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I have an OLD Dell notebook (Inspiron 700m) with an Intel Celeron PROCESSOR that is running Windows XP. We have other laptops in the house and this one is not used, but I now need access to it for some old documents.

It starts XP and loads the usual welcome page, with the list of users. Clicking on a user then leads to the computer TRYING to load personal settings. I get a brief flash of the desktop and then it advises that it is logging out and saving personal settings. I am then back at the welcome page with the list of users. All user accounts have been tried and they all react the same way.

I have tried to access through various options in SAFE mode, but cannot get past this problem. Any help you can provide would be appreciated. Given that the machine is no longer in active use I don't want to spend much to take it in for troubleshooting.

Thanks.Can you try safe mode?

Yes, I have tried safe mode through all of the options I could, but they all put me to the same welcome screen.I had this problem before. I cant remember exactly what I did but it was something similar to the answer found here http://www.compatdb.org/support/topics/139521_windows_xp_will_no_got_to_desktop_from_welcome_screen.html
Try this, usually works. The problem is to with some spyware, and when removed (by adaware) causes the behaviour you guys are describing.


First off, boot your computer from your Windows XP restore cd/OS cd, when the menu comes up hit the R key to get to the recovery prompt.

The prompt should start off at C:\Windows.
Type cd system32 The prompt should now read C:\Windows\system32

Type: COPY userinit.exe wsaupdater.exe
Reboot

Im no expert so you might want to wait on someone with more experience to help you.

I have an eMachine T3265 with a 3200+ AMD Athlon Processor.
I am trying to get my computer to boot but it will not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
It will not allow me to start the computer in safe mode. When I try this, it continually tries to boot every few minutes. The computer will open the BIOS and CMOS setup. I have an operating system disc, but the computer will not open it when i put the disc in the drive. How can I remedy this situation?

THANKS!!!
CriticbruChange the boot order in bios and put the cd at the top of the list. Then:

Boot to the XP CD and SELECT R (RECOVERY Console)

At the command prompt type:

ren c:\windows\system32\config\system system.old
copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config

RebootAllan,
I have the CDROM as the first boot device. The computer will not allow me to get to any command prompt. You need to be more specific. Exactly what happens?When the computer tries to boot, it maintains a black screen for a few minutes. Eventually there will be a progress bar of white BARS along the bottom. At that point it will say there is a file missing or corrupt. It does this with the disc in and the disc out. Nothing changes when the disc is put in.Then you are not booting to the CD. EITHER the cd drive is not first in the boot order or the cd drive is not working or the cd is not an original, bootable XP CD. There are no other possibilities.The drive is first in the boot order. I am getting a disc read error every once in a while. The disc is an original. Any way to test the drive at this point without the use of a command prompt because the light will come on when the disc is inserted and then goes off again? Any quick fix to that?You can try a different bootable disc to see if that works, but without getting into the system I'm not sure how to test the drive. And I apologize, in my post above I should have said "the disc is bad or is not an original, bootable XP CD". In other words, either the cd or the cd drive is bad.

Have developed rather LARGE music library which has been working WELL until I recently downloaded a cd and it would not play on ipod but would play on computer. Message SAID that I needed to "restore" my ipod, so I did. Loosing all songs from ipod then it would restore to original, re syncing to reload ipod. Can not get it to complete LOADING. GETS about 1/3 through, stops, saying an error has occurred. Says files need to be reconfigured? Any suggestions?

I RESTORED my computer using a "non-destructive restore" and I still have most of my files, but somethings are not right. Number one, my Hard drive which was previously labeled Z: is now Labeled C: and now gets data put onto it that I do not want, when in fact should be put onto my Local Disk...which instead of being C: is now D:. So how can I switch back or fix this...?

Second, All my programs are not showing up except when I go look for them in program files, what HAPPENED to all my programs?Sounds like you actually creates another WINDOWS install...
Post a screenshot of Disk Management so we can see how your drives are laid out...How do I get to that screen? I guess I am just not sure what you mean...Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Computer Management - Disk ManagementQuote from: Allan on November 13, 2009, 08:12:20 AM

Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Computer Management - Disk Management

i was making space on my windows xp 2000, and i accidentally DELETED my sounds driver. its been like this for a while and i really need help. if anyone can help me i would be awfully grateful.
-Dr.DopeThis is not too much hassle especially if you have the drivers. However I suspect you dont. All you need to do is...

Re-install the drivers.(if you have them) or most likely....

1.Identify your audio card or chip if its onboard. You can download many different diagnostic programs that will tell you exactly. You could try this one. EVEREST HOME Edition for free at http://www.lavalys.com/

2.Once you know the make and model number so to speak you can search on google for drivers.
There are some automated programs like driver robot but they tend to cost you money.

Anyway give it a go and you will have gained some usefull knowledge if you can sort this out. Post here again if you still having problems.i downloaded it but its KINDA hard to use lol. sry im so bad with computers... can u explain how to do it??ok. down the left hand side of the program u will see a list of items. Click the top item "Computer" and it will expand with more options. Click on Summary and you will see a list of components on the right pane, browse down the list until you find your audio controller. Grab that name and fire it into google and tag "driver free download" on the end.
It can sometimes take a BIT of hunting down but if you post the audio device name here I can do a search for you and point you in the right direction.How do you delete a sound driver? Are you saying you uninstalled it from ADD/REMOVE?Quote from: Gremlin on November 30, 2009, 05:15:25 PM

ok. down the left hand side of the program u will see a list of items. Click the top item "Computer" and it will expand with more options. Click on Summary and you will see a list of components on the right pane, browse down the list until you find your audio controller. Grab that name and fire it into google and tag "driver free download" on the end.
It can sometimes take a bit of hunting down but if you post the audio device name here I can do a search for you and point you in the right direction.

i downloaded it but its kinda hard to use lol. sry im so bad with computers... can u explain how to do it??

My wife and I both use XP SP-2 with Outlook 2000. We use the share feature in Outlook 2000 to display each others calendar on our own computers. If we upgrade to Windows 7 and/or Outlook 2010, what do we do? I understand there has been no share feature since Outlook 2000, which is why we have not upgraded before now. HEAVEN forbid we should have to converse verbally with each other!

If this is a well worn topic please direct me - I did not find it.I have received no responses. Is this question too trivial, too hard, or is it me?Quote from: LouisJr on November 23, 2009, 09:20:57 AM

We use the share feature in Outlook 2000 to display each others calendar on our own computers.

Hello I popped in the windows cd ONE day hoping to recovery CONSOLE it.. i musta done something but before the windows XP load screen, I am asked to choose between two options : Windows XP or Windows XP Setup. Is there a way I can delete the Windwos XP setup so that it automatically just boots up from the first option?? ( I have to move the highlight up for the Windows XP option.) THANKS in advance,

-samRight click on My Computer
select Properties
select Advanced tab
click the Settings button in Start up and Recovery
select the start up option you want from the drop down menu
click OK

That should do it for you.Run MSCONFIG. On the boot.ini tab delete the entry you no longer need.

Why are you trying to edit cookies?I have found what I need to know. Thanks to all for your posts. Churchlady is GONE.****Sigh****Quote from: churchlady on DECEMBER 03, 2009, 09:27:23 AM

I have found what I need to know. Thanks to all for your posts. Churchlady is gone.

I keep getting a pop up that says cannot find C:\ Documents at start up. why is it saying this and what do i have to do to make it go awayDownload and unzip latest version of Process Explorer from SysInternals (now OWNED by MICROSOFT). Run the executable. There's a row of icons, just below the top row of pull down menus. Select (left-click and hold down mouse BUTTON) the "gunsight" icon from the far end of icon row, drag it onto the annoying popup window, and release the mouse selection button. The process controlling the popup should be highlighted in Process Explorer window.

What is the name of the process controlling the popup?i guess its called "c:\Documents" and then says cant be found in the white space belowQuote from: dahlarbear on November 27, 2009, 09:22:10 PM

Download and unzip latest version of Process Explorer from SysInternals (now owned by Microsoft). Run the executable. There's a row of icons, just below the top row of pull down menus. Select (left-click and hold down mouse button) the "gunsight" icon from the far end of icon row, drag it onto the annoying popup window, and release the mouse selection button. The process controlling the popup should be highlighted in Process Explorer window.

What is the name of the process controlling the popup?

Okay, so if I understand correctly everything seems to be okay, yes? Why aren't you proceeding?Had to take of other biz so I thought Id use that time to allow for coments incase there MIGHT have been some sugestion. Its been frustrating and I apreciate the help, and didnt want to get trigger happy and blowit. So now its formatting C: partition which is the only partition at this point as I am sticking to basics until this problem is resolved. Ill recreate new partitions later. Ill post results as soon as I get them.Good deal. You're doing just FINE. Looking forward to hearing good news The setup is continuing as its supposed to this time. I dint forsee any more problems THANKFULLY, what a relief, so yes its good news and....thanks so MUCH for the help! You guys are the best! GLAD you got it sorted out.

An older computer, running Win98. I've been trying for a couple days to upgrade this
machine to Windows XP Home Edition.

All goes well until the install program gets to the point where the "Install Setup" is
at the "Preparing Installation" portion of the program. There's a small horizontal window right beneath that "Preparing Installation" title that states "Progress".

A slow creeping yellow progress indicator shows that the program is running SMOOTH UNTIL that yellow progress indicator is approximately 1/8" beyond the word
"Progress", at which point the computer locks up.

In the CMOS, I've tried disabling the Video BIOS shadowing, disabling the CPU internal & external CACHE, enabling the MEM Hole... all at one time and a variation of settings, hints given in the XP docs. This didn't help at all.

In MSCONFIG, I've tried disabling everything in the START portion, also tried various
combinations to no avail. Also made sure that Power Management was set to "Never" on all items.

MB is a SOYO SY-7VDA
Mem is (3) 256mb DIMMs (768mb mem)
HD is a 80GB with 71GB free.
File system is 32 bit (FAT)
CPU is a Cyrix 370 running at 650 MB (100 x 6.5).

The only cards plugged into the MotherBoard are:
PCI Netgear GA311 Network card
PCI Palit Daytona 8mb AGP Video card

I thought perhaps I was running out of memory, but the XP docs state that the minimum mem required is 64mb and I'm way above that. Thanks in advance for any and all advice/help.

Joe

How are you getting to msconfig? Didn't you wipe (format) the drive? Are you booting to the XP disk or are you trying to install windows from within windows?The machine is running Windows 98 SE. The PROBLEM exists when attempting to upgrade to Win XP using the Win XP Home Edition Installation CD.

I use the START, RUN, type in MSCONFIG, hit [ENTER] route to access MSCONFIG.

With Win98 runing, I insert the WinXP CD, then autorun starts the install process.
You should be booting to the CD...not launching it from within Windows.
Are you sure this machine will run XP ? ?Yes, the machine will handle XP. I had the XP disk check it out for compatability and all went well.

I'll try the launch method and report back.
You may need to enter the BIOS and set CDRom as 1st boot device.BIOS was fine, I had it set to boot from the CD if a disk was in there.

Attempting to install XP from "Launch" rather than from inside "Windows" resulted in a warning that I already had another operating system installed, and to install or attempting to install yet another operating system would cause problems.

Rather to attempt the above, I once more attempted to install WinXP over Win98 from within windows and was successful. I changed nothing and have no idea why I had the problem initially. All is well, many thanks for the input, I do appreciate it.

I'm running XP and IE7. I downloaded Skype about a week ago, but didn't use it until today. Everything worked normally after downloading Skype. Today I plugged in the headset, and I could no longer ENTER text anywhere, including the address bar. The mouse still functions normally. I unplugged the headset, deleted cookies and TEMP files, rebooted, and still not able to enter text anywhere. SUGGESTIONS?
Thanks!Does it work in SAFE mode?

When I start up my COMPUTER couple errors comes up.

The FIRST one says: Error in loading string XML Error is 2

the second says: APC Main Resource DLL failed

Please help me in fixing those errors.
THANKSOS ? ?
Anything installed recently ? ?
What protection apps are in place ? ?

??I need more info in your response.
OS means OPERATION SYSTEM
I do have XP DIMENSION 9200 dell
thanksDo you have Ascentive Performance Center listed in Add\Remove?1. Are you able to complete system startup in normal mode and use the computer without any other known problems?

2. Do the error MESSAGES appear when you BOOT to "Safe Mode" from the Windows Advanced Options menu?

Hi All,
I want to DOWNLOAD a game on my laptop. My admin rights do not allow it. I do not know the Admin user name or Password. Does anyone know a way I can discover the Admin name & password for my computer?

I TRIED the cmd...net user.....blah blah blah...approach but was unsure where to find the admin user name. May be on the wrong track anyway.

I welcome any help.I understand that this may be viewed as an attempt to violate my computer's security. If this is a topic that will be viewed as taboo on this forum, please let me know & I will drop it. I am just in a desperate situation & was hoping for an easy solution.

Thanks,
KennyKenny,
Is this your computer?
Is it a computer at your school?
Is it part of a business?

If it is your computer, and if it is used at home, there should not be a security problem with normal operations. Except downloads.

You SAID that you are using XP. What Anti Virus program are you using? It may be that the program is trying to protect you from a hostile WEB site that offers free games to people that don't understand the risk of getting something free on the Internet.
for XP default admin username is "administrator" password is blank. you can access it by booting into safe mode or by not using the welcome screen.This is a work computer that I use at home. The game I tried to download was Fiesta, a game that I have played for a couple of years now. The situation is that I had some severe issues with the hard drive & had to send it off to be replaced. The new hard drive was reformatted & anything that I had downloaded previously got wiped during the software load. I no longer know the admin username & password so I can't download anything. I can't even run defrag with the current settings. The firewall is inactive. The antivirus program is McAfee Enterprise 8.7.0i.Quote

This is a work computer that I use at home. The game I tried to download was Fiesta, a game that I have played for a couple of years now

When I go to download FROSTWIRE the site takes me to brothersoft.com should it take me there? If not then where should it? Also, my computer warned my about downloading it because there was no publisher. Is a publisher IMPORANT?http://www.frostwire.com/
The download link goes to cnet download.Another good website to download software is www.filehippo.com. It's a reliable site that constantly updates their list of files they have on their site so you can GET the latest.

Here is the direct link to the frostwire software download from filehippo.Quote from: serena10128 on December 01, 2009, 01:28:18 PM

When I go to download frostwire the site takes me to brothersoft.com should it take me there? If not then where should it? Also, my computer warned my about downloading it because there was no publisher. Is a publisher imporant?

well this thread took a tumble pretty quick.

Frostwire used to be good. Better than limewire even. Now they've both gone down the toilet. Any music/videos you can get on either of those you can basically find with google.

I replaced a bad motherboard on a friend's compaq computer. I couldn't get a copaq replacement so I went with one that was recommended by a computer repair shop. Replacing the motherboard went ok, but when reinstalling XP it locks up, bsods, and every error message imagineable. Memory, shadowing, something that shoudn't be in a paging area, and everything in between. Would this be a bios problem, such as the bios needing to be reflashed, or do I need a sp version that has more extensive drivers that I need. I am using a XP version with sp3. Thanks in advance. I hope every one who uses this site appreciates you guys donating your time and trouble.Quote

...compaq computer....
I am using a XP version with sp3..

Sounds to me like a Sharpie version of XP......
But i've been wrong twice this Month already...

Hi! NEW here. I tried searching for my problem and looked at 30 pages of posts before I PUT up a new topic.... didn't find anything. I apologize if this is a repeat post.

I have a Compaq Presario... only a few years old - bought refurbished. Running Windows XP. I don't know any other info. than that.

I had a really bad virus (s?) which did a bunch of bad things to my computer. I bought Fix-It 8 and that seemed to get rid of everything and helped alot. My problems remaining are these...

1) Windows does not chime at startup. Don't know if this is a BIG deal or not...

2) I cannot drag/drop files ANYMORE. When I click on them and drag them onto a folder or try to drag files into the trash - it looks as if it's moving but when I let go it just stays in the same spot.

3) Getting SVCHOST errors and Compaq connections errors quite frequently. I have Windows autoupdates off - and when I tried to update manually - it said I do not have "user priveledges" even though I am logged on as the adminstrator.

Well - that's it (for now?) Any help or ADVICE is greatly appreciated. Thanks! :-)

Sounds to me like you are still infected...
Clik Here...

There are 4 Diagnostic Lights on the front panel; are they all green?
Owner's Manual, see p. 49-53Right, I was reading my Owners Manual that I have about those lights, but it doesn't say if they should still be on when Windows is booted up (non are on at that point), but when the computer is starting up, the 4 of them light up, then some of the lights keep flashing around. I'll see if I can't get all the lights that light up during the BOOT up process.

Also, I'm not sure if that manual says how they are supposed to stay on or if they are supposed to stay on if there is something wrong when Windows has fully booted up because it is a .pdf file and Adobe is not installed on here yet. I've been mostly wanting to get everything sorted out on here before I started INSTALLING things.Quote from: durango992007 on December 02, 2009, 04:52:54 PM

... but it doesn't say if they should still be on when Windows is booted up (non are on at that point), but when the computer is starting up, the 4 of them light up, then some of the lights keep flashing around....

1. Yup, everything fired right up. Old HD is just fine, it was the video card that was the problem. 2 things are left to do now.
2. When it starts up, the BIOS is detecting a Floppy drive. I went into the setup and deselected the floppy on startup but it still says it cannot boot it, so I have to press the F1 key to continue.
3. Last thing is, I now need to wipe the new HD clean of everything I put on it, which was not much. Mostly just taking Windows off of it. How do I go about doing this? I know how to take the programs off, and I did not put any personal info on it, so nothing to much to worry about there, even though I'm pretty sure Best Buy might do a wipe of the HD if I say that I had Windows installed.

HI,
I WANT to know about the registry key relating to the SOUND cards.
Suppose i have connected 2 or more sound cards in my PC and i want to select which sound card to use from
windows registry. For this i do not know which registry to change.
Pls help me with this.
I want it very badly....

Thanks in Advance,
YogeshQuote

Suppose i have connected 2 or more sound cards in my PC

Refer to REPLY #14..... Still can not get I pod to sync. Get to menu cannot get FORMAT to come up. can not complete.Ipod still unable to sync trying solutions but getting BLOCKED. refer to older posts for history. Would appreciate an idea.It doesn't look like we're going to be ABLE to help much more with the iPod issue. You should probably post on the Apple SUPPORT Forum and see if they can help there.How does the iPod show up in Disk Management ? ?

I'm doing a CLEAN XP install. I want to reformat the hard DRIVE (C:) and end up with a single primary partition. Currently, the drive is simple dynamic NTFS; half of which is Unallocated. I tired reformatting from the Windows XP installation CD, but I'm getting an error . . . probably because the drive is currently split up? I think I need to delete the Unpartitioned portion of the drive and then reformat, but I don't know how to delete the Unpartitioned portion. Thoughts?Why is the drive dynamic? Candidly, I'm not sure if there's any difference in deleting a dynamic partition during installation - I don't believe there is. At the beginning of the installation process you should be given the choice to delete and recreate partitions. Delete the extended and logical partitions and create a primary active partitionThe disk is dynamic because I was studying PARTITIONING and RAID a few months ago and this is one of my Guinea pig computers. When I was just trying to reformat, that unallocated portion to the hd showed up without a drive letter. I'll start again and see what comes up.Unallocated simply means unformatted and that's correct, it would not have a drive letter until it's formatted. But it should show up when you try to delete the partition during installation. Thanks, I'll let you know how it turns out...Could not delete the Unallocated space through disk mgmt. Was able to delete, like you said Allan, during installation.

Q: Is there any BENEFIT to running dskchk /r after doing a clean install?The command is chkdsk /r
Did you do a FULL format or a quick format? If you did a full format then chkdsk /r was already run. If not then sure, BOOT to the recovery console and run chkdsk /r - can't hurt.It was a full format. Thanks again.You're welcome

hello folks

i want to disable compression on xp and i read somewhere that if i allready had any files COMPRESSED, dont do it.
well do you KNOW how i would find out if i have any compressed stuff on my xp?

thanks muchCompressed FILENAMES appear in blue text. But don't worry about it, GO ahead and disable disk compression if it's enabled (though I doubt that it is).

I have an old LAPTOP acer aspire 1613lmi. i BOUGHT a new HARD disc TOSHIBA 100 gb.
I pleased it in my computer but don't function. I CANT see eaven the HDD i bios. what to do. I tried, formating it in a PC. what to do. If the BIOS is not recognising it it's either faulty out of the box or your machine is too old to recognise a drive of that size...

To test this install it in another laptop machine and re-install it in yours.......

I have a Windows XP Desktop PC that I may not be able to repair myself.

I don't know if its start up problems are being caused by the graphics card, the PSU or the motherboard or if I could get a repair person to fix all of that at my house.

I have files and folders of my embarrassingly weak attempts at art, singing, film-making etc. on this machine that I really don't want anyone else to see.

Can I fix a Password Protected profile on my machine so that I can log in as me but a repair person would log in differently and just have full access to all the hardware ?

Perhaps I should just get some external hard drives and put my chunterings there and delete them from the PC's disk.If you are taking this to some one else to repair it is a good idea to get an external hard drive and copy every thing you want off of the PC. This will allow you to remove things you want to keep private and also make sure you have a back up just in case the person doing the repair does a complete reinstall of the OS for some reason.This is crucial advice by Mr Oilfield. Not just embarrassing personal stuff but also bikini babes, email contacts bank and credit card details, personal info of any kind.
Dare we ask, "What startup problems"?Quote from: dahlarbear on December 01, 2009, 03:24:43 AM

Dare we ask, "What startup problems"?

...
1. The PC is a Windows XP Desktop that was pretty cutting edge when I bought it in February 2003. I'd had it built to my specifications by Evesham - who, although the are out of business ...
2. Someone from Evesham told me that the hanging could be to do with static charges being held over. I think you were supposed to be able to clear these by holding the front button in and cycling the main switch at the back.
3. I have kept this PC on permanently since October 2007. It works perfectly once on - which is confusing. It doesn't switch itself off. I get no graphical glitches. Everything works.
4. The PC re-boots with no problems when you ask it to "Re-start" and I can do a full re-boot if I switch it on immediately after I have turned it off. I don't know what period of time I could extend "immediately" to.
5. I am worried that the motherboard may have been what was faulty all along and that to disgnose that will be really difficult.
6. I don't know whether I should fight to save this computer, if it CAN be saved or if I can get a replacement new-build that will do everything that this one does...

1. Are the "jumpers" on the graphics card or on the motherboard ?
2. I've found the "Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction" in the manual - but don't know what I am supposed to change...

Aol told me I needed to wash the window on my pc, as it was ok on their end, & my end was not responding & running slow. I saw an ad on TV that does it for FREE, I thought their CONTACT was www.washwindows.com, but cannot FIND it. Anyone know about this?I'm sorry, but....... what are you talking about?I have not heard of this term either, it was phrased to debug or "wash" the windows xp, to increase performance.I honest to goodness have no IDEA what you are talking about it. If you are having a specific problem please tell us about it. Otherwise, leave well enough alone.Quote from: runninbare on January 08, 2012, 03:12:43 PM

I have not heard of this term either, it was phrased to debug or "wash" the windows xp, to increase performance.

Hello all...

My system was dogged by a virus and I tried to reload Windows XP (Home). Part way through it froze. Since then whenever I start up the computer, with the Windows disk, it gets to Window Set Up and says it is loading a lot of files. Then it gives me two options to continue with: To Repair Winos XP or to Set up Windows XP.
I select to set up Win xp and it shows the licence agreement and freezes.
I select the repair option and it just switches off and starts up again.
I want to format the disk and start from scratch if I only can but it won't even GET into Safe mode .
What can I do? Please. what can I do? Do you have access to another computer? If you do you can use an enclosure with the drive and format it through the other computer. I assume XP did format the drive prior to INSTALL and found no bad sectors?Hi Murray,

I have another computer and what you recommend sounds great, now if only I knew how to do it.
What does it mean to "use an enclsure" and how is it done? Please.

I'll try it if I can.

Cheers and Thanks,

EdEdwardC,

The drive can be put into a small box with USB connection.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_enclosure

BTW, thank you for posting this. Other people think I am crazy when I tell them that Windows XP CD can not format a hard that has been subjected to certain kinds of software.
This has been documented my Microsoft. You have to format and or delete the partition by something other than the XP CD.

As Murray said, another PC can do it. The limitation is the XP CD itself can not handle a certain situation.

What if f you can not get an enclosure?
Get a 'Live' CD , Boot it on the sick PC and re format the drive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_live_CDs
Quote from: EdwardC on January 06, 2012, 06:12:10 PM

Hi Murray

As Murray said

This Murray guy sounds really helpful! I do wonder who he is, though.

By using another computer you can not infect it by wiping the drive. The only way it could become infected is if you tried to run all the programs from that drive on the other computer.
All you need to do is buy an enclosure and then connect it to the computer.
When you can find the drive in 'my computer'.
Follow this
Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Administrative Tools. Double click Computer Management and then click Disk Management in the left hand column.

When all the information comes up showing the disk... right click on it and choose to format.

We can help you after this.

I recently got my PC upgraded. Motherboard G-41 Chipset, CPU Intel Dual Core 3.0 Ghz, and RAM 2GB DDR3 have been now installed. The engineer loaded Windows XP Professional on it. I have with me a GENUINE Windows Home & Student edition CD;I wanted him to install my Windows CD. But the engineer told me that this can't be DONE.
Will somebody please tell me whether I can install my original genuine Windows Cd on my PC now ?
If yes, please guide me step-by-step please ! How to delete the Windows XP Professional OS ?There is no "Windows Home and Student Edition". There is an Office Home and Student edition.I recently got my PC upgraded. Motherboard G-41 Chipset, CPU Intel Dual Core 3.0 Ghz, and RAM 2GB DDR3 have been now installed. The engineer loaded Windows XP Professional on it. I have with me a GENUINE Windows XP Home edition CD;I wanted him to install my Windows CD. But the engineer told me that this can't be done. In my last letter I had WRONGLY typed as Windows Home & Student edition.
Will somebody please tell me whether I can install my original genuine Windows Cd on my PC now ?
If yes, please guide me step-by-step please ! How to delete the Windows XP Professional OS ?
Many thanks .What's the problem? Professional is better than Home Edition in every way other than cost. Do you not have a license for Professional? Is it complaining at you for not having a genuine license or SOMETHING?Yes. Professional is a superset of the features in home. All you would be doing by installing Home Edition would be to essentially downgrade your Operating System, and of course waste your own time. Many thanks to BC_Programmer MASTERMIND FOR HELPING ME.
I am afraid, the engineer has installed an OS Windows XP Professional which was easily and quickly available to him , but I doubt whether it is genuine ; he has not given me the "key" to this OS. So, it will not get automatically updated as and when new updates are released. This is, I think, a big disadvantage in retaining this freshly installed Windows XP Professional OS.

Therefore, if possible, I should uninstall it and install my GENUINE Windows XP Home edition . Is my idea correct ? I am 80 years old and need my PC for emails and browsing only.

Please advise me as to what I should do in these circumstances . If I should uninstall the present OS and install my GENUINE Windows XP Home edition then will you please guide me as to how I may uninstall the XP Professional OS and install my GENUINE XP HOME EDITION ; if you can, please guide me step by step, please .


Thanks to you again.
A QUICK Google search came up with this

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/install-reinstall-uninstallCan't you update? If not then yes, you were right in thinking it would be a good idea to install Home Edition and use your genuine license, provided you still have the product key for it.

You won't miss out on much putting Home Edition on there, not for browsing and emailing, and you certainly want to be able to keep your PC updated.

The engineer should have put Home Edition on there in the first place, really; I can't SEE why it won't run on your upgraded system, Home Edition meets the same requirements that Professional meets so if Professional runs then Home Edition will run.Dear Sir

A couple of questions to understand what may have happened.

Was the old computer running XP home. ?
After the Upgrade did you get the computer back with XP pro and all your settings, programs and data on the computer as it was before but with XPpro. ?

UNFORTUNATELY now it has pro if you want to install xp home you will have to delete the hard drive and load a fresh copy.

There is a very handy tool in windows if you do need to do this called File & Settings transfer wizard.

Before giving anymore advice perhaps if i get the answers to the above.
Also did they give you your old hard drive back ?

A technician should have known how to swap your windows etc to another computer without reloading windows.

Sorry if this wasn't the case

Lisa

Recently installed XP SP3 back onto my netbook and I was wondering if there were any good light-weight free anti-virus and firewall software out there. I used to use AVG but the recent version is really heavy on my netbook system, and I used PC Tools Firewall Plus last time but it was quite irritating.

What does everyone recommend?I still use PC-Tools and it works for me.
But.. you have lots of choices.

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
PANDA Antivirus Pro
AVG Anti-Virus
Avast! Pro Antivirus

There are free versions of some of the above.
To MENTION just a few. You have to decide. I also like Avast.Cheers, if PC Tools Plus is good enough for you THOUGH, then it should be FINE for me. I'll try it out and if I get serious performance problems I'll use something else.Been using MSE since it came out and haven't turned back.MSE
MalwareBytes
SuperAntiSpyware
Win Patrol
Stinger on demand scanner...

My current package...all Free and zero issues...Period.

Can anyone help me to have a solution to my problem regarding this windows loading? When I am open my PC I have to wait for about 15 to 20 mins. windows loading and then if I started open the SCREEN, it will hung up for a few minute and then it will be restarted again. I can’t REFORMAT my important files because I don’t have back up copies.You should have a backup plan anyway. There are a NUMBER of free backup PROGRAMS. Many will write your stuff to a DVD-R and even span DVDs to keep a permanent record of your good stuff.

Meanwhile, the most likely issue is a hardware problem. I have this kind of problem with some USB devices. I have to unplug them before I boot my laptop.
Have you tried booting to SAFEMODE to check on the difference? Can you enumerate any problem occured before the issue?

Our company has new properitary vehicle diagnostic software that we lease from another OEM. The new software is an UPDATE from the old software. When installing the new USB driver, on some computers, we get the dreaded "Cannot continue hardware update wizard". We tried to manually install the software by pointing to the drivers but RECEIVE the same error. I confirmed the cable and driver are good. We uninstalled and reinstalled the software. On working laptops, the driver installs right away. This problem has occured on 3 laptops. The company we lease the software from is of no help.

Is this a registry problem? Corrupted file?Has this company given you system requirements specifications? If you are meeting them, should they not be offering proper TECHNICAL SUPPORT? What are the requirements for this software? (E.g. do the drivers only work in XP or 32-bit or what-have-you?)The requirements are met.

I found out the laptop owner didn't uninstall the old software before installing the new software. Who knows what kind of conflicts were created. I cleaned out the registry and drivers the best I could, and uninstalled the software with no luck.

There were 3 registry items relating to the driver manufacturer ID that I couldn't delete. I'm guessing that's the problem. I'll look into a registry cleaner.Quote

I'll look into a registry cleaner.

I have a hard drive with Windows 7 Starter. I like the system okay, but I would like to change the desktop image. Seems it's not setup like the more advanced versions. Think having starter limits your option, try googling enable aero in windows7 starter, it can be done, whether its worth the effort is another matter.Can't be done in Starter...Aero? Not missing much in my opinion... I always run in 'classic' window mode.

Wasn't the original question about the desktop background though? Surely you can just change the background from the AppData file that keeps the current background.Quote from: patio on January 09, 2012, 07:13:15 PM

Can't be done in Starter...

"Unless applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you may use the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement. In doing so, you must comply with any technical limitations in the software that only allow you to use it in certain ways. You may not:
• work around any technical limitations in the software
• customize the desktop background

It can't be done without breaking forum rules, because Changing the Desktop background in the Starter Edition is expressly forbidden by the EULA.

Paragraph 8 of "C:\Windows\System32\license.rtf", on a Windows Starter Edition:

Alright then, 'not allowed to' rather than 'can't be done'. Or 'we can't help you' rather than 'it's impossible'.

Or "It's illegal in most countries according to contract law".

What your telling me its illegal to change a registry setting on a computer you own, are you guys for real.

When a website is added to the host file, the website can still be accessed as LONG as a search engine is used as in intermediary. Why is this? Is there any way to prevent this?Have you followed these steps properly:
http://allthingsmarked.com/2006/08/28/howto-block-websites-using-the-hosts-file/
It works perfectly fine for me... EVEN through search engines. Do remember to add entries both with and without the "www" prefix:
Code: [SELECT]127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com
127.0.0.1 facebook.comOf course the SITE can still be viewed through a web-based proxy engine (such as http://www.zend2.com) or a cached version in a search engine.Oh, I forgot about that. I was wondering why I had entries that had www. and no www...

Thanks for the REMINDER!

I deleted some mp3 FILES (SENT them to the recycle BIN), but now I WANT them back. After restoring them, will they lose QUALITY or anything compared to how they were before I sent them to the recycle bin?

ThanksNo

I used to get on Breitbart and watch the small videos there. Now, my computer won't play the videos. Also, when someone sends me an email with a link, I CLICK on the link and nothing happens. Any ideas?Quote

I used to get on Breitbart and watch the small videos there. Now, my computer won't play the videos.

Also, when someone sends me an email with a link, I click on the link and nothing happens.

But you havant answered the questions posed...

I have 2 files on C: drive which return message 'Can,t' Open FILE'. I transferred these files to a USB memory stick and both loaded WITHOUT any PROBLEMS. All my other files on C: drive load without the error message. I tried reinstalling QUICKEN but still get the error message.
I also copied the files onto an external USB hard drive and still get the same error message. It seems that these files on a hard disc drive GIVES me the problem.
Hope SOMEBODY may be able to help me with this unusual problem.

Dalesman

Hello, I "did" reference a prior post regarding this, however, the symptoms and system and responses were not quite applicable or consistent w/ my issues , so, I hope that I can get some clarity and assistance more relative to what I'm experiencing.
I've also read extensively the posting guidelines, and have done my best to make this easy for you to HELP me , and I am hopeful that I've posted this in the proper forum ?
Just over a week ago, an error message began popping up at startup, on desktop, before loading desktop icons, etc, BUT then also during web browsing. *** The Error message came up titled as:"svchost.exe - Application Error", then the message read: "The instruction at "0xffbadd11" referenced memory at "0xffbadd11". The memory could not be "read". Then, under that: "Click on OK to terminate program" The only things I can recall different in the past 2 weeks is, 2 updates/downloads about 4 days prior to first error message:

Java update
Free Studio 5 download (to download audio music from youtube)

Almost immediately after Free Studio had been downloaded, the computer began running much slower, and a message popped up down in the right corner in the form of a little yellow pop-up /notification message. I know that I SHOULD have , but I didn't pay a whole lot of attn to it. Something regarding low memory......?
But then I didn't see the "0xffbadd11" Error Message pop-up until 4 days later when I started up, the Error Message pops up, the desktop does not load until I click "OK" or X out the box. Then It seems to run "ok", but still slower than a couple of wks ago and prior. Last nite I updated, then ran AVG full virus scan. "No Infections Found". I then updated and ran Malware Bytes, again, result "No virus found".
***Now, just a few days ago, ANOTHER error message has ALSO been popping up sporadically :
The instruction at "0x6c6c642e" referenced memory at "0x6c6c642e". The memory could not be "read"..... though not as frequent, nor at startup as the "0xffbadd11" message still does.
I WOULD TRULY APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE IN BEGINNING TO SOLVE THIS ERROR MESSAGE/GET MY MACHINE BACK UP TO SPEED
My skills would be considered more than a beginner, somewhat FAMILIAR w/ following instructions on how to troubleshoot.
MS Windows XP Pro 2002
SP3
Intel ® Pentium® 4
CPU 2.OOGHz 1.99 GHz
1.00 GB of RAM
Thank you in advance, SOOooo much for your assistance, and feel free to inquire as to any other info that I could provide..... and HAVE A HAPPY AND WARM HOLIDAYS!!!! Low memory...
You have only 1 GB of RAM and an old Pentium 4 CPU. If you mean this Free Studio: http://download.cnet.com/Free-Studio/3000-2170_4-205258.html, which is an immense memory hog, I can immediately see why your computer is starting to lag. Consider adding more RAM, and if you happen to have an LGA775 version of the P4, upgrade to the Core 2 Duo.
Make sure that no unnecessary programs are in your Startup folder.
The svchost.exe issues may have been caused by an incomplete/corrupt Windows Update. http://www.ehow.com/how_4480978_fix-application-error-windows-xp.htmlThx x-fusion, for the reply and advice.
1) I'm already maxed out at 1gb of Mem (per crucial scan). I'm on dell dim 2350, circa turn of the century.
2) Yes, you're correct that Free Studio is what I'd downloaded. I've since un-installed it.
3) I could not notice for sure, but I did not see anything "unnecessary" that lept out at me in Startup folder.
4) I followed the LINK to fix the "svchost.exe" issues, but as i got to Step 5, "Click on the Start button to enable..." it got interrupted 1st by the aforementioned "0xffbadd11" message, then again by "Could not start... Error 999", and then AGAIN by "Error 1053".
Any other ideas at this stage? Should I attempt to proceed anyway, even though I get the error messages as I'm trying to Start the services?

Thanks SO much for any assistance, options, info, suggestions etc that you may be able to provide.More errors are popping up at this point... I suggest you follow this guide to start Windows in a "clean boot" state:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
Quote

If your computer is not starting normally, or if you receive errors when you start your computer that you cannot identify, you could consider performing a "clean boot." This operation starts the computer by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This can help you troubleshoot the problem.

hi all,

for the last 4 days when i boot up my pc i get this MESSAGE straight away, "jusched.exe has encountered a PROBLEM and needs to close", no i deer what this is but doesn't seem to effect pc in any way.Java update scheduler...
It can be turned off in the JAVA Control Panel applet...

You should HOWEVER MAKE sure you have the latest JAVA installed.cheers patioAnytime...

It is set to update automatically but it hasn't updated in 11 months. I did the update MANUALLY ok but I wonder what the problem is? Thanks.What version of java is currently installed? Have you gone reinstalling to the latest version?I have Java 6 and just installed update 30.The latest version of the JRE is 7.

Also, almost all "auto-updating" things are utterly useless.Quote from: BC_Programmer on January 14, 2012, 06:43:00 AM

The latest version of the JRE is 7.

Also, almost all "auto-updating" things are utterly useless.

I have Java 6 and just installed update 30.

Thought JRE 7 was available only to developers at this time?

JRE7 has been released for quite some time.

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

JRE7 update 2.

hi all, about 4 years ago while the pc was downloading updates before it shut off I inadvertantly switched the pc off. Since then I cant access my ebay account with IE7 or 8, it doesn't bother me because i can with firefox. I'd just like to resolve the problem if i can, to put my mind at rest. I've tried these ideas:- deleted all browser history, disabled add-ons, re-installed ie7&8. It's only that PAGE i cant access.COOKIES ENABLED ? ?cookies are blocked in IEEnable first party & session cookies. You can block 3rd party cookies.allan, done what you advised, no luck. What about resetting IE config settings.No harm in trying.that didn't work. Wonder if it has anything to do with the DNS or IP address. I can't understand why it's only this one specific WEBSITE yet i can access it using ff.Try deleting your index.dat file (you can use ccleaner to do that for you), reboot, and then try again (make SURE cookies are still enabled. I already do that with CCleaner. I'm stuck for ideas, i know i can use FF but i'd still like to solve this if possible, it's bugged me for so long. BTW SSL and TSL are enabled.

hi

pleas if possible :

i NEED a batch cod that send alt+F1 KEY every 60 SEC ?!

thanks...You would probaby be better of doing this with AutoHotKey or AutoIt. But I am sure it could do it with a VBscript and SendKeys but batch would not be the right way to go.Quote from: raminr63 on January 13, 2012, 12:39:05 PM

i need a batch cod that send alt+F1 key every 60 sec ?!

I strongly suspect that when they FIRST stopped WORKING, when someone tried forcing a usb key into a broken PORT, that they all got shorted out, and that the same problem is not letting the NEW card work either. but what do I do now?

Thank you to everyone who answered me last month. Now I'm trying to move forward.If the addon card does not work return it for a new one....one should have nothing to do with the other.
It's defective.

Hi guys,

i used a lot of old system and there by i came to know some tasks which can increase your pc perfomance.

1.start>run>%temp%>delete

2.download and use antivirus and anti-malware (if you don't have any my choice are avast! and malware bytes which are free)

3.do a complete boot time scan in your antivirus

4.defragement disks in regular basis
(start>programs>accessories>system tools)

5.delete unneeded folders and file thereby increase your harddisk space

6.go to add or remove programs in CONTROL panel and uninstall as much as softwares you don't need

7.never download any registry cleaners from internet as 70% of them are fake(not all) and make your registry infected

8.don't overload your desktop

9. use system tools pre-loaded with os

10. when you uninstall use uninstallers such as iobit uninstaller which not only uninstalls programs but also remove registry items and hard disk items

11.never use any tools

12.clear browser history or better use firefox which has ability to disable history

13.right click the LOCAL disk in tools tab use check disk

14.download from trusted sources only

15.in system properties select advanced tab and in perfomance, select settings and click adjust pc for best perfomance

16.empty RECYCLE bin regularly

17.make regular back-up your system which would help in case something went wrong which can be taken from start?programs>accessories>system tools>back up

18.as already said download from trusted source only downloading fake anti-virus is a virus itself. (i done this myself)

19.on downloading softwares better click "open" if you hit "save" it occupy space

20.if your memory(ram) is too low then change your default theme to classic which helps you in a very minute amountFor 1, 10, and 12, I use Ccleaner. I don't use boot scan. Additionally, you could use the free edition of Superantispyware and making sure protection softwares are up to date.Quote from: jason2074 on January 14, 2012, 12:01:54 AM

For 1, 10, and 12, I use Ccleaner. I don't use boot scan. Additionally, you could use the free edition of Superantispyware and making sure protection softwares are up to date.

SOME ANTI-VIRUS ON SCANNING, LEFT APPLICATIONS UNSCANNED WHICH ARE PRESENTLY IN USE

9. use system tools pre-loaded with os

11.never use any tools

when I send bulk email not everyone receives theirs. I GET a 452 4.5.3 error too many recipientsHow many people are you sending to at once ? ?And are you using To:, Cc: or Bcc: fields?Quote from: ROB Pomeroy on January 17, 2012, 04:28:55 AM

And are you using To:, Cc: or Bcc: fields?

How many people are you sending to at once ? ?

Dear Forum,

When I setup my new computer, I found a procedure for installing Windows that recomended 5G of space for the main partition. I did that, and now I see that I am very near full. The other drive has nothing on it, but it puts all of my program files and user documents on C:. Do I need to somehow direct these files that will keep accumulating, to the other drive, or can I just delete the other one to allow it to keep accumulating things in C:?

Thanks!
Mike
Thats a CRAZY small # for any Windows install...unless it's WIN 98...
Where did you GET this info ? ?From a web search. I guess it could have been old. How much space does it TAKE now?
Can I change it?You may have to re-do it...how large is the HDD ? ?Crazy; it's not even showing the other drive now. I think it is 150G.
MikeI would DEFINITELY start over...
When you say the other drive doesn't show explain what's not showing it...
Does it show in Disk Management ? ?Yea. I think I deleted some files that it needs.
I am preparing to do a reinstall now. Thankfully I didn't have much stuff on this computer yet.
Thanks for your help!
Have a nice night,
Mike
Quote from: patio on February 02, 2012, 03:48:11 PM

I would definitely start over...

i can't see some graphics on some websites like interactive buttons and only GET partial graphics like on my e-mailI think we're gonna NEED more info...
Browser
Pages
Win version...ETC.

hello experts

i need to delete file which REQUIRE reboot and it is impossible to reboot this machine

should i try ___________

Link Removed.
?You don't tell us the problem you're having. Splane yourself a little more. If you want to reboot the machine and it won't then hold down the power button for a few seconds.

Alan <>
i DONT want to reboot as many important services are running

this is what i mean

many thanks for you intrest"no i didnt mean this"..this what?

"i dont want to reboot as many important services are running" Ok, I GET that part.

What exactly are you wanting to do?want to be ABLE to delete the file without rebooting my machine
tried all ways and cant delete it

so i thought reboot is the only solution but this is imposibleThis app / SITE has been repeatededly Spammed here for 6 mos. now so i'm closing the Topic...

rony if you need to you can send me or any of the other Mods a PM for clarification.

Topic Closed.

patio.

Hi,

So the problem is that on Windows XP HOME Edition, I can't get the desktop icons!

First, I went on "Manage Desktop Icons" on properties, but My computer, My documents, Recycle bin are all checked.
I CLICKED on Restore Defaults. Unchecked, checked again... didn't solve the problem.

I thought maybe they are "Hidden"
I changed the folder VIEW properties, and checked "Show hidden Files"... then Clicked on Restore Defaults, and checked again SHOW HIDDEN FILES
Nothing happens...

I went in Documents and settings, and in the user name folder... then Desktop... and there is icons right there!
Some folders, pictures, ... etc

So normally the desktop should have some icons on the desktop !

Changed the wallpaper, and put it on NONE ... nothing change... i put a REGULAR Windows picture...

I checked the GRAPHIC drivers... and tells me that I have the good drivers installed


what's wrong?
I made some research... but everything I find so far don't solve the issue...

Unlike 90% of webpages I find... I have the Taskbar, and the START button on the bottom, and everything works fine, except the desktop icons.

If I create a new Folder, or Text document... nothing shows up... and when I go on the DESKTOP folder in Documents and settings, I can find "New Folder" ... "New Text Document" ... right there...



If you want to see the desktop icons, you have to turn them on.

[year+ old attachment deleted by admin]omg!
I checked so many settings !!! but didn't check that one !

Thank you soooo much!!
That solved my problem !

It's like sooo easy, but you have to think about it.

A big thank;s to you ! You are welcome.

Hi, I have BECOME infected with Virut, and from all I have read it is a lost cause. I have a Dell PC, with Windows XP, SP3, and was wondering if I restore my PC to "factory" condition (if I can even do that, considering Virut seems to be everywhere, even safe mode), will this effectively remove all traces of Virut?Unless you have a boot sector virus, YES - a factory restore will work for you.Please forgive my ignorance, but how would I know if I had a boot sector virus? Is it SOMETHING obvious?No, but in the scheme of things they are fairly rare (at least they USED to be - recently there have been a rash of them). The likelihood is that it is NOT a boot sector virus - and if you're sure the offending malware is VIRUT then it is definitely not a boot sector virus.The system restore is worth it! I had a bad virus and did it. I am glad I did. My computer runs like new.
It takes a few hours to back up your programs and data and reinstall everything, but it is good stuff to know about.
Here is some good LINKS: http://tweakhound.com/xp/installxp/installXP1.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_5666133_transfer-favorites-one-computer-another.html
http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_move_my_outlook_express_folders_to_my_new_machine.html
Good luck!
Mike

Hi, I have a windows XP PC that I am donating to a poor family. The PROBLEM is that there is no background image on the MAIN screen. I have seached and found the wallpaper folder, and this containd all of the background images, can someone please help me to re-install this.. I have looked at the registry and notice the wallpaper value has some strange code, and the value is "0"....??

Thank you...

Hi Roy! How's Mama Shelley? It is so easy to get unwanted attention and people PRYING into your privacy when you publish your email address on this forum. It is actually against the rules. Mods should remove it. Any replies you get will appear here below your question.

Have you tried right clicking one of the images and choosing "set as desktop background"? Or right clicking the desktop and using the properties and settings dialog to browse for an image to use?