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Hey, im new to the forum and i am having some computer trouble.

i was at my friends house and i was on her computer. I accidently changed her screen resolution from 1024x768 to 1280x768. After doin this the monitor went blank and started said "input not supported". It never switched back to the 1024x768 setting and it seems to be stuck at 1280x768. I have TRIED to START the computer in safe mode, but the computer still seems to be stuck at 1280x768. I have also tried to switch the monitor with another one, and the same problem still occurs.

at this point I'm stumped...if anyone has any advice let me know. thanks.In Safe Mode, did you see "Safe Mode" displayed in all four corners?Jon, you COULD TRY this little program. It says it WORKS from a command line.

I have not tested this program, you download and use it at your own risk.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Resolution-Changer.shtmlYou've reset the display resolution in the Windows "registry" to a value the monitor cannot support. Basically you need to boot to "Safe Mode" which uses a lower resolution, reset the desired resolution within Display properties, and reboot.

Hewlett-Packard provides excellent troubleshooting procedures. Follow "step 6.a thru 6.e" of the following link: Monitor Displays Message about Signal out of Range

I was just browsing through the various Program Files on my C DISC and found some that seemed useless. Like AOL9 and Big Fix. I went to my add/remove programs on my control panel and saw that there were no programs currently installed with those names. Can I delete these folders from my Program Files without CAUSING harm?

THANKS,
MarkMost likely, yes.And thank you again Broni for your quick reply!You're welcome
If you want to be extra cautious, don't empty RECYCLE Bin for couple of days to see, if computer doesn't complain about deleted folders.

Hi, I am In the process of building a new gaming computer. Can I use My Windows XP operating system In my New built computer?If you have the CD for xp I would do a clean INSTALL cause windows binds it's self to the motherboard. I wouldn't reccomend swapping the hdd with os on it already.No, not if you're using it on ANOTHER computer. You can't legally install it on more than one computer.yeah soybeans right sorry srtony.

Hello again

Got another ONE of those classic Windows dumbnesseses...



2 preview ENTRIES for context menu in JPEG, as much as I 'love' JPEG, I have no NEED for the extra entry.

The file TYPE association advanced tab shows no preview commands & the default action shows as open:



Same for both JPEG & JPG extensions...

(gotta larf ain't yu?)

Any clues?Download, and install ShellExView: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html
It'll let you handle context menu entries.Hi Broni

I have that, & I see this...



I take it it's the shell image verb?I'm not sure. Could be. Try to disable it, and see what happens with context menu entries.
You may need to restart.Yep... that worked. Hopefully it doesn't pop it's ugly head up again after a restart.

Thanks Broni You won't know, until you restart...heheheha! Broni u always tickle me... I have to have some fun, don't I?...LOL

By using NTFS encryption feature, I had ENCRYPT some FILES in my Win XP pro.

After that, I install Win XP using Advanced OPTION on same partition. That Windows folder is renamed as WinXP.

Now I have two windows folders named "Windows" (For old XP) and "WinXP" (For new XP)

After, I just delete all old XP files including "Windows" folder from Windows Explorer.

I totally forget to decrypt the encrypted files on NTFS file SYSTEM before delete old XP.

Now all encrypted files and the old XP username setting which is found on "Documents and Settings" folder are not opened.

Both says same error message "Access is denied".

Also I am try to copy that files using Fedora Linux 8 but no use.

There is possible way to recover my files.Without the encryption key, there will be no way to decrypt your files. It sounds to me like you've deleted any hope of recovering those files. There are ways to recover them, but it requires an adminstrator's account plus access to the public key of the user who encrypted the file, which you no longer have.I have administrator account. But Where can I found public key of the user.

Mention full path of that public key which is default.If you didn't specify a DRA (data recovery agent) when you encrypted the file and you no longer have that user account, that data is lost.Wow, I got the solution ...

Advanced EFS Data Recovery (AEFSDR Pro) for Windows is great software to recover encrypted files from NTFS partition. Only partial keys required to recover. Home page is http://www.elcomsoft.com/aefsdr.html

But it is shareware. Only demo is availabe for free download that recover some KB in total file size.

For full recover we must buy it.

You guys helped me out about a month ago with a problem I had where my computer would randomly (and sometimes not so randomly) shut down down without warning.

The problem seems to be back. It just randomly shuts off. Not as much as before, but now there are other problems. I was able to run a Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware once, but that was before I updated it. THen the computer shut down the two times I tried running it again, and now it won't EVEN open - I GET "such and such file is not a valid Win32 application."

Tried updating Cure It, but it wouldn't finish downloading the updates. Super AntiSpyware just won't open.

I do have a Hijack This log. Any help is much appreciated!

[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]I see no infection. Topic moved.Does your system auto-restart after the shutdown?

Any error entries in an Event Log?

Remove a side panel of that machine and check to see if all fans are operating properly.
Heat is one of the more common causes for shutdowns.
Also it may be time to do some housekeeping.
For this you WANT to get a can of compressed air.
Blow out all heatsinks and fans ...Caution: Use a QTip to hold the fan blades in place when blasting near them to prevent damaging them.

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

when i start or re-start i get an ANNOYING error message,"EXEPTION unknown SOFTWARE (oxco6doo7e)in application at location ox7l812a5b".i can click "ok" or "cancel" and it goes away,it does not do anything other than being annoying,anybody have any ideas?When did this start? What version of Windows are you RUNNING? Do you run any antivirus and spyware software?

MACHINE specs....

I am running win xp pro Service Pack2.

In my windows Firewall under the Aceptions TAB is a list of things that the Firewall lets through.

One thing says Remote Asistance and the other says Remote Desktop.

I need help to learn all about something I would like to do?

Without buying a Program to Connect to another computer with.
I know there is a way to conect one computer to another over the internet.

I ask because my Cousin has a lot of prablems with her computer and if I could connect to her computer from my computer it would be faster for me to click this and do that if you get me.

I know I can have remote acsess to her computer with my computer with no ather program and I also know it may take a little longer to do.

But I realy would like to know how to do this?

She also has win xpClick start, help and support and select remote assistance. Good luck.I just have a fue Q/As I need help with?

When I foundout how to do Remote Desktop it told me?
If you're not connecting to the host computer through a VPN, you'll need to use the actual IP address of the host computer instead of the computer name

Ok so I know when people say COMPTER Name they meen the name given to every computer when it is set up on say a Compony Network like in an office. And they are all connected together with a Cable. And every computer has a real name so every computer know who to send the Data Packets to.

This I get but what is actual IP address?
I thought an IP Adress was Internet Protocal Address
And it was numbers??

Please whelp I am almost there?This is good for access to anothers computer:https://secure.logmein.com/go.asp?page=home&lang=en
Guide your cousin to this, over the phone,and then get her password and your in.I found some help topics on How to set up Remote Desktop and it told me to findout your other COMPUTERS IP Adress.

Go to you othr computer and type in IPCONFIG

is this the IP Adress I need to connect over the internet to my Cousins computer??I am setting up Remote Desktop on my Home Computer and my Work Computer and I have one q/a??

My Work Computer have win ME on it and I when into the system properties to turn on Remote Access and the Tab that says Remote was not there.

And when I whent into Controla Panle I did not see a Windows Firewall Icon.

So I have to ask does my work computer have to have win xp pro for me to connect to it from my home computer?

My work computer is the one with all the Files I will be working on from my home computer.

I just wanted to know if my work computer must have win xp pro as well as my home computer?
thanksHere is a great program, I believe I GOT from the contributors on CH, it is called Team Viewer.
TeamViewer establishes connections to any PC all around the world within just a few SECONDS. You can remote control your partner's PC as if you were sitting right in front of it.
The link to to TeamViewer: http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx

Good Luck!

can't SEE shared folder from another pc on the network ,checked all the SETTING ,they LOOK at ,rights etc... COULD there be anything in the reg.. that could be BLOCK?

My help and support isnt working either is my search on windows ep...it wont let me log on to email or play games...page will load up and thats all.Need computer info in order to try & help:
In meantime: First you should check that the help and support service is running ,to do this first click on start then click on run, In the run dialog box type in" services.msc "

In the window that opens up scroll down until you see "help and support" then check the status to see if it is active. If it says disabled double click on help and support listing and from the dialog box that pops up SELECT automatic for the start up type and then click on apply.click on the start button on the same dialog box to start help and support then click on OK.See if help and support comes up when you try to start it. If that fails check out the following two SITES and please list computer info.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888018/en-us
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/873158/en-us

I TRIED ALL THAT..DIDNT WORK, WHAT INFO DO U NEED?For "Help" issue, see here: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/startmenuhelp.htmI TRIED ALL THAT..DIDNT WORK, WHAT INFO DO U NEED? Ohhh Yelling hurts my ears. Normally info needed is; type of machine, system, ram, free space, etc. you get the picture. The more info the better chance someone can help you. But Broni already gave you another site. GOOD luck

I've FIGURED this out once before but for the life of me can't do it again. I want my desktop to not disappear after the given time to go to the screen saver. In other words, after my computer goes to screen saver and I call the screen back up, I would like for it to be my desktop and not the user login screen. I run XP HOME edition BTW and IE7.Right click your desktop and than click the screensaver TAB. Uncheck the password protect box.

Thanks a bunch Spoiler, it was bugging me very much.PS: the box to uncheck SAYS," On resume, display the welcome page" but I got what you meant. Thanks again.

Quote from: Broni on May 01, 2008, 07:16:57 PM

You can try System Restore.
If that doesn't work, Windows repair installation: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

is there a way to correct active x issues without purchasing a program?

Quote from: ale52 on May 01, 2008, 09:14:51 AM

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/?from=getfirefox

Choose the BIG GREEN BUTTON

Alan <><

Like I said, nothing comes up to download, no big green button. Nothing seems to work and there are buttons on pages that I cant even use like a send button or compose button on email. Wouild active x issues cause this?

Quote

is there a way to correct active x issues without purchasing a program?

What program?
What scan?

Hi...
I'm trying to format my hard drive and reinstall WinXP home edition.(I used WinXP Pro).
I've done this many times and never had a problem in the past but this time when i put Windows XP CD in the cd-rom i get that message-System disk FAILURE INSERT system disk and press enter-.
i chance the sequence of booting in my BIOS, so the cd-rom is first but nothing happend.
So, i cannot format my hard drive at all.
Just to MENTION, hard drive and cd-rom is working properly.

Any ideas please???
How do you know the hard drive is working properly? Its spinning up and being detected at POST aren't proof of FULL functionality.

Are you prompted to boot from the CD?

Well … I did it again! I downloaded SP 3 without thinking and cannot boot in any mode or via CD.

I am running Windows XP Pro on an Intel Pentium IV (2.4 GHz, 512 KB Cache & 800 MHz)
I use an ABIT IS7 and 1 GB RAM.
My hard drive is a Western Digital WD360GD 36 GB SATA w/ * MB cache.
I have Pioneer (DVD-120T) 16X DVD ROM & (DVR-106) 4X Write, 2.4X Rewrite, 16X Write & 10X Rewrite) Drives.
My system would not boot hanging up on Select boot mode and then looping back to this same point regardless of the mode selected.
I reprogrammed the BIOS to boot from the Pioneer drives and they each got to loading the MS Windows then stalled at some loading DLL files.
Microsoft, India FINALLY threw in the towel and suggested that I contact a competent source at home.
This is what I'm doing.
Since all my programs and data are in a single partition on the hard drive I may have to loose the data … no biggie.
It has been my intention to procure an additional hard drive, say 500 GB or do.
Should I:
1.Install a new HD and temporarily disconnect the original and try loading the OP system on the new one?
2.Acquire a repair disk from Microsoft?
3.Or?

Your help will be appreciated,
Phil
Did you download SP3 through a bit torent? It is likely that the copy you got is corrupt or you may have hit a bug in the code. I personally avoided SP3 on the web, since as SOON as it was leaked out in July, MS shut of the leak, and there may be reasons for why they are not ready to release it,and you hit one of those reasons.

Looks like you are going to be looking at a rebuild...

You could try an emergency repair floppy from another system of XP Pro, but this could cause even more problems than when you started.

If you have important data on the hard drive, I would install a new or used HD and install the OS to it, then reintoduce the original hard drive as a slave to get your data.Dave,

I downloaded from Microsoft's website "downloads" thinking that it was a released version. It COMPLETED and rebooted my computer thereby causing my problems.

I have a new HD and will try your suggestion.

Thank you,

PhilAfter following Dave's advice...which is the best solution (dis-connecting the old drive first is highly recommended)...and the old drive is connected as Slave you can use XP's File and Settings transfer wizard to get your old settings back from the original XP install...
Dis-connecting the old drive for this is highly recommended...

This is also a great time to start seriously considering a solid backup strategy...if you need any suggestions Post back.

P.S. SP # 3 is still in BETA...wait for the final release.Or the alternative is to go to your hard drive makers website and download the tools for your drive and flatten it that way. I know with western digital Data Lifeguard you can get the bootable CD for DOS and your computer will launch it before you go into windows and you can zero your drive out.

Hope that helpsThanks to Dave, Patio and KenW!

After installinga new HD, disconnected the old HD, reprogrammed my BIOS and rasing the thermal parameters I was successful in loading MS Windows XP Pro and partitioned the new 500 Gb HD.

Phil (OOPS)
Nicely Done...seeya around.

Help. I'm trying to re-format the HDD on one of my computers which is running Windows XP Pro. I WENT to bootdisk.com and tried everyone there with zero results. I tried creating a bootdisk on this COMPUTER which is running Windows XP Home. It works but I can't get out of the A drive. It won't accept any commands to change directory. I want to partition the HDD, re-format and then re-install Windows XP.After SETTING bios to boot from the cdrom first, boot from the XP cd from which you want to install then follow the on-screen prompts to delete/create partitions and format.Quote from: Dusty on April 28, 2008, 07:37:48 PM

After setting bios to boot from the cdrom first, boot from the XP cd from which you want to install then follow the on-screen prompts to delete/create partitions and format.

I tried creating a bootdisk on this computer which is running Windows XP Home. It works but I can't get out of the A drive. It won't accept any commands to change directory. I want to partition the HDD, re-format and then re-install Windows XP.

I'm booting from the CD now and it only gives me one option and that is to format the existing partition which is the whole drive.

I tried cd C: and I kept getting bad command.

Quote from: SuperDave on April 29, 2008, 06:52:18 AM

I tried cd C: and I kept getting bad command.

This is something I always trip over. I'm sorry I wasn't clearer in my previous explanation. To change drives you just enter the drive letter followed by a colon; e.g. "c:", not "cd c:".

Hi

I have an O20 AppInit_DLLs registry entry HKLM\WinNT\CV\Windows\AppInit_DLLs that has a value: □□□õĈ□D □ and which is in my Autostart list in AVG-AS.

Has it something to do with networking printing?

Does anyone have any idea what this does and if it is dodgy.

Thanks for any advice.Have you gone to the AVG forum and posted the question

Alan <><
Thanks Alan but don't you think my QUERY is really independent of AVG? It's primarily a registry issue query, I just happened to notice the entry while using AVG-AS.

Any other ideas on what this registry entry's function is?Download HijackThis:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
Click on Download HijackThis Installer
Post HijackTHis log.Hi BRONI, Thanks for your help.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 11:45:06, on 02/05/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP3, v.3311 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16608)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLTRAY.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\WordWeb\wweb32.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\RocketDock\RocketDock.exe
C:\My Stuff\Tech stuff\Programs\Tclocklite\tclock.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\HidFind.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\Program Files\stunnel\stunnel.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ThreadMaster\ThreadMast.exe
C:\Program Files\ThreatFire\TFService.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe
C:\Program Files\Opera 9.5 beta\opera.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = about:blank
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
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
O2 - BHO: IE7Pro - {00011268-E188-40DF-A514-835FCD78B1BF} - C:\Program Files\IEPro\iepro.dll
O2 - BHO: Skype add-on (mastermind) - {22BF413B-C6D2-4d91-82A9-A0F997BA588C} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Broadcom Wireless Manager UI] C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLTRAY.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus C66 Series] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I0S2.EXE /P23 "EPSON Stylus C66 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus C66"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WordWeb] C:\Program Files\WordWeb\wweb32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Google Desktop Search] "C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RocketDock] "C:\Program Files\RocketDock\RocketDock.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Tclocklite] C:\My Stuff\Tech stuff\Programs\Tclocklite\tclock.exe
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: IE7Pro Preferences - {0026439F-A980-4f18-8C95-4F1CBBF9C1D8} - C:\Program Files\IEPro\iepro.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: IE7Pro Preferences - {0026439F-A980-4f18-8C95-4F1CBBF9C1D8} - C:\Program Files\IEPro\iepro.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
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
O16 - DPF: {0E8D0700-75DF-11D3-8B4A-0008C7450C4A} (DjVuCtl Class) - http://www.lizardtech.com/download/files/win/djvuplugin/en_US/DjVuControl_en_US.cab
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {2D8ED06D-3C30-438B-96AE-4D110FDC1FB8} (ActiveScan 2.0 Installer Class) - http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/cabs/as2stubie.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1201280027542
O16 - DPF: {8436FE12-31DB-48BF-83BF-FE682F9160B4} (NanoInstaller Class) - http://www.nanoscan.com/cabs/nanoinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {E1E73B44-2D20-47A9-9CA2-B534CEBBF856} (F-Secure Health Check 1.0) - http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/onlineservices/fshc/fscax.cab
O16 - DPF: {FFB3A759-98B1-446F-BDA9-909C6EB18CC7} (PCPitstop Exam) - http://utilities.pcpitstop.com/optimize2/pcpitstop2.dll
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{8B139C88-A0B7-4C63-933C-A53055CE94C5}: NameServer = 62.40.32.33 62.40.32.34
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: ??
oC?D C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GOOGLE~1\GOEC62~1.DLL
O23 - Service: Ares Chatroom server (AresChatServer) - Ares Development Group - C:\Program Files\Ares\chatServer.exe
O23 - Service: ASP.NET State Service (aspnet_state) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\aspnet_state.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - GRISOFT s.r.o. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: Google Desktop Manager 5.7.802.22438 (GoogleDesktopManager-022208-143751) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1150\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: ServiceLayer - Nokia. - C:\Program Files\PC Connectivity Solution\ServiceLayer.exe
O23 - Service: stunnel - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\stunnel\stunnel.exe
O23 - Service: Thread Master (ThreadMaster) - http://threadmaster.tripod.com - [emailprotected] - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ThreadMaster\ThreadMast.exe
O23 - Service: ThreatFire - PC Tools - C:\Program Files\ThreatFire\TFService.exe
O23 - Service: DELL Wireless WLAN Tray Service (wltrysvc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE

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I see no sign of any infection...
GOEC62~1.DLL is legit, and related to Google Desktop software, which allows you to quickly search your computer for emails, web history, and files.
Those strange CHARACTERS may be a sign of file corruption.
If you use Google Desktop, try to uninstall, reinstall.

Sorry in advance if I did this wrong. First time with any kind of users forum.

My laptop properties - [dell inspiron 1100, Intell(R), Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.20 GHZ, 1GB RAM, MS Windows XP, Home Edition v2002, Service Pack 2]

Situation - whenever I TRY to locate a FILE or folder in the file/folder menus, the View default presents them as 'Icons' and never remembers when I select Details.

Question - how can I change the default so that the files and folders are always listed in 'Details' when I open the menu?

If the answer really is in some FAQ, please just tell me where to find it.

Thank you.Open any folder and set the view to details. Then go to tools&GT;folder options. Go to the view tab and click on "Apply to all folders"S.G. - your suggestion worked! Since you don't LIST an email, I don't know how to thank you. If anyone reading this knows how, please tell me. Tiegh

Need help!!! My computer runs fine, but the problem is when It boots up. The computer takes forever to load up. Then everything runs fine.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 9:24:01 AM, on 4/29/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16608)
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:\PROGRAM Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\agrsmsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\sp_rsser.exe
C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced WindowsCare V2\MemCleaner.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\waol.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLacsd.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\shellmon.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Owner.YOUR-03667082DE\Desktop\HiJackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://google.com/
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
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = 127.0.0.1:5222
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn6\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn6\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: BitComet ClickCapture - {39F7E362-828A-4B5A-BCAF-5B79BFDFEA60} - C:\Program Files\BitComet\tools\BitCometBHO_1.1.11.30.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O2 - BHO: SpywareGuard Download Protection - {4A368E80-174F-4872-96B5-0B27DDD11DB2} - C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\dlprotect.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! IE Services Button - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn6\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiSPower] Rundll32.exe SiSPower.dll,ModeAgent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SmartRAM] C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced WindowsCare V2\MemCleaner.exe /m
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\AOL.EXE" -b
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\RunOnce: [RunNarrator] Narrator.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [RunNarrator] Narrator.exe (User 'Default user')
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MI1933~1\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java CONSOLE - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Services - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MI1933~1\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: BitComet - {D18A0B52-D63C-4ed0-AFC6-C1E3DC1AF43A} - res://C:\Program Files\BitComet\tools\BitCometBHO_1.1.11.30.dll/206 (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing)
O16 - DPF: {238F6F83-B8B4-11CF-8771-00A024541EE3} (Citrix ICA Client) - http://a516.g.akamai.net/f/516/25175/7d/runaware.download.akamai.com/25175/citrix/wficat-no-eula.cab
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: Ad-Aware 2007 Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: Agere Modem Call Progress Audio (AgereModemAudio) - Agere Systems - C:\WINDOWS\system32\agrsmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Firebird SERVER - DefaultInstance (FirebirdServerDefaultInstance) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Firebird\Firebird_2_0\bin\fbserver.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: Software Jukebox v2.0 Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\MSJB NA02D Shared\Service\Software Jukebox v2.0 Service File.exe
O23 - Service: Spyware Terminator Realtime Shield Service (sp_rssrv) - Crawler.com - C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\sp_rsser.exe

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End of file - 7281 bytes
I don't see anything malicious there, however, I don't see any antivirus running.
I can see some AVG8 traces, but not a whole program.
Please explain.
Topic moved.just a quick question. when is the last time you defragged?

Using windows 3.1 ..... had problem ..... said to use RECOVERY disk....
then I was able to get the A: Promp......however, tried all the CD C options
to change A: to C: and none of these work.....always returns to the A:
promp. Had same problem a few years ago and you gave me the steps
to recover change A: to C: directory. Please help me again. Thanks SONNY Type in "C:" (without QUOTES)and "c" what happens.
If that doesn't work, type in "CD\" (without quotes)(don't forget the '\')Go with dairyman...
CD command is for CHANGING directories, not DRIVES.

For some reason Windows is asking for a password to start up and I don't have it. HP wants $50 to walk me through the steps to log back on but it's 5 years old and we're getting a new one soon so I don't want to spend the money on it. I was thinking I could start it in safe mode and use the system restore and go back a day or two but safe mode asks for a password also. Can someone tell me a way I can log on or by-pass the password?

Thanks!!!What password? The BIOS password or the password to login to your account in Windows?I think it's the password to log unto windows. What's the BIOS password?If you get a password prompt as soon as the computer starts... it's the bios password.
If it's a password at the windows WELCOME screen, it's the login password.

Speaking of Windows... what version of Windows is on the computer?Okay, it's the windows password and it's XP.Have you TRIED login to the Administrator account in safe mode? From there you're able to reset the password.Tried that, it's still asking for a password.http://home.eunet.no/pnordahl/ntpasswd/


follow the directions at this site to create a BOOTABLE disk and SET your password back to blank for administrator.

You will need to burn a CD or boot off of a floppy.

DaveIsn't that for windows NT or will it WORK on XP?http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/tp/passrecovery.htm

I am based in Egypt on BUSINESS. I WOULD like to watch all the UK programmes through my laptop. Can you please advise.

Jenny DedmanHello Jenny - welcome to the CH forums.

You can get UK streaming tv for about 25 quid a month from here... Not sure about it being all the UK tv channels. You'll need high speed internet connection.

Put it in as a business expense.

LOLDusty,
Are all the programs that we don't need to pay for and still watch TV shows and songs etc on them Illegal ?

Just want to know to be safe.Ivy - you'd have to take advice from a qualified practicing legal person to get an answer to that one.

I am of the opinion that if a media company streams their products on the Internet without encryption then they want US to look/listen to them, how we do that is our affair provided that we do not breach their copyright by recording and distributing the products for free or for monetary gain.

However, if a company streams and GIVES clear warning that their PRODUCT must be purchased that's another matter. A very gray area.


Thankyou Dusty.

Now can I be on the safe side.

After loading XP, I just got desktop theme and cursor but there are no icon or stat meun. Although, I can run task manager. I can run other program only from task manager. What is the problem???Any software installed recently?

In Task Manager, click the Applications tab and choose New Task, type in "explorer.exe" and click OK.

Do you see the icons and task bar?No, I do not install any. but It work thanks. what is the problem?OK, good.

Now, for the next step.

Make sure that "explorer.exe" is running.
Go HERE and download AutoRuns for Windows.
Unzip the ZIP file to your hard drive.
Run AutoRuns.exe from the location you unzipped it to.
Click on the Everything tab.


Do you see Windows Explorer listed in there?

Sorry, it's night time here. I'll be back tomorrow.

-- dairymanI can not click your LINK "HERE"Quote from: win on MAY 01, 2008, 10:57:38 PM

I can not click your link "HERE"

Hi all,

I had a question about how to leave my computer on all night. I have a PROBLEM with my computer shutting down the whole computer and I need it to run overnight. ANYONE know how to take all RESTRICTIONS of so it stays on all night?

thanks for your help

I have a laptop Windows XP. Everytime I get the "control alternate delete" prompt it puts my computer into hibernation...Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Settings...turn off hibernate under the hibernate tab / under Power SCHEMES set STANDBY to Never.

Alan <><

Today when i OPEN up my browser it was OK SHOWING the normal stuff, but than later when i reopened it again it was in a different language.

[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]Click View and than look for Encoding. It will let you change it back. This can happen if you go to a web site that isn't english and you are asked if you WANT to install the new language

Hi!
I have a problem: too often, ???mouse pointer is missing. I have to unplug and plug the usb mouse again and again to get cursor back. How can I solve it?
Window XP services Pack 2
Sony Optical USB mouse
with HOpe
win htet aungNeed more info, LIKE a complete hardware listing including all USB devices.


Quote from: win on April 27, 2008, 09:51:29 AM

Quote from: win on April 27, 2008, 09:51:29 AM

Need more info, like a complete hardware listing including all USB devices.

COMP. RUNNING 5.1 DIAL UP CONNECTION

SITE KEEPS DISCONNECTING & THEN RECONNECTING???ANY IDEA'S

ALSO SHOW'S
AMOUNT OF TIME BEFORE RECONNECTION TO MSN INSTANT MESS.

IS IT COMP OR SITE OR ?There are numerous things can cause this problem: Poor QUALITY PHONE line, bad plug in connection, modem- drivers and ETC. At the top of this forum is article with heading (Read This First} You need to read that and post the info it lists.

If you were to make a hard drive image (using tool like Acronis Disk Imager), is it possible to install that image to a DIFFERENT hard drive?

A clone of the original COMPUTER's stuff on another hard drive? Just wondering....I haven't been able to make much sense of your question. First you clone a hard drive then you want to install it on another hard drive. The two don't go together.

If you mean clone drive C: to drive D: then clone drive D: to E: the answer is yes.Yes. Cloning a hard drive usually means taking two hard drives, one with data on, and the other one either BLANK or containing data that can be erased, and using a software program such as Acronis Disk Imager (or good old Norton Ghost) to make the blank one an exact copy of the first one. All in one operation. people often do this when they buy a new hard disk to replace an OLDER one, and they want to transfer their operating system and/or data to the new drive.

Another way to get the same result is to use the same software to make an "image file" of the first disk (on another disk, removable or otherwise) and later use the software to recreate the first disk on another one. Companies often do this so they can set up a PC just how they want it, and later on copy ("deploy") the disk contents to other computers.

Either way, you get a copy (a "clone") of what was on a disk, on another disk.so you can huh? if I ever got a new computer, and I want to transfer all the data, I can simply just make a backup disk image with the Acronis Imager or the Norton Ghost, I can then just install it right into the new hard drive?

This way, I can simply transfer all files and programs as is WITHOUT needing to reinstall windows, any programs or even move any hard drives or components....The old and new computers would have to be identical, in every way, because Windows adapts itself to the hardware when it is installed. Even then non-corporate versions might need to go through reactivation because unique hardware IDs would be different. (It would think the motherboard and HDD were changed)

While trying to start up the computer I get this message

Insufficient system resources EXIST to complete the API and above that is Lsass.exe

How do I fix this or remove this.You can start by READING "PLEASE read this first " at the top of Forum.cryhelp, I thought you had to have 100 posts before you get to be nasty to the n00bs?
SORRY I did not mean to sound nasty

Hi All,

Got a problem....when I load a CD/DVD into the drive...nothing happens !! The light comes on for about 15 seconds and then goes off...nothing on the screen of my laptop and no evidence in My Computer that there is a CD/DVD drive at all.....any ideas as to why this could be happening please ?

Thanks..RussHi,

What o/s are you using?

RicharddCheck out this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321641Other options...

Try one of these:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
or...
2. http://aumha.org/downloads/cdgone.zip
or...
3. Go to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll see TWO ITEMS:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstal. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.Go to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers. Wish I had been smart enough to think of that.Hi..thanks for all of your suggestions...I have tried them all and none of them have worked ! I uninstalled and restarted and still no joy.

Any other help gratefully received.....my o/s is XP.How OLD is this drive ? ?
The only way to test if it has failed is to swap it into another MACHINE...
Did you re-seat the wide RIBBON cable (IDE) ?

You could try another cable as well...they do go bad sometimes.

Laptop.......DuH ! on me ! !Hi,
If your laptop is like my IBM T30, the drive sometime comes unseated. Slide it out, and push it back in and voila!

Richard

Is the drive listed in Device Manager without any errors?

I need some help please. This is happening on both my DESKTOP and laptop. I was logging in to my employers website and was entering a date and time on a calander and when I hit the SUBMIT button I get a screen that is a Windows Internet Explorer screen. Inside it says " Object reference not set to an instance of an object." What is that and most IMPORTANT how do I fix it? And as I said it does this on both my computers.

Thanks in advanceIt's most LIKELY web site fault.
Try Firefox, and see, if same thing happens.I put Firefox on the Laptop. Same thingContact your employer, and ask them about the error.

When my computer (Compaq evo minitower, 512 RAM) starts up, the musical signature (Windows XP SP2, legal, automatic updating) is scratchy. When I play music it is often scratchy too (particularly when something is WORKING in the background, such as a browser starting). Happens with both Windows Media Player and Winamp. I've run CC cleaner, checked spyware (Ad Aware SE and SPYBOT) and viruses (Nod32), upgraded Windows media player, upgraded sound driver (SoundMax integrated audio - I don't know how to remove and reinstall audio drivers, but I was able to check for upgrades via Device Manager); I tried chkdsk/r and Device Manager; they show all is fine. I removed my video card, problem persists. Every now and then CPU usage is flat at 100% and that's usually when the sound goes bad, so I guess (?) it's not a hardware problem. Speakers are at same volume and position they've always been. Other programs also work more slowly too. Only new devices in area are video card (which I took out) and a second hard DRIVE, but these were installed and working several weeks before the problems. Most of what I do is Office, browsing, email and listening to music. The master hard disc (40GB) is about 75% full, when I defragmented, I noticed quite a big percentage of the files showed up as red on the report meaning (I think) that many files stayed fragmented, but to some lesser extent this has always been the case. Any suggestions will be welcome. Happy to report a solution to the problem of scratchy sound and general slowness and immense usage of CPU (found on other forums). The issue was PIO vs DMA. There are a few web SITES describing the problem and the solution including one from Microsoft - GOOGLE PIO and you will find them.

???it was working until i decided to run the isp cd to install and it would not accept the puter cause the color was just 16 bits and the other size font ? was 480 x 600 or something like that...so in trying to fix it, lol, i hit the disable button on one of those displays menus thingies, and that was 3 days and long nights ago and i am stumped..have researched already on this wonderful place i FOUND you today and tried your suggestion, along w/a couple of more...
nothing is working so far....thanks, judyJudy - Welcome to the CH forums & we're glad you found us.

In order to help you we need information. Don't forget that we can't see your computer, don't know if it's a laptop or DESKTOP, what brand and model and can't find out what your hardware or operating system is unless you tell us. A cure for your problem may differ between Windows 98 and Windows XP so we really do need you to advise us.

Please read this and come back with some info.

Hi Dusty,

SORRY about that of course that would be necessary...i will try to provide it before i have too many senior moments tonight...learning this puter stuff at my age has not been the easiest, but i love it..i just bought second hand a gateway 500 destop, xphome edition, 15' gateway screen and hope that is what you needed.... dont know much more..lol it was working fine until i started trying to use the isp cd so i could get it on line,etc..well, i printed out several things to try today on your SITE and others and nothing seems to work in safe mode, where i was tonight...i know i messed up when i disabled the vga card (i think that was it) in a display window and couldnt get back to redo screen just went blank..nothing now.... thank you for your welcome and any help would be so grateful....judyHi,

sorry to appear inpatient w/my question from early am, but just failed on my last hope of finding an answer to my problem and wondered if anyone available could perhaps help me .... tks, judyI haven't been able to spend much time researching your problem but seems to me it's possible that you have disabled the video driver hence no pics.

Did you get the driver disk (Disk 1 of the System Restoration Kit) when you bought the hardware and did you get an XP installation disk?

BTW, the sites I visited mention the Gateway 500 running Windows ME so XP is probably an upgrade. If you have an XP install disk, doing a Repair install might fix the problem.



Hi Dusty,

thanks to you I have done a repair installation on my problem and was a breeze to do COMPARED to having just bought a new used computer and couldn't use it!!!!! after a stupid mistake on my part..

thanks again for your help.....good job..

[emailprotected]

E-mail addy removed to prevent SPAMExcellent news, thanks for coming back to report your success.

Please remove your e-mail address before the spammers harvest it.

D...

My daughter was doing her online school and threw her leg up on the desk and on the keyboard. Some how she SAID the SCREEN font kept getting smaller and smaller untill you can not read them. When she pulled her leg down it stoped but we can not fiqure out how to fix it. It is not like that on all screens such as this forum is fine but on her school some are and some are not. Also on some of my banking and such they are small and unreadable. What did she do and how can I fix it? My operating system is Windows 2000 profesional
Thanks for any help I can getFor your "banking and such", are you using Internet Explorer?

Right click on a blank area of your desktop, i.e. your normal computer screen in Windows, and select Properties. In the Display Properties panel, select Settings. What do you see there for "Screen resolution"?If its just the text and not the screen resolution than HOLD down your control key and use the wheel on your MOUSE to change the size.

If what Spoiler suggested does not work for you, try: click start, click control panel, click display. In the Fonts box size should be set on normal. Change the font size, click apply and reboot. If that CORRECTED problem or if it did not change your fonts back to normal.

After booting up and going into my user, my desktop disappears (including my icons and taskbar except for the background) after a minute unless i use a program that has to do with the desktop like properties. If i dont use a program associated with the desktop then the things disappear and nothing is clickable on the desktop and clicking the start button on my keyboard does not bring up the start menu.
i have never seen this problem b4 CAN ANYONE HELP!?!?!Did Active Desktop get turned on by accident ? ?im not sure BUT sumtimes when i have properties on it flicks to a screen that says Active Desktop Recovery and a bunch of other information i dont know off the TOP of my head cept for : Windows haas experienced an unknown error and gives information on how to get the background backGo to Start/Run and type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter...
Have your XP CD handy as it will ask for it...
Let it finish and REMOVE the CD and re-boot.uhm im SORRY i dont have my xp cd is there any other way?Can you borrow one ? ?
It needs to match the version: Home or Pro and if you have SP2 installed it needs to have that as well...i think its home but idk ne1 that would still have theres cuz all my friends are stupid and prolly threw it away like me
is there any other way that u know that could fix thisDid you or can you check out: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/137069 If that does'nt help and if you can I would download and run Hijack This: http://www.snapflies.com/get/hijackthis.html Then post the LOG here and let Broni take a look. Patio, Broni and someother guys are really very smart and I feel sure can help you. Good Luck.
the first link doesnt help and idk wat to do on the second linkHIJACKTHIS: is a free software program that you can download and run, It lists contents of registry & hard drive. You run it save the log file and post it here and some of these super techs, mostly Broni, will take a look and see if that might be where your problem exists.uhm that SEEMS hard
can u post it for me?

I had the following POP up on my computer last night:

mail.ccpsnet.net

The box that popped up had an e-mail account of mine and a space to enter the password. I just cancelled out of it.

It came up two more times.

Is it possible someone is hacking into my computer?

Thanks.Sounds like your e-mail program is set to check mail at intervals...
What program is it and have you checked under account settings or options ?This is a hotmail account. No matter what the setting is on the account, this has NEVER happened.

If someone has a copy of my hard drive, would they be able to access my e-mail remotely?

If someone has a copy of your hard drive there's no telling what they are capable of...
How do you CONNECT to the INTERNET ? ?
Why do you suspect this is the case ? ?
How long ago did this happen ?Quite a large (I mean, REALLY large) set of viruses use techniques like this to attempt to get your password.

Do you know of Chesterfield School District? Thats where the email address belongs.

What Antivirus, Spyware, and Adware software do you have installed for protection? I have Norton antivirus installed on the computer.

This happened just the three times and it was the day before yesterday. (Monday).

I connect to the internet via internet explorer. Should I be using Firefox?
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Do you know of Chesterfield School District? Thats where the email address belongs.

[WINDOWS XP Professional, Ver 2002 svc pak 2; Gateway E6610 Intel Core 2]

Under "Scheduled tasks" ... how do i schedule the task to shut down my computer 1 hour or 45 mins from any given time?

Is this possible? Or am I just being hopeful & smoking some bad stuff... LOLWe are not promitted to promote drugs sorry, There is an easier way to do this. Walla a simple small program I like to use called Switch off. It allows you to set a time when the pc will shut down. Has differnt features an will force to close an open programs an counts down when it will shut down. Hope you find this useful.Quote

There is an easier way to do this. Walla a simple small program I like to use called Switch off. It allows you to set a time when the pc will shut down. Has differnt features an will force to close an open programs an counts down when it will shut down. Hope you find this useful.

We are not promitted to promote drugs sorry, .......

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There is an easier way to do this. Walla a simple small program I like to use called Switch off. It allows you to set a time when the pc will shut down. Has differnt features an will force to close an open programs an counts down when it will shut down. Hope you find this useful.

you can do that...or you can make a batch file(.bat) and type
Code: [Select]At (Whatever) shutdown -s -t (how many seconds) -c (comment)
(whatever) = at what time you want EX: 12:00 AM
(how many seconds) = ....how many seconds untill shutdown EX: 60 or 120
(Comment) = what ever you want to show up EX: shuting down because i said so

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There is an easier way to do this. Walla a simple small program I like to use called Switch off. It allows you to set a time when the pc will shut down. Has differnt features an will force to close an open programs an counts down when it will shut down. Hope you find this useful.

you can do that...or you can make a batch file(.bat) and type
Code: [Select]At (Whatever) shutdown -s -t (how many seconds) -c (comment)
(whatever) = at what time you want EX: 12:00 AM
(how many seconds) = ....how many seconds untill shutdown EX: 60 or 120
(Comment) = what ever you want to show up EX: shuting down because i said so

Quote from: BatchFileBasics on March 28, 2008, 04:00:28 PM

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There is an easier way to do this. Walla a simple small program I like to use called Switch off. It allows you to set a time when the pc will shut down. Has differnt features an will force to close an open programs an counts down when it will shut down. Hope you find this useful.

you can do that...or you can make a batch file(.bat) and type
Code: [Select]At (Whatever) shutdown -s -t (how many seconds) -c (comment)
(whatever) = at what time you want EX: 12:00 AM
(how many seconds) = ....how many seconds untill shutdown EX: 60 or 120
(Comment) = what ever you want to show up EX: shuting down because i said so

try that and tell me if it works


I did this....
and it didnt work..
what am i doing wrong...?

copied and pasted into a BAT file .... to my desktop...
and doubled clicked on it...

and nothing...

lol i didn't mean (whatever) literally, i mean.... heres an example:
Code: [Select]at 12:00 PM shutdown -s -t 30 -c Example

Hello,

I'm running on an admin account in windows xp pro.
When I try to use key combo for accessing to windows Run Command box, I receive this message

"Restrictions:
This OPERATION has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator."

If I open the Group Policy Editor and go check in User Configuration > Administration Templates > Start Menu and Task, all items there are "Not Configured" (same for the item called "Remove Run menu from Start Menu"). I also check for all the "NoRun" iterations in registry but am not seeing the culprit if it's there...

I did check the system's health with some tools (SpyBot-S&D, SUPERAntiSpyware, David H. Lipman's and AVZ Antiviral's Toolkit, and NOD32), but nothing obviously NEFARIOUS was found.

--
All advices very welcomeI have found the global policies to stick sometime. Or if you change one and than change it back to the Not Configured is still stays as configured. I also had the same THING happen with the regedit command.


Go in and change it to disabled.


Quote from: Spoiler on May 02, 2008, 08:21:24 AM

I have found the global policies to stick sometime. Or if you change one and than change it back to the Not Configured is still stays as configured. I also had the same thing happen with the regedit command.

Go in and change it to disabled.

You know you have to reboot after making changes to the GP. Right?

I'm in a bit of a pickle here and I need to get "UP" asap.

HP Pavilion zv5000 notebook with XP-sp2 OS and Recovery CD (and driver CD). PURCHASED Jan/05.

Internal 2.5" HDD failure (my 2nd in 36 months) - perhaps a "nasty" scribbled on it because it formats just fine on another machine. I also backed up my critical stuff before formatting. (FORMAT fails on the HP!)

But a new INSTALL (on a NEW same-size HDD) simply doesn't work... after the FORMAT completes, the Install PROGRAM complains the partition has "too much room" or some such thing. I fear the internal HDD interface is not functional.

So, to get around the internal HDD interface issues temporarily I hooked up a Firewire to a 3.5" HDD externally... and removed the internal HDD ALTOGETHER. The Install program sees the external HDD as "C:", checks it, formats it, LETS me doodle with it... but REFUSES to install XP on an EXTERNAL HDD. (I'm wondering why the install pgm loads all those drivers if it isn't going to use them somehow?)

Is there a "policy issue" with this? The following msg was presented:

[ Your computer's startup program cannot gain access to the disk containing the partition or free space you chose. Setup cannot install WIndows XP on this hard disk. -- This lack of access doesn't necessarily indicate an error condition. For example, disks attached to a SCSI adapter that wasn't installed by your computer manufacturer or to a secondary hard disk controller, are typically not visible to the startup program unless special software is used. Contact your computer or HDD manufacturer for more information. ]

Okay... where do I buy some of this "special software"? I tried the new install with the Recovery CD, and also tried a new "XP Pro" CD... both to the external. Same message! (Both are OEM software CDs.)

The "internal" IDE HDD electronics seems to have forgotten how to do a FORMAT so XP won't load there either.

Remedies? Other than this sillyness I sort of liked the Pavilion!

MattXP by design will not install to an external HDD. Seems Bill didn't want versions of his OS just floating around out there so they built it this way.
It can be done but is an enormous amount of work.

Hearing that the machine will not format a HDD is not a good sign either...
Sounds like your suspicions of the internal controller going bad are probably correct.
Sorry.So I DID stumble onto a policy issue... drat!

I can FORMAT the internal HDDs on another machine. But as soon as the Install pgm's Format/Q touches them in the HP they're suddenly unworthy.

Can't understand this. There must be some magic in the volume name, perhaps a code of some sort that hints "this drive was sold with this machine." I have 3 of these 2.5" internals I've been using as working data backups. They PERFORM flawlessly. I sacrificed one for the HP repair attempt. What I fail to understand is that I can't load XP on any of them to keep for emergencies (like this one.)

I even bought the 1G ram chip for the HP, 2 large HDDs and enclosures... and everything is just sitting around waiting...

Frustrating...
I'm still "smarting" from just finding out my 2-Year Extended Warranty only covered one year.

My laptop has problems starting up and always SAYS it has recovered from a serious ERROR when it finally starts up. Well I turned it on today for it to open all the way to my desktop then restart, which happens sometimes, and when i restarted it goes to the avertec name page right after i press power and then it goes to a black screen which says

windows cannot start because the following file is missing or corrupt- windows/system32/config/system

You can attempt to repair this file by using Windows Setup using the orginal setup CD-rom
Select "r" at the first screen to begin repair

the only THING on the first screen is it says press f2 for system utilities, where is this r?Can you boot in safemode?I cant boot anywhere, I press the on button the Avertec page comes up and then the message above comes on right away.

I did a little research on this and my understanding when i put the disc in, it should boot up differently, and from there i can press r on the keyboard to repair it..am i missing something? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=307545Do you have a genuine windows Install disk,or a system recovery disk ?

Also, which windows ?Its Windows XP. As for the either question im assuming its a system recovery disk.

Anyway, I figured out how to go in the F2 screen and boot it off a disk before the hard drive. I decided to wipe it clean, since the onyl thing I will really be losing is Office 2000. I will let you guys know what happens.Nothing wrong with a clean wipe and install once in awhile...Well, the one computer game i play that needs a cd is now saying its corrupt when trying to install

but i do think the startup problem i had orginally has something to do with the windows update screwing everything upWhere is the Game CD from ? ?
If it's a copy or a torrent etc. that might explain it.

I jus installed Shareaza for downloading Music and Movies and things like that.

I have 2. Q/As if anybody can HELP me.

Q/A 1. is
After I type in the name of what I am looking for it returns a list of diferant things say music. But it then KEEPS coming how do I stop it from searching so I can pick what I want out of the list?

I don't see a stop Botton so the list keeps moving and I can't read what I may want. PLEASE tell me if there is a stop Botton and ware it is.

Q/A 2. is
After I do a search for say a song it returns a list of diferant songs but I need help with something.
At the top of the list is little tabs that say MEDIA TYPE and under that when it returns the list of songs it should tell you if it is MP3 or WAV or things like that but it always SAYS MUSIC why please help.
And under ware it says SAMPLE RATE it just says nothing it should say like 44.1 kHz of things like that and it just say nothing.

What and I doing wrong??Have you tried Ares ? I find it to be more in line
with your questions.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ares_galaxy/

does ME have equation EDITOR 3.0, I can not find ithttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equation_Editor
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Equation Editor is a LEGACY formula editor developed by Design SCIENCE that allows users to construct math and science equations in a WYSIWYG environment. It is included in most word processors (e.g. Microsoft Word), PRESENTATION programs (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint), and many other products.

I forgot my password to login to windows xp

Is there anyway to login ?How do people forget their passwords to Windows? There must be some epidemic that causes amnesia.

I got my card just a few days back, but its amazing, I have cracked a million codes by now.
Anyway ...............I have also forgoten my password. As an explanation, it is an older computer of mine and I did change it shortly before not using it anymore. So is there a way to get in, codebreaker? I have a ton of Photos and programs I would not like to LOSE. Please someone have an answer.I guess I should also put in my laptop is a Gatway running Windows XP.Please START your own theard if nessary. We are not required to gove out information like this.all u have to do is press f8 at start up to get to the safemode feature. Once u get there u can go to settings and find security settings. There u can change or delete passwords. Once u do that turn the computer off and reboot regularly. Now you should have either a new password or not have a password at all. You'll probably need the password in order to not have oneOK that is funny. Quote from: quaxo on April 28, 2008, 08:48:12 PM

How do people forget their passwords to Windows? There must be some epidemic that causes amnesia.

I NEED run an old clipper program in a DOS SESSION and it needs ipx.com running in the session.
What DRIVER need I INSTALL to do that? It is possible to d that?
My computer runs Windows Xp SP2 and I already installed IPX/SPX windows protocol in the eternet adapter.

DOS Box didn't work.

Have you TRIED DOS Box ? ?
I believe it's still FREE.

cmd still won't stay open. Do you have Windows XP CD?I am sure I do somewhere. So I need to re-install windows? If so How can save my music files I have tons and if I lose those people in my house will go nuts. I have done a sytem restore a long time ago,so it seems like everything is on here twice my regular files and c:mybackup files. I don't know how all that works but I don't wanna end up with 3 sets of files it already takes 3 hours for a virus scan due to the fact it RUNS through the BACK UPS,the regular and the music (there is a lot of music on media player!)When you insert Windows CD, it'll give you "Repair" option. That will keep your data in tact.Okay Broni so you want me to put in the windows cd to fix not reinstall? (and I thank you again for taking time to help)Yes. Reinstall over the top would be the next step.I got that cmd window to stay open long enough to SEE it said successful I can't remember what else it said but it said successful. And I can't find my windows disk right now because I hide stuff an don't remember where I put it. It said successful after you executed some COMMAND?it never let me give a cmd it just came on for a second and the message said successful ? weird i guess
I guess, you'll have to find that Windows CDcrapola,I hate finding things! Thanks Broni,I will post back once I find it and let ya know how it goes! Hopefully it reinstalls pefectly Quote

I hate finding things

I made this project in MS DOS, I tried to run it and it worked but I wanted to print screen the page and PUT it in Microsoft word. However when I tried to paste it, it wasn't there, COMPLETELY blank. Please help me.
(I pressed the print screen in my keyboard but then when I tired to paste it in my MS word it didn't show anything)Are you saying that when you attempt to paste the Print Screen image nothing is pasted? Are you able to Print Screen anything? Hmmm. That should work just fine. Do what EgoDeath suggested and see if you can print screen anything. Are you hitting a combination of keys or just the print screen button? Try this: Depress the Print Screen Key, then open word, make sure the cursor is where you WISH to paste. Using keyboard press Ctrl + V which should paste the screen shot in the open document. If so you can save the program where ever you wish with Ctrl + S. Try pasting a screen print into Paint. Can you do that?I believe in DOS SHIFT +print screen is the command...however it will only send to printer...to save it to a file you will need an ADDON program....
I'm not 100% certain on this but it's what i remember fron the DOS days.

How do I remove a PROGRAM from the startup menu? I don't WANT it to start automatically every time I start my computer. Thanks.Open Windows Explorer...
Travel to Docs and Settings/User/Start Menu/Programs/Startup....
Right clik and delete any APPS you don't want loading.I looked here and the program that starts up automatically when starting my computer is not here. The program that is starting up is Yahoo Messenger. I don't want it starting EVERYTIME I reboot. Is there somewhere else to look? Something else I need to do?

Thanks for the advice.try looking for a settings tab on the messenger and see if you can do it there. I had to do on another computer which had aim but it's pretty much the same thing there should be a place where you can uncheck so that it won't start at start upFound it!! ThanksOn of my favorites. EM-TNT Software \ StartUp Tool. Right click any ENTRY you don't want and click Remove.

Also check out StartUpliteyour welcome solarimd

Hi,

I get the:
"Sorry for the inconvenence but windows can not start" with the option; safe mode, last KNOW config. and run windows normally.

I try them all, get the same result... which is a quick flash of BSOD and then restarts.

Now, I have a Toshiba A105-S4114 and it didn't come with a copy XP Media Center 2005 so I am really unsure how to get this to boot back up just ONCE more for me save all my important files.

I've done some research and couldn't find a solution to this anywhere unless I had that XP Media Center cd.

I was looking into, Ultimate Boot CD and things of that nature, but doesn't SEEM that would help with my issue.

Any help is GREATLY appreciated, and a solution would be a LIFE SAVER, trust me!

THANKS!One solution would be to grab one of these:



This will allow you to hookup the laptop hard drive to a desktop IDE connector where you can copy/burn your files...
Also you may be able to create your Media Center Restore CD which will take the laptop back to Day One status...
WARNING ! You will lose all your data and any programs installed after you bought the machine.

You will need to check Toshiba's site for instructions on accessing the hidden partition that contains the Restore files.Ah yes, never would have thought of that.

Seems like a HASSLE to buy and wait for shipping and take apart everything, but thank god that there is a for sure safe route for my files and stuff!

Btw, my laptop did come with a "Recovery and Applications/Drivers DVD" which would restore to "Out of Box State" so at least that won't be a problem.

Is there annny other route to solving this issue?

Thanks a lot patio!Any computer store in your area should have these...about 8 to 10 bucks so why wait for shipping ?
Most laptop drives are not too difficult to remove...usually it's an access panel with one or 2 screws.

It's the safest solution for retrieving your data since the system will not boot.So I GOT the part, and I am trying to get the adapter off the end of the Toshiba laptop harddrive to expose the 44 pins on the end of it, and CAN NOT get it off for the life of me.

Honestly, it's going to end up being broken, any tips?The drive should basically slide out, there might be a pull tab. Verify that you have removed all the screws. If you have a digital camera, you might consider taking a photo so we get a better idea of what is going on.

Image:
http://support.gateway.com/s/manuals/mobile/8508773/images/450sx4hd.jpg
I have the harddrive out already, but in order to get that adapter from my laptop hd to the desktop ide I need to expose the 44-pins on my laptop hd, and from doing research, seems like the store bought laptops all have adapters on the end of those pins.

I will be posting a photo if that wasn't clear enough, sorry, but have a busy day

Thanks for the help!

I was digging thru the closet and came across an OLD computer of mine. I realized it has a couple of hundred old photos saved on it that I do not have copies of anywhere else. I am trying to transfer the photos to my new computer but I cannot get the old computer to recognize a thumb drive or the floppy drive and it has no burner. Its a really old system using win98SE. I am getting a message at start up that says "windows\system\crtdll.dll file is MISSING. I would reinstall the missing file but cannot find a win98 disk. Could this message be the cause of the floppy drive not working or not recognizing the thumb drive? Is there any other way to maybe transfer the photos without the older computer having internet SERVICE? Thanks for your HELP .Win98se does not have a driver for USB devices. Your old system will not be able to recognise your thumb drive unless you have a driver which can be installed.

Can you remove the hard drive from the old computer and connect it to a more modern system? Either:
(a) slave it and copy the files or
(b) connect it as an external drive using an adapter?

Crtdll.dll is part of Windows and can be downloaded from many internet sites.

Welcome to the CH forums.




Hooking that drive up as a slave drive in a working machine is your best bet as Dusty suggested...