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I recently had an encounter with some malware and thanks to that forum it has been taken care of. Since then my MEMORY check at boot up takes forever. Here's how things have changed.
Previously when I turned on the computer the memory check counter WOULD spin and complete the task in short order. Next the rest of the boot process would be visible and finally it would start the windows process. Now I turn on the computer and no memory check counter and no boot up play-by-play just a long WAIT. After well over a minute it goes to the windows process.
I have checked the bios settings and I don't see anything that has changed.Quote

...just a long wait.

My netstat is really BOTHERING me because I just RECENTLY received a few viruses. I have used avast and spybot to help me get rid of the viruses, and a friend of mine told me to check my netstat. I'm sending the complete readout as I do not KNOW what is what. Can someone please help?


C:\Documents and Settings\PowerUserX>netstat -a

Active Connections

Proto Local Address Foreign Address State
TCP xpwindows7:epmap xpwindows7:0 LISTENING
TCP xpwindows7:microsoft-ds xpwindows7:0 LISTENING
TCP xpwindows7:1025 xpwindows7:0 LISTENING
TCP xpwindows7:1093 localhost:1094 ESTABLISHED
TCP xpwindows7:1094 localhost:1093 ESTABLISHED
TCP xpwindows7:1095 localhost:1096 ESTABLISHED
TCP xpwindows7:1096 localhost:1095 ESTABLISHED
TCP xpwindows7:12080 xpwindows7:0 LISTENING
TCP xpwindows7:netbios-ssn xpwindows7:0 LISTENING
UDP xpwindows7:microsoft-ds *:*
UDP xpwindows7:isakmp *:*
UDP xpwindows7:4500 *:*
UDP xpwindows7:ntp *:*
UDP xpwindows7:1900 *:*
UDP xpwindows7:ntp *:*
UDP xpwindows7:netbios-ns *:*
UDP xpwindows7:netbios-dgm *:*
UDP xpwindows7:1900 *:*



Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\PowerUserX>netstat -b

Active Connections

Proto Local Address Foreign Address State PID
TCP xpwindows7:1093 localhost:1094 ESTABLISHED 3124
[firefox.exe]

TCP xpwindows7:1094 localhost:1093 ESTABLISHED 3124
[firefox.exe]

TCP xpwindows7:1095 localhost:1096 ESTABLISHED 3124
[firefox.exe]

TCP xpwindows7:1096 localhost:1095 ESTABLISHED 3124
[firefox.exe]

TCP xpwindows7:1655 localhost:12080 ESTABLISHED 3124
[firefox.exe]

TCP xpwindows7:12080 localhost:1655 ESTABLISHED 1764
[ashWebSv.exe]

TCP xpwindows7:1656 mirror.facebook.com:http ESTABLISHED 1764
[ashWebSv.exe]In your active connections, ashwebsv.exe is a process belonging to the Avast Internet Security Suite. Firefox is your browser.

Have you done a full virus scan lately?

I thought I cleaned my disks
I looked at my files it had all zeroes
Anyways, off of Curosity, I put my junk into FOLDERS
( I can Delete 'em myself ). I would to know if this is
be? I'd like to know before I do this.

ThanksWhat?Double what???Quote

I would to know if this is
be?

I know how to delete... I was asking would it be okay to delete JUNK i had put into folders.

What did you do to "clean all your stuff"?

What does this mean? "I looked at my files it had all zeroes"?

Hello - In an effort to determine if my Outlook Personal files have been indexing PROPERLY in WinXP 2002 SP3, I NEED to find out if the Windows Search Indexer 4.0 is working properly when indexing the personal.pst file in my Outlook. Although there's a menu option under Tools >Instant Search > Indexing Status... that reveals the number of items REMAINING, is there a way to find the number of items that have actually been indexed ?
Also, is there any way to speed up the Indexing process ? I'm affraid that there is an application that may be slowing it to a crawl (ie., Roxio, LogMeIn ??, etc.) and preventing it from running quickly (eventhough I'm not active on the copmputer ie., over night). Does anyone know how we can find out if the indexer is in fact running and how to get it to index the remaining 24,223 items in my Outlook folders to completion?
THANK you.

I cannot start windows PROPERLY, it will progress to PUTTING in ONES security name and then crash to a blue screen with following error
STOP 0X0000007A
If I start in safe mode it will allow me to get into safe mode but if I cease to LEAVE it longer than 30sec, it goes into the above result
Await your reply with interest.
thank you MalSee if this applies to you.

Hi,
is there a SOFTWARE / programme that READS the lyrics from songs and automatically DISPLAYS it via a multimedia PROJECTOR?There are a number of PROGRAMS that will recognize and display the lyrics of a song being played (ie, Minilyrics). You can then project the contents of your screen.

I'm on windows VISTA desktop. My son downloaded something from limewire. I tried to get on as ADMIN to change a few things but my icon was gone only his user name is there. I tried to download or go to add/delete programs it SAYS i don't have permission. please help me. I tried to download virus removal Huh? Embarrassed i have no permission. helppppp please.......STOP IT!!!
It's 6th topic about very same problem.
By doing so, you may get yourself banned!XP

Classified as SPAMwhats a spam and how do i FIX itQuote from: djames70 on January 10, 2010, 12:37:40 PM

whats a spam and how do i fix it

I have an emachine, I turned it on one DAY and FOUND that it loaded all the way up to the point where I click the mouse on my PICTURE. Once I TRY to do this the comp. shows it is loading my settings, but it never does. I have know idea what to do. I have checked everything out in BIOS it is okay. I tried to go through safe mode but can not get it to load. Tried to go back and RESTORE about a week, no luck. Nothing is helping. Please help.

seer1 Can you boot to safe mode?how do I boot to safe mode.www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml

Hi Guys,

I could also do with some help, whenever I turn my pc on the hard drive light stays on for a very long TIME like it is finding it hard to read the disk. The monitor doesn't even turn on and it BEHAVES like there is nothing CONNECTED to it, I have tried a few things, but with no display it makes it quite difficult to diagnose what the problem may be, any IDEAS?SHUT down
Check all hardware connections
Unplug from the wall, wait 2 minutes, and reboot
Use your OS installation disk with repair option
Borrow a monitor from your friend
sfc /scannow
System restore

Trade for a Ford

Hello,

I have been having difficulty getting my AVI MOVIE files that have been edited in WMM saved and ultimately burned onto DVD. I have Windows XP and know that this FUNCTION is not innate to Windows XP, so I have downloaded a whole SLEW of DVD burning programs and still am UNABLE to get a burned DVD from any of them.

In Roxio v9: I get a message that says I have an invalid file
In burnmyfiles: I am unable to find my WMM file.

I'm at a loss as to what to do. Does any one have any suggestions or advise?

Thanks,
Sunnydu XP's built in burner doesn't burn DVD's...
Where are you saving those edited files to and are you sure about the file extension ? ?

I am using Windows XP. I have folders with NUMEROUS FILES in them. I have the CONTENTS of THSES folders in LIST View. How do I print this list??? ThanksKaren's Print Directory

Kudos to Karen...FREE

I have a problem in which after i have selected my user windows does not load to the the desktop. but the strange thing is if i ctr alt del i can load things through task manager even my internet. which is strange as the wifi software usually needs to load to work. i can load any program through task manager but cannot see the window desktop, start menu etc....

can someone please advise as i am not sure where system restore is.
and ha anyone else had this problem0) 1.Right click on desktop and choose Properties
2.Window will pop up an Display Properties window, now you chose Desktop tab .
3.In Desktop tab you chose Customize Desktop button at the bottom.
4.Window will pop up an Desktop Items window.
5.Now you choose General tab(chosen by default). As you can see many check boxes for desktop icon, you check all boxes then click OK to apply.

1)Go To the safe Mode as you boot. Tap F8 as you boot until the menu appears. Choose safe mode Command PROMPT. The program for system restore is rstrui.exe.

enter:

%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\Restore\rstrui.exe

Follow directions

_______________________________________ ______
2) If the above does not work, shut down and unplug from the wall. Wait a few SECOND and reboot.

If no desktop, go to safe mode and run sfc /scannow. Insert the XP OS installation disk when asked.

_______________________________________ ________________

3)Start XP with OS installation disk and choose the repair option R.Thanks very much but i saw other people had this problem too and have been following the antispyware method.

thanks very much though.Posted by: ipagel :

"Thanks very much but I saw other people had this problem too and have been following the ANTI spyware method."

How did you solve the problem? Where is the "anti spyware method" discussed?
There is a thread called: no start menu or icons just below this one.

as i could load software through task manager i downloaded and ran the avg anti virus and the things then appeared. i have then done the rest of the GUIDE in that post and posted my logs and i am now waiting for a reply.

thanks again for your help

My Computer Is Being Very Strange And I Dont Know Why. I Log On I Click The

Internet Icon And I Go To Google Or Yahoo Depending On My Mood Or What Im

Looking For After This I Type In A Subject In My Search BOX And I Continue To A New

Screen Where Displayed Is A List Of Websites That Might Have Something To Do With

My Search After This I Click On One Of These Websites In The List But Instead Of

Continueing To The Page I Clicked The Address In The Box ALWAYS Changes To Some

Completely Diffrent Website That Has Nothing To Do With The Things I Want And I

REALLY Need Help To Fix This And Would Really Appreciate It At The Current Moment I

Have No Clue As To Be What Can Be Going On Well Thanx A Bunch ME. Many have a problem like that.

They say at least one out of every ten web sites is no good.
Yahoo and Google only go by something the web site had recently.

But there MAY be something wrong with your computer.
What kind of computer and a Operating System are you using when this happens?
Sounds like a redirect virus...Ditto BC.

Need...more...info...gasp

Operating system / ANTIVIRUS & antispyware protection / service packs installed / when did it start happening / did it ever work right / installed any new software?

Alan <><

I am running Windows XP HOME. After installing Microsoft Office 2007, I have lost the spell CHECK in outlook express. When I try to do a spell check, I get a box that reads "preparing to install". HOWEVER nothing HAPPENS after that. Any idea how to fix this? ThanksTry this...

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2952

Alan <><

Hello, I bought a gateway E4300 on ebay, and the sound was working fine before I installed Windows XP service pack 3, now my computer can't DETECT the sound card. I TRIED system restore, but it won't let me restore to any previous point. My device manager does show some sound card drivers are working properly, but I'm not sure if there the CORRECT ones for my card (which I unfortunately don't know the brand of).
My motherboard is D915GUX, and from looking at it, I think the sound card is integrated. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Michael Assuming that your speakers are properly connected (check the cables) try using one of the original drivers for that machine, from Gateway HERE. Scroll down to "Sound Downloads"

If one of these don't work, try ROLLING back the DRIVER in device manager..

Are you using the latest chipset driver for your computer? You may want to look into that, if all else fails.. Check out the 2007 version chipset driver for that board from here.

My friend's website was disconnected the other day. There is some very valuable information on the site that we need to access. We've lost contact with the website owner so we are unable to get it BACK online.

I've tried to Google a cache of the website. It was able to pull up the front page of the website but not the sub page we are trying to access. Is that all I can do? Is there maybe some sort of way to search temporary internet files on my HDD and somehow recreate the website? Is there some magic I don't KNOW about?

I very much appreciate any help I get. THANK you!

If anyone needs to know, this is our website...
http://ever-vigilant.org/

And this is the page I need...
http://ever-vigilant.org/dkp-extra No one?I've been searching for an answer but haven't found one yet. hmm nothing yet.Did the Host take it over?

EDIT: Is he paying for the hosting? What's his hoster?I'm unable to get a hold on him so I don't have any of that information. From the looks of it he just stopped paying. Been a while since we've spoke.Quote from: ubermonkey on February 17, 2009, 06:10:56 PM

I'm unable to get a hold on him so I don't have any of that information. From the looks of it he just stopped paying. Been a while since we've spoke.

You could try using the WayBack extension in FireFox which finds cached pages...

I connected my computer to my tv with an S-video cable. My computer was on and my TV was on. I reset my computer and upon start up the image disappeared from the computer and showed up on the TV. Now after I disconnect the computer from the TV I cannot get anything to show up on my laptop screen. I have restarted and turned off the computer and I am still not getting anything on laptop. So basically I have to use the TV because I can't SEE anything on computer. Pissed. This was the first time I had ever done this. I SEARCHED all over the place for solutions but have had no luck. I would really appreciate some help. I am completely lost.
Thanks,
-JNSome additional POINTS it's WINDOWS XP and I am only interested in getting my laptop back to normal with the display on its monitor the s-video thing works great but I just want my computer to go back to normal when it is not connected to the s-video cord.
Thanks.

i have 80gb ide hdd and dvd rom.okay i checked all the bios and other setting ,allis right even bios is detecting hdd but when i try to install any os xp,linux ubuntu 9 they are stopping in between for ex xp is stopping in loading files and same with win7.actually my win xp was crashed before so i want to reinstall.i even used partition MAGIC,gparted but not able to format the partition they are simply not AVAILable .plz helpWhat do you mean you were unable to format >??

BOOT to the XP CD...
Choose the option to delete the existing partition/s

Re-create the partition and continue with the setup.hello if it was so easy why would i ask buddy

actually my 80 gb is ****** up so i tried on 40 gb which has 20 gb as its raw tried various methods
tried ease us but in vain
when i checked my ide 80 gb on laptop it did recognized in BUBBLE but not in compmgmt.msc
so whats the dealFirst, a little humility wouldn't hurt - you came here for help - we're trying to do that.

Second, I have no idea what you are talking about in your second post, but all you need to do is follow patio's ADVICE. BOOT to the XP CD, delete any existing partitions, recreate it or them, then format and install.And just so you know you cannot install any Windows OS to a RAW partition...

Sounds LIKE the 40 has issues...ok hello
now i will clearly explain my problem
1. i got 40 gb and 80 gb hdd and both are ide ;40 gb-samsung and 80gb-seagate
2. 40 gb issue
when i connect externally 40 gb to my laptop using ide to usb only 20 is shown as ntfs while remaining 20 as raw.Now i used various utilities like sea tools,easeus etc .but invain cause it takes lot of time,may be mbr is damaged,file paritition is damages ?
i dont want any data from that 20 gb raw ,how can i easily convert it into ntfs
gparted,pARTTION magic or windows partition doesnot work.ok thats for sure as thay cannot format raw drives .how can i do it easily?


3. 80 gb issue
if i connect it externally using ide to usb it aint recognized i.e it is not shown in computer management screen for formatting
but if i use internally i.e in my ide desktop drive all the os are halting in between
for ex windows 7 stops while loading files,xp stops while configuration

4.i had my xp crashed before doing this new os installation

I'm desperate, I have a lot of really important documents on this computer. I went to work and when I came home the computer wouldn't start up. While I'd been gone my SISTER had hooked a video camera up to the computer and downloaded some video. After unhooking it she had shut it down. When I tried to turn it on it came up with the message NTLDR missing press Alt+Control+Del to restart. I looked it up on Del and this forum and THOUGHT whew, it's happened before, i can fix this. But EVEN after i inserted the disc, followed the recovery guidelines, nothing changes and the stupid thing still won't start up. I need to know either how I can fix this problem or how I can get my documents off the hard drive. PLEASE. Help.We don't know what kind of recovery DISKS you have. The standard XP setup disk has a thing called recovery console that can replace the NTLDR, if that is the problem.

the machine is an EliteGroup Computer Systems model GQ3051 an it has a fresh install of windows 98. All the drivers have been updated with the exception of the display driver. I cannot seem to find it anywhere and Ive spent hours online trying. When it boots up I get the error message "msing.dll file" file is missing or too old. What do I do? I have tried the computer manufacturer, the motherboard manufacturer, and microsoft, cnet downloads, etctry ma-config.comQuote from: jkolak on January 19, 2010, 09:17:52 AM

try ma-config.com

Alright. I had vista on a storebought computer and had a multitude of problems so I went to the store and bought XP with sp3.

I got home and installed it, had some problems with the logininit but fixed that. Now I have everything LOADED and now I have no connections under the LAN/High-Speed section (well besides 1394 but thats firewire). I would appreciate some troubleshooting help

Thank you!You did not say what kind of computer.
If it is a laptop, you are in for a job.
Installing XP after Vista is not a good idea. You NEED to consult with the Manufacturer to see if the hardware supports XP. In fact, some of the makers have sent out XP machines with no install CD because they don't even have a simple install CD for XP. It was a custom load.
Here some would have told you to GET another hard drive, even a USED one, and try XP on it before you destroy the Vista.
And Vista, if used the right way, works good for many and fully supports the hardware.Have a look under Device Manager to see if your NIC card has been detected.

Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager

Under 'Network Adapters', do you see your NIC card there?
If so, is there a yellow '!' or red 'X' under it?

Make and model of computer would be good to know.

-Dairyman

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remove the drive to see, who is the maker

My speakers work when I start up my computer but my microphone isn't WORKING. When I RUN my drivers and utilities disc my microphone will work but my speakers go dead. I can't get them to work at the same time. Quote

I can't get them to work at the same time.

I have a Dell Dimension 8400, and started my computer on normal day and found that windows would not load. It would simply restart or the screen would go BLACK and the motherboard would beep.
I eventually switched from the 500gb drive to my 80gb harddrive, and booted from that disk, which worked fine. I can manage files on my 500gb while booting from this... so the HD isn't dead.

How do I go about fixing the problem with my 500gb harddrive?

thanks in advanceFirst thing is to get you most IMPORTANT data off the drive that does not boot.
Have you recently made some changes to the XP operating system on the big drive? Such as using a Partition manager, boot manager, installing Linux or anything like that changing the disk structure.
Lets just ASSUME that it is a fluke. NUT you can run the Ceckdsk command
Quote

Chkdsk is a utility that checks the computer's hard disk drives' status for any cross-linked or any additional errors with the hard disk drive. ...

Hi, I 'am not sure if this should be in the dos section or this one. Can anyone tell me how to access the files in windows XP from dos? On my sisters P.C. i installed a update DRIVER (nvida geforce fx5200). when i rebooted i got the BSOD with a stop message (the numbers and code don't matter now). None of the options on the safe screen worked it just rebooted to the blue screen.

I tried the repair option on the XP disk but it ASKED for a password and there has never been one used, in fact the disk as never been used since my sister purchased the PC. The only option I had was to format and reinstall windows.

If i could have got into one of the options on the safe mode screen i could have sorted it. There is a way of accessing the files on the harddrive in dos. Can anyone please tell me how, thanks(just in case it happens again) johnRepair installation doesn't ask for password, Recovery Console may.
Which one is it?Quote

I tried the repair option on the XP disk but it asked for a password and there has never been one used

The only option I had was to format and reinstall windows.

Yesterday I was watching some videos online when my anti-virus detected somthing put onto my computer. I ran Mbam and it dectected 19 infections, I clicked remove and it asked me to restart. I did. Upon windows XP loading (while blue bar loading bar is going) I get a BSOD(even booting to safemode). I stupidly did not write down the name of the infection. and all I remember is it started with an 'E' and was a trojan.

Today I put in a new hard drive and installed windows it now WANTS me to register it; however I do not know where my orignal cd sleave with this info on it is.

My question(s)are: FIRSTLY; Is Microsoft going to disable this new copy of XP i have installed if I dont register it?
Is there anyway to show/prove to them that it is my copy of XP and that I have to switch HDs.

also: is there anyway for me to recover my old HDs copy of XP? I do not care much about the other software/pictures on it; but It seems to me if I can just get back on my old windows boot I can avoid the mess with the XP registration.


Thank you in advance, If you need anymore info let me know and I'll post asap.1) You mean activate, not register.
2) Just call the 800 number and talk to Microsoft and explain the situation
3) If your AV utility found the problem why did you run MalwareBytes?
4) Yes. Run a boot time AV SCAN on the original hd.How do you run a boot time AV scan without preseting it before logoff?If your current AV doesn't have a cd with a boot time scan included, you download a boot time av scanner and burn it to cd. And again, why didn't you scan with your av instead of (or at least in ADDITION to) Malware Bytes? MB is not an antivirus utility.Stupidity/forgetfulness I suppose.Well, okay. I can relate.If you "slave" the old hard drive in your working system, you can scan it for malware.

You can also retrieve the "Product Key" of its operating system using the Nirsoft utility ProduKey.

Download, unzip the program, and execute it. From the top menu bar select "File ---> Select Source". Play around with the options within the resulting "Select Source" window. ONE of them should work for you.

I am making a backup of Documents and Settings onto a thumb drive. I get an error that I cannot backup ntuser while it's in use. I'm assuming that's me (administrator) and I'm the only user so I'm not sure how to backup without being logged on. Suggestions?Quote from: McGuire on January 19, 2010, 03:10:40 PM

I am making a backup of Documents and Settings onto a thumb drive.

This is kind of weird and I'm not really even sure how to explain it. My bandwidth is pretty slow at home, so I use my office connection to DOWNLOAD updates for games and other stuff. However, we also use Smart Filter to block traffic to many SITES including the ones I used to download game patches. With this said, i've been having my friends download the files, then upload to my FTP site, then I can download from there. I'm the local IT and we have low volume network traffic, so using up bandwidth isn't an issue.

My question is, is there a way to directly TRANSFER a public download via some type of server/client sided application to my FTP site, like a mirror? It's basically DOWNLOADING then Uploading without the middle man.

*there is no Captcha and verification.*Can't help you circumvent your Employers in place safeguards...sorry.
Talk to the IT guys...

Had to reinstall xp home addition on my laptop,after I did, whenever I go to shut down the computer it stops on a window that says, its safe to turn your computer off. It used to shut off the computer automatically, not any more. Any sugestions?
Also after reinstallation when you unplug the power cord you don't see the battery icon in the task bar to TELL you how much power is left in it. It used to do that too,Any help would be apreciated. thanks How did you reinstall XP? Did you use a recovery partition or a disk? If you used a disk, was it the one that came with your computer?After resinstalling XP did you install the chipset DRIVER?I reloaded from original DISKS that came with computer.
Also what is chipset driver?I don't know what "the original disks" are. If you reinstalled the OS from scratch you need to find the disk with the drivers and install the chipset driver followed by all other drivers.The disks I used to reinstall were a SET of 5 disks named "hp quickrestore system
recovery Cd's" (microsoft windows XP Home SP1) After they were installed the screen
said it could not find an OS,then I put in the hp notebook Operating System CD in.
The laptop seems to work ok except for the two things I origanally asked about.
Thanks for the help
One of those five disks should say "drivers" or "drivers and utilities" or SOMETHING similar on it. Do you have it?The disks are numbered 1 thru 5 with no other info on them, when the first disk was
done it said to install the second one, and so on.

Hi, i had the same problem with my sisters p.c. the other day. i done the above (a ping test) it CAME back O.K. she told me norton had been removed! I then looked in the registry and found parts of norton (symantec) was still there. I removed it which solved the problem.
regards johnWhat's your QUESTION?Quote from: BRONI on February 19, 2009, 08:24:07 PM

What's your question?

Hello

Recently my computer caught a virus which practically destroyed it.

I had to reinstall my copy of windows XP media centre, but unfortunately it doesnt have any of the drivers for my USB wifi antenna, and it ALSO has no sound drivers and possibly one or two other things.

I had an update disk, but it wouldnt work at all.

I am currently downloading windows XP service pack 3 on my linux to transwe. WIll this be compatible with media centre?

Will it also contain drivers for a USB antenna?

If not, where can I download one? I have no idea what make the USB antenna actually is, is there an industry standard for the drivers which will be included in SP3?

Will it also have the sound drivers for my 5.1 logitech surround or will I NEED to obtain them seperately.

Thanks, hope someone can help Quote

Will it also contain drivers for a USB antenna?

My computer had to have a clean re-installation of Windows XP and the installation has gone fine. I REALIZE I still have to install the drivers for most of the programs, etc; but my question is this.....

I did not have the original installation disk as Gateway did not supply it. I could not GET into the recovery partition so I had to do a clean re-install. Not having the original disk, I had to use another xp disk.

What do I have to do to get Windows activated without it stating it is a pirated copy?

Thanks in advance.[removed non-tolerated material... geez ]Quote

There's ways to fake an activation.

I am RUNNING XP profesional SP3, and mostly i use the computer for games or graphics programs. a few days ago i woke it up from hibernation and it toldl me there had been an error reloading the hibernation data, so it asked me to dump the data and reboot, i said yes. then later that day all was fine i plugged in an old HP psc1200. i waited for it to do its install new hardware dance, then i went through the steps to see if it would run it without me having to go to the library and find the drivers on the internet, it said it could not find the drivers, so i clicked the finished button, then a little box poped up from the tray and said there has been a problem trying to install your new hardware, and disappeared. next thing i know everything is going slow, so i open the task manager, which TAKES about 3 minutes, then it shows me the CPU usage and i see that services.exe is consuming 99% of the CPU and memory usage is only running at 164mbs. i first try restarting to see if that will fix it, but it doesn't, and it takes a good 15 minutes for it to log me in after i type my password in. fianlly i look at the task manager again and see that it is still running at 99%. i have unplugged the printer and tried again but no success.
what can i do to fix this? is it a hardware problem? this is the only windows computer in my house, i really need it operational. I would love any help possible!!Start by running a full scan with BOTH your AV and MalwareBytesI have neither on this computer. I never installed any type of anti-virus because it USED to much memory when i tried rendering things with my graphics programs. plus the system is entirly cut off from the internet. i tried to install regcure last night to see if maybe it was a registry problem and i waited a good 30 minutes and the installer still had not launched. the cpu usage is to the point that nothing can be done without waiting for 15 to 30 minutes(took 10 to open my documents folder). i'l try installing avg and MalwareBytes and see what happens, hopefully it will work. thankyou.Quote from: luckymoonboy1 on JANUARY 09, 2010, 10:47:10 AM

I never installed any type of anti-virus because it used to much memory when i tried rendering things with my graphics programs

No offense but i didn't GET Geeks METHOD at all...Quote

what?

If I am able to discombobulate what you said, you are not referring to creating a partition "on C:" at all, but rather mounting a currently existing volume as a folder on the C: drive. This certainly would be a STRANGE, but feasible solution if it works.

Now I'm really confused.
Empty folder? What are you talking about doing?

actually, i got everything WORKING. thanks a LOT for the help and time you guys!!!!!! i reallllly appreciate itWhat happened?? haha i made an assumption that i shouldn't have.
turning my computer around [to get the service tag] is quite the PAIN in the *censored* because there isn't a lot of room on my desk and there are a bunch of cords and stuff so i got the tag off of my mom's computer,
assuming that since we both had dells and windows xp that the same drivers would be compatible with our systems. that's where i went wrong. turns out, our computers have entirely different requirements! whoooops =DYou deserve some spanking, don't you? HA yes, i'm afraid so

ok, I think I'm close to a solution.

I want to partition the "real" ubuntu so that I can use this tutorial to get to my hard drive: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/

Can I DOWNLOAD and install 9.10 from the ubuntu website and have three paritions? (windows xp (dead), 9.04, 9.10?

Or, can I just update to 9.10 to void the wubi installation so that I can have ALL the menu options ?I will try WineHQ and BartPE .Use the Live CD approach...no need to installQuote from: patio on January 16, 2010, 10:37:42 AM

Use the Live CD approach...no need to install

I could not get ride of my problem so I just went to Gateway, they make E Machines and asked them for a factory restart. They restarted the computer as it was when I bought it. This was good EXCEPT that I had to get all the updates. The whole procedure took at least 6 hours. Makes me want to be more careful what button I click on. I just want to let you know you can start over!!! Bob

1) Pentium and athlon microprocessors chips are both example of which type of chips?
2)Tell us what you think. This is OBVIOUSLY your homework, and you are the person who has been having the lessons (that you didn't listen to). There are a number of different answers, depending on what the lesson CONTENT has been.
1) Square. they are square chips. In some instances they are rectangular, and also, due to a notch in one CORNER, might even have 5 SIDES altogether.2) is a hard one.
Quote from: anusheel on January 12, 2010, 01:00:53 AM

1) Pentium and athlon microprocessors chips are both example of which type of chips?
2)

Hi

My computer is working HOWEVER when I don't use it for 10 minutes or more.. the blue screen will come on. I have indicated in the desktop for the screensaver to kick in after 45 minutes...What caused the blue screen? thanksWhat operating SYSTEM are you using?What kind of MESSAGE do you get on the blue screen?

I'm not sure I'm on the correct forum. I have an old dell P111, I'm using xp. I have 192 MB ram. I went to the task manager and looked at Physical memory.

Total-- 194792
available-- 13256, I don't know if that number is low? Memory slot 1--64 mb, memory slot 2--128 mb.

I have DSL,but, SOMETIMES it sure is slow. I do defrag once in a while. I'm not sure if it is possible to upgrade the memory, It's an old computer. thanksWhat version of Windows do you have? Besides defragging, do you use any spyware REMOVAL tools and do you have an anti-virus PROGRAM installed? Do you do regular disk/file cleanup using Windows Disk Cleanup or some other program such as CCleaner?

Do you know the maximum memory your computer can have? If not, visit www.crucial.com and use their memory advisor. Hello, thanks for the reply. I use windows XP, I also use a free antivirus program. I did use the clean disk program and it helped a bunch, thanks.

Max memory is 512 mb, I'm using 192 mb. Because this a dell computer, if I upgraded the memory, do I have to use dell memory? Because slot 1 for memory is 64mb, would you upgrade to 128 mb or more? Price is a concern. thanksNo, you do not have to use Dell memory. Just be sure to get the RIGHT type of memory. If you buy online, sites such as www.crucial.com and www.kingston.com have good memory selector tools to help you get the right memory.

If possible, I'd buy a 256MB module to boost your total to 384MB.

Each time I turn on my computer, "Windows INSTALLER" comes up, then "Sonic Activation Module", then "Install CD Rom", which, of course I don't have. I have to click these out about 6 times, and I would like to get rid of these messages. Have tried other suggestions but nothing has worked. I have 200 GB Ram. Help!!!!Download and run Mike LIN's startup control panel and see what is starting that's calling for that, then uncheck it and reboot.Go to Add/Remove programs in Control Panel and uninstall Sonic CD software...
Congrats...you've just found out how junky Sonic is...

If you have trouble getting it out let us know.Man Allan yer typin fast Today !Or do that ^I don't have Sonic CD software listed in my listings of Add/Remove software, so I can't delete it.
ethelmkThen follow Allan's link above for Startup CPL...
Does anyone else use this MACHINE ? ?

I see them in task manage and cannot stop them. Meanwhile, my computer is locked up. i am letting the battery run down, so that I can try again. Any suggestions. ThanksQuote from: ishbaal on January 16, 2010, 12:35:59 PM

Any suggestions

Meanwhile, my computer is locked up. i am letting the battery run down, so that I can try again. Any suggestions.

I see them in task manage and cannot stop them.

The FOLLOWING is my problem:

Everytime when I'm undergoing " explore.exe " ,
( Like " At the Desktop " or " viewing the file folders " )

as I " press the right botton " or " press ' Ctrl + V ' ( paste on some file ) "
then would pop up a window named : Microsoft Visual C++ Debug Library

Inside the box reads:

Debug Assertion Failed!

Program:C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
File:dtoxtm64.c
Line:67

Expression:(((long)(yr-1900)>=_BASE_YEAR)&&((long)(yr-1900)<=_MAX_YEAR64))

For information on how your program can CAUSE an assertion
failure, SEE the Visual C++ documentation on asserts.

(Press Retry to debug the application)


[Abourt] [Retry] [Ignore]


I've tried to find solutioin everywhere but in vain.
Could anyone help me, PLEASE?

Thanks~
Hello did you ever find a fix for this im having the exact same problem.
I could probably fix this with a REFORMAT but any other ideas?http://www.codeguru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=315371Quote from: ganjaman on January 12, 2010, 09:38:58 AM

http://www.codeguru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=315371

Any time Quote from: JJ 3000 on SEPTEMBER 13, 2008, 02:12:12 AM

I'm not sure if this will work but you can try this:
CLICK START then Run and type in sfc /scannow and press enter.
Have your Windows CD handy, as it will ask for it.

has any-one ever used this program , its on my pc and i do not know weather to use

it or not or just take it out , harryIt works well and is good to have on hand...Keep It.thank you patio i will try it out to-morrow , but what is its purpose and do you take out everything on the page that comes up , harryps . have you ever used advanced system care , i use it a lot , its just a SMALL question about it , harryIf i remember correctly i tested it on my benchtest machine about a Year ago and it's no longer there....
If it were any good i'd still have it.ok patio thank you for your help , i find it an excellant cleaner , i may start another topic about it later

ps . you MUST not have seen my post no.2 , above the one you answered , harryThe Windows installer fix utility is written by Microsoft...it basically will clean out aborted UPDATE files...BAD installs and return the Windows installer back to normal...
That's why i suggested keeping it...you may never know when you MIGHT need it.

patio.great , thank you again and i will run it and clear out what ever it on its window says , harry

Well three days ago I bought a wireless keyboard and mouse bundle and yesterday my computer started acting up. Internet pages would scroll to the bottom of the page and when I tried to scroll up it would go straight back down. Also, on Start menu, it would scroll through all of the options without stopping. It was as if the down key was being HELD, so I obviously thought it was a problem with the keyboard or mouse. So I reset the keyboard and mouse connections, no change. I then unplugged the USB receiver, no change. Which made me think that it is something to do with the computer and not the keyboard or mouse. Thanks for reading and if you know anything it would be a huge help and I'd be very grateful Have you tries a different mouse and keyboard? It sounds like it is the mouse or keyboard at fault, maybe an internal fault in one of them, so that resetting them will have no affect.Thanks I'll try that and see if it works OK, well let us know if it resolves the ISSUE Thanks a lot for your help but I realised that it was because I hadn't unplugged the LAST keyboards receiver, and a key must have been pressed on it He he sorry for the trouble