17642 + Interview Questions in Windows XP in Microsoft Windows Page 351 InterviewSolution

17501.	Solve : GDI drawing (Windows Internals)?
Answer» Hello I'm sure most of you are familiar with the following Windows symptoms/bugs: - when your CPU is stressed and you try to drag a window around (let's say notepad), the GDI drawing system draws that window in each position, but, it doesn't erase the previous window & position. - when you close a particular program, which was previously in a non-responding state, a rectangle with the dimensions of this program is left out, but with the background of your current background - when you printscreen a non-video overlay video and you try to paste it in paint, then drag the image around, the video will appear to stay stationary like some SORT of image you are sliding under a poster frame I would like to have all these symptoms explained; why Windows behaves like this, what happens and why it's happening (no no, it's not homework, just nerdy curiosity). Thanks Is everyone ignoring me or something?It's Summer...sorry no none has responded yet... However in the meantime it would be HELPFUL to posta as many specs on the machine you can dig up ...when this started and info on whatever protection apps you are currently running... BTW Welcome Aboard !just to let you know- I'm writing a response to this. It's the very nature of the messagepump system. Every windows application that has windows has a messagepump. it looks something like this: Code: [Select] MSG msg; while(GetMessage(&msg, hwnd, 0, 0)) { TranslateMessage(&msg); DispatchMessage(&msg); // do stuff } Basically, GetMessage() retrieves the next message that appears on the queue- if there are no messages (things like WM_MOUSEMOVE,WM_LBUTTONDOWN, WM_KEYDOWN, WM_MOVE, WM_SIZE, and many many others) then the messagepump thread goes to sleep until their is. When everything is running smoothly- the pump is easily able to keep up with the messages that are being dispatched. but when an application is getting less CPU time then optimal, messages build up in the queue. Namely, with regard to your window dragging behaviour, the WM_PAINT message. Since the CPU is stressed, and your sending dozens of WM_MOVE messages (by moving the window), which in the default processing (DefaultWindowProc, which most window handlers will call to perform default handling aside from their special handling) is handled by invalidating the window rectangle and posting a WM_PAINT message., which is added to the queue. under normal circumstances, the WM_PAINT is usually acquired by the messagepump before too many messages build up, and it is serviced and the painting is performed. When the message thread is not getting enough timeslices, though, the queue builds up, and those WM_PAINT messages go unnoticed. But the InvalidateRect() call performed earlier does not- it invalidates the window and essentially causes the entire thing to clear to the background color of the window. Note that this doesn't apply just to windows, but also to commandbuttons and textboxes and so forth, all of which are technically windows with their own window procedures. All the window procedures in an application are usually managed by a single messagepump, which accepts all the messages windows sends the application and dispatches them to the appropriate window procedures. Additionally, when you drag a window around, windows not only has to send the WM_PAINT message to the window you moved (and invalidate it's entire rectangle to force redrawing of the entire thing) but it also has to invalidate the area of the windows behind it that you are "revealing"- including the desktop. depending on how many windows are behind the window you are moving, it can be a lot. And when your system is already stressed by, say a background process, even these actions can be sluggish. The results aren't always the same- all of the "symptoms" you specified are all the result of the messagepump getting an inadequate amount of CPU time, or simply not enough CPU time to handle the messages. The second one, re the program being closed, is really a application specific thing. Most programs are closed when they send all their windows the WM_CLOSE message. between the WM_CLOSE message and the WM_DESTROY message (which is sent after the window is completely destroyed) the child windows of the window are also closed and destroyed. And, of course, the windows behind it all recieve a WM_PAINT message to paint any areas that the now gone window were covering. It is the latter point that is important. If that application is having trouble keeping up or is otherwise occupied (thereby meaning that it's messagepump isn't pumping) then the WM_PAINT will be added to the queue, but not serviced (handled). therefore, it won't paint- therefore, the image left by the now destroyed window will not be painted. Sometimes other windows that were also covered will be running fine and perfectly able to handle the message, so you only get one window that doesn't see mto be painting. You may be wondering, how if one application can't handle it's messages, how other programs can handle them perfectly fine and with no problems. This is both a result of the design of the "problem" application as well as the design of the pre-emtive multi-tasking environment that windows is. You see, back in the day, Windows wasn't pre-emptive- it was cooperative. What this means is that all the programs worked as a big happy family, yield()ing control to one another, they all trusted each other intrinsically, like the fool does the knave. Unfortunately, because some programmers are morons, this didn't always work out so well. See, when some people were writing a program, they would sometimes only think of themselves. This was selfish obviously. They wouldn't yield control very often, if at all. So no other programs could run. (this was windows 3.1... only way to stop a runaway process was with Control+Alt+Del, and that usually left things pretty unstable). There was "task management" in the form of "how much CPU time do DOS programs get compared to windows programs" but you didn't have anything like process priority like we do now. Anyway, now, cooperative multitasking is no longer "optional" all programs are forced to do so, resistance is futile measured in ohms. The big Word processor is treated no differently then the little dinky address program you have- Unless want it to. no longer can the capitalist word processor grow fat on the extra CPU cycles of the other programs! There was a revolution! Now, with the pre-emptive multitasking, Windows only gives each thread a certain amount of time to run before it preemptively (thus the name) says "OK! THAT'S IT! SHARE!" and switches to another thread/program. basically when you encounter this CPU-based issue with a single program, it's usually monopolizing the entire CPU, right? But at the same time, it isn't! because of the way the task scheduler works, while the troubled program is having trouble keeping up with it's messages (probably because it's doing something else, like repaginating a document, compiling or whatever), the other programs aren't having those problems- so when the task scheduler switches to them, and they have waiting messages, they can check them. If they don't (which is usually the case) they just say "don't bother me, I'm sleeping zzz" and the task scheduler says "FINE! NO DINNER FOR YOU!" (the task scheduler has an anger problem) and then gives that timeslice to another needy program, usually the one who is trying to repaginate the document. Most of your other symptoms are merely "artifacts" from one or several programs being able to process certain amounts of their messages, and the various interactions between the programs based on the order that they end up being handled. The "box EFFECT" when you close a program (as I finally come back to address the question) is usually the result of the client area of the window being invalidated- and then the desktop, or whatever programs are behind it, paints that rectangle, making it "look" like a clear frame. Eventually, when the window is truly destroyed windows will "finish" the destruction by invalidating the entire window rectangle, thus causing the rest of the "frame" to be written over. I'm not sure what you mean with the last question/note, (regarding printscreen, overlay videos, etc) but I imagine it's related to what I've already noted here. As a final note, the entire graphics ARCHITECTURE was completely overhauled with Aero in Vista and 7; programs still write to what they think are paint over invalidated rectangles and to device contexts, but what they are actually doing is paint onto a surface. That surface is them composited on the screen with the various other surfaces that make up the other windows using Direct3d. This eliminates of the issues you mentioned- if a program is not responding, for example, it's client area isn't simply not painted, since really the program has simply stopped painting to the surface- it doesn't have direct access to screen elements like a non-aero program would. In this case the program is simply lightened and you get the "not responding" prompt. Without aero enabled, though, it's the same as before- since technically when you are using Aero Basic (Vista/7 Basic) you are really using a modified version of the Luna theme engine that XP used. Lastly: that was all from memory so it might be inaccurate or even gasp wrong; I'm rather certain of most of it, though. Thank you for your truly excellent reply, BC. That was very well explained. Some of it was hilarious, lol. As for the last question that you didn't fully understand, try reproducing it to see what I mean: - Open up a (DVD) video - Printscreen it - Keep the movie near-fullscreen (with the borders maybe) - Paste in ms paint - Now drag the 'image' around You will see that it seems you didn't printscreen at all but that you are moving a rectangle around in the 'movie poster'. This is a concept especially familiar in game design, when you 'slide things under a frame so they appear to be moving'. Thanks. Thanks, I managed to get that to do so in a VM. At first, I couldn't figure out what was going on. but once I closed everything down (except paint) it made sense. If you do so yourself, you'll notice that the area that was "transparent" was a specific colour- (a very close to but not quite black, in my case). the copy-paste operation didn't actually copy the image of the DVD, but rather a "background colour" that was being used by directshow to know how to mask it's output. First- whenever you play a DVD or most video, it's on top of the only reason it ever clips properly is because the media program takes care of it- that is, it's not "automatic" like it is with things like textboxes and buttons and so forth. Most media programs use a method whereby they tell Directshow (or whichever video API) "ok, you can use this window to display your video" and it also specifies a "mask" colour- which is to say, "you can display your video on this window, and in this particular rectangle of it, but only where I use this particular colour" The colour used isn't really that important, what's important is that now any window that overlaps it that contains that colour will essentially become transparent where it uses that colour. however, solid areas of a very very near black colour are nearly unlikely, often times either that or a very near magenta or other "very close to a DEFINED colour but a few teensy bits off" is chosen for the mask colour. When you copy and paste, you are copying and pasting, not an image of the DVD, but rather the colour area that the window has to tell the Video API where to draw it's video- so, when that window and colour is over top of your media player, directshow (or whatever), since it only looks at the entire screen and not at particular windows or areas, sees that colour in the rectangle the media program specified and draws in it. This is why the rest of the program seems unaffected- it's not the mask colour, so directshow leaves it be.

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17502.	Solve : pc only works in safe mode?
Answer» I had a trial version of Avast antivirus which expired last week. So i went onto cnet.com and found one of the best free antiviruses listed (Threatfire) and downloaded it. I shut pc down and the next day tried to GET online and the mouse moves but no matter what i clisk nothing opens.There is a warning at the bottom of screen saying "your pc might be at risk -no antivirus has been started.Even though i had threat fire on i couldnt start it. So now the only way i can get online is through safe mode with networking and logging in as administrator. So now in safe mode i cant start the antivirus either! What can i do to fix this, get a antivirus started and be able to log in normal mode???Did you uninstall Avast?you might want to try a system restore to see if you can go backwards to the time before you started getting the error. if it doesn't work, nothing has CHANGED. If it WORKS, you might be able to get your computer working enough to be able to see if you can get the malware specialists to help you see if it's in good shape going forward.I did uninstall Avast and i tried system restore and no changes were madeI'm not FAMILIAR with Threatfire. I'd suggest this: in safe mode uninstall Threatfire and install some other GOOD av (Avira, AVG, or even better, something you have to pay for). Then try to reboot to normal mode and see what happens. Also, once you've installed the new av you might want to run a FULL scan with both that and with MalwareBytes to make sure you didn't pick up a nasty somewhere along the line.

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17503.	Solve : Control Panel Problems?
Answer» Hi - My system is Xp Prfessional - I RECENTLY have developed a problem with my USB; slots not being recognised ie; the items such as my webcam and other USB; items, I'm not being able to use them. I scanned my computer and no virus's where found. Prior to this problem I dowloaded,'driverrobot_setup.exe' ran the program and then it would appear that this caused the problem, or it mabe just a coincidence. Any way the problem is that I cannot in 'Control Panel' open 'System' or 'Device Manager' yet Add/Remove I can use? WHY? please help. I have removed the program 'Driverrobot' I have been TRYING to stop programs running at 'Start Up and somewhere along the line this problem developed. Please can you advise me how to repair this problem using easy step by step procedures. Many thanks1) NEVER use a third party utility to update drivers. 2) Update drivers ONLY when there is a specific reason to do so Your choices right now are to boot to safe mode and TRY a system restore to a time prior to the problem, or if that doesn't work do a repair install of XP.Hi - Thank you kindly for your reply. I do not have this computers Xp installation disk as I PURCHASED the computer from a friend and they had lost the Xp disk, I do have an ORIGINAL Xp home disk from my last computer that was naf; I do have the disk information ie; license key that is stuck to the body work of the computer. I tied placing an old 120 GB Hardive into my desktop and formated the drive and reloaded Windows - Unfortunately it would not recognise the Ethenet so I could not get onto the internet. I would be greatful for any help as I am house bound slightly and my computeris my life line. I can get out occassionaly so help would be most welcome thank you

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17504.	Solve : XP not starting?
Answer» Hi all, I am having a problem starting my pc......on switch on it shows a lot of what look like AC"ac" & like small bar codes all over the screen which are blue in colour then the XP loading logo RUNS then says its going to sleep, I did GET it stared and done a RESTORE point, unable to restore your pc to this point, then I just restarted it and all was ok !! the next day same problem and again managed to get it running ok and now don't what to shut down because it may not restart again. any ideas please ! Ned

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17505.	Solve : My computer has Multiple Personality Disorder?
Answer» Yes, evidently my computer is suffering from multiple personality disorder, and the condition is becoming increasingly serious--within a week or two I may not be able to access the INTERNET at all. What I mean to convey by the term "multiple personality disorder" is that my computer has episodes where it is SIMULTANEOUSLY displaying two different "personalities"--online mode and offline mode--and each personality has no awareness of the other. But the result is that I cannot get online when the condition flares up. It began about a month ago, and has been occurring with increasing frequency ever since. Randomly, when I start my computer, turn on my DSL modem, and then open a browser, I will not be CONNECTED to my home page or any other web page I try to access. (Incidentally, my DSL connection has performed perfectly throughout all this, the three green lights always on,etc.--in my careful experiments to isolate the cause, it has been proved never to have been a factor.) And not only does the browser (whichever one I try) not connect me, but what's very clear, and very important, is that the browser is not even attempting to connect--instead of trying for a while and then reporting failure, the instant I click on a bookmark it will say "Done" while leaving me with a blank screen. (This is Firefox's WAY of dealing with it. If I use Chrome, it instantly shows a blank screen with the words "Web page not available". All three of my browsers (Internet Explorer too) fail to connect me to a web page during these episodes, though each expresses the failure differently.) But the element that I need to drive home is the instantaneous nature of the reported failure--this is not the typical case of access problems where the computer tries for 20 or 30 seconds to connect to a web page, but ultimately reports that it cannot. Less than a nanosecond after I click on a favorite or a web address, Firefox will report "Done" with a blank screeen or Chrome will report "Web page not available" with an otherwise blank screen. It's exactly as though I'm in offline mode, even though when I click on "File", "Work offline" is unchecked. (My attempts to remedy the problem by checking and unchecking "Work offline" have failed. Similarly, logging off but not restarting my computer does nothing. Manipulating my DSL modem has no effect. Only restarting my computer has worked, but it's just a matter of time when that too will fail because all restarting does is let me "roll the dice" again--at this point I have about a 1/3 chance of an episode occurring when I turn on the computer. A month ago, the chance was about 1 in 15, two weeks ago 1 in 7 or 8, now it's 1 in 3. Incidentally, these episodes never occur in the middle of a session, only when I turn my computer on--once I have internet access, I continue to have it until I turn off my computer. So, to summarize--at present, about 1 in 3 times when I turn on my computer, I cannot access the internet with any browser, and they all fail to connect WITHOUT EVEN TRYING, exactly as though I'm in Offline Mode-- but I'm not (or, more accurately, I haven't put it in offline mode, and there's no official indication I am in it, but I believe one "personality" of my computer IS in offline mode. Meanwhile, the computer's other "personality" doesn't think I'm in Offline Mode, but believes that for some REASON the "web page is not available" (Chrome) or that it's actually connected to the web page even though the screen is blank (Firefox). I'm desperate at this point, because the future is clear-- and ominous. 1 in 3 will soon be 1 in 2, then 1 in 1. I posted to the Microsoft Community website with this problem, and though I got many views, I received no replies. Then I tried Geeks to Go--again, many views, no replies. Can this problem really be so unique that NOBODY HAS A CLUE? I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop, purchased Dec. 2006 if that is relevant, with Windows XP.May be worth the effort to check system restore. If you have a restore point more than a month old (before this problem started based on your post), I'd give that a whirl. If the problem goes away - good for you. Then, if you're curious enough, you may want to begin redoing, in sequence, one at a time, each of the changes associated with restore points after the one you just reverted to. That might identify the culprit, and suggest some type of corrective action.

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17506.	Solve : coreldraw?
Answer» SIR, PLEASE I WANT you to help me out my CORELDRAW suit 12 suddenly stop loading even when i try to reinstalled it again still it did not workSystem specs? Any other info?

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17507.	Solve : Disable Task Manager for non-admins??
Answer» COULD someone please HELP me disallow non-admins access to TASK manager? I'm using WinXP Home SP3. THANKS in advance

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17508.	Solve : chkdsk stopped?
Answer» window shutdown. said to run chkdsk on c drive started chkdsk, it said to reboot to run chkdsk rebooted chkdsk started and stopped 55% through data section. tried to reboot again still the same thing. tried to use A drive doesn't RECOGNIZED the drive. Currently the only thing I can do is reboot and wait for it stop again. Is there any way I can cancel chkdsk while running or restore back before this happen. I can do f2 at start I don't know if any thing will over RIDE USING f2. can't use f12. On the first reboot microsoft installed 12 updates. Thank you advance. bill0507Do a System Restore to a day when all was well. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084 Hi, Try turning on your computer in safe mode by pressing F8 when you turn on your computer. Select Safe mode from the menu displayed. Restore your computer to the date it was working fine. Restart your computer in normal mode and check if it starts. If this does not work turn on your computer and keep on pressing F8 and select "LAST Known Good Configuration" and hit enter. Hope this helps.Quote from: victoria on AUGUST 11, 2010, 07:40:45 PM Do a System Restore to a day when all was well. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084 Is that the best you can do, Billrich The Banned Troll? Ignore all of the above posts. Boot to the Recovery Console and run chkdsk /r

17508.

Solve : chkdsk stopped?

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window shutdown. said to run chkdsk on c drive
started chkdsk, it said to reboot to run chkdsk
rebooted chkdsk started and stopped 55% through data section.
tried to reboot again still the same thing.
tried to use A drive doesn't RECOGNIZED the drive.
Currently the only thing I can do is reboot and wait for it stop again.
Is there any way I can cancel chkdsk while running or restore back before this happen.
I can do f2 at start I don't know if any thing will over RIDE USING f2. can't use f12.
On the first reboot microsoft installed 12 updates.
Thank you advance.
bill0507Do a System Restore to a day when all was well.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084
Hi,
Try turning on your computer in safe mode by pressing F8 when you turn on your computer.
Select Safe mode from the menu displayed.
Restore your computer to the date it was working fine.
Restart your computer in normal mode and check if it starts.

If this does not work turn on your computer and keep on pressing F8 and select "LAST Known Good Configuration" and hit enter.

Hope this helps.Quote from: victoria on AUGUST 11, 2010, 07:40:45 PM

Do a System Restore to a day when all was well.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084

Is that the best you can do, Billrich The Banned Troll?
Ignore all of the above posts. Boot to the Recovery Console and run chkdsk /r

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17509.	Solve : Opening .pdf file on OREA website keeps coming up Internet Explorer Error?
Answer» I am currently taking my REAL ESTATE course online and it is important that I am able to open the .pdf files they have available to students to support their ongoing learning. Every time I click on a .pdf file on this site, it cannot open it and prompts me to send an error report. I have downloaded the latest version of Adobe, however that did not seem to remedy the problem. I called OREA to tell them about the problem I'm having, however they were not having the same problem on their END so it seems that it is my individual computer. Please help if you canTry Foxit Reader...Free.Thanks. I did download Foxit Reader. It did not resolve the problem with opening it in Internet Explorer but I was able to open the .pdf documents using Opera - how strange. I would much rather use Internet Explorer. Just a thought - why does it seem to be opening the .pdf in another web page rather than Foxit or Adobe? Are my preferences set wrong or something?I know there's been issues with Windows 7 and Adobe Reader (and Acrobat) 8.x regarding opening pages in a web browser, but SINCE you're using XP... Anyway, what version of Internet Explorer are you using?Quote Just a thought - why does it seem to be opening the .pdf in another web page rather than Foxit or Adobe? Are my preferences set wrong or something? No ...you're misunderstanding what happens with certain file associations...opening a .pdf will launch whatever app is selected to view .pdf's....the Browser is then out of the picture. Unless the browser has built-in capabilities for viewing .pdf's which would mean it would open in a new browser window...but i've seen them all and they pretty much suck...a dedicated .pdf VIEWER app is best IMHO.

17509.

Solve : Opening .pdf file on OREA website keeps coming up Internet Explorer Error?

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I am currently taking my REAL ESTATE course online and it is important that I am able to open the .pdf files they have available to students to support their ongoing learning. Every time I click on a .pdf file on this site, it cannot open it and prompts me to send an error report.

I have downloaded the latest version of Adobe, however that did not seem to remedy the problem.
I called OREA to tell them about the problem I'm having, however they were not having the same problem on their END so it seems that it is my individual computer.

Please help if you canTry Foxit Reader...Free.Thanks. I did download Foxit Reader. It did not resolve the problem with opening it in Internet Explorer but I was able to open the .pdf documents using Opera - how strange. I would much rather use Internet Explorer.

Just a thought - why does it seem to be opening the .pdf in another web page rather than Foxit or Adobe? Are my preferences set wrong or something?I know there's been issues with Windows 7 and Adobe Reader (and Acrobat) 8.x regarding opening pages in a web browser, but SINCE you're using XP...

Anyway, what version of Internet Explorer are you using?Quote

Just a thought - why does it seem to be opening the .pdf in another web page rather than Foxit or Adobe? Are my preferences set wrong or something?

No ...you're misunderstanding what happens with certain file associations...opening a .pdf will launch whatever app is selected to view .pdf's....the Browser is then out of the picture.

Unless the browser has built-in capabilities for viewing .pdf's which would mean it would open in a new browser window...but i've seen them all and they pretty much suck...a dedicated .pdf VIEWER app is best IMHO.

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17510.	Solve : Windows XP licence issues?
Answer» Hi there, I'm solving a problem for a friend at the moment as she had a major virus attack on her PC. It was that bad, that we have had to WIPE the HDD completely using Darik's Boot & Nuke. It was previously running XP and as far as I know, she has an XP retail disc that was installed on it before the wipe. We are now trying to install the XP CD from scratch, which is fine, but we are now getting notifications of WGA issues. The CD is legit, but I couldn't uninstall what was previously on the computer/deactivate the licence as we couldn't boot into Windows full stop. What are the fixes for this - she doesn't want to buy a new CD and obviously, she owns the licence. Thanks Are you using her product key? If not, that's why. If you are using her product key, is it an OEM product key (i.e.: a sticker on her computer)? If so, are you using OEM media? If not, that's why. OEM installs require OEM source files/media. Retail installs require retail source files/media. Volume license installs require volume license files/media. Period. If so, then you'll need to contact Microsoft and explain what happened so they can do their thing to correct it. The only other thing you can do is to restore from a previous image of her PC and use a utility to retrieve her old product key (did you image it before wiping it? Acronis and Ghost are two good options for this. If not, consider this a lesson learned, as there's ALWAYS something missing from a new install that people will raise a stink about). Other than that, assistance from us regarding licensing issues cannot get to the point where the assistance can be used for piracy, no matter how legitimate the person's intentions are. We don't need the trouble from Microsoft... Thanks for your help. She lives miles away so I'm helping her via msn. The cd that we are using has a product key sticker on the back, but not on the pc itself (as I guess it was a custom pc - it is not branded). Unfortunately, we have wiped everything on the HDD, so it is not possible to recover the product key that was used before. Any further advice please and/or could you give me the PHONE number to contact microsoft? Thanks againTypically, if a WGA prompt TRIGGERS, there's an option to click on to contact Microsoft. However, I'm thinking the odds don't look good in your (or your friend's) favor. I'm thinking the custom build PC had a pirated copy of Windows installed on it in the first place. Otherwise, she would have been given the installation media and/or the certificate of authenticity with the product key on it. However, it's not too farfetched if she had installation media in the past and lost it... Now if the media you are using has only been installed on her PC (or the previous PC that it was installed on is no longer in commission), then you can go through the "Activate Windows" wizard on her computer. Once it fails, it will give an option to activate by phone. Click that option and CALL that number. The automated system will ask for a long (and I mean LOOOOONG) series of characters displayed on the screen. If it works, then it'll spit out a series of characters for you (or her) to type in. Once it's done, her computer is activated. If it fails, then it'll transfer you to a representative and you'll have to explain what happened. Typically if the key is only used on one PC, then the rep will give you a series of characters to type in to get it activated. Sometimes they may ask for proof of purchase. Worst case scenario, the WGA wizard can be used to purchase a new license at a discount. Clik Here...

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17511.	Solve : Do i need microsoft compression client pack 1.0?
Answer» I'm cleaning up my add and remove programs. This computer is older and slow so removing any unnecessary programs may help it (I hope). I have WINDOWS XP and the program in question is called: Microsoft COMPRESSION Clinet pack 10. Can I remove this safely and do I really need it? Any help and advise would be appreciate.. Thank you in advance The long answer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927374 If I recall correctly, I think it's auto-installed whenever Windows Updates/Microsoft Updates are installed through http://update.microsoft.com in XP and Server 2003. It's supposed to make DOWNLOADED update FILES smaller. It's a Vista COMPONENT for updates...if you are running XP you can safely remove it...it's not needed for XP.

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17512.	Solve : No internet after virus removal?
Answer» Make sure all lights on your modem are turn on before BROWSING. Also your cable connections on router/modem to computer. Is there a status on your computer stating that your LAN is connected after you turn on modem or modem and router(assuming that all lights are on)?Check your LAN settings under Tools, Internet Options, Connections if Automatically detect settings is on a check mark. You may want to CALL your ISP to check on the status of your connection if its connected, block or not. Quote from: patio on July 10, 2010, 09:29:48 PM Direct CONNECT to the modem to test.... Same thing happens Quote from: jason2074 on July 10, 2010, 11:37:17 PM Make sure all lights on your modem are turn on before browsing. Also your cable connections on router/modem to computer. Is there a status on your computer stating that your LAN is connected after you turn on modem or modem and router(assuming that all lights are on)?Check your LAN settings under Tools, Internet Options, Connections if Automatically detect settings is on a check mark. You may want to call your ISP to check on the status of your connection if its connected, block or not. What? You say check your lan settings under tools, but for what? Can somebody recommend me to a website that can HELP? Help me somebody! Please! Many of the newer infections remove connectivity...on purpose. Start Here... Your infection you think you removed sounds like a particularly nasty one...I did all of this stuff - I was told to go here from virus removal You were given a clean bill of health ? ? If so i would try a new modem and or/router combination... Borrow 1 of each so it doesn't cost you...Quote from: binkow on July 10, 2010, 05:07:04 AM You never left a space between IPCONFIG and /renew.Report your connection problem to your Internet Service Provider. Back-up all your important files/documents. They may fix your connection issue. Recovery console, Repair or Reformatting with your Windows CD is the least option i can give you.

17512.

Solve : No internet after virus removal?

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Make sure all lights on your modem are turn on before BROWSING. Also your cable connections on router/modem to computer. Is there a status on your computer stating that your LAN is connected after you turn on modem or modem and router(assuming that all lights are on)?Check your LAN settings under Tools, Internet Options, Connections if Automatically detect settings is on a check mark. You may want to CALL your ISP to check on the status of your connection if its connected, block or not. Quote from: patio on July 10, 2010, 09:29:48 PM

Direct CONNECT to the modem to test....

Same thing happens

Quote from: jason2074 on July 10, 2010, 11:37:17 PM

Make sure all lights on your modem are turn on before browsing. Also your cable connections on router/modem to computer. Is there a status on your computer stating that your LAN is connected after you turn on modem or modem and router(assuming that all lights are on)?Check your LAN settings under Tools, Internet Options, Connections if Automatically detect settings is on a check mark. You may want to call your ISP to check on the status of your connection if its connected, block or not.

What? You say check your lan settings under tools, but for what? Can somebody recommend me to a website that can HELP? Help me somebody! Please! Many of the newer infections remove connectivity...on purpose.

Start Here...

Your infection you think you removed sounds like a particularly nasty one...I did all of this stuff - I was told to go here from virus removal You were given a clean bill of health ? ?

If so i would try a new modem and or/router combination...
Borrow 1 of each so it doesn't cost you...Quote from: binkow on July 10, 2010, 05:07:04 AM

You never left a space between IPCONFIG and /renew.Report your connection problem to your Internet Service Provider. Back-up all your important files/documents. They may fix your connection issue. Recovery console, Repair or Reformatting with your Windows CD is the least option i can give you.

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17513.	Solve : pc wont boot any cd from any cd drive with any bios setting!!!?
Answer» PC wont boot any CD from any CD drive with any bios setting. I made CD drive the first to boot in the bios BUT STILL NOT ANYTHING PLEASE HELP!!!There are only three REASONS the system will not boot to an optical drive: 1) The drive is not at the top of the bios boot order 2) The cd is either bad or not bootable 3) The drive is not working properlyactually the CD is first and u tried it on two Cd's WINDOWS XP SETUP AND UBCD and the driver is working normally in windows even when removing the hard drive from booting list!!!You're doing something wrong...or the drive is dead. Are you pressing F10 in the BIOS setup to " save changes and exit " ? ? ?i have two internal CD drives and one EXTERNAL high class expensive (brand new- blue ray) Cd drive and all work normally in windows. and yes I'm surely pressing f10!! What do you mean when you say both Cd drives work normally with windows? What kind of activities? How old are your optical drives? Quote from: jloen on August 11, 2010, 05:38:51 AM i have two internal CD drives and one external high class expensive (brand new- blue ray) Cd drive and all work normally in windows. and yes I'm surely pressing f10!! Then: Quote from: ALLAN on August 10, 2010, 10:40:38 AM There are only three reasons the system will not boot to an optical drive: 1) The drive is not at the top of the bios boot order 2) The cd is either bad or not bootable 3) The drive is not working properly This. We can eliminate #3 for the most part, unless your computer can't boot from a USB optical drive. Double-check #1. If you're 100% sure that #1 is accounted for (i.e.: your optical drive that you're using is FIRST), then we can MOVE on to what I've bolded from Allan's quote: 2) The cd is either bad or not bootable If it's the Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD), then you may have burned it incorrectly. If burned incorrectly, then it will not be bootable. Bootable code on a CD (El Torito? Someone correct me on this if I'm wrong) will usually not show up in Windows Explorer, so it's difficult to tell whether or not it's bootable just from Windows Explorer. What program are you using to burn the UBCD? Use that to determine whether or not it's bootable. ImgBurn is a good free program: http://www.imgburn.com/ If it's XP, then either: a) Bad disc B) A burned disc (slipstreamed) or c) A burned disc (not-so legitimate) Obviously, if c), then we can't help you. If a), contact Microsoft, the point of purchase, or the manufacturer of your PC if it's an OEM copy directly from the manufacturer. If b), then are you manually slipstreaming or using a utility like nLite? If the latter, then use nLite to make the ISO as well, since it will make the ISO bootable. Use ImgBurn after that to burn the ISO to CD.

17513.

Solve : pc wont boot any cd from any cd drive with any bios setting!!!?

Answer»

PC wont boot any CD from any CD drive with any bios setting.
I made CD drive the first to boot in the bios BUT STILL NOT ANYTHING
PLEASE HELP!!!There are only three REASONS the system will not boot to an optical drive:

1) The drive is not at the top of the bios boot order
2) The cd is either bad or not bootable
3) The drive is not working properlyactually the CD is first and u tried it on two Cd's
WINDOWS XP SETUP AND UBCD and the driver is working normally in windows even when removing the hard drive from booting list!!!You're doing something wrong...or the drive is dead.
Are you pressing F10 in the BIOS setup to " save changes and exit " ? ? ?i have two internal CD drives and one EXTERNAL high class expensive (brand new- blue ray) Cd drive and all work normally in windows. and yes I'm surely pressing f10!! What do you mean when you say both Cd drives work normally with windows? What kind of activities? How old are your optical drives? Quote from: jloen on August 11, 2010, 05:38:51 AM

i have two internal CD drives and one external high class expensive (brand new- blue ray) Cd drive and all work normally in windows. and yes I'm surely pressing f10!!

Then:

Quote from: ALLAN on August 10, 2010, 10:40:38 AM

There are only three reasons the system will not boot to an optical drive:

1) The drive is not at the top of the bios boot order
2) The cd is either bad or not bootable
3) The drive is not working properly

This.

We can eliminate #3 for the most part, unless your computer can't boot from a USB optical drive.

Double-check #1. If you're 100% sure that #1 is accounted for (i.e.: your optical drive that you're using is FIRST), then we can MOVE on to what I've bolded from Allan's quote:

2) The cd is either bad or not bootable

If it's the Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD), then you may have burned it incorrectly. If burned incorrectly, then it will not be bootable. Bootable code on a CD (El Torito? Someone correct me on this if I'm wrong) will usually not show up in Windows Explorer, so it's difficult to tell whether or not it's bootable just from Windows Explorer.

What program are you using to burn the UBCD? Use that to determine whether or not it's bootable. ImgBurn is a good free program: http://www.imgburn.com/

If it's XP, then either:
a) Bad disc
B) A burned disc (slipstreamed)
or
c) A burned disc (not-so legitimate)

Obviously, if c), then we can't help you. If a), contact Microsoft, the point of purchase, or the manufacturer of your PC if it's an OEM copy directly from the manufacturer. If b), then are you manually slipstreaming or using a utility like nLite? If the latter, then use nLite to make the ISO as well, since it will make the ISO bootable. Use ImgBurn after that to burn the ISO to CD.

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17514.	Solve : Sharing a VPN connection?
Answer» Okay, I finally got that censored Local Area Connection thing running, and my two PCs are connected. However, I'm using a VPN connection to access the internet. So, I set that the VPN connection is shared on the network (that is, with the other computer). The one I'm connecting through connects online, internet is working fine, but the other one has no response (FTP, pinging, file accessing is all working). Help?Since no one else has responded, I'll respond as best as I can. Why are you using a VPN to access the internet? I've set up VPNs before to access secure networks, but not just to get internet access. And the VPNs I set up were very specific, or limited to, one computer for security reasons. I would imagine that multiple computers could be set up to use a single VPN, but each would need to be authorized. What VPN software are you using? You don't mention a router. Are you using one?Router is connected to the PC I'm using to access the internet. I'm not using a specific software for VPNs, I created the connection over Windows. It's that type of connection, that's why I'm using VPN. I connect to the VPN server with my username and password, I go through authorization and I'm online. The thing is that it worked when I linked the PC and laptop (PC is using xp and i have win 7 on laptop). I just enabled the homegroup on laptop and EVERYTHING worked fine. This time I have two XP's, just shared the connection on the main one, but the other just can't access it...You didn't answer the question as to why you're using a VPN to access the Internet. What you're doing is the equivalent of taking a flight from your home to a nearby grocery store: overkill. VPNs are used for connecting to the network of a remote location like a workplace. They're not used typically for connecting to the Internet. I don't care if it worked for you in the past. Some people fly their PRIVATE jets to the grocery store and that works for them, but it's still ridiculous to the majority of middle-class society. If you're just trying to connect multiple computers to the Internet, then don't make it harder than it needs to be. Do this: Router --> LAN port 1 ---> Computer 1 Router --> LAN port 2 ---> Computer 2 Router --> Internet/WAN port ---> Cable/DSL modem (or whatever provides your Internet service) Open up a web browser from Computer 1 or Computer 2 (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, whatever), and go to http://192.168.1.1 (or whatever the internal IP address is of your router). Log in with the router's user name and password. What you do from here depends on how your Internet Service Provider allows an Internet connection. If it's PPPoE: Select that from the drop down menu and enter the PPPoE user name and password. If you don't know what this is, contact your Internet Service Provider. If it's DHCP (a dynamic IP address), then you probably don't have to do anything, as "Automatic Configuration (DHCP)" is usually the default. If it's a static IP (rare for consumers, common for businesses), then enter the IP address, Subnet MASK, Default Gateway, and DNS servers. If you don't know this information, contact your Internet Service Provider. If your modem takes care of any of the above three options, then use "Automatic Configuration (DHCP)," as your modem may have an internal IP address (hopefully not the same as your router's or else you'll have routing conflicts and will have to change your router's internal IP address), and may be acting as DHCP server.The thing is that connection to the workplace (by VPN) is used to access the internet. I logon to 10.64.0.1 with my username and password (everything in the VPN connection is configured), and then I can access the internet. The type of connection is PPTP. I have only one LAN port on my router.Quote from: markho10 on August 11, 2010, 09:13:59 AM The thing is that connection to the workplace (by VPN) is used to access the internet. I logon to 10.64.0.1 with my username and password (everything in the VPN connection is configured), and then I can access the internet. The type of connection is PPTP. I have only one LAN port on my router. Interesting. Is this company policy for you to connect to the Internet through a VPN? If not, then removing the check box "Use default gateway on remote network" is your friend here: 1) Right-click the VPN connection, left-click Properties. 2) Go to the Networking tab. 3) Click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and then click Properties. 4) Click the "Advanced" button. 5) Uncheck that annoying little "Use default gateway on remote network" check box. 6) Click the DNS tab. Add your company DNS server's IP address to the list of DNS servers to use. 7) (Optional, depends on whether your company uses this) Click the WINS tab. Add your company WINS server's IP address to the list of WINS servers to use. Voila! VPN access, and you still use your own Internet connection. If you can't access network resources, then make sure you did #6 and #7 properly. If this is company policy for you to use the Internet over the company's VPN connection (which would be silly, as it would be horribly slow over a VPN due to the upload of anything but a T1 or T3 line), then contact your IT department before doing the steps above. As for your router having only one LAN port...I can think of three reasons for this: 1) It's an older router--has one WAN port and one LAN port. Don't use those for PPTP connections--GRE MAKES them cry. 2) It's a newer modem that functions as a router. 3) You're using a modem and mistaking it for a router. If #1: Get yourself a better router. Now. Good option: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190&Tpk=WRT54GL If #2: Either a) Get yourself a cheap network switch and connect it to your router. If you don't care about Gigabit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124005 If you do: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124021&Tpk=EG005W So you'll do something like this: Router ---> uplink port on Switch (if it has one...if not, then pick the last port) -- two cables, one from port 1 and one from port 2 ---> Computer 1 and Computer 2 respectively. ...or B) Like #1, connect the router to your modem, use DHCP as the WAN option in the router, and either i. Change your modem to "bridge mode" to bridge everything to the separate router or ii. Give your router a static WAN IP address that's within the modem's LAN subnet and configure your router to DMZ everything to the router. If you need assistance with this, let me know. I might not be able to help you completely, but between what I know and calling your Internet provider, this can be done (i.e.: your ISP may not support the router and I have no idea what the interface of your modem is like, but put two and two together and it can work). If #3: See #1. Get yourself a router.

17514.

Solve : Sharing a VPN connection?

Answer»

Okay, I finally got that *censored* Local Area Connection thing running, and my two PCs are connected. However, I'm using a VPN connection to access the internet. So, I set that the VPN connection is shared on the network (that is, with the other computer). The one I'm connecting through connects online, internet is working fine, but the other one has no response (FTP, pinging, file accessing is all working). Help?Since no one else has responded, I'll respond as best as I can.

Why are you using a VPN to access the internet? I've set up VPNs before to access secure networks, but not just to get internet access. And the VPNs I set up were very specific, or limited to, one computer for security reasons. I would imagine that multiple computers could be set up to use a single VPN, but each would need to be authorized. What VPN software are you using?

You don't mention a router. Are you using one?Router is connected to the PC I'm using to access the internet. I'm not using a specific software for VPNs, I created the connection over Windows. It's that type of connection, that's why I'm using VPN. I connect to the VPN server with my username and password, I go through authorization and I'm online.

The thing is that it worked when I linked the PC and laptop (PC is using xp and i have win 7 on laptop). I just enabled the homegroup on laptop and EVERYTHING worked fine. This time I have two XP's, just shared the connection on the main one, but the other just can't access it...You didn't answer the question as to why you're using a VPN to access the Internet.

What you're doing is the equivalent of taking a flight from your home to a nearby grocery store: overkill.

VPNs are used for connecting to the network of a remote location like a workplace. They're not used typically for connecting to the Internet. I don't care if it worked for you in the past. Some people fly their PRIVATE jets to the grocery store and that works for them, but it's still ridiculous to the majority of middle-class society.

If you're just trying to connect multiple computers to the Internet, then don't make it harder than it needs to be. Do this:

Router --> LAN port 1 ---> Computer 1
Router --> LAN port 2 ---> Computer 2
Router --> Internet/WAN port ---> Cable/DSL modem (or whatever provides your Internet service)

Open up a web browser from Computer 1 or Computer 2 (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, whatever), and go to http://192.168.1.1 (or whatever the internal IP address is of your router). Log in with the router's user name and password. What you do from here depends on how your Internet Service Provider allows an Internet connection.

If it's PPPoE: Select that from the drop down menu and enter the PPPoE user name and password. If you don't know what this is, contact your Internet Service Provider.

If it's DHCP (a dynamic IP address), then you probably don't have to do anything, as "Automatic Configuration (DHCP)" is usually the default.

If it's a static IP (rare for consumers, common for businesses), then enter the IP address, Subnet MASK, Default Gateway, and DNS servers. If you don't know this information, contact your Internet Service Provider.

If your modem takes care of any of the above three options, then use "Automatic Configuration (DHCP)," as your modem may have an internal IP address (hopefully not the same as your router's or else you'll have routing conflicts and will have to change your router's internal IP address), and may be acting as DHCP server.The thing is that connection to the workplace (by VPN) is used to access the internet. I logon to 10.64.0.1 with my username and password (everything in the VPN connection is configured), and then I can access the internet.
The type of connection is PPTP.
I have only one LAN port on my router.Quote from: markho10 on August 11, 2010, 09:13:59 AM

The thing is that connection to the workplace (by VPN) is used to access the internet. I logon to 10.64.0.1 with my username and password (everything in the VPN connection is configured), and then I can access the internet.
The type of connection is PPTP.
I have only one LAN port on my router.

Interesting. Is this company policy for you to connect to the Internet through a VPN? If not, then removing the check box "Use default gateway on remote network" is your friend here:

1) Right-click the VPN connection, left-click Properties.
2) Go to the Networking tab.
3) Click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and then click Properties.
4) Click the "Advanced" button.
5) Uncheck that annoying little "Use default gateway on remote network" check box.
6) Click the DNS tab. Add your company DNS server's IP address to the list of DNS servers to use.
7) (Optional, depends on whether your company uses this) Click the WINS tab. Add your company WINS server's IP address to the list of WINS servers to use.

Voila! VPN access, and you still use your own Internet connection. If you can't access network resources, then make sure you did #6 and #7 properly.

If this is company policy for you to use the Internet over the company's VPN connection (which would be silly, as it would be horribly slow over a VPN due to the upload of anything but a T1 or T3 line), then contact your IT department before doing the steps above.

As for your router having only one LAN port...I can think of three reasons for this:

1) It's an older router--has one WAN port and one LAN port. Don't use those for PPTP connections--GRE MAKES them cry.
2) It's a newer modem that functions as a router.
3) You're using a modem and mistaking it for a router.

If #1: Get yourself a better router. Now.
Good option: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190&Tpk=WRT54GL

If #2: Either
a) Get yourself a cheap network switch and connect it to your router.
If you don't care about Gigabit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124005
If you do: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124021&Tpk=EG005W

So you'll do something like this:

Router ---> uplink port on Switch (if it has one...if not, then pick the last port) -- two cables, one from port 1 and one from port 2 ---> Computer 1 and Computer 2 respectively.

...or

B) Like #1, connect the router to your modem, use DHCP as the WAN option in the router, and either
i. Change your modem to "bridge mode" to bridge everything to the separate router
or
ii. Give your router a static WAN IP address that's within the modem's LAN subnet and configure your router to DMZ everything to the router. If you need assistance with this, let me know. I might not be able to help you completely, but between what I know and calling your Internet provider, this can be done (i.e.: your ISP may not support the router and I have no idea what the interface of your modem is like, but put two and two together and it can work).

If #3: See #1. Get yourself a router.

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17515.	Solve : My Windows has become a mess?
Answer» I had forgot to eject Windows CD from my CD drive. Then, my sister turned on the COMPUTER. She made a mistake and performed part of Windows installation. Now, when I log in my windows I can't see the list of programs in All Programs . Furthermore, the SPEED of my computer has slowed down and it takes a LOT of time to run a Flash program or open the CD Drive. In addition, my computer does not make any VOICE any longer. I have checked System Restore capability through this link:Start -> accessories -> system tools -> system restore. However, It did not have any effect. I do not want to remove my Windows and install another one because I have lots of programs on this windows which I need them very much. Please help me.You can try a repair install. Boot to the XP CD and choose the SECOND repair option, allowing XP to install on top of itself (http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How-to-repair-Windows-XP-t138.html)Not to be the pessimest here but depending on what she did and how long it ran i'd prepare for the inevitibality that all your data and apps could be gone... This is why we preach good solid backup strategies all the time here...patio is right, you might be better off performing a clean install just to UNDO the damage. or, you try a repair install. your choice.

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17516.	Solve : Windows Genuine Advantage?
Answer» Hi there, I am helping my friend SORT her computer out after a SERIOUS virus attack. It was that bad that we have had to wipe the HDD completely. She SAYS she has a Windows XP cd (which is legit by the sound of it) - I don't know 100% as it is over msn messenger that we are communicating (she lives miles away). We installed the OS, but it is now saying it isn't genuine. They never owned the computer from new and the OS disc was given with the PC. I'm GUESSING that's an OEM copy. Why are we getting that message and can we do anything about it?CALL the #800 MS number and they will have you all fixed up...

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17517.	Solve : IP Address showing zeros after re-installing XP?
Answer» I recently re-installed XP home on my old laptop and everything seemed to install ok but now I cannot CONNECT to my internet wirelessly.In my system tray it shows that my network name and conection rate as EXCELLENT but it will not actually connect. When I do "ipconfig /all" I find my IP address to be 0.0.0.0. I also get a funny looking address for my DNS servers of "fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1" and then "2%1" and "3%1". I reinstalled my dell drivers from the drivers disc that came with the computer and I did have SLOW connectivity via wired hookup. I have tried "ping ip_address_of_the_router" and it I got "Ping request could not find host ip_address_of_the_router. Please check the name and try again.". I have a working interent CONNECTION on my other laptop (wireless) and through my desktop (wired). I don't know if this is a DRIVER issue or what but I just can't seem to get it figured out. THe status of my wirelss connetion on the problem computer is just aquiring network address. But it never connects. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm afraid I'm in over my head on this one. Start/Run... Type in ipconfig /release and hit Enter Then ipconfig /renew and hit Enter... Re-bboot and see... NOTE the space between ipconfig command and the/ switchQuote I also get a funny looking address for my DNS servers of "fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1" and then "2%1" and "3%1". This is for IPv6. Normal. Edit: The numbers don't look perfectly normal (kind of ), but it may be connected to the main issue, which patio attempts to fix.I have already tried to do as Patio said; Start/Run... Type in ipconfig /release and hit Enter Then ipconfig /renew and hit Enter... Re-boot and see... No luck with this I still had the same problems. My computer cannot connect wireless to the internet. I believe it to be a TCP/IP driver issue and cannot figure out how to solve it. I downloaded what I thought were the appropriate drivers form the drivers CD that came with the system. Right now I am trying to reinstall/repair of XP and see what happens. Any other ideas would be great if you have them. Thanks again!Quote My computer cannot connect wireless to the internet. Did you try wired connection? After Windows reinstall, did you install chipset driver? What was used to reinstall Windows? Windows CD, or some recovery CD? Any errors in Device Manager?Probably forgot to re-install all drivers after the install... That's at least what it's looking like...

17517.

Solve : IP Address showing zeros after re-installing XP?

Answer»

I recently re-installed XP home on my old laptop and everything seemed to install ok but now I cannot CONNECT to my internet wirelessly.In my system tray it shows that my network name and conection rate as EXCELLENT but it will not actually connect. When I do "ipconfig /all" I find my IP address to be 0.0.0.0. I also get a funny looking address for my DNS servers of "fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1" and then "2%1" and "3%1". I reinstalled my dell drivers from the drivers disc that came with the computer and I did have SLOW connectivity via wired hookup. I have tried "ping ip_address_of_the_router" and it I got "Ping request could not find host ip_address_of_the_router. Please check the name and try again.". I have a working interent CONNECTION on my other laptop (wireless) and through my desktop (wired). I don't know if this is a DRIVER issue or what but I just can't seem to get it figured out. THe status of my wirelss connetion on the problem computer is just aquiring network address. But it never connects. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm afraid I'm in over my head on this one. Start/Run...
Type in ipconfig /release and hit Enter
Then ipconfig /renew and hit Enter...
Re-bboot and see...

NOTE the space between ipconfig command and the/ switchQuote

I also get a funny looking address for my DNS servers of "fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1" and then "2%1" and "3%1".

This is for IPv6. Normal.

Edit: The numbers don't look perfectly normal (kind of ), but it may be connected to the main issue, which patio attempts to fix.I have already tried to do as Patio said;

Start/Run...
Type in ipconfig /release and hit Enter
Then ipconfig /renew and hit Enter...
Re-boot and see...

No luck with this I still had the same problems. My computer cannot connect wireless to the internet. I believe it to be a TCP/IP driver issue and cannot figure out how to solve it. I downloaded what I thought were the appropriate drivers form the drivers CD that came with the system. Right now I am trying to reinstall/repair of XP and see what happens. Any other ideas would be great if you have them. Thanks again!Quote

My computer cannot connect wireless to the internet.

Did you try wired connection?

After Windows reinstall, did you install chipset driver?
What was used to reinstall Windows? Windows CD, or some recovery CD?
Any errors in Device Manager?Probably forgot to re-install all drivers after the install...
That's at least what it's looking like...

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17518.	Solve : don't know what is going on with the computer?
Answer» here is the hijack this log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:41:47 PM, on 8/10/2010 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\iolo\common\lib\ioloServiceManager.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\MSCamS32.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Authentium\AntiVirus5\vsedsps.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Authentium\AntiVirus5\vseamps.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\iolo\System Mechanic Professional\System Shield\ioloSSTray.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Documents and Settings\hmsam66\Desktop\Norman_Malware_Cleaner.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157 R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896 R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/defaults/su/*http://ca.yahoo.com R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll O2 - BHO: SSVHelper CLASS - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\ssv.dll O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Persistence] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe O6 - HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present O6 - HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\Microsoft Office\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000 O9 - Extra BUTTON: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2iexp.dll O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2iexp.dll O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\Microsoft Office\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\Microsoft Office\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll O9 - Extra button: RESEARCH - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\Microsoft Office\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe O18 - PROTOCOL: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll O23 - Service: Defragmentation-Service (DfSdkS) - mst software GmbH, Germany - C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 6\Dfsdks.exe O23 - Service: iolo FileInfoList Service (ioloFileInfoList) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\iolo\common\lib\ioloServiceManager.exe O23 - Service: iolo System Service (ioloSystemService) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\iolo\common\lib\ioloServiceManager.exe O23 - Service: vseamps - Authentium, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Authentium\AntiVirus5\vseamps.exe O23 - Service: vsedsps - Authentium, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Authentium\AntiVirus5\vsedsps.exe O23 - Service: vseqrts - Authentium, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Authentium\AntiVirus5\vseqrts.exe -- End of file - 4415 bytes Well even with a HJT log...we don't know what's GOING on with the computer either...

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17519.	Solve : problem with floppy drive and monitor?
Answer» HELLO, I am using WINDOWS XP. my problem is that when i function my COMPUTER, the monitor doesn't give output at first time.. so the need of SWITCHING off the main switch arises. At the second time when i function the PC twice, it starts... AND ALSO THE FLOPPY DRIVE FAILS FOR BOOTING kindly, replyCheck the Power cord of the Monitor THROUGHLY & un-plug the pin-based Monitor cord behind CPU & check if all pins are intact(& not bruised or broken). RESTART the machine & see if that works for you.

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17520.	Solve : IDE Laptop Hard Drive Adapter Re-Loading Windows Xp?
Answer» Please any more help on my TOPICS please Thank you Per http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/laptops/fujitsu-siemens-amilo-l7320/ , your computer has a DVD drive. So, why haven't followed the advice and installed Windows by putting the Windows disc in your DVD drive and booting from it? If your DVD is not working, then replace it; you've already been given this advice but have not responded to it.Hi - Soybean - *You clearly haven't read all my replies* - I first said that my DVD/CD is not working - My further replies:- I have an extternal drive and changed the bios to try and boot from a USB; but that didn't work - tried the six floppy disks but on the sixth disk the loading stopped and the blue stop screeen was shown - I tried to remove the drive from the computer first looking to see how it *'JUST'* SLIDES out , I took most of the outer CASING off but was unable to remove the bottom casing have unscrew all the visable screws. So I don't wish to sound rude, because I have been so please that people have responded. so I have tried evey THING that I have been advised to do, what I'm hoping that some one can help as to just making the drive slide out? *All the above plus more I have all ready replied* It's a standard notebook optical drive, a NEC ND-6750A. Quote from: amilo-forum To remove dvd drive, take out the battery and remove the three screws underneath, then fold your screen back till your laptop is flat this will release the the top fascia where the power button is (it clips off in three places can take a little welly to get it off), this will then allow you to take away the keyboard, underneath the keyboard, you'll see several screws, however you'll see one screw next to a gap in the surface, this is the back of the drive and holds it in place once you've removed the screw take out your drive, you'll need to take off the little PIECE of metal on the back of the drive that the screw goes through and attach it to your new one. then replace the fascia and put your new drive in. remember that you need your dvd drive open before you do all this, i know its obvious but theres nothing more annoying than when you forget. Hi - Samon Trout - I'm sorry I did not want to upset any of you kind helpful people out there, I just could not understand why I had to keep repeating the problem I have been having, any way thank you kindly for your help, I have now easly removed the drive as per your clear and easy to use directions. Once again Thank you. I have been trying to make my poblem clear on each reply, and perhaps I was wrong to use bold and Underline, I just got feed up keep repeating myself, any way sorry Malhope you are closer to a solution now... (see I removed all my sarcasm!)

17520.

Solve : IDE Laptop Hard Drive Adapter Re-Loading Windows Xp?

Answer»

Please any more help on my TOPICS please
Thank you Per http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/laptops/fujitsu-siemens-amilo-l7320/ , your computer has a DVD drive. So, why haven't followed the advice and installed Windows by putting the Windows disc in your DVD drive and booting from it? If your DVD is not working, then replace it; you've already been given this advice but have not responded to it.Hi - Soybean - You clearly haven't read all my replies - I first said that my DVD/CD is not working - My further replies:- I have an extternal drive and changed the bios to try and boot from a USB; but that didn't work - tried the six floppy disks but on the sixth disk the loading stopped and the blue stop screeen was shown - I tried to remove the drive from the computer first looking to see how it 'JUST' SLIDES out , I took most of the outer CASING off but was unable to remove the bottom casing have unscrew all the visable screws. So I don't wish to sound rude, because I have been so please that people have responded. so I have tried evey THING that I have been advised to do, what I'm hoping that some one can help as to just making the drive slide out? All the above plus more I have all ready replied It's a standard notebook optical drive, a NEC ND-6750A.

Quote from: amilo-forum

To remove dvd drive, take out the battery and remove the three screws underneath, then fold your screen back till your laptop is flat this will release the the top fascia where the power button is (it clips off in three places can take a little welly to get it off), this will then allow you to take away the keyboard, underneath the keyboard, you'll see several screws, however you'll see one screw next to a gap in the surface, this is the back of the drive and holds it in place once you've removed the screw take out your drive, you'll need to take off the little PIECE of metal on the back of the drive that the screw goes through and attach it to your new one. then replace the fascia and put your new drive in.

remember that you need your dvd drive open before you do all this, i know its obvious but theres nothing more annoying than when you forget.

Hi - Samon Trout - I'm sorry I did not want to upset any of you kind helpful people out there, I just could not understand why I had to keep repeating the problem I have been having, any way thank you kindly for your help, I have now easly removed the drive as per your clear and easy to use directions. Once again Thank you. I have been trying to make my poblem clear on each reply, and perhaps I was wrong to use bold and Underline, I just got feed up keep repeating myself, any way sorry

Malhope you are closer to a solution now... (see I removed all my sarcasm!)

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17521.	Solve : icon help?
Answer» Can someone explain to me how if I see a batch of icons somewhere how and where I download these icons to, that is where I first store them, and secondly, how you manage to put them in place , wether to change the icons on the desktop, or change the icons BENEATH for folders mail DOCUMENTS recycle bin etc. Ive been searching everywhere for an answer to this but cant seem to find one. Thankyou.1) Download them to any folder you LIKE - just REMEMBER which one you picked 2) Once downloaded, right-click on the icon of the shortcut or program you want to change. Then choose Properties - Change Icon - Browse and NAVIGATE to the folder where you stored the new icons. Double-click on the one you like then "okay" your way out.

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17522.	Solve : cant reinstall xp or remove viruses?
Answer» When you are in the BIOS and SETTING the CD to 1ST BOOT device you need to "Press F10 to save changes and exit" and then answer "Y"... The machine will REBOOT automatically...

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17523.	Solve : How to REMOVE this entry from within msconfig??
Answer» Hello There! After reading 'Windows XP TWEAK' articles, I made this entry within SYSTEM.INI tab of msconfig utility(Refer to the Screenshot, please). Now I can surely disable the same BUT isn't there a way to permanently make it disappear from the screen? WELCOME screen upon boot has started showing up for a longer duration & I suspect this to be culprit. HELP me get a PERMANENT rid of this entry please! [recovering DISK space - old attachment deleted by admin]Just OPEN the system.ini file with your text editor and delete the line, then save the file. You should not use msconfig to make permanent changes to anything, only to troubleshoot.

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17524.	Solve : Recovery xp software back if backed up in a file on c drive????
Answer» Hi I am HOPING someone can help me please!!!!!!!!! I did a FULL system recovery. I chose the option back up in a folder on my c drive before doing the recovery. I assumed I could reinstall these softwares but I was sadly mistaken. Before I give up all hope on getting my software back (a lot of what I paid $$$ for) I just wanted to SEE if anyone had any MIRACLES they could offer me. PLEASE HELP! I'm afraid you're out of luck... Programs can not be simply moved/copied and EXPECT to work properly...they have to be installed to work.

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17525.	Solve : Windows Start Up?
Answer» My computer isn't starting windows properly.i PRESSED the power button while it was already shutting off.now whenever i try to turn it show me the "Start windows normally"page.i've tried each and everyone but nothing happens.it will just begin loading windows but then restart.Start by booting to the recovery console and running chkdsk /r After that, if the system still does not boot you can try a repair installation.first of all.what iave no idea what a chdskamabob is.i have no disk no nothing.any ways i can fix this by just tampering with F2 or F10 and such?or anyh other method that a 17yrold-noncomputerwiz-confused-guy can fix this? Is your power button stuck down???See if you can borrow an XP CD of the same version that is currently installed. Then post back and we'll walk you through the required procedures.Hey...I am having the exact same proplem and I have the disk(see posting from today(see "help for my MSI Wind Notebook" where I describe the problem in detail) Same thing is happening...starts to boot, then the options screen, then tries to reboot again....would some ONE be willing to help a gal out and walk ME through the procedure? I am addicted to my computer and feel neutered without it! Please? fyregyrl - please stay in your own thread. Thank you.will a REFORMAT disk help?I don't know what a reformat disc is.i'm not quite sure either.my bro says it might be possible.i guess its like the windows cd thingy?If you have the original OS cd and want to reformat and REINSTALL the OS that is your choice. Understand that by reformatting you will lose all data on the drive.luckily i saved some stuff to a cd.hye thnx for all the help.computers working and i think its also a little bit faster .:Dthnx

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17526.	Solve : WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SICK OF LINUX????
Answer» PLEASE REPLY TO MY POST!! I REALLY NEED YOUR ANSWER, WHY?? BECAUSE IM USING LINUX! THANKS GUYS!!!I have no idea what the question is... Can you be more specific ? ?I don't think this is a serious question. For one thing, it's in the WINDOWS XP forum.But even had it been posted in the Linux section it wouldn't make any more sense...It is not proper English; it means NOTHING. Also he has Caps Lock DISEASE. I smell a troll. Quote from: monan555 on July 17, 2010, 05:21:10 AM PLEASE REPLY TO MY POST!! Consider it done. Quote I REALLY NEED YOUR ANSWER, WHY?? I don't know. Quote BECAUSE IM USING LINUX! Oh, now I know... oh wait, no I don't. an answer (or in your case, an ANSWER) is usually given in RESPONSE to a question, the only question you ask here is why you need an answer, which I have to say is sort of begging the question. Quote THANKS GUYS!!! your welcome. I mean, YOUR WELCOME!!!Quote from: BC_Programmer on July 17, 2010, 08:52:52 AM your welcome. I mean, YOUR WELCOME!!! You mean, You're welcome!!! or YOU'RE WELCOME!!!, don't you? Quote from: Salmon Trout on July 17, 2010, 08:56:50 AM You mean, You're welcome!!! or YOU'RE WELCOME!!!, don't you? Of course not! do you think would use the right one? Besides, for all we know their name could be "Welcome". heh

17526.

Solve : WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SICK OF LINUX????

Answer» PLEASE REPLY TO MY POST!! I REALLY NEED YOUR ANSWER, WHY?? BECAUSE IM USING LINUX! THANKS GUYS!!!I have no idea what the question is...
Can you be more specific ? ?I don't think this is a serious question. For one thing, it's in the WINDOWS XP forum.But even had it been posted in the Linux section it wouldn't make any more sense...It is not proper English; it means NOTHING. Also he has Caps Lock DISEASE. I smell a troll.
Quote from: monan555 on July 17, 2010, 05:21:10 AM

PLEASE REPLY TO MY POST!!

Consider it done.

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I REALLY NEED YOUR ANSWER, WHY??

I don't know.

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BECAUSE IM USING LINUX!

Oh, now I know... oh wait, no I don't. an answer (or in your case, an ANSWER) is usually given in RESPONSE to a question, the only question you ask here is why you need an answer, which I have to say is sort of begging the question.

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THANKS GUYS!!!

your welcome.

I mean, YOUR WELCOME!!!Quote from: BC_Programmer on July 17, 2010, 08:52:52 AM

your welcome.
I mean, YOUR WELCOME!!!

You mean, You're welcome!!! or YOU'RE WELCOME!!!, don't you?
Quote from: Salmon Trout on July 17, 2010, 08:56:50 AM

You mean, You're welcome!!! or YOU'RE WELCOME!!!, don't you?

Of course not! do you think would use the right one?

Besides, for all we know their name could be "Welcome". heh

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17527.	Solve : Windows Fax and Piture viewer?
Answer» Hi When I attach a picture to an E-mail and send (JPEG) I notice that it seems to send a Fax and Picture VIEW type mail. This has the folowing effect: the RECIPIENT recieves ALL the pictures I have viewed recently and these can be ACCESSED by PRESSING the arrow key at the bootom of Fax and Picture view. All I want the reciepient to see is the Photo I selected! Nothing ELSE! CURE?! regards Bushy

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17528.	Solve : 2000 Word & excel files open slow?
Answer» HALP! My 2000 word & excel files take 30-70 seconds to open. Sometimes I need to close and try again before they will open at all. Sometimes, not always I GET an error message stating that the file is a read only! I've cleaned the computer with Spybot, deleted cookies to no avail. However, a new word or excel opens within 10-15 seconds. Please help a retiree. I may not have a lot time left! Visit the Malware & spyware help section and get started with fixing your computer right away! A malware specialist should be available to help you soon before your time expires! This is the log from SuperAntispyware:::::SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log http://www.superantispyware.com Generated 08/06/2010 at 05:28 PM Application Version : 4.41.1000 Core Rules Database Version : 5328 Trace Rules Database Version: 3140 Scan type : Complete Scan Total Scan Time : 01:21:02 Memory items scanned : 494 Memory threats detected : 1 Registry items scanned : 5890 Registry threats detected : 1 File items scanned : 40132 File threats detected : 19 Trojan.Agent/Gen C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE [ImgTask] C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE Rogue.PrivacyCenter C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\cg.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\mw.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\rd.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sc.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sm.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sp.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\cg.key C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\rd.key C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\sc.key C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\sp.key C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp\settings.ini C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp\spfilter C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter Adware.Tracking CookiePosting logs: I hope I did this right SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log http://www.superantispyware.com Generated 08/06/2010 at 05:28 PM Application Version : 4.41.1000 Core Rules Database Version : 5328 Trace Rules Database Version: 3140 Scan type : Complete Scan Total Scan Time : 01:21:02 Memory items scanned : 494 Memory threats detected : 1 Registry items scanned : 5890 Registry threats detected : 1 File items scanned : 40132 File threats detected : 19 Trojan.Agent/Gen C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE [ImgTask] C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE Rogue.PrivacyCenter C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\cg.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\mw.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\rd.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sc.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sm.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sp.dat C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\cg.key C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\rd.key C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\sc.key C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\sp.key C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp\settings.ini C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp\spfilter C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter Adware.Tracking Cookie Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46 www.malwarebytes.org Database version: 4401 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.13 8/6/2010 7:47:48 PM mbam-log-2010-08-06 (19-47-48).txt Scan type: Quick scan Objects scanned: 125967 Time elapsed: 12 minute(s), 17 second(s) Memory PROCESSES Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 1 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 0 Folders Infected: 0 Files Infected: 0 Memory Processes Infected: (No malicious items detected) Memory Modules Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Keys Infected: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{1d4db7d2-6ec9-47a3-bd87-1e41684e07bb} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Registry Values Infected: (No malicious items detected) Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 8:02:29 PM, on 8/6/2010 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.17055) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Norton AntiVirus\Engine\17.7.0.12\ccSvcHst.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchIndexer.exe C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Norton AntiVirus\Engine\17.7.0.12\ccSvcHst.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe C:\Program Files\IE New Window Maximizer\iemaximizer.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\Windows Desktop Search\WindowsSearch.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\msiexec.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchProtocolHost.exe C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896 R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157 R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896 R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896 R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157 R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll O2 - BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer - {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA} - C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - (no file) O2 - BHO: Symantec Intrusion PREVENTION - {6D53EC84-6AAE-4787-AEEE-F4628F01010C} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Norton AntiVirus\Engine\17.7.0.12\IPSBHO.DLL O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.1.1309.3572\swg.dll O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader SPEED Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe /install /silent O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [IE New Window Maximizer] C:\Program Files\IE New Window Maximizer\iemaximizer.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AdobeUpdater] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Updater5\AdobeUpdater.exe" O4 - Startup: Secunia PSI.lnk = C:\Documents and Settings\admin\My Documents\PSI\psi.exe O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE O4 - Global Startup: Windows Search.lnk = C:\Program Files\Windows Desktop Search\WindowsSearch.exe O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1225519252857 O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1226168669152 O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.DLL O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Browseui preloader - {438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\browseui.dll O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\browseui.dll O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate1c9e61f30a58b20) (gupdate1c9e61f30a58b20) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus (NAV) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Norton AntiVirus\Engine\17.7.0.12\ccSvcHst.exe O24 - Desktop Component 0: (no name) - http://www.google.com/url?sa=T\x26source\x3dweb -- End of file - 6151 bytes2x3i5x , Thank you, thank you. My files open within 15 seconds or less now. Quote from: micromos on August 09, 2010, 01:41:54 PM 2x3i5x , Thank you, thank you. My files open within 15 seconds or less now. glad you have your problem solved

17528.

Solve : 2000 Word & excel files open slow?

Answer»

HALP! My 2000 word & excel files take 30-70 seconds to open. Sometimes I need to close and try again before they will open at all. Sometimes, not always I GET an error message stating that the file is a read only! I've cleaned the computer with Spybot, deleted cookies to no avail. However, a new word or excel opens within 10-15 seconds. Please help a retiree. I may not have a lot time left! Visit the Malware & spyware help section and get started with fixing your computer right away!

A malware specialist should be available to help you soon before your time expires! This is the log from SuperAntispyware:::::SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
http://www.superantispyware.com

Generated 08/06/2010 at 05:28 PM

Application Version : 4.41.1000

Core Rules Database Version : 5328
Trace Rules Database Version: 3140

Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 01:21:02

Memory items scanned : 494
Memory threats detected : 1
Registry items scanned : 5890
Registry threats detected : 1
File items scanned : 40132
File threats detected : 19

Trojan.Agent/Gen
C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE
[ImgTask] C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE

Rogue.PrivacyCenter
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\cg.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\mw.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\rd.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sc.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sm.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sp.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\cg.key
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\rd.key
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\sc.key
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\sp.key
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp\settings.ini
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp\spfilter
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter

Adware.Tracking CookiePosting logs: I hope I did this right

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

Generated 08/06/2010 at 05:28 PM

Application Version : 4.41.1000

Core Rules Database Version : 5328
Trace Rules Database Version: 3140

Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 01:21:02

Memory items scanned : 494
Memory threats detected : 1
Registry items scanned : 5890
Registry threats detected : 1
File items scanned : 40132
File threats detected : 19

Trojan.Agent/Gen
C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE
[ImgTask] C:\WINDOWS\IMGTASK.EXE

Rogue.PrivacyCenter
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\cg.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\mw.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\rd.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sc.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sm.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases\sp.dat
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\dbases
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\cg.key
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\rd.key
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\sc.key
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys\sp.key
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\keys
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp\settings.ini
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp\spfilter
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter\temp
C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Application Data\PCenter

Adware.Tracking Cookie

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 4401

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.13

8/6/2010 7:47:48 PM
mbam-log-2010-08-06 (19-47-48).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 125967
Time elapsed: 12 minute(s), 17 second(s)

Memory PROCESSES Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 1
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{1d4db7d2-6ec9-47a3-bd87-1e41684e07bb} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 8:02:29 PM, on 8/6/2010
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.17055)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Norton AntiVirus\Engine\17.7.0.12\ccSvcHst.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Norton AntiVirus\Engine\17.7.0.12\ccSvcHst.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\IE New Window Maximizer\iemaximizer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Desktop Search\WindowsSearch.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msiexec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchProtocolHost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer - {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA} - C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Symantec Intrusion PREVENTION - {6D53EC84-6AAE-4787-AEEE-F4628F01010C} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Norton AntiVirus\Engine\17.7.0.12\IPSBHO.DLL
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.1.1309.3572\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader SPEED Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe /install /silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [IE New Window Maximizer] C:\Program Files\IE New Window Maximizer\iemaximizer.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AdobeUpdater] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Updater5\AdobeUpdater.exe"
O4 - Startup: Secunia PSI.lnk = C:\Documents and Settings\admin\My Documents\PSI\psi.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Windows Search.lnk = C:\Program Files\Windows Desktop Search\WindowsSearch.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1225519252857
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1226168669152
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.DLL
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Browseui preloader - {438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\browseui.dll
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate1c9e61f30a58b20) (gupdate1c9e61f30a58b20) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus (NAV) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Norton AntiVirus\Engine\17.7.0.12\ccSvcHst.exe
O24 - Desktop Component 0: (no name) - http://www.google.com/url?sa=T\x26source\x3dweb

--
End of file - 6151 bytes2x3i5x , Thank you, thank you. My files open within 15 seconds or less now. Quote from: micromos on August 09, 2010, 01:41:54 PM

2x3i5x , Thank you, thank you. My files open within 15 seconds or less now.

glad you have your problem solved

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Answer» Hello, I have a 2006 dell inspiron 6000 laptob and its a nice computer but runs too slow pops up with 16 bit ms-dos system error box EVERYTIME and won't show internet anymore. I need to swipe it clean. Have FILES all backed up and I'm interested in puttin 7 on it. WORDS of wisdom?Few things ... you may want to visit here and follow the directions and a malware specialist will help you out. That's what I'd do first but if you really want win 7, get the Windows 7 UPGRADE Advisor and see how you're computer will fare with win 7 with that microsoft check tool. It'll give you a gauge at how win 7 will probably be like for you ....

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17532.	Solve : Computer freezing and restarting on its own?
Answer» So, I've got this error that gets pretty annoying, my PC keeps on crashing under unknown circumstances. On reboot, I got the window that the system recovered from a serious error. In the event viewer i get this: Quote Error code 10000050, parameter1 f7ffebfe, parameter2 00000000, parameter3 f7ffebfe, parameter4 00000000. The system TEMPERATURE is not too much over the limit. The CPU is ~ 60°C, which I don't think its too high. Configuration: AMD Athlon XP 1600 + ~ 1,9 GHz 1024 MB RAM (1x512, 2x256) ATI Radeon 9600 PRO (128 MB) Any solutions? Quote The CPU is ~ 60°C Desktop? If so, it's way too high.Quote from: Broni on July 17, 2010, 10:47:27 PM Desktop? If so, it's way too high. For the Athlon 1600+ if the temp is CONSTANTLY or usually over 50 it means cooling is not good enough. However the problem is probably the overclock. The Athlon XO 1600+ is a 1.4 GHz part. If he is running it at around 1.9 GHZ as his post says, that is almost certainly the cause of the instability. Even if he has got the cpu core voltage RIGHT the cpu might be marginal at that speed and also the RAM might not be able to keep up. Plus it is getting hot. What mystifies me is that he has that system and those symptoms and he needs to ask why it keeps crashing when he plays games...

17532.

Solve : Computer freezing and restarting on its own?

Answer»

So, I've got this error that gets pretty annoying, my PC keeps on crashing under unknown circumstances. On reboot, I got the window that the system recovered from a serious error. In the event viewer i get this:

Quote

Error code 10000050, parameter1 f7ffebfe, parameter2 00000000, parameter3 f7ffebfe, parameter4 00000000.

The system TEMPERATURE is not too much over the limit. The CPU is ~ 60°C, which I don't think its too high.

Configuration:
AMD Athlon XP 1600 + ~ 1,9 GHz
1024 MB RAM (1x512, 2x256)
ATI Radeon 9600 PRO (128 MB)

Any solutions? Quote

The CPU is ~ 60°C

Desktop? If so, it's way too high.Quote from: Broni on July 17, 2010, 10:47:27 PM

Desktop? If so, it's way too high.

For the Athlon 1600+ if the temp is CONSTANTLY or usually over 50 it means cooling is not good enough. However the problem is probably the overclock. The Athlon XO 1600+ is a 1.4 GHz part. If he is running it at around 1.9 GHZ as his post says, that is almost certainly the cause of the instability. Even if he has got the cpu core voltage RIGHT the cpu might be marginal at that speed and also the RAM might not be able to keep up. Plus it is getting hot. What mystifies me is that he has that system and those symptoms and he needs to ask why it keeps crashing when he plays games...

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17533.	Solve : xp recovery console admin password problem?
Answer» at enter administrator pass word, i hit enter, wrong, i type administrator, administrators,my user name, and yes i do have administrator rights to my computers, i do not have any passwords at log on, what am i missing, or am i just TIRED - please HELP This MAY help Quote Error message when you log on to Recovery CONSOLE in Windows XP: "The password is not valid" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308402

17533.

Solve : xp recovery console admin password problem?

Answer»

at enter administrator pass word, i hit enter, wrong, i type administrator, administrators,my user name, and yes i do have administrator rights to my computers, i do not have any passwords at log on, what am i missing, or am i just TIRED - please HELP This MAY help

Quote

Error message when you log on to Recovery CONSOLE in Windows XP: "The password is not valid"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308402

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17534.	Solve : New computer works (using router); old computer now wont connect to anything?
Answer» We bought a new HP which has Windows 7. That's up & running FINE and connected with the internet, hardwired, through the router. We have a Toshiba netbook that we have a Belkin wireless router (N+) that connects to the internet and we can access the printers and external hard drive without issue. We were using a Dell that has Windows 98 (2nd edition) on it and up until we pulled that one down, it worked fine hooking directly into the modem (Westell). We have Norton 360. We have DSL. The HP is in our living room as is the modem and the router. I can use the wireless Toshiba anywhere in our house without issue. Problem, we are trying to hook up the Dell in the spare bedroom and wanted to connect to the internet, external hard drive, etc. We ran the wiring to the spare bedroom for the jack and that works as we took the wireless netbook, unplugged the router completely and hard wired up the netbook in the spare bedroom and could access the internet. I am assuming the "wired" jack holes in the router are working okay because I can plug our HP into any of those and it's connecting fine. I don't know how to "TURN off" the wi-fi (built in) on the netbook to check if the router is working from the living room to the spare bedroom (that runs by hard wire. Upon hooking up the Dell in the spare bedroom and plugging everything in - the computer boots up fine but cannot access the internet. Of course the Dell is out of warranty and Dell wants to charge just to talk to us with no guarantee they can correct anything. I get the internet error page and when I run the diagnostic it mentions something about not having a valid IP address. ATT (our provider) says it isn't their issue but our computer's problem. Any other suggestions please Thx. Rosemarie If you are capable, you can go to win98 network settings and make sure TCP/IP protocol is set to Auto IP and Auto DNS and that DHCP is enabled. also make sure the Alt CONFIGURATION tab is disabled and all info is deleted. If you change anything you will need to apply/ OK to save it and reboot before new settings will take affect. please note that win98 is not very safe/secure on the net and it would be best to install XP if you can.Ok .. now you are going to think I'm a complete idiot. First .. the old Dell does have Windows XP, not Windows 98 (this is what happens when you hang on to your old computers .. we destroyed the Windows 98 computer, got rid of it). The other stuff still applies. I'm so sorry .. I re-read again what you wrote, then realized my initial information was completely wrong !!! Please let me know if I should try the same thing you initially said. Thanks.yes the same info applies to xpWanted to let you know .. I got my problem solved...Not sure why my IP address disappeared but after spending a couple hours with Belkin and another few hours with ATT .. I finally got through to someone who understood that my IP address was gone .. and got me a new one BUT the address wouldn't stay in the computer .. Every time we tried to go back to the ipconfig /all the #s were gone. I WENT to Best Buy and bought a new network interface card .. and my problems were all resolved. The computer found the internet and works fine surfing the web. BUT .. I now need to figure out how to make the Windows 98 computer SHARE so we can have that stuff save to the external hard drive, use the printers (which are already sharing with our other computers) .. I think I'm just spending so much time I'm losing my thoughts ... Can you help please. Thanks !!Quote I now need to figure out how to make the Windows 98 computer SHARE You mean the XP computer, right?Yes .. I can access the internet on the Windows XP computer but I cannot save to the external hard drive, use the printer (hooked up to the main computer), etc. Does it have something to do with my settings?? Can you explain how the network is set up and what the printer is hooked up on. Is the external drive usb? and have you tried it in the winxp usb port? also include what windows each comp has. You can a good idea how this stuff works by reading this...... http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1427

17534.

Solve : New computer works (using router); old computer now wont connect to anything?

Answer»

We bought a new HP which has Windows 7. That's up & running FINE and connected with the internet, hardwired, through the router. We have a Toshiba netbook that we have a Belkin wireless router (N+) that connects to the internet and we can access the printers and external hard drive without issue. We were using a Dell that has Windows 98 (2nd edition) on it and up until we pulled that one down, it worked fine hooking directly into the modem (Westell). We have Norton 360. We have DSL.

The HP is in our living room as is the modem and the router. I can use the wireless Toshiba anywhere in our house without issue. Problem, we are trying to hook up the Dell in the spare bedroom and wanted to connect to the internet, external hard drive, etc.

We ran the wiring to the spare bedroom for the jack and that works as we took the wireless netbook, unplugged the router completely and hard wired up the netbook in the spare bedroom and could access the internet. I am assuming the "wired" jack holes in the router are working okay because I can plug our HP into any of those and it's connecting fine. I don't know how to "TURN off" the wi-fi (built in) on the netbook to check if the router is working from the living room to the spare bedroom (that runs by hard wire.

Upon hooking up the Dell in the spare bedroom and plugging everything in - the computer boots up fine but cannot access the internet. Of course the Dell is out of warranty and Dell wants to charge just to talk to us with no guarantee they can correct anything. I get the internet error page and when I run the diagnostic it mentions something about not having a valid IP address. ATT (our provider) says it isn't their issue but our computer's problem. Any other suggestions please Thx. Rosemarie

If you are capable, you can go to win98 network settings and make sure TCP/IP protocol is set to Auto IP and Auto DNS and that DHCP is enabled. also make sure the Alt CONFIGURATION tab is disabled and all info is deleted. If you change anything you will need to apply/ OK to save it and reboot before new settings will take affect.

please note that win98 is not very safe/secure on the net and it would be best to install XP if you can.Ok .. now you are going to think I'm a complete idiot. First .. the old Dell does have Windows XP, not Windows 98 (this is what happens when you hang on to your old computers .. we destroyed the Windows 98 computer, got rid of it). The other stuff still applies. I'm so sorry .. I re-read again what you wrote, then realized my initial information was completely wrong !!! Please let me know if I should try the same thing you initially said. Thanks.yes the same info applies to xpWanted to let you know .. I got my problem solved...Not sure why my IP address disappeared but after spending a couple hours with Belkin and another few hours with ATT .. I finally got through to someone who understood that my IP address was gone .. and got me a new one BUT the address wouldn't stay in the computer .. Every time we tried to go back to the ipconfig /all the #s were gone. I WENT to Best Buy and bought a new network interface card .. and my problems were all resolved. The computer found the internet and works fine surfing the web.

BUT .. I now need to figure out how to make the Windows 98 computer SHARE so we can have that stuff save to the external hard drive, use the printers (which are already sharing with our other computers) .. I think I'm just spending so much time I'm losing my thoughts ... Can you help please. Thanks !!Quote

I now need to figure out how to make the Windows 98 computer SHARE

You mean the XP computer, right?Yes .. I can access the internet on the Windows XP computer but I cannot save to the external hard drive, use the printer (hooked up to the main computer), etc. Does it have something to do with my settings??
Can you explain how the network is set up and what the printer is hooked up on.

Is the external drive usb? and have you tried it in the winxp usb port?

also include what windows each comp has. You can a good idea how this stuff works by reading this......

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1427

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17535.	Solve : E Mail messages?
Answer» My E mail (HOTMAIL) is SENDING out the same RUBBISH message about censored, to my entire contact list. How can I stop this from HAPPENING and can I prevent any future episode. Your machine is infected and has been turned to a spam-bot... Visit the Virus and Spyware section and follow the instructions at the top of the page...

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17536.	Solve : how to delete desktop PICTURES?
Answer» You don't need to RAISE your hand Just ask.thanks SWEETIE, but i PUT it in "other ". have a great WEEK !

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17537.	Solve : password protect a document?
Answer» I am using Windows XP. How to protect a word file or any other document by locking it with a password?http://www.google.com.hk/#hl=en&source=hp&q=lock+word+document+with+password&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=b5dded608de8507d See first resultQuote from: dratul on August 08, 2010, 06:32:41 AM I am using Windows XP. How to protect a word file or any other document by locking it with a password? Which version of word?i am using Office 2007 but the document is saved as word 2003.THANX ALL...I found the ANSWER & can lock the document as follow 1. Click on the File Button at the top of the PAGE. 2. Click Save as. 3. On the Save as Pop-up window, click 'Tools' then scroll down to General options (on the BOTTOM left) and choose a password. 4. Choose a password for opening a document. 5. Choose a password for modifying a document.

17537.

Solve : password protect a document?

Answer»

I am using Windows XP. How to protect a word file or any other document by locking it with a password?http://www.google.com.hk/#hl=en&source=hp&q=lock+word+document+with+password&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=b5dded608de8507d

See first resultQuote from: dratul on August 08, 2010, 06:32:41 AM

I am using Windows XP. How to protect a word file or any other document by locking it with a password?

Which version of word?i am using Office 2007 but the document is saved as word 2003.THANX ALL...I found the ANSWER & can lock the document as follow

1. Click on the File Button at the top of the PAGE.

2. Click Save as.

3. On the Save as Pop-up window, click 'Tools' then scroll down to General options (on the BOTTOM left) and choose a password.

4. Choose a password for opening a document.

5. Choose a password for modifying a document.

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17538.	Solve : INSTALL IQ IN WINDOWS EX-P?
Answer» I WENT TO THE LINK THAT WAS MENTIONED WWW.FREE-CODECS.COM/CODEC-PACK-ALL-IN-1 DOWNLOAD.HTM BUT NOTHING HAPPEN AFTER DOWNLOAD, I WENT TO MY WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER AND IT STILL WOULD NOT LET ME VIEW MY DOWNLOADED MOVIE. IT TELLS ME I NEED A A DECODER. WHAT DID I DO WRONG. PLEASE ADVISE. Try the k-lite codec pack http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/ or use VLC. It will play just about anything http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

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17539.	Solve : Stuck at Windows Product Activation Screen.?
Answer» I originally installed Windows XP Prof on this PC. Everything went well. Nothing indicating a glitch of any kind. I used this PC for about a week with out any problems. Today I have the folowing problem... 1. PC boots up normally to windows welcome screen. I will normally click the icon [my name] to continue. 2. A Windows product activation dialogue grey box pops up. "This copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft before you can log on". Do you wish to activate windows? Yes or no? 3. I choose yes. This brings me to the desktop for a brief moment. Immediately there is a blue Windows activation dialogue box the fills the screen. "Windows is aleready activated-click OK to exit. 4. Clicking exit immediately places me back at the welcome screen mentioned in 1. From here I just go in circles. Does any one know how to correct this problem.? Just yesterday everything was working fine. Originally everything was authenticated properly. I am OPEN to any and all suggestions. There is some important data on the hard drive I "WOULD like" to recover" if possible. [/size] 1) Is the DVD an original, retail copy of Windows? 2) Did you ever use this DVD to install Windows on another system? 3) Did you activate Windows when it was first installed? 4) Were there any other problems the last TIME the system booted normallY?Thanks for responding to my question Allen. 1. Yes the DVD is original retail copy of windows Xp. 2. No, I have not used this CD to install windows in another PC. 3. Yes, I full activated windows when it was first installed. I received a response. 4. No, the next to last time I booted up I had no problems. The PC came up normally. I am thinking of STARTING over at this point. I am not sure If I should stay with XP or move on to Windows 7. I do not know if one is really better than the other. Thanks. Have you tried calling Windows #800 number to activate ? ? They're very friendly...

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17540.	Solve : desktop freezes about 5 minutes after booting up?
Answer» Desktop operates normally for about 5 minutes and then freezes. Cursor moves freely but there is no response when clicking on anything. Can't get task manager. Won't respond to any function keys. After pulling plug unit boots and operates normally and doesn't freeze again. Next day same thing happens.1. Try going into safemode if it also freezes. If it still freezes: 2. Make sure your computer(CPU) is free from dust or dirt. 3. Try to disconnect/reconnect RAM while computer is off and unplug. Check also the connection for your hard drive (connect/reconnect) if its loose. What happens in safe mode?Thanks. Opened unit in safe mode. Neither firefox nor internet explorer would let me get on internet. However, unit operated normally otherwise, with no problems using a variety of non-web based utilities. So, rebooted in normal mode. Worked successfully on non-web activities for about 20 minutes. Then pulled up firefox and had no problems with web activities for another 20 minutes! Rebooted normal mode and immediately opened firefox, as I usually do. No problems! This is weird! Can't believe that opening in safe mode that one time FIXED anything. Any thoughts on this?It didn't. Something that's loading with your system is probably causing the issue. You might want to DOWNLOAD and run Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel and disable all startup items, then reboot and see if the problem recurs. http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtmltry memtest to check you RAM for any issue. perform scandisk with repair option (chkdsk /r) to check your HDD, it may be developing bad sectors. Quote from: jaydeee on July 09, 2010, 01:16:00 PM try memtest to check you RAM for any issue. perform scandisk with repair option (chkdsk /r) to check your HDD, it may be developing bad sectors. 1) If it was ram the problem would also be present in safe mode 2) Bad sectors wouldn't cause this problem 3) There is no scandisk with XP 4) If you are going to run chkdsk /r then it should be run from the recovery consoleThanks, Allan. Went to msconfig/startup and disabled all startups last night. Booted this AM and unit ran all day with no problems. If same thing happens tomorrow I guess I'll have to selectively remove start-ups until I locate the bad one. Will Lin's program help me do that? Also, why does the unit freeze about 5 min after all the startups seem to have loaded? And, why does problem go away for the rest of the day after I pull plug and reboot? Why doesn't it COME back when I reboot? Wierd, no? Thanks again - PaulUsing Startup Control Panel, start adding items back one or two at a time, rebooting after each, until the problem returns. Then post the name of the offending startup item and let's see if we can figure out why it's causing the problem. Allan - thanks again for your help. The startup RTHDCPL seems to be the culprit, although it does not consistently cause the problem. When I booted up first time this AM I had only 4 startup items enabled: AVGTRAY(antivirus); FirewallGUI; Clavier(a text storage routine that I've used for years on several computers); RTHDCPL ( a control panel prebundled by Dell for the Realtek HD audio control). System froze up after about 5 minutes of use. I pulled plug and booted up again and had no problems after that. Yesterday AM I booted up with the first 3 items enabled and RTHDCPL disabled. There was no freeze up at all. Not obvious to me why RTHDCPL should be causing this problem. Any ideas? However, I never use this item so I INTEND to leave it disabled permanently. This was a very useful exercise since I wound up eliminating about 10 other startups which are completely unnecessary for me. Regards - PaulNo idea at all. I guess it's for the same reason some people are allergic to certain foods and others aren't. As long as everything is good now, let's not worry about it. Thanks for the follow up.

17540.

Solve : desktop freezes about 5 minutes after booting up?

Answer»

Desktop operates normally for about 5 minutes and then freezes. Cursor moves freely but there is no response when clicking on anything. Can't get task manager. Won't respond to any function keys. After pulling plug unit boots and operates normally and doesn't freeze again. Next day same thing happens.1. Try going into safemode if it also freezes.
If it still freezes:
2. Make sure your computer(CPU) is free from dust or dirt.
3. Try to disconnect/reconnect RAM while computer is off and unplug.
Check also the connection for your hard drive (connect/reconnect) if its loose. What happens in safe mode?Thanks. Opened unit in safe mode. Neither firefox nor internet explorer would let me get on internet. However, unit operated normally otherwise, with no problems using a variety of non-web based utilities. So, rebooted in normal mode. Worked successfully on non-web activities for about 20 minutes. Then pulled up firefox and had no problems with web activities for another 20 minutes!
Rebooted normal mode and immediately opened firefox, as I usually do. No problems!
This is weird! Can't believe that opening in safe mode that one time FIXED anything.
Any thoughts on this?It didn't. Something that's loading with your system is probably causing the issue. You might want to DOWNLOAD and run Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel and disable all startup items, then reboot and see if the problem recurs.
http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtmltry memtest to check you RAM for any issue.
perform scandisk with repair option (chkdsk /r) to check your HDD, it may be developing bad sectors.

Quote from: jaydeee on July 09, 2010, 01:16:00 PM

try memtest to check you RAM for any issue.
perform scandisk with repair option (chkdsk /r) to check your HDD, it may be developing bad sectors.

1) If it was ram the problem would also be present in safe mode
2) Bad sectors wouldn't cause this problem
3) There is no scandisk with XP
4) If you are going to run chkdsk /r then it should be run from the recovery consoleThanks, Allan. Went to msconfig/startup and disabled all startups last night. Booted this AM and unit ran all day with no problems. If same thing happens tomorrow I guess I'll have to selectively remove start-ups until I locate the bad one. Will Lin's program help me do that?
Also, why does the unit freeze about 5 min after all the startups seem to have loaded? And, why does problem go away for the rest of the day after I pull plug and reboot? Why doesn't it COME back when I reboot? Wierd, no?
Thanks again - PaulUsing Startup Control Panel, start adding items back one or two at a time, rebooting after each, until the problem returns. Then post the name of the offending startup item and let's see if we can figure out why it's causing the problem.
Allan - thanks again for your help. The startup RTHDCPL seems to be the culprit, although it does not consistently cause the problem. When I booted up first time this AM I had only 4 startup items enabled: AVGTRAY(antivirus); FirewallGUI; Clavier(a text storage routine that I've used for years on several computers); RTHDCPL ( a control panel prebundled by Dell for the Realtek HD audio control). System froze up after about 5 minutes of use. I pulled plug and booted up again and had no problems after that.

Yesterday AM I booted up with the first 3 items enabled and RTHDCPL disabled. There was no freeze up at all.

Not obvious to me why RTHDCPL should be causing this problem. Any ideas? However, I never use this item so I INTEND to leave it disabled permanently. This was a very useful exercise since I wound up eliminating about 10 other startups which are completely unnecessary for me.

Regards - PaulNo idea at all. I guess it's for the same reason some people are allergic to certain foods and others aren't. As long as everything is good now, let's not worry about it. Thanks for the follow up.

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17541.	Solve : Laptop shuts off by it self????
Answer» So, I'll just be using my laptop normally and it will turn off on its own. Even when it's fully charged. I have a Dell Inspiron and it is over 2 years OLD. It didn't usually happen that often, but now everytime I'm on the COMPUTER, it'll shut down after 30 MINUTES or so. I have Norton Anti Virus and there is no virus that I'm aware of. Help?Overheating... DLoad and install and run SpeedFan... Post back with your temp READINGS...Ah thank you. The temp readings were: temp 1- 67 degrees Celsius core- 65 degrees Celsius and HD0- 40 degrees Celsius So my laptop shuts down due to overheating?Temps are OK, but of course it's still on. Maybe the cpu fan is choked with dust.Try using laptop with a direct connection to the adaptor by removing the battery and check your 2 year old laptop if ventilation for fan is block from dust. BETTER yet an internal cleaning using the right procedure might clear your problem.Okay, Ill try and check the fan for dust. Thank you both for your suggestions!Shining a flashlight into the fan exhaust port should give you a good idea before opening it up.

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17542.	Solve : can't install xp?
Answer» Windows XP CD are bootable. In order to boot from CD/DVD-ROM you need to set the boot sequence. Look for the boot sequence under your BIOS setup and make sure that the first boot device is set to CD/DVD-ROM.im BACK! and with great news! it's working again! i want to t.h.a.n.k. everyone for their input. every comment that i got was helpful and obviosly from smart people. i look forword to future work shops. if you want to know, here is a LITTLE more info: a new friend was looking at the 'puter and we both agreed on all the maybe's and if's. we desided to start from scratch. when we got to the , do or die, part. he PUT in 'his' copy of xp and it ASKED for the xp cd, and then asked for the xp sp1 and he put in 'his' copy.....bang!! now it will read all of my cd's. we can't figure it out. well, that's o.k.,,for now!!!

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17543.	Solve : Windows is can't change display setting?
Answer» Go here: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and try 187, or 214, or 271ok THANKSLET us know...ya i got it to work fine now thanks for all the helpWhich FIX worked for you, if we MAY?the 271 after i ran that one i restarted and it was fine thanks for the helpYou're very welcome Thanks for posting back

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17544.	Solve : Network problem then blue screen Stop 0x000000F4?
Answer» 0x000000F4 - 0xF4 - Connecting a hard disk drive in slave only mode leads to system halt during resume from standby A computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP or a later operating system stops responding during resume from standby, and you receive one of the following stop error messages: 0x0000007a (e163a3e4,c000000e,bf8e9313,0697f860 0x000000F4 (0x00000003, Parameter2, Parameter3, Parameter4) - Windows XP stops responding when you click or resize a window, or in Windows Server 2003, when you run many console applications, you receive a Stop error MESSAGE: "0x000000F4" [for that, go here] http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916199/en-us When you click a window or when you resize a window, Windows XP stops responding (hangs). You experience this symptom if the following conditions are true: * The window overlaps another window. * The computer has a dual-core processor or a hyper-threading processor. * The Windows Classic theme is applied. Note: To determine whether the Windows Classic theme is applied, right-click an empty area on the desktop, click Properties, and then click the Themes tab. The current desktop theme is listed in the Theme box.The PROBLEMS seems to be with the Network, it happens using the LAN cable and WiFI connections. Yesterday I was trying to monitor something with wire shark and the LAN connection was not show in the interfaces of wire shark. Should I try to REPAIR it with an XP disk? Can I do something else to verify the network related software.Quote from: jlsplinter on MARCH 23, 2010, 02:50:01 PM Thanks will try that to see what happens. It said the the address causing the crash is ntoskrnl.exe+22f0d windows system. Can I fix this issue? A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. The problem seems to be caused by the following file: ntoskrnl.exe CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps: Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any Windows updates you might need. If problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use safe mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select Advanced Startup Options, and then select Safe Mode. Technical Information: * STOP: 0x000000f4 (0x00000003, 0x89c83da0, 0x89c83f14, 0x805d1650) * ntoskrnl.exe - Address 0x804f9f0d BASE at 0x804d7000 DateStamp 0x498c079b

17544.

Solve : Network problem then blue screen Stop 0x000000F4?

Answer»

0x000000F4 - 0xF4

- Connecting a hard disk drive in slave only mode leads to system halt during resume from standby

A computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP or a later operating system stops responding during resume from standby, and you receive one of the following stop error messages:

0x0000007a (e163a3e4,c000000e,bf8e9313,0697f860
0x000000F4 (0x00000003, Parameter2, Parameter3, Parameter4)

- Windows XP stops responding when you click or resize a window, or in Windows Server 2003, when you run many console applications, you receive a Stop error MESSAGE: "0x000000F4" [for that, go here] http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916199/en-us

When you click a window or when you resize a window, Windows XP stops responding (hangs). You experience this symptom if the following conditions are true:

* The window overlaps another window.
* The computer has a dual-core processor or a hyper-threading processor.
* The Windows Classic theme is applied.

Note: To determine whether the Windows Classic theme is applied, right-click an empty area on the desktop, click Properties, and then click the Themes tab. The current desktop theme is listed in the Theme box.The PROBLEMS seems to be with the Network, it happens using the LAN cable and WiFI connections. Yesterday I was trying to monitor something with wire shark and the LAN connection was not show in the interfaces of wire shark. Should I try to REPAIR it with an XP disk? Can I do something else to verify the network related software.Quote from: jlsplinter on MARCH 23, 2010, 02:50:01 PM

Thanks will try that to see what happens. It said the the address causing the crash is ntoskrnl.exe+22f0d windows system. Can I fix this issue?

A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage
to your computer.

The problem seems to be caused by the following file: ntoskrnl.exe

CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION

If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen,
restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow
these steps:

Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed.
If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer
for any Windows updates you might need.

If problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware
or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing.
If you need to use safe mode to remove or disable components, restart
your computer, press F8 to select Advanced Startup Options, and then
select Safe Mode.

Technical Information:

*** STOP: 0x000000f4 (0x00000003, 0x89c83da0, 0x89c83f14, 0x805d1650)

*** ntoskrnl.exe - Address 0x804f9f0d BASE at 0x804d7000 DateStamp 0x498c079b

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17545.	Solve : STOP: 0x000000ED?
Answer» Quote from: Allan on July 18, 2010, 03:53:28 PM Okay. It's possible the hd has unrecoverable errors. Below are a couple of links with info from MS on that particular error code. Meanwhile, I know you don't want to hear this but you might want to run chkdsk /r from within the recovery console one more time --- though truth be told, it may not help at this point. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314474 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/101096 SeaTools for DOS seagate hdd's just told me that the hdd failed important diagnostic test and that I should run long test. So, I'll run the long test and see what happens then. Thanks for your help btw.You're welcome. Sorry the diagnosis isn't better.After running long test via SeaTools for DOS it recommended I use it's utility for repairing the HDD. I let that tool run and it said Long Test Passed after repair. I am in the process of running the long test again just to be sure. I'll update again after it finishes. Just wanted to let you guys know things are seeming to be moving along a little bit now. Edit: it's already found 19 more errors. So maybe a new HDD is in need after all.Good news. Please do keep us posted. BTW, if you CAN get back into WINDOWS, be sure to backup all critical data immediately.Quote from: Allan on July 18, 2010, 04:46:28 PM Good news. Please do keep us posted. BTW, if you CAN get back into Windows, be sure to backup all critical data immediately. I was in Windows for a bit earlier it just worked out of the blue, but there didn't seem to be any critical data at all. Just a few installed programs like AVG and Skype. If I can get back in I'll double check again and thanks for the heads up.Can't get into windows although I can via safe mode. No matter how many times I scan and repair it always finds more errors. It's a never ENDING loop and this leads me to believe that the HDD is gone. If anyone can confirm this I'll pass it along and hopefully get a new DRIVE in this thing for her.Slave Drive Tutorial... Use this method to salvage what data you can...Quote from: patio on July 18, 2010, 06:01:46 PM Slave Drive Tutorial... Use this method to salvage what data you can... I can't slave the hard drive as it's a laptop IDE drive and I have nothing I can hook that up to. I'm in a linux live CD right now trying to salvage some itunes music but mostly I'm just getting input/output errors. I guess if I can find a jumper as I know this HDD doesn't have one I could change it to slave and go back into the live cd, or would that even matter given the circumstances with the live cd? Laptop to IDE connector....about 7 Bucks at any PC store

17545.

Solve : STOP: 0x000000ED?

Answer»

Quote from: Allan on July 18, 2010, 03:53:28 PM

Okay. It's possible the hd has unrecoverable errors. Below are a couple of links with info from MS on that particular error code. Meanwhile, I know you don't want to hear this but you might want to run chkdsk /r from within the recovery console one more time --- though truth be told, it may not help at this point.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314474

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/101096

SeaTools for DOS seagate hdd's just told me that the hdd failed important diagnostic test and that I should run long test. So, I'll run the long test and see what happens then. Thanks for your help btw.You're welcome. Sorry the diagnosis isn't better.After running long test via SeaTools for DOS it recommended I use it's utility for repairing the HDD. I let that tool run and it said Long Test Passed after repair. I am in the process of running the long test again just to be sure. I'll update again after it finishes. Just wanted to let you guys know things are seeming to be moving along a little bit now.

Edit: it's already found 19 more errors. So maybe a new HDD is in need after all.Good news. Please do keep us posted.

BTW, if you CAN get back into WINDOWS, be sure to backup all critical data immediately.Quote from: Allan on July 18, 2010, 04:46:28 PM

Good news. Please do keep us posted.

BTW, if you CAN get back into Windows, be sure to backup all critical data immediately.

I was in Windows for a bit earlier it just worked out of the blue, but there didn't seem to be any critical data at all. Just a few installed programs like AVG and Skype. If I can get back in I'll double check again and thanks for the heads up.Can't get into windows although I can via safe mode. No matter how many times I scan and repair it always finds more errors. It's a never ENDING loop and this leads me to believe that the HDD is gone. If anyone can confirm this I'll pass it along and hopefully get a new DRIVE in this thing for her.Slave Drive Tutorial...

Use this method to salvage what data you can...Quote from: patio on July 18, 2010, 06:01:46 PM

Slave Drive Tutorial...

Use this method to salvage what data you can...

I can't slave the hard drive as it's a laptop IDE drive and I have nothing I can hook that up to. I'm in a linux live CD right now trying to salvage some itunes music but mostly I'm just getting input/output errors. I guess if I can find a jumper as I know this HDD doesn't have one I could change it to slave and go back into the live cd, or would that even matter given the circumstances with the live cd?

Laptop to IDE connector....about 7 Bucks at any PC store

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17546.	Solve : Changing User Account?
Answer» Will I have to reformat my computer as my SON has limited me and my husband and made himself administrator so we cant change his account back to limited. Many thanksHow old is your son? QUOTE from: thatslovely on August 07, 2010, 02:54:19 AM Will I have to reformat my computer as my son has limited me and my husband and made himself administrator so we cant change his account back to limited. Many thanks If there is a password on the admin account then you, you'll have to format or hack the password. Otherwise, just log in as admin and make the changes yourself.Try PC Logon it is a open source software (SW) that will let u change/reset passwords. Follow the link below: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/07/06/pcloginnow-pc-login-now-free-download-to-reset-windows-admin-or-user-password/ This SW has saved me a few times.Does ANYBODY know what would happen if you used the WinXP repair CD and DELETED C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM (the password file)?SAM is not a password file - it is a registry hive. DO NOT DELETE REGISTRY HIVES.

17546.

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Will I have to reformat my computer as my SON has limited me and my husband and made himself administrator so we cant change his account back to limited. Many thanksHow old is your son?
QUOTE from: thatslovely on August 07, 2010, 02:54:19 AM

Will I have to reformat my computer as my son has limited me and my husband and made himself administrator so we cant change his account back to limited. Many thanks

If there is a password on the admin account then you, you'll have to format or hack the password. Otherwise, just log in as admin and make the changes yourself.Try PC Logon it is a open source software (SW) that will let u change/reset passwords. Follow the link below:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/07/06/pcloginnow-pc-login-now-free-download-to-reset-windows-admin-or-user-password/

This SW has saved me a few times.Does ANYBODY know what would happen if you used the WinXP repair CD and DELETED C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM (the password file)?SAM is not a password file - it is a registry hive. DO NOT DELETE REGISTRY HIVES.

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17547.	Solve : DVD troubleshooting?
Answer» Have inserted a DVD of a Shakespeare play. It is Region 2 (I have checked that) but why doesn't the DVD play after the screen shows merely the page of the producers? I keep getting a warning saying "DVD is not RESPONDING" Why? Thanks for any HELP you can give me.Sounds like a problem with the dvd itself. TRY it in a DIFFERENT player.

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17548.	Solve : xp repair installation disc?
Answer» I want to be able to do a simple REPAIR installation if I have to, but my factory XP discs don't have the option for repair installation... Can you DOWNLOAD an ISO file anywhere with the XP repair installation feature ? I'll buy a used disc if I have to...You need a retail XP CD to do a repair install. You can buy or borrow one (it must be the exact same version as is already INSTALLED on your system).I see thx, appreciate itwait, one more question.. Exact version, as in Home or Professional ? Or exact version as in Service PACKS.. Or both ?Bothsuper, thxyou're welcome.

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17549.	Solve : Fujitsu computer?
Answer» When I try to copy a file to the CD BURNER, it REPLY that windows can't copy the file. If the Burner door is open, it acts normal but when you close the door it replys windows can't copy the file.And what type of CD/DVD are you putting in the drive when you close it ? ? It MAY be BEST to borrow/buy a different brand and try it...some burners are finicky about blank mediums...

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17550.	Solve : zip file?
Answer» i cant open a zip file in microsoft outlook 2003 it gives application error iam using windows xp s/p 3 but once i SAVE the zip file then only i can open it any way can i open zip file without saving firstThis isn't even worth decipheringQuote from: Badserver2 on July 20, 2010, 05:16:00 PM This isn't even worth deciphering Kinda HARSH....don't you think ? ? This is a Help Forum. -------------------------------------- nieldman Some zip files can be opened on the fly IE: directly from your email app and/or browser...however it's usually best to save them to a folder...mine is named Zips on PURPOSE...just so even if there are issues with it opening you still have a backup file to WORK with... Let us know...

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i cant open a zip file in microsoft outlook 2003 it gives application error
iam using windows xp s/p 3
but once i SAVE the zip file then only i can open it
any way can i open zip file without saving firstThis isn't even worth decipheringQuote from: Badserver2 on July 20, 2010, 05:16:00 PM

This isn't even worth deciphering

Kinda HARSH....don't you think ? ?
This is a Help Forum.

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nieldman
Some zip files can be opened on the fly IE: directly from your email app and/or browser...however it's usually best to save them to a folder...mine is named Zips on PURPOSE...just so even if there are issues with it opening you still have a backup file to WORK with...
Let us know...

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