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I'm running into a strange problem: I'm using a NEW-to-me refurbished computer. It is a HP Compaq with Windows XP Pro and SP3. The computer works great! No problems except when I try to play LotRO (Lord of the Rings Online). The internet connection seems to remain good until I LAUNCH LotRO.

What is going on: Every time I launch LotRO and log into my character I may have one or two minutes and then I receive a connection failure message "The connection to the server has been lost" and the Wireless Network Connection says "acquiring network address".

I'm noticing something else the fan runs way fast and at a high pitched sound when I launch LotRO and other programs like Windows Media Player, Nero, etc.
I'm wondering if the fan is about to go out OR is something running hot causing the fan to work over time?

I've got all the Windows updates installed.

I'm willing to listen and try any advice I can get.

Thanks in advance.


Edit: Not the greatest computer but hope I can get it to work out for now:

Tech Support Guy System INFO Utility version 1.0.0.1

OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 3, 32 bit

Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz, x86 Family 15 Model 3 Stepping 4

Processor Count: 1

RAM: 2039 Mb

Graphics Card: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller, 96 Mb

Hard Drives: C: Total - 37290 MB, Free - 8499 MB; D: Total - 39016 MB, Free - 35425 MB;

Motherboard: Hewlett-Packard, 085Ch, , USW403061Q




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I launch LotRO and other programs like Windows Media Player, Nero, etc.

i am in need of major help....

i had a built in (administrator account)

I then MADE a PROFILE account (silly of me)
after doing so i cant switch back and forth between accounts... i only see my profile account

all my information is on my built in account

I LOOKED in the computer log user account database its still there but how do i get under it?
Can i delete my new profile and it will automatically go back to the built in?OS?Quote from: Allan on August 20, 2011, 02:09:38 PM

OS?

When you reboot don't you have the option to log in to the admin account?

Everytime I open or restart my computer, this stuff SHOWS in my desktop any can help me.It was happened after I download the RF online game, (PMB.exe - Bad Image - The application or DLL C:\Program Files\Pando Networks\Media Booster\BugSplat.dll is not a valid Windows image. Please check this against your installation diskette) I am inserting a picture.

Thank you

[regaining space - attachment DELETED by admin]Download and run Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel (http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml)

LOOK for an ENTRY for the program in question, uncheck it, reboot.Thank you Allan.... You're welcome. And assuming you've now solved the issue you can right-click on the item in Startup Control Panel and choose "DELETE" to completely remove it from the startup location.THANK YOU so much Allan

I use Nuance Dragon Naturally Speaking 11.5 which uses Flexnet Software Manager to check for and download updates. It doesn't work in DNS and when I run 'Software Manager' or 'Software Updates' from Start Men/All Programs, I get two IE script ERRORS. I have ATTACHED screenshots of both errors to this post. Nuance TRIED very hard but couldn't solve it and Flexnet don't support it if installed by another provider! The file both errors refer to ui.htm which is in the correct folder. In order to get the latest update from Nuance, I had to install DNS on a backup Win XP Home installation on the C drive (my system disk is on the F drive). DNS 'Check for updates' worked fine on that C system!
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated by me (And Nuance!!)

Tony

[regaining space - attachment deleted by admin]Hi and welcome to COMPUTER Hope!

To get rid of IE script errors, you MAY turn it off. Just give it a try!

What is the version of your Internet Explorer?

In my IE 8, these are the steps to turn off the Scripting Debugger:

• Open Internet Explorer.
• On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
• On the Advanced tab, check the following:
  
  • Disable script debugging (Internet Explorer) check box
  • Disable script debugging (other) check box
• Then click Apply, then click OK.

My system always STOPPED at welcome page and if fortunaly with a SLUGGISH movement boot to desktop system will be HANGING and moving slowly.
SUSPECTION: my os is out of date and needs to be repair.what are the procedures?PLEASE EXPLAIN your problem IN DETAIL.

hello hackers..any body knows how to trace computer in its exact location?i used some website but the location is not exact..is it possible to trace computer in its exact location?
I doubt you can without sophisticated GOVERNMENT equipment, and you can only trace an IP address's location to the last ISP link. Go to http://ipaddr.es/ip-address-lookup.php and hit Go.dude it doesn't work.. Quote from: punk_sot on September 21, 2011, 02:42:49 AM

is it possible to trace computer in its exact location?

dude it doesn't work..

...This usually can only happen if you have what is known as a "Static IP", which is an IP address which never changes. If you are using a cable modem, you probably have one. However if you have DSL or Dial-up you likely have a "Dynamic IP" which changes from time to time...

What makes you think cable modems have static IP's & DSL's have dynamic IP's?

BTW, your public IP is shown in my signature.

Just wondering what 'sot' stood for...........as its the initials of where i live !

hello hackers..any body knows how to trace computer in its exact location?i used some website but the location is not exact..is it possible to trace computer in its exact location?

Dear All,

I have a problem related to dial up connection.
1. I installed a software from this site http://vpn.huawei.com/en/download/spes6.3.10.exe
2 It blocked my dial up connection through some policy
3 Now when i connect my dial up connection it get disconnected as soon as it connects.

Pls help me out Huawei makes a variety of communication products. What was this software you were downloading and for what purpose?

Have you tried uninstalling it?I have uninstalled it all. It is the software for logging into employee intranet services which i have downloaded onto my personal pc and since then my wireless modem connects to dial up INTERNET and get disconnects as soon as it connects.You SURE you do not mean connecting wireless to the DSL modem that is connected to your phone line??Acutally the software link i have given above is relating to computer port management so it has blocked my the usage of USB drive in my PC. In case of doubt download the software and install into the PC and you will know the problem. But be sure that you must have that technical expertise to solve the poblem by your own otherwise you need to install a fresh copy of windows in ur pcYou insist on asking Helpers both here and in chat to DLoad install and run an .exe to figure out what your issue is on your end...
For security reasons as i stated 3 days ago this probably ain't gonna happen...
If you had done a wipe and CLEAN install as i also suggested 3 days ago your issue would be solved.

I'm tempted to CLOSE this...but i'll leave it open for the time being in case any others have seen this issue.
I do not trust the Co. or their product BTW...

patio.
Moderator.

hi! GUD noon!! I WORKED now in a Municipality. Every time i'm gonna open facebook it wo'nt because it was said that the domain is BLOCK. Is there any ways/way how to open this site? How? tnxI suggest you don't violate the laws of your workplace. If there is a ban on facebook, please don't attempt to use it.


You could try doing a GOOGLE search for what you want.Topic Closed.

I get this MESSAGE all the time lately like when I go to the 2nd page in computer HOPE it comes on.[The connection was reset
the connection to the server was reset while the page was loading]
The NETWORK connection is ok and firefox is in the exception list in the firewall.
IE seems to WORK a little better but not great either.
Jacobixxx8Wired or wireless?I have wildblue for an 1nternet server I have a ROUTER but am wired
Jacobixxx8Call WilldBlue and demand a replacement router...Sometimes I have timeout errors and reset errors, too-a simple reboot of the router (and modem) might help.

Question: hi. after my cumputer was knocked off the desk by one of my cats, it would not boot up, was not a HERD fall, hit a box first then tumbled to the floor

1. it powers up - but does not boot up - the yellow light at the push button comes on, but does not go to green.

2. the small led on the mother board light up and fan on CPU runs

3. I've replaced the mother board but did not fix it,

4. fiddled around with master and slave hard drive, did not make any difference

5. tried the system resoration disk that came with the computer - no effect

6. I suspect the drop caused damage to the hard drive but this is only a guess,and short of getting a new hard drive, I cant persue this at this time, but as said I attempted the use the slave drive after making is a master by changing the junper, but no luck

7. the keyboard briefly lights up when powering up the computer but the lights do not stay on, the monitor light blinks but monitor does not go on

any suggestions thanksThe hd is susceptible to severe jarring. Were both drive internal? If so, it's not unlikely both suffered damage.Try booting from CD or USB. That might tell you what is still working on the unit.attempted with the origional OS disk, light on CD drive goes on but otherwise no change - still blank screen, no beeps, no grunting of loading OS, no lights on keyboard- tried several diffent HD but am not sure what condition they are inPut in ONLY the current boot HDD for that machine jumpered as Master...
At this point it's a proccess of elimination...
Double check all connections while hooking up the drive and remove and re-seat vid card and RAM chips with all power disconnected...Installed a new hard drive, new CPU in addition to the prior mother board replacement, and still no change - fan runs, but no screen on monitor, the indicator light on the computer, at the on switch stays rellow INSTEAD of going to green, reseated the vid card So far, it looks like the only new things you haven't put in are the power supply, CD drive, RAM, and video card. All but the CD drive can prevent a computer from booting. Generally, RAM and video will produce a beep code as well (not always though).

First, follow Patio's advice of again reseating everything and only with the one hard drive, and double check all the connections (hard drive cable and power cables).

If the computer still isn't giving you the POST, even after you've changed the motherboard, hard drive and CPU, I would suspect the power supply was possibly damaged in the fall. A damaged power supply can appear to work normally, making fans spin and such, but COULD in fact have a problem. Do you have another power supply you could put in there for testing PURPOSES?

Aside from what you've already changed, I can't think of anything else that could have been damaged in the fall. It's unlikely the RAM was damaged, as the jarring would have only knocked a chip out at most, but not likely damaged it to the point it wouldn't work.

My wife's old desktop computer DIED. (I think it is the motherboard.) It ran on Windows XP. I took the hard drive from my wife's computer and put it in a second computer as the d drive, hoping to copy the FILES to an external drive. The second computer had a ribbon connector that fit the old drive perfectly. I can copy the files located in the Shared Documents FOLDER to the external drive, but not any of the files in the user accounts. When I select any of the folders representing the 3 user accounts, the MESSAGE "No Access" appears. When I initially set up my wife's computer, the various user accounts had no password to log-in with the EXCEPTION of the administrator account which I also do not have access to. Does anyone have any ideas how I can gain access the the old drive (now a d drive) either using windows or dos commands? Thanks!Take Ownership...Thanks for the article. When I get home I'll give it a try.Anytime...
Welcome Aboard ! !

Using Firefox.
Windows XP
word documents are affected.
Never happenned b4. and has only happenned in the last couple of days and nothing I OPEN can be amended or added to.
The cursor is flickering but the keyboard doesnt respond on the document .
I did search but couldnt find this?
I can work on notebook by the way.What version of Office are using, and have you installed a trial version which has expired? If a trial version has expired, you are unable to edit documents.


Quote from: dreadlocklover on August 21, 2011, 01:54:49 PM

I can work on notebook by the way.

Maybe he means Notepad. The program

OK, so this is a bit of an embarrassing question...

I travel a lot for work and take a company laptop with me. On a recent trip I plugged in my own USB flash drive to LOOK at some... erm ... adult pictures and videos. Will this leave any trace on the hard drive of the laptop?

I watched some AVI files in media player and also PLAYED around with EDITING some JPEGs in microsoft paint. Everything was opened from and saved to the USB drive - but will it leave any files on the hard drive of the host computer?

If it helps, the computer is an older model Sony Vaio and itruns Windows XP.

Hope you can HELP, as I'd much rather my boss didn't find out I've been looking at porn!!Parental Guidance is Advised Quote from: tisa6363 on September 19, 2011, 07:48:47 PM

OK, so this is a bit of an embarrassing question...

I travel a lot for work and take a company laptop with me. On a recent trip I plugged in my own USB flash drive to look at some... erm ... adult pictures and videos. Will this leave any trace on the hard drive of the laptop?

I watched some avi files in media player and also played around with editing some JPEGs in microsoft paint. Everything was opened from and saved to the USB drive - but will it leave any files on the hard drive of the host computer?

If it helps, the computer is an older model Sony Vaio and itruns Windows XP.

Hope you can help, as I'd much rather my boss didn't find out I've been looking at porn!!

gud am sir,i have problem regarding this pop-up notice in task bar,(windows system ERROR ipconflict),i was having 2 desktop computer in one dsl cable line,try to configure thru ipconfig-cmd-ipconfig /release-renew but still the same.i'd check my thompson router configuration DHCP
. with diff.ip addresses but still i can't connect w/another comp.i know that each computer has its own ip address,is it possible to have 2 comp. in one cable one at a time i'm USING it, and how to configure it?thanks...deeply appriciated. What model is the Thompson Router? Are you sure that you have set it to DHCP instead of static IP?Quote from: renebhoy0210 on August 20, 2011, 04:24:33 PM

is it possible to have 2 comp. in one cable one at a time i'm using it, and how to configure it?thanks...deeply appriciated.

ip address: xxx.xxx.x.xx
always use the same ip address: yes

always use the same ip address: yes

,i was having 2 desktop computer in one dsl cable line

so.. i went to the screen properties then to the settings and i pushed the nr. 2 screen and SELECTED apply... and now i can't do anything, the screen has no shortcuts, when i push on properties NOTHING happens... how can i go back to the screen 1? Try booting into SAFEMODE and ADJUSTING the settings.

Other than that, need more information on the system specs.so what i found about the computer : Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.50GHz 2.50 GHz, 512 MB of RAM.. i found this when i was in safe mode. i don't understand a thing about this ... Is it a laptop? Pre-built desktop? Custom built desktop? Model?

Did you try adjusting the video settings while in safemode?it's a personal computer with a pre-built desktop. model is mag innovision 568.
no i didn't do that because there was no option available to do it. In safemode, RIGHT click the desktop and select "properties"

I can't import the bookmarks from MOZILLA firefox.
When I click on export & imports I get the{import from another BROWSER } grayed out.
Got any ideas?
jacobixxx8What are you TRYING to do? Import bookmarks from FF on another computer?
HTTP://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Importing%20bookmarks%20and%20other%20data%20from%20other%20browsers?s=import+bookmarks&as=sThanks for the time.
No,I'm just trying to import from ff to ie
bookmarks to my favorites in IE.It's grayed out where you click from another browser.I can import from IE to FF ok.
jacobixxx8Why don't you export your FF bookmarks as an html file and then use "import from file" in IE, assuming that isn't greyed out.
thanks Salmon,
That worked GOOD but what I didn't know was you have to
click on all bookmarks to get to import & export.
Solved completly
Jacobixxx8

Hi, I got window xp , few days ago, I was connected the philips spz2000 web cam to my computer, after I was DOWNLOADED the driver, the computer SHUT down suddenly and couldn't start again , then i was decided to reload the system, however, when it was start to copy the files,the message came up, it was said that it couldn't copy the files, I either to try again or skip to copy the files, I had tried to do both and the result were same, I couldn't continue to reload the system. Please help! Thank you.Are you SAYING you want to format the drive and install XP from scratch? If that's the case, boot to your XP CD, delete the partition, recreate it, format and install.Thanks for your replied, I did what you ADVICE, however, when it was trying to format, the message was keep saying couldn't copy the files and couldn't carry on reload the system, can you think of anything to solve the problem?Has the hard drive been dropped? What is the model of your computer? You might have to take the hard drive out and format it with a working computer to see what happens....Are you booting to the CD? Is it an original, retail XP CD? What is the EXACT message you get and at what point do you get it?Hi, the hard drive hadn't been dropped, I was tried put in another hard drive in to reload the system, however the same message appear again, I did try to skip it as the message SUGGEST me to skip to copy the file,then the message came up again but said couldn't copy the other files!,thanks!
Quote from: Transfusion on August 25, 2011, 06:24:58 AM

Has the hard drive been dropped? What is the model of your computer? You might have to take the hard drive out and format it with a working computer to see what happens....

Please help me here. I have been having several technical issues with a SCSIPORT error. This HAPPENS mainly when I try to use my Age of Empires II or install C&C Red Alert.

This are the SPECS of my computer:

Operating System
MS Windows XP PROFESSIONAL 32-bit SP3
CPU
Intel Pentium 4 520
Prescott 90nm Technology
RAM
1.0GB
Motherboard
Foxconn 661 7MI (SOCKET 775)
Graphics
W1953 @ 1024x768
SiS 661FX
Hard Drives
78GB Seagate ST380815 AS SCSI Disk Device (Unknown Interface)
Optical Drives
ATAPI iHAS124 Y SCSI CdRom Device

At the moment I don't have most of the information of the BSOD, but I will POST it when I have it.It's an HP issue...
See Here...

the image says it all. normal is tht size on disk is always larger

this is proprties of all files in C drive (winxppro sp3)I don't think you know what the English word "debunking" means. Never mind. Files are written on disks in small fixed areas called clusters. If you use NTFS it's probably 512 bytes in size for each cluster. A 1024 byte file will take up 2 clusters. A 1025 byte file will take up 3 clusters. The remainder of the 3RD cluster is called slack space. That image shows 0.20 GB total slack space.

Quote from: Salmon Trout on AUGUST 27, 2011, 06:35:25 AM

I don't think you know what the English word "debunkinge file will take up 3 clusters. The remainder of the 3rd age shows 0.20 GB total slack space.

what ur implying is the inverse of my post

Yes that's right. I didn't notice. Sorry! Possibly you are using NTFS compression?

Can anybody tell me if they have had the same problem that I have had regarding the start and end notifications in I.E or FF browsers or in the My Documents Folder, I like to hear the confirmation sound when navigating to and fro between folders and when clicking on a link for INSTANCE, this has happened to me before but over a YEAR ago the sound then just returned severall months later, the same has happened again the other day!! Any ideas anybody?

Ashfield.Did you try going to your Control Panel-Sounds and Audio Devices-Sounds tab-then choose from Program Events for Systems Sound? There is also a Windows service startup that might be disabled that you need to check.
1.Click Start and the Run, Enter
2.Type services.msc - Enter.
3. Look for Windows Audio(check if its startup type is in Automatic).
4.If not, double-click Windows Audio and choose Automatic Startup type.
5. Make sure to hit Apply-Ok.Hi Jason2074, checked your advise and auto is ENABLED, all other sounds work fine its just the back/forward sounds that have stoped once again!

ashfieldQuote

Did you try going to your Control Panel-Sounds and Audio Devices-Sounds tab-then choose from Program Events for Systems Sound?

back/forward sounds that have stoped once again!

Win XP Home SP.3

In the past week my system has CRASHED three times with exactly the same bsod. Details extracted from the minidump by BlueScreenView are shown below.

Any guidance as to a fix please?

TIA

==================================================
Dump File : Mini091011-01.dmp
Crash Time : Sat 10/09/2011 20:06:33
Bug Check String : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x100000d1
Parameter 1 : 0x00003316
Parameter 2 : 0x00000002
Parameter 3 : 0x00000000
Parameter 4 : 0xf71fc507
Caused By Driver : USBPORT.SYS
Caused By Address : USBPORT.SYS+6507
File Description : USB 1.1 & 2.0 Port Driver
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108)
PROCESSOR : 32-bit
Crash Address : USBPORT.SYS+6507
Stack Address 1 : USBPORT.SYS+c362
Stack Address 2 : USBPORT.SYS+d3c6
Stack Address 3 : USBPORT.SYS+14350
Computer Name :
FULL Path : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini091011-01.dmp
Processors Count : 1
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 2600
Dump File Size : 90,112
==================================================
That error is typically caused by bad or conflicting drivers. Have you recently updated any drivers?

1) Look in device manager - any errors?
2) Check for an updated chipset driver
3) Check for a bios update

Let's go from there.Thank you Allan.

No driver updates installed for many months and then only for a generic modem. I've tried uninstalling that driver but because the system CRASHES spasmodically cannot be sure that driver was the cause. If no crash for another week I'll reinstall the driver and go from there. No crash for 5 days.

1. No device manager errors.

2. Chipset driver update found but the Intel Driver Update Utility carries this warning The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility provides functionality for AGP and USB, not drivers for AGP or USB. DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS UTILITY IF YOUR DEVICE MANUFACTURER IS RECOMMENDING IT TO CORRECT AN "AGP DRIVER," "AGP GART," OR "USB DRIVER" ISSUE; IT WILL NOT CORRECT YOUR ISSUE.

3. Bios update not found..

Try disabling onboard USB controllers on your BIOS settings(if available). Does it still bluescreens? You could ALSO use SystemFile Checker to check for any errors. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic43051.htmlDoes the blue screen error randomly or when you are performing a specific function (or when a usb device is connected)?Bsods occur randomly whether or not there is a usb device connected, but no bsod now for nine days. I will reinstall the modem driver shortly and see what happens.

Thanks.

hi can U TELL me if it is FIX or laptopWhat? This THREAD died 6 weeks ago.

Okay, you're still not answering the question. Are you actually booting to the CD? If so, take us STEP BY STEP through what you see on the screen and what you do.yes im booting to the cd.

1 press any key to booot cd
2 cd starts set up
3 choice of clean set up or PRESSING R to repair
4 if clean set up is chosen, goes to user agreement, accept user agreement and then bsod
5 if pressing R to repair asked to choose which windows installation to repair choose the C;/ once choosen bsod againThen it's a hardware issue almost for sure...
What new hardware/drivers have changed since this PC worked ? ?im not sure as im attempting to fix it for a friend, i shall ask him tommorrow

in the mean time anything i can try?Well, you can check the RAM and the hd:

To check the ram, download MEMTEST (http://memtest.org/). Burn it to a cd using a DEDICATED .iso BURNING utility (http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm), make sure the cd drive is at the top of the boot order in bios, then boot to the newly created cd and run the utility.

To check the hd, go to the website of the hd manufacturer and download their diagnostic utility. Burn it to cd, boot to it and run it.Additional information for that error can be found HereQuote from: jason2074 on July 31, 2011, 10:56:45 PM

Additional information for that error can be found Here

Anybody can help me, ipod2 mac apple cant connet to wifi... only WPA, WP2, Interprises.... my router has only Personal...


Where I can find the Radius Server IP?

Help me please"Personal" on your router MEANS that it is using WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK(not enterprise, which requires a radius server.) Your iPod touch should show your router's SSID on the WiFi list-just tap on it and enter your password.only enterprise is in ipod touch... no PSK.....no SSID found...only Name then security...when I tried to other router, password request appear....i can connectIs your router wireless?


Check your router configuration from your PC to MAKE sure wireless is set up properly:


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The standard default IP addresses for routers are 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1

This is dependant on the make and model of the router.

The default login is usually a variation of "admin".
It may be login admin, password admin
It may be login blank, password admin
It may be login admin, password blank.

If they don't WORK, check your router's manufacturer's site.

Of COURSE both the IP address and admin passwords can be changed, so yours may not even be close to them. Worst CASE scenario would be to do a hard reset of the router, putting it back to it's factory default state... Meaning no wireless security, but it would revert back to factory default login as well.

Look up the manufacturer's website and you should be able to find the support documentation for your specific router.

You should change your router's default username and password.
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from http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070919195030AAaEMYa

Hi, I can not get in to my dell operating system. the system boots up passed the dell logo and the bar completes, though it will not go into the operating system. there is this black screen with
[Be_$/Be_$]_ the ending cursor is blinking. i can not get into safe mode i can only press f2 or f12. i do not know what to do on those stages those are the system set up or one time boot menu. please. I already took out my memory CARD and replaced it not with NEW ones just in different locations.. i check my MESSAGES regularly. please help. I can not afford insurance on my computer and i check my messages through my phn. Read here on how to use dell's system setup -> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim5150/en/sm/syssetup.htm
You MAY need to recall as to what changes/updates that have cause this problem. Have you tried reloading default setup? ALSO try reseatting the HD connection and make sure it is firmly secured.
Hi
if you have the os try to reinstall again
if it doesnt please let me know

thanksQuote from: moka on August 28, 2011, 05:45:59 PM

Hi
if you have the os try to reinstall again
if it doesnt please let me know

thanks

I MUST have screwed up and deleted dll files when I was UNINSTALLING my BROTHER printer. I finally TRACKED down a credible fix. I used a Windows XP disc and ran sfc/scannow. It says I'm missing dll files but, the disc doesn't match the one that I used to install the OS (I don't know where it is). Can I determine what files I need and add them w/o that disc?http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=3103.0

How to prevent this and get it WORKING normally again ? Once I decline to re-INSTALL Excel, the SS opens and I can proceed. I think it is happening for other programs too, but it's with SSs that I notice it most.Are the "other programs" Microsoft Office components such as WORD, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, etc? Do you actually have an MS Office install disk?


Sounds like a Trial version that has timed out...

My parents have a 5+ year old HP desktop (might be closer to 10 years old, actually). It has Windows XP sp3, 2GB of ram, and around an 80gb hard drive. I believe they have Mcafee AV. Yesterday my dad was surfing the internet when the AV told him it discovered some viruses and it deleted them. TODAY, however, when we went to turn on the computer, it would not start up. The computer goes through the initial diagnostics, very quickly, and then goes to a black screen with a blinking cursor. It doesn't move from there.

I've already used a Linux live CD and everything from the CD worked fine. I was able to connect to the internet, the monitor displayed everything fine, etc. I was even able to mount my hard drive and view the files on it. So it doesn't seem to be a problem with the RAM, video card, hard drive.

I've used the Windows Recovery Console and had it write a new boot sector. However, when I tried to get it to give me a new master boot record, it warned me that this may leave my partitions inaccessible so I did not GO along with that.

I've tried using a program called ERD Commander 5, which allowed me to do a minimal system RESTORE, but that did not fix the problem. I also used the program to scan system files for corruption but it did not find any.

Any suggestions on what I can try further, save for a fresh install of Windows or something else that will wipe my data and programs, is greatly appreciated.Well, that's not a hardware related issue since your Linux Distro is working perfectly on your computer. So, I bet that some startup files were infected, then McAfee deleted them but these were vital for Windows to boot and now they are missing.

Use the Live CD to back up all your important files to an external HDD or a Flash Drive, just in case. Did you try to insert your Windows CD/DVD and attempt to repair your Windows installation?I don't have a real Windows installation CD, I just have one I made myself previously from the computer's i386 file. I'm not really sure what to do from the command prompt with it. I have a set of 2 DVDs titled HP System Recovery but it says it will restore the operating system and all applications to their original state but would leave data alone. I was hoping to fix this with everything in tact but that probably won't happen. I can use my laptop to store a backup of the hard drive from the desktop. However, if some files are still infected, would copying them over on to my laptop cause the virus to spread?If you copy files that are already infected, then it will. There are anti-virus apps for Linux as well, so that you can scan your computer while you are using the Live CD. Re-formatting your hard drive by using the Restore Disc (after you get backup) wouldn't sound that bad however.

Also, you can give "Trinity Rescue Kit" a try. It's a Linux Live CD with many apps (including Anti-Viruses) that will help you repair your Windows Installation. See http://trinityhome.org/I've been using Trinity Rescue Kit, actually. It found more viruses and it said it quarantined them but then I think it deleted them. I was stupid and didn't save a list of the files but I believe some were system files from the windows/system32 folder.Quote from: lakerzz8 on August 26, 2011, 02:57:31 PM

I've been using Trinity Rescue Kit, actually. It found more viruses and it said it quarantined them but then I think it deleted them. I was stupid and didn't save a list of the files but I believe some were system files from the windows/system32 folder.

i have a lot of stuff i have put on CD. And for some reason know when i put them in my drive they say there is nothing on them. What am i doing wrong. what do i do to solve it.When you burn a project to CD/DVD you have to finalise the burn...otherwise the CD shows as empty...
What app are you burning with ? ?
I presume that your statement "for some reason know" (that know =now) . That being so the current situation is "new" and that they previously could be read. Is that true? Are you trying to read them on the same computer that they were created on? Plus patio's question.
truenorthi did not burn anything i formatted the disc and put the files on them know when i look at them they say there empty and not sure if it was this computer or anotherWith RESPECT are we dealing with a mother tongue (yours) that is other than English? The reason i ask this question is your statement "i did not burn anything i formatted the disc and put the files on them". What you have just DESCRIBED is "burning " to a disc. Taking a blank cd(-R;+R or RW ) and with the use of a software program placing data (could be music/data/video) on the disc (recorded to the disc via an optical device such as what is commonly referred to as a "cd burner". Is that not what you did? By your process have you EVER been able to read from such a disc? truenorthyes i was able to view the cd in the past and i am pretty sure it was on another computerhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/321641#letmefixit


From the Microsoft site-"How to troubleshoot common problems that occur when a Windows-XP based computer cannot read a burned CD/DVD."Only a suggestion:

Never use RW disks. They may only be readable on the drive that wrote them and with the software that wrote them.

Use CD-R (ROM) disks and always finalize them, when done writing.
Don't even use Multi-Session..... again that can get real iffy (hazardous).

Only use a well known and trusted burning software like "Nero" for the most reliable recording (Burn),
that's reliable to read on any CD/DVD drive anywhere.

This suggestion is based on my many years of experience with CD's and DVD's. (20+ years)
That includes BAD experiences as well as good ones. I gave away the last RW disks that I had in the house.

Good Luck!


What's all this stuff about "burning" disks? Yes, I know about Nero Burning Rom, etc. But has everybody else on here forgotten about UDF, the Windows Drive Letter Access thing? Packet writing, where you "format" an R or an RW disk and just drag stuff to it in the Windows GUI? Could be Nero InCD or the Windows XP I think the OP is probably TELLING the truth when he says they didn't "burn" anything. Most PC systems from Dell, HP, IBM, SONY and Toshiba come with DLA pre-installed or prepared for installation.

bigrideman, the disks may have become unreadable. If you did use the drag and drop CDRW method I mentioned above, then there are tools you can try, including MiniTool Power Data Recovery which has a free version which supports UDF

http://www.powerdatarecovery.com/download.html



ST-never thought of that.Let's hope you are right (and that the O/P comes back to clarify). truenorthIsoBuster works great for retrieving dat on both types of burned CD's...no matter what app is used.
Not sure there is still a Free version floating around there so search it out.

Hello, I have a computer with Configuration:
D101 GGC m/b, 512 RAM, 17 '' Flatron monitor,processer Intel 3.0.., etc.
my computer is not working properly.., Whenever i run some heavy software it shows blue error screen(Some hardware failure).., casual software's run ok for some time, but after some time computer gets restart. USB have been disabled automatically.. but the usb drives run ok on other computers, When i join it to my pc it asks me to format it.. Please help me..QUOTE from: raj321 on September 13, 2011, 11:11:21 AM

Hello, I have a computer with Configuration:
D101 GGC m/b, 512 RAM, 17 '' Flatron monitor,processer Intel 3.0.., etc.
my computer is not working properly.., Whenever i run some heavy software it shows blue error screen(Some hardware failure).., casual software's run ok for some time, but after some time computer gets restart. USB have been disabled automatically.. but the usb drives run ok on other computers, When i join it to my pc it asks me to format it.. Please help me..

If this is the first time you have restarted after installing additional hardware, remove the hardware and restart again.

If the message continues to appear, select the Last Known Good option when you restart. If there is no Last Known Good configuration, try using the Emergency Repair Disk.

The INVALID_PROCESS_DETACH_ATTEMPT bug check has a value of 0x00000006.

The following actions might prevent an error like this from happening again:

1. Download and install updates and device drivers for your computer from Windows Update.
2. Scan your computer for computer viruses.
3. Check your hard disk for errors.

Quote from: Salmon Trout on August 30, 2011, 10:23:58 AM

It is PROBABLY better to avoid comments of this sort, if you want to get useful help. It is always OPEN to you to claim a refund of your joining FEE if you are not satisfied.

Sudden power outage. Black SCREEN with blinking cursor. Windows would not boot. Put in CD of Windows xp. Hit R for repair, got dos cursor. TYPED in chkdsk/r. That ran and then At the command prompt typed fixboot and hit ENTER ("Y" to agree to perform command)
Then type fixmbr and hit ENTER ("Y" to agree to perform command)
Typed EXIT. Goes into Windows Welcome screen to continue install(I didn't want to reinstall!). But I continued on to see if this MIGHT be a way to repair.
Then get a msg on the screen The file 'ialmnt5.sys' on Intel(R) Extreme Graphics Windows 2000/XP Installation Disk needed.
Even if I had the disk for that, the computer is now frozen and cannot do anything (not even ctrl/alt/delete). Can you tell me what I can do without having to go through a whole reinstall? I am new to this and really need help.
Dell Windows XP Home Edition.
Thanks!
TTake the CD out of the drive. Power down. Start back up. What happens?I get the Dell logo->windows screen then "SETUP is being restarted...." Then the msg "Please insert windows xp home ed service pack 2 cd". I do that and it runs "Preparing installation" that runs for maybe 5-10 mins then Then get a msg on the screen "The file 'ialmnt5.sys' on Intel(R) Extreme Graphics Windows 2000/XP Installation Disk needed." and it freezes. It will not read any CDs in the drive and cannot do anything (not even ctrl/alt/delete).
PLUS it will not power down. I unplugged the power in the back to shut it down.Try booting into safe mode. Can you do that?What model Dell? Is the XP an OEM Dell CD?
The ialmnt5.sys file is a driver file for video cards. That means that you need to find the correct file for your video card.
Your best bet of doing that is to just re-install your manufacturer’s video card drivers by go saft mod and go Device manager finding VGA driver and uninstall it or Disable for test.

Other hand May your windows have update to SP 2 or 3 and u got CD Windows XP to may conflict with patches or other drivers on each of Windows XP Home.

Thank.

hi there. I've a problem with my laptop. It's a dell LATITUDE 6400. It has a sticker SAYING it was built for windows vista but I've installed xp on it. It was working fine then the other day when I turned it on it does the first dell screen then goes to a black screen wit a COUPLE of lines of writing. That's normal for it but it stops there and goes no further.

I've stuck in my windows disk but it just goes to the screen asking what partition i want to install windows on. I've stuck in a disk with ubuntu on it and I can boot up with that and see the files on the hard disk are still accessible. So I think the drive itself is ok.

I've also tried holding F8 when it's BOOTING up but it doesn't go into safe mode.

What can I try to fix this?

thanks When you switched to XP did you re-install XP drivers for that model # ? ?See Here...hi guys. thanks for the posts. i did install the correct drivers as i said it was workin fine for about 5 months and just suddenly stopped. any ideasTry with this link:
http://askubuntu.com/questions/6486/how-to-dual-boot-with-windows-xp-and-partition

Hi, I've had problems with Trojan viruses on my computer (Dell Inspiron 1300). A system restore seemed to fix it but I was warned not to access my bank account online until I had wiped the hard disk.

I was told recently that I could copy the OS onto recordable CDs prior to wiping the hard drive and that it would be a far easier process than using the discs that came with the computer. Is this the best thing to do? I've never had to reinstall before. Quote from: Ismenia on September 14, 2011, 10:20:52 AM

I was told recently that I could copy the OS onto recordable CDs prior to wiping the hard drive and that it would be a far easier process than using the discs that came with the computer. Is this the best thing to do?

A system restore seemed to fix it but I was warned not to access my bank account online until I had wiped the hard disk.

I would never trust an image made from an infected machine...

What apps did you run to clean it out ? ?

When it comes to wiping the hard disk some online guides say to use DBAN. Is this necessary/preferable to using the OS's own methods.

1/Check HDD USING CHKDSK /r/f

2/Then try REPLACE with these file that copy from new machine from C:
-AUTOEXEC
-Boot
-CONFIG
-IO
-MSDOS
-NTDETECT
-ntldr

thank

These are some troubleshooting TIPS to try if the problem suddenly occurred and you have not made any modifications or changes to your system hardware.

1-Ensure no CD/DVD or Floppy disks are inserted when attempting to boot.

2-Unplug any connected USB storage devices. CAMERAS, Phones and iPods have been known to cause this boot problem as well.

3-Ensure that your system BIOS lists the hard DRIVE as one of the boot devices. In addition, set the boot order in BIOS to allow the hard drive to become the first boot device.

4-Ensure your hard drive is recognized during system post. If it is not, check your cables and connections.

If the computer is a new build or you have made hardware changes to your system, like installing a new CD, DVD or hard drive, use the FOLLOWING troubleshooting tips.

1-If you have recently installed a new hard drive, CD/DVD drive, check the jumpers on the drives. In some cases, with older IDE cables, you cannot use the Master and Slave jumper settings and you must use Cable Select.

2-As a last resort, you may need to perform a System Repair if your system has become corrupted.

Hello people I am new to this site and hoping for some insight. Windows automatic update will not work , bits statues is started but still will not work. This happened after acquiring the windows security VIRUS. Aside from updater the computer seems to be running fine after what i think was a successful removal. I am running xp sp3. I have tried changing bits from automatic to manual and back with no success. Please HELP! What apps have been used in the " removal" ? ?Spybot then malwarebytes. Could not get malbyte to run until DOWNLOADING and running spybot in SAFE mode.Many newer infections block MBAM from running...
My guess is you're still infected...

Clik Here...For future reference, if something doesn't run when you have a virus, you can often just rename the file and the program will run. This is not always true because some viruses look up the window title, but others just look at the filename.

Hi.
Due to many and various problems with my COMPUTER, I have, over time tried a number of reinstalls. I am now in the position of having six Windows XP on my computer. Can anybody tell me a simple way to get rid of at least four of them?

As I'm not that CLEVER with computers, any replies in simple speak would be much appreciated.

Many thanks.
Hecate.

Win XP home.- MoBo ASUS A8N5X.- Amd Athlon 64-3200.- NVIDIA GeForce 6 200 Cache.I'm not even going to ask why you did it the way you did - but I can tell you if it were my system I'd format and start from scratch.

Having said that, let me answer your question. Boot to the Windows installation you want to keep. Then OPEN Windows Explorer and delete all of the other Windows folders (don't worry, Windows won't let you delete the folder for the installation to which you are logged in). Then edit the boot.ini file and delete the entries for all of the installations you deleted. Make a copy of the file first just in case you delete the wrong entries.

Welcome back.
Just keep waiting. Someday they will make a BIOS that does not show floppy support. Just a matter of time.
By the way; If you wait long enough, they will make automobiles that do not have cigarette lighters.
Quote from: martinmm on December 23, 2010, 10:23:54 PM

my computer never had a floppy installed.

it setting is DISABLE or not installed but

should there be a bios with out the floppy?

I don't understand it being there at all.

i don't know what will affect the install

Has anyone had this come up before on your computer? Just over night, one day fine and the next day the screen is WHITE with this message in big red letters. I have tried all the solutions posted, but nothing worked. How can I get my desktop back?Yes, I have, after removing a bad stick of RAM from a computer. The desktop shortcuts still remained, though, but the wallpaper was the Active Desktop Recovery notification. I right-clicked on the desktop, clicked "Properties," went to the "Desktop" tab, and selected a new wallpaper. Everything went fine after that.A big Thank You. That was simple.

Now do you know ANYTHING about uninstalling a program that doesn't want to be uninstalled?I personally use http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/features to UNINSTALL programs COMPLETELY, i.e. no leftover files in the Windows Registry. I have also HEARD good things about http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html. The freeware version should suffice.I've used those both and it still didn't work?I deduce that when you hit the "Uninstall" button, nothing happens. If so,
http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2007/08/02/remove-corrupt-configuration-data-with-windows-installer-cleanup/

verifying DMI data then boot on cd hang at time hang a pc, i cant windows XP new installation what a solution this problems


examine the DISK for scratches. if there are a lot MAYBE try a different disk to boot. LIKE a ubuntu live cd or something.

Hi there! I've joined this website in hopes of finding someone who might know what the heck is going on with my computer lately. I am using Windows XP system pack 3 Version 5.1 and recently when I try to open most of my programs a message will pop up saying I'm using an unsupported OS ( windows xp or later needed). I just tried downloading utorrent and it says utorrent doesn't support the windows 2000 OS but I'm not using windows 2000! The same thing happens with just about everything else. I don't have anything checked in the compatibility box so I'm really confused. I'm not too great with COMPUTERS so If there is any information about my computer that I could give you to help please let me know. Thanks! 1) What is new or DIFFERENT since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new HW, new sw, virus, error, etc)?

2) Run full system scans with BOTH your anti virus APP AND with MalwareBytes1) I had just had my friend install the OPERATING system and had not restarted it since. After the first restart of the computer the problem started.
2)I'm using avast and have run a full scan but nothing is coming up Did your friend use a legitimate, retail OS disc to install? I'm guessing not.No it's not. :/And there you have it...

Yes, what is this? For the past week I have been getting about 10-20 of these a day? I made changes so they go right to the TRASH FOLDER. Thankshttp://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/commonissues/common-03.html
http://www.vcn.com/knowledgebase/article.php?id=435
To answer" what is this?" READ the above linked articles.truenorthI knew what is was, but what I didn't know is why is my mail box full of them when I don't send any MESSAGES out of that address.If you use your email address as a screen name in web forums, I predict many future messages in your inbox... some similar and some different...



I saw somewhere to change my password and that might stop it. I have now I'll wait and see. ThanksQuote from: [emailprotected] on September 13, 2011, 01:09:01 PM

I saw somewhere to change my password and that might stop it. I have now I'll wait and see. Thanks

I didn't know is why is my mail box full of them when I don't send any messages out of that address.

From a discussion i had many years ago with an ISP re the desire to reduce (or try to eliminate) a horrendous amount of spam i was told the following. Changing anything other than the account itself will not provide the relief as every other change will still lead to your account. Which is where the spam is aimed at. I have also sent a direct advisory to the O/P advising against the use of an e-mail address as a forum I.D. truenorth

Mail-Deamon Failure Notice

For the past week I have been getting about 10-20 of these a day

what I didn't know is why is my mail box full of them when I don't send any messages out of that address.

you were stupid

I'm not sure that was necessary.

I suspect email spoofing is the cause of the problem and there is almost nothing that can be done about it at this stage, other than changing email address: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-mail_spoofing

Hi all,

I'm running Win XP Pro. I NEED to be ABLE to stop anyone changing the language on the computer, i.e. locking it to ENGLISH only and stopping anyone changing it to another language. Is there a way to do this?

Cheers
SimonYes there is, you need to disable it in Language Settings in the Control Panel.Hi Quantos,

YUP, but how do I stop someone going back into Control Panel, Language Settings and just putting a second language in. I need a way to stop this happening, at least difficult enough so that they would need to install some languages from a CD or something like that.

The issue is that I have some equipment ATTACHED to this PC that is run by some software that gets completely confused when someone sets a language with commas for decimal points etc. So I need a way of stoping the language being changed.

Any thoughts?

Cheers
SimonWhy can you not just install a "login password" known only to yourself ? Do you not have control over who is using the computer?truenorthQuote from: simonhicks on September 13, 2011, 09:16:30 AM

Yup, but how do I stop someone going back into Control Panel, Language Settings and just putting a second language in. I need a way to stop this happening, at least difficult enough so that they would need to install some languages from a CD or something like that.

The issue is that I have some equipment attached to this PC that is run by some software that gets completely confused when someone sets a language with commas for decimal points etc. So I need a way of stoping the language being changed.

Any thoughts?

Cannot save downloaded binary files. Pls advise.My advice: Give more info.System in use:-
System: Microsoft Windows XP
Professional
Version 2002
Service Pack 3

Tried to UPDATE software like Advanced SystemCare V3 to V4 or Adobe flash, the files can be downloaded but not able to save. Even new file from Oodoo can't be saved.
Appreciate your help.

Chris Quote from: Chris1628 on September 03, 2011, 05:37:03 AM

Tried to update software like Advanced SystemCare V3 to V4 or Adobe flash, the files can be downloaded but not able to save. Even new file from Oodoo can't be saved.

...Browser used - Firefox
At download.com, after clicking on download button, a box appeared with the heading-Opening asc.setup.exe. Inside box, clicked save file - desktop box appeared - clicked save. No message appeared. Went back to desktop, nothing there. Used search - nothing turns up in search result...

I dont know what I did but you know when you go to start then Shut Down You will get a list of icons for shut down restart etc. Well now when I go to Shut Down my pops up a box of a old style with a drop down box to choose from. I would like the icons back not this drop box but I have no idea what to EVEN make the POP box appear.
I took a screen shot so you would see what I mean.

[regaining space - attachment deleted by admin]Try this:

Go to Start>> Control Panel

Click User Accounts

Click "Change the WAY users log on or off"

Make sure the box next to "Use welcome screen" is checked.

Does not work and besides I do not want to have to check which account to use. I just want the Win XP Icons INSTEAD of this pop up box when i shut downQuote from: busymom on September 12, 2011, 02:00:08 PM

Does not work and besides I do not want to have to check which account to use. I just want the Win XP Icons instead of this pop up box when i shut down

hello can any body explain to me y my computer hangs-up (decreases speed) after installing recovery CONSOLE..but after i installed windows installer 3.1 (kb893803) it is now okWhat do you mean by "hangs up?" Do you mean random crashes while USING the computer?Installing the recovery console has zero EFFECT on the performance of Windows - it will only slow the LOADING time by the time you have the option to boot to the recovery console display at startup. EXACTLY what are the issues you are having?