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Some three weeks ago I purchased a new Dell Aspire 5315 Laptop. It has Windows Vista Basic installed.

I do not like Vista at all it is a resource hog and the computer is quite slow. So I decided to REVERT to Win XP.

I insterted my "real" XP disk and now all I can get on the screen is NTLDR is MISSING Press CNTRL+ALT+DEL to restart.

I have checked The Boot setting & it is correct. I have also tried using Microscope, a utilities disk, other versions of windows and Vista borrowed from a friend who has a computer shop.

I even tried to get a fix for this by WAY of downloading something from the internet (http://www.tinyempire.com/notes/ntldrismissing.htm) using a pen drive on my other Laptop, I then installed it on my pen drive. When I rebooted my FS Laptop it had taken out the NTLDR on this Laptop also. I have had to use the recovery disk that came with my Fujitsu Siemens and start from afresh with a new installation.

Meanwhile my Dell is still not working. I was given no recovery disk with my Dell and I think that I may probably need it. The problem is I purchased it in Spain and I am now back in the UK.

Any idea's or help would be appreciated.

What do you mean your "real" XP disc? Is it real or not? Does it have a holographic surface and say MICROSOFT on it?Apologies. It is an OEM disc, not a copy.The boot settings should be CDRom first if you are trying to do a Restore from an OEM CD....
WARNING: You realise after this all your data will be gone correct ? ?Thanks patio. The problem was with the cd-rom drive itself. I have installed a new one and all is now working as it should be.

Great forum this by the way.Dell don't make Aspire laptops, Acer do. Perhaps you mean Inspiron?

If you've not gotten it to work, you may need to wipe the hard drive with a tool such as GParted.

Also, if you are using an OEM verison of Windows XP that came with another computer, and the STICKER says something like

A lesson to all: Do not buy a computer with Vista Basic installed: one of many giveaways taht the system is underpower.

using XP, WINDOWS ONE Care for virses protection but totally confused about recent activity.

I go through 'shut down' and the computer does but will RESTART itself about 2 minutes later??? I have repeated the STEPS up to 4 times and each time it will restart. Only way to keep it OFF is to hit/hold the power button.
any ADVICE would be greatly appreciated.Welcome Aboard !

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I have XPHome and Firefox latest versions.

Recently my Recycle bin gets filled with files bearing names RB ##.tmp

Most common are RB20.tmp and RB21.tmp .

I have heard that RB21 has some connection with malware.

Any idea about the probable origin of these files or how to trace that?

Thanks for your time.Do you have any other files there, or whatever you delete changes to rb*.tmp?
Are files sizes listed as 0kb?Thanks Broni

These tmps appear without my deleting any file. For example before I closed my last SESSION I emptied RB20 and 21 out of my Recycle Bin.


Now some 30 minutes after getting on the computer again, I am finding a new RB22.tmp in the bin.

Yes, as you said they are of 0 bytes. Also there are no other files accompanying them.


Thank you.Create simple text file. Name it whatever, save it to your desktop, and then delete it. See, if it's listed in Recycle Bin as whatever.txt, or as another rb*.tmp file.Done.


txt file is marked as txt itself , origin is shown correctly as from My Documents on properties.


(old RB*tmp shows RECYCLER as the origin!)





Print these instructions out.

1. Download SUPERAntiSpyware Free for Home Users:
http://www.superantispyware.com/

* Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe and use the default settings for installation.
* An icon will be created on your desktop. Double-click that icon to launch the program.
* If asked to update the program definitions, click "Yes". If not, update the definitions before scanning by selecting "Check for Updates". (If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download and unzip them from here: http://www.superantispyware.com/definitions.html.)
* Close SUPERAntiSpyware.

DISCONNECT PHYSICALLY FROM THE INTERNET

Restart computer in Safe Mode.
To enter Safe Mode, restart computer, and keep tapping F8 key, until menu appears; select Safe Mode; you'll see "Safe Mode" in all four corners of your screen

* Open SUPERAntiSpyware.
* Under "Configuration and Preferences", click the Preferences button.
* Click the Scanning Control TAB.
* Under Scanner Options make sure the following are CHECKED (leave all others unchecked):
o Close browsers before scanning.
o Scan for tracking cookies.
o Terminate memory threats before quarantining.
* Click the "Close" button to leave the control center screen.
* Back on the main screen, under "Scan for Harmful SOFTWARE" click Scan your computer.
* On the left, make sure you check C:\Fixed Drive.
* On the right, under "Complete Scan", choose Perform Complete Scan.
* Click "Next" to start the scan. Please be patient while it scans your computer.
* After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click "OK".
* Make sure everything has a checkmark next to it and click "Next".
* A notification will appear that "Quarantine and Removal is Complete". Click "OK" and then click the "Finish" button to return to the main menu.
* If asked if you want to reboot, click "Yes".
* To retrieve the removal information after reboot, launch SUPERAntispyware again.
o Click Preferences, then click the Statistics/Logs tab.
o Under Scanner Logs, double-click SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log.
o If there are several logs, click the current dated log and press View log. A text file will open in your default text editor.
o Please copy and paste the Scan Log results in your next reply.
* Click Close to exit the program.
Post SUPERAntiSpyware log.

RECONNECT TO THE INTERNET

RESTART COMPUTER!

2. Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_d5756.html to your desktop.

* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
* If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has LOADED, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad.
* Post the log back here.

The log can also be found here:
C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt
Or at C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt

RESTART COMPUTER!

3. Download HijackThis:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hijackthis.html
Post HijackThis log.

Hi
I am using windows xp.
Can anyone tell me how to disable these two scrolling arrow from my taskbar?
or simply remove them. I know that I should see one right arrow but not UP and Down arrow.
My taksbare properties " GROUP simillar task bar buttons" is checked. If I uncheck no difference does it makes.


[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]Remove the oversized H icon on the right...what's it for ? ?What is the EN icon to the right of the double arrow scroller? Is it related to the double arrow scroller?

What does this double arrow scroller actually do?These two arrows allow you to select another applications that are open. when I click on them, either up or down arrow, it displays the other open applications on the task bar and allows me to click and open them.
usually it is is suppose to be an arrow to towarads the right LIK this ">" but this is is annoying.

The language bar has nothing to do with it. I closed the language bar and nothing has changed.Quote from: barnamah on March 21, 2008, 12:45:23 PM

... applications on the task bar ...
usually it is is suppose to be an arrow to towarads the right lik this ">" but this is is annoying.

Remove the oversized H icon on the right...what's it for ? ?

Remove the oversized H icon on the right...what's it for ? ?

Quote from: patio on March 21, 2008, 08:24:57 AM

Remove the oversized H icon on the right...what's it for ? ?

patio, do you mean this?:

It's the only H I see. And, it's on a taskbar button for Internet Explorer. Are you referring to something else on his image?

Quote from: soybean on March 22, 2008, 09:27:05 AM

Quote from: patio on March 21, 2008, 08:24:57 AM

Remove the oversized H icon on the right...what's it for ? ?

patio, do you mean this?:

It's the only H I see. And, it's on a taskbar button for Internet Explorer. Are you referring to something else on his image?

No that's the one i was referring to ...it looks slightly oversized to me which is why i suggested trying to remove this.
But i'd still like to know an answer to your question...i think there's some third party eye-candy program installed...

What is shown when you click on up/down arrow?

Hi guys,
Here is another snapshot of this issue when I RIGHT-CLICK on it.

To make it clear, this is the bring up the window of applictions that are open.

What does this double arrow scroller actually do?

I reinstalled Win2000Pro after virus attack, now I cannot atain the internet with the RALink2500 pcmia card, and there is no other internet connection available. (Dell Inspiron 7500 laptop)

I install the disk from RALink and the consol comes up and FINDS my wireless modem (Belkin Wireless G Router) and captures with 100% signal. When I click on the IE icon to go out, the Local Area Network Connection icon appears with a red X on it, and the wireless KICKS out. Local Area Cable unplugged is the pop-up for the icon. In a moment, it dissapears and wireless is back up, but as soon as IE is CLICKED, boom - lost again.

Original setup worked fine, but GOT a virus that destroyed all .exe files for Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer. Tryed to clean it off, but had to reformat and reinstall OS.

Any ideas? need more information??

THANKS,
JohnTry Dial-a-fix: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Dial-a-fix.shtml

Hi everyone, new to this site and looking for some help.

I have been working on a friends computer which had been AFFECTED by a number of viruses. He thought some were to do with the XPA anti virus. I tried to do a fresh install of xp but everytime it got to the SCREEN saying install xp or repair installation the computer SHUTDOWN. I tried 2 different discs with the same result. GOING into windows I found the format function would not operate, either from control panel or C prompt. Kept saying disc was locked. Eventually using another utility I managed to format the disc but I still cannot load xp, keeps shutting down at the same point. I tried re partioning but still no good.

Any ideas please?

Cheers

Gordon Disk could be damaged, is it a genuine Microsoft install disk? Look for scratches or dirt or damage on the underside of the disk.
The disk could be damaged but I would look at your ram first. See if you can download a ram tester program and check out your ram.

Ok so i was making a DOCUMENT of MS word 2003 and i WANTED to save it and when the browsing thing came up accidently was saving it in a folder but since i was holding the folder i accidenlty dragged it to a different folder.
Basically i accidenlty dragged a folder into another folder. The problem is that when i go into the folder i put the folder in i try to open it or DRAG it out but it says Access is denied and it says folder is either in use or write-protected. But here is the thing when i was experimenting i dragged a folder say "test" and made some text files inside and then i took this test folder and i put it into the folder which i dragged the other folder into and then when i tried to open this test folder up everything came properly like i could open it and se the text files. But when i did the same through MS word 2003 by going to the save as.. button and through the browsing window it would now do the same thing as the first time. I am very confused and i tried ALMOST verything please help me try posting any possible soloution.Have you closed Word?

have you tried recreating the folder in its previous location, then dragging into it the files out of the moved folder then deleting the moved folder?

All solutions I've read about, such as WIN+D, need a WIN key and my keyboard has no WIN key.

Please let me know how to restore "return to desktop shortcut to my task bar.

Whenever I resume from standby a blue screen shows up showing STOP error and it is written there - Beginning dump of PHYSICAL memory. So, I have to restart my system.

Please HELP meComplete Stop message and as MUCH info on the machine as you can provide and someone will be along SHORTLY....
Even though the message looks like Greek it contains HELPFUL info.

I have a DELL Inspiron 5150, Windows XP laptop. When I click on the control panel ICON on my desktop [ including on my start menu ], my computer will blink, all the icons on the desktop will disappear, and in a few seconds, they will appear back on the screen. However, the control panel will not open. I have no idea why.

=(

HELP !Can you get into the Control Panel via SAFE Mode?Scratch this post. I'm dealing with some horrible infections on this computer, and after I had followed the steps that evilfantasy told me earlier, I see that my control panel will now open!

Maybe I should have checked to see if it would open before I posted my previous message.

Thanks for the immediate response though!!

=)go to gpedit.msc
You're welcome...

I was going to recommend you post in the Malware section, anyway.

EviilFantasy will fix you right up!

I have a computer (laptop)
Dell
128mb Ram
516? Ghz
installed with WINDOWS XP professional.

One day after a flash disk from somewhere was inserted to my computer and removed safely, it said "there is a virus in the computer, please scan ur computer". When I tried to scan with Mcafe antivirus loaded in, it wont work and it is DISABLED. I wanted to uninstall it and load AVG antivirus and it can not be uninstalled any more. Then after I turned the computer off. In the morning when i open it, it brings the logon window requesting password. when i inserted the pass word, it opens by giving the typical xp opening sound but just after 2 to 3 SECONDS it also gives the closing sound and logging off window appears (with the notification "window is logging off and then saving ur settings" and logs off. At the end it comes BACK to the logon window asking the pass word. I have tried 10 or more times but with no success. Please help, there are so many usefuldocuments in it which i haven't taken a backup copy.

I have tried the recovery cd to diagnose it, and it SHOWED that there are about 10 errors which the diagnostic boot can not remeady it.

Can anyone HELP me out here? Windows XP SP2 flaptop that won't display the power meter on the task bar (next to the clock). Windows is set to display it yet it refuses to, even if I re-check and apply the option to display it. It also only seems to do this on one user account tho.What's a flaptop?

Have you tried this

1.Click Start, click RUN, type PowerCfg.cpl, and then click OK.
2.Click the Advanced tab.
3.Click to select the Always show ICON on the taskbar check box, and then click OK.
Yes, and a flaptop is a LAPTOP that I don't like to KEEP on my lap... therefore its flaptop I may have solved the problem by uninstalling the battery drivers and reinstalling them. Tho this is not a confirmed fix, it may start all over again next restart so keep those helpful comments comming.Did you right click the Task Bar, go to Properties, Customize and check 'always show'?

I have a HP DV6000 laptop which has a printer attached VIA USB. Used to print OK, but now will not. I know how to SET it as default in Control Panel, I go through the motions, but it doesn't work. It wont set as default. Tried deleting and re-installing, but it still wont work, it still wont set as default. I have no other printer. What to do? Tried another USB port / another cable / new drivers / any error messages/ when did it stop working, after installing anything ?

Alan <>< Is this printer connected to your computer or another one?

Also, what OS are you using?Also what brand of Printer?If you have adapter, plug it to PS/2 port.Quote from: cryhelp on May 27, 2008, 08:02:16 AM

If you have adapter, plug it to PS/2 port.

Quote from: cryhelp on May 27, 2008, 08:02:16 AM

If you have adapter, plug it to PS/2 port.

? ?

I have had two hp printers that nearly drove me crazy trying to set as default. Changing from the USB to PS/2 connection solved the problem. Thought that might work for this

Quote from: cryhelp on May 27, 2008, 06:04:02 PM

I have had two hp printers that nearly drove me crazy trying to set as default. Changing from the USB to PS/2 connection solved the problem. Thought that might work for this

Hmm, I never, before now, heard of connecting a printer to a PS/2 port this way. Have you ever known of anyone else doing this?

Hmm, I never, before now, heard of connecting a printer to a PS/2 port this way. Have you ever known of anyone else doing this?

Yes I have heard of this before, a friend told me to try it. Printers were connecting to computer by USB. I bought an adapter from usb to ps/2 plugged it in and it worked both times (why I have no idea)

i have a laptop (DELL) it did not have OS in first . i had to buy a windows xp cd and with a product key. i installed this windows on my laptop and registration of windows became complete without any problem .
after a long time for a reason i had to format hard disk then i lost my windows xp when i wanted to reinstall windows xp i recognized i have lost my windows xp's product key and i cannot install windows now and i dont have OS on my laptop
how i can go to microsoft site and get my registration information such as product key and my laptop information on microsoft datbase .
please help me about it
thank youFirst thing I'd do is give them a call at 1-800-936-5700, to SEE if they can provide you with a valid key.while you are waiting, i WOULD DL linux (free) and burn it to a bootable disk (using nero or other software) at least this way you arent stuck without a computer for a fe days / weeks

Is linux better than nothing?

Ofcourse it is!Quote from: NOT ADMIN :P on May 26, 2008, 03:44:26 PM

Is linux better than nothing?

Of course it is!

i had to format hard disk

Have just tried to install Office 2007 and a error box poped up SAYING there's a file it can't find - MICROSOFT Access Metadata Mui (English) 2007,
can anyone please help ?Full, EXACT error message, Windows version, please.

please help!

everytime i open my internet explorer tab i get another tab opening, advertising another web page or antispyware. also i get another tab opening with just a blank windows internet ex page. i have got kaspersky installed and also use a couple of anti spywares and cc cleaner. have i just got my settings wrong on explorer or is this something more serious



DLoad and install and run Spybot Search and Destroy and AdAware...both Free.

After that if the condition persists Travel Here and follow the instructions. Post the logs and one of our Malware Specialists will be along to assist...1. What operating SYSTEM and service pack level are you running?

2. Download links:
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.5.2
Ad-Aware 2008 Free
hi

im on 32bit system, with service pack1, iv tried spybot and adaware and although they found a few nasties it still hasnt solved the problem. any ideas?

thanx!Follow the instructions that Patio gave for after that. Have you also scanned in safe MODE?I had a similar problem at one stage. It is a good idea to have an anti-virus/spy-ware program that scans files in real time as you use them. When i had this happen to me, i just back-upped files and formatted and installed a fresh copy of windows.

It is also a ood idea to change ALL of your passwords for websites, as malicious software may be logging them and sending them to a remote web-serverPrint these instructions out.

1. Download SUPERAntiSpyware Free for Home Users:
http://www.superantispyware.com/

* Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe and use the default settings for installation.
* An icon will be created on your desktop. Double-click that icon to launch the program.
* If asked to update the program definitions, click "Yes". If not, update the definitions before scanning by selecting "Check for Updates". (If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download and unzip them from here: http://www.superantispyware.com/definitions.html.)
* Close SUPERAntiSpyware.

DISCONNECT PHYSICALLY FROM THE INTERNET

Restart computer in Safe Mode.
To enter Safe Mode, restart computer, and keep tapping F8 key, until menu appears; select Safe Mode; you'll see "Safe Mode" in all four corners of your screen

* Open SUPERAntiSpyware.
* Under "CONFIGURATION and Preferences", click the Preferences button.
* Click the Scanning Control tab.
* Under Scanner Options make sure the following are checked (leave all others unchecked):
o Close browsers before scanning.
o Scan for tracking cookies.
o Terminate memory threats before quarantining.
* Click the "Close" button to leave the control center screen.
* Back on the main screen, under "Scan for Harmful Software" click Scan your computer.
* On the left, make sure you check C:\Fixed Drive.
* On the right, under "Complete Scan", choose Perform Complete Scan.
* Click "Next" to start the scan. Please be PATIENT while it scans your computer.
* After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click "OK".
* Make sure everything has a checkmark next to it and click "Next".
* A notification will appear that "Quarantine and REMOVAL is Complete". Click "OK" and then click the "Finish" button to return to the main menu.
* If asked if you want to reboot, click "Yes".
* To retrieve the removal information after reboot, launch SUPERAntispyware again.
o Click Preferences, then click the Statistics/Logs tab.
o Under Scanner Logs, double-click SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log.
o If there are several logs, click the current dated log and press View log. A text file will open in your default text editor.
o Please copy and paste the Scan Log results in your next reply.
* Click Close to exit the program.
Post SUPERAntiSpyware log.

RECONNECT TO THE INTERNET

RESTART COMPUTER!

2. Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_d5756.html to your desktop.

* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
* If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad.
* Post the log back here.

The log can also be found here:
C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt
Or at C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt

RESTART COMPUTER!

3. Download HijackThis:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hijackthis.html
Post HijackThis log.David iv tried scanning on safe mode, but still cant detect anything. i keep being re directed to login.tracking101.com. or a security site wanting to run a scan. will try superantispy then post my log later

thanx folks.

thank you again io got all the drivers but the *censored* multimedia audio CONTROLLER and SM Bus still ARENT working. i have 1 MAIN p[problem right now if i can get HELP with this i can solve the rest myself. this whole time ive been getting on my parents' computer when they left home and its really slowing down my progress so i decided to knock everything out today, i BROUGHT my computer into my parents' room and hook up my computer to theirs via LAN and get internet on my computer and get all the drivers alot easier but i got all the drivers but for some reason the device manager still doesnt pick up my wireless card if i can just get my wireless card working everything else will fall into place, please help me with that PLEASE.

Running Windows XP Home with IE6 INTERNET explorer, when I go to site and try to download from that site the browser closed down. Any ideas what is wrong and how to fix it? OjasWhat site? What download?Quote from: Saviour on May 29, 2008, 07:39:39 AM

What site? What download?

You're running IE6 on what operating system?

Have you tried running Windows Update? Check for high-priority updates...IE7 is one of them.

Also...have you tried using another browser, like Firefox?

Again...

Have you tried running Windows update? Internet Explore 7 is one of the high-priority updates.

Are you trying to download and install IE7?

my computer came with vista home premium installed at the factory. I have TRIED everythind to DUAL boot xp over the TOP either in the partitionrd c drive or to an external drive with no LUCK. Anyone got any ideas?HERES a good guide for ya: How to dual boot Vista and XP

Hello

Over the past 2 days my dell (3000 series) has been running very slowly. First of all it wouldn't switch on at all, and when it did next the keyboard stopped registering, then the MOUSE after a short while (all connections checked, and are fine). This seems to be OK now, but it takes the PC a long time to even get to the windows log in page (about 5 mins) and the same for everything to load. I ran a full avg system scan which was clean, spybot also. And now I can't get an internet connection. I have a hijack this log attached. So, while I'm not sure if it is a virus, I thought it started all too suddenly on the PC for no reason, so thought it best to post in this section. If anyone can help/advise it would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Jane



[recovering space - ATTACHMENT deleted by admin]I don't think it is malware, I'm moving this to the Windows forum.download &AMP; run CCleaner & Defragment your computer (in that order). I also suggest running the defrag a few times until it only takes a couple of minutes. (could be 3-4 times).

Could you also post your computer specs so we know what we are dealing withSidenote

Quote

I also suggest running the defrag a few times until it only takes a couple of minutes.

I also suggest running the defrag a few times until it only takes a couple of minutes. (could be 3-4 times).

Quote from: programming_pat on May 28, 2008, 05:45:48 AM

I also suggest running the defrag a few times until it only takes a couple of minutes. (could be 3-4 times).

This point could use a little clarification. I believe you meant to repeat defrag several times in one session. Or at least, defrag several times within a short period of time. Right?

Hi

I defragmented quite recently (about 3 weeks ago)...

ive tried give em all either value 1 or 0 but cannot notice any change in explorer. (did not restart computer efter changes just closed explorer, made change , and tried to open again,

Yep just built my first barebone PC and having problems. I recently installed Windows XP Pro SP3. The motherboard I got is: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3827134&CatId=2323, pretty decent. So after I installed windows, I installed all the drivers on the disc that came with the motherboard. When I move an application window it like flashes. And some times when I scroll it goes slow and flashes, any reason why this is occurring? How can I solve this problem?Are you using the video card on your motherboard, or a a seperate video card?

If it is a seperate video card you may need to VISIT your manafacturers website and download the latest drivers.

Also could you post your computer specsSorry atm no I'm not using any computer video card, just the built in video of the PC. (That might be the problem possibly?), I also have a graphics card but its not installed, its a Radeon ATI but I don't know what version because I lost the CD so I wouldn't know how to figure that out.

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Socket AM2 CPU
CD Drive: Hitachi 160GB Serial ATA w/NCQ 7200/8MB/SATA-3G
Motherboard: Biostar MCP6P-M2 GeForce 6100 Socket AM2
RAM: OCZ 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 533MHz The on-board video ccard may be too slow for the graphics that Windows XP requires.

Did you BUY your video card in a box, cause it should say what model it is. You could then go to the manafacturers website and download drivers.Yes it was in a box, but this was a while ago and I don't have the box around any more. (Just in its plastic wrap)Under Control Panel, look under system. Under the Advanced Tab, click on performance. Play around with the stuff in the visual effects tab, and see if you can prevent the chunky scrolling from happeningOkay thanks , basically worked, I made it not show content while dragging windows and its better, much smoother. It'll do until I get a graphics card.just remember to come back and let ius know how u wentOkay I fixed the issue

First I went to Control Panel => System => Advanced => HARDWARE, my video card wasn't found so it said reinstall video card, then a windows thing popped up like a wizard. It tolded me to insert my cd if I had one, and bam it installed my graphics thing , I thought the DRIVER was already installed but WOOT I got it installed now .cool

I'm getting the error NTOSKRNL.EXE is missing or corrupt. I've tried rebooting with the disk, and I've tried getting into safe mode. Nothing is working. I think I'm going to have to reformat the hard drive and start over. That's actually fine with me because there's nothing on this laptop that I'm concerned about saving.

The problem is that I can't get to a DOS prompt. I'm using Windows XP.

Help. I'm a novice at this.

Welcome to the CH forums.

What disk are you trying to boot from? Have you changed the bios setting to boot from the cdrom first?

There are possible causes and cures here.. Note the final lines on the site.

Good luckif you boot from the windows xp install cd, it will format the disk fro youWhat baout taking the hard drive out and replacing it and then destroying the hard drive?FOLLOW these steps;

1) Start the computer up &AMP; logon to windows
2) Insert the windows XP installation disk
3) Restart your computer
4) MAKE sure your BIOS settings are set to boot from the CD drive first.
5) When you turn on your computer, look for a message along the lines of "press any key to boot from cd".
6) press any key to boot from disk
7) Press enter when it comes up with the installation menu
accept the licence agreement
9) press enter on the drive that windows is ALREADY installed on
10) continue without repairing previous windows installation
11) format with FAT/32 file system
12) It will begin the installation process

Make sure to have your cd key at the ready

I HOPE i havent made it too confusing for you
If you cant log on to windows, try booting up (Starting your computer) with the XP or Operating system (OS) disk in it. This should start the reinstallation process.

Bear in mind you will require a genuine COA(registry key) to enter to completely install XP Home.

Good Luck...

I am curious as a new computer user, by doing a backup and my computer crashes or has some unforseen error that causes me to reformat it, by doing a back-up... is the os back uped as well or only the information on the harddrive?

Its just a small worry because as i undertsand the serial i used for my xp is a one time use deal, if i END up reformatting my computer, that serial wont be any good then will it?

Thanks
CFDepending on the computer...the product code for the operating system you are using is usually on a sticker attached to the case of the computer somewhere...or on a Windows book included with everything that came with your computer.

If you have software installed that performs a full backup of your computer, the product code is backed up as well...HOWEVER...it's encrypted and will not do you any good....unless you have a program installed that can actually take that encryption and give you your product code.

Depending on your backup software...you can SPECIFY what you want backed up.

It's a good idea to have a software program that will actually make a "ghost" image of your hard drive, so if you ever have to reinstall anything, the "ghosted" image of the drive will have everything you need to get yourself back up and running.Quote from: chainedfaith on May 27, 2008, 01:59:21 PM

Its just a small worry because as i undertsand the serial i used for my xp is a one time use deal, if i end up reformatting my computer, that serial wont be any good then will it?

Almost all the DIFFERENT games i have are saying ERRORS in different ways... its like they all got screwed up. Some of my games are fine but other ones just dotn work at all they say they have encountered a ERROR and need to close. Dont know what to docould you please post your computer specsSome of them say there is something in the REGISTRY taht is missing i tried restoring my computer but they still say that. we will have to wait for one of the really clever ppl to come ALONG and give you some adviceWhat games ?
How long ago were they installed ?
How big is that hard drive and how much free space is left on it ? ?

Alright on my old computer I can put anything on the FLASH drive because it lets me view data in E:\ but on this current computer it doesn't let me access anything LIKE that.

Is it possible to write regular FILES to this or would I just NEED to add a regular file from the old comp then see if it works on the net one?could you post up your computer specs

I am trying to re-install XP using the SETUP cd.

When I try to delete the partition that XP is already installed on (the C: drive), it says

"Setup is unable to delete this partition because it contains temporary files needed for setup to continue"

How can i delete the partition on C: drive and do a clean install?Try formatting the partition with the cd.

Is there anything we might be able to do to help your XP isnstead of reinstalling it?Thanks 4 quick reply.

How do I get rid of the setup files already COPIED to the C: drive and format the partition using the cd?

Are you booting to the CD, or are you inserting the disk after the operating system is already LOADED?I inserted the setup disc after WINDOWS had already loaded.you need to PUT the disk in your computer. turn it off, and turn it back on. it might say something like "press any key to boot from cd'. if you dont see anthing like this, you may need to change device boot order so that your cd drive is firstI tried that but instead of asking me to boot from the cd, it asks me "which would I like to run: windows xp pro or windows xp pro setup?"

I chose setup and its still saying can't delete the partition.

Do I have to just finish the setup process and start over?could u please give us your compute specsAnd what exactly it says on this Recovery CD...
This part is kinda important.

Hello:
My Notepad program that comes with Windows XP is corrupted. Can somebody suggest a FIX other than Windows restore?

thanks a lotIf you are sure that Notepad.exe is "corrupted", (How do you know this) then I suspect you are in such bad trouble that you will need to reinstall Windows. It is almost certainly not the only corrupted file!
try one of the following

1. find a pc on witch notepad is working. copy c:\windows\notepad.exe to a removable media/floppy or email it to yourself, on the computer where notepad.exe was corrupt rename c:\windows\notepad.exe to something else (eg c:\windows\notepad.bak) and copy in the working notepad.exe to same path (c:\windows\)

2. do a system file check! go start -> run -> and type "sfc /scannow" without the " and HIT enter. keep a windows xp installations cd handy. restart and try open notepad again

3. search for viruses. a good antivirus i use is www.avast.com but we all have our own taste.

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My Notepad program that comes with Windows XP is corrupted

try one of the following

1. find a pc on witch notepad is working. copy c:\windows\notepad.exe to a removable media/floppy or email it to yourself, on the computer where notepad.exe was corrupt rename c:\windows\notepad.exe to something else (eg c:\windows\notepad.bak) and copy in the working notepad.exe to same path (c:\windows\)

2. do a system file check! go start -> run -> and type "sfc /scannow" without the " and hit enter. keep a windows xp installations cd handy. restart and try open notepad again

3. search for viruses. a good antivirus i use is www.avast.com but we all have our own taste.

sfc /scannow - there is "a space" after "sfc".
As for Notepad...
Control Panel>Add\Remove>Add windows components>Accessories, if it's already checked then uncheck, exit Control Panel, go back, and put checkmark in.

What exactly does it say when you try to run notepad?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875351

I tried to reformat my computer, but can't load Windows XP because I keep getting a mesage that says that my computer is shutting down to PREVENT damage. I thought that maybe my hard drive was bad, but I was able to install and run Vista. My problems is that none of my software works with that program and personally, I prefer XP. I have three different XP cd's, so I don't think that's the problem. Any ideas? I'm at my wit's end!:Are you booting from the CD?I'm assuming Vista was the original OS before you tried to change things, right?

I have this problem sometimes when changing Vista COMPUTERS to XP. I use a Linux live CD (Knoppix) to clear out the hard drive when Vista just won't let go.

There's a nice list of LiveCDs here:
http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd.phpActually, I created my own problems and am worse off than when I started. I originally was running XP and was very happy with the system until I installed a new router modem and my computer kept locking up. When I went to remove that program, I accidently removed my Modem Blaster instead. By that time, my computer was freezing constantly so I thought that I WOULD reformat it with the hope that I could just start everything fresh. That's when the real problem began....I tried to reinstall XP but was only able to get to the blue screen that notified me that windows was shutting down before it caused damage to my computer (I have a second computer that is getting the same error message when I try to load XP). Out of desperation, I installed Vista but now none of my software works and the updated CD's I've made won't load because they say that I have to remove any security PROTECTION (which I've done.) I just WANT to go back to XP and my computer the way it was before I came along.I located the Knoppix cd that you were talking about...by the way, thanks! If I install that, will it clear out my hard drive and allow me to install XP and my software?Actually, it doesn't need to be installed. Just follow their instructions to create the CD then boot from it.That would be a miracle....thanks so much!I wonder if thats a bug..

Hello

i thought i had a virus, so i formatted my machine.. i replaced windows vista with xp pro SERVICE pack 2, it works fine and i dident have any problems except now im missing audio/graphics card/modems drivers, and when i try to add a driver "HSFAC97_winxp" or "R68591" which are GENERIC drivers for conexant Modems and Conexant RD01 - D850 In particular, The Software doesent work for one.., and none of the "unknown devices" use this set of drivers, under "Device manager" the other devices are as follows...

Other PCI Bridge Device
PCI Device
PCI Simple Communications Controller
SM Bus Controller
USB Wireless 802/11b/g adaptor
Video Controller (VGA Compatible)

I wasent sure if it was PCI simple communications controller, and in windows vista after i first uninstalled the driver the modem was named in-built modem, but windows xp doesent list it. what do i do?i've also tryed HSFP_WinXP ,ive downloaded them multiple times from multiple places and still its not working? but everything ive found in google suggests this is the driver i need?Do you have the CDs for your machine? Did you get a driver CD with it?

What are the specs of your machine?

No i got this machine free as a replacement for a machine damaged by the repair people that was under warranty, its using xp pro sp2, and its an AMD athlon 64 x2 DUAL core processor 3800+ with 2.00 ghz and 896 mb of ram in a hp pavillion slimline s7700n pcSometimes it's not enough to just format your drive, try scrubbing it completely clean and then treat it to take a fresh windows installation.

I've done this at least 20-30 times, and it works every time.

You will have to put all your drivers back in, and re-install your internet settings.Quote

Other PCI Bridge Device
PCI Device
PCI Simple Communications Controller
SM Bus Controller
USB Wireless 802/11b/g adaptor
Video Controller (VGA Compatible)

I have a TSST Corp CDRWDVD TS-H492C. I really do not know the difference between CD-R or the CDRW. RECENTLY, I went to STAPLE to buy some blanks CD to burn CD music. The associate suggested me to buy CD-R. HOWEVER, when I try to burn music I get a message "Insert a blank CD." Am I using the correct blank CD to burn music? Or, should I go BACK to Staple and buy CD-RW? CD-R's can only be written on once. CD-RW's can be written on, formatted, and written again, hence the name 'CD-ReWritable'.
Do you think this is your case?i notice that you may have a Toshiba. Some drives are made to only work with certain cd brands. CHEAPER burnable disks dont usually work as often as some more expensive ones

i have windows XP now, need install vista without format.

how to windows vista upgrade from windows xp?.



my SYSTEM

intel core 2 2.4 GHZ
2GB DDR2

80GB HDFirst thing you'll want to do is run the Vista Upgrade tool available from Microsoft, to see which version of Vista is compatible with your system...and to see if you need to update/upgrade any of your hardware.

Windows Vista Migration Steb-by-Step Guideyou will also need to make sure that you BACKUP all of your files from your hdd. then all you need to is PUT in the vista cd and FOLLOW the autorun instructions

i get wcmdmgr.exe , and two other .exe, and .dll alaerts on my computer. when this pops up the comp wont download or upload. i have windows xp pro. ive tried a registry booster and TRYING to find winsock files. i have winsock files but dont know how to get them on the comp. HELP with that WOULD be appreiciated.I think you NEED to be posted in Computer VIRUS and Spyware section wcmdmgr.exe is not good news by itself.

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thanks for COMING BACK to REPORT your success

My HP laptop crashed so I put in the disks to reformat the computer to its factory setting. After puting in the recovery disks (which there are 4) the computer SHUTS itself down before it can download all the files off the disks. I have tried this many of times and it does not happen at the same time everytime. SOMETIMES its during the first disk and other times its during the 3rd or 4th. It mostly happens when it ejects one disk and tells you to put the next one in. has anyone else had this problem and have a solution. I would really appriacte any help.
How old is the laptop? Windows version?it is a year and a half old and the operating system is windows xpUse rubbing alcohol, and lint free cloth to clean those disks. USE radial, not circular motion.Are you using the AC adapter to power the machine or are you just using battery power?I have the computer plugged in at all times when trying to do this.

will not load windows starts too then automaticlly resets to beginning compaq screen then i hit f8 and select disable computer reset and blue error screen that reads UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME
then *** STOP: 0x000000ED (0x81A95E30, 0xc0000006, 0x00000000, 0x0000000) and too top that all off i do not have any disks for this computer and do not know if the disc drive works 1. Computer Hardware:
a. Amount of RAM installed (system memory in MegaBytes or GigaBytes)?
b. Does it have a bootable floppy disk drive or CD-ROM drive?

2. Operating System. What operating system and service pack level are you using? Did the operating system come pre-installed with your system?

If you installed your own operating system; what distribution MEDIA did you use; Official Microsoft retail CD, OEM, something else?

3. What hardware and/or SOFTWARE changes did you make, if any, before the problem arose? Had the hard drive been REPLACED in the not too distant past?

4. HP Support for Compaq Evo n400c Notebook PC
find the cover which hides your hard disk on the bottom of your notebook. make sure the drive is installed properly. also make sure all of the pins are not bent

Hi All,

I am looking for a GOOD alternative to Windows Media Player. I am running Windows XP pro, 190mb ram, p III processor.

I hope i have POSTED in the correct section

many thanks.... PAT
VLC Media Player might be a bit laggy, depending on your processor speed.
Windows Media Player Classic is also very good. I have them both on my computer.thanks for your help. i have INSTALLED the windows mp LOOKALIKE and it is gr8No Problem. It doesn't have all the codecs VLC has but I like it a lot.

I Cant load Gmail, yahoo, and alot of Google products!!!

It will load pretty much EVERYTHING else though? I tried loging in in firefox and IE!

Please help! Much much much more info needed...
For example what VER. of Windows ?
Do you have a firewall INSTALLED ?
What kind of machine is this ?
Etc.....OK it works now. I just needed to restart my computer. Sometimes we're just that quick around here...the other thing i would suggest is to clear your computer cookies every now & again. CCleaner does this well, as well as cleaning out your registry

Interesting problem, here is how it should have worked.....
http://lifehacker.com/software/windows/geek-to-live--roll-back-windows-with-system-restore-193546.php

or the kind of restore HP computers have right when it is starting up that reverts everything to factory settings

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or the kind of restore HP computers have right when it is starting up that reverts everything to factory settings

Snakier didn't use System Restore, as far, as I can see.
He/she reverted his/her computer to day 1 state.
If so, all data is gone.

Hi,

I have a pc running windows xp pro. Of late i did find the pc freezing
on a regular basis. Running different anti virus on the pc did not
help either

Hoping to resolve the problem i formatted the C drive and reinstalled
the Os , but things werent any better cause soon after the drivers for
the MOTHERBOARD were installed the Pc began freezing.

I collapsed all the partions on the HD and formated the MBR from the
xp install disk and reinstalled the os but the things were the same.

I tried installing the Os on a different hd but the computer still freezes.

I happend to run my pc with my friends Hd also containing XP pro and
my PC worked fine even when i had the TROUBLED disks as the secondary
hd.

Getting desparate over the situation, I have tried different os can
conclude that 2000 Prd and Xp prof have the issues of freezing ,
where as the pc runs fine on win 98 SE.

Hoping to hear your solution on this baffling solution.

Thanks in advance

Jerome

Since you have jumped thru all these hoops i'd say you have pretty much eliminated Windows as the culprit and LEAVES us with a hardware issue....

3 most common causes:
Heat
Bad RAM
Power.

For the heat issue DLoad and run speedfan which will give us some parameters on your temps...open the case and see if there is housekeeping to be done.
Best thing to use is a can of compressed air to clean out all the heatsinks and fans.
Use a QTip to hold the fan blades in place to prevent damaging them.

As always when working inside the case remove all power sources and take anti-static precautions.

RAM:
DLoad and run MemTest.
The file creates a bootable CD/floppy and runs without Windows.
Let it run a few hours....
Any errors at all and you have a bad/failing stick of RAM that needs replaced.

Power:
Borrow a known good PSU of the same wattage or greater and swap it in there to see if this helps things...if it does replace your PSU.
Do yourself a favor and don't buy a 20 dollar special.

Good Luck and let us know...
Thanks for your reply

before starting on the few steps suggested the thought which ran into my head are as follows

How can my friends hard disk (with his operating system xp pro and the drivers meant for his P3 pc) work fine on my computer without any glitch whatsoever.


Never the less will try ur steps and update here as well.

ThanksThat is a stroke of luck as most TIMES it won't work at all...

Please be patience with me as I am not the most tech savy. My computer goes into sleep mode and will come out when I press keys on the keyboard. When I LOOK at the monitor it GIVES the message that the monitor does not recognize or can not find the computers hard drive. I have checked and everything is plugged in as it has always been...nothing changed. Does anyone have an ideas as to what to try? Thxwhat kind of computer do you have and what windows version do you have?A Gateway and Windows 2000okay I've heard alot of problems with the sleep mode on windows even I had problems with it. With mine after I got it out of sleep mode it would tell me that I had no cd in the dvd drive but I did. I have mine set to just the monitor goes into sleep mode. you could also turn off the hard disks by going into control panel then POWER options and select the time you want your monitor to go into sleep mode Any suggestions on how to get it out of sleep mode so I can get to the control panel. I have tried turning it on and off...pressing F2 as it is trying to boot...

Thank you for your help and suggestions.Where exactly is your computer stuck?Quote from: Michele on May 20, 2008, 09:02:38 PM

I have tried turning it on and off...pressing F2 as it is trying to boot..

Husbands new PUTER was downloading upgrades last week and I guess it shut off. SINCE then he can't connect. The errors say its the IP address, Comcast says its the way the browser is set up? There are 3 connections in the network connections page. 1394 CONNECTION 3, Local Area Connection 3 and Local Area Connection 5.

Can't restore, it just RUNS around in circles.

NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Duel SLI-reinstalled the chipset

Windows XP Professional-IE Browser 6.0 /SP2

My two computers work fine;/

Thank you for the help!
Check this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/169790

Dealing with Comcast If they haven't changed you were probably talking to someone in another country that may or may not know what they were talking about. Almost impossible to get to an advanced tech.

New Computer....you should have tech support from hp,dell or whoever.

I have an Emachine T2984 and Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2; I have gotten a blue screen for ONE month with the MESSAGE "Bad-Pool-Caller" most of the time and 1-2 times "Bad-Pool-Header". It is very hard for me to point to a program that had caused that. It could be ZUNE after I updated the software(!?) but I uninstalled Zune and I continue to get the error; once, as I remember, it happened when I start Windows Media Player. I checked Device Manager and in Non-Plug and Play devices section, HTTP has an exclamation yellow mark. I un-installed HTTP device but after I rebooted my computer it was still there.
When I had Zune installed (after updating its software) and I tried to charge my Zune, the USB port began to make noise, like I was plugging and unplugging My Zune non-stop. I tried my flash drive with the same port and it worked normally.
Thanks Dias DE veranoNot "cooler", but "caller", I think?

I am RUNNING win xp pro and I just setup my Network Places so I can UPLOAD files to my Web Site.

But when I Double Click the Network Places Icone it opens up and I see ANOTHER Icone for my Web Site you know the Name I GAVE it.

When I click on that I Cone a window comes up that says??
WINDOWS CAN NOT ACCESS THIS FOLDER....MAKE SURE YOU TYPED THE FILE NAME CORRECTLY.....AND THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THIS FOLDER.

Then under this it says??
THE COMPUTER IS DISSCONECTED FROM THE NETWORK.

Now I am under the Adminastrator account.

So please tell me what to do??

PS.....I now when I even click on my Internet Explorer Icone a winow come up that says??
NO CONNECTION TO THE INTERNET CAN BE FOUND
And then you know the TABs Connect or WORK Offline.

I click connect and it says can connect so I click try again and it does connect to the internet. But this hapens every time now that I want to go on line.

And I still can't connect to my web site.

It's also possible that one of the THIRD PARTY APPS you have INSTALLED on that machine are preventing/blocking EXPLORER's normal view functions...

::)I have HP pavilion XT XT963 which had Windows XP Home installed. I had a CRASH and I ordered the 7 discs from HP so I could fix my problem. A friend came over, looked at my computer and installed Open Office without asking if I wanted this or if I had the system recovery discs. Well, needless to say I prefer my regular Windows XP Home without the office. What do I need to do to correct this? My computer skills and knowledge is limited. I know I heard SOMETHING about backing up my stuff but I need to know how to do this also. I have the disc to write to but know nothing about how or what to do.......Please, Please, someone help me out on this.....Use the HP disc to restore your system, and simply uninstall OpenOffice.

To get rid of Open Office: Start -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs -> find Open Office and click Remove.

According to HP's website your computer should have a CD-RW drive.
Use My Computer to find the files you want to write to the disk.
Right click the files and select "send to CD-RW".
After you have selected all the files you want, PUT the CD-R in the drive.
Use My Computer and double click on the CD-RW drive.
The window should say "Files Ready to be Written to the CD".
Click on "Write these files to CD" (Upper left corner of the window).

Does this help? Quote

I know I heard something about backing up my stuff but I need to know how to do this also.

1. Windows Advanced Options Menu. Tap the F8 key about once per second or faster as you power up the system. I'm expecting the following menu to appear:
o Safe Mode
o Safe Mode with Networking
o Safe Mode with Command Prompt
o Enable VGA Mode
o Last Known Good Configuration
o Debugging Mode
o Enable Boot Logging
o Starts Windows Normally
o Reboot
o Return to OS Choices Menu

If you get a boot DEVICE menu see: what genius decided F8 should be device boot menu

2. Last Known Good Configuration. Selecting this item will load the registry settings for your last successful login. Not sure if your previous login attempts counted as success. Give it a try. You can use your normal user account with this OPTION. Safe Mode logins do not count (so you can go back to your last successful normal login settings).

3. Safe Mode. Try to boot into Safe Mode. You may be asked to enter the "Administrator" password. If this is Windows XP Home Edition, it may be "blank", as in never set. Either leave the password field blank (for no password) or enter the correct password. Hit 'OK" to continue.

If you can't get past the password request, Safe Mode may be closed to you.

4. Let us know whether "Last known configuration" helps or whether you can boot into Safe Mode with or without the error messages you're getting.Try this from How do get the taskbar and desktop back if Explorer crashes:
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* Close all visible Windows Explorer windows. Other running applications can be LEFT alone.
* Press Ctrl-Alt-Del, and then click Task Manager.
* In the Windows Task Manager application that appears, select New Task (Run) from the File menu.
* Type Explorer and click Ok.

Im wondering if i can install both XP and Vista in my Computer?

and if this is possible, what is the effect in the system? is it advisable?

any suggestion pls

thanks in advance
Yes it is possible and there are a number of different ways to accomplish this.
Post all the specs on your system and we'll go from there.You can creat what is called a dual boot. I think that you have to install vista first then xp. When it boots it will ask which of the two you want to load into.Quote from: squall_01 on May 25, 2008, 08:09:25 AM

You can creat what is called a dual boot. I think that you have to install vista first then xp. When it boots it will ask which of the two you want to load into.

Patio I have done this before successfully but didn't care for it an still really don't. You don't need to separate drives just install the one after the other finishes.

Denzel:
my brother did that for me so the 2 hard drives are separate and are displayed as 2 different hard drives on the explorer

but when i reinstalled XP the hard drives were shared and were shown as one on the explorer

JJ 3000:
Do you have the CD's for both operating systems? Do you know how to boot to a CD? Have you ever partitioned a HD? IF you need help with the installation, post back and I will help you. What is the capacity of your HD? How much RAM do you have installed?