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I recently got an old machine and I'm trying to set up a SERVER. This problem started after I got all the windows updates through express install on the website. 4 out of 5 times I log on to the machine, after about a MINUTE I GET a BSOD which says

Code: [Select]***STOP: 0x0000001E (0xC0000005, 0x804605C3, 0x00000001, 0x00000000)
KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED

*** Address 804605C3 base at 80400000, DateStamp 45ec3c8f - ntoskrnl.exe

Beggining dump of physical memory
Dumping physical memory to disk: [countdown from 100]
Running Windows 2000 Server SP4, Pentium 4 1.5 GHZ, 256 mb RAM, GEFORCE 2

I have a thinkpad T60p, windows xp sp2.

I have the option to safely the HL-DT-ST DVDRAM, or Drive D:, which i never understood why. Can i get rid of this? Everything works, the drive reads cds fine, but it just seems strange that i should be able to "safely remove it".First thing to try...
Download, and install CCleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds. Get "Slim" version.
Read CCleaner instruction here: http://www.jahewi.nl/ccleaner/ccleaner.html, and RUN CCleaner
While running CCleaner, MAKE sure, you have a checkmark in Old prefetch data under Advanced section.

Restart computer, and SEE if DVD drive is still listed in "Safely remove hardware". I assume, it's internal drive?

If that doesn't help, registry edit is needed.
Download ListUsbDrives: http://www.uwe-sieber.de/files/listusbdrives.zip
Unzip, and double click on ListUsbDrives_To_Notepad.cmd file.
NOTEPAD will open with all of your USB devices listed.
Copy all text, and paste it in your reply.

i have windows xp with 4 user accounts. after about 10? minutes of no use, windows automatically logs off to user account sign in screen, prompting for password again. very annoying. how do i STOP this?



THANKSWHAT is the screensaver timer set at?Also CHECK Power Options in CONTROL Panel...OK thanks. wasnt the timer on the screen saver, but i saw that the " go to welcome screen on return". UNCHECKED that and that fixed it.

I asked what the timer was set at because if it was set to 10 minutes, that would be your problem but you've fixed it before I said anything.

Congrats

So, I just connected my brand new HARD drive (Western Digital Caviar SE, 80 GB) to my motherboard (Soyo Dragon2 KT880, a few YEARS old), and I'm trying to install Windows XP. Windows Setup says I don't have a hard drive installed. As what I know about hardware could fit into a thimble, I'm at a loss for what to do. Everything is set up correctly as far as I can tell. I've TRIED replacing the cables, resetting the CMOS, and pleading tearily with my system, but nothing has worked yet.

Some back info: I installed a new power supply as my old one was insufficient. Everything was going fine, but after the install I started getting a message that said "Insert BOOT media or select boot device". I thought that maybe during the install I'd killed my old hard drive (there was a funny spark when I first powered it up), so I got the aforementioned new hard drive and copy of XP, only to have this come up. I'm wondering if it was even the hard drive in the first place, now

Can SOMEONE help? What do you need to know?

Thank you VERY much!

JenQuote from: Chidori on July 19, 2008, 05:53:39 PM

(there was a funny spark when I first powered it up),

Hi everyone, can anyone explain to me how does Group or User policy works. I'm USING windows xp PRO sp2.

thank you,
TECHHUNTER. Group policy is setting policies for your accounts....

You might want to have a look here:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=what+is+group+policy&btnG=Google+Search

Anything specific you want explaining? Thank you for your response!! , yes , ACTUALLY , I want to have step by step instuctions on how to disable the taskmanager using the group/user policy. I want to know how to do this on both ADMINISTRATOR and LIMITED account.


Not sure about a limited account but Google is the way to go

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=disable+task+manager+in+gpedit&btnG=Google+Search

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kbase/WindowsTips/WindowsXP/UserTips/Customization/EnableDisableTaskManagerinWindowsXPHomePro.htmlThank you for those urls. I've learned something No problem.

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 19, 2008, 11:05:17 AM

Google is the way to go

Hi, I've been having some what-seems-to-be harddisk stop errors. I have been trying to do a Windows Recovery and if won't let me.
Message - "One of the files containing the system's registry data had to be RECOVERED by use of a log or alternate copy. The recovery was successful."
But it takes ages to log into windows, even after start-up, and this message keeps coming up every TIME I restart, and system restore keep saying that it cannot restore, no changes have been made to my system.
For some reason also, it keeps saying some new hardware has been found. It doesn't specify which, and I've checked device manager... no signs of anything foreign there.

Any help or suggestions, please help me.Try starting with Safe Mode and doing a system restore to one week ago. Does this work?Post alot more info on the machine; what happened prior to this and any new programs or hardware installed and someone will be along shortly...Hey I tried allsorts with SafeMode. I have a feeling it's not my harddisk, just the installation of Windows when I LAST reformatted must have had a few bugs... for instance, the standard installation of windows brings it's own zip utility, this one didn't have it. There seemed to have been problems with registry, cause THINGS were just not on.
I hadn't installed anything new when I started having the stop-bluescreen errors, I was just on MSN messenger, and all of a sudden, chaos!
Do you guys think I need a new hard disk? I have now reformatted it again and hopefully no more problems will happen after updates and drivers installed. I just hope it was a one-off thing and not the hard disk.
What do you guys think?What is your OS? Is it an XP?

And also, as what Patio said we need more info about your PC. Please read this

Good LUCK and keep us posted after your reformat! Quote from: InfadaStone on July 20, 2008, 06:36:17 AM

What do you guys think?

I have unlocker installed on my right mouse button. On almost all my files or folder I right click on I can SEE and use the unlocker button. Yesterday, I noticed that when I click on any file in the Temporary files folder, the unlocker button is gone. Has this ever happened to anyone else?What location of temp folder? Windows version?Windows XP SP3 I've ATTACHED two pictures. I hope they will explain what I'm writing about.

[recovering disk space -- attachment deleted by admin]Second picture

[recovering disk space -- attachment deleted by admin]This is very good question, and I can only GUESS the answer. I don't know, if this is correct answer.
Temporary Internet Files folder is the cache for IE. I suspect, Unlocker may not treat them as real files, since in FACT they are just copies of web pages, you visit.
I looked for any contact at Unlocker web page (to ASK a question), but I couldn't find any.Why would there be a need to use Unlocker on these files anyways ? ?
I believe Broni's suspicions are correct though.I was just curious as to why this was the only folder where the unlocker had disappeared.Because it's a Temp folder...EDIT: If it isn't a Windows file then it is 'seen' differently by Unlocker.
If you chose Delete and it was locked you would then get this.

Click to enlarge.



Folder/file doesn't have to be locked for Unlocker to show up under right click menu (post #3)

I's one of those that's clear in my head but explaining it is tough since I don't know the right terms to use. It depends on where and what the file is on how Windows "sees" it. It's no biggie. I was just curious. I guess the answer is that it's a temp folder.Don't worry, Dave.
I provided my guess, but I'm still curious, too.

you MEAN...like a pre-set signature on documents?

that...isn't exactly the same as COMPUTER profiles.I agree with JXY. Removing the profile might not get rid of the signature and you may be stuck with it forever without that account.

Can you tell us what printer you have?In WINDOWS EXPLORER, in C:\Documents and Settings, what username is listed? Yours, or the other guy?
If the other guy, it can't be changed without reinstalling Windows.
I know exactly what it is, a signature or a profile. But whenever I print something, on the bottom of the page appears something like Canon/XYZ/document1.doc, where XYZ is the name of the user.

How do I get that XYZ to be replaced with my name or profile? Beside, in documents and settings, there is a folder for XYZ, like there is for the current users on the computer, Administrator and guest. Thats what leads me to believe its a profile

if you're talking about word documents, could the previous user be using MS Word's Letter Wizard or one of its default templates?

just a thought...

and, is your account also an administrator? if so, did you install your printer software using your account?

if not, then perhaps you might want to try re-installing the printer software using your account. just another thought...

also, there might be a built in SETTING in your printer software, which automatically prints the directory of the file at the bottom of the document?

I have MS XP operating system. Currently, when I try to utilize Windows MEDIA Player, the tab shows up on the TASKBAR but I am unable to view the player, though I can HEAR the sound. When I right click the taskbar tab and minimize Windows Media Player, the program seems to be coming from the right side of my monitor but offscreen. If I right click the tab and try to move the program, the mouse cursor disappears from the screen and as I hold the left mouse BUTTON down and drag to my left, a 4 way cursor comes on to the screen from the right but without the Windows Media Player. Why is this happening and what do I do to correct it

I also noticed that the mouse cursor will deadend at the top and left side of my display screen before going off the screen. It will go just past the screen view and out of sight on the bottom portion of the display. But the cursor seems to go for some distance past the viewing area of the display on the right side of the display screen.

Thanks,
DeejayDid you try System Restore?Tried restore with no good results.

I was trying my first attempt at backing-up my PC files to a zip DRIVE source, but loaded all the back-up files back onto my {only} hard drive:C, not {compressed}! {How do I SAFELY REMOVE the 1,112,000GB of back-up files off my hard drive to save drive SPACE!}} NOTE A: PC/ 98'dell dimension L400c desktop/ 98 windows 98se/ Total max Drive C: 4,000,000GB/ NoteB: I did successfully download my back-up files to my Zip drive disc's the second attempt! THANKS!I am afraid I don't fully understand what is happening.

What's with {all} and {max } and {compressed}?

Also, 2,400,000GB cannot be right.

We need more info on what you want to accomplish.Quote from: beanodino1 on July 20, 2008, 05:18:54 PM

but loaded {all} the back-up files back on to my Drive C: !

Last night, I had a blackout and when everything CAME back again, the computer was working fine, but the next day I turned on the computer and it says: Sorry, the computer didn't SHUT down PROPERLY. I did the system check and everything but it still says the same thing. Please HELP me.


My model is a Dell OptiPlex GX 1.So every time you turn on the computer, it gives a message checking the disk or what?

What Operating System?We apologize, but Windows did not start succesfully. I enter Start Windows and it restarts, but it goes back to the same thing.Do you have the Windows CD?I think so. But just in case, what do I do when I get it?

EDIT: I don't have it.Try and borrow one from a friend because I think you will need to perform a REPAIR Install.

More info here:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

I'm running XP Home. I've not installed SP3 or made any changes lately. Today I boot up and when I go to any website instead of PICTURES or graphics, I get a small box in the upper left hand corner with an x in it. I'm a novice on these things. I don't KNOW if this is related to Java, Axtive X or what. Any help given this 'pilgrim' is appreciated. RamblinManIs this Firefox or Internet Explorer?

Download CCleaner
When you install it, make sure Temporary Internet Files and Cookies are check for Internet Explorer and Internet Cache for Firefox.
Check System --> Temporary Files and run the Cleaner.

Post back with results. If CARBON's advice doesn't work, and, if it's IE, try here: http://www.windowsbbs.com/internet-explorer/34960-fix-dreaded-red-x.htmlCarbon Dioxide, I already have and use CCleaner. This isnt helping. ThankxAll right, try Broni's suggestion then.Sorry, yes I'm running IE. Broni, I went to your link, I'll try to follow their fix but it looks a little like Greek, I'm a novice REMEMBER. Thank you, I'll let you know.You can do it. Just 4 steps.
To open Registry Editor, go Start>Run, type in:
regedit
Click OK.Broni, I got it fixed. The first fix at your link had to do with the registry. I couldnt even find the registry editor! But on down the page it suggested that the problem may have to do with add-ons. I found add ons and disabled a few that didnt look familar. Fixed the dreaded red x! Thank you for your help RamblinMan Very good I am new and could really use some help hereQuote from: BWilson on July 20, 2008, 06:12:29 PM

I am new and could really use some help here

Hi EVERYONE, can anyone can give me the procedures on how to disable the proxy server settings using the registry editor. thanks in advance.. ..............why?Actually i just want to know, how to do it.. hehehe..by the WAY i'm using windows XP pro sp2..can you help pleaseHave you TRIED Google?

hey everyone, my ex boyfriend worked on my computer this week, and now we had a terrible break up. We will not be seeing each other anymore. This is the first time I have been on it since he worked on it. My problem is I can't view any pictures on the net at all, can anyone give me any IDEAS. I am totally clueless to this kind of stuff. We need more INFORMATION, Please look here.Right click Internet Explorer go to properties, go to advanced scroll down to multimedia and MAKE sure ,show pictures, is checked.we cant REALLY properly diagnose your problem unless we know what has been changed within your computer.....

I'm a beginner with PROBLEMS. Backed up hard drive before changing it. Used back up cd's that came with the computer but they don't have all of the information and programs and WORK books that I have gathered over the past few years.
Can I do a restore from the Maxtor external drive even though I have things on the hard drive or do I have to erase the hard drive and start over? When I open the Maxtor drive I see 3 listings: 1 is for the Maxtor drive, 1 for the c drive and 1 for the system restore. Which of them do I use to restore everything? If I have to erase the hard drive and start over, how should I do that?
As I said, I'm a beginner and stationed overseas and i need help.
Windows XP

Kenwe need your computer specs.... e.g. operating system, model of external hdd, memory, hdd

welcome 2 CH :-)Quote from: carken on July 21, 2008, 12:52:41 AM

Backed up hard drive before changing it. Used back up cd's that came with the computer but they don't have all of the information and programs and work books that I have gathered over the past few years.

Windows XP

Ken

My wife and I SHARE the same laptop. We each have our own username and password. Recently my email QUITE WORKING. I can not receive or send any messages. My wife's continues to work fine. We are using Outlook Express and Windows XP
Any suggestions?can you connect to internet explorer? Dis able your firewall. If you can get into internet explorer type in 192.168.0.1 enterIs this a company email we´re talking about? Have you checked your account settings? Is your outgoing / incoming server correctly configured?I did this and it didn't seem to work. ThanksIt's a personal laptop we USE at homei would call your internet service providerDid you try doing a system restore?call your internet provider and check your settings against what they tell you. you might have accidently changed an important setting.Try going to your firewall settings and go to "allowed applications" etc. and add Outlook. First check if it is in the banned applications. Most firewall software has the option to do this.garystin's wifes account still works. If the firewall was blocking the mail program, wouldent his wifes account not work???It mightnt. I think if he uses 2 different user accounts, they work in different ways. I know on my home computer, if I install any software, its not installed on the other user a/c's.

I have two files that I cannot access one is a temp file ~DFB*.tmp 16kb the other a fb_*.lck file. 256kb. I am running microsoft xp service pack 3 my system is a HP media Center 4mb of ram 256 video card.

When I attempted to access the above files using "run command %temp%" I attempt to open the files and I receive the following message : "the process cannot be accessed because it is being used by another process".

I have not been able to find out which program writes the file and what the files consist of. My next choice would be to use DOS commands running in the safe mode but not sure how to write the code. It has been awhile but I have used basic dos commands in the past for writing batch files and such. Where do the files reside - what directory (folder); complete path?

Why are you concerned about them?What kind of command is "run command %temp%"?
How do you expect to open .tmp file?%temp% in the run command shows all of my temp. internet files from here I delete all of these files. The fb_1512.lck file
and the ~DFB17C.tmp files I am not able to delete or access. I believe they may be associated with malware of some sort.
The folder path is C:\document and settings\HP_administrator\Local Settings\Temp, files in this temporary folder are meant to be temporary for some reason I am not able to delete or read the file the lck file is 256k in size and the ~DFB file is 16 KB in size.

The other interesting aspect is that part of the file NAMES keep changing the fb_xxxx.lck and the ~DFBxxxx.tmp.
Any ideas what they could be? In safe mode I can delete the ~DFBxxxx.tmp file and the fb_.lck file is not there. Once I go to standard windows the files appear with different numbers and so it goes.

I have been dealing with these files for about 6 months, no one has offered a single idea what they are or who they belong to. I looked at all of my start up files and nothing out of the ordinary is there.

I suspect I have some hidden files that are not coming up, the other problem I also noticed is that when I do a msconfig file change I get a message that I am not authorized, however the CHANGES do get made in SPITE of it.......Again any ideas would be welcome. http://filext.com/file-extension/lck
Extension: LCK
Lock File
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Various programs use this extension; too many to list individually. Take clues from the location of the file as a possible pointer to exactly which program is producing the file. The file's date and time can also help if you know which programs you were running when the file was written.

Any particular concern about those files?

What is ACT?

%temp% in the run command shows all of my temp. internet files from here I delete all of these files. The fb_1512.lck file and the ~DFB17C.tmp files I am not able to delete or access. I believe they may be associated with malware of some sort.

the ~DFA, ~DFB, etc files are created by Windows and are normal. You should be able to delete any with a file date older than the current day. The fb ... lck file sounds like a Mozilla Firebird lock file. Are you using this browser?

The lck file and ~DFB files are older than a day unless I perform a certain sequence, which I have not really looked at. I do not have Mozilla loaded in as a browser. I have McAfee as my antivirus and spyware provided by comcast. I also have two registry repair programs (paid subscriptions) I also keep my system clean and clear of clutter. So it is baffling, Is there a program that monitors each process as it is loaded into start up that could be viewed?

When I download a file from the internet, my download dialog box shows up, continues to end then disappears and then winzip starts. I don't KNOW what I changed, but I would like the dialog box to stay up so I can have the option to send it to another directory or open or save. If this MAKES sense. I've checked winzip and the only thing that does it, is if i disassociate .zip files with winzip. The dialog box will stay shown then, but then I don't have a right click menu item for winzip in the context menu. Any help appreciated.

TIAAre you USING Internet Explorer?I'm using IE7.Download a file like over 1 MB in size and when you get the downloading window, check the tick-box.

(you can download this, I just recently uploaded it for another user.)

EDIT: look down.Okay since I don't use Internet Explorer, I had a try.

Right Click this file and click Save Target As
Save it to Desktop but while it's downloading, uncheck this tick box:
when you click on a download link.... you should see a box COME up as attached

[recovering disk space -- attachment deleted by admin]Thanks, that did it.Congrats.

Hey Pat, how come your attached picture is huge?

When typing or entering text/data cursor will automatically jump back
at start or some other random point. How do you turn this off? Makes
it almost impossible to type or enter data on anythingLet me guess.....Is this a laptop?yes it is - i have had it for sometime and it just startedI am GOING to have to go but thanks for trying to help me Brian
maybe I will catch you here again - I will TRY my best to find you- I am
having problems just typing this..............I don't know if this may be the problem or not but do you think you might be touching the touch pad when you're typing?
I know I've done it a few times on my COUSINS laptop.you know what? You might be right I am going to check this out
and SEE if this is the problem - I am typing this now and not having
any problem at all - Dam - You are genius for sure. Thanks for all of
your help................... No problem. OK - I really do MEAN thanks I hope this is the problem. I am going to
try and pay attention to what I am doing and see if this will helpDon't forget to post back. OK - I will try - thanks again for helping this old guy
this seemsto to be a good site for friendly people and
help - I will try to learn more on how to communicate.

Briandepending on the brand of laptop, you can set it so that it doesnt recognise your palm as input. I dont know where this setting would be for your laptopYou could also disable the touch-tapping if you don't need/want it.My laptop cannot disable the touch pad but I can disable the touch tapping. So that's what the check box was for...

hi guys and GIRLS to.. pls help to solve my problem.
me PC cant detect the LAN card that i newly added.
I've been change a new LAN card but STEEL it was not detected too..

did you install drivers (I am assuming you mean LAN Card?)You Lan Card or network card, right ?

Are you talking about a laptop or desktop?

Have you tried to put the lan card in different slot to see if you get a respond from the computer?

Do you know if that Lan card is working properly of not (is it new or used).

CheersWhat is "land card"?Quote from: Broni on July 18, 2008, 10:28:21 AM

What is "land card"?

hi guys and girls to.. pls help to solve my problem.
me pc cant detect the land card that i newly added.
I've been change a new land card but steel it was not detected too..

I'm using XP Home edition. After a lightning storm (coincidence or not I don't know), neither IE or Firefox will load anything at all (page not found), but AOL explorer is going full speed. What can this be? I ran Spybot and MCafee, reformatted just 3 weeks ago...What could it be?Hmmmm....have you downloaded any new programs recently from when it worked fine to this point?Nope, no new programs...tried system restore to a previous date....and about 4 VIRUS scans...I reformatted just a few weeks ago too, everything was fine.

I can say that when I run a test on speedtest.net that the "ms ping" is around the 150's as OPPOSED to the usual 40's-60's before, and the download speed just rapidly goes by in a shakey, unusual WAY, thought it still SHOWS a good 9 out of 10 megs, which isn't full speed but still..what are you trying to download that its running at that speed? are you using any P2P programs?try resetting internet explorer (if you're using IE7 .... ask someone else if you're using ie6.) and make a new profile for firefox.

You lose all your bookmarks/favorites and settings so BACKUP first if you want to save them beforehand.

Try again.Quote

You lose all your bookmarks/favorites

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You lose all your bookmarks/favorites

Not true.
For info about IE reset, read here: http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/06/12/628499.aspx

I shut down my pc for a week to GO on vacation. I got BACK and turned it on and tried to check email. My computer went into a shut down/restart. It came back on with a BLACK screen that reads Memory test fail. Then after 2 minutes the black screen starts to go crazy with lines both black and white and color to the point where you see nothing but the lines.

I don't know a lot about computers, so any help will be much appreciated. My mother board is a couple of years old. Socket 478 system board with a Pentium 4 processor. Let me know if more specs are needed.
Turn computer off. Open computer CASE. Clean inside, USING can of compressed air.
Ground yourself. Re-seat RAM.

hi
i got win xp sp3 and i installed vista64 on a separate hd but since then when i try to run the windows xp it keeps saying that there is file missing or corrupted: system32/ntoskrnl.exe.
I tried to EXPAND the file from the installation cd and it didnt help. i tried to rebuild the bootcfg but it failed, im sure the hd should be ok

is it possible to install win xp as dual boot after vista is already installed?

if its not solvable it would be good at least if it were possible to set vista as the only OS and somehow turn of the MENU on the START for choosing the os

any help is very appreciated
thanksIt is generally BEST practice to install the latest OS last.

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is it possible to install win xp as dual boot after vista is already installed?

Hello Guys,
Have had this PROBLEM for about a week now... Nothing I input in my usb drives will WORK, meaning usb flash drives, mp3 players, cameras etc. EXCEPT for a usb mouse.Now I even tried the same usb mouse on all the usb ports with correct results. As soon as I insert a hardware into a usb port I get message "safely remove hardware". When I look at the device manager, flash drives shows error as Mass Storage Device -Generic. I wouldn't think that all the flash drives I tried will have the same problem, so I tried reinstalling the usb drivers from the Recovery CD but does not help. Seen on this forum that this can happen while trying to install SP3 for win xp - now this do came up frequently as a win. update and failed on installation. I followed microsoft advise and d/l the file "fixccs" and this didn't help. Checked add/remove programs and sp3 does not exist.


back up you STAFF and reinstall your operating sysytem , good luckyThank You, Guess I have no other choice; second time this has happened to me.... to *censored* with sp 3 and automatic updates..thanks againGo to Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager....
Find every instance of USB Roots and Hubs...
Right click each one and select remove.
You will recieve a warning message...ignore it.
Power down and power back up...Windows willl automatically re-install them.

Beats the HECK out of a re-install of everything.HI Patio, tried uninstalling and let windows reinstal on startup and nothing changed. I did a little researched on different sites and found that once SP3 messes up your machine, only a clean install of win xp will fix it. thanks againSP3 hasn't messed up my machine.

although, now my graphics drivers are installed, but standby button is still greyed out. and whenever i shut xp down, it GETS "it is now safe to shutdown your computer" message. then i have to manually shut it down.

i take my initial comment back. do you have knowledge in doing a clean install of your operating system???Quote from: JXY on July 20, 2008, 09:55:59 PM

SP3 hasn't messed up my machine.

although, now my graphics drivers are installed, but standby button is still greyed out. and whenever i shut xp down, it gets "it is now safe to shutdown your computer" message. then i have to manually shut it down.

i take my initial comment back.

HI Patio, tried uninstalling and let windows reinstal on startup and nothing changed. I did a little researched on different sites and found that once SP3 messes up your machine, only a clean install of win xp will fix it. thanks again

whenever I copy data from CD to system or vice-versa, it TAKES around 50% cpu usage and consequently system starts working in a very slow speed. during which I cant play any video as audio as WELL as video quality become very poor, the mouse pointer MOVEMENT also get slow.
overall, all the running processes becomes slow in same proportion.
any solution?This is very normal as burning data to CD's takes up a ton of resources...
I wouldn't suggest gaming while burning a CD.Quote from: patio on July 20, 2008, 06:15:25 AM

I wouldn't suggest gaming while burning a CD.

Hi,

I bought an HP laptop having vista ultimate . Now i require Xp on the MACHINE.
So i tried installing with a bootable xp cd....

i get a blue screen saying the no DRIVES found ...and the setup aborts..

can someone HELP me...

Vista will not normally allow XP to be installed...post ALOT more info about the machine and someone will be along shortly...You can INSTALL XP in VirtualPC from Microsoft. It is a free download, and RUNS XP inside of Vista. You may need to increase your ram to get decent performace.

Hi.

Just had to do a system restore cos I got infected with both blusod and joke blusod and downloader the other day.

Soooo, I reinstalled everything, got avast anti virus off the net, and then downloaded the latest driver for my graphics card.

What happened? It made everything BAD! SOMEHOW, it reset my COLOUR scheme to 4 bit! So I downloaded a previous driver and that had the same result.

Anyone got any advice? I've been working on it all day and its doing my head in!!

Cheers, guys.

FeenixCan you TRY to Roll Back the driver via Device Manager?

What Operating System are you using?still using xp. Rolled it back using device manager - thing is, the animation I'm getting is jerky as *censored*. Think I may just get a new card - anyone suggest one?

FeenixOK. This is a little strange.

I downloaded the 169 driver for the card and....its working. It didnt work the other day, but now it is. The only difference in my system is that I am now running on wireless internet rather than using a cable to connect to my ROUTER. Could be as simple as having a dodgy cable? Would that have any effect, maybe scramble the download or something?

FeenixIt could be. Try using your cable again and, if the internet is still dodgy, try using a different cable.

hello.
I've been experiencing this strange problem with my pc. Almost everytime i start my pc, xp "resets" itself as if its a fresh copy of windows....the background is set to "bliss" (the default one) ..all desktop icons and settings are gone... the xp silver theme is changed to blue again...and it even asks me to take a tour of windows xp which usually pops up upon fresh installation of windows. moreover the worst thing is that every program goes blank as if its freshly installed too... firefox loses it's bookmarks and asks me to "import bookmarks from IE" (a prompt *again* displayed at fresh installation). Azureus (torrent downloader) lost all the torrents i've added and every option is set to default. i customized taskbar and start MENU... (added quick launch etc) ... switched to default... and messenger doesn't remember my ids... every program is as if its newly installed.. this problem has been bugging me for months... i doubt its anythin related to ram or hd cuz i recently added a new hd and ram and a power supply as well... COMPUTER specs are:

D865GVHZ (recently changed under warranty)
P4 2.8 Ghz (recently changed under warranty)
1.23 GB Ram, 120 GB HD,
running windows xp professional..

Any help would be appreciated...
Thanks in advance....
How do you log on to your computer? Administrator or User? Password?

Sounds like Windows is opening with a "default" profile. How many User Profiles do you show?

If you log on with a different User Profile, does Windows "reset?"Did you make any changes to your system before this started happening? Does it happen every time you restart? Is this a cracked version of Windows? Do you have any virus protection?There's only one user account on my pc and i dun even keep any password for it... apart from it the administrator account exists (which comes on that safe mode THINGY) ... i recently added more ram to my pc but the problem existed even before it.. I've been using AVG Anti-virus but i dun believe its a software problem... my pc's taking more time to boot even before that "windows xp" WINDOW shows up... i flushed my windows and installed a newer version yesterday...yet it's the same... i can't believe it... 1.23 GB of ram and 120 Gb of hd without any program installed on the pc (after re-installation of windows) should take a jiffy... it shouldn't lag this much... often my taskbar and desktop "freezes" as if it's loading a heavy program... when there's actually no program running... i often keep a track of task manager but whenever it "freezes" there's no program running ...the highest CPU usage taken up is by "system idle process" running thru system... obviously meaning there's no program running and everything shud be normal... i have a clue maybe it's due to my hard drive... i bought it recently but it developed some bad sectors...had it repaired from the company (seagate)...it wuz running fine... i m not quite sure if its the same problem... scandisk doesn't show any bad sectors though...help needed...! Quote from: x3cuti0n3r on July 22, 2008, 09:20:51 AM

i flushed my windows and installed a newer version yesterday

Before, my computer doesn't even ENTER the login screen. Now after I deleted a few things from a virus scan, after I login it says finding PREFERENCES in that BLUE box then logging off. It doesn't even let me into my desktop. So BASICALLY I have no way of accessing my computer and even safe mode doesn't work. Is there a way to recover my computer and make it work again?Do you have the Windows CD?

I suggest you preform a Repair Install.
More info here: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Hello, my computer recently stopped working. I get the blue screen of death fairly often, but usually I can just restart and the problem is fixed. However, one popped up yesterday, and like usual I try to restart, but when the Windows XP logo comes up (with the little loading bar under it) it loads for a while and then automatically goes to a blue screen every time. Before this, though, it tells me to pick an option out of these: Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, Safe mode with command prompt, Last good configuration, and start windows normally. No matter which of these I pick, it ENDS up going to the blue screen no matter what. I can't do anything but get into the setup options by PRESSING F2 and that does me no good.

This is what the blue screen says everytime:

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

Disable or uninstall any antivirus, disk defragmentation, or backup utilities. Check your HARD drive configuration, and check for any updated drivers. Run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption, and then restart your computer.

Technical information:
*** STOP: 0x00000024 (0x00190203, 0x82751c00, 0xC0000102, 0x00000000) "

And that's it. But I have no clue if I can even do anything it tells me to do since my computer won't start up! Is there any way to fix this? Would I need an XP disk?Disconnect from the internet, disable all anti-virus, anti-spyware programs.

Start>Run, type cmd, enter; type chkdsk c: /f, , enter; this assumes that your system drive is C:, if not, substitute the correct drive for C:.

After chkdsk runs, do a shutdown (not re-boot) wait 15 seconds and power on.

Post back.

Best of luck!Do you have your Windows XP CD?
If so, boot from the CD first, and after your computer loads XP setup, then run recovery console...
Select your system drive to be repaired then type chkdsk /f or /r
Good luck!
Keep us posted! The poster may not be able to do that, since he's stuck with BSOD.
That 024 error, may indicate, as you suspect, some bad sectors on HD, or system file corruption.
I'd do two things:
1. Run free diagnostic program available form HD manufacturer site: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287
...if HD checks out OK, I'd go for...
2. Windows repair: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htmYeah, I can't really do anything because I can't start the computer...

So I need my XP CD? It was already installed on my computer when I got it, so sadly I don't. I do know it was running SP2 however.Are you hearing any beeps while it tries to start?Hard drive diagnostic tool creates self-booting CD.Quote from: SuperDave on July 21, 2008, 08:11:13 PM

Are you hearing any beeps while it tries to start?

So XP has "System Restore" that allows me to go back in time and use a copy of the registry from a previous point in the past. Any downside or possible issues to this? Seems easy enough right?

Thanks,

ScottWelcome to the CH forums.

System Restore has the reputation of not working when it's really needed. I have experienced a few (less than 5) occasions when the Restore Points created automatically could not be USED, only those created manually would perform. Not only does System Restore restore the XP registry, it restores many system files. My PREFERENCE is to have System Restore disabled, others will have other preferences.

If you are only concerned with Registry Backup and restore I recommend the Erunt utility which, in my case, runs automatically on the first boot of each day allowing registry restore to that time if necessary.

Good luckQuote from: srj19 on July 22, 2008, 12:47:27 PM

So XP has "System Restore" that allows me to go back in time and use a copy of the registry from a previous point in the past. Any downside or possible issues to this? Seems easy enough right?

Thanks,

Scott

I am using Windows XP Pro-Serv. PAK 2 with Internet Explorer. Something has been erased from my Internet Explorer and I am unable to connect to my on-line banking site. I am also unable to download any version of IE from the Microsoft site. It seems that the banking site is the only web site that I cannot connect to. I can connect to almost anything else. One strange THING. I have tried to download Mozilla Foxfire and have downloaded it successfully, but it will not run---it seems to be blocked in some way. It will not even START up though it appears to have loaded successfully. Why doesn't it work? I thought I might try to get to my banking site using it.
I do have a back up of my system on another media drive that can restore to a point before this occured. But I am inexperienced. To use this backup, will I need to erase my "C" drive? I am using StorageSync Backup Software with the external drive media.
Just one other point. Does anyone know how to save the ADDRESSES of "Favorites" in Internet Explorer. If I have to delete IE, I need to make sure I have the addresses (perhaps that I can print out) of my favorite sites so that I can get back to them after perhaps doing a restore of some type. My backup has these sites preserved but I would like another way to keep the addresses in addition to the backup I have.
Thanks for any help====JLDYou can open all the other web sites and even download stuff but you can install another browser? Or UPDATE the version you have now?

I would be looking for a virus or malware. What anti viruse program are you running? Also do you have any spyware software running on your machine?

are you using ie7? If you are, try resetting it. And backup your favorites if you want to be sure you don't lose them.

See if that can get you connected to your bank site.

Then I suggest you give your computer a checkup. Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware or EMSI's A-Squared free seems to be good programs --> just update them before you give it a run.

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If you want more help with malware specifics, shoot a message here to Broni or Patio or Evilfantasy and they will check for you.Have you contacted the Bank ? ?
What are your browser security settings at ?you could try an alternative browser such as safari Quote from: programming_pat on July 22, 2008, 08:48:31 PM

you could try an alternative browser such as safari

Ok here is my dilemma. A friend had my computer for a time, and during a storm lost electricity. Upon rebooting, he kept getting an error that stated: “Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: System32\drivers\Ntfs.sys


I thought perhaps the hard drive might have been damaged, so I checked it in another machine and it was fine. So then I tried reinstalling windows, and upon booting from the cd I get this error:

“The file Dac2w2k.sys is missing or corrupted”


So I am at a loss as to what to try next...I’ve googled that file and tried the update from mylex, etc. but I can’t even access anything within the pc to replace the file. I also tried running the drive on another machine to replace the file that way, but I can’t even FIND that file anywhere in the Windows directory. Any ideas? Thanks!

By the way I am running XP Pro.Do you have the Windows Pro CD?With a problem like this, it might be less of a hassle to backup everything on the drive, reformat, and then reinstall Windows. After spending a week trying to fix an un-bootable hard drive, I have finally DECIDED to resort to this tactic for my own computer. It isn't the most ideal method, but it's certainly better than having no computer at all.Yep I have the cd, and I can't reinstall at all...as I cannot get past the error screens to do so. The hard drive is fine, as I tested it in another machine.0. More information might be helpful. See here

1. Quote from: servo2112 on July 22, 2008, 06:08:59 PM

I thought perhaps the hard drive might have been damaged, so I checked it in another machine and it was fine.

Hello

Quick question

Does anyone know how i can program my laptop to read regular time and not military time. I have already been to the control panel and tried the 'date and time' area and it says the regular time but the bottom right hand corner of my screen still shows it in military time.

Thanks in advance for your help,
christinaWelcome to CH.

To change military time to STANDARD time

Go to Start > Control Panel > Regional and Language Options
Click the Customize button
Select the Time tab
In the Time Format area use the down arrow to select: h:mm:ss tt
Click Apply
Click OK
Click Apply
Click OK

Restart the computer. It's funny, because it's only in America that PEOPLE think the 12 hour clock with AM/PM is "standard" for time on a PC. Here in Europe, 24 hour time is pretty standard. We don't call it "mililtary" time either.
Thank you so much...this was driving me nutzo...i really appreciate your answer and your time evilfantasy!


Dias de verano: and it is funny the european difference...i just dont feel like thinking about what time it is when i look at the so called military time...maybe its lazy but it so ingrained into my brain the american standard time...cant help itIn Thailand, they don't use 24-hour (military) time and they also do something a bit strange... they also divide the day into four 6 hour periods.Quote from: quaxo on July 22, 2008, 09:23:22 PM

In Thailand, they don't use 24-hour (military) time and they also do something a bit strange... they also divide the day into four 6 hour periods.

In Thailand, they don't use 24-hour (military) time and they also do something a bit strange... they also divide the day into four 6 hour periods.

Dias de verano: and it is funny the european difference...i just dont feel like thinking about what time it is when i look at the so called military time...maybe its lazy but it so ingrained into my brain the american standard time...cant help it

Quote from: quaxo on July 22, 2008, 09:23:22 PM

In Thailand, they don't use 24-hour (military) time and they also do something a bit strange... they also divide the day into four 6 hour periods.

How are they numbered and designated? E.g., what would 9 PM (2100) be?

Quote from: quaxo on July 22, 2008, 09:23:22 PM

In Thailand, they use 24-hour (military) time and they also do something a bit strange... they also divide the day into four 6 hour periods.

How are they numbered and designated? E.g., what would 9 PM (2100) be?

Hello everybody, I have an Issue installing the Windows XP Professional SP2 OS on my new PC. It has installed by default Windows Vista Home, but I would like to install Windows XP.

The point is that my PC (Packard Bell Imedia D7221) comes with a new featured devices for me:

- USB SCSI Hard Drive
- USB SCSI DVD-ROM

I don't know why, but the boot XP boot loader starts PERFECTLY until it finish, because it shows me the old fashioned Windows BLUE Screen and don't start the OS installation menu.

Please I need your help!!!

Best Regards!!are you SAYING that you're trying to dual boot vista and xp?

or do you want to replace vista with xp?

either way, i think it would be good if you explained how you went about installing xp.Well, I'm trying to install WXP with Vista, everyone in one partition. The point is that the WXP installation menu doesn't start.

I think is a compatibility stuff between WXP and the HDD.

I've been read in other web sites and the solution is to get a fixed XP installation including the OAS SCSI USB drivers.

But I'm still in troubleQuote

Well, I'm trying to install WXP with Vista, everyone in one partition.

Hello,

The PROBLEM - After my computer is on about 4-5 hours it experiences a "fatal error" and shuts down windows.

What I have found out so far - In the task manager there are 44 processes running (this stays about constant) and 480 threads running (this stays about constant). However, the number of handles running starts about 9000 (when first booting up) and continuously rises about 5 a second. This means the available memory continuously GOES down. The commit charge starts about 300M/1224M. When the total commit charge reaches the limit commit charge the computer shuts down windows. It takes about 4 hours or so after tuning it on and the number of handles has reached 72000 by this point.

The CPU Usuage stays low. It's currently 10% as I type this. I have tried manually ENDING different processes. My thinking is that maybe one of them is making the handles go up but no matter what I close the handle number is still rising.

Computer info:
Dell
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80 GHz
Windows XP, Professional, Version 2002, Service Pack 2
504 M RAM
37 GB hard drive with 8GB free


How the problem seemed to start about a month ago. I ran out of hard drive space so I deleted years worth of photos. The problem seemed to be there afterwards. May be coincidence - not sure. I don't really know much about this.

Any ideas, advice, or things to try would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Barbvirus check would be a good plan.
Wow - what a great analysis! Kudos

Sounds like a program or service with bad memory management. Does Task Manager show any programs running while the Handles count increases? If so, which programs?

See if you still have a swap file set up after "running out of hard drive space"
- Start>Control Panel>System>Advanced tab>Performance-settings>Advanced tab>Virtual Memory-change>Choose "Let Windows manage" or "System manage" ->Set, then "Okay" out. Re-boot.

See what happens to the Handles count if you boot into Safe MODE. Likewise, in 'Normal" mode, try this: Start>Run> type msconfig, enter>on the General tab, select the 'Diagnostic Startup' option, "okay" and re-boot.

Advise back.

EDIT: Dias and I posted at the same time - start with an av scan, if you haven't already.

I have an IPOD TOUCH and cannot download the CONTACTS from my OUTLOOK address book. I have been advised I have export it to Outlook Express but cannot find a FREE download. What should I do?

I am using Windows XP Home Edition with SP3.

Many processes are shown as being at "Normal" priority,
but only winlogon.exe plus TWO others are at "High Priority".

If I try to turn it down to "Normal" or "Low" I am warned this could cause system instability - BUT this is a general disclaimer against any CHANGE to any process.

Is it actually safe for me to turn this particular process down to "Normal" or "Low" ?
What consequences should I expect ?

NB what I am hoping for is that the Windows Start up Log-In screen will patiently wait for the COMPLETION of the boot-up SEQUENCE, waiting until the System Restore services etc. etc. are fully armed and ready for action before I am given the opportunity to submit my password and log in. I have determined that it is the CRAZY haphazard launching of the log in Start up processes before completion of the initial boot-up that causes my SYSTRAY to lose icons and have nothing other than the clock.

Regards
Alan.

NO I DIDN'T SAY I WOULD POST LINKS TO WINDOWS XP AT ALL BUT JUST ASKING IF THE PERSON NEDED A COPY CAUSE I SURE DON'T NEED IT ANYLONGER CAUSE I HAVE 4 COPYS.I don't care...
STOP posting in all caps.

Quote

You need to try it with a PS2 keyboard...

Yes, you need to actvate your Windows O.S. within 30 days of installing, or it will quit working properly. When it asks if you want to activate Windows, click on the affirmative answer. It will have a drop-down box of several different countries. Highlight you country (U.S.) and it will give you 2-3 numbers to call. You will probably want to call the toll-free number. You need to be in front of your computer. The process is quite simple and shall only take 5-10 minutes.
I always activate by phone, because I've had to reactivate the same computer several times, and if I do it over the internet, it will say I've done it too many times and won't let me PROCEED.

hi with regards to drmsucks windows xp has already been activated the day it was installed so why would i need to call ms,

hi there when i turn on my pc i get my log in logo and enter my password then a message appears saying this copy of windows must be activated with microsoft before you can log on - do you want to activate windows now yes or no
when i press yes a screen says windows is already activated press ok to exit - when i press ok it then logs me out

Also it wont let me start up in safe mode

any ideas
many thanks
juan

I have a desktop PC that WAS running Windows XP. For no apparent reason, now, on power-up, it is stuck in some sort of loop... Initially comes up with the blue screen "We apologize for the inconvenience..." but the 30 second countdown finishes, goes to a black screen showing it's "loading"... then goes back to the "Inconvenience" screen, and continues looping. Prior to the "Inconvenience" screen, I am able to hit "F1" and it brings up the Phoenix Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility", but I have no idea what if ANYTHING to change.
My questions: (1) How can I make a backup CD of files I do not wish to lose, and (B) how can I enable Windows XP to operate? I assume I'll need to use the "System Restore" disk to reset everything, but is there any way to recover specific files prior to that step?Can you get onthe computer via Safe Mode?

Do you happen to have another computer handy?

What kind of computer is this? (desktop or laptop)

Also, do you have the Windows CD?The problem unit is a desktop, and the only possible CD's I have are Disks 1 & 2 that say "Quick Restore" (Version 1, 1999), and they came with a different desktop PC (but same brand), which I am on now, in the next room from the looping unit. And I have tried every screen I can jump to during this "cycling", including F8 (Advanced Options Menu), and also can bring up the Recovery Console, but no matter which option I enable on any screen, it returns to the same cycling loop... You can back up the files on the broken computer if you REMOVE the Hard Drive and hook it up on the other computer as a Slave Drive. Then you can access the hard drive in My Computer and copy everything off.

Do you have the Windows XP CD? (can you borrow one)
I don't think those Quick Restore DISCS will do anything.No, I do not have the Windows XP disks. XP came pre-installed. I do have a NEW hard drive, so swapping those out will allow me to be ready to resinstall the OS when I locate a source.
Thanks for all your help on this, CD!!!!!!!The Restore partition contains everything you need to take the machine back to Day One status...i would suggest contacting the manuf. for instructions on how to create the Recovery CD.
Then i would install it on the new drive since if you do it on thew old drive all your data and PROGRAMS will be gone...
Then hook up the old drive as a slave after everything is running properly and rescue your data...

Hi, I have NEVER posted here, but I thought maybe this SITE could help me figure out what is going on with my computer. I have not been having any problems, but I have about 90 or so random file folders in the C: folder. The all are made up of random letters and numbers and when you open them there is just a text file with what looks to me is jibberish. I was on the phone with tech support a while ago (for something unrelated which has since been solved) and they said that was abnormal but not to delete them if I wasn't having any problems. Can I just delete these? Here is a screenshot of some of them.

Oops I just realized the pic was too blurry, but you get the idea.What directory are they in ? ?
Or are you saying they are in the root of C:\ ?Correct, they are under the C drive in My Computer. Open one of those folders, and post a screenshot.Quote from: computermoron on September 20, 2008, 11:59:51 AM

Oops I just realized the pic was too blurry, but you get the idea.

I wanted to format my computer, so I backed up all my important data on DVDs. My most important folder was about 5Gb large, so I zipped the file in order for it to fit on DVD. But now that I have formateed my computer, I cannot open the file. It is telling me that the file is corrupted. Its gona send me mad!!
What can be the problem? Is it because before I used Windows XP SP2 and now I am using SP1 ? cannot think of any other REASON

Thanks BEFOREHAND for any suggestions.First, I would install SP2.

Second, I would try to unzip the file using a PROGRAM called 7-Zip.
http://www.7-zip.org/Zip files do sometimes GET corrupted, usually during copying, burning or downloading. Sometimes (not always!) they can be repaired using software.

You could try this program

http://www.objectrescue.com/products/objectfixzip/

or look here

http://www.google.co.uk/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&=&q=repair+corrupted+zip+file&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

Quote from: SimonA

Is it because before I used Windows XP SP2 and now I am using SP1 ? cannot think of any other reason

I am currently trying to fix my old computer I sold a month ago !! I have a hunch the guy messed with something he should not have !! The moniter turns on but dont respond to computer, the dvd player is not responding at all,the mouse and keyboard arent responding (both USB)! The computer has 2gig ram and duo PROCESSER !! I hear no beeps !! If someone can give me a clue or a hint of what this is let me know !! Also I run Windows XP pro !! I had this computer about a year and had no problems except a couple of months ago I changed the power supply box !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You only need one of these at the end of a sentence ("!") Not EVERY sentence needs one. A period is the usual WAY to end a sentence.

Do hdds, FANS etc spin up? Check all wiring. Try changing power supply. If the guy is claiming it just went wrong, and he did nothing to it, is he asking for his money back?The fans run ! And no he will not get his money back ! Hes had it over a month ! I had no problems with it before ! The wiring looks fine ! I don't have any spare power supply but when my last one went out it didn't do this ! If you sold it to him and it was running at the time then why is it up to you to fix it ? ?
Who knows what he's done to it...

so yesterday my laptop went under a system update and after that these error messages poped up
CREATE socket wsaeinval: an invalid argument was supplied
cfsserv listen error
cfsserv RECV socket initconnect error
rundll error loading C:\windows\system32\spads.dll
ever since then i cant conect to the internet and i really need to get this sorted out
ive tried doing a system restore but it didnt WORK, does anyone know how to fix these? please and thank you

I was TRANSFERRING pix from a memory card onto my pc, and instead of ejecting the card from "my computer" by right clicking it, i clicked "safely remove" by accident.

is there a way that i can reverse this, because not only did it make my G: drive disappear, but also all the other ones (except for my hard drives)

i feel so DUMB cuz i looked everywhere and i can't seem to find a way to reverse this crap...


HELP Did you TRY:
1.) Poping out memory card, putting it back in
2.) Restarting computer
3.) System RestoreI did try popping the memory card out and back in and restarting... not until I did that about 20 million times did they show back up.

thanks so MUCH!No more problems?

I am more EXPERIENCED in Linux/Unix than DOS, but what I want to do is to execute a code that EXPECTS to get additional input from the screen. In Unix, I would write:

executable_name << EOF
input1
input2
...
EOF

but DOS chokes on this (not too SURPRISING. How do I do this with DOS?

I have a dell Laptop with 2 different user accounts on it. My wife will be LOG on her user account, Then when i WANT to get on I'll click switch user GO to my user account after pressing ENTER the screen will pop up then go black and stay LIKE that until i shut down... Any ideas on what to do?more info please only with your account does that?
any program added lately? any problems before?Well other way around too.. If i'm on my user account and she trys to log on her user account it does the same thing... So switching from one account to another it will stay black. Nothing installed or downloaded in a while