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Hi! everyone! i would like some help, i'm looking for a Excel free tutorial either 2003 or 2007. I need to practice ALOT and in advance feature, i will be PERFORMING some work on it at a new COMPANY..

Can someone please help?Well, you'd better determine whether you'll be using Excel 2003 or Excel 2007 at the new company because the two versions are much different.

Microsoft has some nice TUTORIALS online. For Excel 2003, see http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/HA011161281033.aspx and http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/CR061831141033.aspx

There are many other online "tutorials". You might browse some of these: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=excel+tutorial&aq=f&oq=

Well i dont no yet which the company is using, but just to be on save side, i better practice on both of them. Post me the link of the u have.

ThanksQuote from: lino124 on December 03, 2008, 08:05:30 AM

... i better practice on both of them. Post me the link of the u have.

sorry for being a pest,

Just read someone elses problem re STARTING up. someone mentioned bois BATTERY could me dead. had computer 4 years. how do i know if dead.

cheersJust REPLACE it...part # CR2032....but it's probably not the issue.
You need to run that HDD test.do you have your cd-rom drive as the first to BOOT?

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/ss/bootorderchange.htm

try your cd again.

spiderRan diagnostics check got following error:-

DRIVE NOT READY ERROR/STATUS CODE 0104Your hard drive is failing...hook it up as a slave drive in another machine if you need the data from it...
The more you try to fix it from here the further away you get from getting your data.Quote from: spiderlucci on November 27, 2008, 11:29:16 AM

That's if he/her has another PC Patio!
spider

I have been given a second hand computer and would like to know if I load WINDOWS XP profesiona will iy run OK. The computer information is as follows:
Accer Power SXb
X86 based pc
Processor Celeron 733MHz
If any more information is required please let me know what is required.
How much RAM?

How big hard drive?

Your name for thread title is foolish. Better would be, "Will this computer run XP Professional?"

Ram 128Mb

H/D 18GbIt'll run it- but it will be somewhat sluggish, depending on your intended purpose.

I worked with a 350Mhz AMD K6-2 with that amount of RAM, and a 2GB hard drive and 8GB second drive. It worked OK, but it took severe tweaking of the startups and services and so forth to get it running smoothly.Altough it would be technically possible to run XP on that computer I wouldn't try it. It will be incredibly slow with that amount of RAM. Windows 98 or even 2000 would be a better CHOICE.
Have you CONSIDERED linux?Quote from: JJ 3000 on December 02, 2008, 09:16:59 PM

Altough it would be technically possible to run XP on that computer I wouldn't try it.

My computer froze while shutting down on the blue screen that says MS Windows. I finally had to hold the power button down to SHUT it off. Now when I turn it on, it appears to be booting up windows, then returns to that shut down blue screen and hangs there. I have tried F8, tried to boot in safe mode, tried to boot with last known config that WORKED, etc. It always returns to that blue screen. Can anyone help?Start your computer back up and tap F8 to get into the advanced startup options. Here, choose "Disable automatic restarts on system failure" This should keep it from restarting. The blue screen error message should stay on the screen now. Write down that error and post back with it.

Have you made any hardware or software changes latley?
Do you have your windows CD?Okay. I did that. It does the same thing. I get the black MS Windows XP start-up screen with the little lights going back and forth and then it goes black and then it goes to the blue screen that says MS Windows XP that appears right before shutting down, but it doesn't move after that. It just sits there. I don't think I have the original disks, but I'll look.You have to keep tapping F8 repeatedly as the computer is first TURNED on before windows starts to load.No, I meant I did tap F8 and get the choices. I checked it not to AUTOMATICALLY restart and what I wrote above is what happened.

I'm still looking for the original CD. It's a Dell Dimension3000.No original disk. Warranty expired in 2006. None of the options in the F8 window work. There is no error message or dialogue box. No matter which option I choose, it starts to boot and then moves that blue screen you see when shutting down.Your hard drive may be corrupted. Run hard drive diagnostics
http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287I've saved the website, maybe I can use it at some point. Right now, I would if I could run anything. It won't let me do anything at all.those are bootable disks that dont require windows to runOh okay - I'll GIVE it a try. Thank you!

for some reason i listened to some of my music on windows media player and then tried to watch some movies and they were showing no picture they always used too but for some reason the visualizations are showing as if i were PLAYING music? tried dvd discs and some stuff downloaded off the net and stored on the hdd but nothing works right why? need help ???thanx a bunch!!!! Try VLC Player: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
I don't even BOTHER with any WMP advice, because I don't use it...garbage.This issue happens if all the CODECS are not installed on your computer. Try installing Klite codec pack and let me know the results:

http://www.free-codecs.com/K_Lite_Codec_Pack_download.htm

i used the player broni recommended but i also downloaded those codecs too and they WORKED downloaded them just so you COULD have the results!Very good Thank you very much!

Your feedback is much appreciated.

Sykes

I think its because I did something to the registry but not sure. I recently had the antivirus pro 2009 virus and managed to get rid of it, I think. While in the registry I clicked "modify" after right clicking on one of the registrys. I thought it would give me more options, as I was only curious to see what the modify function would do. Well right after that the display changed. On the desktop all the icons are taller and more narrow. The font changed and is now smaller and harder to read. If I up the resolution it gets harder to read. I noticed later that I also have no audio. Pretty sure its related. No SYSTEM sound or device sound. I dont remember where in the registry I was but the file name had a few initials( I forget what) then the number 6 service pack 2. It read _____6 service pack 2. It was not internet explorer 6 service pack 2 or at least thats not what it read. I have since reinstalled service pack 2 and 3 but that did not help my problem. It may be virus related but I dont thik so. Malewarebytes, superantispyware, and mccafee scans all say I'm clean. Any help or push in the right direction appreciated. I need some audio.What OS, add some other information.



Its a dell 4550 Windows xp 2002 home version service pack 3 pentium 4, 256ramobviously happy to provide any other info needed, please let me know. Just still looking for some help/advice/direction on this issue. Been like this over a week now. Have no idea how to FIX this. Would reinstalling xp do anything for this issue.Not sure how to fix it, but just wanted to comment by SAYING, if you do Re-install Windows, it will be fixed, but all your programs will be lost.

If you don't have many IMPORTANT things on your computer, you might just want to do that.

PS, get some more RAM and you will watch your computer speed up significantly.
On an old computer of mine I had 256, and made it a Gig completely, and lets just say I was very surprised with the results...

If not, search for something that checks/fixes your registry. Maybe the sound is related to your drivers? Maybe try to reinstall them? Just a thought, I am no expert, but hate to see a thread unanswered...Actually, try a program called CCleaner. Works great...I will try that. Also I ordered another 512 of ram today. If I wasent broke and laidoff I would have just gotton two and called it a day, maybe later.
I dont have my xp cd and do have alot of stuff but it may be an only option for me as I am not that hot on computers. I tried uninstalling the audio driver and never got a responce so not sure if it worked or not. Went to install new driver from the emu site and I was getting errors when trying to download.You can borrow an XP CD from anyone you know to facilitate repairs and you won't be violating any liscensing laws to do so...
The Version and installed Service Packs have to match however...i.e. if you are running XPPro w/SP2 that's the CD you need.

This is assuming you're legit to begin with.thanks for the info. Not my first option however. Would like to just fix the problem if thats possible,Finally able to locate both drivers on cd and problem fixed. Thanks for all replies.

I'm having some horrible IRQ issues, and I need help.

I have options in the BIOS for IRQ settings, and there are IRQ settings in Device Manager as well so I'm not sure which settings to change.

The computer is a modified 6792-2HU. I added a video card, wireless card, CD-Burner, DVD-ROM, more RAM, and a 200 GB Hdd.

Pentium 4 (1.79 GHz / Socket 478 mPGA / 400 MHz FSB)
512 MB RAM (PC133)
Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 (AGP / 128 MB RAM)

The computer worked perfectly with the modifications for well over a YEAR, but yesterday I uninstalled the video drivers and rebooted. I was planning on upgrading to a GeForce 5500 FX card.

I couldn't get it to boot in safe mode or any other mode so I decided to just reinstall Windows since I had a beta version of SP3 installed. I was hoping Windows would reassign everything correctly, but it didn't work. I've spent the day trying to fix it.

I've tried:

- Unplugging hardware I don't absolutely need for Windows to install.
- Only using 1 STICK of RAM.
- Flashed the BIOS with the newest version (made in 1994).
- Set the BIOS to "legacy free" mode to free some IRQs.
- Switching the ACPI IRQ between 9, 10, and 11.
- Installing 3 different versions of Windows XP (SP0, SP2, & 2 version of SP3) multiple times.

I finally got XP with no Service Pack to install.

Right now, it will boot without freezing if I turn it on with my USB mouse unplugged. I'm also having trouble with the new video card. I installed the drivers from Nvidia, but Windows insists that the graphics be 4-bit color.

The new card is a 8x and the AGP slot is 4x. I don't know if that matters, but I hope not. There's also a setting in the BIOS about the video card. It has options for AGP or PCI and 64 MB RAM - 256 MB RAM."Flashing" the BIOS might not have been a good idea here...
Remove the CMOS battery and UNPLUG all power for ten minutes and replace the battery and re-boot.
This will set the BIOS to default settings but it WILL NOT correct an incorrect flash.

Within the directory that CONTAINS a file NAMED "junk.ttt", when I ENTER the following command:-

copy junk.ttt c:\DOCUMENTS and Settings\Malcolm\Desktop\junk.ttt

I get an error message "wrong syntax" Can anybody tell me what is wrong?

Sincerely

MalcolmWelcome to the CH forums.

Your destination path contains SPACES so enclose it in double quotes.

copy junk.ttt "c:\Documents and Settings\Malcolm\Desktop\junk.ttt"

hi. last night my windows got error and i tried to install ubuntu(in order to save my files), but the installation failed due to lack of space(got stuck at 33%). I decided to restart my pc and i got "error loading operating system".

Now i dont know what to do....

I dont want to LOSE my files. please HELPPLEASE help me.Installing an OS on TOP of another one is obviously going to CAUSE lost/damaged files....
Remove that drive and hook it up as a slave in a working machine to see what if anything is salvageable.hmm...how do i do this ? is there a way to use live ubuntu to BACKUP all my files on a cd or dvd?

Thx for helping me...im using ubuntu from live cd and its kinda slow.UPDATE:i tried to use fixboot command from windows xp cd and now i get "NTLDR is missing"

What do i need to do ? I think i'm getting this error because Ubuntu failed to partition my HDD(got stuck at 33%)..Can i remove this failed partition from my PC ? Partitioning wipes out as many/more files even more effectively than formatting does...Slave Drive Instructions

Every time I start my Computer when it gets to the Desktop it Open up the My Documents Folder and I have to close it by hand.

I cleared out my msconfig Startup list and it still happens.

Is there another Startup Folder I can check??

And or what could be going on??OK I have Scanned my Computer for Viruses and Spyware and it found TWO of them and I got rid of them.

And I ran CC Cleaner to fix Registry Errors and it Fix all of them.

I have my POP Up Blocker turned ON and I still GET Pop Ups like I never did befor.

And when I start my Computer it still Opens My Documents Folder when it gets to Desktop.?

Help dear GOD help?OK I found some programs that keep putting Check Marks in the Msconfig Start Up List

fhaaf
NVcpL
svchost

And I look to the Right of them to see what it says.
And they say things like Windows Program and Windows Uninster program.

But these ware never here befor and I have not added ANYTHING to my Computer.

And these keep comeing back into the Msconfig window Start Up list.,

This is how it is now need help stillnymph4,I suggest for more appropriate ASSISTANCE you post this subject on the "virus forum'. truenorthOK but why does my Documents Folder open when my Computer TURNS on and gets to Desktop??

Hi Guys,

I discovered that I had an illegal XP copy on my C drive, which has been cloned to my D drive.

I got an authentic verison of XP, hoping I could do a REPAIR and put in the authentic version. However it turned into an actual reinstall. So now it is in fresh on the C drive.

The D drive has my files and SETTINGS. But when using the XP Transfer option, it doesn't seem to work. I boot up with the D drive and select the options as on the old computer. I then boot up with C and attempt to ACCESS that drive through the File Transfer option, but it keeps saying that it cannot find whatever file it's looking for.

Any ideas or options?

Thanks.Try HereI can see the files on the D drive. One of my problems is that I don't know what file the Transfer program is looking for so how can I take ownership of it?I'm not the one to advise on this...FAST never worked very good for me and i pretty much abandoned it after a dozen or so messy attempts.You mean to say that the MS Transfer program doesn't work quite as well as advertised?I believe I have it going. I needed to INSTALL drivers like the previous poster. However it doesn't really do anything that I can detect.

However I think it still wants me to reinstall the programs. I'll do that and then run it again.

Thanks for your help.

Asus Z53E Core2 Duo 1.8ghz 1.5G ram XP Pro.

Am TRYING to RESET the SCREEN resolution and color quality through Control Panel>Display>Settings but it always reverts to 640 by 480 with color quality lowest 4-bit whilst I want 600 by 800 with color quality highest 32-bit. Apply and OK are being clicked. Any ideas of how I can solve this please?




Onboard video or a video card ? ?
At any rate re-install your video drivers and test it...Sorry for OMISSION, it's onboard video and DXDIAG shows that the "Main Driver" is igxprd32.dll, how can I reinstall that?

ThanksIt will be on your MBoard Driver CD...
If you don't have it travel to the board manuf. website and search your model #...Driver re-installed but not much difference, now when I click on Apply the resolution reverts to 640 by 480 before clicking OK.

SO, I got a computer, about one year old from my BIL, and its got windowsXP home edition, its an eMachine. But it has all kinds of crap on it I don't need. Like porn, downloads, movies, ALL kinds of stuff. How do I get it off?? It didn't come with any disks or anything.What OS do you plan to install on it without any CD's...are you considering Linux or other ? ?
To do it properly you will need a Windows CD of the FLAVOR of your choice...You get rid of stuff you don't want by, er, "deleting" it. You can delete porn, movies, that kind of thing quite safely without harming the system. Unwanted games can be uninstalled via the "Add-remove programs" section of Control Panel.

I must say your brother-in-law does not sound like a gentleman if he gave you a computer stuffed with porn. Have you thought of telling your sister?

Its my BIL the other way, My husbands brother All he said was you need to clean this off, very casual. I have deleted the easy to notice ones...but I'm scared I will delete/uninstall something important. Well, there's a LOT I COULD say... but i expect you already thought it yourself... I sympathise. You can safely delete any multimedia material such as video clips, movies, etc that you don't want, and probably most of the stuff that is not under C:\Program Files or C:\Documents and settings. Also empty the recycle bin.

Your husband cannot be a gentleman if he lets his brother insult his wife in that fashion, IMHO.

Use Windows Search for these things (choose advanced options and show hidden files.)

*.mpg
*.avi
*.wmv
*.jpg

and make a judgement on what you find. You may need a strong stomach.
Quote from: veggiemamma on September 29, 2007, 11:57:15 AM

... All he said was you need to clean this off, very casual. ...

well i just MADE a WinME DISK and it booted the xp cd FINE What do you think about that Patio? ROTFLMAO!Excellent ! !

Patio i had the excact same issue today!!!

When i was trying to load a dual boot i rebooted with the x-p disc in so i could install x-p i went to create a new partion and it wouldlnt let me ...... so i esc and went back to boot ..... i got that error message i tried a restore no luck ... my only alternative was a reformat.... and bingo everything worked again ive reformatted 7 times in 2 days ...... At least you're getting alot of practice ! !



For what it's worth let me KNOW and i'll send along my ritual for clean installs and BACKUPS...
It's a ritual i've done so many times my machine completes it on it's own after step 3 since it knows what's coming...

Thermaltake Shark
DFI Lan party NF4 SLI-DR
AMD 64 X2 4800
OCZ 2g ram
(X2) 74G Raptor SATA RAID 0
EVGA GeForce 7800 GTX 256mb
Windows XP Pro (automatic updates / SPs)


I just bought the overpriced Saitek X52 Pro joystick, since I had to replace the older X52 which was a great stick. I put the installation CD in, plug in the sticks when instructed, and FINISH the installation instructions and procedures without a hitch. Everything showed on the control panel, but the rudder was acting funny (jerky and ill responsive on the LEFT side). I figure maybe I can just isolate it with an adjustment to its deadzone margin, or it may fix itself with a reboot or something. I go to reboot and my $3000 + computer rig is now caught in a perpetual rebooting cycle. The last stick had a maddening mouse pointer drift problem, and tech support was HORRIBLE. Looks like this time is going to be the same, as they have yet to get back with me. All while I wait without a computer.

I have tried booting in safe mode, last known good configuration, etc. and can not get my machine to boot. For a split second before it starts the cycle all over, it displays a blue screen with the following error message:

Stop error: This APPLICATION failed to start because msvcrt.dll was not found. Re-installing this application may fix this problem. After displaying this error message for about a half a second, it tries to re-boot.

I have tried the XP disk for the Repair CONSOLE, but no real luck. I'm very limited in my computer skills, but I have tried the following:

A dir command returns "an error occurred during directory enumeration".

A chkdsk command returns "The volume appears to contain one or more unrecoverable problems.

Trying to copy the msvcrt.dll file from a floppy to C returns "cannot copy file"

If I choose the SETUP option from the CD, it says:
The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer:

70905 MB Disk 0 at ID 0 on bus 0 on atapi [ MBR ]
C:Partition 1 [Unknown] 141816 MB (141815 MB Free)

70905 MB Disk 0 at ID 0 on bus 0 on atapi [ MBR ]
Unpartitioned space 70904 MB




The system has been running in top shape with McAffee for virus protection, regular defrags and scandisks etc., and did this out of the blue the restart after the joystick was installed.

Thanks so much in advance for any efforts to help / diagnose.


(A chkdsk command returns "The volume appears to contain one or more unrecoverable problems.)

Try go to run-cmd-chkdsk /r
enter

have you try system restore?
Did you un-install the old driver before installing the new driver?
search for the latest driver, and update you pc anti virus / spyware.
uninstall mcaffee,
try avira anti virus
http://www.free-av.com/
update & full SCAN,

download ccleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/

Then try to copy that missing .dll again

hello all! I really need help,evrey since I plugged into the internet I keep getting this pop up from www.registrycleanerxp.com,this is happening every couple of minutes and I cannot get it to go away it's saying things like urgent FILES may become corrupted,if you go to the SITE they say I have like 80 problems and they will CLEAN up 15 for free then credit card needed ,I don't even have credit cards!this will not go away and within a couple of hours I get another pop up says file corrupted and I get kicked offline this happens when I go to my email,myspace,youtube, actually everywhere so far but here,are these things connected?is it a virus?can anyone help me??thank you..Ok its not a virus its a program known as addware pretty simple to remove with the correct tools ...... now follow these simple instructions......

1.download superantispyware .... http://superantispyware.com

2.install to your computer . Free edtion

3. full system scan on all hds you have

4.press prtscn next to f12 once its complete

5.paste into paint

6.upload it to photobucket... http://photobucket.com/ Note: You need to REGISTER but i think there brillant...

7.Once uploaded post it in here ... link or img

8.Delete all THREATS and restart.

Im asking for the screenshot just to make sure your clean of it once you hit delete to clear all the addware..... if this fails there are many other thing we can... do

Tony

hi everyone, Just one to check to make sure I'm on the right track!

A friend of mine has XP home. his PC will not boot up it says "Hal.dll is missing"

I went into the SYSTEM RECOVERY and type: expand D:\i386\hal.dl_ C:\windows\system32

it said, "There is no floppy DISK or cd in the drive"

so I took the harddrive out and put it in my PC and check for a virus... yes there where over 200... if not more.

Most of them are gone.... I also grab a copy of my hal.dll and paste it on his drive where his old one was.


Put his drive back to his PC and the same thing happen. "There is no floppy disk or cd in the drive"

I did the fixboot and chkdsk /p/r... still nothing.

The CD ROM is FINE and there's nothing wrong with it... I'm thinking maybe the virus got so bad it may have corrupted other major system FILES and needs to be reinstall or the HD is either bad or going bad. I didn't see chkdsk indicate anything that the HD is going bad.

being that I saw the HD and back up his documents and settings.... it Just might be going bad... hard to say yet but, that would be my last option... I check his boot.ini and it's fine.

I was thinking putting my xp CD and doing a repair or better yet a reinstall, considering there maybe other virus in his HD but the only thing is my CD is Fake but works... "got scam by a company" .
wayyyy back ago before I even got into IT.
I don't think that would be a good option there!


any option would be great and thanks spider

We are moving to GERMANY and I am giving this computer to my son. I have PHOTOS in PIcasso, Kodak EasyShare and Picture Project. How can I transfer them out of this computer? I am using Windows XP Home....The easiest way would be to BURN them to a CD/DVD...do you have a burner in that machine ? ?

Can a person connect to their dial up connection if they have fast internet SERVICE on their computer as their main Internet service? If so, how? I want to USE a different isp when I am using my fast internet sometimes. I have a dial service provider on my computer. Do I have to hook my phone line back up if I want to use my dial up? I am slow so forgive me. lol Thanks in advance to whoever answers. Kat Unless your Internet Service Provider offers dial-up as well as the broadband connection you'd first need to have a dial-up service for this to work.

However, yes. You could do this, although unless you're leaving your computer with broadband I'm not exactly sure why you'd want to do this.well when I was using my dial up before I WENT to fast service I have 2 blasting submitter SOFTWARE that worked fine with the dial up, but with the fast service the submitters are submitting so fast until its not submitting my ads at all. Until I find out why I cant use the submitters with my fast service I will keep using the dial up. its a free dial up service so no out of pocket $$$. I was using the dial up just for that purpose. The submitters work fine with the dial up but I hate going through the hassle of keep switching from dial up to my fast service.

Thanks anyway KatI don't understand that a connection could be too fast for transmitting DATA...
I think we are going to need more details on what you are trying to accomplish and with what software.

Hi
I'd really appreciate any help you can offer with this. My laptop seems to be infested with viruses. When I turn on the machine and it loads up the desktop, I get an error message saying:

Error loading C:\WINDOWS\system32\gwyfbocj.dll
The specified module could not be found.

And it opens up two folders of 'My Documents'. This happens at every start up.

When I have two or more web pages open, the computer freezes up and brings up the standerd Microsoft message saying the system needs to close and if I want to send an error report to microsoft. I can end programs by using ctr alt delete but the screen stays frozen and I have to turn off the comptuer manually. When Windows is shutting down it first ends the program:
winpop.exe

My laptop details

Toshiba Satellite Pro
Windows XP Professional
Intel Centrino Duo
[emailprotected]
1.73GHz, 1.49 GB of RAM

I have downloaded the free version of AVG anti virus and spyware but I also have a Chinese version of kaspersky which I can't uninstall. When I go to add/remove programs it's just not there!! It seems to run independantly on my tool BAR and when I click on it it doesn't open, just freezes.

I'm living in China at the minute and have downloaded TVU so I can watch football from home, I also have sopcast. The problems seemed to start since I started using internet Tv. Do you think this has anything to do with the viruses?

Thanks a million if you can help in any wayTry using easycleaner (http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/ecleane.htm)
to remove unnecessary startup items like winpop.exe (local network messenging.)

Update AVG and run a full scan in safe mode with system restore disabled.

Use ad-aware (http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007/3000-8022_4-10731194.html?tag=pop.software) and spybot - search and destroy (http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10743107.html?tag=lst-0-1)
to remove the malware from your computer.

I recommend that you try Mozilla Firefox as well. (http://www.download.com/Mozilla-Firefox/3000-2356_4-10744221.html?tag=lst-0-4)

Hope this helps. That .dll is not LISTED in any database i checked...is it spelled correctly ? ?
Take the advice above and let us KNOW.It looks very much like a Vundo filename...

1. Download VundoFix and save it to your desktop.
2. Run VundoFix and click on Scan For Vundo.
3. Once it's done scanning, click on Remove Vundo.
4. When it prompts you to remove the files, click on Yes.
5. Your desktop will go blank as it's removing files. Don't worry, this is normal.
6. It will prompt you to restart your computer, so click OK.
7. When your computer is turned back on, your problem should be gone.
8. The program normally produces a Vundofix.txt file. Please locate this file and paste the contents in your next post.

And then, just to be thorough...
1. Download VirtumundoBeGone and save it to your desktop.
2. Reboot into Safe Mode.
3. Once you are in Safe Mode, run VirtumundoBeGone and follow the instructions.
4. Exit when it has finished and reboot back into normal mode.
5. The program normally produces a VBG.txt file. Please locate this file and paste the contents in your next post.

After following these steps and the above advice, you may want to post a HijackThis log as well.Hey,
Thanks for the advice, it really seems to have worked. You guys do a really good job here. Can I ask you about on emore thing or should I post a new topic. I still have a Chinese version of Kaspersky running in the background. it is an original copy but it seemed to crash when I installed it or something. It doesn't want to respond to anything and I also have AVG's free antivirus software. I know I shouldnt have two antivirus but when I go to add/remove programs Kaspersky isnt there.
Is there a program I can download to nuke it?


Here's my VBG log file
[09/28/2007, 15:56:17] - VirtumundoBeGone v1.5 ( "C:\Documents and Settings\OG\Desktop\VirtumundoBeGone.exe" )
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - Detected System Information:
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - Windows Version: 5.1.2600, SERVICE Pack 2
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - Current Username: OG (Admin)
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - Windows is in SAFE mode with Networking.
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - Searching for Browser Helper Objects:
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - BHO 1: {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} (AcroIEHlprObj Class)
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - BHO 2: {5CA3D70E-1895-11CF-8E15-001234567890} (DriveLetterAccess)
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - BHO 3: {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} (SSVHelper Class)
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - BHO 4: {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} ()
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - WARNING: BHO has no default name. Checking for Winlogon reference.
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - No filename found. Continuing.
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - BHO 5: {9394EDE7-C8B5-483E-8773-474BF36AF6E4} (ST)
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - BHO 6: {BDBD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} (MSNToolBandBHO)
[09/28/2007, 15:56:23] - BHO 7: {DA64119B-F802-4EF9-BEA0-68F190E37198} ()
[09/28/2007, 15:56:24] - WARNING: BHO has no default name. Checking for Winlogon reference.
[09/28/2007, 15:56:24] - Checking for HKLM\...\Winlogon\Notify\pmnll
[09/28/2007, 15:56:24] - KEY not found: HKLM\...\Winlogon\Notify\pmnll, continuing.
[09/28/2007, 15:56:24] - Finished Searching Browser Helper Objects
[09/28/2007, 15:56:24] - Finishing up...
[09/28/2007, 15:56:24] - Nothing found! Exiting...if there is no kaspersky in the add or remove, then i think it is save to delete it inside the program files.
After that try cleaning it with ccleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/
i much more like avira rather than avg, believe me it's better.
http://www.avira.com/en/download/index.html
Sorry for not responding sooner, seanog. Things can get a bit busy around here sometimes.

I would still suggest posting a HijackThis log. This will help us determine if anything else might still be on your computer. Vundo can be a tricky infection, so you may still have traces on it. We might also be able to use HJT to help with your Kaspersky issue.

Keep in mind 2 years ago the difference in a 'drive' and 'a driver' to me was a drive, I could take and a driver took Miss Daisy. I am going to try and make this as short as I can. 2 yrs ago my computer crashed, I had to reformat the hard drive. Took a little time but I got it all figured out. Well except for my computer hasnt spoken a word sence. Before all this, they sounded great. oh and for at least 2 hrs each WK for 2 years (2)(two) I have battled, I am so sick of unknown devices, and missing drivers! OK NOW, the little chip sais REALTEK RTL8201BL inside my computer. the words nForce, elitegroup , Nvidia corp. Heres the deal Im so still lost, and tired of doing this and that, thinking that it was going to,but no.
I wish I could attach all 2 yrs of the notes and printed help pages from everywhere to explain it better(if you think u can help me see my profile)So basically you want to update every thing on your computer I can prepare a sort list if this is the case, if not then sorry I did not UNDERSTAND the above...

Edit: (Its has been brought to my attention that the above may be viewed as rude please understand it is not intended this way)Seems you need to update your sound and video drivers. First thing you should do is HEAD to the websites of those manufacturers and download the most recent drivers for your product.Download latest Service pack....
Download latest graphics card drivers....
Download latest Drivers for (sound, montior ETC)...

I do not think there is any quick fix to this problem... I agree with the previous replies!!


Thought I would add that I find this site www.driverguide.com very helpful in searches for drivers!! They also have tutorials to help you find your drivers!!
Hope this helps you!!

I have been trying to run the HP system recovery disks to reformat & recover a computer for my cousin. Each time I attempt this, it stalls out while INFLATING files in windows/options/sbsi/....~.wav and I receive an error message stating abort, retry, or fail...I have worked with HP customer care on this ISSUE and am back at square one...anyone have any suggestions? Please and Thanks "Abort retry or fail?" is the message that comes up when the system has detected that it could not read data from a DISK. Are these floppy disks? Whatever, the message means "damaged disk". When you say that you have worked with HP customer care on this, what did you mean exactly? I would imagine that a system that came with Windows ME must be at least 5 or 6 YEARS OLD, if not more, and I would not be surprised if HP are not interested. If the machine in question is not the one that the disks came with, I would be even less surprised.

Your cousin will need to examine his or her options. These may include purchasing a Windows ME install CD on Ebay (or getting one in some other way that we cannot discuss here.)

Like the title says, its been black for ages now. Any ideas what this could be? Ive googled and got different answers from video drivers to corrupted boot files. Also my chipset fan doesn't work - I don't think it would be related. I've been getting than Chkdsk MESSAGE after startup for a few days too. Any ideas?

Just got a blue screen: TOP:c0000218 Unknown Hard Error
Unknown Hard Error

Guess it is taking about the hardrive.

Thanks for any help

EDIT: Im currently running chkdsk through the recovery console. Okay after chddsk it has booted. What should I do now? Will it be okay? I would replace the chipset fan immediately...trust me it's related.It has been like that for months. Ill try and replace it this week - it is hard, is it simply just taking the old ONE off and sticking a new one in?.Quote from: notme on September 30, 2007, 06:45:26 AM

It has been like that for months. Ill try and replace it this week - it is hard, is it simply just taking the old one off and sticking a new one in?.

When I go to a web site the TYPE overlaps, using Windows XP Professional with IE 7. This also happens in Outlook Express specially when viewing NEWSLETTERS. Any ides would be helpful to overcome this.IE>View>Text Size or hold your Ctrl key down and use your mouse scroll.

You could also try increasing your RESOLUTION or a COMBINATION of both.

after removing some cheesey reg fix program, all of my program files are no longer accessable from the start button. the files still EXIST on the C drive. all i want to do is put the files back the start button -program filesHere is what I have on this subject>>>

Start Menu 'All Programs' is empty or nothing happens when you click the menu
Symptoms
When you click Programs menu in the Start Menu, it may show as (Empty)
Nothing happens when you click All Programs in Start Menu
Not all the SHORTCUTS are displayed.

First, login as Administrator (or equivalent) and execute this command from Start, Run dialog:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll
Restart Windows. If that does not help, inspect and fix the the Shell Folder data for Start Menu, Programs, Common Start Menu and Common Programs.
NOTE: Backup the Registry before modifying it.

Typing REGEDIT.EXE in the Start, Run dialog. Fix the data for these four registry values: (The defaults can be taken from here>>>

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/usershellfolders.htm

Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Common Start Menu
Common Programs
Under HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Start Menu
Programs
If Common Programs VALUE is not available in the right-pane, create a NEW REG_EXPAND_SZ value named Common Programs and assign the data as said above. Restart Windows for the changes to take effect.

My main USE for this LAPTOP is playing my old dos and windows games. Will I be able to install PC Dos 7.0 retail on this laptop so I can play dos games?


Laptop:

Dell Lat. C840
1.6
256 ram
Nvidia 440 go
Win MEAnother Alternative

Most versions of DOS NEED to be installed before Windows so unless you want to wipe the drive and proceed this may be better...
I can't say for sure though that this is true for PCDOS...Win ME is STILL DOS based operating system, and most DOS game should play there without a problem.

I have a friend that I have tried to install the avast antivirus program on her computer. The program installs ok but cannot be used because the MESSAGE appears that msvcr7.dll cannot be found and this problem might be repaired by reinstalling this file. How do I REINSTALL this file. She has a DELL computer with windows xp home edition on it. Thanks for any help? Also can I do this without having to buy some high priced software program? avast has a WEB forum that might help you better with this dilemma!!

I didn't see anything on just msvcr7.dll but did see several on msvr70.dll and msvcr71.dll
So here is the link and I hope it helps!!!!

http://forum.avast.com/Check spelling of your file, as az_shyguy said, and then go to http://www.dll-files.com/
You'll FIND almost any dll file you want.

I have a dell with Windows XP and the system restore cd. I loaded the CD and clicked reinstal Windows it prepared for installation then restarted the computer to START installing but when it reboots i get an error message saying that it can not find the cd rom drive. so then i restart it and go to Windows rather then SETUP. My drive works fine in windows so I don't understand why it does not work when rebooting. Exactly what do you MEAN by "loaded the CD"? Did you boot from the CD or open it after a normal startup?

I believe you need to boot from the CD. To do that, access your BIOS and set CD-ROM as the initial boot device. Is your drive an external USB?If your CD-ROM is external then boot it to CD-ROM external USB. Check it if your mobo supports booting to USB CD-ROM.It would help us if you could supply the model number of your dell computer or the Service Tag so we can get an idea of what your particular computer has...as far as hardware goes.

Also...you really don't want to blindly insert the recovery CD into your CD drive and click "Reinstall Windows", since this will COPY Windows over your current installation...and may leave some damaged files behind...not fixing the problem.

If you're going to reinstall your operating system becuase you want a fresh start...it's best to reformat the hard drive and boot from the recovery CD in order to clean everything up and start anew.

Please note: Formatting your hard drive will erase everything on that drive...so you may want to backup any important files, PROGRAMS, documents and folders prior to doing what I jyst recommended.

Ok today i turned on my comp and came to the start in safe mode and all that good writing.. well anyhoo it started to read a D drive and said something about FAT32 and after it read to 100% the comp just restarted itself. It keeps on doing this whenever it does that. It will not load to Windows XP, just restarts =(. Any help anyone? im kinda noobish when it comes to comps and etc.1st of all,why you start in safe mode?never mind
OK, is that hdd being partition into C & D?
Right CLICK the D drive, properties - tools - Disk Check - tick the 2 available option - ok.
Perhaps you should do the same with the C drive.I got a C and D drive, thing is i cant get into my Desktop. When i try to get into safe mode i see alot of writing scroll down my black screen and then it just reboots all over again =/http://www.sohologics.com/fileadmin/newsletter/news0201/safe-mode04.jpg

like that?and then shutdown?YEA! THATS the screen then it shuts down and starts back up again with options to choose with safe mode and others. I got no idea whats going on with this comp ugh! makes me sad =/do you have any add on card?sound card?graphic card?any add on...
take it out and see what happen, it could be your Os too,but we go for it one by one
&, you have two hdd? take out the D, leave the Master
Nopers i dont. Just got 1 HD that is partitioned in C and D im guessing. i hate compsit could be overheat,but if the computer restart every TIME with that perfect TIMING & same location (safe mode) it would be other problem
Do you have extra hdd that you can try in that pc?
or reformat the hdd.
But wait for the other pro's here, they could give you any idea.Nope sure dont have extra HDs lyin around, wish i did =/. It restarts regardless of Safe mode, every route i try to go with the options they give me results in a restart of the comp. Wont even let me touch the desktop *SIGH* i just wanna throw my comp out lol. Well a Format is the last thing i am looking for, just trying to salvage some stuff on the HD if i can then format.well, hook it up in another pc as a slave, but it could result shutdown again, who knows

Then you can transfer the data exist in the hdd.
Good Luck anyway if you can't wait for other support here Bump!

I think you are getting a Blue Screen (bsod) error but cannot see the error code due to your having your system set to automatic restart on error.

Please post some info on your hardware setup e.g. do you have a floppy drive?

Download and run Memtest86 from memtest86.com and the manufacturer's diagnostics for your hard drive from the manufacturer's site.

Good luck



Welp i got alot of bad sectors in the harddrive, so it did end up in a Crash of the HD

What are my options in trying to get any info back, also couldnt i just format the whole HD and have it back to normal somehow? the store guy said he'll have to get a new HD and transfer all the old data from the old one to the new hd so its gonna cost me a arm and a leg by that being $210 with Labor being more then the HD ugh.Quote from: Mirekbenz83 on October 02, 2007, 11:15:53 AM

Welp i got alot of bad sectors in the harddrive, so it did end up in a Crash of the HD

What are my options in trying to get any info back, also couldnt i just format the whole HD and have it back to normal somehow? the store guy said he'll have to get a new HD and transfer all the old data from the old one to the new hd so its gonna cost me a arm and a leg by that being $210 with Labor being more then the HD ugh.

I am in a votech class for computer repair and we were running cisco virtual desktop program. The program didn't WORK right because of the 128mb RAM in the computers so my teacher installed 1 gig of ram in all twelve computers. Some of the computers weren't happy with the new ram and some won't load the desktop on a limited access account but loads it fine on the administrator account. I don't know what the problem is and would appreciate some help. You could TRY setting up a new limited access account...if the desktop WORKS fine then just transfer the account onfo to the new account and delete the corrupted ONE...

My computer was working fine yesterday, and then this morning I got on it and I couldnt sign into MSN, I can't log into Hotmail, or Gmail, or Facebook...It lets me get to the login screen, and then once I put in my information it brings up a "Cannot Find Server" page.

With MSN, when I type in my information the letters come up VERY slowly, and when I FINALLY get all my information in, and I click sign in, it brings up an error instantly which reads, "Signing into Windows Live Messenger failed because service is temporarily Unavailiable. Please try again later. Error Code:8004888d"

Now obviously you would tell me to try again later, and I have.

I ran a virus scan and came up empty. Aswell as a Adware scan, and nothing. All other web pages WORK. But when it comes to logging into something it doesn't.

Can anyone help me!anyone?Quote from: wordxcore on October 02, 2007, 02:59:48 PM

anyone?

http://messenger-support.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!8B3F39C76A8B853F!3530.entry

That one fixed me!

Thank you SO much.

For the past number of months I've experienced intermittent crashes of my computer. The computer would shut down completely and restart. The computer programs hang for about 1 second then the power switches off and the compter reboots. There is no warning or shut down of processes. This can happen a few times a day or not at all for over a week. This MAY appear when I am actively using the computer or after the computer has been idle for a few hours.

When I allow Windows to send a report to itself, the message on their page states that the PROBLEM is with random access memory.

I've tried the Windows memory analysis tool but nothing is ever found.

My system is set up like this:
Operating System: XP Media Center Edition SP2
RAM installed: 2 GB (I added a new 1 GB DIMM a few months before the problem started)
Proscessors: Dual Pentium 4 - 3.4 GHz
Security: McAfee Security Center (The problem existed before this install)

I've kept the computer up to date with Windows Update and have used various security programs for spyware and viruses. (Microsoft, TrendMicro, LAVASOFT and McAfee)

The computer was purchased in October 2006.Sounds like the new RAM is not compatible with either the other stick or the machine itself.
Travel to Crucial.com and run a scan of your machine and it will tell you what type of RAM it takes.....all RAM is not the same.Both DIMMs are identical. Synchronous, 1024 MB, 533 MHz, 64 bit total and DATA width. Different manufacturers though.

The new DIMM worked well for more than 2 months before this problem arose.

I'm thinking that the problem is actually caused by some software conflict.
I have seen instances when different manuf. sticks would not play together.
You may want to DLoad and run MemTest and let it run a few hours.I ran the Microsoft Memory test CD and ran it for a number of hours with no problems.

The crashing had escalated to every 10 or 15 minutes.

I REMOVED the extra DIMM and the problem has not recurred.

Thanks for the help.Try Memtest86 instead, it is more comprehensive than the MS memory test disc.

Good morning~
I have a Sony Vaio flat screen monitor and I run Windows XP. We had a hot water leak under our kitchen floor, and last week Disaster Restoration came in and put five commercial dehumidifiers in our house. Two of then are huge, and are about 20 feet AWAY from my computer. Three of them are smaller, but one sits directly behind me. These have been RUNNING 24/7 for over a week now. Last night, the color on my monitor went wonky~everything is sort of purple. No matter what, I couldn't seem to fix it or find the reason for it. This morning, after having been in standby mode overnight, the colors were fine for half an hour. Now it's all purple again.

So, that was a very long winded way of asking: do these dehumidifiers have anything to do with my monitor problems? I'm an eBay seller and NEED to use my computer for everything, but cannot edit photos with the color out of whack.

Many thanks in advance!Do you have an UPS or good quality surge suppresser with EMI/RFI suppression?I'm an Internet whiz, but dense when it comes to computers. I do have a surge suppressor, but I'm not sure what EMI/RFI is. If that were the problem, wouldn't I have noticed this before?
I am so FRUSTRATED right now. If it's the dehumidifier, then I'll want to turn it off, but I don't want to do that if it's not!EMI = electro-magnetic interference
RFI = radio frequency interference

You can check to see if those motors (especially if on the same circuit as the computer) are causing a problem by turning them all off and see if the problem PERSISTS. When turning them back on, do it one at a time and wait a sufficient amount of time in between to see if the problem returns.Quote from: adrianayb on October 02, 2007, 08:39:50 AM

... but one sits directly behind me. ...

when logging onto windows i used too just press enter to go into the desktop. I changed the name and password today and cannot remember the user name. Is there anyway I can fix this problem?

When I press enter now it says

this system COULD not log you in. make sure your user name and domain are correct, then type your password again. Letters in the password must be types using the correct case.

thanks,do i need a back up cd of windows xp home to fix this problem and if so does it have to be the copy that came with the computer at the start when i bought it?

i have tried to logg in under GUEST but it says :

your account has been disabled. please see your system adminstrator...

please help..............

many thanks...try popping out the cmos battery that might work and won't erase any important memory, just time and date and stuff.Quote from: apple266 on October 02, 2007, 11:21:55 AM

try popping out the cmos battery that might work and won't erase any important memory, just time and date and stuff.

Quote from: apple266 on October 02, 2007, 11:21:55 AM

try popping out the cmos battery that might work and won't erase any important memory, just time and date and stuff.

This will not work for a Windows password...if you are the Administrator on that machine you can try booting into safemode and make the changes in the Admin account.

Quote from: patio on October 02, 2007, 02:41:31 PM

Quote from: apple266 on October 02, 2007, 11:21:55 AM

try popping out the cmos battery that might work and won't erase any important memory, just time and date and stuff.

This will not help since the USERNAME and password is Windows-based...referring to the CMOS battery method.

Since the OP forgot his username, as well, the link you provided will not help...unless he remembers his username.

patio's recommendation seems to be the ticket...

This will not work for a Windows password...if you are the Administrator on that machine you can try booting into safemode and make the changes in the Admin account.

Try that or if not working, try the solution on from this link:
http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm

I need to download the FOLLOWING header files

windows.h
objbase.h
INITGUID.H

I tried out GOOGLE, but I am unable to download it.
Please send me a LINK from where I can download these.
Thanks.Headers for what?For TURBO C.Did you mean Turbo C++? Whatever you meant, which version?

When I turn on my PC all I get is a blank DESKTOP - no menu bar, no tool bar, no start up menu - absolutely nothing but a lovely sky blue screen and a white mouse. Nothing happens when I right click either so it's not my desktop settings.
My Hp pavillion is running windows XP SP 2 and after running MS Malicious software diags via Task Manager. It found and cleaned one trojan and ConHook virus. I've run Reg Cure and Registry Mechanic and nothing fixes the blank screen. Also ran Norton AV

Has anyone seen this before? Any suggestions how to fix?Start>Run, type in:
sfc /scannow
Click OK.
Have XP CD handy.There is no START to go to Run. The main desktop has absolutely nothing on it.
I'll SEE if I can find a DOS prompt from Task Manager.

I'm running everything via Task Manager currently, even my IE 7.I'm sorry, I got lost.
Go to New Task in Task Manager, type in:
cmd
Click OK.

Command Prompt window will open. Type in:
sfc /scannow
Hit Enter.That's done. Now what?Did "sfc" find any errors?nothing reported from sfc. It took a while but just came BACK to the DOS promptI have noticed that there is no explorer.exe running in the Task Manager processes BOX. I do I restore that?You may try Repair Install: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm#RIThanks I'll try it and LET you know what happens. OK.

I can't read a PDF in Microsoft. When I try to get to PDF it says it must be converted. I have Windows XP. Very frustrating. I presume you don't have a PDF READER installed?

You can download either

Adobe PDF reader

http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/

or

Foxit PDF reader (FASTER and smaller)

http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php

There are a whole bunch of others, which you can find by doing a Google search for "free PDF reader".

If you already have done this, maybe the reader software got damaged and needs reinstalling.



Thank you so very much. I have been trying to fix this for a long time and I just STUMBLED upon COMPUTER hope by accident. I installed Foxit PDF reader and sure ENOUGH it worked. I was getting ready to drag the computer behind my truck for a few hours. Thank you.As for the future reference, avoid Adobe PDF reader.

How do I Stop KERNAL32 error from poping up while I am in the middle of something and causing me to lose my browser. I Play games in Pogo and KERNAL32 comes up...When I click ok.............My Explorer is gone and I have to open a New browser page and hope it doesn't happen again.

My Operating System is WINDOWS MEExact error, please.Broni....... I used 2 have this same KERNAL32 thing when I had Windows 95 and havn't seen it for a few years. I Don't really KNOW EXACT error.....Box comes up and just says KERNAL32 with no info about it listed AND when I click ok to get rid of it, My explorer browser shuts off also Forcing me to open another browser and cross FINGERS.............Sure wish I could tell you more Believe me Cuz I Know the more Information you get, the better able you are to helpIf it started just recently, try System Restore.As Google says, did you mean kernel32? Is it kernal or kernel ? kernal32.exe is a process which is registered as Backdoor.Doly Trojan. If it is kernal32, I am not allowed to advise you further. Post in malware section.

Good eye, Dias Quote from: Dias de verano on April 05, 2008, 01:28:17 PM

As Google says, did you mean kernel32? Is it kernal or kernel ? kernal32.exe is a process which is registered as Backdoor.Doly Trojan. If it is kernal32, I am not allowed to advise you further. Post in malware section.

I have many data drives for storing recorded TV. When a data drive gets close to being full, I get the warning Low Disk Space. How can I turn this off for my data drives as it's ANNOYING? My recording program RECOGNIZES when a drive is low and will switch to a different drive. I'm using Win XP Pro.http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article03-102Thanks. I went there LAST night and they had a problem with the server or something.Did you get the answer?

Windows XP

Run the Registry Editor (REGEDIT.EXE).
Open HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Policies\ Explorer.
If it's not there, create a DWORD value and call it NoLowDiskSpaceChecks.
Double-click on NoLowDiskSpaceChecks, and enter the value 1, and press OK.

Just in case....
Thanks, Spoiler.That fixed it.

I went there again last night and today and when I typed in "Low Disk Space", I get a "you've encountered and INTERNAL ERROR."

Your link worked. Thanks again.Nice going

1. Tutorial (with some nice reference links). Ran across an easy read tutorial you might be interested in: Understanding, Identifying and Upgrading the RAM in your PC

2. Same Issues OCCURRED.
Quote from: rthoman on April 03, 2008, 11:24:00 AM

It is just interesting that the same issues occurred when I put the old ram back in.

Ok. I ran the MEMTEST program and it came back with no errors. I am guessing that proves the RAM is ok, but does it also prove the memory is correct for the machine??

I did boot and go to repair. That is how I copied the ntldr, ntdetect and hal.dll. I did chkdsk /r as well.

i went to bios and i didnt KNOW what to enable.. i was TOLD to enable my sound. it was at high volume. IM totally lost...im using an asus LAPTOP. my sound SYSTEM still does not work..Clik Here...

Did you actually:
- UNINSTALL old driver
- uninstall modem
- restart computer
- let Windows find the modem
- install new driver?I knew you would ask that sooner or later. Yes, I've done all those things numerous times.Go back to DEVICE Manager, right click on your modem, click Properties, then Driver tab, then Driver details button, and post back here what is listed there.
There are three possibilities:
- downloaded driver is not up to date
- XP protects its own driver, preventing new driver from installation
- your modem went deadInternal or external ? ?Sorry for the delay. I had to get a night's sleep. I did what you said and at the top of the Driver File Details window it SAYS:

Motorola SM Speakerphone Modem
Under that is a window with a list of 13 different driver files, most of which have a language suffix. Under that window is the following:
Provider: Unknown
File version: Unknown
Copyright: Unknown
Digital Signer: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility

That's all there is.It looks like your driver wasn't installed. How exactly did you go about installing it?I believe you are correct. Before I saw your last reply, I was fooling around with the hardware list and all of a sudden (I'm not sure what I did) a window CAME up that said Windows is installing a driver. When I clicked "finish" and rebooted, everything seemed to be working. I clicked on NetZero and I'm now online. I'm typing this on my own computer. THANK YOU for all of your help. It's too bad that neither Windows nor Microsoft tech support could guide me through this.Quote

It's too bad that neither Windows nor Microsoft tech support could guide me through this.

Hey guys, how can I set p/w in certain files, like a .doc or .fla or other files i need to keep protected. i don't WANT to compress it in anyway.

So for example, if someone OPENS the file they can't open it or delete it WITHOUT a password because i have every important documents that i need to keep safe.

thanks

Microsoft XP <--- OSCouldn't find ANYTHING on using passwords without compressing the file. You can make folders within your user profile private, by right clicking the folder==>Properties==>Sharing TAB==>Click the Make this folder private box.

Also consider using a portable device: a flash drive, CD or even a floppy will keep your files private.

Google will probably show many 3rd party products that can lockup your files. Just a side note: we've had many posters come here trying to unlock their files because of lost or forgotten passwords.

thanks

downloaded a movie. and it came in four pieces. i can open and play one of the four. But the other three say i have a cood1199 error. I have the k-lite codec pack. And i think i set it up right.

XP sp2
AMD Athlon 64 3000+
1 gig ram
nvidia 6600 vid card
AVG 7.5 free
SUPERantispyware
COMODO firewall

thanks for your assistanceWhat are the FILE types on the PARTS you can't play?

My Microsoft Outlook FILE (not Outlook Express) was set up to send/receive messages through one of my ISP’s. I made some minor changes to my Tasks folder on 3/10/08. I then went to Disc Cleanup and compressed my files. PRIOR to this day I had never checked “Compress Old Files“ for cleanup. I then shut down the computer. When I restarted, I was unable to ACCESS Microsoft Outlook at all.

If I right clicked on Outlook Icon on the toolbar a box would open asking me to create a new profile with a new profile name. When I hit “cancel” I received this Error Message “No profiles have been created. To create new profile, use the Mail Icon in the Control Panel. When I pressed OK I received ANOTHER Error Message saying “Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. The server is not available. Contact your ADMINISTRATOR if this condition persists.” When I went to the Control Panel and pressed the Mail Icon, there was a box that said “These are the profiles that are set up on this computer.” Inside the box is “empty” showing no profiles at all.

I then did a search and located my Outlook file. I attempted to open it to no avail. It had 44,256KB - Office Data File - and it shows it was last modified 3/10/08 at 7:47 pm.

When I attempt to open it I receive this Error Message: Cannot start Microsoft Outlook the command line argument is not valid. Verify the switch you are using.

On 3/12/08 I ran Outlook in Safe Mode. I was able to create another file, Outlook 1, which I can use in the future. Of course, I still have the problem of opening my original Outlook file with years of data in it.

I hope someone on this site can help me. I need to open my original Outook file. This is my first posting.
The file you were able to find on your system...what is the extension of it? Does it end in .pst? Or something else?
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This is my first posting.

The file you were able to find on your system...what is the extension of it? Does it end in .pst? Or something else?

I just got a laptop & when I turn it on...I get PROMPTED to enter a password & I was wondering if I can BYPASS that or not...If I can, how?

It's a Toshiba Laptop & it has Windows XP Home Edition. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thank You!!!You can't bypass it. Just how did you get this laptop?
THANKS for replying to my post. Well actually the laptop is my sister's & she thinks her ex-boyfriend put a password on it & she wanted me to help her which I have no clue so I told her I would go online & try to get help but if I can't then I don't know what she is going to do. When you first open up the laptop...a blue window pops up SAYING Enter Password & she has no idea how her ex put one on there or how to get it off......so no idea. If she wants to open up her wallet and spend some cabbage a Toshiba Certified Repair facility will do this for her ....she will need to show proof of ownership.Makes a change from "the kids did it".

Does anyone have these still? Circumstances have conspired against me and I need them, I had them at one time but now can not find the disks. I followed the LINKS on the Microsoft support pages, but they are misleading. The page says XP setup disks, but when downloaded it only creates the 4 W2K disks. If you have someplace that has them for downloading please let me know. Or maybe just send them to me at attached folders?

Whatever is easier.

Thankshttp://www.bootdisk.com/

This should be of some help to you.Bootdisks for the Pro and Home versions respectively.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994

Just download the set that matches your version and service pack.
Deerpark, the link you provided is exactly the one that I followed and it only gave me the setup disks for windows 2000. Even though it says windows xp, once the program is downloaded it will create only the windows 200 disks. It even says Windows 2000 once it starts.

Guardian, I have looked at bootdisk.com and unfortunately the link on that site dealing with the 6 XP startup disks leads right to the page that Deerpark provided, and which I found. The same one that is mislabeled as having xp disks but only creates Win2k.

Thanks for the responses, does anyone have the actual disks or know of a site that is not on bootdisk or the windows support pages that has them for download?

I have just tested the set for XP Pro SP2 in VMware and they work as expected.
And I got 6 disks.I know I am not NUTS, this is the what I downloaded from Microsoft:

WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Pro-BootDisk-ENU

and when opened I got Windows 2000 and 4 disks.

What did you download, what did you do differently?

Could the program depend on the version of windows currently RUNNING on the computer it is opened on?

[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]That is strange indeed.
I downloaded WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Pro-BootDisk-ENU.exe as well (size 4,39 MB).
And I get this:


I've uploaded the file I downloaded to File Dropper.
http://www.filedropper.com/windowsxp-kb310994-sp2-pro-bootdisk-enu

The file is to the best of my knowledge malware free, but as always download at your own risk.THANK YOU! Don't know why yours was different from mine, but I downloaded it, ran it, ignored the error message that came up and am now making the 6 disks.

That is just too strange.
I didn't do ANYTHING out of the ordinary to get the file. Just clicked the link and hit download.

But great to hear my download worked for you.I think that the program scans what version you have loaded on your machine and provides the floppies for that. I downloaded your file to a Windows 2000 machine and when started it looked like it would create the 6 floppies (cd1, cd2 etc.) but when done I got the Windows 2000 creation window from before.

When I downloaded to an XP machine it all worked and I got 6 disks.

Go FIGURE.