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I have a windows 2000 Vaio Laptop
I was WONDERING if it could connect wireless to my house connection
Check Device Manager, if any Network Adapters are listed. Since it's Win 2000 = PRETTY old laptop = I DOUBT, it has any built-in network adapters.
If you won't find any, you'll have to use plug-in network card, assuming the laptop has PCMCIA port.To follow up on what Broni said, if your laptop has a PCMCIA Card slot (old laptops USUALLY do), you will need something LIKE this:
http://images.google.com.hk/images?hl=en&q=wireless%20pcmcia%20card&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wii have a 10/100 PC card

Model No.: PCMPC100


Etherfast (Linksys)

is that what i need?Just plug it in, and give it a shot. You'll need a driver, though.

Hi all, i just started up my computer after being away for the weekend and now i can use programs and the internet, but my start menu, tool bar and icons constantly disappear then reappear like my system is just starting up....any ideas on whats wrong and how i can fix this

thanx gregStart with a full system scan for virus and then run spybot for malware.

Be sure to clear temp files and cookies in IE and or firefox browsers before the scans.

If you need recommendations for antivirus please try Avast or AVG, all of them including Spybot are free.How about let's find out what ver. of Windows what machine and what happened prior to this etc ? ?windows xp and i was on msn messenger and using a webcam, msn messenger froze i restarted the computer and this is where i am atMachine specs i think i included in my question....

But to save time you can check/do the usual housekeeping.
Disk cleanup
Defrag

Then
List hard drive capacity and free space...
RAM
CPUthe problem is i cant KEEP the window open long enough, bc every time the icons go away the start menu goes away including the folders that are open ill try to get the info u asked for i have a toshiba would safe mode help me in getting it to work a little better
So it's a laptop ? ?

Now we're making progress...yeah its a laptop, im sorry im not great with computers, i know that if i reformat my comp it will TAKE CARE of the problem, but i wanna get my photos and such off of here, but everything closes on me before i can get there....i ran the checks and put norton 360 on here still no better
Quote from: gerg_1084 on November 30, 2008, 08:42:14 PM

would safe mode help me in getting it to work a little better

I would try a totally different optical drive than the ones you have...providing the CD is in good shape.if you can, try installing the OS on the HD using a completely different computer. remove the all the hard drives from the different computer first to avoid accidently formatting a good hard drive. This will rule out the motherboard.I can then move the HDD back to the old computer and it should boot up fine?Quote from: viperx45 on December 19, 2008, 09:47:03 PM

if you can, try installing the OS on the HD using a completely different computer. remove the all the hard drives from the different computer first to avoid accidently formatting a good hard drive. This will rule out the motherboard.

if you can, try installing the OS on the HD using a completely different computer. remove the all the hard drives from the different computer first to avoid accidently formatting a good hard drive. This will rule out the motherboard.

Background: Computer was given to me working (but before I got it). Owner complained of a no boot situation after a night of power surges at home which cause inumerable reboots.

Owner REMOVED primary hd (with OS) and sold it, gave me the rest. Took it to a computer shop to reassemble and get it ready for me to install new OS. They reset BIOS to default and gave it back.

Problem: Computer boots from cd and loads the preliminary files to the RAM for starting setup, once I click ENTER to install XP (from the screen that allows user to decide on what type of installation) it then says please wait... on the bottom and times out.

Attempted solutions: Removed HD and installed as slave in good computer (using cable select), ran scandisk, reformatted, and stored a few things on the HD to make sure it accepts them and opens them. Everything seems ok.

Setup:
3.5 floppy not connected and legacy 3.5 disabled

I would try a totally different optical drive than the ones you have...providing the CD is in good shape.

NOTE: If you are installing XP that partition size is a bit stingy i would say.

Just for GP...could this be caused by cables?
Jesse

I have a Toshiba Portege M200, running Windows XP. When I turn on my computer it gets to the Windows ADVANCED Options Menu, and all the words are messed up. For example, safe mode is 'Safe Eode', start windows REGULARLY is 'Start Wandos Ngreadlp' etc.

Any help possible will be much appreciated.

P.S.
I searched for this question, but COULD not find the answer. Sorry if it has already been asked.So can you get into windows?
Are there any other errors in windows?
Have you RAN checkdisk?

-I get this message when I try to start my computer. It is windows xp home edition
-I have not been able to start it at all (safe mode or regular). I'm on a different computer RIGHT now.
-My computer has had troubles starting, but it usually goes on the 2nd or 3rd time...
-ask for more info if you need it.

???I really need help. Thanks!!!http://support.microsoft.com/kb/228888

Some interesting reading
I aint being funny but that answer refers to windows 2000!

I have been having similar problems with my Dell Inspiron 6000 LAPTOP running Windows XP.

I have run a Dell diagnostics and am gradually GETTING to grips with it - if I find a good answer I will POST it.

Yep that's windows 2000; I have XP
Kerry I appreciate your EFFORTS. Post if you find anything. 2000, XP, same flavour different topping. Boot the WinXP CD
Enter the Recovery Console by pressing 'r' when prompted.
Then from the command prompt run "chkdsk C: /r"

and/or remove the disk..take to another machine and install as slave drive..and run
chkdsk /r on it there...

Good Luck

okay so when i turn my computer on it beeps constantly and no image appears on the mointor i found before when it did this a wire was LOOSE inside. now the wire is not loose and its doing it . I also found a wire not CONNECTED (p4) but mine is a slender DELL inspirion 530 so it is diffrent than the other dell insprion 530 what should i do?Dude. You ALREADY posted somewhere else..

Can anyone here help me? I have a dell inspirion 530 (the slender model) it won't start up . It BEEPS continuously when i turn it on and doesnt produce an image on the monitor at all. I have opened it up and checked the wires. I found one (an p4 wire) that wasnt connected at all and i cannot find where it goes. But that may not even be the problem. any ideas?Quote

(the slender model)

I have a PC here which only has a 3GB FAT32 hard-drive and that is nearly full of operating system (Windows 2000 Pro SP4) and PRODUCTIVITY software. The plan is this. I want to : -

1) Add a new physical disk and format it to NTFS,
2) Convert the current drive to NTFS.
3) Convert both disks to dynamic.
4) Convert them into one spanned volume.

Is this plan possible, or am I somewhere in cloud cuckoo land?

ThanksI'd get a bigger hard drive and an image program such as Norton Ghost to copy the OS from one disk to another.

If the 3GB disk breaks down (It must be -ancient-) and you do what you're planning on, you'll be in a world of hurt I agree with Raptor as well...and to be honest i find disk-spanning a waste of time and effort.
I just add storage as i need it.Cheers,

I was beginning to think that my plan was a little excessive. Personally, I'd rather chuck the PC and buy a new one. But, I don't call the shots around here.

I'll consider the ghosting idea.

Thanks again Also keep in mind that all drive manuf. have "cloning" tools FREE in their respective drive diagnostics software.Quote from: patio on December 22, 2008, 08:13:45 AM

Also keep in mind that all drive manuf. have "cloning" tools FREE in their respective drive diagnostics software.

They do? Where?

Quote

They do? Where?

SeaTools
MaxBlast
WD Data Lifeguard

Not sure about Samsung as i've thankfully never owned one...

I have been experiencing problems lately with my computer running very slow and an't seam to isolate the problem. As far as I can tell I think it is a virus of some sorts. My friend was on the internet on my computer and downloaded a few virus music files. I had a version of norton that caught them I think and quarentened them all. All was fine until a few reboots later when things started acting really bad. start up was very slow and it seams that even simple programs like windows media player and aim will cause my computer to screech to a halt. I would think it is some sort of memory virus as when i am just running mozilla everything is pretty much fine. it really only happens for about 15 seconds too. like it will freeze up for a couple seconds then go back and freeze again 15-30 seconds later. I have tried running virus scans and ad-aware in and out of safemode. The virus scans come back CLEAN and are themselves unbelievably slow. Normally my virus scan would take me 2 hours or so and now it takes like 15-16 hours both in and out of safemode. i even installed a new anti virus program hoping that it would help called avast, and it did a boot scan before windows was even loaded after installed and it TOOK 14 hours to get to 93% before it froze up. (it said the scan was done, reported 0 viruses and was booting).

If you have any idea what this could be let me know.
I have been looking through hijack this and i don't see anything in there problematic or anything but here is my log anyways




Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:23:32 AM, on 12/22/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16762)

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:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\aawservice.exe
C:\Program Files\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\QlbCtrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe
C:\Program Files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aolsoftware.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mqsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Shared\hpqwmiex.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mqtgsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=64&bd=pavilion&pf=laptop
R3 - URLSearchHook: AIM Toolbar Search Class - {03402f96-3dc7-4285-bc50-9e81fefafe43} - C:\Program Files\AIM Toolbar\aimtb.dll (file missing)
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! IE Services Button - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\4.1.805.4472\swg.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MsmqIntCert] regsvr32 /s mqrt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [High Definition Audio Property Page SHORTCUT] CHDAudPropShortcut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QlbCtrl] %ProgramFiles%\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\QlbCtrl.exe /Start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [YSearchProtection] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aim6] "C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe" /d locale=en-US ee://aol/imApp
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Search Protection] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AIM Toolbar Search - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AIM Toolbar\ieToolbar\resources\en-US\local\search.html
O9 - Extra button: AIM Toolbar - {0b83c99c-1efa-4259-858f-bcb33e007a5b} - C:\Program Files\AIM Toolbar\aimtb.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Services - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=64&bd=pavilion&pf=laptop
O16 - DPF: {05CA9FB0-3E3E-4B36-BF41-0E3A5CAA8CD8} (Office Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=58813
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {1E3F1348-4370-4BBE-A67A-CC7ED824CA85} (Microsoft Genuine Advantage Self Support Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=82580
O16 - DPF: {5C6698D9-7BE4-4122-8EC5-291D84DBD4A0} (Facebook Photo Uploader 4 Control) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/FacebookPhotoUploader3.cab
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/sysreqlab2.cab
O16 - DPF: {6B75345B-AA36-438A-BBE6-4078B4C6984D} (HpProductDetection Class) - http://h20270.www2.hp.com/ediags/gmn2/install/HPProductDetection.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1188183526312
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {EF791A6B-FC12-4C68-99EF-FB9E207A39E6} (McFreeScan Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/iss-loc/mcfscan/2,2,0,5200/mcfscan.cab
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
O23 - Service: Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: AddFiltr - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\AddFiltr.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: hpqwmiex - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Shared\hpqwmiex.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\LUCOMS~1.EXE
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: PnkBstrA - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe

anyone have any ideas? it mainly seams to happen when windows media player is open. i have rolled back to wmp 10 and then reinstalled 11 but it is still giving me problems. Im not sure what to do short of a reformat because it is annoying me pretty bad.

Just wanted a second opinion.
I've noticed this in my Event Viewer (Win XP HOME)
Been there SINCE the 17th of June......

Event Type:Warning
Event Source:Userenv
Event Category:None
Event ID:1517
Date:23-Dec-08
Time:4:15:01 AM
User:NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
Computer:LENOVO
Description:
Windows saved user LENOVO\user 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.



Any ideas what this is and how to fix this?I think it's saying that it sees dead people, man.

Read this yet?Was DOWNLOADING UPHClean as I posted this topic.

LOOKS like i'm on the RIGHT track.Ah, wow, much faster shut-down now.

Now I can continue my vacation.

I have a Lenovo T61 Thinkpad running Windows XP. It is about 4 months old.
I do not have any problems with it, however I was wondering if there were any programs to download to increase the performance, protect it better, and keep it running smoothly.
Any advice? Thanks.CCleaner is GOOD maintenance tool to use on a regular basis. Visit HTTP://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds and download the Slim version. It's the same as the Standard Build, minus the language pack and a Yahoo toolbar.

I suggest you use both the Windows scan and the Registry scan features of CCleaner. When using the registry scanner, you will be prompted to backup the registry before fixing the items found. Do backup the registry when prompted.Ok, I did that. Thanks.
Any other suggestions?YES, search the forum for recommended programs and Windows tweaks.

Or just search Google for "Windows tweaks"Look at your hardware first, if your RAM is 1Gig or more, that should be no problem. You can use any windows optimized softwares. I have good experience with CCleaner, TUNE up utility, and Regcure.
Quote from: aokiji on December 23, 2008, 09:33:46 AM

Look at your hardware first, if your RAM is 1Gig or more, that should be no problem. You can use any windows optimized softwares. I have good experience with CCleaner, Tune up utility, and Regcure.

i downloaded simcivilization4 to my computer and i ran it and my computer said "MSVCR71.DLL not FOUND" so i downloaded an msvcr71 FILE and extracted to my windows\systems32 folder as i was instructed to do. that didn't help so i then SENT to "start" "run" typed CMD an then typed regsvr32msvcr71.dll and then rebooted. now it's telling me "DLL "msvcr71.dll not a valid windows image" *censored*? i just want to play my game. any ideas? thanks

I set up SEVERAL accounts on a machine running Windows XP Professional recently obtained by my family: 2 limited accounts and 3 administrator account. From what I've gathered, the "Administrator" account (as in the preexisting account named "Administrator") should become hidden and remain so under normal circumstances after the creation of another account with administrative privileges.

This has not happened, and, to make matters worse, when the computer is turned on, "Administrator" is logged on automatically: no prompt for password or any other comfortable sign of security is shown.

This doesn't make for the most secure of situations. Any help in rectifying said situation would be greatly appreciated.Bump! I wonder how many PEOPLE actually look at the second page of posts to offer help? I'm willing to bet that not many people do.

There sure are a lot of queries pertaining to MS Windows. Would it kill the os designers to make something more user-friendly?I am not sure I understand your problem. Is it that the machine logs into the admin account without any user action? Or can you not use the other accounts?

All right -- one account should remain Administrator. Decide which account that should be.

Go into the computer under the Admin account you wish to keep.

Please go to Start > Control Panel, and click the User Accounts icon. If you click the option to Change An Account, you'll get a window headed Pick An Account to Change, and all the accounts should be listed, with their current statuses. (You'll see whether accounts are Admin, Limited, and whether they require a password.)

Clicking on an account allows you to change its status from Admin to Limited, and to set a password for the account. Set a password for the Admin account you wish to keep -- something you'll remember, but not easy for someone to guess.

I hope this helps.That's not so much the problem as that there is an account, pre-installed on the machine, that is named "Administrator," which I can't seem to change the name of, change the status of, or delete.

The way I understand the workings of this account, it should not show up under normal circumstances on the welcome screen if there is another account with administrative privileges.

However, not only is "Administrator" visible, but it is also automatically logged in upon startup, bypassing the password assigned to the account and posing a significant security risk.Why'd you quote Stalin? What have you been up to since June ? ?

Check Here
And HereI quote Stalin because the day before I stumbled across that quote, I made the same comment myself.

Since June, I've had no life and have been horrendously busy.

Thanks for those two links, their information should be very helpful. I copied the text from the two sites onto my flash DRIVE, so I'll be able to use it the next time I'm working at that machine. Enjoy the Holidays ! !
Good to see you again.

I have vista. i can log in and everything, but when i log in, windows explorer doesn't run automatically. i have to ctrl alt delete and start it manually. anyone know how to make it start automatically again?also heres a HJT log if it helps
Logfile of Trend MICRO HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:32:47 AM, on 12/23/2008
Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6001.18000)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVCOMSER\LVComSer.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\SetPoint\LBTWiz.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy\Volume Panel\VolPanlu.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAAnotif.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\CCU\CCU_TrayIcon.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intel\IntelDH\NMS\Support\IntelHCTAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\logishrd\LComMgr\Communications_Helper.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\QuickCam\Quickcam.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\GameChannel.exe
C:\Windows\wt\updater\wcmdmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Windows\sttray.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Online\DataSafeOnline.exe
C:\Program Files\Maxtor\OneTouch Status\MaxMenuMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\DellSupport\DSAgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\backWeb-8876480.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe
C:\Program Files\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnscfg.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehmsas.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aolsoftware.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\khalshared\KHALMNPR.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logishrd\LQCVFX\COCIManager.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\CCU\CCU_Engine.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\FxSvr2.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchFilterHost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://dsl.sbc.yahoo.com/
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
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=%s
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Internet Explorer PROVIDED by Dell
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = 129.10.120.193:3127
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost;*.local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Config\csrss.exe
O1 - Hosts: ::1 localhost
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - c:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0\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: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O2 - BHO: Catcher Class - {ADECBED6-0366-4377-A739-E69DFBA04663} - C:\Program Files\Moyea\FLV Downloader\MoyeaCth.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\4.1.805.4472\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: McAfee SiteAdvisor BHO - {B164E929-A1B6-4A06-B104-2CD0E90A88FF} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\SITEAD~1\mcieplg.dll
O2 - BHO: CBrowserHelperObject Object - {CA6319C0-31B7-401E-A518-A07C3DB8F777} - C:\Program Files\BAE\BAE.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Alive Text to Speech - {954F618B-0DEC-4D1A-9317-E0FC96F87865} - C:\PROGRA~1\ALIVEM~1\TEXTTO~1\IETOOL~1.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee SiteAdvisor Toolbar - {0EBBBE48-BAD4-4B4C-8E5A-516ABECAE064} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\SITEAD~1\mcieplg.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Logitech Hardware Abstraction Layer] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\khalshared\KHALMNPR.EXE"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Logitech BT Wizard] LBTWiz.exe -silent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VolPanel] "C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy\Volume Panel\VolPanlu.exe" /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\Windows\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IAAnotif] "C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\Iaanotif.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSScheduler] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CCUTRAYICON] C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\CCU\CCU_TrayIcon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NMSSupport] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intel\IntelDH\NMS\Support\IntelHCTAgent.exe" /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 14\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ECenter] c:\dell\E-Center\EULALauncher.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Google Desktop Search] "C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSPM Startup] C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\UPDATE~1\ISUSPM.exe -startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechCommunicationsManager] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LComMgr\Communications_Helper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechQuickCamRibbon] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\QuickCam\Quickcam.exe" /hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoRepair] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ISStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoTray] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WT GameChannel] C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\GameChannel.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wcmdmgr] C:\Windows\wt\updater\wcmdmgrl.exe -launch
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec PIF AlertEng] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\PIFSvc.exe" /a /m "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\AlertEng.dll"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SigmatelSysTrayApp] sttray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvSvc] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\nvsvc.dll,nvsvcStart
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Dell DataSafe Online] "C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Online\DataSafeOnline.exe" /m
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mxomssmenu] "C:\Program Files\Maxtor\OneTouch Status\maxmenumgr.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DellSupport] "C:\Program Files\DellSupport\DSAgnt.exe" /startup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ehTray.exe] C:\Windows\ehome\ehTray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aim6] "C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe" /d locale=en-US ee://aol/imApp
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LDM] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BackWeb-8876480.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LogitechSoftwareUpdate] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ManifestEngine.exe" boot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [WindowsWelcomeCenter] rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-2893261934-2625177503-775120736-1000\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'IUSR_NMPR')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-2893261934-2625177503-775120736-1000\..\Run: [ehTray.exe] C:\Windows\ehome\ehTray.exe (User 'IUSR_NMPR')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-2893261934-2625177503-775120736-1000\..\Run: [Aim6] "C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe" /d locale=en-US ee://aol/imApp (User 'IUSR_NMPR')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-2893261934-2625177503-775120736-1000\..\Run: [Dell DataSafe Scheduler] C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Online\Bin\DataSafeOnlineScheduler.exe (User 'IUSR_NMPR')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-2893261934-2625177503-775120736-1000\..\Run: [LDM] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BackWeb-8876480.exe (User 'IUSR_NMPR')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-2893261934-2625177503-775120736-1000\..\Run: [LogitechSoftwareUpdate] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ManifestEngine.exe" boot (User 'IUSR_NMPR')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-2893261934-2625177503-775120736-1000\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe (User 'IUSR_NMPR')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-2893261934-2625177503-775120736-1000\..\Run: [StartWMDriverWiz] C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Logitech\WmDrivers\wmwizard.dll,WMWizardMain (User 'IUSR_NMPR')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-2893261934-2625177503-775120736-1000\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background (User 'IUSR_NMPR')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-2893261934-2625177503-775120736-1000\..\Run: [Google Update] "C:\Users\Elizabeth\AppData\Local\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c (User 'IUSR_NMPR')
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Digital Line Detect.lnk = C:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe
O4 - Global Startup: SetPoint.lnk = ?
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - c:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0\bin\npjpi160.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - c:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0\bin\npjpi160.dll
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&END to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O13 - Gopher Prefix:
O16 - DPF: {0CCA191D-13A6-4E29-B746-314DEE697D83} (Facebook Photo Uploader 5 Control) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/2008.10.10_v5.5.8/FacebookPhotoUploader5.cab
O16 - DPF: {1239CC52-59EF-4DFA-8C61-90FFA846DF7E} (Musicnotes Viewer) - http://www.musicnotes.com/download/mnviewer.cab
O18 - Protocol: sacore - {5513F07E-936B-4E52-9B00-067394E91CC5} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\SITEAD~1\mcieplg.dll
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GOOGLE~2\GOEC62~1.DLL
O23 - Service: Adobe Active File Monitor (AdobeActiveFileMonitor) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 3.0\PhotoshopElementsFileAgent.exe
O23 - Service: Intel(R) Alert Service (AlertService) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\CCU\AlertService.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Canon Camera Access Library 8 (CCALib8) - Canon Inc. - C:\Program Files\Canon\CAL\CALMAIN.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Lic NetConnect service (CLTNetCnService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Labs Licensing Service - Creative Labs - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Creative Labs Shared\Service\CreativeLicensing.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\Windows\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe
O23 - Service: DQLWinService - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intel\IntelDH\NMS\AdpPlugins\DQLWinService.exe
O23 - Service: DSBrokerService - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\DellSupport\brkrsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Google Desktop Manager 5.7.806.10245 (GoogleDesktopManager-061008-081103) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: Intel(R) Matrix Storage Event Monitor (IAANTMON) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\Iaantmon.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec IS Password VALIDATION (ISPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\isPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Intel(R) Software Services Manager (ISSM) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\Intel Media Server\Media Server\bin\ISSM.exe
O23 - Service: Logitech Bluetooth Service (LBTServ) - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\Bluetooth\LBTSERV.EXE
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\LUCOMS~1.EXE
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate NOTICE Service Ex (LiveUpdate Notice Ex) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate Notice Service - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\PIFSvc.exe
O23 - Service: LVCOMSer - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVCOMSER\LVComSer.exe
O23 - Service: Process Monitor (LVPrcSrv) - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
O23 - Service: LVSrvLauncher - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\SrvLnch\SrvLnch.exe
O23 - Service: Intel(R) Viiv(TM) Media Server (M1 Server) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\Intel Media Server\Media Server\bin\mediaserver.exe
O23 - Service: Maxtor Service (Maxtor Sync Service) - Seagate Technology LLC - C:\Program Files\Maxtor\Sync\SyncServices.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SiteAdvisor Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McSACore.exe
O23 - Service: Intel(R) Application Tracker (MCLServiceATL) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\Intel Media Server\Shells\MCLServiceATL.exe
O23 - Service: OpenCASE Media Agent - ExtendMedia Inc. - C:\Program Files\OpenCASE\OpenCASE Media Agent\MediaAgent.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Central Control Component (PcCtlCom) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PcCtlCom.exe
O23 - Service: Photoshop Elements Device Connect (PhotoshopElementsDeviceConnect) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 3.0\PhotoshopElementsDeviceConnect.exe
O23 - Service: Intel(R) Remoting Service (Remote UI Service) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\Intel Media Server\Shells\Remote UI Service.exe
O23 - Service: RoxMediaDB9 - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\RoxMediaDB9.exe
O23 - Service: Roxio Hard Drive Watcher 9 (RoxWatch9) - Sonic Solutions - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\RoxWatch9.exe
O23 - Service: stllssvr - MicroVision Development, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\SureThing Shared\stllssvr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AppCore Service (SymAppCore) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\AppCore\AppSvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Real-time Service (Tmntsrv) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\Tmntsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Personal Firewall (TmPfw) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TmPfw.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Proxy Service (tmproxy) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\tmproxy.exe
O23 - Service: XAudioService - Conexant Systems, Inc. - C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\xaudio.exe

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End of file - 18412 bytes

Hi there, I am helping my DAD over the phone (lives in another state) with compaq laptop he bought for $100. System not too bad- got a trojan- we did a wipe and reinstalled xp - no sign of trojan but now syst says drivers not installed for the basic hardware...like modem, usb, video controller etc. But we have no history on this COMPUTER so how do I get the drivers? Can't get it on the internet because modem driver not installed, so can't do a search in device manager.

Any help appreciated!!DLoad; install and run Everest Home...
It will tell you FAR more than you need to know about what's in that machine...
I'd start with the chipset drivers...HP will give you all the driver you need... just be careful of what you download.
another idea is to have an screenshot of your device manager so you have the reference of what you need to install.Quote

Everyone wants to use some "special" software to do the simple fundamental things...I don't get it...CRAPWARE BE GONE...been doing it for 41 years and the simple fundamental solutions are usually more correct..., goto the source get the info...done...IMO

get the model of his computer, goto HP site and put in model ie. compaq 2783 or whatever it is, goto download drivers, download them to your machine, burn a CD, send to your dad, have him install them and start from there...

Good Luck

Thanks fgdn17 - I didn't even think of that! I will try this first and let you know how it goes. I think me sending him a cd is the best option- cuz he has no clue about computers, he just uses it to play on the internet. Thanks so MUCH!

Hello,

When I click on a GIF-attachment to OPEN in Outlook Express, the following error message OCCURS:
"This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel. "

I did actually find the Folder OPTION in the control panel and associated GIF to the Paintbrush program, but I still get the same error message. Strangely, when I COPY the attachments and paste them locally on the desktop, I can open them without any problem. (It was also working like that previously aswell)

Does it nead an expert tweak in the registry to get this fixed, or is it an Outlook Express problem?

Thanks, BurtonTry right clicking a .gif image and select Open With and check "ALWAYS use this app to open this filetype "

I am GETTING this blue SCREEN error MESSAGE on my Dell laptop:

Stop 0x000000F4 (0x00000003, 0x871FE8E0, 0x871FEA54, 0x805C8C88)
then:
Beginning dump of physical memory
Physical memory dump complete.


I have tried to restart many times over the last few days (so the laptop is cool).
I have not INSTALLED any new stuff.

Running WINDOWS XP on Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop.

What can I do?

For the past week, whenever I've gone to lolcats, after viewing any two categories, my computer freezes. I can move the mouse, but nothing really responds. The screen stops in mid-load, viewing the Task Manager just causes it to freeze on the screen. I can't "end task". I have to do Ctrl-Alt-Del and end internet connection. I finally read what was included in the "UNRESPONSIVE PROGRAM" report. Here's a COPY. Can anybody tell me what's going on and how to fix it?



What is lolcats?Quote from: Broni on December 21, 2008, 04:30:00 PM

What is lolcats?

i am having a problem with my windows i can operate in safe mode my icons all appear but when i log into regular windows i get a black screen that will flash blue or just stay black and no icons will appear but works fine in safe mode can any one help i even tried to install a new xp but still WONT WORK out of safe modeAny idea what caused this?

Did you try 'last known best configuration' instead of safe mode?i went to last good configuration and nothin //it just started doing it without no knowledge as to whyDo you have virus protection? YES THE COMPUTER HAD VIRUS'S FROM MY SON BUT I INSTALLED A NEW COPY OF XP AND IT STILL DOES ITOk, if you can't be bothered being coherent and minding your style of writing this is all the advise you'll get out of me;

1. Set CD-ROM PLAYER to first boot DEVICE
2. Boot from Windows XP CD
3. Reformat partition C: as NTFS.

sry for the caps im at work we have type with that but i already did reconfig and still nothinIf you reformat the drive and install Windows XP, it should boot normally.

If it doesn't, you're doing something wrong. Why don't you explain to me how you've reinstalled Windows XP, step by step? put in cd hit f8 deleted the partion install fresh copyQuote from: whisper1sbs on December 22, 2008, 02:45:44 PM

put in cd hit f8 deleted the partion install fresh copy

I have installed many times window xp to were i became a pro at it but cant figure out why i can only get on with safe mode with networking

Hi, I'm a newbie, I have a HP Media Center Pc with XP. Whenever I try to play a video on line, I get about 10 seconds of clear sound, and then the voices start breaking up. I've tried everything I can see to do, but it STILL does it. My speakers work fine for everything but with the videos. Anyone have any ideas what could be causing the problem? Plain language please.Any or all video formats? Only online streaming material?

All I can wonder for now is whether your flash PLAYER plug in is current - assuming most vids you'll be viewing will be FLV - YouTube etc.

It would be interesting as a comparison if you could save a vid file of the troublesome format and play it locally - there are TWO or three free FLV players available and quite a few ways to get a save of an FLV.Duh...I don't have any of my own videos on the computer, wouldn't even know how to do it. Just occasionally like to view one online. U tube doesn't work for me, or any others I've tried. I get the picture, but the sound cuts in and out, after about ten sec. Don't understand why if I can get it, why it doesn't stay in all the time and not cut in and out? I don't know what a FLV player is. How do I get one installed? Thanks for bothering to help me, I'm not a computer guru.Well - I was thinking this way as a means to test whether your problem was the streaming video when on line compared with playing direct within your computer.

To ACHIEVE a save/download of the content in YouTube etc ..... do a Google search for something like "saving video from youtube" - and you should find a number of options that will mostly be free and also mostly fairly easy to use.

Likewise a search should easily find an "FLV player" - it is a dedicated player only for these FLV files, which Win Media Player does not yet handle. There are I think now three versions around, if not more and they are free.

If tho this is more than you want to try - let's see if anyone else can chime in with some ideas that MIGHT help.

I Booted from XP Pro CD to Format & did this.
Read the Microsoft Software License Terms, and then press F8.
Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format a partition where you want to install Windows XP.
The only options I see are Press R for Repair or ESC for a FRESH Install. I’ve tried both & neither give me the Format option.
Also the Format option is grayed out in Disk Management.

The reason I’m doing a Format is because I get a runtime error when trying to open a sub folder.
I did a Sys Restore, last known good configuration, a chkdsk /F & R, Virus scan & ran RegCure that is SUPPOSE to fix runtime errors but that didn’t work.
Is there any other way I can do a Format?
Boot to the CD, accept the license agreement and CHOOSE to install a fresh copy of windows. Now follow this order:
1. Delete partitions (all of them)
2. Create a partition
3. Format your partition (to set up windows on the selected item press enter)If you know how to write a bootable CD from an ISO.

ImageBurn and the Windows 98SE ISO is included in the below link.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/xjlb58Quote from: JJ 3000 on December 21, 2008, 11:39:51 PM

Boot to the CD, accept the license agreement and choose to install a fresh copy of windows. Now follow this order:
1. Delete partitions (all of them)
2. Create a partition
3. Format your partition (to set up windows on the selected item press enter)

If you know how to write a bootable CD from an ISO.

ImageBurn and the Windows 98SE ISO is included in the below link.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/xjlb58

Quote from: JJ 3000 on December 21, 2008, 11:39:51 PM

Boot to the CD, accept the license agreement and choose to install a fresh copy of windows. Now follow this order:
1. Delete partitions (all of them)
2. Create a partition
3. Format your partition (to set up windows on the selected item press enter)

I get no option to delete partitions & when this trouble started it also disabled my Laptop key pad & I can’t get that back because Control Panel, Printers & other Hardware, Mouse where I could enable my key pad gives me the runtime error. That’s when I thought it’s time to do a simple Format, but not so simple.

Boot to the CD, accept the license agreement and choose to install a fresh copy of windows. Now follow this order:
1. Delete partitions (all of them)
2. Create a partition
3. Format your partition (to set up windows on the selected item press enter)

Boot to the CD, accept the license agreement and choose to install a fresh copy of windows. Now follow this order:
1. Delete partitions (all of them)
2. Create a partition
3. Format your partition (to set up windows on the selected item press enter)

Microsoft has been trying to automate stuff that is best done manually for a long time. In my eyes Vista is user friendliness gone HAL9000

What is WLC? I do know a media player called VLC.

I'd just refer to them as WLAN routers to prevent any confusion.

Did you try simply rebuilding your network and security? Reset everything to default and start from the ground up. You might need to connect to your router using a cable as not all of them are accessible by default with a wireless connection.

Ok, let us know how it all goes.

Ok, here's a weird one. My 512mb memore stick keeps closing. I formatted it and Download some other stuff from my psp on it. Open the vid folder again and bam, does it again. Now my 1gb memory card has no problem and when I open up my vid folder, it doesn't happen. ALSO it said on the error report something about "memory card could not be "read". Also I did a cc cleaner and downloaded the virus scanner they have you download, FOUND nothing. Last thing, if qasf.dll helps, it had that on the error report. Any help is appreciated.

edit: vids on my pc are completely fine and nothing SEEMS wrong or anything.

edit2: heading to bed, if anyone has a solution or any idea on how to fix it I'll reply in the morning. Thank you in advance Does the stick work in other computers?sorry for taking so long to reply, don't know, can't test it sadlyNo one you know has a computer ? ?Sounds like the memory stick is FAILING. That does happen, more often than many PEOPLE realise. They are not suitable as a backup medium for example. Until you can test it in another computer, the assumption must be that the memory stick is broken. Even if it "works" in another computer, if it does not work in yours, it is effectively broken for you. It is unreliable. It has given you a clear sign that it is time to discard it.

Quote

Last thing, if qasf.dll helps, it had that on the error report

I built a new computer this last week and I booted up and installed WXP service pack 3, I don't have all the updates yet, but I'm getting there. I have the most current updates for my NVIDIA drivers and my bios. I have internet working, currently using it, but I have been having blue screen crashing problems with the error: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. The BSOD usually occurs when I am heavily using the internet, such as watching Youtube or using Utorrent. A couple TIMES the computer just froze. The "trigger" seems to be either the internet or my USB connections. I have a lot of things plugged into the USB: keyboard, mouse, printer, external drive, and my wireless internet adapter is ALSO USB. Sometimes after this error occurs I fail POST and my computer turns on but doesn't boot. Usually just turning it off for awhile fixes this. I have opened up my computer and checked all the connections and reseated my RAM. Here is a list of the parts that are in my computer:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130370&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-N82E16814130370

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148274&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-N82E16822148274

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-N82E16827151173

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-N82E16811119160

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131323&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-N82E16813131323

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103291&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-N82E16819103291

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817379003&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-N82E16817379003

and a 2GB stick of Corsair DDR2 RAM

Also, attached is a picture of my IRQ list from system information. Please help me fix this problem, I think I just need to reassign some of the IRQs but I don't know how to do that or which ones should be moved. I have looked up this error on many other forums and sites but the solutions presented were usually very general or HELPFUL only to those posters. This is my first post on a forum for this problem asking for help. Thank you for your time.


[attachment deleted by admin]Please help me, I am really stuck and this is a brand new computer that cost me a lot to build. The blue screen happened again when my wife was using the internet: she had two pages open at the same time, one was the final screen of an ONLINE purchase that was done loading and the other was the myspace homepage that blue screened in the middle of loading. I took a picture of the blue screen with my digital camera and it is attached to this post. The computer works fine other than this stupid error, I installed Bioshock and have played more than six consecutive hours of it on the highest graphics settings and there were never any errors while playing. Other than Bioshock I haven't installed any other programs for fear of messing up this bug worse. There are programs that came with my hardware setup disks that I have installed, let me know if you need to know what these are. Thanks to anyone who helps me.

[attachment deleted by admin]From what I've been able to find, the wind502u.sys file is related to a Motorola WU830G wireless receiver, which I don't see listed in your hardware. It's also used with some ASUS wireless cards as well.

Any of this ring any bells?Sorry, yeah my USB wireless internet adapter is Motorola, and very old. Should I reinstall the software? Or do you recommend that I just get a new Adapter? Sorry for not mentioning it before, please let me know what you think I should do and thank you for responding!Download an updated driver for Motorola's website.

hello people i am pretty good with puters but i have a problem. i bought a gateway computer at an estate auction i was getting it for my daughter. well when i got it home i hooked it up and it started up but then it ASKS "enter CURRENT password"
i have no idea what it is. i tried going into setup but still asks for a password.i cant do anything at all without this password i EVEN tried inserting a windows disk and still nothing. the OS is win98. Is there anyway to bypss this so my daughter can use her pc?This is actually a password set through the BIOS.

Normally, we don't ASSIST with CIRCUMVENTING passwords on this forum. I'll let the mods view this topic and let them answer the question if they deem FIT.

Hi,
I am getting a error message READING "unknown software exception" everytime I close an Internet Explorer window. I can have several IE windows open and they WORK ok but everytime I try to close one, I get the error message and when I close the error message, it will SHUT down all IE windows.

Thanks in ADVANCE for any HELP you can provide.What IE version?

How do you find (don't know the names) and delete unwanted files. Want to install a program but it can't. (Older version of program found). Uninstalled that one but some files remain. Win XPDid you use Add/Remove Programs to delete that program?
What program is it?

At your desktop press F3. That will open up the search companion. Type in the name of the program and search for files with that name. Delete them.

You might TRY this program to get RID of all of the JUNK on your computer
http://www.ccleaner.com/Go to the support site of the manufacturer ( creator ) of the program. The problem usually has occurred before and they will have an uninstall program.

Sometimes we can REINSTALL the rogue program and then the OS add/remove program will work. Or there will be an uninstall under the start menu.

Run all of your cleanup programs. Start, all programs, accessories, system tools and then click Disk Cleanup.

A rogue entry in the registry might be the block. Use the free MICROSOFT registry cleaner:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/cleanup.htm

Search for a key phrase in all files for the associated rogue program files and then delete. ( be careful not to delete good files. )

Search for *.tmp and then delete.

Search for *.log and decide which ones to delete.

Make sure 15 to 20% if your HD is free

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

http://ask-leo.com/can_i_delete_old_versions_of_software.html
What program is it?

Hello everyone, I'm trying to help my sister out with her laptop. The laptop is about a 5 YEAR old COMPAQ Laptop (not a business laptop), which has Microsoft XP Home Edition.

Her problem is that whenever you boot up the computer, you are able to see the desktop, but then explorer.exe crashes. I've tried to add a new task by typing in explorer.exe, which will show the desktop temporarily, then 5 seconds later it crashes again. I've even tried this same thing in safe mode, and have no idea how to do anything with the windows keep crashing. I'm thinking it's got to be a virus, spyware/malware, or a trojan, because when I open up the task manager, there are a bunch of things listed that do not seem reliable, but because the windows keep closing after 5 seconds, its impossible to do anything! I asked her if she had any important things on her hard-drive and she said some pictures. So if there's anyway around a re-installation of Windows, that would be best.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!!!
Larsonit maybe but, try this: Run 'sfc /scannow'

goodluck!

spider Same thing in Safe Mode?Quote from: spiderlucci on December 17, 2008, 08:21:45 PM

it maybe but, try this: Run 'sfc /scannow'

goodluck!

spider

Same thing in Safe Mode?

I just want to know, if the computer will operate normally in Safe Mode.

HI
I tried reloading the os disc.It asks me do I want to load from hardisc or from cd.

I say cd it loads the 98 on the disc untill the code screen.
I think perhaps the 3rd party format disc? is required.
I FORGOT I can put a floppy drive in

thanksDLoad a WinME boot disk file from bootdisk.com.
The reason you want WinME is it started with larger HDD support.
Format a floppy and use the DLoad to create a bootable floppy.
Power down and insert the floppy...re-boot.
This will load basic drivers and bring you to a black command prompt screen.

WARNING All your data is about to dissappear so be sure this is what you want...
At the A: prompt type format C: /u and hit Enter...let it run to completion.
It will then ask you for a volume name press Enter for none.
Remove the floppy...insert the Win2K CD and re-boot.
The setup of Win2K should now start.
Follow all the prompts and you should be good to go...Hi
Thankyou.
I think I have the answer.
The computer does not have any of the set up necessary to input the win 2000.I think the new dis might be wrong.
I have got 4 floppy disc to input setup.However when all has loaded i have to remove the floppy drive and put in the cd drive.Of course the laptop does not find the cd.
I start in bios f12 use removable device.
Can you get these boot discs on cd?Quote from: parkinson40 on December 21, 2008, 01:18:52 PM

Hi
Thankyou.
I think I have the answer.
The computer does not have any of the set up necessary to input the win 2000.I think the new dis might be wrong.
I have got 4 floppy disc to input setup.However when all has loaded i have to remove the floppy drive and put in the cd drive.Of course the laptop does not find the cd.
I start in bios f12 use removable device.
Can you get these boot discs on cd?

Alright so I'm running Windows XP and everything was fine except suddenly it just stopped responding. Yea it just sounds like it froze but it's a little more complicated. When I start up my computer everything RUNS smoothly but the moment I try to access the Start Menu, any of my programs or even click the mouse everything just freezes COMPLETELY. The computer still works in Safe Mode and I did run some scans in Safe Mode but no viruses were found. Does anyone know what's wrong?In safe mode choose Boot with the last known good configuration.

Or

Run System restore to an earlier date

or
Run SFC /scannow

or
shut down and unplug from wall and wait 30 seconds. Plug back in and reboot. ( will reset factory defaults )Well I know that rebooting with the last known good configuration doesn't work, I've TRIED it already. Could you explain how to do the other two? Sorry but I'm just not that great with the technical side of computersWell, I tried unplugging it but that didn't workStart/Run sfc /scannow and hit Enter...
Note the space between sfc and the switch...
Have your XP CD handy.THANKS patio but did the System Restore and now everything seems to be working fine. Thanks for the assistance. Have you installed something before these happened?

I normally leave this to auto but it seems to be running quite alot, and sometimes with show 0% for a long time. Is this normal and do most people just run it SAY once a WEEK. Unless there's some dire emergency (LIKE the recent IE7 security flaw), Microsoft generally releases updates on the first Tuesday of every month only.Thanks for the info, didn't KNOW that.

G'dat to all.....I came up with an idea to connect my wii to my LAPTOP WHILST on holiday ...is this POSSIBLE . ThanksGoogle it: HTTP://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=connectig+wii+to+laptop&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq= I think you'll find your answer.

Back home my BROTHER tried to uninstall Symantec Client Security from a desktop running XP, but was unable to find an easy way to do so. He followed a set of instructions online that had him make changes to the registry. Unfortunately, one of these changes messed something up, and now every time I right-click on an icon in a folder/desktop, an installation wizard for Symantec comes up. The right-click menu will not show up until I cancel the installation.

I've tried letting the installation continue, but it only freezes the task bar. I've also tried downloading Symantec Client Security and installing it again, but the wizard QUITS saying there was an error that did not allow it to finish and gives me no more information as the nature of the problem. Worst of all, this happened a couple of MONTHS ago, and my brother says he doesn't remember what instructions he followed online, so I don't even know what registry entries he changed .

If anyone could let me know how I can stop the INSTALLER from booting every time I right click on an icon, I would be very grateful. I know this might be a tall order since I know little else about what caused the problem other than a faulty change in the registry. Any help is appreciated.find your version here:(using system information may help here)

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/ppfdocs/2002031914291648

then go through ALL the steps again...

Good LuckFrom our Archives...

Warning : If this machine is running Ghost as a backup solution dis-regard the advice in the above link...And ? ?It is a set of steps for removing Symantec products. NORTON just happens to be one of them.
What's new in Symantec Client Security 3.1

Quote

Product(s) *covered: Symantec AntiVirus 10.1, Symantec Client Firewall 8.7, Symantec Client Security 3.1

I think the title of the post patio linked to should be changed from How To Remove The Norton Virus to How To Remove Norton Antivirus

From an archiving operation I have to handle a directory that contains about 80.000 sub-directories (and INCREASING).
The number cannot be reduced or distributed over a larger number of sub-directories.
Consequently, working in the directory is VERY slow, as it re-reads the directory structure after every action.

Is there any way to speed up access to such a directory (e.g. when accessing with "Explorer" or programs such as "Total Commander") or at least optimize PERFORMANCE ?Not sure I can give you a good answer, but might be worth asking whether your hard drive has recently been defragmented. Has it?

Your OS? How much free space (MBytes and percentage) on your hard drive? Also Total Commander hates indexing service and any Symantec products...
Turn off the indexing service and if you have any Symantec products think about replacing them with (FREE ) alternative protection apps...
There's a ton of info for this in our Virus and Spyware Forum.soybean:
The HDD is brand new, the archiving was the first operation done with it.
It's a 500GB USB HDD, the current utilization is about 30GB.
Each archived file folder (out of the 80.000) contains one or more PDF or DOC FILES with about 375kB in average.

The indexing is switched on at the moment, because of the promised "faster search" results.
Can the indexing be switched of just like that or will it affect the data on the HDD ?
(e.g. re-format or such)

I use the USB HDD with several PCs and Laptops running AV programs, e.g. AVIRA on the PC, but "OfficeScan" on the Laptop.
They are all slow when accessing the archive folder containing the 80.000 sub-directories, so I assume it's not a problem of the AV program.

OS is WinXP Home on PC and WinXP Prof. on Laptop.

When you SWITCH off the indexing service be prepared to wait about the same amount of time as defrag or diskcheck takes...

No guarantees here on it speeding things up but in my experience running Total Commander it liked it off.

Your mileage may vary...so I have switched off the "Indexing Service" on the USB HDD,
et voila, what used to be 1.5 to 2 minutes waiting time until the directory was read,
is now reduced to about 9 seconds.
*censored* of an improvement !

Thanks to you guys, I am one happy user now.
Merry Christmas.

BTW: The time needed to work on the HDD/directories/files to change from "Indexing" to "No index" took about 5 minutes.Excellent !

Enjoy the Holidays yourself as well and stop by anytime ! !

I was using my laptop to listen to itunes when I was taking a shower, like I normally do. However, this time, the computer started skipping the song, not literally skipping a song and moving on to the next one, but fracturing it, like a broken CD that was scratched. I took it out of the room and shut it down, and when I RESTARTED it the computer was operating way slower than normal. When I LOOKED at the task manager the CPU has been spastically using up to 55 percent of the processor speed when I was on my desktop with no applications running, leading me to believe that the computer's speakers aren't damaged. Does anyone know what's going on and why? The computer has an Intel 2 Core duo processor and is running windows XP.

Thanks for any help,
Robthe computer wasnt IN the shower was it? Quote from: computeruler on December 13, 2008, 05:36:49 PM

the computer wasnt IN the shower was it?

the computer wasnt IN the shower was it?

hmm put it in rice? i herd that putting water damaged electronics in rice helps

Anyone know from the top of their head how to disable the forced restarting of Windows XP after an update?

LinkI'd rather not use a tool for knowledge-gathering reasons.

Start - run - gpedit.msc - computer configuration - administrative templates - windows update.
Check those settings, several of them will do what you want.Thanks Calum, that's pretty good of you.

You're welcome.
I ran into the solution a while back, purely by accident when I was looking for something else.
I never have automatic updates on on my own MACHINES, but it's HANDY to know how to disable the automatic reboot for other people.I always wait with installing new updates until the computer forces me or I hold a 'maintenance' DAY. That way I'm sure I won't get any updates that haven't thoroughly tested yet.

The quick way to disable the reboot for the current session is to stop the Windows Update service from running, by executing this command:
net stop "windows update"
It works on Vista, I didn't check it on XP.Quote from: Broni on December 19, 2008, 01:52:04 PM

The quick way to disable the reboot for the current session is to stop the Windows Update service from running, by executing this command:
net stop "windows update"
It works on Vista, I didn't check it on XP.

of course, one should have automatic updates (it will download, but it will install upoon the next regular pc bootup)....

of course, one should have automatic updates

I bought a HP desktop computer 2 months ago and it periodically reboots without input. I have screen saver set at 10 mins and even if in the screen saver MODE the computer will reset. HP has always looked for updates could that be my problem or do I NEED to MAKE a change to one of my setting. Other than an occassionally REBOOT the system works fine. Help.



Joe
Corrupt screen saver file ? ?
Is it an addon or a Windows screen saver ? ?
If Windows got to start/run and type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter...
Have your Windows CD handy as it may ask for it .
When finished re-boot.

If it's an addon screen saver delete it and re-install it.

Go to Control Panel /System /Advanced/ Startup and Recovery and uncheck " auto re-boot on system errors".....

Also review your settings in Control Panel/Power.

Other than that it's still under warranty so you have the option of returning it for satisfaction...

I want to uninstall AVG Free.
Add/remove doesn't work. Get an error message; uninstall fails.
Revo isn't compatible with Windows ME.
AVG forums tell me my e-mail is already in use;use another address. (don't have one); won't let me sign in.
I've asked around & am TOLD to try to install newer version of AVG, then instead of installing, choose uninstall. Will it work? How long does the install process take--hopefully not a couple hours?

Help ! AVG is slowing up my pc terribly. Doesn't work with ME at all anymore.
Have you tried start>programs>avg>avg uninstaller?what version of AVG do you have?

http://oldversion.com/program.php?n=avg has older versions

I'd try just running the installer and then having the installer UNINSTALL the program. I know it's been suggested already .... it worked for my system, but my system is not the same as your system so I don't know if it'll work for you .... only test is to give it a shot. At worst, AVG won't be uninstalled but nothing ELSE should be AFFECTED.

I don't know if AVAST will support windows ME. But it does support windows 2000 and WINDOW ME seems to just be a "home" version of windows 2000 essentially. Might be worth a try

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/cleanup.html

ramonfordTera89
What AVG version are you trying to uninstall?and safe mode doesn't do any good either? you tried that? I've gotten some stuff uninstallable in normal mode to uninstall okay in safe mode oddly.A friend of mine had a problem like that. we had to re install windows. Thanks for advice, everyone. I have 7.5 AVG Free, if that's any help.Quote

A friend of mine had a problem like that. we had to re install windows.

Tera89
Download AVG 7.5 again: http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/4029/
Install it over the top of existing AVG, and then try to uninstall it again.

Well "Purchasing" is a lie, I'm really looking for what I want for christmas, but still. First time I'm GETTING a "marginally large" Christmas in the last 13 years of my life... *censored* I'm not even Catholic... But I digress --

I've been researching around... I *Definately* want a Laptop computer... If you've read the last thread I started, you will know why. =D

But I'm not sure who to go with, and even then, what model.

HP makes good computers, but their all overpriced.

Everyone has a dell, but they suck.

You see my dilemma...

So this isn't having you LOOK for a computer for me, I want to know if you have a good laptop PC that you GOT for marginally cheap (500> ), isn't a complete waste of money, has a decent GPU (I don't want to be playing Crysis, but I don't want to be playing Dungeon's and Dragons, EITHER), AND IS STILL ON THE MARKET. I know you might have a good computer made a couple years back still going strong, but it doesn't HELP if I CAN'T BUY IT. Lol.

OH! Please GIVE computer model and maker

and if your computer is a crapbox, you can still help =D

Thanks in advance
-Simihttp://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Category&v1=Mini&series_name=mini1000xp_series

Hi all,

To start, here are my system specs:

OS: XP Pro SP2
Motherboard: Asus SLI Deluxe
Processor: AMD Opteron 170 dual core
RAM: 1 gig (2 sticks) OCZ
Graphics: XFX Geforce 7800
Audio: Creative X-FI
HDD: SATA WD 200gig and an old IDE WD 120 (old install of XP HOME)
CD: Plextor DVD ROM, CD-RW

BSOD Message (just the codes):

STOP: 0x0000007E (0xC0000005, 0xF630D42A, 0xF79EE1A4, 0xF79EDEA0)

I've got what PROBABLY isn't too odd of an issue, but with some strange caveats. As the title states, the system will not boot regularly. I was able to boot into safe mode immediately after the first occurrence and CHECK a few things (including disabling the auto reboot so I could SEE the BSOD). After a few attempts at correcting the issue with roll backs via safe mode (Last Known option just repeated the error), the system will now no longer boot into even safe mode. This all started after an attempted display driver update.

One of the odd things about this situation is that the system required me to boot from the XP CD (I believe it was a conflict/issue with having the newer XP Pro SATA drive and the XP Home IDE in the same system, but I never got around to wiping everything out and starting fresh).

The second funky thing that comes up from all of that is when I try to do a XP Repair from a direct CD boot, I only have the D: drive (my cd drive) as a repairable option.

My options in and of themselves seem limited I am sure. I know I can just go for broke and do a complete re-install of the system, but will have to dig some irreplaceable stuff from the drive if that is the case (I am sure some guys at my IT dept at work will at least be willing to do that). I have not as of yet done anything in the BIOS, however. If disabling or adjusting anything in there may help, I am all ears. I believe Asus has Phoenix BIOS on the above listed mobo.

One thing I am curious to know, would it be feasible for me to install XP Pro on the old IDE drive (setting that to master somehow) and digging out all the files, etc I want to back up? I know I'm a bit all over the place with QUESTIONS, but definitely looking for any and all advice you may have.

Thanks!Start with HD diagnostic: System Memory: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

I have a Compaq Presario-AMD Athlon 64-3500+-512mb-200gb. Running windows xp sp3, updated and malware clean. I am stuck with dialup connection until [emailprotected] upgrades our area. I sometimes leave my pc running a download all night. I usually USE orbit DOWNLOADER but some downloads work better with no manager. Since I reinstalled windows my connection gets disconnected at at different times and redials the connection, but only at night when I leave it downloading a large file. In internet connection I have checked "never dial a connection". It is just an annoyance but I would like to fix it. Any help will be appreciated. I forgot to say that I use IE7 and have tried connection keeper ( with same results). Tried firefox several times but it was slower than IE on my pc. Thanks again. Lots of good advice on this site.well in my area...the ISP's seem to do a lot of their maintence after 1 am ...so
just maybe your running into that type of ISSUE....just a thought

Good LuckIt's been a long time since dial-up, but if I remember correctly, most dial-up ISPs will disconnect you, while computer idle, and they DISREGARD downloading as computer being busy.
I may be wrong, though.broni is correct, dial-up will disconnect u about 3 hour no matter your computer is working or idle
cheersLine quality was always a frequent culprit in dial-up disconnect issues...
Incoming calls used to kick my connection.

Hi! everyone!

PDF to WORD is it possible?

I have a LARGE document in pdf format which i NEED to do some editing, in word, i just cant retype it. How can i take it from PDF to WORD format.

Any free software or APPLICATION that will ALLOW me to do that?
Any help is most welcomed.How is that you do not have pdf editing software? Is this your job?

Where can I get free Codecs for WIndows Media Player 11 so I can play a DVD movie?This is not a direct answer - more a suggestion.

Just me but I do not like or use WIN media player ... too much ''baggage''!

May I SUGGEST an option - go find Win Media Player CLASSIC ..... free and available from various sites. It has an ample compliment of codecs and will enable PLAYING of about anything, including DVD.More options:

VLC Player...FREE

k-Lite codec pack should also do the trick if you want to stick with WMP.

Unlock the Task Bar and look for any of those vertical dotted lines to the left of the minimized window.
CLICK and drag it to the right to, say, the middle of the task bar, and up to the same level as the quick-launch icons.


now I have no dotted linesRight Click the Task Bar and click Lock the TaskBarSorry I missed that.I must be getting tired,FRUSTRATED or both. Is there anything else we can try.I did manage to drag the to part of the bar where the icons are but could do no more. ThanksYou need to make one of the bars smaller before you can drag it bown. Just keep dragging stuff till it fits again, trial & error. You're BETTER off setting your Windows theme to Windows classic, to me it's always been easier to get control of the taskbar that way WITHOUT the annoying colours.

I recall it being quite a feat for me to get the taskbar back to its original POSITION when I accidentally made it stick to the right or left side of the screen when I first used Windows 95... thanks for that its now back to the right size.Once again thanks to all who have helped TerryNow lock it. Nice job, tedder Good Job.

This problem started when i attempted to install Daemon Tools, it requested that I restart the COMPUTER to install it. I did that and the computer seemed to start up just fine, however when it got to the point where it would normally have begun installing the screen goes blue and I get an error message:


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

If this is the first time you've seen this Stop error sign restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:

(it used to say something about making sure my software and hardware is properly installed, but it no longer says that for some reason.)

check to be sure you have adequate disk space. If a driver is identified in the Stop message, disable the driver or check with the manufacturer for driver updates. Try changing video adaptors.

check with your hardware vendor for BIOS updates. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching and shadowing.

Technical Information:

***STOP: 0X0000008E (0X0000005, 0X0B6101FB, 0XAA9E1484, 0X00000000)

Beginning dump of physical memory
Physical memory dump complete"


I have plenty of space on my harddrives.
I have tried going into Safe MODE and making the computer start in the Diagnostic start up, but that simply made the computer crash immediately rather than after some drivers have loaded.
I've even deleted the installation file for Daemon Tools in the hope that it would prevent it from installing but it made absolutely no difference.
I would use system restore to reverse the changes, however for some reason system restore has been shut off and I cannot turn it back on in Safe mode and I simply do not get enough time to turn it back on in the normal mode.

There is nothing on this computer that I CARE to lose, so if there's a way to simply revert the entire computer to how it was on Day 1 I'll just do that.

Here's some my system specs in case they might help:

Microsoft XP
Professional
Version 2002
Service Pack 2

Benq Corporation
Intel(R) Pentium(R)M
Processor 1.73 GHz
1.73 GHz, 504 MV of RAMMS denotes this as most likely a driver issue...
Prior to Daemon was there any NEW hardware installed ? ?
If so check Device Manager for any Yellow !!'s and correct/re-install the offending drivers.

If this is not the case then the issue is with Daemon.
My non-technical understanding of how this tool works is it creates a virtual CD DRIVE using free HDD space so games etc. can be run directly from the HDD.
To do so it has to "fake out Windows" into thinking a device exists that really doesn't. This uses a "driver" to do so.

If you are sure you have fully removed Daemon check the following:
Right click My Computer...select Manage and then Disk Management.
Look for a drive that is not a physical drive or partition that you know you have .
Right clik the drive and select Unmount if that option is available.
If that is not one of the choices exit out and repeat the same thru plain old Windows Explorer.
Re-boot the machine.
Run chkdsk /r on that drive at the earliest possible convenience and also defrag.
Good Luck.I checked on the device manager, but i didn't find anything.

I also looked in Disk Management, but there were no extra partitions and only a single disk drive, i checked to see if there was an unmount option anyway, but there wasn't.
I think this may be because Daemon hasn't actually had the opportunity to be installed and therefore create a driver. The problem may be happening at start up when Daemon was scheduled to install.

I defragged both of my partitioned hard drives and also ran chkdsk just for the *censored* of it, and then restarted, but it still crashed.Quote

I also looked in Disk Management, but there were no extra partitions and only a single disk drive,

I defragged both of my partitioned hard drives

I can't CLOSE the installer BOX. An error code 2908 appears when it begans to install document. I want to know how I can get rid of this box. What exactly are you trying to do, what OPERATING System, and what is the exact error message?THANKS Carbon Dudeoxide. I think I have problem solved.
Ah, ok.

May I ask what you did for future reference?

I have a Gateway PC, bought in 2002, with Windows XP. I've used the CD drive primarily to store our family photographs. A few weeks ago, when I placed a new CD in the drive tray, I didn't hear the normal sound of the thing revving up. The message on the screen told me to place a CD into the drive. I thought maybe the drive was defective and used a Gateway utility called PC Doctor. Following the directions I placed a full CD (again, family photos) into the tray and clicked on the diagnostic icon in PC Doctor. The drive whirred away and ran the following tests: linear seek, random seek, funnel seek, linear read, random read; all were successful. That made me think the drive was working, and maybe the software to run it was not recognizing something. I read a fair number of entries in this forum and tried some without success. I went to the Device Manager, opened "DVD/CD-ROM drives" and found this entry just below it: a yellow dot with an exclamation point in it followed by HL-DT-ST CD/RW GCE-8160B. I right clicked on this, then clicked on "Properties" and was greeted with the following message: "Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupted or missing (Code 39)." I clicked on "Troubleshoot" and tried to uninstall then reinstall, but as I followed the directions I saw that it told me to insert the CD's that came with the computer. My sense of it was that inserting theCD's would produce the original screen direction to please insert a CD into the drive. I've been back to square one a good number of times now. I hope I've been specific enough in DESCRIBING the problem so that some of you MIGHT be able to SUGGEST a solution. Thanks.your solution would be to acquire a windows CD with which to install the necessary driver software.

Or- if your computer was a OEM machine, you might have a i386 directory/folder on your computer that you can direct the installer to instead.Optical drives don't need any extra drivers since Win 2000.

Try one of these:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
or...
2. Download, and run Restore Missing CD Drive patch
Double click on downloaded file, and allow registry merge.
or...
3. Go to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll see two items:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstal. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.Thanks for getting back to me. Broni, I tried the uninstall of the primary and secondary channels a few weeks ago as a result of reading what you advised someone else. It didn't solve the problem at that time. Thinking that I may have done the procedure improperly a few weeks ago, I tried it again this morning - no luck. Your first suggestion, sending me to Microsoft support was my next choice. Frankly, I'm lost with the directions given me there, and there's no indication of what their help will cost. I tried your second suggestion, i.e. download and run Restore Missing CD Drive Patch. I saved, to my documents folder, "cdgone.zip." There are three files: cdgone.reg, EditReg.reg, and Read Me.(I did "Read Me" but it didn't seem to tell me exactly how to proceed.) Going back to your directions, I looked for anything that told me to "allow registry merge," but could not see it. I'm trying to figure out what steps I've missed or what I'm just dumb about. I'm not even sure of what questions I should be asking you at this point. Should I have not "saved" but just "opened" cdgone.zip? At this point I'm thinking I need the kind of directions for a person who doesn't know what he's doing. Love that feeling of inadeqacy!Right clik cdgone.reg and select Merge...
Re-boot.As for M$ page, all you need to do is to perform 4 steps listed at the end of that page.
Print them out, and you'll see, they're easy to follow.Thanks Patio and Broni for your replies. I tried earlier today to right click cdgone.reg and all I found was the standard dropdown list of "open," "cut," "copy," "delete," "properties." "Merge" was not in the list. Still trying to figure what I did wrong with this. I printed that Microsoft page, but it's late and I'm weary, so I'll try what you suggest, Broni, tomorrow. Thanks again and I'll keep you posted. "M$" - that's a proper symbol, that is!The files may need to be extracted from the .zip.
You can view them but the merge option won't show up until you extract them to a folder...just pick a name and make a folder.
Try it this way and see....Greetings and salutations to Broni and Patio - Reading Patio's directions to extract the files from the zip file and then select "merge" worked like a charm. So, again, some raucous cheering for both of you: Broni for the "Restore Missing CD Drive Patch" suggestion, and Patio for clarifying the procedure for me. You both have been an enormous help. Thank you again, and I'll stop gushing now.
Excellent news...and Kudos go to Broni for providing the fix...i just nudged it along a little bit.
Stop by anytime !Here's the craziness now. My most recent CD with photos played normally; thus my cheering message to you. However, when I inserted any of the provious CD's that I made (all photos) I got this error message: "D:\ is not accessible. Incorrect function." With the latest CD, when I insert it, I hear all the familiar sounds of the CD going into drive, the autoplay flashlight scans, etc., and I can view all the photos. With any of my other CD's, after inserting them, I hear a little bit of whirring, the little light flashes a few times, then silence. Clicking on "My Computer," I see that the icon for the D drive has changed to show that a CD is in the tray, but then when I double click on that new icon, I get the error message. Any suggestions for this new wrinkle?I'm glad, we fixed a little
Do you have Easy CD Creator on your computer?
If yes, read here: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;315350
If not...
Right click on the drive. Click Properties>Recording Tab
Make sure, there is a checkmark in "Enable CD Recording On This Drive" box.I'm beginning to think that if I EXPRESS my gratitude too much, I'll jinx the outcome! At first I tried right-clicking the drive>Properties>Recording Tab, but I found no recording tab. So then I went to the Microsoft site, downloaded the update, and can now open my other CD's. Everything seems to have returned to normal and I have you to thank for that; I'm glad you're out there. I do enjoy problem-solving but this one was getting me down. Thanks again.

hi.i'm at my friends place and he has GOT two os's installed(xp PRO & 98).he has his drive partitioned in to halves ( C and D ).now he wants to get rid of 98 and keep xp pro,so the question i want to ask is should i just format C drive or should i format D drive also?

p.s-98 is installed on C and xp on D

any kind of HELP will be appriciated.See Remove Windows 98 from Dual-Bootthax for the help

I am about to reformat my hard drive. Just to make sure, all I will need is a torrented version of Windows XP right?
Any DRIVERS I can just download on the INTERNET?Quote

torrented version of Windows XP

Recently switched to Win XP...when I CLICK on my Desktop shortcut for my Dos
data base program, I receive this message
Window Title: 16 Bit MS Dos Subsystem

C:\Docume~1\owner\desktop\adbm4.pif
Invalid startup directory, PLEASE check your pif. file
Choose "close" to terminate this application.

I am Computer illiterate and do not KNOW the Dos version.
The Properties lists the Program as ADBM4.exe
I'm running Win XP Service Pack 3 HP Pavilion 304w
Thanking you in advance!FIND the executable for the program ...it'll be a .exe extension in the program folder.
Right clik it and select Create shortcut.
Drag and drop it to the desktop and save.
Delete the old one.
Then right clik the new one and choose "run in compatibility mode".
It should work now.

NOTE: If the user profile has been changed from Quote

C:\Docume~1\owner\desktop\