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I have two operating systems in my laptop. One is Windows XP Home Edition and the other is Windows XP Professional. I want to erase the Home Edition without harming the Professional files.

How can I do this?

Thanks Depends on how it was ORIGINALLY setup and installed so as you can GUESS we'll NEED alot more INFO...I used my desktop operating disk to install it in the laptop. Both the laptop and the desktop are from Gateway.

The problem started when I got about 18 trojan viruses. I did a recovery that came with the laptop. But I thought I lost everything (including the XP Professional OS) but I didn't. Now when I boot my laptop, a boot menu comes up and I have to choose which operating system. I want to eliminate the XP Home Edition. Additionally, I get a message that the hard drive is full. I believe the XP Home Edition is taking me disk space, which I had prior to the viruses attack.

Thanks

YYes, after doing windows repair I am now able to scan things without it crashing, but I will take your advice about the cleaning right now
Okay, I did the CCleaner, and did another Hijack this, does it look cleaner now?

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 7:16:02 PM, on 9/17/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16705)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device

Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\COMODO\Firewall\cmdagent.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2

\bin\apache.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcLog.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2

\bin\apache.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Wireless Network Monitor\WMP54Gv4.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcAppFlt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvraidservice.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcIp.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\ROXIO\CinePlayer\DMXLauncher.exe
C:\Program Files\COMODO\Firewall\cfp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\V0400Mon.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YAHOOM~1.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\11g USB adapter\Wifiusb.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logishrd\KHAL2\KHALMNPR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aolsoftware.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\usnsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\aawservice.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\Creative Live! Cam\VideoFX\StartFX.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rsvp.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL =

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL =

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page =

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride =

*.local
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program

Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0}

- C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! IE Services Button - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program

Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program

Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} -

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: AVG Security Toolbar - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - C:\PROGRA~1

\AVG\AVG8\AVGTOO~1.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: Veoh BROWSER Plug-in - {D0943516-5076-4020-A3B5-AEFAF26AB263} - C:\Program

Files\Veoh Networks\Veoh\Plugins\reg\VeohToolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: AVG Security Toolbar - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} -

C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\AVGTOO~1.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NVRaidService] C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvraidservice.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAX] "C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe" /tray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07

\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0

\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common

Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software

Update\HPWuSchd.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP COMPONENT Manager] "C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3

\hpztsb09.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PWRISOVM.EXE] C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOVM.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxWatchTray] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\10.0

\SharedCOM\RoxWatchTray10.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DMXLauncher] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\CinePlayer\DMXLauncher.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [COMODO Firewall Pro] "C:\Program Files\COMODO\Firewall\cfp.exe" -h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [V0400Mon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\V0400Mon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AppleSyncNotifier] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device

Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] "C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" /Spoil /RemAdvDef

/Migration32
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSPY2002] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe /SYNC
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32

\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aim6] "C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe" /d locale=en-US ee://aol/imApp

/HIDEBL
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe"

/background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] "C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YAHOOM~1.EXE" -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Veoh] "C:\Program Files\Veoh Networks\Veoh\VeohClient.exe" /VeohHide
O4 - Global Startup: 802.11g USB adapter.lnk = C:\Program Files\11g USB

adapter\Wifiusb.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech SetPoint.lnk = C:\Program

Files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2

\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program

Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} -

C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Services - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program

Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1

\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} -

C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-

f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program

Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} -

C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (Installation Support) - C:\Program

Files\Yahoo!\Common\Yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) -

http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?

1221652530222
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) -

http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownload/srl/2.0.0.1/sysreqlab2.cab
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program

Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1

\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\WINDOWS\system32\guard32.dll,avgrsstx.dll
O23 - SERVICE: Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program

Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common

Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Free8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1

\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: COMODO Firewall Pro Helper Service (cmdAgent) - Unknown owner - C:\Program

Files\COMODO\Firewall\cmdagent.exe
O23 - Service: ForceWare Intelligent Application Manager (IAM) - Unknown owner -

C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcAppFlt.exe
O23 - Service: Forceware Web Interface (ForcewareWebInterface) - Apache Software

Foundation - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache

Group\Apache2\bin\apache.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Logitech Bluetooth Service (LBTServ) - Logitech, Inc. - C:\Program

Files\Common Files\Logishrd\Bluetooth\LBTServ.exe
O23 - Service: ForceWare IP service (nSvcIp) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program

Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcIp.exe
O23 - Service: ForceWare user LOG service (nSvcLog) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program

Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcLog.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation -

C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Roxio UPnP Renderer 10 - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program Files\Roxio\Digital

Home 10\RoxioUPnPRenderer10.exe
O23 - Service: Roxio Upnp Server 10 - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program Files\Roxio\Digital

Home 10\RoxioUpnpService10.exe
O23 - Service: LiveShare P2P Server 10 (RoxLiveShare10) - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program

Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\10.0\SharedCOM\RoxLiveShare10.exe
O23 - Service: RoxMediaDB10 - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio

Shared\10.0\SharedCOM\RoxMediaDB10.exe
O23 - Service: Roxio Hard Drive Watcher 10 (RoxWatch10) - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program

Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\10.0\SharedCOM\RoxWatch10.exe
O23 - Service: SessionLauncher - Unknown owner - C:\DOCUME~1\Baxter\LOCALS~1\Temp\DX9

\SessionLauncher.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program

Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
O23 - Service: WMP54Gv4SVC - GEMTEKS - C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Wireless

Network Monitor\WLService.exe

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End of file - 11817 bytes
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after doing windows repair I am now able to scan things without it crashing

Hello,

my computer is ridulously SLOW and i am having some trouble keeping some of my programs' data on my computer and not just randomly vanishing. I have a very low amount of DISK space and when i try to delete things, it says no space available. I ha tried numerous GOOGLE searches with very minimal success and believe it is time to take things up a notch. Anyone available for a RA seesion perhaps? email me if interested in helping. I could paypal some money for successful helpers if necessary. Preferrably an admin or mod, someone with some rapport built up on the website if possible. Thank you!

Bruce Young
-----------[emailprotected]hotmail.comThe 11th commandment..Thou Shalt Not Post Thy E-mail Address.
Try the below help.

Right click on Recycle bin,go to Properties,choose'Do not move files to recycle bin,Remove files immediately when deleted'

Also, give the 2 below programs at the below links a try.

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

http://www.revouninstaller.com/Click here to find out what information I should add when submitting a QUESTION?

On boot, system froze at Black XP loading screen.
On reboot, I noted this error listed in POST
RAM loads fine, then white Win ME screen flashes (I'm running Win XP Pro!) then circles back to POST.
Recent changes to system:
installed PCI eSATA card over a week ago
installed pair of Corsair VS1BG400C3s and removed the old 512 pair over a week ago
installed Adobe CS3 Master Suite 3 days ago
installed drivers for a Kensington micro Bluetooth adapter, and the adapter is in a USB slot.
I have a 1TB LaCie external drive that I have not yet set up to go in one of the the eSATA ports.

When I installed the memory, the system autodetected and everything was running fine, so I've not messed with manual config.

I'm a novice, so I appreciate any help you can provide! Thanks!


System Info:
Operating System
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (BUILD 2600)
Processor
3.00 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache
Drives
150.76 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
45 approx Gigabytes Hard Drive free space

PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D [CD-ROM drive]
SONY DVD-ROM DDU1621 [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

EPSON Stylus Storage USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 6
IC USB Storage-CFC USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2
IC USB Storage-MMC USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4
IC USB Storage-MSC USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 5
IC USB Storage-SMC USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3
ST3120026AS [Hard drive] (120.03 GB) -- drive 1 -- approx 35 GB free
WDC WD307AA-00BAA0 [Hard drive] (30.76 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WMA2F1072682, rev 10.09K11, SMART Status: Healthy -- approx 15.50 GB free
**** Do I understand correctly that this is currently a parallel ATA setup? I know the board supports a RAID configuration.

MAIN Circuit Board http://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d875pbz/sb/c3176501.pdf

Board: Intel Corporation D875PBZ AAC26680-205
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Intel Corp. BZ87510A.86A.0026.P05.0304231448 04/23/2003
Memory Modules
2 GB DDR SDRAM DIMMs installed (pair of Corsair VSiBG400C3s - PC3200, 400MHz, 184-pin)

Controllers
Standard floppy disk controller
Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers (2x)
Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Bus Adapters
ATI Remote Wonder Controller
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D2
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D4
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D7
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24DE
Intel(R) 82801EB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 24DD
Communications
Intel(R) 536EP Modem***
1394 Net Adapter
1394 Net Adapter #2
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
USB Device

Display
ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 SERIES [Display adapter]
ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 SERIES - Secondary [Display adapter]
Default Monitor
Multimedia
ATI T200 Unified AVStream Driver
Creative Game Port
Creative SB Audigy
Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device
Other Devices
OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
EPSON Stylus Photo RX620
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
USB 2.0 Root Hub
USB Composite Device
USB Mass Storage Device (2x)
USB Printing Support
USB Root Hub (4x)

Norton AntiVirus Version 15.50
Virus Definitions Version 9/7/2008 Rev 21
Last Disk Scan on Monday, September 07, 2008 10:58:08 AM
Realtime File Scanning On

All required security hotfixes (using the 08/12/2008 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary) have been installed.

Quote from: OnTheChesapeake on September 19, 2008, 07:48:47 AM

On boot, system froze at Black XP loading screen.
On reboot, I noted this error listed in POST

a) Did you get an error message? What did it say?

b) Remove all peripherals except mouse and keyboard.

c) I would start by removing the new RAM and re-installing the old. Boot?

d) Leave the old RAM in and remove the eSATA card. Boot?

1) Make certain that both RAM modules are seated properly. -- done

2) Yes, pull the PCI card. -- done and put the game port back in

3) Check that you didn't knock any cables loose! -- done

Good work by drm...
Post specifics on what exactly your major tasks are on this machine and we can better advise on a solid backup strategy...

My Acer aspire was attacked very quickly by the "AntivirusXP2008" virus. Now I am unable to open in Safe mode as recommended by Norton. After choosing any of the safe mode OPTIONS I get the page of code which either freezes or goes into a blank screen. what can I do?How long does the screen of code appear for? It MAKE TAKE a minute for windows to get into Safe Mode.Longer than 1 minute, what MAY be the reason for that?You're not being patient enough...if safe mode has not been used in awhile or if you are recovering from an infection it can take upwards of 12 minutes...
Try again and grab the Adult Beverage of your CHOICE...Thank you, we shall try. That would be coffee...

Can you all tell me where to find on this computer what I need to know??

"List as much about your computer as possible. This includes operating system (what version of Windows you are using), service packs, computer make/model, RAM, hard drive, sound and video cards"

Thanks!Knowing your OS helps initially but let's assume you have XP

Just GO straight to .... --> Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system information ... and check out what that tells you.

You may also find some extra info in Device Manager ...... -->Start - settings - control panel - system properties ... select the hardware tab and then click on button for Device Manager... there you can inspect aspects about each item.Or Download and install Everest Home from by clicking Here and install it.
Run it and have it save a TEXT report...
Copy and paste the Computer Summary portion and we'll know everything we need...

P. S. Thanx for asking AHEAD of time ...most skip this IMPORTANT step.
Then SOMEONE will be along shortly.
Welcome to CH !Some most important info, you can get by holding Windows key, and hitting Pause/Break key.Quote from: Broni on September 17, 2008, 09:53:30 PM

Some most important info, you can get by holding Windows key, and hitting Pause/Break key.

I tried to install video drivers for a ATI Rage 128 video card on a computer running Windows NT 4.0. I downloaded the drivers from Gateway support website but when I tried to install it, there was one FILE it had problems with. I decided to skip the file, finished the installation, it prompted me to restart computer, which I did, but now the computer boots up, GETS to the desktop but then automatically restarts again...how can I fix this?

Please HELP!QUOTE from: tango on September 18, 2008, 01:19:28 AM

I tried to install video drivers for a ATI Rage 128 video card on a computer running Windows NT 4.0. I downloaded the drivers from Gateway support website but when I tried to install it, there was one file it had problems with. I decided to skip the file, finished the installation, it prompted me to restart computer, which I did, but now the computer boots up, gets to the desktop but then automatically restarts again...how can I fix this?

Please help!

Hi Everyone,

Computer 1) is a Aspire AMD Sempron Processor 3000+ 1.81Ghz, 192MB Ram
with windows XP home edition.




Question 1)

Can ANYONE tell me if I can take the hard drive from one computer and put it into another computer.

I PURCHASED another computer and a new hard drive 320Gb
I installed xp pro (everything fine) I then installed XP pro SP2. Now the resolution is terrible. I have tried fixing it and am unable to do anything with it.
When the computer boots up a message Display settings---Your computer's screen resolution and colour depth are currently set to a very low level. You can get a BETTER picture by increasing these settings, to do this click this balloon.
I have done that...............Then it asks do you want windows to automatically correct your screen resolution and colour depth settings? I click yes (nothing happens)
When I go into display properties settings.......Screen resolution is on 640 by 480 pixels and colour quality is lowest (4 bit) You can't change anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This computer is: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.80GHz - 1.79 GHz, 120MB of RAM

I have tried to also install bigpond on this computer, all i get is a grey/black screen, so unable to install.

I not a computer whiz, know a little but obvisiously not enough, any help greatly appreciated.
I'm trying to set one computer up just for the internet and the other for general use.
Problem with computer one is it is running so slow...........
You cannot simply move an XP drive from one machine to the next and expect it to boot properly...this is by design.
Do you have a video card in this machine ? ?
If so re-install the drivers.
If it is onboard video (no card) re-install all your MBoard drivers and re-boot.
Then re-set the settings accordingly.Hi,

I had to re format the drive.
I didn't install windows xp pro SP2 and the resolution is fine, which is what HAPPENED before.
As soon as I installed SP2 resolution shot to pcs so am leaving as is.

I don't intend on CONNECTING this comp to the net or emailing from it.

Many thanks for your help
Tabby I've never seen SP2 wonk out the video settings on a machine...
You may not have needed to format had you try the suggestions but i'm glad you got it running.

Whenever I boot the COMPUTER I get the following two MESSAGE:

Setup_ dll error 103

Unabel to locate system class Java Lang Object

If these are necessary for nornal computer function, where can I get replacements?

Thanks for the help.

BTW

Using WINDOWS 95 on a COMPAQ presario.

This message window appears just before I log into my user account.
The insertion at 0x7c918fca referenced memory at 0x00000010. The memory could not be written, click ok to terminate the program or click cancel to debug the program.
Doing either one does not help.
Any INFORMATION that can help cure this will be appreciated.
I am using Windows Media CenterWelcome to the CH forums.

Where does SVCHOST.EXE figure in the ERROR message you posted? Please post the EXACT error message if the one you posted it is not complete.

Svchost.exe is a necessary part of the XP system but some malware mimics the name.

Please READ this..

This is the exact message in the window and where it shows up let me know if there is any other information I can possible give you.
I have seen that some of svchost.exe files are disabled but I don't seem to be able to enable them.
Thank you for your quick response
RalphQuote

The insertion at 0x7c918fca referenced memory at 0x00000010. The memory could not be written, click ok to terminate the program or click cancel to debug the program.

I have seen that some of svchost.exe files are disabled but I don't seem to be able to enable them.

Svchost.exe is a necessary part of the XP system but some malware mimics the name.

Quote

The insertion at 0x7c918fca referenced memory at 0x00000010. The memory could not be written, click ok to terminate the program or click cancel to debug the program.

Above is the error message you posted but your thread title is svchost.exe - what made you decide that svchost.exe is linked to the error message?

Quote

I have seen that some of svchost.exe files are disabled but I don't seem to be able to enable them.

Where

Quote from: Dusty on September 17, 2008, 03:21:51 PM

Quote

The insertion at 0x7c918fca referenced memory at 0x00000010. The memory could not be written, click ok to terminate the program or click cancel to debug the program.

Above is the error message you posted but your thread title is svchost.exe - what made you decide that svchost.exe is linked to the error message?

Quote

I have seen that some of svchost.exe files are disabled but I don't seem to be able to enable them.

Where

Dusty I am sorry about taking so long to reply and in reading this I see that I made some mistakes in typing it, here is the exact message.

When the window comes up it says svchost.exe Application Error, then the message part is .. The instruction at 0x7c918fea referenced memory at 0x00000010. The memory could not be written Click on OK to terminate the program Click on CANCEL to debug the program, doing either does not change anything.
I went into System Information clicked on Software Environment, clicked on Running Tasks and found these four svchost.exe that were not available
Process Id Priority
svchost.exe 996 8
1208 8
1232 8
3580 8

I thought I had posted this yesterday but I didn't see it so I am reposting this

so my windows completely crashed, is there anyway i can recover the files (pictures) i have on that computer? it was running xp pro and now i just INSTALLED a linux operating systen to try and recover them but that didn't work. HELP PLEASE.... PICS OF MY NEW BABY ON THERE!!!!!What disk space did you install Linux to? Was it the same space that Windows was on?no i made a new partition for the linux but when i'm logged in to linux there is no c: drive present
Hook it up as a slave drive (re-set the jumpers on the drive) into a working machine and retrieve them that way...Quote from: Steller00 on September 19, 2008, 04:55:00 PM

no i made a new partition for the linux but when i'm logged in to linux there is no c: drive present

Hi all,

I have a Aspire Acer Computer, AMD Sempron (tm) processor 3000+
1.81GHz , 192 MB RAM.
It has windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3.

I have the FOUR disc's that CAME with the computer. When I insert disc 1 (hoping to go into mode for formatting it just asks what would I like to istall and gives me a list of windows xp items, eg: Drivers and so on.

I want to format this computer as I have been having too many problems with it.

I do have windows XP professional: Should I just use these cds or try with the acer cds??
If so how do I go about it.

Thanks in advance
Tabby You can format the computer if you BOOT from the XP Disc.Using the Xp pro disk, yes

Is it possible to use the acer DISKS to do this? or just wasting time?
Update to xp pro after to formatting the drive.

Thanks
Tabby Not sure.

What exactly are the Acer discs?

I also have a suggestion. GET at least 512mb RAM.System cd, disk one bootable, 2 - 3 & 4 reovery cd.

As I mentioned when I insert disk one it takes me to windows xp, but if you click on it it just gives you a long list to choose from like: drivers, some programs etc.

With the RAM (comp blonde) would that explain why this comp is so slow.
To get the RAM you suggest (many thanks) what do I need to ask for (purchase)

Tabby I would just ask for another stick of RAM (preferably a 1GB stick but 512mb would do fine.)
-Make sure you have an extra slot on your Motherboard though.

As for formatting, can you try the discs. I think you are looking for the Recovery Discs though.

so i have this acer laptop with valuable files,(Yes keep on hitting me with "You should backup your files!) and I don't anything to back up to. here's getting on to the problem.
So it hits me with a black screen that says safe mode and those choices, here's what happens when I use these options:
Safe Mode: Stops at MUP.sys
Safe Mode with networking:*check above*
Recent settings: check below

Okay, if I hit recent settings, It takes me to a blue screen but not a BSOD, that says it wants to check for disk consistency and the file system is FAT32 *check below*

If I choose to skip it, itll freeze for about a good 1 - 2 minutes, then it goes to a real BSOD for about 3 seconds, then restarts.

If I go along with it, itll take like five hours then itll restart still.

I need a SOLUTION to this!When you choose to START in Safe Mode, it should show a bunch of CODE and freeze there for a few minutes. (it can freeze at that screen for about 10 minutes).

How long are you waiting for?

What Operating System?

What happened before this? (downloads, installs, HARDWARE CHANGES, ect....)

I've been having this problem for a while. Every time I play a game (Half-Life 2 ect.) my computer just shuts down for no particular reason (it's a laptop, btw). I can play for a couple of minutes, then my laptop starts making noices like a vacum cleaner, and then the game starts LAGGING an awful lot, then the sound usually DISAPPEARS for a couple of seconds, then the whole thing just shuts down. It hasn't been like this forever, only for a year now, and I can't remember anything from the past that made my laptop this way. What is the source of this problem, and how do I fix it? Sounds like you have a very dirty fan or one that is going bad. Start by using a vacuum around the air intake and exhaust ports on the laptop. If you are more adventuresome, get a manual and partially disassemble the laptop to get all of the dust and debris out of it. Also look to see if you can replace the fan.

If the vacuuming doesn't solve the problem and you are uncomfortable opening up the laptop - don't. Take it to a reliable repair shop.

Good luck.

EDIT: If you go inside the laptop case, don't use the vacuum, but, rather, use a can of COMPRESSED air to blow AWAY any dust.You may also install SpeedFan: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php, and post your laptop temperatures, while idle, and while PLAYING game.
Processor info needed.

Running win xp pro w sp1 and I have run updated antivirus and several antimalware programs in the hopes of fixing this problem but its still here. When i am on the net and click on a link to go to another site it starts to go to the other site but stalls at a white, blank page. I cant even get out of it, cant right click and close it, its just stuck there. The only way to get rid of it is by using task mgr and then "end task" feature. Same thing with outlook express, i click on a link to another site the same thing happens as noted above.Sometimes i can cut and paste the link but i cant just click on it, end up with a blank white page that i cant get rid of. Sometimes the system freezes right up. I can move the mouse around but i cant close anything i have open, nothing. I can open new pages and new FOLDERS though. I am running avg a\virus and antimalware, along with spybot and other such progs. Internet is EXPLORER 6 and i am running zone alarm pro, peer guardian. I figure its maybe a setting somewhere but i cant find it or its malware of some type, but cant do any better than that, cant isolate it. Few days ago i tried using "system file checker" but i had to close it because it asked for my win xp pro cd, i put it in both optical drives and i I got a message saying i used the wrong cd. I didnt use the wrong cd as i only have the one. I dont know if this sfc problem relates to the one i am talking about or not. One other thing. Sometimes, the first time i click on internet explorer it wont open, i have to click a few times to get it to open.

Ive changed the batteries on my wireless keyboard and my wireless mouse is working fine as far as i can tell.


Can anyone help me out, please?
.
thanks
It may or may not be part of the issue but when a program like SFC is interrupted at any point it can cause issues...
The XP CD was said to be the wrong one because you have probably ran updates on that machine in the past and for Windows to run SFC properly it is looking for an XP CD with the same service packs you have currently installed.
So let's say you have XP updated to SP2 and your CD was XP with SP1...it won't run.
The versions need to match as well in other words you can't use an XP Home CD to run it on an XP Pro machine...
Find out what Service pak you are up to and try and locate a CD with the same on it. It won't matter if it's someone elses you will still be able to run SFC.

In the meantime post back with what type of internet connection you have and also go to Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager and see if any devices have a yellow EXCLAMATION icon next to them...
Good Luck and Welcome to CH !I was pretty certain i had the right disk. I made 2 slipstreamed versions of my standard win xp pro cd, one was when sp1 only was out and the other, with sp2 in when that came out. Buit i dont recall using them, pretty certain i only added sp1 on top of my setup at the time. I didnt bother adding sp2 to my pc as its now 7 yrs old, been running same win xp pro setup for 7 yrs, and soon time for a new rig. I dont think i have even run any msoft updates since installing sp1. So the sfc should work but it doesnt.

Still, its very very annoying using this rig while i am building my new one, please i will keep this one for other use and i figure i MIGHT just as well learn for the next time or to help someone else out when it happens to them, thats why i posted this problem.

I have CABLE if thats what you mean by internet connection, just a simple cable connection, no network or wireless.
There are no issues showing in dev mgr.
I havent checked event viewer, didnt think of it til just now, will report on that.

thanks

Personally i'd install SP2...it was a major OS upgrade not just a security patch as some would lead you to believe...Okay, i was thinking about this and decided to install direct x 9 and that seems to have worked. It looks like case solved but its smart to wait a bit.
I will post later today if all is well or not.
.
Thanks to those posted here with advice.
You're Welcome and Welcome to CH !

Hi ! I have a PC that recently someone just install the antivirus PC tools. Then this PERSON made a scan and put the viruses in quarentine. It was ALREADY late cause the antivirus was restarting the PC and I made the choice to unistall it. I recently install AVG free edition. But still havent made anything with this one. Right now Im in safe mode cause the last thing I actually did was turn on the automatic updates on. I did some updates even the updates made some removal of malware. But then it happen I recieve an update to install Service Pack 3 from winXP home edition. I install this one and restart. It didnt HELP to notice can couldnt load the windows and all I can do now is get to the BOOT.INI. Here I made the choice to go to safe mode with networking.
I understand I need help to KEEP cleaning the PC and return to normal windows. I also would like to know if is posible to undo the update of service pac 3 or know if is not necesary.Are you saying you have two antivirus programs installed on your computer?Yeah, your post is very unclear, but start with uninstalling SP3 through Add\Remove. No service pack should be installed on not working well computer.I made a sistem recovery and everything is just fine now. the service pack was uninstalled. I do need to know now. How can I know witch DLL my PC are missing?
Is there a way?
What I said first was that the computer had install an antivirus but I unistall it. I did install another one and make sure it was just one antivirus. Now I just wanna make sure that it wont give me messages while working on it. If you did a system recovery you aren't missing any .dll's...
Your follow up post is still a bit unclear.
What is not working properly ? ?

Up to the point where the Windows desk top begins to appear it is very slow. After that, things seem normal.

There does not appear to be any points in that earlier process where it is obvious that any stalling takes place. The whole thing seems slow.

I would like to SEE though if I could pinpoint any possible places that I have not spotted.

ThanksCan you please post a HIJACKTHIS Log, I suspect something to do with the Startup Items.

http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis
(download and install)Hi,

The log is attached.

Happy reading....

Thanks.

[recovering DISK space -- attachment deleted by admin]Uninstall PC Tools and see if it helps.1) How do I uninstall PCTools?

2) What effect would this have other than possibly curing my problem?

3) How do I reinstall PCTools once I've established that it is ok, assuming I do?

I would like to know these answers before I screw up the PC.

ThanksQuote

1) How do I uninstall PCTools?

2) What effect would this have other than possibly curing my problem?

3) How do I reinstall PCTools once I've established that it is ok, assuming I do?

My pc restarting and I got a message saying that windows has updated and installed an important security software and this required an automatically restart. How do you turn this off? Also about 5 mins after this my pc restarting again and I wasn't told it was a window update, so I went into my event viewer and I got these errors:

first error

1 2008-09-15 10:57:48+01:00 oem1357 OEM1357\Matthew Stacey F-Secure Anti-Virus
Scanning of C:\WINDOWS\ASSEMBLY\GAC_MSIL\CLI.ASPECT.RADEON3D.GRAPHICS.SHARED\2.0.3005.17540__90BA9C70F846762E\CLI.ASPECT.RADEON3D.GRAPHICS.SHARED.DLL was aborted due to exceeded scanning time limit. The file may be in use or reading it was too slow (e.g. network CONNECTION was under stress).

second error

Windows saved USER OEM1357\Matthew Stacey registry while an application or service was still using the registry during log off. The memory used by the user's registry has not been freed. The registry will be unloaded when it is no longer in use.

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

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

Third error

ati2mtag
CRT invalid display type

Fourth error

The ASInsHelp service failed to start due to the following error:
The system cannot find the file specified.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
#4 - http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=159958, post #3
#1, and #3 - try to reinstall your video driverYeah I recently installed ATI Catalyst Control Center, I thought this was the problem so I have unistalled ATI Catalyst Control Center and then I reinstalled my graphics cards. I now get this error.

http://i38.tinypic.com/n1atya.jpg


Here are my grpahics cards
http://i35.tinypic.com/317f8l1.jpgReinstall ATI Catalyst Control Center.
Uninstall it again, but this time using this method: http://thezengeek.com/index.php/how-tos/how-to-completely-remove-ati-drivers/
Links for ATI uninstaller are outdated on that page, so here is the new link:
http://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&questionID=1447thank you for your help. How do I know what drivers I need as I have Radeon x300/x500/x1050, is there a way to check? On that website I need to know exactly what graphic card I have as it doesn't have Radeon x300/x500/x1050 on the list.Download, and install Everest: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html
Open it, CLICK Computer, then Summary.
In upper menu, go Report>Quick Report-Summary
Save it in text file, and paste it in your next post.
Don't include anything under line Debug - PCI EVEREST Home Edition © 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc.

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Report Wizard
Computer OEM1357
Generator Matthew Stacey
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2008-09-19
Time 18:35


Summary

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name OEM1357
User Name Matthew Stacey

Motherboard:
CPU Type DualCore Intel Pentium D 920, 2800 MHz (14 x 200)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset Intel Lakeport-G i945G
System Memory 512 MB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Type AMI (08/25/06)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter Radeon X300/X550/X1050 Series Secondary (512 MB)
Video Adapter Radeon X300/X550/X1050 Series (512 MB)
3D Accelerator ATI Radeon X550 (RV370)
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB] (1328565)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801GB ICH7 - High Definition Audio Controller [A-1]

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801GB/GR/GH (ICH7 Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C0
Disk Drive WDC WD1600JS-00NCB1 (149 GB, IDE)
Disk Drive USB Flash Memory USB Device (3 GB, USB)
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H10N
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 40844 MB (4289 MB free)
D: (NTFS) 111772 MB (45881 MB free)
Total Size 149.0 GB (49.0 GB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Mouse HID-compliant mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter
Network Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter(rev.B) (192.168.1.101)
Modem Intel V92 HaM Data Fax Voice

Peripherals:
Printer EPSON Stylus DX4000 Series
Printer Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GB ICH7 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GB ICH7 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GB ICH7 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GB ICH7 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801GB ICH7 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [A-1]
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device


DMI

[ BIOS ]

BIOS Properties:
Vendor American Megatrends Inc.
Version 0202
Release Date 08/25/2006
Size 512 KB
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, ATAPI ZIP, LS-120
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD, BBS
Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, ESCD, PnP
Expansion Capabilities ISA, PCI, AGP, USB

[ System ]

System Properties:
Manufacturer ASUSTek Computer INC.
Product P5L-MX
Version Rev 1.xx
Serial Number SYS-1234567890
Universal Unique ID 80CE3CD9-8DFED511-91330018-F35DBDDA
Wake-Up Type PCI PME#

[ Motherboard ]

Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Product P5L-MX
Version Rev x.xx
Serial Number MB-1234567890

[ Chassis ]

Chassis Properties:
Manufacturer ASUSTek Computer INC.
Version Rev 1.xx
Serial Number Ch-12345678
Asset Tag Asset-1234567890
Chassis Type Desktop Case
Chassis Lock Present
Boot-Up State Safe
Power Supply State Safe
Thermal State Safe
Security Status None

[ Memory Controller ]

Memory Controller Properties:
Error Detection Method 64-bit ECC
Error Correction None
Supported Memory Interleave 1-Way
Current Memory Interleave 1-Way
Supported Memory Speeds 70ns, 60ns, 50ns
Supported Memory Types SIMM, DIMM
Supported Memory Voltages 3.3V
Maximum Memory Module Size 1024 MB
Memory Slots 2

[ Processors / Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz ]

Processor Properties:
Manufacturer Intel
Version Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz
Serial Number To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Asset Tag To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Part Number To Be Filled By O.E.M.
External Clock 200 MHz
Maximum Clock 3800 MHz
Current Clock 2800 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.2 V
Status Enabled
Socket Designation Socket 775

[ Caches / L1-Cache ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Varies with Memory Address
Maximum Size 32 KB
Installed Size 32 KB
Supported SRAM Type Pipeline Burst
Current SRAM Type Pipeline Burst
Error Correction Single-bit ECC
Socket Designation L1-Cache

[ Caches / L2-Cache ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Varies with Memory Address
Maximum Size 4096 KB
Installed Size 4096 KB
Supported SRAM Type Pipeline Burst
Current SRAM Type Pipeline Burst
Error Correction Single-bit ECC
Socket Designation L2-Cache

[ Caches / L3-Cache ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Disabled
Maximum Size 0 KB
Installed Size 0 KB
Socket Designation L3-Cache

[ Memory Modules / DIMM0 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Socket Designation DIMM0
Type Parity, DIMM, BEDO
Speed 30 ns
Installed Size 512 MB
Enabled Size 512 MB

[ Memory Modules / DIMM1 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Socket Designation DIMM1
Type DIMM, SDRAM
Installed Size Not Installed
Enabled Size Not Installed

[ Memory Devices / DIMM0 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type SDRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 512 MB
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator DIMM0
Bank Locator BANK0
Manufacturer Manufacturer0
Serial Number SerNum0
Asset Tag AssetTagNum0
Part Number PartNum0

[ Memory Devices / DIMM1 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Device Locator DIMM1
Bank Locator BANK1
Manufacturer Manufacturer1
Serial Number SerNum1
Asset Tag AssetTagNum1
Part Number PartNum1

[ System Slots / PCIEX1_1 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCIEX1_1
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Short

[ System Slots / PCIEX16 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCIEX16
Usage In Use
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Short

[ System Slots / PCI_1 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI_1
Type PCI
Usage In Use
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Short

[ System Slots / PCI_2 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI_2
Type PCI
Usage In Use
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Short

[ Port Connectors / PS/2 Mouse ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Mouse Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator PS/2 Mouse
External Connector Type PS/2

[ Port Connectors / PS/2 Keyboard ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Keyboard Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator PS/2 Keyboard
External Connector Type PS/2

[ Port Connectors / USB1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator USB1
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB2 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator USB2
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB3 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator USB3
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB4 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator USB4
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB5 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator USB5
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB6 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator USB6
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB7 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator USB7
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB8 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator USB8
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / LPT 1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Parallel Port ECP/EPP
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator LPT 1
External Connector Type DB-25 pin male

[ Port Connectors / COM 1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Serial Port 16550A Compatible
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator COM 1
External Connector Type DB-9 pin male

[ Port Connectors / Audio Line Out1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator Audio Line Out1
External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones)

[ Port Connectors / Audio Line Out2 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator Audio Line Out2
External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones)

[ Port Connectors / Audio Line Out3 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator Audio Line Out3
External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones)

[ Port Connectors / SPDIF_OUT ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator SPDIF_OUT
External Connector Type On-Board Sound Input from CD-ROM

[ Port Connectors / GBE LAN 1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Network Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator GbE LAN 1
External Connector Type RJ-45

[ Port Connectors / SPI_J1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator SPI_J1

[ Port Connectors / SB_IDE ]

Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator SB_IDE
Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / SB_SATA1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator SB_SATA1
Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / SB_SATA2 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator SB_SATA2
Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / SB_SATA3 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator SB_SATA3
Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / SB_SATA4 ]

Port Connector Properties:
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Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / CD ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
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Internal Connector Type On-Board Sound Input from CD-ROM
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / FP_AUDIO ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Reference Designator FP_AUDIO
Internal Connector Type On-Board Sound Input from CD-ROM
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / FLOPPY ]

Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator FLOPPY
Internal Connector Type On-Board Floppy
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / CHA_FAN ]

Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator CHA_FAN
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / CPU_FAN ]

Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator CPU_FAN
External Connector Type None

[ On-Board Devices / Onboard Ethernet ]

On-Board Device Properties:
Description Onboard Ethernet

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On that website I need to know exactly what graphic card I have

So, I'm trying to FIX up my friend's family's laptop. I didn't have the sense earlier when I turned it on to check out the specifications, and I turned it off. When I turn it back on, I get a message. Here are the specifications of what I believe it is.

OS: XP Pro
Model: ACER Aspire 1350
HDD: I'm GUESSING 40gb, has some valuable files THAT CAN'T BE LOST.
Age: about anywhere from 3 - 5 years old
Battery: 3 cell probably, "IT"s(pun) fricking weak!

Well, now on to the problem.
I Get this black screen thats common when you shut down improperly, (you know boot from DOS, recent settings etc.) I choose recent settings and it XP loads. Then it brings up an XP Blue screen (not a BSOD) saying I have a incosistent disk drive. It checks it (if I choose to not pass it) It'll take about 5 hours. As I was watching the end, it just restarts! The same problem HAPPENS if I skip the Check also.
Back in the Black choice screen, I choose DOS and it loads all the way to MUP.sys then stops.

I'm in trouble here, But i''ve already found a way to back it up. Pushing that aside, Is there anything I can do to return or at least fix it WITHOUT getting a new system or laptop? Any solutions are greatly appreciated.Have you tried safe mode?More info: it reaches a blue screen, but note a BSOD it only stays on for a few seconds until it shuts it self off.

here is what it says in the time i can read it

systemroot/System32/config/Security,
File is absent, lost, or corrupted.

also, booting in Safe mode doesn't work, it stops at MUP.SYS
and The main problem, Checking Disk For Consistenct C:
The file system is FAT32

hope that helps clear up more things.Quote from: Goldenlink12 on September 18, 2008, 04:10:14 PM

hope that helps clear up more things.

I cannot reinstall windows because of this file. it says that it is missing or corrupted. that is the screen that it comes to and i can't get any further. the COMPUTER did not come with any discs. i did make back-ups for my drivers and applications. someone please help. thank you in advancewell do u want to reinstall windows? how are u trying to reinstall it?I see my buddy HAL is GIVING you a hard time.

Hardware Abstraction Layer: When you perform an in-place upgrade, or a re-installation of Windows XP, if the Setup program detects that you have an unsupported HAL installed for your computer type, and the Setup program determines that a HAL that supports that computer type must be installed, it installs the correct HAL. When this issue occurs, the HAL is changed from what was previously installed.


For more information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299340so how do i go about fixing this?i am tryng to reinstall xp.
What type of pc is it? Most have a image partition that if you press F2, 10, or 11 will come up with a complete install of the OS.Quote from: Call4ComputerHelp on September 17, 2008, 02:14:48 PM

What type of pc is it? Most have a image partition that if you press F2, 10, or 11 will come up with a complete install of the OS.

I cannot reinstall windows because of this file. it says that it is missing or corrupted. that is the screen that it comes to and i can't get any further. the computer did not come with any discs. i did make back-ups for my drivers and applications. someone please help. thank you in advance

Hello and Thank You,
I am having trouble with my HP laptop that runs a Windows XP Pro Operating System. All I did was a simple restart and now I cannot access my COMPUTER. It will boot up fine and begins to go threw its normal start up process, the 1st Microsoft Windows XP screen appears (with black background and blue strobe under logo) that step is completed without problems or delay. It's the following step that is can't seem to get past. When it reaches the 2ND Microsoft Windows XP screen (with two tone blue background color, and smaller logo) it won't go any further. There is no warning or instruction of any kind, my computer doesn't freeze, it doesn't make any additional/strange sounds, the processing/thinking indicator is not blinking, my mouse still works without hesitation or delay on both screens. (I am using my laptop plus 1 additional monitor) No “Blue Screen Of Death” or error codes, it just will not go any further. I keep my computers updated and defragged, I always run disk cleanup and delete cookies. I installed SERVICE Pack 3 for XP pro. without any issues during installation. Although it has been running a little slow and freezing up randomly since I installed the service pack. (only for 10 to 30 seconds not to the point of reboot) That was about 10 days ago. I run explorer version 7. I have been updating FIREFOX on a regular basis, but I have refused to install FireFox version 3 several times in the past two weeks. FireFox says my Real Player Internet Down loader Add-On will stop working, so I keep telling it to remind me later. I can't see how that could do this.
·NOTE* I had just installed several updates from Microsoft but none that required a restart and none failed to install. It was my choice to restart my computer not a prompt by the system. Just before I restarted it was running fine no freezing or odd behavior.
·NOTE* If I let it reach the 2ND Windows XP screen I cannot power down or access the task manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del It will only power down if I press and hold the power button manually.
·NOTE* Time doesn't seem to make a difference or help in any way. I run both my laptop and PC on one desk so I have my laptop powered up and I am looking at it right now. I have had this start up screen up for hours and it still allows me to move the mouse freely and doesn't give me any indication that it's attempting to process any information. It just won't go any further.
·NOTE*Below I have listed what I am working with and what I have tried so far, please help if you can. Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.

What I have tried so far is:
·I tried to use a program called "GO BACK" by Roxio, that usually works great, but it told me that there was no safe time to revert my hard drive back to. That was the first time I have ever seen that message in 5 years of using Go Back on 3 different computers.
·I tried to boot from my Norton System Works CD and it told me I had to disable the "Go Back" program I had running. So I did that, and then rebooted from the Norton disk and was able to run an Anti-Virus scan. The scan returned clean, no viruses were detected.
·I Started in Safe Mode but when I reached the 2ND Windows XP screen (with Two-Tone Blue background) it would not go any further, just like before.
·I have since tried all the other choices offered from the F8 DOS (Safe Mode) screen, Everything I try stops at the same point.
·What do I do Please Help!!!

What I Am Working With
My Laptop is a Hewlett Packard Pavilion Model No:ze5375us

Here are it's System Specifications
2.4 ghz Pentium 4 Processor
512 mb DDR RAM
15 inch LCD 1024x768 + Additional Dell 18 inch LCD for extended desktop
ATI Radeon graphics Card
USB2.0 - 3 Ports
DVD/CDRW drive
1.44 md floppy drive
802.11B wireless
FIREWIRE
10/100 network
Modem
Infared
Conexant AC-link audio
S-Video out
PS2 mouse
VGA Out
Parallel Port
Infra Red

My Internet Connection is by LAN Cable and a Wireless G Notebook Card made by Ativa Part No. AWGNA54

I Use Comcast High Speed Cable Internet
With download speeds of between 4 Mbps and 6 Mbps and upload speeds of between 384 Kbps and 768 Kbps.


ThankYou Again for any help I will look for reply's to this post

Desperately In Need Of Help
Macks Powerzs
Another great/informative post.

When you get to the two-tone screen, can you see the mouse?

Also, do you by any chance have the Windows XP Pro CD?Yes I can see and even move the pointer with my mouse without any problems.

I know it's around here somewhere but I can't find my windows XP Pro Cd anywhere, I did purchase XP Pro software separately and I have registered it with Microsoft. I might have a reinstall CD, will that work?

What do I do if I can't find the CD?

Do you think Microsoft will send me a new XP Pro CD since I registered my product? Quote

Do you think Microsoft will send me a new XP Pro CD since I registered my product?

I recall a similar situation a while back (don't remember the link) but the member did mention installing Service Pack 3 recently before the problem, but we cannot jump to any conclusions just yet.

If you want to back your files up, you can remove the current Hard Drive and hook it up to another computer as a Slave Drive and copy over the files on the other computer.
(I can give you more details if you wish to do this)

I'm desperate to know what going on with my PC. I don't know what happened with it, he last time I used it everything is fine. Today when I try to log in, it start logging me off right AWAY. I cant even get in using the safe mode. I want know how to fix it or is ther any way to fix this..Please help me. My PC is E-machine with window XP.. Thanks in Advance...How far do you get in the boot-up process? Can you ACTUALLY get to the boot options screen?
Does anything show up at all as you are BOOTING your computer?
Do you hear any beeps? If so, can you describe them?
Have you made any hardware or software changes to your computer recently?
And how old is this computer? eMachines are known for using substandard parts and don't have a very long lifespan.My PC is almost 3 years old and I'm the only one using it. I remember I updated my the XP program because it keeps popping that it needed to be updated. I also download some of my scrap booking files that day. My virus protection has expired few week ago an I have not updated it. There is no beep sound when I log in expect for the NORMAL Microsoft start up sound. It takes my to the usual logging screen that I usually place my password to log in. But every time I log in, it logs me off right away by it self. I try the safe mode and it do the same thing. Evrything is normal when I start my PC except I cannot log in at all.. Okay, so the computer does boot up, it just won't let you login. Gotcha.

Instead of Safe Mode, have you tried using Last Known Good Configuration? What happens?
Also, do you have an original Windows CD?I have not tired anything else other than trying the safe mode because i know nothing about it. Plus I'm scared that I might do something wrong that might cause more problem. Yeah I still have the original Window CD. It shouldn't cause any problems. You can enter this mode the same way you enter Safe Mode. But instead of selecting Safe Mode, select Last Known Good Configuration. Let us know if there are any changes.You might also be able to repair windows using the CD's repair function. That might be something you want to try. But first of all, try the Last Known Good Configuration and see how that goes Quote from: mcxeb52! on August 20, 2008, 11:04:21 PM

You might also be able to repair windows using the CD's repair function. That might be something you want to try. But first of all, try the Last Known Good Configuration and see how that goes

I am wondering, did you upgrade to windows xp, install clean copy of windows xp or did you buy the computer with windows xp preloaded already?

having a problem getting a program running...

FIRST it said i was missing comctl32.ocx so i downloaded version 5.0028 or something from microsoft site...

now its saying run TIME ERROR 372, and i got outdated comctl32.ocx

also saying failed CONTROL 'toolbar' from comctl32.ocxWhat Program ? ?

What OS ? ?its a addon for a game, and xp sp2What game ? ?

my old computer (e machine) fried; I bought a new Dell Vostro 200. Most of my data was on floppy discs on Microsoft Word. My new computer has CD drive with OPEN OFFICE. I understand I will need an external floppy drive to transfer the data, but how will Word READ to open office? I need to know the best WAY to do this. I could install new Word software, and I am used to Word, but if Open Office is better for my purpose I suppose I could get used to it (I'm an old guy and don't take change all that well).

I have Windows XP, 1.20 ghz, 1.99 gb ram



Tony
I'm in complete sympathy with "don't take change that well."

Open Office Writer (the word processor) is similar to but different from MS Word. It will almost assuredly open your old Word files but the interface and use of the program will be slightly different.

Do you have the install disks or CD for the Word program that you've been using? What version of Word is it?Depends on your documents. I know from experience when OpenOffice opens Word documents it doesn't always get the formatting right and likewise when Word opens a DOC file created in OpenOffice.

Interface-wise, they're really not all that different. As for features, OpenOffice is impressive, but doesn't have as many features as Word does.

If you're really not interested in changing, I'd just stick with Word.Quote from: quaxo on September 19, 2008, 10:58:08 AM

Interface-wise, they're really not all that different.

Hey guys, I'm a long time user of this site, but for the first time I've had to venture into these forums.

Anyway, I have a rather aged Packard Bell IMedia 1408. It's been on it's LAST legs for a while, but thanks to a reformat here and a RAM upgrade there, it's still going strong. I now need the computer exclusively for study though, so I've reformatted it and only installed vital programs so I can get that final year out of it.

The reformat went fine and I decided to listen to some music whilst I was installing MS Office only to discover there is no audio output from my PC.

I've installed the latest sound driver, installed the latest chipset and installed the latest windows update, with a reboot after each. I've also gone into device manager to find there are no conflicts. Also, when I go into system infomation, it says there isn't even a sound card. There's a sound card (it's one of those which are integrated into the motherboard and it has the code "P35-153-11Z9" on it, which brings no useful results up on Google. It's worth mentioning that the sound was working perfectly before the reformat.

Now I really don't need to re-reformat it, use a system restore point or anything like that as I don't fancy losing the 6ish hours of time I've invested in it since then. I can definetly get by without sound, but it's something which will bug me immensley until I can fix it.

I'm running Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2. Service Pack 3 will be installed tomorrow, but I can't see how that would solve the sound problem

Any ideas?

CheersAre you sure you have the speakers plugged into the right port?
Have you tried a different set of speakers?The speakers are in the right port, and just for the sake of being thorough, I ac tually checked them in the wrong ports as well. The speakers have power going to them, but I haven't actually tried another set. However, my headphones don't work either, but they're fine with my MP3 player.

I'm pretty sure the problem is the fact that my computer doesn't seem to think it has a sound card.

And no, my volume isn't muted or anything like that

How did you know what sound driver should be installed, since no sound card is listed in Device Manager?

Also...

Download, and install Everest: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html
Open it, click Computer, then Summary.
In upper menu, go Report>Quick Report-Summary
Save it in TEXT file, and paste it in your next post.
Don't include anything under line Debug - PCI If you go onto the Packard Bell Support site and input the computer's serial or part number, you get a spec of the models hardware when shipped and the latest drivers for those parts. As it still has the original motherboard/integrated sound card, I knew which driver to install, and the latest version was from late 2006

------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack -
DirectX 4.08.01.0810 (DirectX 8.1)
Computer Name ANDREW-J2L6ZE4B
User Name Andrew

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4 516, 2933 MHz (22 x 133)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset SiS 661FX/GX
System Memory 960 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type AMI (10/14/05)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter SiS 330 Mirage Integrated
3D Accelerator SiS 330 Mirage Integrated

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter SiS 7012 Audio Device

Storage:
IDE Controller SiS PCI IDE Controller
Disk Drive ST3160021A (160 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Disk Drive Maxtor Basics Portable USB Device (149 GB, USB)
Optical Drive DVDRW IDE1108 (DVD+RW:8x/4x, DVD-RW:8x/4x, DVD-ROM:12x, CD:40x/24x/40x DVD+RW/DVD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 30710 MB (17752 MB free)
E: (NTFS) 152625 MB (148991 MB free)
Total Size 179.0 GB (162.8 GB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Mouse Microsoft USB IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0

Network:
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Network Adapter WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface (79.68.149.87)

Peripherals:
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB2 Controller SiS 7002 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
USB Device Generic USB Hub
USB Device Microsoft USB IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0
USB Device SpeedTouch 330 ADSL Modem
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

----------------------------------------------------------

Cheers for the help guys. It's 4:15am here (I'm a night time person), but I need my sleep. I'll continue this quest in a few hoursSiS 7012 Audio Device
Is this the device, you installed driver for?Aaa, I obviously installed the wrong driver.

However, whenever I try to install the SiS 7012 driver, it enters the setup and then says "cannot install driver"

If it makes a difference, I now have Service Pack 2 installed, turned out I hadn't done that when I postedHey

I've tried to install both the latest version of the sound driver and the version from roughly when I bought the PC, but still have no success

I'm out of ideas Did you try this driver: HEREYes

"Fail to install audio driver for Windows XP
Setup will exit."You know, I think, your on-board sound chip is dead. I have no other explanation.I did think that, but it was working absolutely fine moments before I reformatted it.

Anyway, what's the solution now? I'm guessing I BUY a new sound card and use that? I ask because it's currently an integrated sound card so I can't remove it and I don't know if installing a new sound card in one of the PCI slots will cause a conflict or somethingI can't assure you 100%, it's dead, but it looks like.
You buy real sound card (if you don't need anything fancy, they're pretty cheap), you install it, and it should automatically disable on-board sound chip. As ALWAYS, read manual.

hello everyone..

been seeing posts in forums about xp being x32 or x64 or even x86...whats the difference between the three? ..i use my pc for 3d games and 3d programmes sometimes....will i get a better performance using xp 64 for these applications ??

here are my PC SPECS:

Motherbrd : ASUSTeK P5K SE Intel P35.
Processor : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6550 @ 2.33GHz.
Graphics : NVIDIA GEFORCE 8600 GT 256 MB GDDR3.
Memory : kingmax Semiconductor 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM PC5300 .
Storage : WDC SATA-II 80 GB.


thanks
You have to have a 64 bit processor to run a 64 bit operating system.And unless the games are written to be optimised in 64BIT you will not see a difference in a nutshell.thanks for replying...

Quote from: JJ 3000 on September 17, 2008, 08:01:53 PM

You have to have a 64 bit processor to run a 64 bit operating system.

And unless the games are written to be optimised in 64Bit you will not see a difference in a nutshell.

sorry if my grammar isn't perfect, I'm actually afrikaans.

My prob: At work; connecting my external hard drive makes in only readable (domain permissions I presume), but a flash disc works perfectly...

So now I'm trying to make my external HDD a Flash Disc.
I don't have rights to view Disc Management and I don't have any rights to update drivers.

Does anyone have an idea how I can make the drive removable so that I can get read&write access via a script or setting or even an application? Any help would be very much appreciated.

Oja, Windows XP SP2Ask your supervisor for permission to copy data to the drive. Your IT guy should be able to assist you with it.I'm a consultant at a CLIENT (bank), I'll have to arrange a couple of meetings for access ;P and not sure if they would approve...You work at a bank?

What are you trying to copy to that drive?

Sorry if I sound suspicious, but I've seen people post here that were trying to do illegal things.Quote from: Galahad

not sure if they would approve...

No a LAPTOP CD from a different machine will not do it...
You need to find your XP CD.I am going to have to put this machine into a shop. What are the possibilities of recovering my files. I since found out that a few of my mates have had a similar experience with SP2 and xp pro,shouldn't MS be aware of this. thanksYou need to tell the people at the shop that it's VERY important that they RECOVER your data before fixing the machine...
You may have to say it a few times to be sure.

Hi folks,

I want to format my computer, and my Windows CD is SP1. Does anyone know if I can download SP2 for free?

THANKS beforehand SERVICE Pack 2 can be installed with Windows Updates.

I found this as well:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389Thanks mate for your help .

Now I have a further question. I want to format my laptop, which is a Toshiba Satellite M 100-222. The problem is that I did not get any cd with it when i bought it.
Don't I need the motherboard driver?Yes.
All the NECCESSARY drivers should be available at Toshiba's site...use your model/serial #'s for REFERENCE...

I already got this problem fixed..... There was no problem with the Hard Drive. I got Windows 98 installed and then ran Windows XP once 98 was installed. I did a BOOT with FDISK, deleted all partitions and made a single primary partition. After that I restarted the computer and ran FORMAT. I FORMATTED the C: drive making it usable. I installed Windows 98 off of the CD while I was in DOS. It installed fine. I then ran the installation for XP while in Windows 98. I only had 1 issue installing XP which was after it converted to NTFS, a windows file was missing and I ended up having to reformat and install 98 again. I left it on FAT the next time when I was installing XP again and it installed no problem. I got everything updated on it and it works fine. It only has an issue with the battery. It shows the battery in Device Manager, but it doesn't want to find the battery when booting up or when you unplug the AC Adapter while it's running, it'll shut down. I no longer have to WORK on it as it was sold 2 days after I got it running.

When the computer is starting up just after the welcome screen, a generic windows XP background appears along with an icon from the computer store I PURCHASED my PC from. A few seconds later it has my regular desktop background which I know can be altered by right clicking, properties, then going to desktop tab and finding an alternate picture.

Can someone TELL me how I am able to get it so the picture that appears temporarily while loading up, is my normal desktop picture that appears after everything has LOADED and is not the stupid one the computer shop has installed with their logo? The one that is appearing temporarily is the same one that was originally installed untill I changed it by following the steps I said above.

If you have anything I can try to fix this annoying issue I'd APPRECIATE you REPLYING.

haii friends

recently i have downloaded one dvd quality movie(.avi extension) from adrive.com. I t contain 12 parts of size 100 mb each. The problem is , only the first part of the 12 is playing, and remaining are not. I have tried some one VEDIO joining sw bt it is not working. So pls suggest me a way to play entire the movie.Here's what I've LEARNED from years of downloading movie FILES:

If they are .rar files, for example, if the sections end in " part01.rar, part02.rar, part03.rar " etc., you need a program called WinRar. It will join the parts into one Mpeg file.

If they are .avi files, for example, if the sections end in " avi.001, avi.002, avi.003", then you will need a program like HiSplit. It splits or joins .avi files into one Avi movie file.

If they end in .mov, they will play individually, but you will need a program like SuperVideoJoiner to string them together.What are the EXTENSIONS of those partial files?Quote

i have downloaded one dvd quality movie(.avi extension) from adrive.com.

Here is my computer specifications:

Operating Systems: Dual boot, Vista SP2 32 bit, XP Prof SP3 32 bit
Motherboard: Intel DG31PR
Processor: Intel Core2Duo 2.8G.Hz E7400
RAM: 2 GB
Drivers: All drivers are completely updated. (Including BIOS)
Audio Drivers Version: Realtek High Definition Audio Drivers Ver 6.0.1.5939

I am using the sound card which is on built with DG31PR mother board.

Here is my PROBLEM:

When I enable "High Definition Front Panel Audio" in BIOS,

I can hear sound in vista, but it was not proper sound. It was some thing like quality has reduced or similar to that sound is coming from a well.

Sound is not working in XP, eventhough every thing is good to visual. No problem was detected.

When I disable "High Definition Front Panel Audio" in BIOS,

Now the case reversed, Vista had no sound and XP has some sound which is not a good quality one.

Both Operating Systems are newly installed.
I tried all the possibilities....
Reinstalled drivers.
Tried by removing front panel to motherboard.

Here is some other FACTS I observed:
Speakers are working good (intex speakers 4.1 channel, even it was 4.1, it has only one jack to attach with CPU)
In any case, the audio was not good, it was something buzzing and low quality audio.
Always a buzzy sound from speakers which was not observed when I connected the same speakers to laptop.


Do u know why it was happened and what should I do in order to get a proper sound from both OS.

Thank you.


Adding More Information:

In any case, Realtek Sound Manager not showing speaker jack was connected to back panel, instead it was showing that there is two jacks connected to front panel (mic and speaker).QUOTE from: TheGodWings on October 17, 2009, 12:12:43 PM

Both Operating Systems are newly installed.

Have you had this problem before, dual booting these two OS's? Is this the first time you've dual booted the two on that manchine?

I would just buy a new sound card.

When booting into either Operating System, are there any errors showing in Device Manager?


edit: Have you installed the latest chipset driver on both installations?

Install this on both installations, restarting the computer after each installation..

I have an IBM T-41 when I started it this mornig it got to the desktop screen and then it all WENT wrong I have so shrtcuts on the screen and the start menu task bar is missing I get nothing when I right CLICK on the mouse. My control panel is missing as well I have tried expolrer exe. it did nothing. I have no disc either.Run a full scan with your anti virus utility. Also download and run a scan with MalwareBytes (do both, not one or the other)i will try where is it?
Where is what?how do I (Run a full scan with your anti virus utility. Also download and run a scan with MalwareBytes (do both, not one or the other) I can't find the utility If you don't have an anti virus utility installed, that's your FIRST PROBLEM. You should not run a system without a good AV running at all times.

You can download Avira or Avast for free (use google). Ditto Malware Bytes (which is NOT a replacement for an anti virus utility, it's an anti malware utility I'd like you to use to run an additional scan).

If all this is really that difficult for you I suggest you ask someone more familiar with computers to help you. This is really pretty basic stuff and you do need to have an AV installed.

I changed my default player from wmp to quicktime, problem went away. WONDER what setting in wmp is CAUSING my issue? I've tinkered around in the wmp settings, under the Library tab, I unchecked 'Maintain my star ratings as global ratings in files' option. Under the Player tab, I unchecked the 'Add media files to library when played' option, so far so good.

I'll post back if it starts acting up again.

This is a great site with great people. Thanks to you all

*edit - I ALSO changed the name of my folder from Songs to Music. Welcome Aboard !Thank You PatioQuote from: Allan on October 18, 2009, 04:03:07 PM

Blue is the default color ASSIGNED to compressed files

i have a mac and i did a video, 1min 50 secs.. and it takes forever to download how do u make this processing go FASTER.you want to be able to download videos faster? Or what is the problem ... ? Are you moving the video from your MACHINE to an INTERNET server?

CONVERT to flv and then move the video.

Hi, I want to know the difference between the 32/64 bit processor and 32/64 bit operating system. How they work ?

Can we install 32 bit OS into 64 bit processor and VICEVERSA ?32bit OS will install on a 64bit CPU setup....

64bit OS will NOT install on a 32bit CPU setup...64 bit info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/64-bit


It has a LITTLE on 32 vs 64 bit

I am pretty computer ignorant. However I was enjoying playing free poker at pokerunderworld.com. Suddenly I can no longer access the site.
Any help?Please give us a bit more info here.

What web BROWSER are you using?Internet Explorer 7 or 8can you access it at all are does it show that you were booted.There are issues with that website.....


A fatal, non-recoverable error has occurred
Technical information (for support personel):
Error Message
The connection to the database failed:
Affected Elements
MySQL.OpenConnection();
The error occurred on or near: Access denied for user 'web'@'infong779.lxa.perfora.net' (using password: YES)


I would avoid it......just a hunch.Seems fixed.cannot access at all
Are you getting any IMFORMATION at all are is it when you click on the link nothing happens are does it just go into a white screen do you even get anykind of error like a 404 error with my computer some websight won't work are are very slow with some web brownsers than another have you tried to delete your web browser and reload it if so try another and if that don't work try a web proxy if that works i would believe you were booted for a reason but they will usually tell that you that you are your ip was banned to use that websight so if the proxy works you most likely have being banned for a reason.

if that doesn't work i would get ccleaner delete all internet data and everything else you don't want do some virus and malware scans i would reccomend
superantispyware and avira and them malwarebytes and hijack this and clean up your computer sometimes that will helpThere is an instant change of screen to "Internet Explorer cannot display the web page", making me think the block is on my own computetWhat protection apps are installed on your machine ? ?out of date NortonSounds like it maybe a virus i don't know why it would want to block a gambling sight i had a antivirus profram i noticed it was at the bottum right of the screen i didn't download it so i clicked on it and you had so SIGN up and give credit card imformation i thought it was a scam diffenittly after i opened up my browser and it wasn't WORKING half the TIME it said internet explorer couldn't be displayed but it wasn't the normal look it looked fake i managed to get to google tried to download some kind of anti virus but nothing quit went on a few minutes later a p--- sight was now the home page it was a scam by the antivirus i think to make me want to buy there product i managed to get antimalare bytes to run and it got rid of it i would also sugjest running avira are superantispyware with hijack thisThanks.
I accept it is probably a virus.
My computer is running fine, except for this one complaint.
I am financially broke at the moment.
When I have more money I will buy an anti-viral update.No need there are great free ones to download avira and superantispyware and malwarebytes there free i'ts not even a trial you could try a trial of avg are something else but i think some of the free ones are just as good as the paid ones

here's a link to a good download sight
http://download.cnet.com/windows/security-software/?tag=rb_content;contentNav

here;s a link to the some good free antivirus programs
http://download.cnet.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?tag=mncol;pop

http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol;pop

http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Professional/3000-8022_4-10532824.html?tag=mncol

http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/?tag=mncolHow can you trust them?

I have been having problem with my mouse, it moves itself. This happens when I download a particular file (Comodo firewall or just MICROSOFT mouse drivers) or when I update McAfee virus software. I have even uninstalled McAfee Security Suit and replaced it with Avast. McAfee is a memory hog! I have tried three different optical mice: Two Logitech, one with a cord and the other cordless and one Microsoft comfort 3000 with a cord. I have tried cleaning the optics. I have replaced the mouse pad, uninstall and reinstall the drivers in the device manager. I have scanned my PC for viruses with McAfee Security Suit, Trend Micro house call and Kaspersky and nothing. I do have a KVM switch for my other computers, so I hooked up the USB mouse directly to my computer and nothing. What I have not done is uninstall, in the device manager, all the devices under Human Interface Devices, plus the Mouse driver, which is the only one there. Then boot up and reinstall and update the drivers. In the back of my mind am thinking it might be the power unit which is a 600W OCZ with 72 amps Well on Monday I will be replacing the Motherboard with a Gigabyte, the CPU with AMD Phenom 2 X2 550 BE and the Memory with Corsair 6400C5C 4GB. I want to keep the same operating system, but if I have the same problem with the mouse I might as well grab one of my fresh images and install that. Then change the Mass Storage CONTROLLER to the default settings, so I don’t get the BSOD when I boot from the new hardware. I will not be fooling with the Hardware abstraction Layer. Or I could transfer the Windows XP Activation Information on to a clean install. Does anyone have any advice here?

I presently have on this computer:
Windows XP
MSI K8N Neo Platinum Motherboard 754 socket.
AMD Athlon 3200+ CPU – Frequency is 2.2GHz
1.5GB Corsair memory CAS 2.5
NX6600GT-VTD128


The most common problem is a wireless mouse.
Have you tried it with not wireless mouse?
I mean just remove it and use a standard or USB mousse.
I have never had to clean an optical mouse.
Could it be that the mousepad or desk has a pattern that 'tricks' the mouse into mimicking movements? I don't use a mouespad and have noticed the mouse moving across the screen LEAVING me wondering "*censored*?", then I realize the pattern on my desk. The same thing happened with other mouses, even on another computer it did the same.Because of the present threat of the swine flu...
Always have a pad under your mouse! YES, I mentioned that I have tried three different mice one being wireless and the other two that I tried were WIRED mice. I also mentioned that I have tried different mouse pads. I usually prefer dark colored mouse pads.

Thank you for the input

Hello,

I am the owner of a Toshiba Satellite A215-S5837. I have only had it for a little over a year.

I got a virus on my computer the other day, which DISABLED all of my anti-virus software, and the ability to download any new software. This left me no choice but to back up all of my files onto my external hardrive, and RESTART my system completely. I inserted the recovery CD that came with my computer, choosing to delete all files from my computer, waiting for over an hour for this process, and restarting my computer.

When I restarted my computer, the main "Toshiba" screen popped up, and then it took me to a screen that said:

"Intel UNDI, PXE-2.1 build 082)
Copyright (C) 1997-2000 Intel Corporation

For Realtek RTL8100E/8101E Fast Ethernet Network Adapter v1.02 (060529)
PXE-E61: Media test failure, CHECK cable
PXE-M0F: Exiting PXE Rom"

This repeats over and over again. I have gone to google, searched for answers to my problem, went through about 5 pages with no solutions. I pressed F2 when it first booted up, went to "boot" and the boot order is in the order that everyone tells you to have it in: HDD, CD/DVD, FDD, LAN. Here's a question that I might already know the answer to, but just want your opinions: would removing and reinserting the battery & hard drive help my problem at all?

I am currently on my Mom's computer, as I cannot get past the "Media Test failure" error messages, so if you send me any links to software I should download on my other computer, I won't be able to access it. That's an obvious statement, but that's what those 5 page of links on google seemed to result in...

Hoping to hear some responses throughout the day...and wanting to get this fixed ASAP...the new Sims 3 is out today...and my copy is on it's way...heh. :)Thanks for any help you may provide!! I'm not super amazing at fixing computers as most of you seem to be, thus...my plea for help. Go to BIOS. Make sure, that the boot order reads: floppy, CD, HD
Disable Boot from Network (wording is different on every machine, may say Integrated NIC, Network, PXE-xxxxxxx)Yeah, that didn't work... still getting the same message. Disabled LAN and reordered boot. Still nothing.Does the error still pop-up?Unfortunately, yes.Last time i saw this on a Toshiba it was a hard drive failure...Quote from: patio on June 02, 2009, 12:07:39 PM

Last time i saw this on a Toshiba it was a hard drive failure...

Hello,


I got a virus on my computer the other day, which disabled all of my anti-virus software, and the ability to download any new software. This left me no choice but to back up all of my files onto my external hardrive, and restart my system completely. I inserted the recovery CD that came with my computer, choosing to delete all files from my computer, waiting for over an hour for this process, and restarting my computer.

When I restarted my computer, the main "Toshiba" screen popped up, and then it took me to a screen that said:

"Intel UNDI, PXE-2.1 build 082)
Copyright (C) 1997-2000 Intel Corporation

For Realtek RTL8100E/8101E Fast Ethernet Network Adapter v1.02 (060529)
PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable
PXE-M0F: Exiting PXE Rom"

This repeats over and over again.

hi there, i realise theres a few threads related to this but i couldnt FIND the exact information i needed so thought id reitterate here.

Ive just purchased a Laptop which comes with Vista preinstalled, and i wish to wipe it all and reinstall XP

the laptop is this

HP G70 212EM Notebook
CPU - Intel Pentium Dual Core T 3400 (2.16 GHz)
Memory - 3GB
Graphics - Intel Graphics Media Accellerator 4500MHD
Hard Drive - 250GB
Optical Drive - Super Multi DVD Writer
Comunication - 56K & LAN & WLAN

I have a copy of Windows XP Professional i wish to install on it. when rebooting it from the setup cd it says somthing about hard drive not recognised, and after having looking into it here (http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01675438) i realise it is somthing to do with the type of hard drive that isnt usually used by XP.

id like to know how best to do this and what the dangers are, as in what would i lose from doing this in terms of performance of the computer. also where can i find the SATA drivers and how best to PUT them onto the laptop, what happens if i disable them etc.

thanks a lot. the main reason i want to do this is because i liked the way XP worked fine for me, and Vista seems a BIT annoyin, plus ive heard a lot of bad things about it, and also to get rid of a lot of the preinstalled HP programs that seem to fill the computer. 1) It has nothing to do with a hard drive that isn't used by XP. It's simply a SATA drive released AFTER XP so XP doesn't have the driver for it
2) You can create a slipstream cd with the sata driver if you like
3) Better yet, forget what you heard about Vista - it's just fine. Try it for a while and see what you think for yourself.At a quick glance it does not appear they have XP drivers for that Model...
Better make sure before you wipe it or you'll have a paperweight.hi thanks for the replies

heres a page i found claiming to have XP drivers for my model of laptop

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=uk&lang=en&product=3879670

does that look like it has everything?

what is a slipstream cd and how does one make it? also where would i find the SATA drivers to include?

also do you know if there are any major problems in doing this?

i think i will give vista a try but just want to know what the implications are in putting xp on, the hp article i linked to seemed to suggest there would be quite a few problems...A keyboard and a network driver aren't gonna cut it i'm afraid...especially with a laptop.
PS. That's the page i was at.

See #3) in Allans post above...fair enough, think thats what ill do, thanks for the help guysYepper.

Although they don't admit this was intentional on their part (the manuf.) this is kinda new to the PC industry...
In years past a downgrade (some would say upgrade in this instance) to an older OS was pretty much a given...
I suspect we'll see the trend continue with the release of Win7...

After all if the manuf. don't have to pay their staff to write Drivers for older OS's think of how much cabbage they are keeping in their pockets...

But Good Luck with Vista...i think you'll find after using it awhile it's a solid OS...they just moved a BUNCH of things around from where you were used to finding them in XP...
I myself run the 64bit ver. and i even experienced a small learning CURVE...

BTW Welcome Aboard !

help, my computer CRASHED, so i borrowed XP disk to reload, it started to reload,
I heard a bang and found that the disk had broken

because it had started to reload but not FINISHED my computer was now unusable

I borrowed another copy of XP from another friend but when it WENT onto the start up screen because this copy of XP was professional and not home it wouldnt load it, what can I do now?You will NEED to TRACK down an XP Home CD...they are not interchangeable...

Currently my VLC player is playing all my videos with only audio but no video (its just a black screen!)

How can i fix this?

I use a Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3Reinstall VLC player.........If that doesn't work, try reinstalling your video driver in device manager..

Click Start, right click on "my COMPUTER", click "properties", click "hardware" tab, click "device manager"

Click on the "+" sign next to "display adapters", right click on the item in the submenu and click on "UNINSTALL"....Restart the comptuer and windows will reinstall the driver automatically .... Make SURE you are using the latest version of the driver as WELL...Open VLC - go to TOOLS - PREFERENCES - at the BOTTOM put a tick in Show ALL - Click on the VIDEO setting - remove the tick from OVERLAY VIDEO OUTPUT

Did that help?It helped, but now my videos are incredibly laggy, is this normal?
No. Check the other video settings (play with them a little). Also, try GOM player - I actually prefer it to videolan.
Im not good at "playing" with video settings

Does GOM player play .mkv files well?

http://www.gomlab.com/eng/forum.html?mode=viewpost&c=5&f=2&t=729&pType=0

I've been dragging applications to the windows menu. I find it convenient for FREQUENTLY USED apps. But I've noticed that when I delete one from there it takes like 30 seconds to a minute for the delete to complete. For a test I deleted one off my desktop it's fine. Never seen this before. Did a search prior to the POST. If it's there I just screwed up on the search keywords. Any IDEAS?