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Hi, I have an old p3, 733 mhz, 256 ram. Trying to install winxp, it always gets to within 10 min of finishing set up then goes to blue screen, with no warnings or faults, just a plain blue screen, I have to push reset then it starts set up over again, done this a few times now. Anybody have any idea why it would do this???
Also, i tried more than one copy of WINDOWS so its not that.
thanks.Any system with 256M of RAM will be a struggle running XP...anyone who tells you DIFFERENT is out of their mind.
Buy some more RAM...it's relatively cheap right now.i hear you, but i have installed on plenty of comps with 256 ram, it should still install, something else causing it, not sure what though.The Hard Drive may have become corrupted or may just be too small to support this O.S. What are the specs and how old is the H.D.? Is it new or has it had another O.S. installed on it? Pentium 3 is very old and also may have become damaged due to environmental circumstances or even human error. What does CMOS TELL you about your system?The CD may be damaged or a bad copy. Is it a genuine Microsoft install disk?
hey guys, thanks for replies, tried 2 different hard drives, same problem, and of course its a genuine copy of windows.
i do get a problem when it boots up, after it sees all the drives then i get a fault that says, "primary slave not atapi, press F1 to continue. But there isnt anything hooked up to the primary slave.
thanks, for help so far.
Sounds as if somethings funky with the ATAPI adapters...try re-installing the MBoard drivers.

You are very WELCOME
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My personal COMPUTER guru is Polish

Well, this much I know. I hit on a web page that had the rinky-dink kazoo MIDI stuff and it worked on both my Hanns-G monitor speakers and those big honking Altec Lansing speakers. But that was it. Every darn diagnostic I run indicates the hardware/software are working and CORRECTLY installed.

Windows Explorer will not recognize the media in my DVD drives (D&E Drives) but I can access the media by using the desktop shortcut for a game or using Windows Media Player to play MUSIC. When I try to copy music files to a CD using Roxio it doesn't see a default drive.(Doesn't see a BLANK CD) I checked the device mgr and it sees both drives with drivers. I tried to update the drivers but I get latest drives are loaded. The IDE ATA/ATAPI are DMA enabled for both drives.I downloaded the latest firmware from Liteon and loaded it. So I know the drives are good,the media is good the cable connections are good and the latest drivers are loaded. I did load [emailprotected] for XP this past weekend. I had the DVD drive for 2 weeks and it worked prior to that. I requested Hot Fix KB322389 from Microsoft but I doubt if this is the answer since the SP was loaded. Help pleaseQuote

-Run regedt32.exe from the CMD screen.
-Find HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D365-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}.
-Delete the Lowerfilters and Upperfilters lines from the RIGHT hand screen.
-Reboot.

Make sure you create a BACKUP of your registry before making these changes.

I am having trouble turning on my computer. I'll go to turn it on and the fans go real fast then it shuts off then it turns back on then shuts back off and this happens repeatedly, I have to unplug the computer to make it stop. What is wrong with this thing? Can somebody please give me some advice?To start with, re-seat video card (if you have one), and same for memory sticks (if you have more then one module, toggle them).Some thoughts on possible problem>>>

First see if your turn on button maybe stuck in, check for that. Also replug in any wires, for example take out the main psu cable and replug it back in, if you can check out the bios, reset it, make sure the bios battery hasn't died (its a watch silvery battery) buy a new one if its dead.
if you do have a bad switch see here>>


If it is the on/off switch the only COST around $20 bucks
Radio Shack should have them also, I believe there called a Uninversal Momentary Switch!

Or look here>>> http://www.frozencpu.com/ele-72.htmli don't think it from the cmos, but sure it's SOMEWHERE loose. re- connect everything and try to clean the pc.Make sure this is not an overheating problem, after you check vid card and ram RESEATING and Device Manager...Check your CPU temp and SYSBoard temp..If computer is running hot replace CPU fan and POSSIBLY Heatsink and DONT forget the thermal lube, Thermaltake is a good product.

Also, if you here faint clicks over and over corrasponding to the computer resetting, then your HDD or cable to you HDD is loose or bad or jumpers are wrong.

1. Verity that the "Local Group Policy" or "Domain Group Policy" doesn’t block you from using

"Task Manager".

1.1 "Local Group Policy"

a. Go to "Start" -> "Run" -> Write "Gpedit.msc" and press on "ENTER" button.

b. Navigate to "User Configuration" -> "Administrative Templates" -> "System" -> "Ctrl+Alt+Del Options"

c. In the right side of the screen verity that "Remove Task Manager"" option set to "Disable" or "Not Configured".

d. Close "Gpedit.msc" MMC.

e. Go to "Start" -> "Run" -> Write "gpupdate /force" and press on "Enter" button.

Note: If you are using Windows 2000, please follow KB q227302 instead stage "e".

Using SECEDIT to Force a Group Policy Refresh Immediately
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q227302/

AM TRYING TO BACKUP DATATBASE FILES TO THE SERVER BACKUP COMPUTEROk...huh why the CAPs?

What database? SQL..Access....Oracl...etc...

What are you trying to do? Backup files to another server in the backed up state? Or are you trying to make a new copy of the database on another machine?

How are they CONNECTED? On the same NETWORK?

Oh! the caps !just got carried away.
Anyway im actually trying to make copies of an acess database that is on the server to another server on the network,from my PC the is ALSO on the same network.

recently i have install uniblue power suit SOFTWARE, it has cause RESTART when i RUN spyeraser .it take restart unexpectdly and disk scanning PROCESS goes on . afterword massage comes that " programe and setting \sam\ ntuser.dat.log cross-linked" . what is it ,and why comes so. how can ruledout this one.
configration - win xp sp2 , due core , intel 915 , 512ram
ntuser.dat, and ntuser.dat.log files are used by your computer registry.
It looks to me, that your registry got messed up.
Can you access Windows at all? Another great argument for diligent backups...
Do you have a Windows XP CD ? ?
Not to concern you but recently i have seen lots of troubles related to UniBlue...
You will have to give info on your computer to get your problem FIXED, Do you have the XP CD? Can you log on your computer or is this a post from alt computer?

I'm trying to help my friend bypass his password that he forgot after he set it but I can't seem to get his computer to boot into safemode. When I do f8 at the computer start it brings up boot options but the only things I can do is select the boot device and then it boots into windows right after I select one. Is there an ALTERNATE way to boot safemode? I tried f2 and hold ctrl reading over some other peoples solutions but this is to no avail.So this isn't a PROBLEM booting into safemode...it's a problem of your friend forgetting his password ? ?
Just to clarify here...It SOUNDS like your BIOS uses "F8" key to permit manual selection of a boot device during SYSTEM startup. As you're aware, it is also used to invoke Windows Advanced Options Menu from which Safe Mode may be booted.

To invoke the Windows Advanced Options Menu SEE the following link:
what genius decided F8 should be device boot menu

I WAS TRYING TO INSTALL A NEW GAME ON MY COMPUTER AND THE MESSAGE KEEP POPPING UP NEED TO INSTALL WINDOWS9X WHAT IS THAThttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_9xWindows 9X refers to all winows ver. in this LINE up: " Win 95 thru Win 98....Also referred to as the Win9.x SERIES...some agree that Win 3.0.1 also fit in this catagory...alright with me

I have an EMachines 2210 2.6 GHz Intel Celeron. but the M/board expired, so I renewed it with a Foxconn 761GXK8MB with a AMD Athlon 64 bit socket 939 CPU. I used the original (EMachines) OS disc to boot up & all was OK. However, the system shuts down UNEXPECTEDLY occaisionally, but I note the fans (PSU x1 CPU x1 & case fan x1) speed up prior to shutdown. My query is that I have Intel Pro Set loaded (from install disc) could this be in conflict with the AMD CPU? Is it safe to delete it? Can it BE deleted? What does it actually do? Could it be causing the overheat prob? Would an upgrade to XP64 bit be worthwhile? I hopeI have not transgressed any forum rules by asking these questions. Please help! Regards AlexIt could be overheating...

Did the AMD chip come with a heatsink? Did you use TIM?

TBH, the mixmash of intel/amd doesn't sound healthy, but let's see if we can't get you working...Hi Sid, I'm pretty sure it's overheating. If you mean by 'TIM', thermal silicon grease, Yes I did. What I did not mention is that the OS disc is the one supplied by the manufacturer, & I assume is not a full 'install' disc but a restore disc. That's why I asked if a new OS would be a better bet. Cheers AlexFirst things first...

Let's try and prevent it from over heating, so you can actually work with it.

Has the heat sink got a fan attached to it? Is it plugged into the mobo, in the right slot?

Any other fans on the case?

Chances are it is a recovery disk, but I'm sketchy as to what they actually include. My understanding was that they include the OS and the drivers/Sware to put the PC to the state it was delivered in.I would either disable the iNTel settings in the BIOS to run the fans at full throttle or check your new MBoard manual for how to change the default fan settings...
An AMD chip will not take very long to burn up completely.

I'm confused on how you did this Upgrade. Did you install the MBoard drivers after putting it all back together ? ?
If not i'm suprised the system runs at all as it is still thinking you have an eMachines board with an iNTel chip in it.

More Info...Thanx Patio. Yes there are 3 fans in total, 1 on the CPU, 1 in the case, & 1 in the PSU. I also set them to run at full speed in BIOS. I could move the tower as it is quite near a radiator, & in my work station, which would no doubt help here. When I fitted the MB I installed the drivers with the disc supplied with the MB, but was unable to boot up with my 'Restore' disc. It said something like 'files missing' so I took it to the local comp. shop, who returned it to me working ok. I think they may have installed an OS to replace the missing file then rebooted with my disc, but I'm not sure. I should add that it only shuts down very occaisionally, maybe once a week, sometimes only once a month. My main question is, would I be better buying a new OS, maybe XP 64bit? What, if any, would the advantage be ie 32 v 64 bit? (I don't do gaming etc.)Plus the original query, will running Intel Pro Set cause a conflict with AMD? What would HAPPEN if I removed it?Your guess on what they did is probably spot on...
But it will not hurt anything to re-install all the drivers from the MBoard again...they may have missed one or two.
When you are done with that shut down...wait a few minutes and power up...this is known as a cold boot.
Now go to Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager.
Expand all the keys that have a plus sign by clicking on them so it shows every system device and how it's connected...
If you don't see any devices with a yellow ! or ? next to them then all your device drivers are installed correctly and your machine should be good to go...

Now you can safely remove the iNTel software which may or may not be still controlling fan speeds. Use ADD/Remove software to get rid of it and you can also DLoad and run CCleaner and run the "issues" scan to clean out any remnants of the program...

This combined with moving it away from the radiator should help a great deal.

As to the OS question you will not see a great performance gain between XP 32bit vs. 64 bit except in the applications that are written strictly with 64 bit in mind...and Vista although designed to take advantage of this is a step up i've found it's not worth the extra layout of CASH on system upgrades and the time invested in the learning curve of a brand new OS...
So in short i would say stick with what you have because it 's been working for your needs and other than this overheating problem has probably served you quite well...

Others may chime in with a different opinion but this is how i see it
Best of Luck and as always keep us posted if we can assist with anything else.Hi, I did all you suggested, & noted that the SiS Utility tray was not loaded, so I did.Then went to BIOS & reset everything to Default/Optimized settings. As I exited Bios & Win was booting up....the *@"&*+ computer shut down!!!! I let it cool down for 1/2hr. STARTED up again & all was well. in fact it started so quickly I was SURPRISED! I deleted Pro Set & ran my Max Reg Cleaner, itcame up with over 7k entries to be deleted. It is so much faster I cannot believe it!! Only one thing now is that I cannot open Sis Utility tray, to check core temps/fan speeds. I will keep trying though. I cannot thank you enough for your brilliant responses to my probs. Very Best Regards AlexGlad to have been of Help...seeya around.

Hey Everyone,

I am not MUCH with a computer so please bear with me.

I have a music file in my Windows XP that I use to play music etc.

So I open the file and it lists all the songs up and down.

My question is: HOw can I print this list so that I can just have ahard COPY of the song names and artists?

Thanks

can you not just left CLICK and DRAG across the list in order to highlight the entire list then RIGHT click and choose the print option from the resulting menu.http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.aspDavid,

I tried that and the computer took forever ...... like it was loading or something and then it just froze up.

I have quite a few songs there.

I put all my CDs on the computer.

I will look at the link that Broni put up now.

CBMatt suggested I start a new thread in this forum while he's unavailable to get some more help. I've had a lot of issues with the computer but some have been fixed. Below is a HJT log:

Also, whatever is on my computer is blocking my internet, I can only access it on Safe Mode with Networking, and it lasts about 10 minutes before I get cut off.

Also, my log in screen is not the normal welcome screen with the icons corresponding to your name, I tried to adjust it but I cannot access my control panel, it's blocked.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 12:13, on 2007-10-12
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet EXPLORER v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Safe mode with network support

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1140116236\ee\aolsoftware.exe
c:\program files\common files\aol\1140116236\ee\aexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuimgr.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Zach\Desktop\HiJackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {2DC7C70A-B95D-4E0F-B49D-1C5D618D936C} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {72BDBFC0-3394-4944-BE07-BC05CF5049BE} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmscrip.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: scriptproxy - {7DB2D5A0-7241-4E79-B68D-6309F01C5231} - C:\Program Files\McAfee\VirusScan\scriptsn.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {A8FA1E1D-29FD-4E81-9690-C75B4E3108A0} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: GOOGLE Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\2.1.615.5858\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: Flash Module - {DF50F976-592A-47a4-81C7-AD34D5A3A947} - btasv.dll (file missing)
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1140116236\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [REGSHAVE] C:\Program Files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.EXE /AUTORUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ezShieldProtector for Px] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ezSP_Px.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZoneAlarm Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mcagent_exe] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe /runkey
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfee Backup] C:\Program Files\McAfee\MBK\McAfeeDataBackup.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MBkLogOnHook] C:\Program Files\McAfee\MBK\LogOnHook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UserFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -u
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aim6] "C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe" /d locale=en-US ee://aol/imApp
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: [emailprotected] = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Google Updater.lnk = C:\Program Files\Google\Google Updater\GoogleUpdater.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: VIA RAID TOOL.lnk = C:\Program Files\VIA\RAID\raid_tool.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar Search - c:\program files\aol\aol toolbar 3.0\resources\en-US\local\search.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft EXCEL - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra BUTTON: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {0713E8D2-850A-101B-AFC0-4210102A8DA7} (Microsoft ProgressBar Control, version 5.0 (SP2)) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/Shared/ComCtl32/6,0,80,22/ComCtl32.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/4,0,0,101/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {5F0C30E4-1E72-4DCC-85E5-57810F1CA97B} (McUpdatePortalFactory Class) - http://www.amiuptodate.com/vsc/bin/1,0,0,9/McUpdatePortal.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1140100872952
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1140100857546
O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcgdmgr/1,0,0,26/mcgdmgr.cab
O16 - DPF: {E473A65C-8087-49A3-AFFD-C5BC4A10669B} - http://mvnet.xlontech.net/qm/fox/06101102/qsp2ie06101001.cab
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: ASP.NET State Service (aspnet_state) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\aspnet_state.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: ##Id_String1.6844F930_1628_4223_B5CC_5BB94B879762## (Bonjour Service) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: FLEXnet Licensing Service - Macrovision Europe Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service (ImapiService) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\imapi.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: MBackMonitor - McAfee - C:\Program Files\McAfee\MBK\MBackMonitor.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Services (mcmscsvc) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Network Agent (McNASvc) - McAfee, Inc. - c:\program files\common files\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Scanner (McODS) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcods.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Proxy Service (McProxy) - McAfee, Inc. - c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mcproxy\mcproxy.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Real-time Scanner (McShield) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SystemGuards (McSysmon) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcsysmon.exe
O23 - Service: Windows Installer (MSIServer) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: MD Simple Burner Service (NetMDSB) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\MD Simple Burner\NetMDSB.exe
O23 - Service: PACSPTISVR - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\PACSPTISVR.exe
O23 - Service: Sony SPTI Service (SPTISRV) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\SPTISRV.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
O23 - Service: Volume Shadow Copy (VSS) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\vssvc.exe (file missing)

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i can not access internet explorer unless i'm logged in on my DAIL up(yes, dial up) aol-9 connection, the site i'm accessing states when i'm using using the aol9 its having problems with the browser while SENDING & receiving messages, i'm not use 2 this new computer(new 2 me outdated 2 the new systems out here i guess. ORDERED online, did not send me a manual, its on the computer,and i ACCESSED part of it, PROGRAM: Vista 10.0, Computer:HP Pavilon a6110n, i have no knowledge how 2 access internet explorer without signed on 2 my aol account. when i try otherwise the diagnose problem says: a cable is not plugged into the network adapter"local area connection" I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THAT MEANS Quote from: outoftouch on January 23, 2008, 02:48:44 AM

i can not access internet explorer unless i'm logged in on my dail up(yes, dial up) aol-9 connection

Hi,

I have just been given an old computer that I want to get working again. It was given to me by someone who had problems with it for a while - the cpu usage would rise to 100 and back again all the time causing annoying pauses when using the computer. The last owner tried to fix it by trying to delete windows XP!!

He managed to format the hard drive, install windows 98 SE then try and install windows xp over 98. This is the problem I am now having:

I have a new copy I purchased of XP pro service pack 2. I want to install it but every time I try to install it this is what happens:

Unexpected error (1073725632) occured at line 1773 in d:\xpsprtm\base\boot\setup\arcdisp.c.

this message comes up when booting from the xp disk and trying to start INSTALLATION. The weird thing is that if i boot from the xp cd from the E:\ it starts installation and gets to a certain point and then BLUE screen and says:

a problem has been detected and windows was shutdown to prevent damage to computer. Check for disk space if a driver is identified in the stop message (what stop message??) disable the device or check with manufacturer for driver updates or change video adapters.
Check with hardware vendor for BIOS updates disable bios memory options such as caching or shadowing

I dont know where to go from here and why its saying this?? Any ideas on what to try anyone???

ThanksA quick Google search revealed that this problem has the same cause - RAM.

Maybe you should remove the RAM module(s) and carefully clean the metal contacts by rubbing GENTLY with a pencil eraser.

If it persists, one or more modules may be faulty.

It seems like you are discovering why the last owner gave it away!

Thanks, I will look at the ram now and see what I can do. I have another 512mb to try so I will see if that works. ThanksSome suggestions-

1. Be prepared for frustration!
2. If it has more than 1 module try removing one at a time (with the power off!)
3. In the BIOS, find and PERFORM "load fail safe defaults". (Somebody may have altered the RAM timing settings) You can load "performance defaults" later if you get the thing working.
4. Do not mix different types or makes of RAM.

thanks for the advice. Its fixed and I am typing from the computer that I thought was RUINED a few hours ago! Thanks for the advice.

I've been searching high and low and checking the windows regustry but I can't seem to find a way to change the default save file type in Paint. It comes up with BMP as the default but I want JPG to be the default, so I don't have to change it all the time. Any suggestions?Clik Here for the reg fix...it will be a zip file. UNZIP it to the Desktop and right clik it and select Merge.
Make sure to make a BACKUP of the REGISTRY beforehand.

Or you can simply read the regfix and do it using regedit so you know how to revert back to the original settings if need be...I LOOKED at the contents of the fix, but is this really to make JPG the default file save type for MS PAINT when you choose save or save as in Paint? It LOOKS more to be a possible fix to be able to export Jpgs. I can save files as JPG in Piant but want JPGs to be teh decault choice. I don't think, you can.

i m using win'xp. windows can't go to the desktop automatically.it becomes hang in the welcome screen.i have to press alt+ctrl+delete and from taskmanager i have to run desktop. in desktop it shows '/idlist,:0:1916,c:\documents' windows can't run. what can i do.Go into CMOS using the FKey 1or2, sometimes it's delete on AMD...Make sure your HARD Drive settings are configured right, check your cable to HDD..REMEMBER to ground yourself ESD, You MIGHT also try F7orF8, getting to "LastKnownGoodConfig" before I put in the OS disc/restore disc for help booting...Is this the same machine that had shutdown ISSUES and lost the Control PANEL ? ?
If so i would suggest backing up your data and doing a clean install of XP...
Make sure to locate all your drivers first. Are you on wireless network?

I cant play active content on my COMPUTER because I got a virus and it messed it up. Now when I got to Internet Options > Advanced there is no "Allow Active Content To Run In Files On My Computer" button.


Here is a picture, it seems like the 3 Allow options are gone. Can you please help me?

THIS IS MY COMPUTER:


THIS IS WHAT IT SHOULD LIKE LIKE:


Okay so you have run what? antivirus, have you made an ID of what virus it is. Here are some general fixes that will work with absalute results.

1. If you can not get any antivirus or software to Q the virus or remove it, then back up your critical data, reformat your HDD and reload...It's good to reformat and clean your HDD 1nce a year anyway. So take advantage of the oppertunity, I know it's alot of work, but it can correct your out of wack registry and make a heck of a performance increase. Escpecially if you have been loading and using this HDD for over a year. You might even want to go to New Egg.com or TigerDirect.com and buy an additional HDD and set up RAID 0+1..depending really on your situation. You didnt leave alot of info on your system, Oh yeh. In case your wondering I have my MCSE certification. So I'm not a blow hard after 14 yrs in this business..Good Luck

Sincerely,
[emailprotected]I have never bothered with the MCSE cert but i would argue against reformatting yearly just for the heck of it if a computer is functioning properly. They can be kept clean by good housekeeping.

As an MCSE professional what is The MS take on this. Are the happy to supply new auth. codes annualy? They never seem that keen to provide the key more than twice to me.I used Spybot Search and Destroy to remove it. Is there any way to get Active Content working again?Please help anyone? Some SITES ads are not working and its making them slow. I think its cuz they are using activex for ads.
I agree Metcaff. Running your Ad-ware SE by Lavasoft or HighJackThis spyware and addware scanners along with ClamWind or AVG antivirus and frequent defrag and chkdisc..is good housekeeping, but this computer is OBVIOUSLY not functioning properly, MS relation to this is they wrote the OS, I stated my opinion to help someone and it was not you...If you have a problem with MicroSoft, take it up with them. I was not talking to you...I have for many yrs BUILT, building, installing software and hardware, troubleshooting computers, so I need not justify my credentials. I know this z prob not just a trojan, sounds like a virus that started with the IE and still going...I could be wrong.Quote

I used Spybot Search and Destroy to remove it

Hello, I really need help with this. I just bought a external harddrive and my computer won't recognize it. Here is the background:

My fingerprint READER and PRINTER worked fine through USB. I plugged in my external HD and my computer WOULD not recognize it. I read up on it and it said try unplugging your other USB devices. I unplugged all USB devices (except keyboard/mouse) and plugged in my external HD. My computer recognized it. I go to plug in my external HD again a few days later and it will not recognize it anymore. Now, when I plug my other USB devices in (fingerprint reader/printer), my computer will not recognize those now. Does anyone know why my USB's are acting up like this??? I could not FIND this problem on the forum.

Thanks!

MikeGet an externally powered USB hub.But I really don't think it is a power issue because they all worked fine at some point. My computer just won't recognize anything anymore. Nevermind...they seem to be working again. I just don't know why they work when they want to.

Thanks!

have 3 XP Corporate CD's, all bought, with different serialnumbers.....it was a mess at my place which I try to do something about, but how can I find out which XP I have installed....with which serialnumber

XP, IE70, Sygate, AVG(both), 4200Mhz, 2048RAM, AMD Athlon You can download Key Finder from this site:

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/

Also, as far as I'm aware, the CD Key's aren't tied to the CD unless it's an OEM version (Even then, I'm still not 100% certain... someone else could clear this up?) so you don't NEED to BOTHER with which CD each key is for.With the Corporate liscensed versions you do...Doug Vitale....wow...thanks a lot...found it right away and the right one too...lol...that jellystuff is cool....great show...problem solved...lol.. This is an interesting subject.
I did some search, and I'm even more confused, then I was before...
Here:
http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=98368
one poster says:
Quote

Corporate is avalible but it is for larger companies as you pay for a license for each copy you want. No idea if regular USERS can get it and the price. As far as I know it is exactly the same expect for the licensing bit.

The "Corporate Edition" is a license scheme by witch an entity pays for a specific number of uses of the product. It is assigned one key and does not have to be activated. That being said however the corporate key was leaked and MS knows this so if you install service pack 1 it will screw up your computer

There is no such thing as the Corporate version of Windows XP.

Pirated copies of a volume license for Windows XP Professional have
been available from the warez sites for some time now, and these have
often acquired the nickname "Corporate Version" probably because the
original was most likely stolen from a CORPORATION or government.

These pirated versions are blocked from installing the Service Pack 1
Updates to Windows XP and also any subsequent updates for which
Service Pack 1 is a prerequisite.

new here and a first POST
having trouble getting my computer to open,it will only minimize to the system tray.
right clicking on "my computer" in the tray brings up the menu but
restore or maximize option does nothing,
not sure what to do next.
i have win XP media centre serv pck2 ver2002
all updates installed& virus scanned,noticed this a week ago but nothing serious has
been changed or added to the system, Iv'e googled and searched ms knowledge base
but haven't come up with an answer,maybe the wrong search terms used,
any help would be appreciated,,thank you
Does it happen when you open My Computer from desktop shortcut?
How about opening it from Start menu?no it dosen't matter which way you try to open
it will only go to the tray,i can get into c drive by right clicking the icon ,
going to manage,
going to disk management,
and right click the disk, and left click on open and it willCan you open Windows Explorer?I just finished an online scan and it came up with a possible
browser hijack ,deleted now and now windows explorer will
open
thanks for your help BroniWe better check your computer more thoroughly...

1. Run free ESET Online Scanner at: http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
Note: This Scanner is for Internet Explorer Only
1. You will notice that the "Start" button is grayed out. Place a check mark at "YES, I accept the Terms of use". The "Start" button will become visible. Click on it.
2. If it wants to install an ActiveX component allow it
3. You will be asked to install an ActiveX, click the "Install" button (Note: If you have a Firewall install you may have to approve the installation)
4. Once ActiveX control is installed click on the "Start" button to initialize the scanner
5. After initialization is complete uncheck\untick "Remove found threats"
6. Check\tick "Scan unwanted applications"
7. Click the "Scan" button
8. Once the scan is done, you will find a log in C:\Program Files\esetonlinescanner\log.txt
Post ESET's log.

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

Print these instructions out.

* 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.

Restart computer in Safe Mode.
To enter Safe Mode, restart computer, and keep tapping F8 key, until menu appears; pick 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 with a new HijackThis log.
* Click Close to exit the program.
Post SUPERAntiSpyware log.

3. Download HijackThis:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hijackthis.html
Post HijackThis log.IE wont hook up to the net,not sure why but i did get the others done

SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
http://www.superantispyware.com

Generated 01/11/2008 at 04:00 PM

Application Version : 3.9.1008

Core Rules Database Version : 3378
Trace Rules Database Version: 1372

Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 00:19:08

Memory items scanned : 160
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 4484
Registry threats detected : 2
File items scanned : 24757
File threats detected : 14

Unclassified.SpywareBot (Not A Threat)
[SpywareBot] C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREBOT\SPYWAREBOT.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREBOT\SPYWAREBOT.EXE
HKU\S-1-5-21-1060284298-261478967-839522115-1003\Software\SpywareBot
C:\Program Files\SpywareBot\AddOns\PostQuarantine.pie
C:\Program Files\SpywareBot\AddOns
C:\Program Files\SpywareBot\DataBase.ref
C:\Program Files\SpywareBot\Launcher.exe
C:\Program Files\SpywareBot\SpyCleaner.dll
C:\Program Files\SpywareBot\SpywareBot.url
C:\Program Files\SpywareBot\TCL.dll
C:\Program Files\SpywareBot\vistaCPtasks.xml
C:\Program Files\SpywareBot\zlib.dll
C:\Program Files\SpywareBot
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SpywareBot\SpywareBot on the Web.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SpywareBot\SpywareBot.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SpywareBot


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 4:10:02 PM, on 1/11/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16574)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2\bin\apache.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcIp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nTrayFw.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcLog.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2\bin\apache.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcAppFlt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nTrayFw] C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nTrayFw.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SW20] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sw20.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SW24] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sw24.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RunDLL32.exe NvMCTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LiveMonitor] C:\Program Files\MSI\Live Update 3\LMonitor.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ManualRun] "I:\AUTORUN\AutoRun.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'Default user')
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1177038100593
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O23 - Service: Ad-Aware 2007 Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: ForceWare Intelligent Application Manager (IAM) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcAppFlt.exe
O23 - Service: Forceware Web Interface (ForcewareWebInterface) - Apache Software Foundation - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2\bin\apache.exe
O23 - Service: ForceWare IP service (nSvcIp) - NVIDIA - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcIp.exe
O23 - Service: ForceWare user log service (nSvcLog) - NVIDIA - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcLog.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SiSoftware Database Agent Service (SandraDataSrv) - SiSoftware - C:\Program Files\SiSoftware\SiSoftware Sandra Lite XIb\Win32\RpcDataSrv.exe
O23 - Service: SiSoftware Sandra Agent Service (SandraTheSrv) - SiSoftware - C:\Program Files\SiSoftware\SiSoftware Sandra Lite XIb\RpcSandraSrv.exe

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End of file - 5728 bytes
Quote

IE wont hook up to the net

Hi,

My OUTLOOK 2007 starts showing these strange characters after i tried copy and pasting some documents from my hotmail. How do i return it back to normal?

Im sorry i dont know how to upload PICTURES, THEREFORE ill just give you the link to where im hosting it.
http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=probbk4.jpg

Thanks in ADVANCE!

-D-

I have a Dell XPS 400 RAID 0 w/ 2x250GB Hard Drives (Stripe).P I would like to separate it to a reg. C & D drive. How do I do that? Thank you.You may be ABLE to FIND your answer here.

Remember, Google is your friend.

It SAYS C:\WINDOS\system 32\ctfmon.exe..........What EXACTLY is this? I see it on my start up,would it be SAFE to disable it on start up,or is it SOMETHING to do with the registry??
ThanksThe answer is in the other TOPIC you started...

Hi all my main computer's hard drive broke so i bought a new ONE and trying to install XP PRO (dont know my system specs) when i press f8 to agree to the term's the next PAGE show's unpartioned space 6040MB
now when i press enter to set up WINDOWS xp on selected item it takes me to another screen saying it's made a new partion for window's to be created on then says "This partition must now be formatted" then has 4 option's

Format the partition using the NTFS file system (quick)

Format the partition using the FAT file system (quick)

Format the partition using the NTFS file system

Format the partition using the FAT file system

Now if i select the NTFS (quick) it says it's formatting then the next screen says:

Setup was UNABLE to format the partition. The disk may be damaged.

surely it cant be damaged as it's a new hard drive, so has anyone any idea's on how to solve this and install windows ?

Quote from: keith67 on January 11, 2008, 12:04:58 PM

surely it cant be damaged as it's a new hard drive, so has anyone any idea's on how to solve this and install windows ?

I'll get cpuz and let you know. The weird thing is THOUGHT that right before I formatted it was booting up quickly. Do you think it could be the dvd rom drive? Cause half the time it works the other half it doesn't. So maybe when it installed xp it skipped some IMPORTANT files or something?DVD ROM shouldn't matter. Windows just loads its driver, and that's it. Even if driver is corrupted, Windows would tell you, and skip its loading. It can't have any impact on your Windows being slow AFTER boot is done.Here are images from CPU-Z

CPU tab


Cache Tab


Mainboard Tab


Memory Tab


Ram slot 1


Ram Slot 2
Did that RAM set up came with your laptop, or you played with it?
How old is this laptop?
I'm asking, because I can see this:
- Slot #1 - 128MB, PC2300
- Slot #2 - 512MB, PC2100
Normally bigger stick would go to slot #1, and also RAM speed is slightly different.
Did you check on Dell site, if this is right?My uncle bought it from craigslist. So I'm not exactly sure how old it is and it could have probably been MESSED around with before. But when my uncle got it, it seemed to run fine.Let me check Dell site...No luck here. What about you guys..any ideas?Were you getting disk read errors before the format ? ?
If so go to Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager...right click on Primary IDE channel and select Properties...is it in PIO MODE ? ?
If so you want to switch it to DMA mode and UDMA if available.

p.s. If it's the original HDD you may want to visit the drive manuf site for the free diagnostics and run them on that drive to see how healthy it is...It is set on DMA. I am burning Hitachi's diagnostic program right now.
Does this problem have anything to do with the laptop not detecting the battery? It was doing this before and my uncle told me that he bought a new one and used all the battery power and the AC Adapter didn't charge it. I LOOKED into bios and it said the battery isn't plugged in.

I don't KNOW....
Do you have ClearType enabled: http://www.microsoft.com.nsatc.net/typography/cleartype/tuner/Step1.aspxalright that seemed to work alot better THANKS(once again) but i have one more PROBLEM and i don't know if i should create a NEW topic or not i's a SOUND problemYou're welcome
Start new topic about sound problem.

HELP !
does ANYONE know how to personalise an email when sending to a user group, i only want to SHOW INDIVIDUAL names in the To... section, as I don't want the recipients to be aware that others are GETTING the same message, and in the main body of the email where you'd put a salutation, show their individual names automatically (Similar to a mail merge).

For INFORMATION: I'm using Microsoft Outlook.

Thanks in anticipation

The Luddite Kid

Hi from a newbe. Windows XP Home - computer very slow and acting strange. Have run many anti-virus & spyware scans and cleaned up a few problems (CWS.Oslogo). Found a great many entries in hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internetsettings\zonemap\domains - for what seems to be adware/malware including coolwebsearch, biz value, gooogle.com and many adult sites. What should be the legitimate entries in this key? Domains I go to? Should I delete the suspicious ones?

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, maryrose1. Run free ESET Online Scanner at: http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
Note: This Scanner is for Internet Explorer Only
1. You will notice that the "Start" button is grayed out. Place a check mark at "Yes, I accept the Terms of use". The "Start" button will become visible. Click on it.
2. If it wants to install an ActiveX component allow it
3. You will be asked to install an ActiveX, click the "Install" button (Note: If you have a Firewall install you may have to approve the installation)
4. Once ActiveX control is installed click on the "Start" button to initialize the scanner
5. After initialization is complete uncheck\untick "Remove found threats"
6. Check\tick "Scan unwanted applications"
7. Click the "Scan" button
8. Once the scan is done, you will find a log in C:\Program Files\esetonlinescanner\log.txt
Post ESET's log.

2. DOWNLOAD SUPERAntiSpyware Free for Home Users:
http://www.superantispyware.com/

Print these instructions out.

* 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.

Restart computer in Safe Mode.
To enter Safe Mode, restart computer, and keep tapping F8 key, until menu appears; pick 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 with a new HijackThis log.
* Click Close to exit the program.
Post SUPERAntiSpyware log.

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

Can not log on.
Message "The system could not log on. Make SURE your USER name and domain are correct then type your password again."
User name is Administrator, changed to another user but same message.
Password does not WORK, leaving blank GETS the message above.
In Safe mode gets you back to this same message.
This started after new monitor but same brand and type as old one. Try old monitor, same message.
Installed Windows CD and ran to fix any problems, still same message.
Using Windows 2000 PRO.
NEED HELP TO GET PAST LO ON TO Windows screen.Read the below site.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/258289thanks for the link to Microsoft. Since the computer is set for no password, I guess I have to reinsall Windows.

I have tried the password used before but no luck.

Any other ideas!dude, i had this problem with my lappy top before...

try turning it on, then shutting it off ruthlessly(not the right way) just unplug it or something or hold down the power button...

then...turn it on again and it should give you a warning message saying how it was improperly shut down and run it in safe mode

if that doesn't work or you've tried that just tell me...

*note* if your current login does have admin privileges *note*

just hack it and CHANGE the password...

go to START, and hit run then type cmd and press ok or enter or whatever...
after it pops up, type "net user Administrator *" (without the quotes)(with the asterisk)(asterisk = *)
it'll tell you to type the new password, but while you type it won't show the letters...not even those
dumb ********* so you can't see what you type...it looks like your really not even typing...
just type it (no mistakes!!!) and hit enter, then it'll ask you to retype it...do it...press enter and it should
work, log out and try...if it says "system error 5, access is denied." then you're kinda screwed and you
don't have Administrator privileges

if you have any questions just reply or email me - [emailprotected] electricmidget,

Please don't add your e-mail address to each post. Remove the e-mail address ASAP to avoid spam. Spam bots can pick up these e-mail addresses and give you loads of spam.electricmidget,

I have tried shutting it off ruthlessly, no change.

I sould have Administrator privileges but does allow me to get into Windows to use start button.

Thanks,

Any other ideas

I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop without a floppy disk and it has a CD/DVD Rom drive.

The hard drive has been wiped clean. It does not have Windows XP on it.

When I try to run the recovery DVD that came with it, I get write errors associated with the hard drive. I am assuming the hard drive has issues. After numerous attempts, the recovery DVD will not complete its ghost installation.

I want to run a program to check and correct any problems with the hard drive and then format it. Which program should I use, and how do I boot into the program without a floppy and without being able to get into Windows XP?

Thanks! FredYou are in pretty tough situation, because, as you can see here:
http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287
Toshiba is the only HD maker, which doesn't provide HD diagnostic tools.

I did some SEARCH, and some people would recommend , either Hitachi tool:
http://www.hgst.com/hdd/support/download.htm
(on the above SITE, you'll also find "CD Image", which will create bootable CD for you.

or Seagate:
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads/seatools/Thank you. I have also read about the Hitachi Drive Fitness Test and I can create a bootable CD with it. I plan on using it, but how do I NTFS format the hard drive after I repair it with the Hitachi tool?What OS are you gonna install there? Do you have a CD?
If so, it's bootable.
If not, you can create one:
http://www.nu2.nu/bootdisk/cdrom/The Hitachi tool would not work with my Toshiba hard drive.

Windows XP. Yes, I have the CD and it is bootable. It is a recovery CD. It tries to recover the ghost image on the CD and then fails due to a problem with the hard drive. I need to try to scan and repair the hard drive.

I need to know which program will enable me to scan and repair the hard drive???You tried Hitachi, already?
How about Seagate?Yes, I already tried Hitachi. The website I read said it would work, but it did not. I am not going to spend time trying Seagate.I am going to try a LINUX Live CD. (R)ecovery (I)s (P)ossible Linux rescue system. I am downloading it now. It has some tools that may work.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recovery_Is_PossibleRIP loaded up into Linux and I am formatting the HD into NTFS right now. It has not failed as of yet. After that, I will scan the drive for problems. I will update.The Linux Live (R)ecovery (I)s (P)ossible RIP Linux rescue system worked great. It loaded up and I used the hard disk tools that is COMES with. I repaired the drive, formatted, and used my Toshiba recovery disk. I RAN checkdisk in windows when I got XP loaded, and now everything is running great.Way to go, sir! I'm happy for you.
Good hint, too. Worth to remember!

I WANT to upgrade a old hp pavilion 742n with a new MOTHER board, cpu, memory, and video card. I want to keep the operating system. Hp help tells me if I change the motherboard I loose the o/s. Is there any to do the upgrade and keep the system

Ticked in New Mexico What operating system are we talking about?
I take the computer came with HP recovery discs?sorry, the o/s is xp home, no recovery disc just the recovery partition on the hard drive.Yeah then you're going to loose the OS if you change the motherboard. The BIOS on a standard motherboard won't be able to run the recovery partition. And EVEN if it could it would probably fail anyway since the computer doesn't contain the hardware the recovery system expects.
And the windows you ALREADY have installed on the hard drive is designed not to function if you make major hardware CHANGES. This is an anti piracy measure.

So sorry but I have to agree with HP here.thanks for the info, guess that is what I get for buying instead of building my own.I think you could build a new one depending on what you using it for ,for under a grand easily

Hi,

I've just fixed up an old computer (spec isn't too bad) and I have just installed xp pro with service pack 2. I keep having the same problem where the CPU usage shoots up to nearly 100% and around 75% for a matter of a second at a time then goes back to about 5% or between 2% - 7% when no programs are open.

This is a new install and no anti virus etc are even installed YET, it was doing this from the very FIRST time it started up in XP so it isn't to do with any downloaded updates. I have read on the microsoft website that some people had similar probs and there was a hotfix to download to apparently sort this out. The hotfix didnt work.

Is there anything I can try to see if i can find out where the problem comes from? Its very annoying because you will be typing and you have a delay then the words pop up etc but its intermitent. Sometimes its fine for a min or two then it will do this 10 TIMES a minute.

Can anyone help?

Thanks very much

RussYou could DLoad and install Process Explorer to see where the spikes are coming from...It seems to be DPCs - someone has just shown me a thread saying that this is quite possibly a RAM Issue maybe dirty contacts so I will clean them and try again.

Thanks for the adviceTry disabling the Indexing service.how do i disable indexing?

I have tried taking out the memory, cleaning it and using every port for the memory and it still gives me the same problems. I have tried taking out the graphics CARD cleaning it completely and cleaning all the contacts on memory and graphics card and still the same!

Does anyone think it could be hard disk or graphic card problems? Every time it pauses I notice a slighly different sound coming from the fan of the graphics card?? Could this be the problem?Follow patio's advice before troubleshooting your hardware.
Quote from: patio on October 12, 2007, 12:18:12 PM

You could DLoad and install Process Explorer to see where the spikes are coming from...

My computer after reading cmos and bios will not start windows I just see for a SECOND the blue screen and than restart over and over again, I tought my windows is not GOOD, but I put the windos cd and repair it and also reinstall windows but stay the same, I put in other hardisk that I took from other computer that was working good, but it keep on restarting, I turned of the automatic restarting and got the message:0X0000007B(0XFA2C3528.0CC00000034X0000000X00000000
Can someone help me?Are you saying this problem started after you moved a hard drive from one computer to another?No, after trying to repair and reinstall it, I put in another harddisk that was working good in another computerDid you receive the 0x0000007B before or after you INSTALLED the other hard drive?That message I reived it from the beginning before I ahnge the harddiskWe're gonna need alot more info about the MACHINE; the hard drives involved and mostly what flavor of Windows...
Anything newer than WinME is not designed to be swapped from machine to machine and expected to RUN properly...this is by design.

Dear users
Please any one has installed WIN2K driver in winXP PRO then help me in installing because when i install that driver it gives error or scanner in not installing

ThanksIs that driver from original CD, or internet?
What kind of error are you getting?Dear User
Primax Scanners Drivers are not avaliable for WINDOWS XP but only for win2000 i have its CD but it has only win98 and win95 driver SUPORT i have downloaded its driver from open drivers.com someone has installed that driver which is for win2K on XP it is written there but it is giving errors here on my PC the main problem i have SATA interface HDD and you know 98 cant support that HDD.Thats the prob.Is there is any update for win98 that it can support HDD more then 137GB and Sata HDD
ThanksI still don't quiet understand.
That downloaded 2K/XP driver is giving you some error (what error?), and you are trying to install Win98 driver on your XP computer? Is that right?No as far as I understand he is trying to install a w2k driver (that he downloaded from a website) on a XP machine.

But yes telling us what error messages you're getting would be helpful.It's now moved onto aVirtualPC setup which doesn't support USB drivers...film at Eleven...

I have a DEll desk top connected to ORANGE Broadband via an ether NET cable. Up until yesterday evening all working well. then ...... Ahhhh. keyboard no longer works(have UNPLUGGED, plugged and rebooted) I have a programe appeared called xfly which I cant delete as APPARENTLY it is open dispite closing it down. I have windows XP can anyone help) I have asked for help in the wireess bit cos now none of my LAPTOPS (2 ) wont connect wirelessly
Ta muchlyCan you try keyboard on another computer? Are you connected by PS/2 or USB? I have solved this problem by switching connections.I am connected with a cable - I will try another keyboard this evening and see what happens

Hi

My COMPUTER does not go to stand by mode,

It has also problem while turn off,When I click on turn off,The shortcut became disappear ,But it does not turn off.....

ANOTHER problem is about my shortcuts...

They have not their real ICONS,something like dos window is instead of their real icon.Why?Clik Here...I use WINDOWS XPClick again on patio's link, and READ it, this time.

I keep getting kicked off the internet. I get a message box that comes up with the headline: Microsoft Visual C++ Debug.

As I trace genealogy on the internet, I often find it happens when I am searching through records, requesting and index. At times, I get the box that pops up but SOMETIMES the net just closes with no warning.

Can anyone inform me what may be happening or what information I need to gather to find out what is happening?

Thank you,
Kaderina A bit more info about your computer would HELP.

What version of WINDOWS do you use?
What browser do you use?
Do you have Antivirus/anti spyware software installed?Hi Deerpark,

Thanks for your reply. Sorry I didn't add the data you require.

Version: Windows XP, Media Center Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 2
Browser: Windows Internet Explorer
Antivirus: McAfee Version 7.2

Since my original message, the problem happened again & I wrote down what it said:

Microsoft Visual C++ Debug Library
____________________________
Debug Assertion Failed

Program: C\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexport.exe
File: dbgheap.c
Line: 1132
Expression: _CrtIsValidHeapPointer (pUserData)

Hope all that helps in some way. Thanks for your interest.

Kaderina Hmmm
I think you got some spyware installed and that's crashing your browser.
I think you should post a hijackthis log file so one of our resident spyware experts can have a look at it.

You can download hijackthis here:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download5554.html

The resulting log file may be too long for one post. If that is the case split it in to several posts.Hi Deerpark,

Thanks for your help. I hope I did this correctly. Here goes:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 5:55:48 PM, on 13/10/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16544)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\Program Files\DISC\DISCover.exe
C:\Program Files\DISC\DiscUpdMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\HP DigitalMedia Archive\DMAScheduler.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPwuSchd2.exe
C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIAFA.EXE
C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTBDaemon.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSK\MskAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\SiteAdvisor\6172\SiteAdv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\arservice.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\Updates from HP\9972322\Program\Updates from HP.exe
C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 2.0\program\soffice.exe
C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 2.0\program\soffice.BIN
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\HackerWatch\HWAPI.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
c:\program files\common files\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcods.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcpromgr.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mcproxy\mcproxy.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\redirsvc\redirsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcshield.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcsysmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPF\MPFSrv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MPS\mps.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSK\MskSrver.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\SiteAdvisor\6172\SAService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPS\mpsevh.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\Program Files\DISC\DiscStreamHub.exe
c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\McAfee\EmProxy\emproxy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Documents\HiJackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_CA&c=63&bd=PAVILION&pf=desktop
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_CA&c=63&bd=PAVILION&pf=desktop
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_CA&c=63&bd=PAVILION&pf=desktop
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_CA&c=63&bd=PAVILION&pf=desktop
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www1.sympatico.ca/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_CA&c=63&bd=PAVILION&pf=desktop
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_CA&c=63&bd=PAVILION&pf=desktop
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {089FD14D-132B-48FC-8861-0048AE113215} - C:\Program Files\SiteAdvisor\6172\SiteAdv.dll
O2 - BHO: eBay Toolbar Helper - {22D8E815-4A5E-4DFB-845E-AAB64207F5BD} - C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTB.dll
O2 - BHO: scriptproxy - {7DB2D5A0-7241-4E79-B68D-6309F01C5231} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\VIRUSS~1\scriptcl.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O2 - BHO: HpWebHelper - {AAAE832A-5FFF-4661-9C8F-369692D1DCB9} - C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\helpctr\Vendors\CN=Hewlett-Packard,L=Cupertino,S=Ca,C=US\plugin\webhelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O3 - Toolbar: eBay Toolbar - {92085AD4-F48A-450D-BD93-B28CC7DF67CE} - C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTB.dll
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee SiteAdvisor - {0BF43445-2F28-4351-9252-17FE6E806AA0} - C:\Program Files\SiteAdvisor\6172\SiteAdv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlwaysReady Power Message APP] ARPWRMSG.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD08] c:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\{33D6CC28-9F75-4d1b-A11D-98895B3A3729}\hphupd08.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DISCover] C:\Program Files\DISC\DISCover.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DiscUpdateManager] C:\Program Files\DISC\DiscUpdMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DMAScheduler] "c:\Program Files\HP DigitalMedia Archive\DMAScheduler.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPBootOp] "C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Boot Optimizer\HPBootOp.exe" /run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Reminder] "C:\Windows\Creator\Remind_XP.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPwuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIAFA.EXE /P26 "EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus CX7800"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eBayToolbar] C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTBDaemon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MskAgentexe] C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSK\MskAgent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MWLExe] C:\Program Files\Mcafee\MWL\MWLGuiSt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiteAdvisor] C:\Program Files\SiteAdvisor\6172\SiteAdv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McENUI] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MHN\McENUI.exe /hide
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - S-1-5-18 Startup: Pin.lnk = C:\hp\bin\CLOAKER.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - .DEFAULT Startup: Pin.lnk = C:\hp\bin\CLOAKER.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - .DEFAULT User Startup: Pin.lnk = C:\hp\bin\CLOAKER.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: OpenOffice.org 2.0.lnk = C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 2.0\program\quickstart.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Updates From HP.lnk = C:\Program Files\Updates from HP\9972322\Program\Updates from HP.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &eBay Search - res://C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTb.dll/RCSearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_05\bin\npjpi150_05.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_05\bin\npjpi150_05.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Internet Connection Help - {E2D4D26B-0180-43a4-B05F-462D6D54C789} - C:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\Vendors\CN=Hewlett-Packard,L=Cupertino,S=Ca,C=US\IEButton\support.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Internet Connection Help - {E2D4D26B-0180-43a4-B05F-462D6D54C789} - C:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\Vendors\CN=Hewlett-Packard,L=Cupertino,S=Ca,C=US\IEButton\support.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.trymedia.com (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/4,0,0,101/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (MSN Games - Installer) - http://cdn2.zone.msn.com/binFramework/v10/ZIntro.cab56649.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{A2FA0D2F-6472-4C7E-ABC6-7AAF4CC8490B}: NameServer = 207.164.234.193 67.69.184.144
O18 - Protocol: rlfile - {F541A92B-CDC2-4B7C-BEF1-C7443070F3D8} - (no file)
O23 - Service: McAfee Application Installer Cleanup (0238561192139523) (0238561192139523mcinstcleanup) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\023856~1.EXE
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Hope that helps?

Kaderina

Hi
I am trying to save a FILE to my CD in my drive and its telling me that there is no CD in the drive. When I check the properties in the drive it says the CD is full. This can't be its a new CD and I tried 2. Is there a setting I am missing. Any help would be very appreciated.
Thanks
JuliaWhat program are you USING to save (aka burn) the file to the CD?
Have you been able to burn CDs in the past?
If YES have you changed anything recently? Added or removed hardware or software for example?
What version of windows is this?HI
I am sorry I didn't give un enought information. I am using windows xp and yes I burned many cd's before. What i am doing is going into my accounting program and I save a copy to disk. Then I write cd to disk. It usually works fine. Just not this time. I don't recall changing anything.
Julia
What are you using to save the files to CD? Popular choices include Nero, Roxio, Ashampoo or the built in BURNING feature in XP.

You are sure the CDs are blank?
Are you using a brand of blank CDs that you have successfully burned before?Hi
If you are asking what browser I have its internet explorer. I am sorry I am not very good with computer, so I dont' always know the terms.
No I am wondering what program you use to burn your files to a CD.
Could you take me through the steps you do when you want to burn a file to a CD? I think this will clear it up.

Also please CONSIDER these questions.
Quote from: Deerpark on January 11, 2008, 09:57:12 AM

You are sure the CDs are blank?
Are you using a brand of blank CDs that you have successfully burned before?

i want to install windows xp in a hp 530 notebook with freedos.. but after inserting xp bootable DISK it says set up didnt find any hard disk installd in ur computer. setup cant continue..

how to install xp.. ? PLEASE clearYou mean FreeDOS?
What kind of XP CD are you trying to USE?http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/01/21/install-xp-setup-did-not-find-any-hard-disk-drives-installed-in-your-computer/

Check out that link. Maybe it would help, as the author said he was being asked that exact question you have so many times that he decided to answer it in one article.

Well I think this is a Bio error, my cousin told me it MAY not be the hard drive and maybe the bio.
So I went Fry's electronics and bought a NEW harddrive , after installing WinXP it GAVE me the same error as the OLD harddrive I had.

So I'm guessing this is a bio problem.

the problem SHOWS.. INSERT BOOT DISK

I needs to insert my window xp boot DISC everytime I use the computer.
If I don't pit it in, it will not start up.

Any ideas?

Is there a built in fax PROGRAM in XP?

If so, can someone TELL me the program/ how to find it?

If not, can someone suggest what I could do to send a fax from my computer (without the aid of one of these printer/fax/all-in-ones); just my computer and an internet connection?

Thanks! Go to add/remove programs...add/remove windows components/put a check mark in Fax Services. Make sure you have your genuine Windows CD handy.

Alan <>< Yes, there is a built-in fax service in XP. You might NEED to enable it first:
http://www.thecomputertricks.com/tricks/000014/

To send the faxes, you STILL need your phone line, the XP service works like a fax machine. so you can send your faxes by different ways. One of them is using the print option: http://thecomputertricks.com/tricks/000015/index.html

If you want to send fax with your internet connection. You'll need to use the faxing services AVAILABLE on the internet. faxzero.com is one. or google "internet faxing"thank you to both of you

Hi guys,

I've got quite an old LAPTOP, dell INSPIRON 1.8, 768ddr, radeon 7500.

I'm struggling with the screen resolution, the only res I can seem to use is the maximum one (1400 X 1050) - which is FINE for just browsing / working, but when I want to load up an old game my system really struggles. When I change it to a lower res all it does is make the screen smaller (when i change it to 640 x 480, my desktop is just a few inches by a few inches - and the rest is just black)
The same happens when i change the res inside the game.

Any ideas?

Many thanks,Go to Dell site, enter your service ticket number, and download fresh VIDEO driver.has this laptop ever bben used with a projector??

If so i think i know how to fix it

whenever i go to restart my COMPUTER it doesnt like restart it just shuts down everything and the screen is blank but cpu is still running and it doesnt reboot back up like its supposed to do and i also have this blinking/flashing problem that lowers my FPS, help?

btw i also reformatted my computer twice and still have these problemsWe need more info in order to help you.
Please read this.Microsoft Windows XP MEDIA Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2

eMachines T6420

AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 3400+ 2.21 GHZ, 896MB of RAM NVIDIA GeForce 6100 PCI-EQuote from: dtdt on April 22, 2008, 08:06:48 PM

Microsoft Windows XP Media Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2

eMachines T6420

AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 3400+ 2.21 GHZ, 896MB of RAM nVidia GeForce 6100 PCI-E

Check the power outlet. Plug a lamp or something similar into the same outlet.
Do you have a surge protector?

i did some research and is this problem have to do with my power supply and motherboard?

Quote from: dtdt on April 23, 2008, 12:14:28 AM

i did some research and is this problem have to do with my power supply and motherboard?

Yes it could be the PSU or mboard. Do you have a spare PSU you can try?

We need more info in order to help you.
Please read this.

Quote from: Deerpark on April 22, 2008, 09:25:37 AM

We need more info in order to help you.
Please read this.

Quote from: dtdt on April 22, 2008, 08:06:48 PM

Microsoft Windows XP Media Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2

eMachines T6420

AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 3400+ 2.21 GHZ, 896MB of RAM nVidia GeForce 6100 PCI-E

is there anything else i need to add?

Friends have sent me links to various sites and when I try to open some (not all) of them it just produces a blank page and the word *done* appears in the bottom lefthand corner.
Other people have said that they can GET into them from their computers, however.
Can anyone help please?
~ judyPerhaps windows is blocking certain content which "may contain harmful or malicious content". This often happens to me when i use hotmail/live mail. However, when you open an email, you should be able to see some sort of alert saying that content has been bocked for your safety. Often these alerts come with some sort of link like "click to unblock content", or something along those lines.What email program, Windows version?
What happens when you copy that link, and paste it into browser's address bar?When I try to open the link in my email program (OE 6) I get an Internet Explorer (IE7) script error message. By the way, I have just disabled the debugging option in Internet OPTIONS for IE and other, but that MADE no difference.

The same blank page appears when I copy the link and paste it into the browser's address bar.hello

firstly go to options in outlook express and click the security tab, under virus protection select internet zone and tick the BOX that starts warn me when other applications............etc, under download images make sure the box blocking images isnt ticked

ok now go to internet explorer options select the security tab and make sure the slide bar is set to medium or lower then select the privacy tab and select medium or low on that slide bar

try these fixes first and we will see what happens if you are running a decent fire wall you should be SAFE to set all the above selections to low

get back to us so we can help you further if you need
See, if same page will open in Firefox.
Any pattern to the pages, which won't open?bartrob,
I tried what you suggested and nothing changed but thanks for your help.

Broni,
I will try Firefox and see what happens. Thanks.

Another thing, when I first open one particular email I get an IE script error...even before I get to the link. What does the message say?Sorry, I just accidentally deleted it after cleaning out my inboxes for the new year.

If the problem arises again I will let you know.

In the meantime thanks for all your help everyone and a Happy New Year
~ judyDid you try Firefox?Yes I did and love it!

Thanks for suggesting it Broni Most probably your IE settings are restricting it.

You can temporarliy change it in future to try itI'm glad, it worked for you

my comp is constantly giving the message "Windows low in REGISTORY" can someone SUGGEST me the REMEDY to this problem any why such a problem is croping up...Hi gaurav_mazumdar, welcome to the CH forums. In order to BETTER assist you please read this.

Hello

I have a Run-time error '52': Bad file name or number. And I don't know what is causing it. Whenever I get the message box, it doesn't have any TEXT on top, from which program it is.

And it always messes with the graphics, my messenger gets a bit messed up, it also messed up site in my browser.

Now does anyone here have any idea on how to fix this?? or atleast how I could figure out whats causing it?

tnx in advance.

G.When does this error pop-up? Windows version?I have Windows XP2 SP2.

And the error pops up randomly. I guess a program is causing it at certain times, but I don't know which!Does it say "Bad file name or number"?Yes it does.Yeah. This is definitely some program error. You need to pay close attention, and try to notice what program you're using when it happens.Ok this on other thing that also happens after the error happens.

For instance I tried to run Firefox and it said its not a valid Win32 application.

Is it possible that something is wrong with Windows or could a program be causing such problems?

Go Start>Run, TYPE in:
sfc /scannow
Click OK.
Have Windows CD handy.I thought i'd share what the problem was.

The software that was causing the error was Bandwidth Monitor. I used Process EXPLORER, and when I clicked OK in the Error alert box, I saw that that process stoped.

Thanks for the help Broni.

Nice investigating JOB

You might be able to find those drivers here: http://www.driverguide.com/
Although your comp manufacturers site would probably be the best place to download them from.I think I have the answer to my problems gang, I didn't do a format before doing a fresh install of XP. Obiviously there is a culprit hiding somewhere and a complete format and fresh install might be the answer in removing it. I Want to save My Documents, Desktop, program files and favorites but it seems hard to do. Obviously scanning doesn't remove them, just having fun doesn't either.Its not that hard just make sure you have all the data that you want to save BACKED up (like your pictures, music , and stuff like that). And make sure you have all of your program disks and your O.S. product key. Without the product key you cant REINSTALL Windows!

When you boot to the CD make sure you follow this order: 1. delete partitions
2. create a partition and 3. format your partitions. Just make sure you have that product key because it will LET you get this far but you wont be able to proceed! FORMAT=ERASE

if you need help with this post backThanks for the tips but couldn't saving things like My Documents, program files, etc reinfect my computer.? I don't have any music or pictures to save.If you save them and then burn them to CD/DVD you can safely scan them with all your protection apps without re-infecting yourself before you replace them...Quote from: patio on April 23, 2008, 06:44:05 PM

If you save them and then burn them to CD/DVD you can safely scan them with all your protection apps without re-infecting yourself before you replace them...

I am also having screen problems with my windows XP. My pages are choppy, they break up as I scroll, the page will pause and scroll pause and scroll. I cant play games at all and its a pain to surf the net? Does anyone know what my problem could be? This happened right after I uninstalled some software. I dont know if this is related and how I even check? could someone help me?
Quote

This happened right after I uninstalled some software

Can anyone teach me how to convert dvd to vcd?I can't imagine why anyone would like to do it.
Why?Because some OLD computers don't support dvd mah and some only got dvd playersOK, that makes sense...
I assume, you WANT to USE some VCDs, made out of DVDs on a computer, which has only CD drive, correct?yeah you can teach anotI was trying to find some FREE software for you, and you may try this one:
http://files.filefront.com/Easy+DVD+to+VCD+Burner+2054/;4266570;/fileinfo.html
Quote from: alucard786 on October 13, 2007, 10:13:14 PM

yeah you can teach anot