 WILL NOT OPEN a number of programs that have always run on previous versions of Windows - they are essential to me. Thanks again Microsoft! If I ever get a chance to burn your HQ to the ground......

And re the programs not working on Windows 7, the main one is an old version of Quattro Pro which I have been using for years. In my opinion it is way better than Excel - easier to use, not at all cumbersome, more functionality, better in every way. I have 90% of my work files on Quattro Pro, have never had to "upgrade" it because it is perfect the way it is, and I do not want to lose it.

I did check and found Windows 7 has an "XP Mode" to it but I couldn't download it and did see a note saying it was only available on a Windows 7 Professional version, which I don't have. I am seriously considering wiping Windows 7 and replacing with XP just to keep my Quattro Pro.

I suppose I have a bit of a beef about all this "upgrading" - I hate it. I would happily still be on Windows 95 if the change hadn't been forced on me and I grudge Microsoft re-vamping Windows every 2 years just to get us all to buy it again. There is no benefit for the user here - just more cash into MS coffers.

Thanks again, and I will try the EXE association fix you gave the link for. If it can help me get back to some normality that would be great.

Re the WinPcap thing, that may well have come through Wireshark which I will try to remove, although right now Contol Panel-Add/Remove programs does not work.

And re the programs not working on Windows 7, the main one is an old version of Quattro Pro which I have been using for years. In my opinion it is way better than Excel - easier to use, not at all cumbersome, more functionality, better in every way. I have 90% of my work files on Quattro Pro, have never had to "upgrade" it because it is perfect the way it is, and I do not want to lose it.

I am seriously considering wiping Windows 7 and replacing with XP just to keep my Quattro Pro.

I suppose I have a bit of a beef about all this "upgrading" - I hate it. I would happily still be on Windows 95 if the change hadn't been forced on me

and I grudge Microsoft re-vamping Windows every 2 years just to get us all to buy it again.

There is no benefit for the user here - just more cash into MS coffers.

Hello,
I am new to this forum and am a novice with computers at best. I just started to have a problem with "Display Driver Stopped Responding". I have windows xp service pack 2. GeForce 7600 gt. When I open a page on the internet that has alot of things going on the cpu freezes, SCREEN goes black, i hear a beep inside the cpu, then it all goes back to normal then freezes again and again. This also happens if i try to run avg, or other programs. I guess my question is what is happening? Is it a busted graphics card and if so can i pop in my old 5600 geforce to see if it works? I read about uninstalling the driver then reinstalling but am nervious about trying that. I even read somewhere that maybe my geforce card is stuck in a LOOP? I am not sure where to start or what to do. Any ADVICE would be great. Err just tried to turn cpu on for system specs but the monitor didnt show anything. Rebooted and display worked but still have freeze problems.
Cpu specs
Intell core 2 cpu 6300 1,8 ghz
memory ddr2 2048mbytes
chipset intel p965/g965

Cpu worked fine yesterday.
Thank youFirst of all, check the temperature of the card. It's possible it is overheating.

If there are no heat issues, uninstall then reinstall the driver.Thanks for the response quaxo. Got home from WORK and was going to try what you recomended but after 3 attempts the monitor never came up so I just shut the cpu down. I took out the graphics card Geforce 7600 gt and saw that some of the nodes (not sure what they are called, the fat cylinder things sticking out) had opened up or cracked open. It stands to figure that the card is toast. I do have another question though. I tried to pop in my old 5600 geforce but it didnt place right, so I am wondering should i just try and find the same graphics card or will any upgraded geforce card fit in slot. Sorry, tinkering inside or with my cpu is a bit confusing to me so i apologize if some of my QUESTIONS are rudimentary.
Thank you.Those are capacitors...and you're correct they are the source of the problem...

Any PCIexpress card in your budget will work fine as a replacement...

The other card is probably an AGP....older slot type.

I would however check all the MBoard capacitors as well before you finish re-assembling everything...

Good Luck.Sweets, so far so good. Checked motherboard and it looks good. Got a GeForce 8600 GS which fits perfect, installed it with the software and cpu works fine for now. Thank you all for the info. By the way patio cool saying, I havent heard that before and I doubt it is a coincidence. Thank you all again.Never swap out a video card on acid...

I want to try out this NEW (to me) XP Version...its a little customized...but this error comes up after. I created the iso and just RAN the cd and tried the compatibility test before doing any formating...The option to upgrade will not be available at this time because Setup was unable to LOAD the FILE D:\i386\WINNTUPG\NETUPGRD.DLL.
Im doing a fresh install after a clean format, not an upgrade. What does this option do??

MS Windows XP Home 32-Bit SP3
Asus A7N8X-X(socket A)
AMD ATHLON XP 2500+
1.0GB Dual-Channel DDR @ 198MHz (2-3-3-6)
256MB GeForce FX 5700
78GB Samsung
SB Augidy LS
We don't assist with hacked versions of any apps...sorry.

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I have an OLD presio pc and I just got a virus on it today and I cant acces the interent or anything I get windows recovery keeps coming on when I START it up and when I try to unstall it it wont let me and geek squad isnt coming till NEXT week please
Iam just a begerninner THANKS. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-windows-recovery

I have an HP computer with XP home. I have an HP F2110 all in one printer. Every so often I see on my computer SCREEN the printer being installed like it is a new piece of hardware. When this happens I look in the control panel at the printers and there will be a printer icon but it will printer #2. I have seen as many as 5 printers. I delete all of the printers but one. I go into services to HP device discovery and stop this service. Everything will be alright for a few days. Then the process starts again. I look at the services and HP device discovery is started again. Does anyone know how to CORRECT this problem?HP finally come out with a patch (fix) for this problem. I FOUND it on their website. I am SURE glad because I have had this problem for 2 years.Chiming in a bit late, but glad you found a solution. I had the same thing with my HP, except I have 4 printers. It kept dupliucating them all on boot or when one was unplugged and PLUGGED back in. Annoying that was.

I've got a problem that I can't seem to pinpoint. When XP boots, sometimes the background images only loads part way with all the icons and taskbar working. I've also noticed that when I minimize a window, it drains slowly but the animation is quick. I took out all the effects and in the advanced tab on system properties, I set the video to performance which unchecks all the fancy animation. Just can't get a handle on the problem and I don't want to do part SWAPPING due to funding. Thanks in advance.Try different monitor and you'll know.If I had another monitor, I'd do just that. ThanksWell, in that case, it's not going to be easy to find out.

Do you have same issue, if you boot to Safe Mode?

Is this dedicated video card, or on-board video chip?

Desktop, or laptop?Sometimes I'm so smart I'm stupid. It's a desktop with no onboard video so it's a card (express 16 with VGA and Digital ports). Clean install of XP with all current drivers with no problems in Device Manager. As for safe mode, the background isn't loaded so I have no idea how to check there. But I get full windows if I open My Computer and on shut down and startup. Quote

But I get full windows if I open My Computer and on shut down and startup

when I minimize an explorer window (internet explorer windows also) the window drains very slowly.

I'm running XP on my WORK computer. It's an old PC, has been handed from employee to employee over the YEARS, it's got a lot of unfortunately heavy-duty and necessary programs working. Needless to say, it's not the quickest computer around.

I've gotten used to the slow. I multitask like my life depends on it (and my sanity DOES depend on it). I generally have anywhere from two to eight programs running at a time.

My problem is this: When I launch a program (particularly a Office Suite program), I want to go back to what I was doing in another window while I wait it to launch. But the new program ALWAYS tries to become top priority on my monitor. If I'm launching Word and go back to an email window to keep writing my email while I wait for the document to load, I end up typing my email into my document because Word has taken precedence. I have to click back to the original program over and over again while Word continues to launch. It's infuriating.

Is it possible to direct all newly launching programs to open behind all other open windows?No...

This is how Windows works.
Open apps in the order you need to use them.

Or you could go to each app and SET it to "open minimised".....NOTE...not all apps will have this option.If you can find a copy of TweakUI there's a setting to keep apps from stealing focus. That may or may not work when opening new apps.Quote from: patio on May 18, 2011, 01:35:24 PM

No...

This is how Windows works.
Open apps in the order you need to use them.

Or you could go to each app and set it to "open minimised".....NOTE...not all apps will have this option.

If you can find a copy of TweakUI there's a setting to keep apps from stealing focus. That may or may not work when opening new apps.

Hello C.H, I can't seem to get my cd drive to burn some files from my DOCUMENTS. I opened up the cd drive from my computer and moved the data over to the cd drive. Put a disk into the cd drive. Clicked copy to cd and got the error message (PLEASE insert a WRITABLE disk into drive. The cd I'm using is a (Memorex cd-rw ultra speed 700mb) and I tried a Hypermedia cd recordable multi speed 700mb. neither worked. Could some one tell me what I'm doing wrong? PhinsTrain.Possibly drive is faulty. Quote from: phinstrain on May 18, 2011, 03:33:58 AM

Hello C.H, I can't seem to get my cd drive to burn some files from my documents. I opened up the cd drive from my computer and moved the data over to the cd drive. Put a disk into the cd drive. Clicked copy to cd and got the error message (Please insert a writable disk into drive. The cd I'm using is a (Memorex cd-rw ultra speed 700mb) and I tried a Hypermedia cd recordable multi speed 700mb. neither worked. Could some one tell me what I'm doing wrong? PhinsTrain.

Are you using invisible ink?[/img]Can you answer my question, instead of playing around?Only JPEG from what I have observed thus farOK.
Zip 2-3 of those files and...

Upload the file(s) here: http://www.filedropper.com/
Post download link (copy URL: link):


Make sure, you zip those files, because I will NOT OPEN any unzipped image files from unknown computer.<img src=http://www.filedropper.com/download_button.png width=127 height=145 border=0/>
file storage online[/url]
OK. that's ready. Sorry it's taking so long....All those files open just fine here.
Try Irfanview: http://www.irfanview.com/ to open those files.
This is what I use.Thanks. I'll run it after I check it out. I know this is off subject, but why is Windows Explorer opening in My Documents from Accessories and then opens in My Computer using the Windows icon key + e on my keyboard? Seems odd to me. I SUPPOSE I've never noticed until actually having to "use IT" expressly.Quote from: Broni on May 17, 2011, 10:14:33 PM

Can you answer my question, instead of playing around?

Windows Explorer opening in My Documents from Accessories and then opens in My Computer using the Windows icon key + e on my keyboard?

OK. Is it just a default configuration?

I would think Explorer would display itself as it's own program...like Internet Explorer.

They each have a definitive title. (i.e.) I have Stieinfeld pickles in the 'fridge.

One is kosher and one is not; though they bear the same name.

why is Windows Explorer opening in My Documents from Accessories and then opens in My Computer using the Windows icon key + e on my keyboard?

My school runs a very tight lock on student use of computers and I have been TRYING everything i know to bypass it. The security SYSTEM in use is Lightspeed systems and proxies unblocked are almost IMPOSSIBLE to come by. Task manager and cmd. are both disabled by ADMIN so no luck there EITHER.. any ideas on how to beat the system?You will recieve no assistance on this here at CH...sorry.

Had to do a restore to factory condition on my HP Pavillion a810n desktop due to viruses. The system had loaded Windows files and was to the point of setting Windows up (I could hear the music start to PLAY) when things froze and the the MONITOR screen went DARK. I could STILL hear the music playing as if Windows was waiting for me to begin setting it up, but I could not see it because the screen was dark.

I checked that the cables & video card were well-seated, then I CONNECTED the problem pc up to another monitor and the screen was dark there also. It appears the video card has malfunctioned. I took video card out of pc, cleaned it with air, & noticed one side was so dirty not even air was removing the dust. Looks like the dust is so caked on it would need a thorough scrubbing, which can't be done. I reinstalled the video card in the PCI slot and booted pc again - the screen stayed dark.

My question is this: Will the computer be able to recognize the video card and install its drivers since I am in the middle of OS Recovery?? I need to be able to see the screen in order to finish the system recovery. Help!
Last time I saw this, it was with a system with both integrated GPU and video card. If you plug video cable into integraed vga slot you might have video with no video out on video card.

i can not get my COPUTER to stay on sleep when i hit sleep button, i have try EVERYTHING all DAYWHAT KIND of COMPUTER do you have?

I installed xp in my c drive. I had windows 7 in f: drive.

When I am booting it the boot screen do not show the option to select windows 7.
After checking My computer----> Properties ---->Advanced ---->startup and RECOVERY ---->settings ---->edit

I found that only the line for booting xp was there
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect

Help me to edit this to get the option to boot windows 7http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1He needs to read the documentation very carefully.
If he did much reading he would have known what he did wrong in the first place. The EasyBCD requires the user to understand what is being done. It is not foolproof. I speak with authority on this. I am a certified fool, I I have shown that EasyBCD is not foolproof. Take my word for it.
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EasyBCD is geared for users of all kinds. Whether you just want to add an entry to your old XP partition or want to create a duplicate for testing PURPOSES; if you're interested in debugging the Windows Kernel or septuple-booting your seven test operating systems, EasyBCD is the key.

i cannot click right mouseBuy new mouse.

Salmon Trout,
Is there not a software SOLUTION?
Why not just convert over to a one-button mouse thing?
Acutely the sell such things.
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-64475-Mouse-Box-Mouse/dp/B000052WM6
So why not salvage the mouse he has? It might take of day of work, but he would save the $10 plus postage for a standard mouse.
With your clever youngster skills you would convert the systemic mouse events to one-button in sort TIME. -Right?
Geek, what's the matter with you?
I know someone who had a left mouse button that stopped working. My suggestion was to GO to Walmart and buy an new one for $10, which he could well afford. Instead he spent at least 2 hours taking the mouse apart, cleaning the contacts, and PUTTING it back together. It can be fixed in some cases, and if you are out in the middle of now where it may be a good option, but if a Walmart, or similar store, is only 5 minutes away, i would go for a new mouse.Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 14, 2011, 09:13:22 AM

Salmon Trout,
Is there not a software solution?
Why not just convert over to a one-button mouse thing?
Acutely the sell such things.
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-64475-Mouse-Box-Mouse/dp/B000052WM6
So why not salvage the mouse he has? It might take of day of work, but he would save the $10 plus postage for a standard mouse.
With your clever youngster skills you would convert the systemic mouse events to one-button in sort time. -Right?

I am trying to download OOTP 11. I keep getting error messages....first it will come up...error reading from file(and than the file name)..than an .exe. is not a valid message error....than a not a valid win32 application error. I am downloading on windows xp, and from a disk. I would appreciate any help given. Thank you!This is the program you want. There are both Windows and Mac versions. Make sure you have the right one. Also, try an alternate download site.
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Out of the Park Baseball
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Out of the Park Baseball 11
Developer(s) OOTP Developments

Publisher(s) OOTP Developments
Platform(s) Mac OS X, Windows, Linux
Release date(s) APRIL 2010
Genre(s) Sports ( Baseball), Simulation
Mode(s) Single player
Multiplayer (Hotseat, TCP/IP)
Media/distribution Digital Download
System requirements

Windows: Windows Vista or XP, AMD or Intel Dual Core 2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 1024x768 32-bit display, 1 GB HD space
Mac OS X: Mac OS X 10.4.8, PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo 2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, requires OpenGL support for face generation

Out of the Park Baseball, abbreviated as OOTP, is a text-based baseball simulator for career, historical, and fictional play. OOTP was originally written in 1998, when lead developer Markus Heinsohn sought to combine realistic replay baseball simulation with career play to satisfy HARDCORE fans and CASUAL gamers alike. OOTP does not hold a license from nor currently have any affiliation with Major League Baseball.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_of_the_Park_Baseball

I know that every Dell OS Disk has its own key assigned too it or you have to enter one. I just recently formated my Dell Dimension 2350 after the constant BSOD message. Thing is that I have two of the same disk an during the install its not asking me for the product key that is on the side of the unit. When I try an check what key its useing, it says that its useing the same one for both disks.If you have the right version of XP the key will work.

Brandyhow does that work with the fact that its not useing the correct key?Anyone??? I havent activated it, so that is what making me wonderYou are using a Dell version of XP to install on a Dell COMPUTER that had XP and is licensed to have the Dell version of XP. Is that right?

Just install the system. If the product key is needed, it will ask. On a dell the OS can be installed again without the need to do the activate again. You have no need to know how this works. So please don't ask.

But if it does ask for the key and/or it can not activate, you may have to consult with Dell tech support. Microsoft declines to support versions of XP that were prepared by Dell, except for issues that affect all versions of XP.

You can call MS if you want and receive just about the same information.Yeah except I have another copy with a disk that looks the same I dont get why that happens though . I'll see once I get back an done with classes Quote from: Kon on May 10, 2011, 02:32:26 PM

Yeah except I have another copy with a disk that looks the same I dont get why that happens though . I'll see once I get back an done with classes

huh!? I know that you can use it up around to twenty times. Beyond that you have to call MS.

Hello C.H, I need help managing my start up MENU. I need to remove some of the PROGRAMS that are there.
And I WOULD like to put them some where ,like the service tray, so i can easily access them when I need them. Not have to go to the search programs to get open them. Can some one please help me? To manage startup items you can use a SIMPLE app such as Mike Lin's Startup Control PANEL (http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml)No need to remove the program just drag the icon or shortcut to the area like the quicklaunch toolbar or your desktop.

hi every1.......

I have installed windows xp(sp2) O.S. on my computer(desktop). I am having Mercury motherboard, (PI945GZD). When i am installing audio driver (Realtek AC'97 Audio 3.96) driver, a error message appearing on screen.... The software you are installing has not passed windows logo testing to verify its compatibility with windows xp. . and also with button option continue and stop installation.

I have also chaged the setting. to ignore the error.... control panel->system->hardware->Driver signing->then chose to ignore->ok. and installed audio driver and then i changed ignore to warn as it was before.. but still SOUND is not coming in my computer....
Even though i have installed 3 times O.S. with different xp 2 CD....But result is same ...there is no sound device is active ...
and I have also logged in as a administrator...........What should i do???


Can ANYBODY help me please.............. Thanks a ton in advance........Hi,
It's really import that you use the correct AC97 driver for your motherboard. Is it the driver that is on the motherboard CD. I see it is available to download from.
http://www.mercury-pc.com/downloads_list.php?productid=718
Perhaps if the driver isn't loading you should try the download version.


Regarding the error you RECEIVED, visit this link for (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798) certain cause and solutions you are encounteringpls tel me what i should do to get sound back
Vijay70
You should start by starting your own thread. Then post all the specs and other information about your problem. Also what has changed just before the sound stopped working.

Try installing your sound driver from mother board driver DISK, when you get error, then select continue anyway.Quote from: Sangpuiipa on July 11, 2011, 10:14:50 AM

Try installing your sound driver from mother board driver disk, when you get error, then select continue anyway.

So some weird thing popped up while SURFING through google, avg caught it and MOVED it to vault. Now whenever I try to open 3rd party programs, it asks what I want to open it with. and when i try to open Windows programs, it says for example:
helpctr.exe
File not found

All the windows stuff seems to be gone and i don't know how to fix that haha. Help me out. Hello Sharpie &AMP; welcome to the CH forums.

Please go here and follow the INSTRUCTIONS. One of the CH authorised malware removal specialists will be ALONG to assist you but be aware that they are very busy so there might be a little delay.

Good luck

I have installed a new hard drive. After installing Windows XP, my computer prompted for a user password which has not been set. I hit "F8" and went into SAFE Mode options. I chose "Safe Mode" and it sends me back to a screen asking for Adminstration password. I tried to reboot and go to Safe mode and keep sending back to asking for ADMINSTRATOR password. I woudl appreciate any help to fix it. THANK YOUDO you try any password.....? Do you try just press Enter ? What is the user name in that account ? is it just "Administrator"

Suddenly I can't use these LETTERS on my NOTEBOOK keyboard: N,X,C,M,N,X,A,B,C,K and V...

I have a Toshiba Satellite Notebook PC with Windows XP OS and IE, Mozilla Firefox and CHROME. Whether I type on a web site or using the OS, same problem. What's the solution?Boot to safe mode. Same problem? Seems is the keyboard controller problem... I have a customer have the same issue and FINALLY need to change the keyboard.... Do you have any external USB keyboard ... if you have ... plug it in and try ... if it work... then for sure is your notebook keyboard problem..

Help

I can't RUN netmeeting in my XP PC.
I go to run type conf there
I start to FILLUP the TEXTBOX there when the ENDING process the pc restart.
The OS is newly installed.

Im using Lenovo Thinkcentre A60..

i have a DELL inspiron 1520 with Windows XP home i think im not 100% sure exactally whats wrong with it but my wireless isnt working and im LOOKIN through all of the programs to see what i have to do to get it working and i could USE some help if SOMEONE would be willing to do so Did it ever work?http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1520/en/om_en/html/about.htm#wp1187428
Is the WFfi status light on?
WiFi status light – Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see wireless switch).
Hi,
Does you updated any of the DRIVERS for your laptops?
Can you connect the router to with laptop?

Give these information for the further suggestions.

how can unlock deep freeze when I forgot the password, please help with any general code because I do not want to format again no one month that I've done, thank youWhat do you mean deep freeze? What kind of freeze do you need a password to get out of? You're going to have to be a lot more specific if you want any help.

Also, we do not generally help with bypassing security features, such as passwords. You should always pick a unique password that you can remember and no one can easily guess. If you have trouble remembering passwords, I suggest you note your password on paper and hide that somewhere in case you ever forget... just don't forget where you HID the reminder.Quote from: albipasha on May 12, 2011, 01:32:32 AM

how can unlock deep freeze when I forgot the password

Hope this is the correct place to post.

Windows XP

Security..Avira Anti-Vir, Malwarebytes.


Everytime i switch my pc on it takes around 10 to 15 mins before my sky broadband screen appears where as i know i can then view the internet but there is a programme running all the time before that which i am convinced is the reason why its taking so long, dont know if its xp updating or one of my securitys updating,is there anyway i can find out, sorry if its double dutch bit im new to technology.cheersIn windows xp you can depress 'ctrl/shift/esc" together and that will show the "task manager" which displays all programs currently running on your computer as well as percentage of computer CPU usage. I am including a web link to enable you to become more knowledgeable re "task manager" truenorth
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Task_ManagerCorrection needed:

For Windows XP you need to press alt+ctrl+delete

Keep in mind that a Wireless LAN will TAKE up to 15 minutes to get established if the Signal Strength is poor, like mine, 1 floor down, and drywalls.

Task Manager still does not give any Information from what is happening between pushing the Start Button and when the PC is fully up and running, and that is what you are looking for.

You should not use multiple Spy Ware during Start Up. AntiVir is maybe unavoidable, but you definitely do not need to run Windows Defender. Run the last one on a Sunday afternoon, out of the way. Same for Google Updater, or Symantec Live, HP Manager. These dumb Software packages all want to have their finger in the porridge. They are all useless thrash during Start Up.

It will take a lot of learning and work to trace the problem, as there are many things happening behind the scene.

What you need to do is dig into >Computer Management >Eventviewer.
Examine the logs -Application, -Security, -System.
There is where you will find the "Full Story".
To trigger and view the desired events, you will have to follow the "Help and Support" section and/or search for more on the Internet as you will have to set-up User Privileges first, to properly tune and view "Success or Failure Audits", "System Information", "Application Errors", to see what is hawking the system during "Start Up".

You also need to run "Msconfig" and "services.msc" and make decisions of what and what not to run during Start Up.
If you still not happy with that, than search the Internet for "SIW" and download the software.
As an extra Aid, download and install "Fix-It-Mats", that will help you.

Like I said: "Task Manager" does not tell much, EventViewer does.

It may take a lot of "Double Dutch (GVD's) swearing" before you get any result.




wow...alexK, As patio has exclaimed "wow" . I am sure that your presentation for the O/P is very well intentioned but may rise to the level of "daunting" in it's execution. By the way have you actually tried "ctrl/shift/esc" on an XP O/S? Works fine on mine. truenorthHi Truenorth,

I tried "ctrl/shift/esc" on an XP, Prof and Home. It works. I did "ctrl/esc/shift" and it get garbled. Normally I do "alt/ctrl/delete", to avoid my dyslexic behaviour.

My Compaq Pressario suffers from Start Up disabilities. 15 Min's usual. I figure, it depends on the weather conditions and how much Cigar smoke is in the house. (Old Wifs Tale).
To solve that problem, I hit the start button, have mug of coffee or two, a cigar and read the newspaper.
There, problem solved!

Of course, it is a "daunting" task. Myself, I am still trying to solve stupid Google Updater controlling problems. It is like a Jacobs ladder, one problem triggers the next one, and HP nosing every 5 minutes to snoop if I have printed something and count the printed lines, and letting me kindly know that my (their??) cartridge is "Almost" EMPTY. Ask me how to get rid that invasion and I will tell you how. Hp does things that are none of their business. The Sneaks. I have "their" number 56 filled for the 10Th time.
But to solve these problems, you must search the Internet, and after a 150 or so Webpages, you will find the answer. "Help & Support" on your box will not give you the "HPmngr Empty Cartridge" answer, it would be target for a Lawsuit.

Yes it is a "daunting" task, and thank you for the "wow", but a person is not going to solve dumb computer problems by just staring at that stupid thing. You must burn candles way PAST the middle of the night, search, search and search.
If you are afraid of screwing things up, than buy a $5.99 PC at the Sally Ann, load it up with W2k, and eat your hart out. Lots of FUN if you want to learn how the BIOS and HKEYS work. After all it does not cost anything other than patience and reloads.

As I said, "neeidea" ("No Idea" translated in English, and use Capitals where needed, S.V.P.) should pull a "Double Dutch" and search in the English Version of Internet. The other than English Computer Protocol, is in my opinion very "daunting". After all, the computer was born in the English Language, trying to solve problems in Non-English is very misleading. And I do read and speak several Languages, and the Non-English advise is difficult to understand.
Thus if a person does not Read/Write English very well, and tries to understand the basic PC problems, I call that " very daunting".

My advise to "neeidea" is to take that Dutch Bull by the horns, and do a Double Dutch, that is an excellent opportunity to learn English and the basic stuff of PC Problem solving.

I am always in for surprises, and still learning.
(in the IT Business since 1965)



Quote from: alexK on May 12, 2011, 03:27:01 PM

Keep in mind that a Wireless LAN will take up to 15 minutes to get established if the Signal Strength is poor, like mine, 1 floor down, and drywalls.

i have the HP compaq laptop NX 6110, i am on operating system Windows XP, i have suddenly lost my internet, i have this error message that says - error loading transcript,TC/IP (adapter 0) operation oah code 10050 (2742h) can any BODY help me get back ONTO the internet,another message is error loading c:\windows\fcpsecod.dll there is also exclamation marks highlighted in yellow, in 18 of the adapters for wireless & internet part, can you help on this , thanks , can any one help Run This...i have ALREADY try this, did not work, still no internet, just all of these drivers all highlighted yellow with exclamation marks, please helppppppppp..... I would visit the HP site and DLoad and re-install all drivers for that MACHINE...
Make sure to choose the proper OS...

MBoard chipset drivers should always go 1ST.Can you connect through router, if yes then check with the cables, it may be get loose.all of the network drivers have goneQuote from: patio on July 13, 2011, 08:03:55 AM

I would visit the HP site and DLoad and re-install all drivers for that machine...
Make sure to choose the proper OS...

MBoard chipset drivers should always go 1st.

[Window Title]
Interactive services dialog detection

[Main Instruction]
A program can't display a message on your desktop

[Content]
The program may need information or permission to complete a task.
Why does this happen?

[^] Hide program details [Show me the message] [Remind me in a few minutes]

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Message title: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library
Program path: ram Files\Common Files\ROXIO
Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\RoxWatch9.exe
Received: Yesterday, May 13, 2011, 11:59:44 PM
This problem happens because of partial incompatibility with Windows Vista.
Please contact the program or device MANUFACTURER(s) for more information.

what does this mean?
is it a VIRUS?
how do i get rid of it or FIX it???

thanks<3Sorry, it is complicated. Have you read this?
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-performance/disable-the-interactive-services-dialog-detection/ca139ba9-c96c-49af-bc09-83abc26f3f5dGet rid of Roxio...

CDBurnerXPro is a nice ALTERNATIVE...you'll like the price.

Hi all,

Am having a bit of a brain block...

I have two .txt files which I need to join together in DOS and then launch the content of these joined files as a URL.

So, imagine that a.txt contains "http://www.mysite.com" and b.txt contains "/mypage.html". I would like to join them via DOS command line and the open this in a browser.

All I can get at the moment is that the .txt opens inside the browser as a page, but I need it to actually load the URL, not display the URL in the page as a text file.

I MUST be doing soemthing wrong, can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance!
Here is one way to invoke a URL from the command line.
Code: [Select]D:\>start firefox.exe "www.mozilla.org"This is DOCUMENTED on the Mozilla site. Except they don't tell you that you have to use the 'start' command.
Hi, yes, tried that, but it wont work in my situation, hwere I need it to launch the URL that is in my .txt file, even if i change the extension to .html... thanksYou need to show us what you are doing.
Do you want Firefox to got to a URL inside of a file?
That can be done, if you insist. But it is awkward and requires awk.
First, show your code and others here can recommend a method that works well and is easy to use.
I have no real code...

Yes, I need Firefox (or IE) to open the URL inside the content of the c.txt file (I can rename c.txt to c.html or anything else, that isnt an issue).

I am adding the contents of a.txt to b.txt with
Code: [Select]copy a.txt + b.txt c.txt
a.txt never varies, b.txt does vary, but thats not relevant.

I then need to launch the URL that is inside c.txt with either Firefox or IE.

ThanksYou can do this with simple batch language and build the url in memory:

Code: [Select]@echo off

for /f "tokens=* delims=" %%i in (a.txt) do set part1=%%i
for /f "tokens=* delims=" %%i in (b.txt) do set part2=%%i

set url=%part1%%part2%
firefox "%url%"

You might need to fixup the paths for a.txt, b.txt and Firefox. You are not restricted to Firefox, use whatever browser yu have with a fully qualified path.

Good luck.

You don't need awk or any other 3rd party program. You also do not need to use the start command with the browser.
Hi Sidewinder,

Thanks for your help. I have copied that into a .bat file and changed the paths and it nearly works, I have the FOLLOWING problem:

a.txt contains the following:
Code: [Select]http://IP/admin.cgi?pass=password&mode=updinfo&song=and I think this line:
Code: [Select]for /f "tokens=* delims=" %%i in (a.txt) do set part1=%%iis causing it to cut it off at the '&' symbol, as it is giving me the following error:
Code: [Select]Invalid parameter - =updinfoAnd only displaying upto the password in the above URL (IE : Code: [Select]http://IP/admin.cgi?pass=password)

WIll it not HANDLE the '&' sign? Is there something I can do to prevent this?

Failing that, it does actually perform the way I want it to.

many thanks for your help...
AWKQuote from: Geek-9pm on May 13, 2011, 08:52:25 AM

AWK

Can anyone confirm that it is hte '&' symbol that is causing the problem?

Thanks to all that gave me information on restoring my drive.

I have a 500 gig hard drive with Win XP PRO SP 3 on it.
I took an image of the drive when it was all going well, using Macrium Reflect.

Now, trying to restore the drive using the image, I FIND that the Macrium Reflect program gets to a point where it incompletes.
The wording reflect gives me is " Drive C: is locked. The partition you are trying to overwrite is being used by Windows."

Can someone advise as to how I should proceed with this please?

My thinking is that because the drive image is 250 gig that the C:drive doesnt have enough space left on it.

Since I took the original image, my COMPUTER drive now, has used 275 Gig.

Can I do a comparison of files between the image and the C: Drive and just replace the one/s that are different?

Is there a different answer as to how I might be able to restore my computer, that I havent tried as yet?

Thank you ImnoGuru. I'm not familiar with the program, so I don't know about its functions as far as making comparisons between the image and the current state of the drive.

However, you can't change the image of a system drive (in this case, C:) while the OS is currently running on it. This kind of procedure usually has to be done out of Windows. A LOT of disk imaging software can create a bootable CD specifically for this purpose so that the disc image can be applied over what's on the drive already.Restoration of the system partition needs to be done at boot. Macrium Reflect should tell you that and then automatically reboot.See Here...Thank you for your reply quaxo, ALLAN and patio.

I will see if I can create this CD then.
Thank you patio for the link.

I have never been so frustrated with a browser as I have with FF. A few versions back it was my favorite, now it is [emailprotected]##$$%^&*()
I want to pull my hair out!!!
After many popups urging me to install new ver5, I finally did yesterday. Big mistake! I started using it on my favorite Webkinz sites and needed to use back button and realized it does not work nor does the address bar when changing from one page and/or site to another. I totally removed FF ,UNINSTALLED with Revo and started from scratch, I did not realize that I would loose all my bookmarks.
Ad Block Icon does not show any where so I thought maybe that filter it wanted me to install controls the ads rather my having control. I can't uninstall it so uninstalled, removed , uninstalled, removed all and now every time I try to install Ad Block the filter is still there.! Firefox support has no help what so ever. I have done everything I can think of and just know that someone here can help me. It seems that when I GET one thing working just great on this machine I run into another problem.
I do apologize for venting so strongly. Please just overlook my rantings.
Thank you. I will follow your directions to the word. Why not just uninstall it and reinstall a version you liked? I still use 3.6 and refuse to upgrade.I did reinstall ver 4 which I had before yesterday and the NAVIGATION bar and back/forward buttons did not work after reinstalling it. I had a very difficult time finding the ver 4 as well. I now have it saved in my documents.
I am willing to trying install of it again if it will start working everything properly.I think I found the problem. I had installed this really nice Bible Guide Toolbar. When I disabled it the Navigation bar began working. I guess I should say this problem is resolved.I AGREE, when i started using firefox 4 i found soo many problems, and now 5? Not because mozilla encourages you to use the newer version, that means thats the best there is..

I use Firefox 3.6 and havent had problems with it. Maybe sometimes with some flash videos but not all the time.
I also use Opera i think its a very nice browser too.


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***Learning is the path to success***Not sure why your REPLIES are running out of the borders... and screwing up the page layouts in every Topic...
Try staying in the text box to see if its on your end...or ours...

Thats 3 in a row.

Just figured it out...it was those 200,000 ____ you posted.
Not neccessary.Patio, I don't understand your post/comment. What are you talking about 200, 000?. I did not post anything with 200,000 in it. And I always post within the box. There is not any way for me to post out of the box.
Please clarify.
Thanks.Quote from: pattybrew on July 13, 2011, 08:53:01 PM

Patio, I don't understand your post/comment. What are you talking about 200, 000?. I did not post anything with 200,000 in it. And I always post within the box. There is not any way for me to post out of the box.
Please clarify.
Thanks.

I am aware that it is possible to hyperlink a file from a computer which AUTOMATICALLY links it to the internet so people can access the file by CLICKING on the html LINK. Is this possible to do with a POWERPOINT presentation? you might want to consider HttpFileServer, a quick file sharing program that runs off your pc's IP address.
http://www.rejetto.com/hfs/
It is possible to share any type file, even folders are SUPPORTED.

Hello All,

I'm a noob at this and have been trying to figure out how to REMOVE the file extension type when using a batch COMMAND to copy all files in a specified directory.
Below is my batch command:

Code: [Select]@echo off
cls
echo press any key to continue transfer!
pause

dir "V:\Personal Folders\sss\Work Orders\Requested" /b /o:n > WOnames.txt

echo transfer complete
pause
Can someone help me out with this?What are you trying to do? Copy a file SOMEWHERE? Or FTP it?

And you want to change the name of it after it gets to a NEW folder?

Maybe if you write a list of steps as to what you want to do it WOULD help us understand.

Thanks

I opened my laptop one day to find my screen is much larger than usual. I am unable to get into some of my files and some of my email attachments. I have tried many times to make it smaller by changing the resolution but after it restarts it will change from SMALL to extra large. I don't know what to do. I have a Dell INSPIRION laptop with Windows XP. Any ideas?Some suggestions
1. http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-change-your-computers-screen-resolution/
2. This one sounds a bit far out but you NEVER know. http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3519/p/19260246/19446660.aspx
My own suggestion would be along the lines of uninstallling the current video drivers and/or going to the manufacturer's site and update the video drivers from there. Then trying to change your resolution after that. truenorthHi,
Does you CHANGED the font size and resolution parameters from the control panel. It may be due to change in settings.

I've deleted a document, it move to the recycle bin, I emptied the recycle bin. Is the document STILL retrievable someone in memory on my laptopFirstly, no the memory on you're laptop loses all INFORMATION once it is switched off, but the data will still be on your Hard Drive (that is where the data is stored, not memory).

Of course, you can 'Shred' files, this will remove them permanetly and they will be totally unrecoverable.
http://www.pcshredder.com/Quote

Is the document still retrievable someone in memory on my laptop

Is the document still retrievable someone in memory on my laptop

I think the question does not suffice his purpose. Permanent deletion or recover.
This one has both. http://www.piriform.com/recuva/features

I see now my solution will not work in this case. (I learn something new every day around here)
To test: I created a file in my documents, then created a restore point, then deleted that document (including recycle bin), then tried to recover that file via system restore. The deleted recycle bin file was not available after restore.

So I guess recovery software as you posted is the solution.

I wish to download all fines on my present COMPUTER and move to 1pad2. WANT to completly wipe out any records on my present computer. should i just down loadall and that will be ok. want no records on this computer that i will pass on to my sister. is changing harddrive the quickest way to insure security-that is having my sister purchase new harddrive.Thats your best bet...new HDD ...install Windows fresh.
Remember to re-install all DRIVERS...MBoard chipset drivers go 1st.