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I was thinking of getting a Q6700 cpu
I heard that Windows XP does not use all 4 cores and I WOULD have to get Vistas to get the most out of my cpu is that true?In short, Windows XP and Vista does use all the cores.It's the software, not the OS, that will take advantage of the extra cores (unless you have an older OS that can't use more than one core).
Wherever you heard that XP can't use all the cores is lying, simple as that.
Also, I would recommend the Q6600 rather than the Q6700, the latter tends to be a lot more expensive for only a little extra performance.I have the 6600 (had it for almost a year), and consider it to be an excellent machine. I believe most people would be very happy with Vista, and with the 6600, so long as you MAKE sure to get at least 3 gb ram. I agree with an earlier post - to BUY the 6700 INVOLVES a good bit more money for a SOMEWHAT marginal performance increase.Quote

I believe most people would be very happy with Vista,

I have Windows XP SP2 and run it mainly as a limited user. The reason for this is security. I had a major virus attack recently.

I find that as a limited user I cannot run 16 bit applications like command.com, edit.com etc.
If I switch to ADMIN user it fine. EVEN if I add the limited user to the Administrators group, its fine.

Any ideas as why this might be?
Thanks
FrankWhat do you mean you can't run them? Are you getting any kind of error MESSAGES?I think the limited user can't run those utilities because it is a limited user...Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on June 12, 2008, 04:33:53 AM

I think the limited user can't run those utilities because it is a limited user...

We use Microsoft Outlook 2007 for our business email. We are networked and the problem is as FOLLOWS:
The new office computer we just installed (Dell Inspiron 530, Windows XP) with Oulook installed runs into the following problem. When we open Outlook to view EMAILS sent everything loads up properly however if we open Outlook on any of our other computers the same email account does not show the emails opened in our new office computer. It seems all the computers have the proper settings, am I missing something from the office computer that MAKES the other computers not able to receive those emails opened in the office computer?

Peter Are all these computers supposed to be using Outlook on an Exchange server? Or, do you just use POP mail, or IMAP mail? Who set up Outlook for email on the other computers? What VERSION of Outlook in on the other computers? Have you compared email settings in the other computers to settings in the new computer? I resoved the issue. the new office computer did not have the following CHECKED off on the advanced tab in the account settings:
Leave copy of the messages on the server.

Now all the computers on our network can receive the same messages.

Peter

Ok! I am runing Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

I had a problem with my pc and i thought if i loaded window again it may fix the problem, but the only thing this done was gave me two operating system on the one computer. so when i boot up the computer i get the OPTION of what operating system i want! I didn't want two operating systems on my computer, so i deleted the widows that i had just installed. The only thing was after deleted it, when i booted up the computer again i was STILL being asked for the choice of what operating system i want to boot! I was told by someone that i needed to find what drive the second windows was loaded on and format the drive! Done this and still on boot up, am being asked for the choice of operating system to load!

On the choice of operating system screen, if i select the original windows it boots up perfect and runs without a problem. Now if i select the operating system that i had just deleted i get an error message and the computer re-boots back to the choice of operating systems srceen!

My original windows is on drive C and the windows i re-installed for some reason got insatlled on my E drive(which is the one i deleted)!

Can ANYONE help me in telling me how to fix this problem, so that the computer boots up normally with the original windows and no choice of operating srceen??Getting rid of the boot menu is simple. Start-> Control Panel -> (Switch to Classic View if you aren't already) System -> Advanced -> Startup and Recover Options -> Click Edit under System Startup. Copy the contents and paste them in a post. I'll tell you what to REMOVE. Although it's not related to your problem of booting, could you please explain what problem you had with your computer to cause you to reinstall the OS?haha dual boot have you tried formatting the hdd that your second os is installed on?programming_pat - formating the second drive won't alter the boot menu which resides on the first drive. The boot menu will still display the option to choose the OS, even if it no longer exists.

Here is info that rabmcfadden PMed me.

HAY Eg0Death in reply to your post:
Getting rid of the boot menu is simple. Start-> Control Panel -> (Switch to Classic View if you aren't already) System -> Advanced -> Startup and Recover Options -> Click Edit under System Startup. Copy the contents and paste them in a post. I'll tell you what to remove.

Here is a copy of my boot loader!!

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windows XP Media Center Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windows XP Media Center Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect

I told him to remove an instance of the repeated "multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windows XP Media Center Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect". That should eliminate the prompt to choose an OS.

I am running XP Media Center

One NTFS Harddrive, 2 PARTITIONS. 280 GB total, 122 GB FREE space on DRIVE C

Can I create a new Partition without reformatting ?Welcome to the CH forums.

There are several THIRD party partitioning tools which claim to be able to do this, I understand Partition Magic 8 is one of them. If you decide to do this PLEASE backup prior to starting the partitioning tool.

Good luck

When I bought my digital camera, I did not understand how to place a file name with each PICTURE, so each group of pictures had the same file names dictated by my camera. Now I have a mess. Is there a program that will help sort out the pictures so that I can see the duplicates and DELETE extras using size as well as image? I thought I heard of ONE but cant find it.

I MAY have twenty to FIFTY pictures with each file name. I started by going one to one and deleted the extras but hopefully there is a quicker method.


Thanksi dont think there is... what operating system?Here's an idea!

Do a Windows Search for the folder with the pictures only. When the search is complete, sort them by size and delete the pictures with the same sizes. (after you review them)

I ran chkdsk with /f/v, which worked back when it said it couldn't defragment the drive at all, but it didn't help this time. Any suggestions?

Quote from: Stogey on June 15, 2008, 12:53:50 PM

I ran chkdsk with /f/v, which worked back when it said it couldn't defragment the drive at all, but it didn't help this time. Any suggestions?

well dude there are some files which don't get defragmented. if you are so concerned about it then use some 3rd party software like partition magic to deframent....

Quote from: Broni on June 15, 2008, 12:21:34 PM

What does Event Viewer SAY?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427

help, please.while trying to change the size of the text, i have made it to large on my yahoo home page.b-4 my indever to change the text i could open my yahoo home page and see the whole page . now i have to scroll left to right to see the page could you list the possable fixes for this. windows XP and explorer7 .on the yahoo homepage there is a button @ the top somewhere that allows you to change the screen width.... let US know if this is already set to narrowWhile in the browser hold down the CONTROL key and tap the + or - button...
ALSO under Tools Options try selecting another Font size...
You may have to re-boot for the settings to take effect.Quote from: patio on June 14, 2008, 06:12:35 PM

While in the browser hold down the Control key and tap the + or - button...

I was installing win xp pro on an older HP Pavilion xe743, 667mhz celeron, 20gbHD, nothing special, origanilly had win98. i also have another similar pavilion system, close to the same specs.
no on to what I did, I fully installed xp pro on the one, the other I had to replace the hard drive, after doing so it would not load from the cd rom. so I tried the first system hard drive (the one that loaded sucessfully) and switched it to the one I was working on. Well i used the working system and tried loading xp pro on the other hard drive. now I have one computer, and a 2 hard drive boot system, did I forget to mention one hard drive is fat32 the other is ntfs, Both are needed for the computer to boot,or it will not boot. does ANYONE know how or what I did?Are we talking about one or two computers with problems?Quote from: hobbiest24 on June 14, 2008, 07:29:54 PM

the other I had to replace the hard drive, after doing so it would not load from the cd rom.

Its only 667mhz with 128 pc100 sdram, and it runs as fast as my amd 4300x2 with 512mb ddr2,
figure that one out?

Recently, I was asked to try to correct a problem with a five year old Dell XP Home machine. The machine has had only two user accounts set up during the entire 5 years of its lifetime. Both those accounts had administrator privileges. I used Belarc Advisor to get an inventory of the machine, and its report indicated the "Administrator" account had never been used. There are a number of run of the mill functions which no user can perform, including setting wallpaper, activating the screen saver, opening certain, but not all, programs, and the list goes on. I set up a new user account, again with administrator rights, and ran into the same problem using that account. In most cases, the problem exhibits in this manner: Go to folder options, click on the button to display hidden files and folders, click apply, and click okay. It appears that this action has been carried out as desired. However, immediately go back to the same process, and the option to display hidden files has reverted back to NO display of hidden files. This same problem exists with respect to many different activities, including inability of one account user to see programs installed by another user, even though both users are identified as having administrator privileges. This very unique problem (in my experience at least) has me stumped. Any ideas out there?Just for kicks and giggles...

Has this computer ever been updated VIA Windows/Microsoft Update?It was up to date until SP3 began to be pushed out a week or so ago - that's when I checked the machine. It's pretty much current. As an afterthought - I should mention this: the only two users (ever) of this machine are a retired couple. The husband never touches the computer; the wife only does internet shopping and email - she is not the type to have ever even been aware of such a thing as a computer administrator, let alone tried to tinker with anything the least bit arcane (to her).Possible malware infection?

Pretty much has me stumped, as well.Quote

Possible malware infection?

Alright, figured out how to access the 98SE for install. Now I have parttion magic set up with :C win 98 I put abot 800 mb on the fat 32 partition. I set up that partition as active then I go to hit the install new OS button and it goes to reboot the system. I then go directly to boot magic where it has 2 choices to boot the system. I pick 98 and it prepares for install. Here is my dilemma I come to the screen where is SAYS "to remove non-ms dos partition, set up will delete all files on your 1st hard disk (where XP is stored as well I assume) to have set up configure disk remove the partition & configure hard disk. I said ok. Then it says "Set up will remove all existing files & partitions on this disk and then will create a single partition that uses the entire disk. That is where I hope to get some clarity from you guys. It sounds like I am about to lose everything on the disk that I just partitioned for 98SE including all of my programs and XP itself? PLEASE help me with this SOMEONE! I just want to get this thing to work Have you read this?

http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/dualboot.htmYou rock!! So...you have the dual boot working now? Reason I'm asking is because I noticed this post from you, as well...which was made after your most recent post in this thread.

Keep us posted...

BTW...glad I could help.No I ended up reformatting the drive & losing everything. I did not have a system recovery disk. Every where I have looked it seems like I need a floppy drive to do that. Frustrating. I am now working on just getting my BASICS back.

Last night, I was uploading CD’s to my iTunes and I was about to attach a USB cable to the computer when it froze. The music which was playing froze on spot and would play the same note in a pulsating manner; I was unable to move the mouse pointer and the would not respond…thus, I was forced with no choice but to do a hard shut-down (which I don’t like to do).

I left the computer off for five minutes before turning it back on. The computer appeared to be coming on normally:

•The E-machines logo came on (normal when turning on)
•Next screen was normal too (can’t describe it)

The next screen was one I’d seen before but this was when I realised there was something wrong. There were five options but only three I remember off my HEAD:

•Start in Safe Mode
•Start using most recent settings
•Start Windows Normally

First, I select “Start Windows Normally” and this is what happened

•The Windows logo came one with a status bar underneath showing it is process/loading up (normal)
•At one point I see the bars going across the status bar pause once or twice
•Windows logo disappears and a blank black screen appears
•Nothing happens after this and I shut down the computer

After 10 minutes I turn the computer on again following the same steps above but this time I select “Start in Safe Mode”

•A screen with DOS prompts and what either looks like commands or file names appear in a long list show up on the screen
•Nothing happens after this
•Turn computer off after 10 minutes

Waited 10 minutes and turn the computer on again and then I select “Start Windows using most recent settings”

•Same thing happens as above when having selected “Start Windows Normally”
•After ten minutes shut computer down

Left the computer off all night and turned it on this morning and followed the same process with selecting “Start Windows Normally” – same results as the night above.

If you have any step-by-step advice/options on how to remedy this, it would be most appreciative.

Best,
DarrinDo you have the Windows Disc handy? You might need it.

Quote

After 10 minutes I turn the computer on again following the same steps above but this time I select “Start in Safe Mode”

• A screen with DOS prompts and what either looks like commands or file names appear in a long list show up on the screen
• Nothing happens after this
• Turn computer off after 10 minutes

Hey Guys i RECENTLY turned on my computer to a boot faliure screen telling me it cant find root/windows/system32 Hal.DLL The FILE is MISSING or currpt I havent done any major changes i Run a AMD anthlon x2 and the disk is sata, Im not RUNNING a multi install either, I Can not boot on the disk so i cant open a console to copy it over i also can not boot on safe mode, debugging mode, ect.. This is really anoying but if you can tell me whats happening or how to fix it it will be much appreciated, Thank youDo you have an OS install cd?

See here..

Please read this..

Ok I Insterted my Setup disk, went SYSTEM recover consol, and type in

Expand D:\I386\Hal.Dl_ C:\windows\system32

And im like finally it going to work but it goes "access denied" it didnt prompt me to log in at all how can i log myself in,

Thanks Its not allowing me to run the LOGON command even, well it lets me just nothing hapens at all James,
I have the same exact problem. You seem more knowledgable when it comes to puters. If you solve your problem please share.
Thganks, RogerHaha Thanks, Its a real problem aye im home from school for the 3rd day and i cant access my main computer, I also have a wolfenstein clan reuinon I havnt seen them for like 3-4 years im so screwd lol

Please help me, when I turn on my dell (WINDOWS XP home) it would go to the loading PAGE (black screen with words "windows xp" with a long bar and three tiny bars running across the long bar) and just stay there. I left the computer on the entire night and the next morning I turned the monitor on, it is still on that screen. Safe mode does not load at all either. Please tell me what I should do, I don't WANT to reformat the computer because I have many important documents in there and I don't have any backup files.

Thank you for your assistance in advance.Welcome to the CH forums.

Quote from: xiegatounamida on June 12, 2008, 07:33:39 PM

I don't want to reformat the computer because I have many important documents in there and I don't have any backup files.

I am admin user and i want to monitor those using my computer EVERYTIME i am outside my home.

what software do i need?Why do you want to do this

There is ALSO how much you would pay for such a software. They don't come cheap.Quote

Why do you want to do this
There is also how much you would pay for such a software. They don't come cheap.

Acutally, do any installation files work? I have a FEELING it's not just Windows media Player...I surely do not have problem with installing some other software on my PC.

Typically, when u want to install a different wmp player software on your PC,all you have to do is to unstall or remove the previous one you had on your system from the control panel(remove/add hardware).that would should roll you back to the previous version that you had on your computer.I've already done that but It didn't work(I mean it wont roll back)

a friend of mine suggested that it could be from my operating system,that the wmp on it might have been corrupted.. so i'm still unsure of all the SUGGESTIONS since its more of speculation than proven.I found this.
It looks interesting.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/knowledgecenter/mediaadvice/0084.mspx#E1Ethank you so much pal,you are the best.I found the link very handy.I'm presently downloading service pack 2 on my system. i really hope it would just solve it.
lets wait and see right?

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on June 13, 2008, 08:39:46 AM

I found this.
It looks interesting.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/knowledgecenter/mediaadvice/0084.mspx#E1E

I reformated my laptop with the disc that came with my Laptop. I installed all drivers needed.
I can connect to any other wireless network but my own 2wire network. Work, town, other 2wires etc.
I get limited or no connectivity on my own network.
All other computers on my network work properly on this network.
To further confuse this issue, i removed the wusb11 from the computer i am on, typing this post (works), and when i use on my computer, i get the same issue on my laptop that i have with my internal card.
Rebooted 2wire
Reset 2wire
Called all of my wonderful ex coworkers and business associates, they can not get their head around this EITHER. For all intents and purposes my card works great away from my network, just not "in" my network.
Anyone?forgot to add,
i see the network,
connect with limited or no connectivity, PACKETS out, none in
originally thought a dhcp issue, did a winsock fix, but still same issue.
The wireless card was on when i started reformat, could that be an issue?
I did not think to disable etc when i did it.
Have you checked the router? If every things okay on other networks I doubt it's your computer. One thing to check is that both the router and the network card are on the same channel. Also may WANT to double check your other security settings. WRONG settings and no matter how good the SIGNAL you won't be able to connect.i am quite sure it is something that has happened here, the wusb11 from this computer is fine on the network, on mine nope. i just cant get my head around what i have done, and have never done anything like this before, so i am at a loss.
Windows Firewall off, nortons not even installed, havent downloaded AVG yet although i have never had it do anything, at a loss but thank you for your input, you are right, some setting somewhere.
*side note*
dhcp enabled, and a check mark in automatically detect settings.

This PROBABLY will sound like a stupid ? 2 most but I need some help. I am running win 2000 & when I startup I get the msg Windows 200 could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: WINNT/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM32

I know longer have the 2000 startup disk. I have nt & xp pro. I tried using those both but, it keeps going back to the same msg (see above). Ive tried last known config, safemode etc... Is there a WAY I can bypass this or how can I get rid of op system thru dos w/o the disc or erd. Since microsoft doesnt have support for this (Ive gone on the microsoft page) for this. any help u can give me I would APPRECIATE. I am typing this from my blkbry.

Thanx System32 is a folder. Are you sure that you provided the entire error message? here is the enire message.

The top it says starting windows below it is the loading bar

"Windows 2000 could not start because the following file is missiong or corrupt:

WINNT/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEMced startup options for windows 2000, press f8. You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows 200
setup using the original setup floppy disk or CD-rom.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start. repair".

That is the entire msg. I dont have the set-up floppy or cd-rom. I have the nt disk & xp. You could try DLoading the 5 floppy set of Win2K from bootdisk.com and run the Recovery Console but i suspect you are going to need to locate a Win2K CD that says Microsoft all over it to repair this problem...Yeah, but getting 2 a diff pc is more difficult. Couldnt I just wipe it clean & reinstall windows? I dont need anything that is currently on there.HI pm,

If you get the error:
Windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM or \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG

Insert and boot from your Windows XP CD.
At the first R=Repair option, press the R key
Press the number that corresponds to the correct location for the installation of Windows you want to repair.
Typically this will be #1
Enter in the administrator password when requested
cd \windows\system32\config
Depending on which section was corrupted:
ren software software.bad or ren system system.bad
Depending on which section was corrupted
copy \windows\repair\system
copy \windows\repair\software
Take out the CD ROM and type exit
naresh.techie: The user stated in the first post that the system has Windows 2000. thanx. I have tried doing that but it keeps loading & going back 2 tha same error. The pc is reading the cd, but never GIVES me an option 2 repair the error or install a new os. do u know y? What options are you given? You really have options....

get a copy of W2K CD and use it to repair your system or....

Wipe it clean and do a full reload of the system with a new operating system.

Post the specs of your machine and we can tell you what it would be able to run...

Thanx 4 d reply. How do I wipe it clean if I cant even get into dos 2 remove everything? It will not let me load anything @ all or even give me options 2 do anything.Windows XP will give you the option to format the hard drive during installation.

So I was online and my computer froze and this MESSAGE came up saying there was a kernel_inpage_data_error. I had to restart my computer and it booted up fine but Im worried it will happen again any advice on what I should do?Without any additional information...it'll be hard to tell. NORMALLY, if you get a BSOD...you'll get some additional information as to why the ERROR took place. This will be a little difficult to do since you didn't provide us with any additional information that appeared on the screen when you got the BSOD.

If it goes by too quickly, you may need to disable the restrt on error...so you can jot down the STOP Error code.

Doing a quick Google search...I found probable CAUSES from anywhere to memory or a particular BIOS setting.

You may want to take a look at this KB Article from Microsoft: KB 913379

Quote from: Dias DE verano on June 13, 2008, 12:18:56 AM

I am curious about this thread. Does the OP know that the phrase "jacking off" has a particular rude meaning? I am sure that there are plenty of people on here who know EXACTLY what it means.

hahaha

I'm just gonna leave that alone...

...OK, no I'm not... what's his modem doing under the desk?

I do agree that some people may find the Topic Subject a bit offensive.

Quote from: Dr Ellingsworth on June 14, 2008, 06:22:56 AM

You know what we do with soybeans in Kansas?

Oh yeah,

I am running firefox, version 2.0.0.14 and my current java is JRE 1.6.3

Don't know if that helpsI don't see anything unusual...Better late than never...but I also feel a clean install would definitely fix the issue.

While it is a little time consuming...it would definitely fix the problem. If you can back up everything you want to save...and either get the recovery software...or an operating system CD...do a fresh install.

To be perfectly honest...this is the FIRST time I've ever run across a situation where the latest version of Java couldn't be installed...unless the DOWNLOAD was CORRUPT...the operating system was corrupt...permission settings...or malware related.

Don't worry, though...I'll be attending the services. as well.

Good luck!thanks saviour!! I will look for you at the service Finally, some CH members meeting

It stops at exactly that point. being the point of startup. Goes DIRECTLY to stand by or no signal input. What is "that point"?It doesnt go anywhere. It starts. sounds good, all fans running, dvd player EVEN lights up like normal. And on the screen it says no input signal, then immediately goes to standby. It doesnt boot. It doesnt go to bios.
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I thru a new video card in and it seems to have solved the problem. I'm sorry if I wasn't CLEARER with my info. I'm new at this. I do have one more question. Why would, in your opinion, a video card go out like that. It was fine when i went into hibernate. I loved the graphics on my computer!! I never had any problems at all with graphics. It seems that after Windows
made an error, and it was windows that made the error, my whole system seemed to go right down the toilet, taking my video card with it. I'm just bummed because i couldn't afford a new nvidia graphics card just yet so I had to settle for less. Thanks again for your help. I think the fact that it happened after hibernation was a coincidence. Video cards GET overheated. Semiconductor chips don't like to get too hot. They are famous for that. Maybe you live in a warm place and/or your computer's cooling is not efficient enough.
If this HAPPENS with video card removed, Dias must be right.Cool, THANKYOU!!!!! *computer is back* Now I can get some
sleep. What did you do?

How many operating systems are there out there and which is the best overall?This many: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_operating_systems

As regards to which is the best, it depends what you want. "how many TYPES of SHIRTS are out there and which one is the best overall"

that's pretty MUCH the same kind of question.I tried witting an operating system once...

It was a horrifying interface... let me tell you that. Talk about "Anti-Multithread"

The most common operating systems follow in the lines of (Left to right, most popular to not as much, but STILL used):
Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, BSD, BeOS.
Every one of those listed are Platforms with multiple individual OS's built on them.Quote from: naiad on January 12, 2009, 07:45:05 PM

Every one of those listed are Platforms with multiple individual OS's built on them.

It was okay this morning andit was working fine although very slow. I installed an antivirus on the computer (avira) and then shut it down to restart it. It doesnt BOOT up now, all I get when the computer starts is the initial windows XP splash screen with the logo and then it goes away and I have a black screen with a blinking cursor in the TOP left. And when I shut it down again and restarted it after that, I went through the splash screen and then some windows writing showed up followed by the words "keyboard FAILURE". I DISCONNECTED the keyboard and it still SAYS "Keyboard failure" when I restart. Weird.

I cant even get to safe mode by pressing f8. What doI do
Is it possible that this system may have been experiencing a hardware failure that caused the performance loss and now it has reached its critical point of serious failure.

Is this keyboard a standard PS2 type or USB, and what was the nature of this system leading up to this point? How old is this computermake/model and how much ram, and did you make any hardware changes or upgrades to it recently?

Hello Y'all

Well Like A Year ago i downloaded Stepmania And After A Week Of Playing it i noticed A Camera Sound

so Then I Wondered Where It Was Coming From For Like i Month then i downloaded perfect world
and these blue words where appearing saying something like screen shot token and the key for TAKING a screen shot was print screen can anyone help me Please >_<
Try another keyboard...SORRY But That Is Not Able To BeCuase i is Using A LaptopQuote from: pinkprince on January 04, 2009, 02:49:39 PM

Sorry But That Is Not Able To BeCuase i is Using A Laptop

Sorry But That Is Not Able To BeCuase i is Using A Laptop

i downloaded Stepmania And After A Week Of Playing it i noticed A Camera Sound

Quote from: pinkprince on January 04, 2009, 02:49:39 PM

Sorry But That Is Not Able To BeCuase i is Using A Laptop

You can remove laptop keyboards and replace them with new ones. Check out your laptop's makers website for part number and prices.

I RECENTLY got a new hard drive after I got a virus so I decided to just install windows on my new hard drive and use my old one as an external storage medium. The old one still had windows installed, but whenever I tried booting off of it my computer went into an endless loop of "press f5 to ENTER recovery mode" so I did and reinstalled WINDOW's system files. I restarted thinking it would work but it kept looping the same text. So I went into recovery mode again, but this time I chose the "make backup and reinstall windows option". Now I have a new windows installed and a folder that says "Backup 11-12-08" (or something like that) with everything that was there before I reinstalled windows. Now it still won't boot and the same loop keeps coming up, but this isn't even the problem.
I can't access any of my files! When I'm running windows from my new drive and I have my old one connected from a hard drive enclosure I can't navigate past my user folder (ex. D:\Backup11-12-08\Documents and Settings\Me\). I can only do so when I boot off of a linux live cd (backtrack) but I still can't delete or change the privilages. The only way I SEE how I could recover all my stuff is to copy it to another storage medium (which I can't afford)(not even dvds since I need to be booting off of a live cd to see any of the files) and format my old hard drive when I'm done. I want to be able to access my files without having to use backtrack every time so my question is:

Is there a way I can GET access to my files while I'm in windows? I've tried using a file unlocker but it didn't recognize the folder as locked]How to Take Ownership of Files in XP

Ok - probably no answer to this but thought I'd ASK - and sorry if has been done before.

Copying load of files or folders to external for backup - part ways thru ...... "Are you sure you WANT to copy Thumbs.db"? ........ that darned dialog that interrupts the flow of a copy and requires intervention to continue! Arghhh! Means having to stay on hand to catch it.

Anyone know of a way to stop that pesky message? I rather doubt it but worth asking. Not even as if I view thumbs in my file listings anyways.turn Thumbs.db off for the TIME being (or for ever):

1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Click Tools -> Folder Options -> Open the View tab.
3. Make sure that Do not cache thumbnails is checked.
4. Click the Apply to all folders button.
5. Click OK.My thanks!!!

How darned SIMPLE and I had totally forgotten that was in there!

Great - and welcome!

It seems as though something happened overnight and now I can only connect to the internet in Safe Mode.

Things I've tried:
-Using three different browsers
-Ditching the router and going direct connect
-System Restore
-Disabling, repairing, enabling connection

When I start in normal mode, I can connect to the internet for just a moment if I open my browser as soon as it boots up but as soon as everything loads up it WONT connect at all. It shows me as being connected to my network just fine, but wont load any pages.

Please help me out and let me know what you need from me. I'm running XP and have HIJACKTHIS if you need to see a log from that. I did INSTALL a new print a couple weeks ago (HP Photosmart) in case that could mess up anything. Thanks.When exactly did this problem start?
You can connect fine with Safe Mode? (Safe Mode With Networking I presume)

What Operating System is this?

Go ahead and post he HijackThis Log.I just figured it out... it was my Trend Micro Internet Security. Its worked fine until now but I started in normal boot and tried disabling the anti virus, firewall and everything else trend has and it still DIDNT work until I completely closed down the entire program. Then I could connect in regular mode. So now trend is uninstalled and I'm running avast everything is fine. Ever heard of anything like this before?

i purchased a NEW laptop and i like its capabilities but i think its a bit too big, id like to remove all the data ive ENTERED it so it be to the state where i purchased it. I was wondering how to erase all the information i PUT into it so i could return it
does anyone have any SUGGESTIONS?Use recovery CD, or recovery partition.could i also
press the power button and go to that menu?should i use the recovery manager?Quote

Use recovery CD, or recovery partition.

should i use the recovery manager?

I inserted the window XP DISC, but then my laptop can't read it; what should I do? Is this because there is a problem with the cd/dvd rom player on the laptop? Please can ANYONE help? It could be the drive or the disc. Before you replace either one try inserting another cd and see if your drive can read it.Quote from: bob09 on January 11, 2009, 04:25:04 PM

It could be the drive or the disc. Before you replace either one try inserting another cd and see if your drive can read it.

HELP
i got up to figure 14 and when it rebooted it ran the thing all over again
do i take the disc out when it reboots help!~

Heyyy I have another question, whenever my Internet Explorer 7 stops responding, or encounters a problem and needs to close, the next time I log onto windows this document TILTED hs_err_pid with a number, ie 275 is on my desktop. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what it means. I have them stored in the recycle BIN if you want to see the text CONTAINED in THEESE documents.

cc Try googling that hs_err_pid. There is lots of info. there.Hey thanks!!! I'll do it!
I think it's a problem with Java on certain websites Please let us know if and how you are able to get it fixed.Okay, I'll keep you posted when i find out what the problem is You definitely have some problems with either not updated Java, or Java settings in your Internet Explorer.
First go to http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp, and click on "Do I have Java?" link.
Post back what Java version was detected on your computer.

All of a sudden i get this message when i turn on computer

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt
<windows root>\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
Please re-install a copy of the above file

The day before the computer was working properly
I insert the Windows XP disk and when the options come up
I want to type R so i can go to Recovery mode but
i can't choose any of the options the KEYBOARD is not responding.
I've tried 3 different boards,no help at all.
1 was a USB other 2 were the normal boards.
The boards all work on other computers
Once the wait is over to automaticly choose a boot option, it says
\system32\ntoskrnl.exe is missing or corrupt.
How do i fix this?
Please help me its my friends computer and they dont want to loose
their photos that are on their hardrive
First, try system restore if you have been periodically saving good installs.
Usually, you an boot to your windows CD, and run Windows XP in repair mode... but this could be malware as well.
The computer BELIEVED that this file is corrupt: C:\WINNT\System32\Ntoskrnl.exe
This is often caused by a bad hard drive that is beginning to fail. On some computers it is caused by a defective keyboard. But it can come from any set of corrupted files. Some times it is the boot.ini file

But the problem can be more complicated if your computer came with a Recovery or Restore disc instead of a Windows XP install disc. If that is the case, you are better off REFORMATTING and reinstalling Windows after you save the data... for which you will require a separate disc.
Using a regular Windows XP dis, you boot to the disc, then press the R for repair to enter the repair or recovery console.
Select the operating system, then enter your admin password.
Type: Expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ C:\Windows\System32.
You should get a prompt asking you if you want to Overwrite the File.
You should enter Y for yes, the press to Overwrite.
If that works, you are probably home free.
To know for sure, shut down the computer, then run a cold boot with the button.
If it starts, correctly, then you are done. Spero-T thanks for the info but i cant use the keyboard to enter the R to go to recovery mode i have tried three keyboards on their computer.
Then tested them on mine and they work.
I even tried to connect the keyboard via usb and they still dont work.
So i cant perform any tasks with the keyboard.
I don't know what to do.
Hope you can help me. Have you tried both ps2 and usb keyboards in the machine ? Yes i have
Thats why its stressing me out, i cant boot from the Windows XP disk because i cant type I am really not sure the only thing i could think of -

Perhaps if you removed the hard drive and put it in a different computer and tried the above adivice....What if i put a new hardrive in their computer and made the old one with the problem the SLAVE and made the new one the master would that work.
Would i be able to at least retrieve important files and pictures that wayHey just try this.
Remove the current HDD
Connect the same to a working system
Go to my computer->select C Drive of the problematic HDD->properties->tools->check disk->check the two options ->enter.

after the system examines the HDD U shut down the system and try to boot from ur HDDQuote from: harikrishna.boddupalli on October 04, 2007, 07:51:12 AM

Hey just try this.
Remove the current HDD
Connect the same to a working system
Go to my computer->select C Drive of the problematic HDD->properties->tools->check disk->check the two options ->enter.
after the system examines the HDD u shut down the system and try to boot from ur HDD

Jeffrey1150...

Looks like "Street1" struck GOLD. His reference looks good. Here's another one. Basically most internet references seem to be SAYING to repair the file SYSTEM using chkdsk utility and possibly fixboot utility:

http://www.techtips4u.com/kb/sw/SW00014.htm

If you don't have a Windows XP CD but have a floppy drive, the above URL has download link for a Windows XP Boot Disk on a six floppy set.

Good luck with your recovery effort... dahlarbear

i'm using WINDOWS xp home edition (i'll provide whatever additional info needed... if any)

well, the computer got real funky with viruses and removal programs won't really work so I decided to format it.

the way I formatted was to use the system recovery disk provided by Sony VAIO along with the computer

my hard drive is partitioned into C Drive, in which all the program and application data are stored (obviously), and D Drive, in which all the musics and games and stuff are stored

well, i kinda formatted both DRIVES, but as it turns out, i forgot to save some of my musics (actually, pretty much all of them...) into a back up hard drive

I formatted total of three times because there were some problems remaining after the FIRST two.... of course, I never knew I forgot to save them before I formatted...

my question is, is there ANY way to retrieve those lost files? I THINK I heard somewhere that this kind of system recovery doesn't clear the hard drive entirely...

any help or advice would be appreciatedWell...you're partially correct...

Data can be retrieved on a formatted hard drive...depending on who does it for you...those that specialize in data recovery, usually...and the condition of the hard drive...

However, you've stated you've reinstalled and formatted a total of three times...

If the data was there...you probably overwrote it...and basically may not be able to retrieve it...at all.If you take it to a computer expert they may be able to recover it for you....


Saviour i have a question for you
http://www.cyberscrub.com/
This program do you think it really works This program download is free it will let you know if you can recover any
files.

http://www.pctools.com/file-recover/?ref=google_fr&gclid=COT0kvOJ9Y4CFQHmgAodYHnTMA

This thought comes directly from my dumb woodpecker.
Why recover software that had a virus problem? That is
why you formated and started over.Quote from: Spero-T on October 04, 2007, 04:43:03 AM

If you take it to a computer expert they may be able to recover it for you....


Saviour i have a question for you
http://www.cyberscrub.com/
This program do you think it really works

This program download is free it will let you know if you can recover any
files.

http://www.pctools.com/file-recover/?ref=google_fr&gclid=COT0kvOJ9Y4CFQHmgAodYHnTMA

This thought comes directly from my dumb woodpecker.
Why recover software that had a virus problem? That is
why you formated and started over.

i got this problem.
windows XP STAY at "windows is starting UO..." long time
and i need to let my system stay about 5mins, when the screen saver comes out, then i hit enter to logon.
i go into safemode to remove the password, but it doesn;t solve the problem.
before this problem, windows always prompt me"the USER account is not available" after i run DTM test. but i delete all the DTM related account.
I cant really understand the problem here ? what PROTECTIONS do you have?? try chkdsk /f

I have a Gateway DESKTOP that was getting the message "Error loading operating system". The owner of the PC said they were getting a lot of popups that sounded like viruses to me.

I ran chkdsk, fixboot, and fixmbr. Then I got the message "NTLDR is missing". I was able to restore the NTLDR file but not the ntdetect.com. It said it's unable to copy the file.

When I run chkdsk /p it says "The volume appears to contain one or more unrecoverable problems."

So I try to do a repair install and the option isn't LISTED. This is an XP home system but it's saying the file system is FAT. It says 76317 MB USED and 9 MB free.

I tried connecting the drive to my computer and no usable files are listed. The names of the files look like chinese.

I hope this hard drive isn't GONE, because they have some files they NEED off there. She is a teacher and has her grades stored on it, but of course they're not backed up anywhere.It looks like you need to reformat, and reinstall OS.This may be worth a shot

hello everybody,

my problem is that i try to back up a folder into a flash drive from my computer and set a schedule for daily backup but the computer would ask me to provide a password which if i just click ok, it will accept it by telling me that I HAVE AGREED TO USE A BLANK PASSWORD but if i check the schedule task, it will tell me at thtimeitought to backup that THE BACKUP DID NOT WORK BECAUSE I DIDNT SUPPLY A PASSWORD.

also if i later SETUP a backup later and put a password during the advance setup, the message i ALWAYS receive is as follow

AN ERROR HAS OCCURED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SET TASK ACCOUNT INFORMATION. THE SPECIFIC ERROR IS 0x800070005: ACCESS IS DENIED.

YOU DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO PERFORM THE REQUESTED OPERATION.

Please help me on what to do to solve this problem as the folder is very very essential to me.Does SYSTEM have at least write permission on the data you are backing up?
Check the permissions, and add the SYSTEM if needed.
My system is the adminstrator, so i dont see why i password will be required before i can backup a folder.

Suprisingly, i created a folder on a different system entirely, set a schedule backup and i STILL receive the same kind of response from the computer.

I want the system to always automatically backup the folder for me instead of I manually backking up the folder.

Please I need a help.First find the Task in the Task Scheduler window...
Right click it and select Properties...
At the bottom where it says Run As type in nt authority\system...
This will ask for a password don't enter one just click on OK and Yes on the No Password warning...

If this does not work delete the task and do the procedure over from start.Hello Patio,

I have already done what you ask me to do. but it is still the same. but a friend of mine did some certain thing on his system yesterday when he was trying to help me to solve the problem.

what he simply did was to go to
CONTROL PANEL-
ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS-
COMPUTER MANAGEMENT-
LOCAL USER AND GROUP-
DOUBLE CLICK USER-
SELECT ADMINISTRATOR-
CLICK ON ACTION FROM THE MENU BAR-
CLICK ON SET PASSWORD-
CLICK ON PROCED AND ENTER A PASSWORD, THEN CONFIRM THE PASSWORD.

then restart the system, you will be prompt to enter a password for the adminstrator when window is loading.

then he set the backup schedule and it works.

you can let others have a feel of this.

thanks Lateef.
Glad to hear that method worked for you and thanx for posting a solution...
Not sure why the other one didn't though.

Just came up into my mind about this Windows XP setup. When you install Windows XP, this blue SCREEN woull be the environment right?



My question is if in Windows 98 installing we call as DOS environment because Windows is supports DOS. In Windows XP what should we call that?Windows XP does not have a true DOS. It's an EMULATED version of DOS (Command Prompt).
You can't run real mode DOS-programs and you can't have real mode drivers, as you could in true DOS.

I think, the last Windows version based on real DOS was Windows ME. MS stopped DEVELOP DOS around year 2000.Quote from: Broni on October 04, 2007, 11:47:45 PM

It's an emulated version of DOS (Command Prompt).

In Windows XP what should we call that?

That is a filename limitation...not a command line limitation.

ok, I tried closing all applications and all unneeded processes through task manager before running the game with no luck. thanks for the suggestion though.
I didn't time it but it seemed to run for the exact same time before freezing. I don't understand how they could work perfectly for the first few minutes and just completely freeze out of nowhere.
Quote from: tinykitkatgrl on September 01, 2007, 07:35:58 AM

Thanks for your advice guys

I "inherited" this computer from my brother when he went off to college two years ago and I don't think I tried to play any full screen games on it until the past year. However I know my brother played games like that on it so it MUST've been something I did after I started using it.
I've always had virus protection.
Under device manager/sound video game controllers/ I have listed AUDIO Codecs, Legacy Audio drivers, Legacy video capture devices, Media Control Devices, MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device, SiS 7012 Audio Driver, Standard Game Port, and Video Codecs. under display adapter it says SiS 315.
I rightclicked each of them and clicked update driver but each one said "the wizard could find no better match for your hardware..."

I actually updated the SiS 315 and SiS 7012 Audio Driver yesterday by searching on google and it still didn't work.

if there is any way possible to run System Restore without using Control Panel?

Quote

if there is any way possible to run System Restore without using Control Panel?

Start>Accessories>System Tools

Everytime I leave my computer and do not use it for a few hours, I come back to see that the taskbar which is normally on the bottom is up at the top, and the windows that are opened on the screen are flashing. When this happens CTRL ALT Delete won't work, and the mouse won't click on anything. I then have to restart my computer by holding the power button. Once rebooted it works normal, but then when i leave it again for a few hours it happens again. It's been going on for about a month or more. Anyone know what is causing this to happen? ummmmmmmmm, does anyone else use your computer besides you? there are ways to arrange the taskbar so, that it is at either SIDE of the screen, or the top, or the bottom. (click anywhere in it, and drag it to where you want it next, just like you would do with a window).

but this, is unlike anything I have ever heard before. I really dont know how to explain the windows flashing, except maybe something has happened in the window, and you had it minimized? what kind of PROGRAMS were you running, that their windows flashed?

but some advice for the FUTURE: NEVER, EVER, turn your pc off, by holding down the power button!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this shuts down, without saving data, and is known to be a CAUSE of computers working improperly. did you start shutting down in this way, a month or more ago?How is your SCAN for viruses, spywares, and other nasties? Everything up to date?What are your power management settings ? ?

I am using Internet Explorer 7.0 I believe. It's the newer one where the tabs for different internet pages are at the top of the screen. This PROBLEM just started YESTERDAY, everytime I close one of the tabs I get an error message that IE has to close and do I want to send an error report. I don't know why this is happening...any suggestions?I cant really say I have run into this error message from simply CLOSING a tab, though IE has given me a lot of them in the past from closing the whole WINDOW. which is exactly why, it is the past, and I now use Firefox: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

while it's not a solution to the issue at hand, I have found it is a much better browser by far

someone who STILL uses IE, and understands its errors and such, please help!!!!!!!! sadly, I don't have the knowledge but to recommend a better program to use. At this point in time it would be great to know what the error message is...

I keep having this old password prompt come up. It APPEARS to be some generic looking one that I USED with MSN messenger and Windows messenger. I have long DELETED both but once in a while it will pop up and still has stored all my usernames. Can anyone tell me how to ERASE the saved usernames and get rid of this?That prompt comes up when?
What Windows version?

I think, you can't upload a WHOLE REPORT, because it's too big.
Just tell me what it says under:
Devices>PCI Devices--------[ PCI Devices ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Is this ok
[ SiS 330 Mirage Integrated Video Adapter ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS 330 Mirage Integrated Video Adapter
BUS Type AGP 8x
Bus / Device / Function 1 / 0 / 0
Device ID 1039-6330
Subsystem ID 1019-0F61
Device Class 0300 (VGA Display Controller)
REVISION 00
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Not Supported

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Supported
Bus Mastering Disabled

AGP Properties:
AGP Version 3.00
AGP Status Enabled
Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 8x
Current AGP Speed 8x
Fast-Write Not Supported
Side Band Addressing Supported, Enabled

[ SiS 661FX/GX Chipset - Host-PCI Bridge ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS 661FX/GX Chipset - Host-PCI Bridge
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 0 / 0 / 0
Device ID 1039-0661
Subsystem ID 1019-0F61
Device Class 0600 (Host/PCI Bridge)
Revision 11
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Not Supported

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Not Supported
Bus Mastering Enabled

AGP Properties:
AGP Version 3.05
AGP Status Enabled
Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 8x
Current AGP Speed 8x
Fast-Write Not Supported
Side Band Addressing Supported, Enabled

[ SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 0 / 3 / 0
Device ID 1039-7001
Subsystem ID 1019-0F61
Device Class 0C03 (USB Controller)
Revision 0F
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Supported, Disabled

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Not Supported
Bus Mastering Enabled

[ SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 0 / 3 / 1
Device ID 1039-7001
Subsystem ID 1019-0F61
Device Class 0C03 (USB Controller)
Revision 0F
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Supported, Disabled

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Not Supported
Bus Mastering Enabled

[ SiS 7002 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS 7002 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 0 / 3 / 3
Device ID 1039-7002
Subsystem ID 1019-0F61
Device Class 0C03 (USB Controller)
Revision 00
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Supported, Disabled

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Not Supported
Bus Mastering Enabled

[ SiS 7012 Audio Device ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS 7012 Audio Device
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 0 / 2 / 7
Device ID 1039-7012
Subsystem ID 1019-0F52
Device Class 0401 (Audio Device)
Revision A0
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Supported, Disabled

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Not Supported
Bus Mastering Enabled

[ SiS 7013 Software Modem ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS 7013 Software Modem
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 0 / 2 / 6
Device ID 1039-7013
Subsystem ID 1019-DF52
Device Class 0703 (Communications Controller)
Revision A0
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Supported, Disabled

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Not Supported
Bus Mastering Enabled
[ SiS 85C503/5513/5595/961/962/963 PCI-ISA Bridge ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS 85C503/5513/5595/961/962/963 PCI-ISA Bridge
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 0 / 2 / 0
Device ID 1039-0008
Subsystem ID 0000-0000
Device Class 0601 (PCI/ISA Bridge)
Revision 25
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Not Supported

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Not Supported
Bus Mastering Enabled

[ SiS 85C513 IDE Controller ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS 85C513 IDE Controller
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 0 / 2 / 5
Device ID 1039-5513
Subsystem ID 1019-0F61
Device Class 0101 (IDE Controller)
Revision 00
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Not Supported

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Not Supported
Bus Mastering Enabled

[ SiS 900 Fast Ethernet Adapter ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS 900 Fast Ethernet Adapter
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 0 / 4 / 0
Device ID 1039-0900
Subsystem ID 1019-0F61
Device Class 0200 (Ethernet Controller)
Revision 91
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Supported, Disabled

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Not Supported
Bus Mastering Enabled

[ SiS AGP Controller ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS AGP Controller
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 0 / 1 / 0
Device ID 1039-0003
Subsystem ID 0000-0000
Device Class 0604 (PCI/PCI Bridge)
Revision 00
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Not Supported

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Supported
Bus Mastering Enabled

[ SiS SMBus Controller ]

Device Properties:
Device Description SiS SMBus Controller
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 0 / 2 / 1
Device ID 1039-0016
Subsystem ID 0000-0000
Device Class 0C05 (Serial Bus Controller)
Revision 00
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions Supported, Disabled

Device Features:
66 MHz Operation Not Supported
Bus Mastering Disabled
Cool...
So, your modem is listed as: SiS 7013 Software Modem
You'll find your driver here: http://members.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php?driverid=115501&from_ums=1
You have to sign up for a free membership in order to get it.
After downloading to known location, unzip it in same folder.
Go back to Device Manager, right click on "PCI Modem" entry under "Other Devices", click "Driver" tab, and click "Update button".
Let Windows Wizard find it, or if it has some problems, point Wizard to a location where you unzipped your driver.cheers Broni 100% working
SkybueVery cool!!!