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Hello all, sorry to be such a newbie. I did try to research this but way too many conflicting answers and do not want to make things worse. BOUGHT a PC from eBay and it ran fine. Did not give me any disks with purchase. Put it away as a back up and now will not go past "system is starting" "to interrupt normal startup, press enter" screen. The KEYBOARD num lock will go off if pressed. I tried a different cloned HD and same result. I have a boot disk in CD drive. I can get into BIOS by  holding F1 and changed/saved start sequence to 1- IDE CD   2- IDE HDD   without any success as reboot goes back to same frozen screen.  Any ideas and thank you for your help!http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/force-windows-to-boot-into-safe-mode-without-using-the-f8-key/
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-system-restore/
Both tutorials also apply to Win7.Thanks Transfusion, I did not explain my PROBLEM in enough detail. I have Windows XP OS and cannot get anywhere other than BIOS. I do not see a saafe mode setting in the BIOS. Is there a way to hit a series of keys to get to the safe mode prompts?
Thanks for your efforts.Oops, I'm sorry for the nonconstructive post above. Probably wasn't thinking clearly at the time, but anyways:
Have you tried resetting your BIOS configuration through the Clear CMOS jumper on your motherboard?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdp_L5IxaNITransformers, no worries as your help is appreciated and valuable. I tried resetting CMOS jumpers and taking the battery in and out. I have the boot CD in and no luck. I held F1 and got to a different screen where is says press control s to get into config menu. I did that and it comes to a Thinkcentre screen without the phrases "system is starting" "to interrupt normal startup, press enter". It sits there and if I try control alt delete, it beeps twice and takes me back to a Thinkcentre screen now containing the phrases "system is starting" "to interrupt normal startup, press enter". Try enter and nothing happens. Wish I were more adept at so many things...PC's being one of them. So the computer freezes before the OS is loaded, but you are able to get into the BIOS, thus you can't boot from the CD drive. I am afraid it may be a hardware ISSUE...
If you have more than one RAM module, place them individually into each of the RAM slots and see if they will boot. If you have only one RAM module, test it in each of the RAM slots too.
Also, according to this thread, http://www.fixya.com/support/t7983516-desktop_not_booting_past_system about an IBM ThinkCentre A51 having the same issue as yours:

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First unplug your pc for about a minute without doing anything else to it.
Next, without it being plugged in, push and hold the power button, and continue to hold it for 45 seconds.

Next, release the power button, and plug pc back in.
Usually, this will unstick your pc

Compaq Presario 1500 notebook

When I boot up:
  It goes directly to the boot selection screen ( black screen w/ white font asking to boot in "safe mode", "normal mode", "last correct configuration", etc)  

 When I chose any option it starts to boot then reverts back to this screen.

 I can access the system menu and did try to do a HHD test.  The test failed.

Should and how do I add a partition.  Will this allow me to reinstall windows and retreive existing files.

Thanks

BI can access the system menu and did try to do a HHD test.  The test failed???this concerns me.........have you GOT any recover disks.........if you have load them...Alright.... Here's what I'm not understanding... If you create a new partition, and reinstall Windows.... How will you get your old files back? Two.... It sou ds lie your had disk has failed..... It should either be fixed or replaced...

[glb]Flame[/glb]merlin,

 i don't have the recovery cd for xp.  It is my girlfriends laptop and she couldn't find it.

flame,
 I had a previous problem with my laptop where it would boot to the "loading your personal settings" box then jump directly to the "savings your personal settings"  box then shut down.  After many hours with dell they instructed me on how to create a partition.  I had 2 operating systems and was able to access the old files.  It was a while ago and do not remember how to do it.  It may not even be applicable here.  Sorry for the confusion.

Any davise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

BHave you cantacted Compaq about this problem? I know that we can help, but it MIGHT be more than just a partition.... Even if.... You shouldn't have to do all this to get a computer to work...

[glb]Flame[/glb]flame,

 it is out of warranty.  we would have to pay for phone help.   She had a bunch of PICTURES of her NEPHEW on there.  I didn't want to do a system restore without asking.  
 Let me know what you think.


Thanks
B   Quote

I can access the system menu and did try to do a HHD test.  The test failed???this concerns me.........have you got any recover disks.........if you have load them...[/quote\

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      swap the ide cables with cdrom drive and try if it gets detected.
if that fails then only cable has to be replaced.
if that is detected then u hav 2 replace hard disc.....

Here is a problem I encountered lately:  SOMEONE CALLED in and said their computer will not boot up and the only thing it  says is system32 error.  They had not used it in the last two weeks and when they went to turn it on it, it had that message.   I was not too sure how to handle this.  It had XP.  I told her to restart it and SEE if it does it again or any options are AVAILABLE, but she said no.  I just told her that her best bet was to get XP install CD and use that to correct the problem.  

Any other suggestions or help on this topic would be wonderful.
Thanks to all

Hello

I am attaching two SCREEN shots of my SYSTEM Config/Start Up which shows the applications that start up when I log-in to Windows.

My PC is quite slow and I am trying to speed things up, and just wondered which of the programs shown under Start Up don't actually need to be running in the background.

Thanks for any advice.

High1

[year+ old attachment deleted by admin]What you really want to do is Google each of those entries and decide for yourself what you want loading with the system. Once you've made that decision, do not use msconfig to permanently disable the process. Instead, if it is a service go to START - RUN and type: services.msc (then press enter) and disable the service OR, if it a program, you can download & run a simple app such as Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel (http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml) to enable, disable, or otherwise manage startup programs.Hello Allan

Many thanks for that.

I couldn't install M Lin's programme - problem with Setup, so I have DISABLED the questionable files that run in the back ground in msconfig.

Thanks again for your help.

High1I strongly suggest you do not use MSCONFIG to make permanent change to startup items. MSCONFIG is a diagnostic utility and should only be used as such.

Mike Lin's program does not have to be installed. It is a standalone app and will run when you download it. You can use any number of other similar apps (Startup Organizer, Process Explorer, Win Patrol, etc) QUOTE from: High1 on March 05, 2012, 10:46:13 AM

Hello Allan

Many thanks for that.

I couldn't install M Lin's programme - problem with Setup, so I have disabled the questionable files that run in the back ground in msconfig.

Thanks again for your help.

High1

i have a dell inspiron 530 pc. when i turn it on all i get is the dell logo and then a black screen and nothing else. It's 4 YEARS old.  ican't even get into safe mode.What is new or different since the last TIME everything WORKED properly (ie, new hw, new sw, VIRUS, error, etc)?do you have an o/s on it...

hopefully someone has a solution. i have a hp slimline 3000 that has XP installed instead of vista 64 bit, which is what came with it originally. is there any way i can play my games?(mostly hidden object) all i get is black screen or lines, etc. i've TRIED several suggestions to no avail-is this a lost cause?What specific games and did you read the system requirements in running those games?Did you install All XP drivers from HP when you reverted to XP ?yes,everythings thereTell US how you re-installed XP...
Tell us what games they are...

Tell us what errors are displayed on running these games.for better games replace the graphics card Quote from: computer 12 on March 03, 2012, 01:22:53 PM

for better games replace the graphics card

I have checked out the INFO you listed on how to record sound from YouTube, and was very interested by this, as it is something I wanted to do.
However, where it says about in the drop-down box CHANGE the default Wave to What U Hear, where is that at, and how do I change it to What U Hear??
I would appreciate any help you can give me on this subject, or would I be better off getting a Digital Dictaphone to record the sound?

Artist66It seems that you're way over complicating this situation. Can't you just use this:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/11047/2 03 2012.    I have the same question as artist66 on 6/11/ 2010  but I did not understand reply from Linux711 on 11/11/2010
                    I think it made the problem more obscure
doowlufUnless there is some aspect of this issue that i am missing there are a number of programs that can do this. WITHOUT going into them all. One i have used successfully (if as stated all that is desired is the audio component of the u-tube presentation) is audacity. When selecting the audio to be recorded to the HDD select "source" and whatever the audio is being played via the computer will be recorded to the HDD. It can then be saved and be available for transcription to whatever the selected MEDIUM thereafter. It also offers manipulation of the sound track within user selected parameters if so desired. I was introduced to this software (free by the way) by another member (BC Programmer) quite some time ago and have used it then and since without any problems. truenorth

I have a Windows XP SP3, and when I turn on my computer I get an error message STATING: "Windows Could not Start Because the Following file is missing or corrupt, Windows root \ system32 \ hal.dll What can I do without the formatted my computer  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/missinghaldll.htmTry putting in your Windows CD and see if there is an option to REPAIR windows.  If you do not have a disc, do you have an option to press "R" for recovery on startup?  If you do have a disc, you may need to set your computer to boot to CD first before booting to the hard DRIVE. Quote from: Darthgumby on March 07, 2012, 03:15:24 PM

Try putting in your Windows CD and see if there is an option to repair windows.  If you do not have a disc, do you have an option to press "R" for recovery on startup?  If you do have a disc, you may need to set your computer to boot to CD first before booting to the hard drive.

Hi I need help like SOON i am beyond frustrated with this problem firstly we upgraded the office network to an gigabit network but now we have 2 PC's slowing down we run auto cad 2005 on it as it is for this use the specs is :80GB HDD, 4GB RAM, WINDOWS xp sp3 ,gigabit network card ,Eset smart security 5,core2duo Intel ,foxconn motherboards

the one closes ms outlook AUTOMATICALLY and the other takes an age to print any thing to the plotter we tried doing updates but that did not help!!!!

i have tried everything i know of and used the internet but no luck

Oh the systems run on windows sever 2003 with an d link gigabit switch

please help!!!

Probably Eset, but I would recommend contacting AutoDesk.start by deliting any unwanted programs, files or games
but i recomend you save data into a memory stickUnless the hd is full, deleting programs has no effect on system performance.

I am having problems with my defrag and scan disk. I ATTEMPT to run either one, but can't complete them. They start, STOP, restart, ETC. I have Windows 98SE SYSTEM. I shut off all known RUNNING systems. Help.122charlie.....you might try running your defrag...from the safe mode .......you may have better luck.

dl65

I cannot see my windows files and directories - when i open my harddisk(C:\), on status bar, it tells the number of files, etc but i cant see them ... same is with the control panel - i cant see anything .. it just comes up as as empty window.  Also I cant click on anything i.e. developed in javascript - i.e. javascripting in my IE is enabled, but still i dont see/cant use javascript when i visit the sites.
Background:-
I started my PC today and started Kazaa ... an error came up telling me that there r some files missing related to kazaa and so i will have to reinstall it.  After about 2 mins, i recieved the same type of error for Noron Internet security.  I uninstalled all of them and when i tried re-installing NAV, i couldnt ... the installation stops in middle and exits with an error message.
Thanx in Advance
SajidDid you do a full system scan for virus infection?:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.aspThanku for the url ... i ran it and there were a lot of viruses present on my pc ... it couldnt delete/clean a lot of them ... now i m looking to uninstall my OS (WIN ME) but i cant find add/remove programs icon and others in Control Panel ... any ideas wat can i do or how can i install new WIN ME?

ThanxWell of what I remember, you can just insert the WinME installation CD and reinstall or uninstall from there.

Otherwise, why dont you first install this freeware?:
http://superwin.com/freeware.htm
I havent acutually tried it myself, but for your problem i am sure it would be worth a try. Then you should be able to Add/Remove the individual programs???cheers MATE for tips .... i have reinstalled win xp (this time) as nothing SEEMED to work .... now its all working ok but still i cant install NAV .... and coz of this i am left with some viruses on my pc... i will try to look for some other anti virus ... coz i dont know wat the *censored* NAV is doing .... rest of the pc is back to work now but this bloody nav is still not awake yet

Dump kazza...! Quote

http://superwin.com/freeware.htm
I havent acutually tried it myself, but for your problem i am sure it would be worth a try. Then you should be able to Add/Remove the individual programs

Please help, im using a compaq computer and have RECENTLY made a partition which i stupidly made as the active partition, this means  that the computer loads straight from this which is empty when it boots up. Is there a way where i can boot up a primary or logical partition so that i can access the partition software and rectify this problem. Any help would B greatly appreciated.you COULD run a REPAIR option from the boot cd . . . .or you could modify the arc path . . . you would find this text file in the start up and recovery tab of the advanced tab of the system icon in the CONTROLL panel.  change the disk # to the appropriate partition. . . 0 counts as a number and I highly recomend a back up before you do this.

Hello all, I am TRYING to build a service that has been removed from someones hack. . . in the 16 bit sc command console you can type sc create [binary] where would I find this bin?  is it a dll?  COULD i write bat files to run in the case of a FAILING service?  in the case of a failing service in the service mmc there are 3 options that can be FILLED in for a failing service.  Microsoft provided these options but nothing else.

i can't open any kind of PICTURE on a Windows Picture and Fax VIEWER, i can open it thru paint but not the windows picture and fax viewer, how can i fix this?Just get something BETTER, LIKE IrfanView.

http://www.irfanview.com/

I would appreciate any advice or suggestions I can get on my PC. It is a Dell 8100 Dimension, about 10 years old, yes I know, a dinosaur, but I am trying to get it to work for my grandson who is now loving with me and doing online schooling. I bough a new sound card for it 'cuz a friend saw the last one that was rusted and said it will never work. My son loaned me a MONITOR and power chord and chord from the monitor to the back of the tower. I have a printer for it and a Logi tech keyboard and a mouse that works. ha  Anyway, When I turn it on, it SOUNDS like it is loading ok and the Dell logo comes on the screen. Then the logo goes away and an error message that says "a disc read error occurred" without the quotes. I am at a loss of what to do and ready to keep hitting the esc button or the F1. lol  Please help anyone.  Thank you so very much.    Do you have the recovery disks that shipped with your computer?
These steps may fix the problem:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/250364-32-solution-disk-read-error-occurred

I would really suggest installing Windows (or another operating system) from scratch, though, better to start anew than to waste time uninstalling unnecessary programs and fixing the errors that may have accumulated...You could also running a diagnostic on the harddrive.

Run HARD drive diagnostics: tacktech.com
Make sure, you select tool, which is appropriate for the brand of your hard drive.
Depending on the PROGRAM, it'll create bootable floppy, or bootable CD.
If downloaded file is of .iso type, use ImgBurn: imgburn to burn .iso file to a CD (select "Write image file to disc" option), and make the CD bootable.
For Toshiba hard drives, see here:

Note : If you do not know how to set your computer to boot from CD follow the steps here

Windows tries to start up then A screen flashes real fast (can't tell what it says) then it tries to start up again and I get the screen with options of Start windows normally, last known good configuration, safe MODE ect. It will start up in safe made. Last known good configuration will not start-up.
I can start it in safe mode and use system restore to restore it to XP SP2 and it runs fine.
But I want SP3. What can I do?
Seen this link from MS support? Check also this one for other possible information.If it were me, and I really wanted SP3, I would boot to SP2, backup my files, and do a clean install.  That should take care of it.  Of course, I also like the feel of a freshly installed OS and knowing all my old junk over the YEARS is no longer hiding out and scattered all over my PC. Quote

I also like the feel of a freshly installed OS and knowing all my old junk over the years is no longer hiding out and scattered all over my PC.

Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Upgrade Utility PREVENTS continuous system restarts or "Stop: 0x0000007E" errors after upgrading to Windows XP SP3 on systems with AMD processors.

I have a Toshiba LAPTOP. I am a bit of a beginner with software/hardware aspects. I need to get some drivers on the laptop that are compatible with XP. I FOUND them at driverturner.com but would like to avoid having to pay for them seeing as they are rather OUTDATED from what I understand and am not sure how well they will work or how long I will wait before upgrading to windows 7. Does anyone know where I can get the drivers for free? The ONLY place to obtain drivers for a laptop is from the website of the laptop manufacturer. Go to the Toshiba website.3rd party Driver sites are innaccurate at best...
Laptops are a bit more finicky when it comes to that so as a rule of thumb Laptop drivers should ALWAYS come directly from the laptop manuf. site...SNAP !MAKE sure also you are using the version of Windows that the laptop was designed for.  I had a heck of a time when I bought my Vista laptop and thought I would be smart and switch everything to XP.  Turns out CERTAIN drivers for a Vista laptop do not have an XP version.  Took a lot of messing around to get that thing working.  However, upgrading from an older version of windows to a newer one isn't as much of a pain.

hi, well... i bought a s-video cord to hook up my computer to the tv. and when i try to hook it up to my monitor again, it boots, SHOWS the windows xp loading screen. then when its about to go into the LOG in screen, it BLACKS out and my monitor says there is no input data and just stays black. i really NEED help as soon as possible. i have WORK that needs to be done.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283674

I'm the administrator of my computer.  I run windows Xp PROFESSIONAL edition.  Every TIME I hit ctrl-alt-del it tells me that the"Task manager has been disabled by your administrator.  I would never go to microsoft to fix this problem because they never GIVE you a strait ANSWER.  Any replies will be appriciated.  Thank you.  cleare your nvram and run 90/90 test this will tell you where to trouble shoot  .if not solved get back to usAre you in a DOMAIN and you are not the administrator of the domain? Have you deleted taskmgr.exe?
If you launch tasmgr.exe, it works?http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Taskmanager_error.htm

Hi there... I know next to nothing about computers... There's what I assume to be an error message that keeps popping up on my screen that reads "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows aplications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application." When I hit "close", the message goes away for maybe 10 or 20 seconds, and if I hit "ignore" the same thing happens... this doesn't SEEM to be getting in the way at all... except the error message can't be put into the background... I just have to drag it off the screen and leave it... any suggestions would be appreciated.http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767


> as above!Cassie, merlin gave you the CORRECT WEBSITE, but I just wanted to say that in the instructions, when it asks for the "CD" It wants your Windows Full edition CD.... (I had the same problem not LONG ago)

[glb]Flame[/glb]it come out because your autoexec.nt at c:\windows\system32 is missing ......you can replace it from another friend or you can find it at c:\windows\repair ....you just copy it and paste it in c:\windows\system32 then the problem solveJust use the Windows XP CD.... Otherwise the instructions that Merlin gave you are useless...

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Hi all,

I need help in creating a batch file.

I have 8 files, that run in the same programme that I need to launch together.

I have managed to get the batch file to load the first, but it STOPS there untill you close the window, then it loads the next, and so on.

How do I get it to load them at the same TIME? Or at least one after the other without having to do anything?u can use a VBS script to call them it might work. Never tried it

CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run "C:\login.bat", 0, False

will launch the file login.bat  just copy into a .txt and rename
.vbs

Sorry I hate starting a NEW topic, but couldn't find one that fit this.

Last year I tried to reload Windows XP Operating System on my hard drive, and it would only go halfway through the download and stop. 

So...someone told me I needed another Hard Drive. So I got another one, used off Ebay and put it in. all by myself I might add 

I tried to load Windows XP on it and it would get halfway through it and stop...and not finish. Just like the last one that was in there that worked for over a year before I tried to reload windows.

Now I am completely confused...and ready to just pitch it out the window...

Obviously the hard drive wasn't even the issue...? Since this one is stopping halfway through the loading process also?

Can you send me in the RIGHT direction please and tell me if this is fixable?

Thanks for any help you can send my way!I believe LostCoast nailed it identifying it as a bad optical drive....Have you tried a different XP cd? Quote from: Allan on February 28, 2012, 09:34:34 AM

Have you tried a different XP cd?

I believe LostCoast nailed it identifying it as a bad optical drive....

You can replace the optical drive with SATA ...or IDE...doesn't matter.
Personally i'd get a SATA simply cause they're newer and you can get rid of that fat wide ribbon cable...
Helps on airflow/cooling....

I would have no clue how to hook up a sata unless it came with instructions and a new cable...LOL

Here are instructions on installing a SATA optical drive:

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-a-SATA-CD-ROM-drive/

You can replace the optical drive with SATA ...or IDE...doesn't matter.
Personally i'd get a SATA simply cause they're newer and you can get rid of that fat wide ribbon cable...
Helps on airflow/cooling....

It's easier than you can imagine...as long as you take your time...7 minutes...start to finish.

I prefer the nice flat ribbon cables with the large surface are.
- Helps dust collection.

Thanks Patio !

Hmmm...do I detect sarcasm here?...

Do indexer programs --like Copernic or Lookeen-- increase the SIZE of the files they IDEX?No. They MAKE a list of files which is stored in an index file or files. The files themselves are unchanged in size, but the index file or files can grow large if many files are INDEXED.

I have win 98 SE.

I went to control panel to remove WMP from my PC and when I restarted the PC, my CD-DVD Rom drive (D drive) and CD-RW drive (E drive) are gone !!! Now if I wanna pop a CD to listen to music, I can't find the D or E drive. I go to "My computer" and there is no CD drive to be found. I went to start, programs, accessores, entertainment, CD-Player and it says "there is no CD-Rom drive attached to this PC". Wha

So how did I lose my D and E drives simply by removing WMP ? BTW the reason why I wanted to remove WMP was because it started acting up ever since I downloaded an update that flashed on my screen when I was playing music. May be that was in fact a virus I downloaded ?



LADOC.......What  virus scanner do you have installed ?

LET us know

dl65  Get on the internet and go to http://microsoft.com  ... Click on WINDOWS Update... Next, click on custom install... Wait until the page loads, and then install ALL updates that you see... If there are none, then let us know... This SHOULD fix your problem...

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LADOC.......What  virus scanner do you have installed ?

let us know

dl65  

- Windows XP Home Service Pack 2
Hi, i have problem with numbering. I have episodes of video clips, i have till maybe like 119, but before my comp went in order like 1-119 but now it reads different. When i auto arrange in as name it doesn't go 1-119 but it goes to 1-119,12-99... after 10 it doesn't go 11 instead it goes to 100 and than 101.. and than after 109 it goes 11,111,112. Can you tell me how to fix?

And also i lost my menu on the right of the folders where it tells what kind of files and shows how much mb and ETC. Can you tell me how to fix?In the foler view, click on the view tab (at the top) , and click on the ARRANGEMENT that you WANT to SEE your clips in.... This SHOULD fix your problem...

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Hi. We loaded MILLENNIUM on our IBM computer but it is messing everything up. I can't go through add/remove FILES because it's not there. What command can I use in run to delete all files from my computer and start over with windows 98?MAG........Throw in your Win98 BOOT disk and when you get the A: prompt ........type FORMAT C: and enter ....all info on the drive will be LOST ......now install your Win 98 ..    Mke sure you copy anything off the drive before you format .........The other option you have is to reinstall
your Win ME ....

Hope this helps you .

dl65

I am unable to open up the System Restore option in Windows XP.  It opens the window, but it's entirely blank except for the title System Restore in the header bar.  Similar problem is OCCURRING with the SEARCH feature.  Any suggestions?

Would this be related to not being able to open links that don't open in new windows using Internet Explorer?  The problems began at the same time if my memory serves me correctly.  Symantec AntiVirus is not catching any sign of viruses, so I don't know what may have caused the problem...Did you install any new hardware or software right before this happened?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Spybot Search & Destroy and Symantec AntiVirus were both ADDED to my comp right before this happened.   I've delted Spybot after seeing if I could restore anything it removed (unsuccessful at that, though).  Still not working properly.Were you ever able to run a virus scan? Also, who is your computer manufacturer?

[glb]Flame[/glb]The virus scan did not detect anything, and I'm fairly certain that it's newer software.  The manufacturer is Dell.see if this brings it BACK...re-boot pc and hold down the f8 key and chose last good config..

I've tried for a long TIME now to get my folder view fixed and no matter how I do it, the setting doesn't hold and is not right the next time I boot.  I've tried the Reset All Folders and then APPLY To All Folders.  No matter the order I do them, the settings don't hold.  I think maybe a long time ago one of my utility programs screwed it up.  Either way, I'm hoping someone out there will know how to get this solved.  I want all my folders to show the details except for a few I keep on the desktop which I want to show the icons.  If I REMEMBER right, I thought the individual folder size was also SAVED, but that doesn't happen either as I always have to re-size them every day.  System specs are attached.  All input is appreciated.

Jim

[year+ old attachment deleted by admin]This is not an issue i have had any experience with however researching on your behalf i did find the FOLLOWING article which seems relevant. I note that you have tried a fix which seems to have been suggested to do on the site. However while that suggestion did NOT work another below it seems to have worked. So read the article through and hopefully something different than what you have tried will provide a positive result in your case.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/88153-45-folders-view-default-view-windows-explorer
good luck,truenorthHey thanks truenorth for the input.  I'll work on this and see what happens.

Jim

Dear Friends,

I am an English teacher and translator in a very poor city in Brazil Northeast. I am married and have three children and a wife to SUPPORT. Right now I am unemployed since I am already 44 years old and by our standards I am old for most of the schools around here.
I don´t have my own computer to do translations and PREPARE my private lessons. I am doing them by handwriting. For me, it is almost IMPOSSIBLE to compete in today´s world without any technology.
I HUMBLY ask you to consider the possibility of helping me getting free spare computer parts so that I can assemble one machine and work to earn my living.
I should also inform you that I am a professional translator. Please, let me know if I can be of any help to you in carrying out translation projects.
Thank you for your attention, and I hope you could help me.


Best wishes,

BIG problem windows has a problem with INTERNET it all HAPPEN after a hibernation when i tried to go home and it said it done but the page was totaly
blank i was waching a video no SOUND went to google took long but it only sowed up the google search bar i restarted it but it now cant open it
any body now a solution or what could have caused it please answer son i had to use a school computerPLEASE REPLY !!!!!!! I REALLY NEED IT !Please do not bump your THREAD - and stop shouting. You've been pretty aggressive since you got here - you need to settle down. If and when SOMEONE can help, they will respond.While it is VERY apparent that you are desperate for a solution to your issue i cannot make out the exact nature of your problem. Try hard to explain it more clearly. I sense that you have lost some access to the internet. What if anything can you access? What is your operating system? What is your browser? What type of internet connection are you using? You see i have had to ask you a number of question and all of them should have been provided when you posted your issue. Most serious members on the CH forums that might be motivated to extend help lose interest VERY fast if it becomes necessary to "pull teeth" in order to get a full picture of the problem. So take the time to give as much detail as possible about things that might be relevant.truenorth
P.S. I do note the reference to O/S XP but what version and what service pack?i use igoogle for home i conect with wifi i can open other programs and by the way im not being agressiveHave a very nice day,goodbye,truenorth

I have a micro pc that i need to change from linux to windows. The micro has 1-2 gig of ram and an internal flash memory i believe. I can get to the bios and have change to boot from usb first, and have a usb with windows xp on it plugged into micro when I reboot. Then it looks as if doing something but it doesn't. This the extent of my knowledge and looking for help on doing this.
Thanks in advance.....Model # and make please...

Many of these netbooks will not allow an OS change...hence why they sold so cheap.it's not a netbook, it's a micro pc (generic)
I could post the link where I got it but I dont think it would help...?http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-desktop-PC-with-Intel-Atom-Processor?item=150654155160&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6797924406414592637#ht_700wt_1399No manuf. info on that link at all.

I'll bet a Buck the OS can't be changed.no info anywhere. I took a chance because of all the good feedback of people buying the units. Seller not responding to emails. I dont see why It wouldnt be able to be changed, just have to dig a little bitProbably no help but here is the quick guide it came with.....


Annie Quick Start Guide v1.6
Annie System Features: 1.6Ghz ATOM, 18x18x4cm, Fanless, Quiet
The Annie system is a new design PC which is silent, low power, low cost, and very tiny
as well. It can be mounted on the back of some LCD Monitors that have VESA mount.
1. Intel® Atom™ Processor N270: Integrated single-core, low-power processor
2. Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset: Featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950.
3. SODIMM Socket: Designed to support 1Gb to 2 GB DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 SDRAM1.
4. 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit LAN. PCI Express* Mini Card slot: for wireless option.
5. VGA and DVI connectors 3 USB AC adapter, 12V DC input
6. High Definition Audio: 2+2 channel HD audio with front panel audio header.
VESA Mounting Bracket Annie System attached to LCD

Annie System Features:
1. Intel® Atom™ Processor N270: Integrated single-core, low-power processor, 533 Mhz bus
2. Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset: Featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950.
3. SODIMM Socket: Designed to support 1Gb to 2 GB DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 SDRAM1.
4. 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit LAN. PCI Express* Mini Card slot: for wireless option.
5. VGA and DVI connectors 3 USB AC adapter, 12V DC input
6. High Definition Audio: 2+2 channel HD audio with front panel audio header.
Specification:
Processor Fanless Intel® Atom™ CPU N270 single core, 533 MHz bus, 512KB L2
cache
Chipset Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset:
Intel® 82945GSE Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® 82801GBM I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-M)
Memory 1Gb to 2Gb Ram, Single 200-pin DDR2 SO-DIMM connector:
for DDR2 533 MHz (DDR2 800 MHz and DDR2 667 MHz validated at 533
MHz)
Audio Realtek ALC662* codec for 2+2ch (multi-streaming)
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio): Front panel
mic/headphone header, internal S/PDIF digital audio header, Internal
mono speaker header
Video Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel® GMA 950) dual-onboard
graphics VGA and DVI connector: Analog displays (VGA), Digital displays
(DVI-D)
I/O Ports Internal header pins: (not on rear IO panel as system is too small & thin)
I/O controller: 1 PS/2 header, 2 serial headers, 1 parallel port header
LAN support Realtek 10/100/1000 Gb LAN Ethernet Controller*
Peripheral
interfaces
7 USB 2.0 ports (3 back panel ports, 4 by internal header pins)
2 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (supporting IDE and AHCI)
1 power header for storage devices
1 parallel ATA port (44-pin mobile header)
PCI-E slot
One PCI Express* Mini Card slot for low-profile wireless module
(I/O shield can support up to 3 external antennae for use with wireless
adapter)
Power 12 V DC jack on back panel for external AC Adapter (included)
(ATX12V 2 x 2 power connector for alternate internal power supply)
Storage Optional 2.5” SATA Hard Disk or IDE Flash or SATA Flash or SSD
Operating Operating Temp • 0° C to +35° C Storage Temp • -20° C to +70° C
Size
18cm x 18cm x 4cm
Accessories
Includes VESA LCD Mounting bracket or wall mount bracket, vertical stand
Video Specification:
Intel 945GSE Graphics Subsystem Intel® GMA950 Graphics Controller:
• 166 MHz core frequency • High performance 3-D setup, render engine
• High quality texture engine
ı DX9* Compliant Hardware Pixel Shader 2.0
ı Alpha and luminance maps
ı Texture color-keying/chroma-keying
ı Cubic environment reflection mapping
ı Enhanced texture blending functions
• 3D Graphics Rendering enhancements
ı 1.3 Dual Texture GigaPixel/second Fill Rate ı 16 and 32 BIT color
ı Maximum 3D supported resolution of 1600 x 1200 x 32 at 85 Hz
ı Vertex cache ı Anti-aliased lines
ı OpenGL* version 1.4 support with vertex buffer and EXT_Shadow extensions
• 2D Graphics enhancements
ı 8, 16, 32 bit color ı Optimized 256-bit BLT engine
ı Color space conversion ı Anti-aliased lines
• Video
ı Hardware motion compensation for MPEG2
ı Software DVD at 30 fps full screen
• Intel® Zoom Utility
Video Memory Allocation
Dynamic allocation of system memory to video memory is as follows:
• 256 MB TOTAL RAM results in 32 MB video RAM
• 512 MB total RAM results in 64 MB video RAM
• 1 GB total RAM results in 128 MB video RAM
• 2 GB total RAM results in 224 MB video RAM
Analog Display (VGA) Support
VGA port maximum supported resolution is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at 75 Hz refresh
rate.
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Support
The DVI-D port SUPPORTS digital DVI displays maximum supported
resolution 1600 x 1200 (UXGA). (compliant with the DVI 1.0 spec)
System External IO Connections and Internal Layout:

double-clicking on a folder in windows explorer opens a searchscreen instead of the folder
"Search..." is the top option in the right-click MENU of the folders
I don't know how to change this
please help.What happens if you right-click on that folder and hit properties?

[glb]Flame[/glb]then i go to the properties screen
i can't find anything related to this problem in there THOUGH..It sounds like you've changed the DEFAULT action of your folders. Try going into the folder options, the view tab and click reset all folders.

If that doesn't help, try going into file types, look up "file folder". What does it say in opens with? Click edit. Look at the box at the bottem. What entries are there?the first thing didn't help
but the second did somehow, i was able to change the MAIN option into "Open" now the folders open in explorer, but in a new window, even though i configured it in the folder options to open in the same window
we're getting a bit CLOSER though  Start - Run - regsvr32 /i shell32

_0_ Para _0_

Can anyone PLS HELP me find the WinXP Pro registry file? In win98SE it read System.dat. In WinXP Pro I wonder what it's called and in which folder it is.

Tks

sfalconIt will be in a .hiv file such as AppBkUp.hiv

Try opening a DOS commandd prompt and typing REG /?

HTTP://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=322756#3gHey MAC,

Thank you so much for yr help! It did SOLVE my problem.
tksnrgds
sfalcon

i have 5 computer in my house all of five is using windows xp sp2 but when i CHECK it in my network PLACE all of this computer can be acess except the newest one the my sister BROUGHT last month .....when i click in mshome it asking for password ....what the *censored* is that ....how to DISABLE it..

i hope some one can help me out with this.

i use a toshiba laptop, about 2.5 years old with XP.

It basically shuts down/crashes spontaneously.  I have seen this happen with playing the sims, watching a movie on the dvd player, or playing a flash game on-line.

However there have been times when it shuts down when i have done none of the above.

I hope i put in enough information, and thank you in advance for looking at this.

melhey i have a toshiba M15 S405 with centrino with the same problem.  MINE makes the little high pitched sound when it shuts off.  it seems that when i put pressure on one part of the laptop, it just DIES.  It sounds like a broken solder, but im not sure.Yes could be something broken inside, but my first guess is that something is overheating the processor or some other vital part.
The result is an immediate shutdown of the COMPUTER to prevent permanent damage.

Check if all the fans are properly working. You also might want to try to open the laptop and check for any visible damage inside. Caution is required - if you open the laptop all warranty is gone.
Best would be to go to a professional store to have the problem examined and solved.heh- i feared the "go to a professional" response.

well, thank you for your replies.  Hope the professionals can fix it without too much problem.

melthis question DEPENDS on how the laptop is setup in the bios......power options..and no disrepect...but laptop are not cut out to play GAMES and run dvd disks...power is the key??is this laptop top power options in the control panel set to never.......does this happen if the laptop is connected to the a/c mains adapter??and i would run a bug scan for trojans/spyware /malware /scumware..the list gets longer:(run the best spysweeper..

This is no doubt a simple question, but its giving me fits.  My computer is Windows Me.  When i try to load information from a disk to the computer, I simply dont have a clue of what to do.  When I put the square 3 1/2" disk in, nothing appears on the screen, and I havent been able to click ANYTHING that helps.  Any help will be appreciated!!

                           MolineOk.... First, insert the disk into the disk slot, double-click on My Computer, and then double-click on 3 1/2 Floppy A: ... This should solve your problem... If not, let us know...  

[GLB]FLAME[/glb]      Gee that was EASY!!  Thanks for the help!!!
You guys are a BIG help for those of us who are computer illiterate.


                         MolineHey, you're welcome!  

[glb]Flame[/glb]

My computer came with one hard-drive, but it displays two drives. One is the main one, and the second is a GHOST for back-up. How do I merge the two to create on drive, as I pracitcally do not USE the GHOST drive?

Help?

JackoJacko_the_Wacko......You mean your hard drive has a partition on it .......Are you sure you wish to remove the "Ghost Drive" . It's a image of your main hard drive and it's there in case you have any sort of failure on the main partition .......then all you have to do is restore it using the "Ghost drive "  

How large is the hard drive in total and how much is devoted to your main partition .

let us know

dl65  Yup you REALLY need to CONSIDER doing this.

If you do, you have to use PowerQuest Partition Magic to merge the both partitions into one.

Hmm.. seems like SYMANTEC took over PowerQuest. Well its called Norton PartitionMagic now.http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=309000

Dell desktop. 1gb RAM, XP, cable modem

I have been unable to use system restore for quite a while now. It will go through the steps and even allow me to select a restore point but after it reboots it says "unable to restore"  No matter how far back I go or how recent it does the same THING.  I checked in "system" FOLDER and the restore feature is turned on.

Issue 2 is video related. Whenever I play a video, regardless the source ie: youtube, facebook link, news from homepage it always stops to buffer. Makes watching on demand kinda frustrating. Never did this before except on a few sites and never with youtube.

any thoughts?As for System Restore, it's a great feature - when it works. Unfortunately there are LOTS of stories about it not WORKING when most needed. That's why I always suggest that EVERYONE should use disk imaging software on a regular basis. Post the full computer model or details and TRY clearing your cache or temporary files. Looks like its an internet connection lag on your part.  What is your ISP subscription speed? Make sure to update also JavaRE and Adobe flash player.Your video problem is PROBABLY due to lack of RAM.  I had a cheap windows XP computer I bought from an auction a few years back for $40.  It would go online fine, but videos would really lag.  Upgraded from 512MB RAM to 1.5GB, and videos were much smoother online.  Your processor might also be holding you back, depending on what it is and how fast it runs. Quote from: Darthgumby on March 12, 2012, 03:05:00 PM

Your video problem is probably due to lack of RAM.  I had a cheap windows XP computer I bought from an auction a few years back for $40.  It would go online fine, but videos would really lag.  Upgraded from 512MB RAM to 1.5GB, and videos were much smoother online.  Your processor might also be holding you back, depending on what it is and how fast it runs.

when my computer switches, open more TABLES command line.what can I do to FIX this  Please write your problem in BETTER English.
What the above poster means is that your question is difficult to UNDERSTAND. We realize that English is not your native language and will do our best to work with you, but as it stands right now we really don't know what you're asking.I had word that MANY windows open when my computer starts. What windows?  Were they windows that you had open when the computer last shutdown?

Hi Guys and Gals. I'm trying to repair a friend's computer running XP Home Edition. He said it was shutting down from time to time and then restarting. He took it to a fly-by-night repair who installed a fan and re-installed the OS even though they didn't have the OS disk. He said they had a Home Edition disk and used the registration codes on the side of the computer. It's still shutting off and re-starting after about 20 mins. I installed SpeedFan and the temps are normal. I ran a Maxtor Disk diagnostic on the harddrive and it came up Ok. I tried doing a repair with my Home Edition with not much luck. It's still shutting down. I'm getting errors that say I should run chkdsk but I've run them about 5 times so far with no improvement. I've re-installed the OS and I've had two shutdowns in about 2 hrs. and it seems to happen when I try to install an AV program. When it reboots I get this message: " The system has recovered from a serious error".  Any suggestions what I can try?Test the memory.

Download the Memtest86 ISO, burn it to a CD, boot from it and let it run overnight.

http://www.memtest86.com/download.html

Download the one that says:
Ver 4.0a - Windows (zip) ISO image for creating bootable CD

If the memory test comes out with no errors, try swapping out the power supply with a known good one.

Let's try that for starters.

-=EDIT=-
Sorry for posting simpleton instructions, SuperDave. I just now realized the first post was yours and I know you're competent.

And +1 to Fed's post below me.Also RIGHT click "My computer">Properties>Advanced>Start up & recovery settings and UNCHECK the Automatic restart on system failure box.

Then you should get a BSOD which may help diagnose the problem.

Edit: You should also try safe mode to see if the problem remains.RAM or Hard Drive problem.
1.  Test RAM with MemTest
2.  Test hard drive with manufacturer's diagnostic software.  http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

BTW, instead of SpeedFan use HWInfo32 or HWInfo64; much better support, even has his own forum.  http://www.hwinfo.com Quote from: Computer_Commando on March 08, 2012, 05:17:54 AM

2.  Test hard drive with manufacturer's diagnostic software.  http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

I ran a Maxtor Disk diagnostic on the harddrive and it came up Ok.

0X0000001A could be a memory problem or system file problem. Was there any more information than this on the blue screen?

My grandson borrowed my computer (acer aspire 5630) and now my wireless DRIVER has dissapeared.
I have looked at website that say you can download drivers for free but they all want money.
As I am on my pension I cannot afford to start paying for things. What can I do.Please don't pay for drivers. They are developed by the manufacturer and are meant to be free.
http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/notebook/as_5630.html 
Here are the drivers for your laptop.Thanks for that help He's made a RIGHT mess. Lost the e-recovery. I think I will have to take it into a shop and get them to bring it back upto date. He's lost Vista and put XP on it.If you have the original discs that shipped with the computer you don't have to bring it to a shop... we can help you. As long as its not a hardware problem it definitely can be solved by yourself.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/install-reinstall-uninstall
I looked around on Google and found out that you can install eManager in Windows and inside there there will be a "Recovery" option.
Quote from: nedlog on March 12, 2012, 01:55:19 AM

He's lost Vista and put xp on it.

I cannot FIND my COMPUTER's 'search' BUTTON, after clicking on the start button,  to search my computer for ie. antiviruses, files etc.  how odd?Right-click in TASKBAR and choose Properties. Start Menu tab and then Customize. Checkmark Search option under ADVANCED tab then Ok - Apply.ok perfect tyvm

In responce to my earlier question about my grandson losing my drivers.
He also lost vista and put xp on.
Is there anyway I can get vista BACK on without having to buy it.
he's left me in a right mess He needs to be taught to respect other people's things...
That being said tell us what PC this is...it may have a hidden RECOVERY partition...

Meantime check the Owners Manual...it may tell you.Well thanks to those of you who have tried to help me.
Looking on the back of the computer there is a serial number
I think this should reinstall vista but how do I do it.
At the moment I have xp on. I want my vista back and the
help page says to get te serial number from the back of the computer.
but I dont KNOW what to do nextThe computer is an Acer ASPIRE 5630it's not neccessary to start NEW Topics each time so i'm moving this in with the others...see if Acer has a recovery CD available through their site.  They should have something you can order for around $20 that will come with the OS and the software set back to factory settings.

Hi everyone,
I have this very peculiar problem with my keyboard--wonder if anyone else has it .
On booting my machine first thing in the morning(I switch off the mains before going to bed), I notice that some keys just won't type, i. e. no impression of the alphabet typed--specifically these pertain to the center row of the keyboard--a,s,d,f etc. After a very short while(usually a minute or so) everything becomes normal and I'm again able to type without any problems whatsoever. The alphabets that usually don't respond in the center row are a,s,d,f,j,k,l,;,'. The alphabets g and h never give any problem as also other keys on the keyboard.  My machine is practically new--bought it just 4 months ago, XP SP1 is the OS. No virus or adware on the system--I run avast 4.5,fully updated; ad aware 1.5 updated and spybot S&D updated daily and my system is apparently totally clean.
I even re loaded keyboard drivers but the problem persists---does any kind soul have a solution to the issue. The problem is just a wee bit annoying SINCE after a short while i can work normally; of greater concern is that some virus or trojan is causing the problem but why after a minute or so everything becomes normal is intriguing. And why just the center row of the keyboard?
Any ideas. Thanks in advance.
vkr15Hmm, two very strange keyboard problems posted very close together. [whistles 'X-Files' theme tune]

I'll maybe help you sleep a bit better if I said that it was unlikely to be a virus of any sort, but short of that I've little else in the way of ideas.

Unfotunately, this sounds more like an actual HARDWARE problem, as opposed to software. But the good news is that the keyboard is often the cheapest bit of kit in a PC! Try replacing it or, if you don't fancy splashing out your hard earned cash, find another PC owning friend and plug the keyboard into their PC. If it doesn't work, the keyboard can be binned.*

But if it does work... well, we'll try and sort something out.

[* Of course, this is no use if you have a laptop, in which case you're kinda screwed for self repair. You'd need to send it back to the manufacturer, but then it should still be in warrenty anyway.]

Good LUCK!$10 to $15 USA gets you a low-end USB or PS/2 PC keyboard. First try another borrowed KB in the machine, and if it does the same thing you may have to change the type (switch from PS/2 to USB or USB to PS/2) to get around a minor hardware glitch. If the borrowed KB works right, you just have an aging KB with bad foils on the PRINTED circuit grid sheets. Replace the errant KB.Thanks Corrosive and Malik--kind of you to respond so promptly.
Yeah one possiblity is that it is a hardware problem(I wish it is)--no sweat as my machine is still under warranty and should be able to get a replacement without any charge.
I've had the same problem to-day -- the center row just would not function(except g and h).  I re installed the keyboard drivers but still no joy. And then  the center row started functioning normallly after about  a minute or so. Thats how I'm able to post this message to the board.
Beats me though, if it is a hardware malfunction why does it not malfunction the rest of the day.
Oh well sometimes one can't explain these things rationally--possibly computer keyboards can be human too.
They call them "intermittent faults" in the tech-support world, and they are hardest to diagnose. But even then, most have a perfectly valid explaination.

My theory on this is that there is a bit of wire or a connection somewhere in your keyboard that is broken by a matter of micrometres. When you just boot up the keyboard, the wires are cold, and so the connection doesn't quite complete, so you don't get the letters.

However, when you leave it for a while, the wires heat up a little (due to the electrons flowing through them) which makes them expand, completing the connection and allowing the keys to function normally...

No, I don't think it's all that likely either... it may pay not to switch the pc of at the mains (quote > I switch off the mains before going to bed)>..use the button on the desktop/tower and the monitor button..every time you turn it off at the mains socket can cause bios coruption!Hi Corrosive,
You were right on the button--it was indeed a hardware problem. The keyboard was replaced by the manufacturer and the new one is working just fine.
Thanks a pile.
In fact I showed the tech support man this thread we're posting on and the needful was done.
Thanks again.

After a power fail on my old computer running WIN 98 I can't GET Win 98 to load up. Rebooting did not work. Need to transfer OUTLOOK Contacts file to a new computer using dos to COPY file to disk. Do not have a clue where this file is or file ext  Can anyone help with this? Thankshttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/mgrtfset.mspx

Hi.

My computer has been slowing to a grind the last few days.  The Task Manager is showing that one of the svchost.exe items is using up a very considerable portion of the CPU.  I am able to End the Process, but then it starts up again within a few minutes.  The other odd thing that has been happening is that a few times when I opened Firefox, I get a message saying that Firefox is not my default web browser and would I like to make it my default (even though it already should have been the default).   I have run a virus check with AVG, which has come up empty, and I have also tried rkill and ComboFix to see if they could find anything, which they haven't.  (I have also tried whacking the side of my monitor, which also has not worked... )  At the moment, the computer is running fine, but I don't know what triggers the problem.  I am not sure what to do next to check for the source of the problem.  Any ideas?Hi, I found this link that may help you: How to Fix svchost.exe using 100% CPU / Memory Leak

But before you do that, can you run again some virus scan? This time, use Malwarebytes or SUPERAntiSpyware.Malwarebytes didn't turn anything up.

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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 912031407

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.13

3/14/2012 9:25:35 PM
mbam-log-2012-03-14 (21-25-30).txt

Scan type: Full scan (C:\|)
Objects scanned: 290193
Time elapsed: 59 minute(s), 49 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
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:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

ComboFix 12-03-10.02 - Brett 03/18/2012  11:28:50.15.2 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional  5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.1022.522 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\DOCUMENTS and settings\Brett\My Documents\Downloads\ComboFix.exe
AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011 *Enabled/Updated* {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}
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2011-03-10 15:47 . 2011-04-03 19:48   152064   ----a-w-   c:\program files\Unwise32.exe
2011-03-10 15:47 . 2011-04-03 19:48   285096   ----a-w-   c:\program files\Unta10.exe
2011-03-10 15:47 . 2011-04-03 19:48   1455616   ----a-w-   c:\program files\HTMLCapture.dll
2011-03-10 15:47 . 2011-04-03 19:48   1802752   ----a-w-   c:\program files\PDFText.dll
2011-03-10 15:47 . 2011-04-03 19:48   1404928   ----a-w-   c:\program files\Dynapdf.dll
2011-03-10 15:47 . 2011-04-03 19:48   126976   ----a-w-   c:\program files\Taxpdf.dll
2011-03-10 15:47 . 2011-04-03 19:48   9016688   ----a-w-   c:\program files\TaxACT10.exe
2011-03-10 15:47 . 2011-04-03 19:48   1200128   ----a-w-   c:\program files\1040_Fedprint.dll
2011-03-10 15:47 . 2011-04-03 19:48   16580608   ----a-w-   c:\program files\1040_FedCalc.dll
2011-03-02 18:21 . 2011-04-03 20:12   4866048   ----a-w-   c:\program files\1040_NYcalc.dll
2011-03-02 18:21 . 2011-04-03 20:12   270248   ----a-w-   c:\program files\UnStTax.exe
2011-03-02 18:21 . 2011-04-03 20:12   152064   ----a-w-   c:\program files\Unstate.exe
2004-07-06 19:38 . 2011-04-03 19:48   20208   ----a-w-   c:\program files\sssocra.fon
2012-02-17 20:13 . 2011-05-02 02:50   134104   ----a-w-   c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\browsercomps.dll
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((   SnapShot_2012-03-11_18.27.11   )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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+ 2012-03-18 15:17 . 2012-03-18 15:17   16384              c:\windows\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_314.dat
+ 2011-04-13 03:38 . 2012-03-11 18:47   373840              c:\windows\system32\Restore\rstrlog.dat
+ 2010-11-25 01:36 . 2012-03-15 04:22   54215544              c:\windows\system32\MRT.exe
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((   Reg Loading Points   ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"CTSysVol"="c:\program files\Creative\Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe" [2003-09-17 57344]
"P17Helper"="P17.dll" [2004-06-10 60928]
"UpdReg"="c:\windows\UpdReg.EXE" [2000-05-11 90112]
"DVDLauncher"="c:\program files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe" [2004-10-12 57344]
"dla"="c:\windows\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe" [2005-05-31 122941]
"ATIPTA"="c:\program files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe" [2004-07-14 339968]
"AVG_TRAY"="c:\program files\AVG\AVG10\avgtray.exe" [2012-01-18 2339168]
"EPSON Stylus Photo R200 Series"="c:\windows\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2H1.EXE" [2003-07-08 99840]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe" [2010-05-14 248552]
"DivXUpdate"="c:\program files\DivX\DivX Update\DivXUpdate.exe" [2011-07-28 1259376]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2012-01-04 37296]
"Adobe ARM"="c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe" [2012-01-02 843712]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\control\session manager]
BootExecute   REG_MULTI_SZ      autocheck autochk *\0c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG10\avgchsvx.exe /sync\0c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG10\avgrsx.exe /sync /restart
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center]
"AntiVirusOverride"=dword:00000001
"FirewallOverride"=dword:00000001
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[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile]
"EnableFirewall"= 0 (0x0)
"DisableNotifications"= 1 (0x1)
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[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG10\\avgmfapx.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\OUTLOOK.EXE"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG10\\avgdiagex.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG10\\avgnsx.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG10\\avgemcx.exe"=
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R0 AVGIDSEH;AVGIDSEH;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AVGIDSEH.sys [9/13/2010 4:27 PM 22992]
R0 Avgrkx86;AVG Anti-Rootkit Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgrkx86.sys [9/7/2010 4:48 AM 32592]
R1 Avgldx86;AVG AVI Loader Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [9/7/2010 4:48 AM 248656]
R1 Avgtdix;AVG TDI Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [11/9/2010 11:20 PM 297168]
R2 AVGIDSAgent;AVGIDSAgent;c:\program files\AVG\AVG10\Identity Protection\Agent\Bin\AVGIDSAgent.exe [1/31/2012 4:02 PM 7391072]
R2 avgwd;AVG WatchDog;c:\program files\AVG\AVG10\avgwdsvc.exe [2/8/2011 5:33 AM 269520]
R3 AVGIDSDriver;AVGIDSDriver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AVGIDSDriver.sys [8/19/2010 9:42 PM 134480]
R3 AVGIDSFilter;AVGIDSFilter;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AVGIDSFilter.sys [8/19/2010 9:42 PM 24144]
R3 AVGIDSShim;AVGIDSShim;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AVGIDSShim.sys [8/19/2010 9:42 PM 27216]
S3 Andbus;LGE Android Platform Composite USB Device;c:\windows\system32\drivers\lgandbus.sys [8/2/2010 5:19 PM 14336]
S3 AndDiag;LGE Android Platform USB Serial Port;c:\windows\system32\drivers\lganddiag.sys [8/2/2010 5:19 PM 20864]
S3 AndGps;LGE Android Platform USB GPS NMEA Port;c:\windows\system32\drivers\lgandgps.sys [8/2/2010 5:19 PM 19968]
S3 ANDModem;LGE Android Platform USB Modem;c:\windows\system32\drivers\lgandmodem.sys [8/2/2010 5:19 PM 24960]
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
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2012-03-05 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 17:34]
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2012-03-18 c:\windows\Tasks\RealUpgradeLogonTaskS-1-5-21-1417001333-602609370-682003330-1003.job
- c:\program files\Real\RealUpgrade\realupgrade.exe [2010-11-05 16:33]
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2012-03-18 c:\windows\Tasks\RealUpgradeLogonTaskS-1-5-21-1417001333-602609370-682003330-1004.job
- c:\program files\Real\RealUpgrade\realupgrade.exe [2010-11-05 16:33]
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2012-03-05 c:\windows\Tasks\RealUpgradeScheduledTaskS-1-5-21-1417001333-602609370-682003330-1003.job
- c:\program files\Real\RealUpgrade\realupgrade.exe [2010-11-05 16:33]
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2012-02-27 c:\windows\Tasks\RealUpgradeScheduledTaskS-1-5-21-1417001333-602609370-682003330-1004.job
- c:\program files\Real\RealUpgrade\realupgrade.exe [2010-11-05 16:33]
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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
TCP: DhcpNameServer = 192.168.1.1
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Brett\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\vs37yj2j.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.yahoo.com
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.http - 127.0.0.1
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.http_port - 59495
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.type - 4
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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2012-03-18 11:34
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS
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scanning hidden processes ... 
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scanning hidden autostart entries ...
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scanning hidden files ... 
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scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0
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Stealth MBR rootkit/Mebroot/Sinowal/TDL4 detector 0.4.2 by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Windows 5.1.2600 Disk: Maxtor_6Y080M0 rev.YAR51HW0 -> Harddisk0\DR0 -> \Device\Ide\IdeDeviceP1T0L0-17
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device: opened successfully
user: MBR read successfully
error: Read  A device ATTACHED to the system is not functioning.
kernel: MBR read successfully
detected disk devices:
detected hooks:
\Driver\atapi DriverStartIo -> 0x86BA82C6
user & kernel MBR OK
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--------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------
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- - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(832)
c:\windows\system32\WININET.dll
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- - - - - - - > 'lsass.exe'(904)
c:\windows\system32\WININET.dll
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- - - - - - - > 'explorer.exe'(3604)
c:\windows\system32\WININET.dll
c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll
c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceTypes.dll
c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceApi.dll
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Completion time: 2012-03-18  11:39:59
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt  2012-03-18 15:39
ComboFix2.txt  2012-03-11 19:29
ComboFix3.txt  2012-03-11 18:32
ComboFix4.txt  2012-03-11 17:32
ComboFix5.txt  2012-03-18 15:27
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Pre-Run: 31,789,019,136 bytes free
Post-Run: 32,429,740,032 bytes free
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- - End Of File - - CC7711F7838F94F986F20CCC8929507E

Threat was blocked!

File name: 91.200.176.29/google.php?gmpid65c4e41c0122683
Threat name: Exploit Blackhole Exploit Kit (type 2143)

Ok is it just me or did Windows have a PARTITION management tool at ONE point?

I thought it was The Computer Management tool but I just launched it today and that sure was not it.

Im not sure what I was on a few months ago when I did access that program but now

I need it to manage a HD from a laptop that Ive hooked up to my computer via a USB adapter that I bought a while back.

Does anyone know what the program is called and its location? 

I do know about Easus before anyone suggests that but Id rather avoid installing yet ANOTHER program on my comp especially if the comp already has that program build in.

Thx in ADVANCE...Scratch this topic. I FOUND the program after searching for it.  You can remove it if you wish Admin.
Quote from: DARK9 on March 18, 2012, 08:52:41 AM

I found the program after searching for it. 

Classic

LOL I did look for it initially but I had to do a more detailed search and pay attention to the specifics in the program.

I have windows XP and ran the chkdsk program from the c drive properties.  I got through items 1 thru 4 and 10% of item 5.  It was taking forever to complete, so I TURNED off the computer to stop it.  When I tried to re-boot, I got the setup utility and could not get out of that.  No matter which MODE I try, the boot up splash page opens for a few seconds and RETURNS to the setup again.  Round and round, over and over.  I have re-booted several times to no avail. 
What did I screw up?

MichaelNo telling - but you cannot interrupt checkdisk without causing major problems.

If you have an XP CD, boot to the recovery console and run chkdsk /r

Let's see what happens after that.

Hi,

I am using XP Home OS, with the maxmum memory of 512MB & 80GB HDD, Can someone help to speed the machine please/ I USE only for email and office documents.

Thanks


SJVExactly what is SLOW? And did you just notice a drop in performance or has it always been this way?

And with 512 Mb ram you won't be getting a speed demon no matter what?Windows XP SP3 with all the latest security updates, antivirus program, etc. will no longer runs acceptably with 512MB of RAM.  You will need more RAM (1GB-2GB) or a new computer.

It's like TRYING to drive the Interstate with a Model-T Ford, i.e., just not enough power to keep up with the flow of traffic.  Take it off the Interstate to untravelled roads & it will probably be acceptable.

Remove your computer from the Internet, uninstall all updates & it will run like it used to.