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I am running windiows xp home edition. when I install xp service pack my canon mulipass printer STOPS communicating. When I uninstall the service pack it works fine so I know this is the problem. I am running nortons ANTI virus and internet security, is that the problem. Which is better the nortons or the service pack?Personal opinion >>> Norton, hands down.I would uninstall your printer, then install SP2, and then re-install the printer and see what happens.

I did a fresh install of XP but added SP2 to the original XP CD files using AutoStreamer 1·0 which makes an .ISO file from which you can burn a complete XPSP2 CD and install XPSP2 all in one go.

You get a much better install doing it this way, with no residual hotfixes and servicepack unininstallers cluttering up the drive.

The four drives were re-formatted to NTFS with a FULL format, not a quick format, to ensure that there was no residual data on the drive.

It does mean REINSTALLING EVERYTHING, but the end result is worthwhile, especially if, when you know that it is all working and free of virii & Trojans, you make a drive IMAGE on CDRs of your C: drive to restore with.

Then if you ever have a major problem in the future all you have to do is to format c: and restore with the CDRs.info on how  sp2>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htmdoes anyone know how to help me? my mate downloaded service pk 2, rebooted  compo, & now it  keeps showing this error!  PLEASE HELP!
thanks!!
STOP C00 00218 REG FILE FAILURE
REGISTRY CANNOT LOAD THE HIVE (FILE)/SYSTEM ROOT/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM  OR ITS LOG OR ITS ALTERNATATE
IT IS CORRUPT, ABSENT OR NOT WRITABLE

I am having windows 98 installed on harddisk partition C. While i am having four partitions C,D,E,F. When i try to install windows XP on partition D, it hangs while "preparing to install". Moreover installation doesn't ask for the partition in which to install the system. I am having 1.7 GHz Celeron, 128 MB DDR, 40 GB HDD. Please help.When you try to install xp are you BOOTING from the CDROM?Dual Booting information

That article MAY be of use.Yeah i have tried booting from CD- ROM. Should i save it in hard disk and then try to install it?? Please reply.No. If you boot form CDROM, it should give you the option to install on a different partition.  There is obviously SOMETHING AMISS.  

Why do you want a duel boot system?http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/meandxp.mspx

Hi all,

I recently had a crash and was told that if I had the recovery console (XP) installed(D:\I386\winnt32 /cmdcons) that I could have saved my system. When issuin that command at the "run" prompt it install cmdcons to the hd (C:\). I've tried copying that folder and the boot files (ntldr, ntdetect, boot.ini) to a cd but it won't boot at all, it skips that and GOES into the HD.

I have tried using EZCD creator to make bootable disc, THOUGH it won't emulate the floppy with boot files on it for some reason, it keeps saying INSERT bootable floppy disk.

I am wondering how I can make a bootable CD with recovery console on it, that way I can use it in the future in case I'm not able to boot again.

any ideas?

Thanks,Or, how can I make the cd bootable

- just LIKE a bootable floppy (format a: /s)

and copy the contents of the 6 floppy diskettes to start xp install

that you get from Microsoft (that has recovery console on it)Even with the six floppy disks you still need the XP CD.

Just use any XP CD and type the command for the cmdcons and make sure that you are on-line at the time.

The system will send for the latest files from Microsoft, about 7Mb, and install them for you.

You'll see the recovery console screen, with a 30 second timer, on your next re-boot.

You can alter the timer down to 4 seconds in Recovery & Start-Up, Settings, in System.The XP CD is bootable and will load the Recovery Console automatically for you if you prefer not to install it to the HDD.NOTE for everyone!

If you don't want to alter your BIOS every time you want to use the XP CD you should download oldbios.exe and make a boot floppy using oldbios.exe on its own.

With the floppy in the A: drive and the XP CD in the CD-ROM drive you will have about two seconds when the screen shows "Press any key to boot from CD ... " to boot to the XP CD.

D/L oldbios.exe from http://www.ebcd.pcministry.com

EBCD 060 is worth having too.Why would Windows XP alter your BIOS?If your floppy drive is set as the first boot device you often have to change it to the CD-ROM to allow you to boot on the XP CD.My bad - I misread your post. I thought Windows XP altered your BIOS.

Sorry I didn't tell you all, I do not have the xp cd.

I simply want recovery console on a cd rather than the six recovery diskettes.

This way you can:

Format the c: partition
Use diskpart to make partitions
Fixmbr
Fixboot

Thanks!is this a cloned hard drive...that cd recovery disk you have made...will not get you out of trouble if your system crashes..its best to image the drive...is this a cloned hard drive>http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/...that cd recovery disk you have made...will not get you out of trouble if your system crashes..its best to image/clone the drive...

Hi and thanks for the support.
What can I look at in xp home to see that SP2 has been activated. I did the updates and did a restart.
Your start menu should have changed when loading Windows XP.

Right click on My Computer - Properties, there it should state what Service Pack is installed.ricky1me....Are you ASKING ...how do I know its installed ...or how do I activate it....? No ACTIVATION is required.....and if you didnt notice the change in the logo at start up ( it has changed slightly....differant color)
then do as Raptor suggests or look in control panel and you will see several new ICONS....IE "SECURITY CENTER" and "Windows Firewall" ......apart from that, things are pretty much the same as they were before.

dl65  Yes, I first went into updates and did an update and install. I activated automatic updates and it did it's thing and installed all.

That's when I posted this to make sure AND it started doing another update (this time much more activity) and it installed sp2. It also SHOWS a shield in the notification area.

Thanks for the help!its should be listed in the events log....control panel adimin tools...and also in the add/remove programs...

Ok, im having some serius anoying problems with my computer.  My VPU constantly bombs when im playing 3d games and for some reason when Im looking at PHP sites  Most of the times when im playing a game my monitor GOES into power saving or everything goes black and I have to restart.  This happens constatly and is pissing me off very often  I dont think its my graphic card since its been doin the same thing to me radeon 9200 and now my 9600xt.  I have tried everything, someone plz help!

Amd athlon xp 2400+
Radeon 9600xp
512mb ram
windows 2000

Dxdiag

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/4/2004, 18:21:31
      Machine name: SIMON
  Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 4
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GBT___
      System Model: AWRDACPI
              BIOS: Default System BIOS
         Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+,  MMX,  3DNow, ~2.0GHz
            Memory: 512MB RAM
         Page File: 304MB used, 895MB available
       Windows Dir: C:\WINNT
   DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 5.03.0001.0902 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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 DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
     Display Tab 1: No problems found.
       Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
         Music Tab: No problems found.
         INPUT Tab: No problems found.
       Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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       Card name: RADEON 9600 SERIES
    Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
       Chip type: RADEON 9600 XT AGP (0x4152)
        DAC type: INTERNAL DAC(400MHz)
      Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4152&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
  Display Memory: 128.0 MB
    Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
         Monitor: AOC SPECTRUM 7DlrA
 Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
     Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
  Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6467 (English)
     DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/3/2004 21:37:08, 208896 bytes
     WHQL Logo'd: n/a
 WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
             VDD: n/a
        Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
   Mini VDD Date: 8/3/2004 21:36:50, 768512 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0212-11CF-F16A-0820A1C2CB35}
       Vendor ID: 0x1002
       Device ID: 0x4152
       SubSys ID: 0x00021002
     Revision ID: 0x0000
     Revision ID: 0x0000
     Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                  {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
                  {552C0DAD-CCBC-420B-83C8-74943CF9F1A6}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                  {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                  {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
        Registry: OK
    DDraw Status: Enabled
      D3D Status: Enabled
      AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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           Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
           Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_A0021458&REV_60
       Manufacturer ID: 1
            Product ID: 100
                  Type: WDM
           Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
        Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5580 (English)
     Driver Attributes: Final Retail
           WHQL Logo'd: n/a
         Date and Size: 5/14/2004 23:24:10, 622172 bytes
           Other Files:
       Driver PROVIDER: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
        HW Accel Level: Full
             Cap Flags: 0x0
   Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
             HW Memory: 0
      Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
  I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
              Registry: OK
     Sound Test Result: Not run

I am guessing that this is a problem that only occurs on 9200 and 9600 cards, because I never hear people about the same problem with other ATI/Radeon cards.

Have you properly installed the drivers?

What if you disable the VPU Recover?

have a check at the power settings....it should be set to If  I turn off  my VPU recovery the only  diffrence that it makes is that I have to restart more often.

I have all power settings on never.

errrr, I just found this out, might not be the problem.   I go to adapter in my catylist setup up thingy,  and when I look at it it says that the driver is not working problem blah blah blah.   But it also says that its running on my 9200   but everything else says its running the 9600,  so maybe if I fix this itll fix the main problem.   So does anybody know a way to fix this problem?Uninstall the drivers. Use a program such as Driver Cleaner and reinstall the latest updated drivers.I had that problem too.  The problem was that the box was not big enough and the power supply was right next to the cpu chip.  The chip could not get cold enough and kept going into thermal cutoff.  Buy a bigger box.

Every time I START up my comp It brings up a box ASKING me to install the software for net. How do I stop this from APPEARING? Thanks. Scan for VIRUSES, SPYWARE and trojans.

how can i make it so that nothing can be INSTALLED on an xp computerLog on as the administrator or someone with administrative priveledges.

Disable the guest ACCOUNT.  Create accounts for each user, you WISH to allow on the machine.  Set there account TYPES (not quite sure what it says but it will be the one that isn't administrator).

This can all be carried out in control panel user accounts.winkey+L this will lock your pc....That is only avaible with the CLASSIC Windows 2000/NT interface?

Please can somebody help my machine seems to have gone into overdrive and wont allow me to be the admintrator.  It has set itself so that I am a user and I cannot get into my machines files to adjust the start up or any thing other than normal tasks.  In effect I cannot restore it back to an earlier time because I am not the administrator and dont have the permission.
How can I get it back can anybody help its XP home and it has been on this machine for 2 years happilyTo choose an ACCOUNT type in WINDOWS XP Home click on User ACCOUNTS in the Control Panel. Once you select a user you can click on the "Change My Account Type" button.

You will be able to choose between Administrator and Limited and can see a brief description of the abilities of each account type. You are required to have at least one Administrator account, so be sure to leave or create one- but save it for use when necessary and stick to using Limited accounts wherever possible.

The instructions given here should help you resolve your issue  msoft2004 copyright...Unfortunatly there is no accounts to choose from the administrator account is missing and it is only giving me access to a limited account.  In User Accounts it has 1.Create A Password  2.Change My Picture 3.Change my Net Passport and thats all.  As you can see it has totally locked me out of my own machine even trying to re-install windows I need an Administrators Account to do this but it wont even let me do this my hair is getting grey by the second.http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htmHi

Thanks for all your help but it SEEMED the easiest way to sort my problem was to buy some floppies and re-format the whole HARD disk and start again.

That has cured the problem

Once again thank you very much

Robert Doughty
Scottish Borders

Somehow all my .DLL's are set to open with NOTEPAD.  What can I do to get them to open with the correct program?  What is the correct program?You should not open .DLL files at all. Windows will warn you that is a system file if you try to do so.use the restore function on your pc to rectify this problem..I didnt change them, someone else did.  I just need to know what is the correct program that is supposed to be associated with these files so that I can reset it.  you could try this c:\drive.../TOOLS /folder options/view....setup defaults..DONT know what folder options would do to reset the programs that open other programs.  I did as you requested, no progress.  File still opens with NOTEPAD.http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q306/5/51.asp&NoWebContent=1I read your reply, visited that link, but it is asking me to choose an option under the Properities of the file that I wish to change.  I dont have the option to use the web to find the correct program.  I have a list of programs, and I can browse programs on my COMPUTER.  I found RUNDLL32 which should be the correct program to run DLL's, but when I apply the CHANGES to the file, it doesnt change from using NOTEPAD to open the .DLL's.I think the error is that the link you provided is troubleshooting for Windows XP.  I am on NT.

I have Windows XP and AOL.  Every time I boot, AOL STARTS too.  How can I avoid this from happening?  Thanks. Start-->Programs--->STARTUP
Remove AOL shortcut.

If no success, CALL AOL.Start - RUN -> MSCONFIG -> Startup tab.

I am trying to format my hard DISK and reload windows xp
after it asks to continue format , it then asks to force a dismount, it then says it cannot lock the driveis this an upgrade disk...if so uninstall whyxp and revert back to old o/s then re-install whyxp.....info here if you NEED it to explain dismount and locked drive>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307881&Product=winxpwhat are you using to reformat?  I usually use Maxators downloadable tool for my drive, but ive heard WinXP has on BUILT in.Ive tried to do it from the dos command prompt. I end up with the message {cannot lock drive}. Ive tried the lock command but it doesnt work { lock c:}, I also tried to format c: from the MY Computer , Driive c: , wont allow it.I converted my file systen ntfs as suggested .appreciated any suggestions,Have you attemped to use the Windows XP CD-ROM on STARTUP?

You cannot format your Hard Drive Disk in Windows.

You will either have to use a bootdisk or use the XP CD-ROM as a boot CD.

Do so by setting your CD-ROM as the first boot device in the BIOS> Quote

I am trying to format my hard disk and reload windows xp
after it asks to continue format , it then asks to force a dismount, it then says it cannot lock the drive

Ive tried to do it from the dos command prompt. I end up with the message {cannot lock drive}. I've tried the lock command but it doesnt work { lock c:}, I also tried to format c: from the MY Computer , Drive c: , wont allow it. I converted my file system ntfs as suggested .appreciated any suggestions,

Try FDISK?

Hi everyone. I started up my computer and I GOT the "NTLDR Is Missing, press Ctr+Alt+Del to RESTART."

Now I read a few articles and realized whats wrong. I have my Drivers and Utilities RESOURCE CD as well as the floppy disk that has the needed files. Now, I need help on how to get those files on the floppy disk to my computer so I will be able to reboot correctly.

When I Go Into the Boot MENU (I hit f12 after BIOS)
it looks like this:

Boot DEVICE Menu

1) Normal
2) Primary Master Driver
3) Diskette Driver
4) Hard Disk Drive C:
5) IDE CD-ROM Device

6) System Setup
7) IDE Device Diagnostic
Boot to Utility Partition
-----------------------------------------

As I said before, I have the NTLDR files on a floppy disk and my Resource CD. What Do I do next? Thanks in advance.

RobNTLDR is Missing

That article may be of use to you.

Hi, I am installing xp pro (not upgrading) and after the install, I cannot get on the internet because the system does not detect a Nvidia Nforce MCP network controler.
How can it not detect a piece of hardware on the system? I have done the install TWO times now same results.

I have on the same HD xp HOME and it runs fine and detects everything it needs to....

thanks for the helpHave you applied SP2 to the install, with the Micosoft firewall? Possibly the firewall needs to be turned off to let your own firewall regulate all connections.

Just guessing, as that is what happened to me when I re-installed XP Professional after slipstreaming SP2 into the Original XP CD.

Have you formatted to FAT32 or NTFS (?) as a matter of personal interest.If it is an onboard NIC, you will have to install the motherboard drivers.Sorry, but will you say why you have XP Home on the ... same ... hard drive?

Is this really necessary?Hi,

How can I install the drivers if there is no hardware present? It does not detect the Nvidia Nforce MCP network controler.

I tried to do an upgrade from xp home to xp pro and in the middle it ask's for the i386 folder to be put in the cd drive.  Say what?


"slipstreaming SP2 into the Original XP CD."

How do I do that then? Thanks for the help. maybe you should have chose customize when setting up winxp pro have a LOOK at an emulation of how to install winxp pro on an old hard drive >http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxppro/installxpcdoldhdd/indexemu.htm       slipsteam eplained here>http://www.petri.co.il/windows_2000_xp_sp_slipstreaming.htmeven if it cant find the hardware, have you tried to manually scan for hardware in your control panel? or if you use the autorun on your mobo disc , installing the software/drivers for it, winxp might then pick up the hardware. (happend to me before) have you also checked to see if your network card is well fitted? or is it an onboard. Quote

How can I install the drivers if there is no hardware present? It does not detect the Nvidia Nforce MCP network controler.

Whenever I try to access a page with java on it ,(FIREFOX or IE), I get an error message that states
"The Java Runtime Environment cannot be loaded from ". I have Windows ME(unfortunately),Zone Alarm ,Norton,Spybot ,Adaware,and several other security programs.Computer is 750mghz,about 5 years old.Just loaded newest jre recently.I uninstalled it once ,and reinstalled to try to fix ,but didnt work.
Any suggestions?
TIA.
Dan Quote

I have Windows ME(unfortunately)

Is microsoft longhorn....win95 in disguise.....the plot thickens by the byte..your views on this ...and has winxp had it...and will longhorn and winxp...be any good ..and will be worth the cash... Quote

the plot thickens by the byte

..and will be worth the cash...

google may only search for people with old an old/os

Salvation Army anyone?

And what of the 6billion x10^e commandments?

Is it so DANGEROUS for the system, as it says the TASK Manager, to kill this process?
I always kill it, when I use MS-DOS applications. It has a strange way to control their CPU usage.When did this start happening ? ?
What VER. of Windows is this ? ?
You may need to do a Repair Install.I'm sorry, if I explained it not as I understand it.
There is no danger for my Proffesional Edition as soon, as I don't kill this process.
I only ASK, if this warning is true. I only think this warning is for begginers of Windows, to not use Task Manager for any reason.Here's some information on stopping explorer.Thank you very much for help.

All of a sudden I am getting a menu when I start up that says "Run As" Which account do you WANT to use to run the program?  I have never seen this before how do I go about getting RID of it? Thank you.Do you suspect it is a deceptive kind of virus infection?

Here is WHY  I say ghat.
1 ) I have never see it on this forum.
2 ) About two years ago some others reported it as a Trojan.Thans you for the reply, I will run a scan to see if that is what it is, I will let you know if it is or not.I ran a scan and although there were a couple of issues and they were deleted it did not STOP the "Run As" menu.  Not sure where to go from here. Quote from: rvc79 on November 29, 2013, 12:30:07 PM

I ran a scan and although there were a couple of issues and they were deleted it did not stop the "Run As" menu.  Not sure where to go from here.

•   Extract it to Desktop and double click SREngLdr.EXE to run it
  
•   Select System Repair from the left pane.
  
• Click on File  Association
  
• Select all entries that has an Error  status click [Repair]
  
• Refer to this image for an  example:

•   In your CASE, it would be .EXE
  
• Close SREng now.

Nah - just leave it alone. This THREAD is utter nonsense anyway. Quote from: hotelgirl on December 30, 2009, 08:15:01 AM

Wow... sorry... haha... I was reading this thread because it got exciting and typing my REPLY at the same time, then my boss walked around the corner so I had to quickly post and X out. I'll move it to the appropriate place.

now i am missed up  i don't know what to say but there is an answer.... for sure

I'll be looking forward to it.

I'm free next Tuesday...

what is you and Tuesday thing

Fine! Thursday if you prefer!

haha ... this thread just became a chat rooom (kinda)

deargodpleasehelp

funny name to start with. but do as they said and go to the ATI website. and please turn on your system restore to prevent further incidents

Your Service Tag # should be on a sticker on the back/rear of the machine... Quote from: Mackem1983 on December 22, 2009, 04:06:12 PM

I just COPIED the information that it says when i click goto control panel and then to system. The service tag is provided on top of my computer, if your confuzed then it doesnt give me much hope of understanding any of this  .

So if i go through the dell website to try and restore what your saying is that everything might break? If so what would your opinion be for me to do, is there any other options?

This all seems very drastic from where i was a week ago when i came looking for help.

I have cleaned out inside the computer and checked for anything being loose of which i couldnt find. I have installed a graphics card and power supply which i found very tricky.

-Found another video card, installed it and I still have the same results
-Also I took a look at my MB book and in the note SECTION it says that they cannot guarantee that all DDR 400 memory will
work so I took a look at the memory I have installed and it is 1 stick of DDR266 and 1 stick of DDR 400. the bios recognizes both. I removed the DDR400 stick and I get the same results and the BIOS shows less memory.
I went ahead and got some new DDR266 coming 1GB (7.95 a stick dirt cheap) its on the way.
none of my older (junk) computers I have have the power supply hook ups
-also the battery for the CMOS is showing 3.20v in the BIOS but I'll get another today to try
-I wish the BIOS did a power supply check. you would think it would because a power supply is pretty IMPORTANT. I will see about getting a new


OK i tried to run the HD recovery floppy and it worked this time. It doesn't do much except check the disk for errors and it had none when either check was done. after I did this the computer does its usual rebooting but I see the windows XP start up WINDOW again for about 10sec. then it powers down and reboots. I don't know what this means again? maybe the OS is corrupted on the HD? if that is so how can you do ANYTHING if you have no access to the HD? if it at least let me go to C: prompt I could do something.
when I run the computer with the new HD (with no OS yet) installed I get that NTLDR missing error again. I'm now trying to run the HD's installation cd again

evilfantasy
DrWeb Cureit looks like a pretty good program but I don't have access to the cd-rom or the program doesn't start before windows loads.

You have to do as much as you can to get rid of the yellow marks.
There can be hardware conflicts present. Windows has limited ability to identify hardware conflicts, but the yellow marks are enough to let you know something is not right, but the hardware manager can not tell you what is exactly wrong. You want to have good drivers for everything. The drivers dip down into the raw MACHINE code level and can mess up Interrupt Service Routines and I/O port assignments.

Now in some CASES a bad driver does not hurt anything. Maybe not this time.

Also, it still can be something else. Another post mentioned the WEP problem. Some hardware and XP combos have a hard time with this. That is one reason why I SAID try another adapter.

This link may apply in your case.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/815485

When I go into device manager on the laptop that does not connect, there are no yellow marks.

I ran the recovery cd that came with my computer and now I get this dialog box:
Quote

Drive X is using an MS-DOS compatibility mode file system

Even later edit:  There is the probability that your problems stems from not using the best drivers...  When you ran your recovery disk did you reinstall the drivers :-?

Thanks

When I'm browsing the internet, mainly on eBay, when I click on a specific auction and try to return to the listing page it won't bring the LAST page back. Usually after 2-3 clicks it will come back up but showing the page from 2-3 views before the page I was on. Very annoying. Any suggestions?Have you tried Alt back arrow INSTEAD of the back button ? ?

Or try out FireFox and tabbed browsing...very handy.Also, have you tried just the backspace key as it does the same as the back arrow?

Alan <>< :-)First of all I didn't know I was addressing Maud' Dib. This is Stilgar your trusty servant.! Anyway I have tried all your suggestions and I already use Firefox. Tabbed browsing isn't a solution because it's within the same website where this problem occurs. I can shift back to another web page no problem, but within eBay or various other shopping sites it is not stepping back to the page I was just on previous to that. See my problem?1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. SECURITY tab
6. Reset all 4 security zones to Default
 
1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Privacy
6. Restore 1 Default button
 
1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Advanced
6. Restore 1 Default button

You may need to do the FOLLOWING as well
  
1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. General tab
6. Remove cookies, temporary files and history

Kudos to Raptor.Stilgar my only trusted friend...good to have you back !

I've got
Windows XP Home edition
sp 2

Dell Demension 3000

1022 ram

nvidia Geforce fx 5700le

SoundMax Intergrated audio



My problem is when I try and open 95% of my games they will just minimize and when I click on them they pop up for a second and then minimize again. That is basicly it. No error messages, no freezing, they just wont stay up. When I click on them and the pop up I can hear sound and see it for a second. If anybody has any ideas I would love to hear them! I've been trying to fix this for the last COUPLE weeks updating drivers and doing this and doing that. I really just don't where to go or what to try next. Thanks!
John
This happens with some of my games, manily the older ones. What I do is close all UNNECESSARY programs, I disable my NETWORK access, switch off my FIREWALL, antivirus background scanner, msn, and any other programs that I don't need to have running while I'm playing a game. It works every time.

hey guys,
hey i want to put special characters like / \ ? * ; as a folder name?
i know it won't ACCEPTED by system but i also know that there is a WAY or trick to MAKE system accept these characters as name of folder so, guys
plz help me out.Why?   :-? Quote

Why?   :-?

It's simply not allowed by any Windows OS.  Maybe if you are clever enough with Assembler programming you might be able to fool the system but why bother trying.  See here...

If you are really serious about getting the special chars into a filename then go Unix..

Good luck..

DO I NEED TO MENTION WHY I NEED THAT?

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DO I NEED TO MENTION WHY I NEED THAT?

It is our policy not to assist people with illegal activities.  I am struggling to think of a legitimate reason for doing what you wish to do, but I can think of plenty of illegitimate reasons.  If you have a legitimate reason, you should have no qualms about posting it here.  Your reticence is suspicious, I'm afraid.

Oh, and PLEASE STOP SHOUTING.

if you do not have solution n u just wanna know why i need then m not gonna post my problem.

If you have a legitimate reason, you should have no qualms about posting it here.  Your reticence is suspicious, I'm afraid.

the answer is still no.

But I have already said:

Okay, in words of one syllable: yes I do.  No you can't have it.

Okay, in words of one syllable: yes I do.  No you can't have it.

all of a sudden i can no longer send photo attachments to anyone WHICHEVER email account i try to use. i have windows xp and need to be able to send photos but RECIPIENTS are saying they arrive only half downloaded or distorted. i have done registry clean up and system RESTORE but to no avail can anyone please help.exampleSome details about your system, SOFTWARE, type of comnnection and malware protection would be helpful.

See below.Are all recipients getting the same results?  Send one to yourself.  Did it come through OK?   Reduce one or two photos to smaller size(s) and send them to yourself.  Any difference?

I was just requesting an answer to the question.Michael, there is a reason why I told you to rename HiJackThis.exe to something else like HJT2K6.exe for example, some malware will hide from HiJackThis if you don't rename the executable. In addition to that it doesn't look like you deleted the C:\Program Files\CNNIC folder, you need to do so. Also, run another HJT scan (normal mode should be fine as long as system restore is still off) and put a check next to the following and fix it:

O8 - Extra context MENU item: Access Internet Keyword - C:\Program Files\CNNIC\Cdn\cnnic.htm

Anyway, in regards to your original problem...I need you to clarify something. At first you said NTDETECT.exe and now you say NTDETECT.COM so which is it?

- JPH Quote

I was just requesting an answer to the question.

I did googled for it...but I was googled for the error message and not "ntdetect" only...seems that was why i got nonsense results that day...
I am using Norton...and it couldn't detect anything about it....and the Symantec website also has no information about this ntdetect.exe....
My internet connection was on whole day so I couldn't really recall any POSSIBLE
candidate of website resulting in the situation.

Michael, there is a reason why I told you to rename HiJackThis.exe to something else like HJT2K6.exe for example, some malware will hide from HiJackThis if you don't rename the executable.

In addition to that it doesn't look like you deleted the C:\Program Files\CNNIC folder, you need to do so.

Anyway, in regards to your original problem...I need you to clarify something. At first you said NTDETECT.exe and now you say NTDETECT.COM so which is it?

These might help:

http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/ntdetect/
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/ntdetect/
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=TROJ_SMALL.AYZ&VSect=T

The problem is when I press on certain keys random windows come up. Its all the windows "hotkeys", for example If I press just R, Run will come up. F, the search ETC etc. Part of the problem may have been that I was fooling with a Hotkey CREATOR but im not eniterly sure. At the moment I have the computer running a virus scan, and i'll reboot it after to see if that brings it back to normal.

The comp is the one in my specs.

PS: my control key isnt stuck down because turned on the onscreen KEYBOARD and the same thing happens.

PPS: Im not going to restart my computer, in fear of the problem still occuring and I couldnt type my password in.Well I restarted it now its fine...I thought I'd let EVERYONE know, that the culprit behind my computer acting strange was a windows media PLAYER. A Microsoft one  And this suprises you why ? ?

Re-read your LAST 10 posts...ok i DONT see how i am, but oh well. i'm SICK i got the cold thing Quote

the poster has HOME

ok i dont see how i am, but oh well. i'm sick i got the cold thing

Can anyone help me?  I have bought my kids 2 games, polar express and simms 2, they install ok, but when they come to try and play them the screen colours are very dark, greeny black.  I have had a new graphics card out in - nvidia Geforce FX5500 and I have installed a new driver, but no change!  I'm going NUTS and don't understand too much computer jargon, so please be gentle with response content!  thanksAny previous problems?  Other system specs?  Operating system?  Need help finding specs or OS just askNo other problems before now, but then not used PC to play many games.  I think most details regard OS etc are in CONTROL Panel - systems? What spec to you need? Thanks for help!DOWNLOAD, install and run Everest (get it from here - http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html)
Save, zip, and post a report here, that will tell us pretty much all we need to know about your system
Also, when did you get the new graphics card?sorry, but not sure which one to download, lots of versions, mainly american with suffixes tx or fl on the end, does it matter which one?  Also how do I 'zip'?  (sorry, but told you i wasn't too aufait with the jargon - hey we all have to learn sometime!  thanks[highlight]Check the game websites for fixes and patches.[/highlight]

Download, unzip, install and run Everest Home Edition
Everest

Select Computer>Summary from the left hand screen.
Right click in the right hand screen & select Copy All
Paste the details in here.Field      Value
Computer      
Operating System      Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack      Service Pack 2
DirectX      4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name      COMPUTERNAME
User Name      sue morton
      
Motherboard      
CPU Type      AMD Athlon XP, 2166 MHz (13 x 167) 3000+
Motherboard Name      MSI MS-6716 (Medion OEM)  (3 PCI, 1 AGP, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, LAN)
Motherboard Chipset      VIA VT8377 Apollo KT400
System Memory      512 MB  (PC2700 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type      Award (05/26/03)
Communication Port      Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port      ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
      
Display      
Video Adapter      NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500  (256 MB)
3D Accelerator      nVIDIA GeForce FX 5500
      
Multimedia      
Audio Adapter      VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller
      
Storage      
IDE Controller      VIA Bus Master IDE Controller
Floppy Drive      Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive      ST380012A  (80 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Disk Drive      HP psc 2179 USB Device
Optical Drive      IDE DVD-ROM 16X  (16x DVD-ROM)
Optical Drive      PIONEER DVD RW  DVR-106D  (DVD+RW:4x/2.4x, DVD-RW:4x/2x, DVD-ROM:12x, CD:16x/10x/32x DVD+RW/DVD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status      OK
      
Partitions      
C: (NTFS)      40005 MB (12759 MB free)
D: (NTFS)      32310 MB (31521 MB free)
E: (FAT32)      3992 MB (2355 MB free)
Total Size      74.5 GB (45.5 GB free)
      
Input      
Keyboard      Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse      PS/2 Compatible Mouse
      
Network      
Network Adapter      VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter  (10.0.0.3)
Modem      Creatix V.9X DSP Data FAX Modem
      
Peripherals      
Printer      eFax 4.2
Printer      Fax
Printer      hp psc 2170 series
USB1 Controller      VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller      VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller      VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB2 Controller      VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
USB Device      hp psc 2170 series
USB Device      psc 2170 (DOT4USB)
USB Device      USB Composite Device
USB Device      USB MASS Storage Device
USB Device      USB Mass Storage Device
USB Device      USB Printing Support
Do the games actually play OK apart from the dark colours?
Do other games work?
Is it just a problem with 3D applications or does it happen with other programs too?Difficult to say if they play OK cos you can't see very much, however, they look fine.  Only happened on these two particupar games, which I assume are 3d applicatinss, but not sure how I would know?Try Changing the Screen Resolution.. or change the brightness of the monitor.. I have nvidia Geforce FX5500  and it works great with Polar Express and Simms 2 and NFS Monst Wanted and etc.. and i have a slower computer then the one that you have.. and they work great.. Or try another thing go to the NVIDIA Control Panel and adjust the settings.. with the colors and the display.. thats what i did.. i remember now.. so yeah try that. Quote

Only happened on these two particupar games, which I assume are 3d applicatinss, but not sure how I would know?

Try O & O defrag.  See the software FAQ (link in my signature.More infomation, like your OS? (Assuming XP) What defragmenter tool are you USING?

Have you tried error checking? On my COMPUTER right click the drive, properties, tools, check now, tick automatically fix ERRORS but untick bad SECTORS option. You will probably need to restart your computer (if asked press yes).

It's possible that the defragmenter has determined that the effort needed to defragment those files is greater than the amount of time that would be saved by defragmenting them. (For example a 500mb file in 2 fragments has neglible performance impact).

Apart from this, are there any other problems on your machine? If not, it's probably best not to worry about it.

Check the RAM with a free download at www.memtest86.com

Check the HARD drive with free diagnostics at the appropriate drive MAKER's site.

More info is ALWAYS HELPFUL. See below.

One of my seniorweb clients reports: (Win XP Home)
The standby/hibernate button (SYSTEM turn off) has become grey. When going to the hibernate tab has also disappeared as well the bottom options in power schemes (the one that set system standby and system hibernate).
It may have happened during the installation of new printer drivers but the user does not want to restore as apparently it took a long time to find and install the correct new drivers.

Can anybody advise how to get the power management back?This usually happens when you install a device driver that is not power management compliant, so I'm afraid you've got your answer right there.Thanks Rob; I had not SEEN this before, but it makes total sense (in retrospect).
I have asked the user to bring his computer to me and will start CHECKING all drivers.Is the printer in question particularly old?  I guess the user may just have to live with it, if that's the case.I do not know: it is a HP laser printer and they, apparently had all kind of problems installing it in the first place.
But it is definitely not new, as a son of the owner has returned home (temporarily) PENDING a divorce etc. and BROUGHT this printer with him.
Anyway, I will get the system next week and check for myself; see what can be done. And, I guess, the printer will be there for a limited period of time anyway.
My mistake was that I did not link the printer driver with power management.
Thanks again for your support.

I have a HP M50 ( ya I know...it's old...lol)
There is a 1/2 dozen of my favorite websites that I can not open. I can get the home page, but when I go to open forums ( or anything else) I get a white blank screen and the bottom left side of screen above START ( on the task bar) it will say done.

I'm going crazy not being able to visit these sites, and would appreciate any help sent my way.

Thank you very much

What OS &AMP; browser?You may need up upgrade your browser or there maybe an APPLET missing that you need to open these pages fully.

You can find out what version of your browser you have by usually clicking on the Help menu option then clicking About.

Knowing the browser you are using would be very helpful.And which pages are you trying to visit?Browser is Internet Explorer 6.0

Websites are Snowmobile sites and sites to download photos.....Could you give us a couple of the website addresses that you are trying to visit and we will take a loooky Check your HOSTS file which can usually be found in "C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc". If there any entries in it other than "127.0.0.1      LOCALHOST" remove them, save the file and restart your PC.

If there was anything other than the localhost entry then it was probably some adware that put them in there so run any antivirus, anti spyware/adware/malware software you have, to check for it.midnight....... Could you post a link to the site your trying to get to from your favourites ?

dl65  I GUESS the OP doesn't want to share his favourites with us

Sambob, my hosts file has 1000s of entries, should I delete them?

Think carefully before answering Bare w/ me folks...Im just back on puter' since I posted last.

Just to let you know in case you haven't figured it out...Computer illiterate waving hand over here..Hi, that would be me  

What does OS and OP mean  :-?

I'm out of time tonight to try the HOST files Sambob mentioned, but will do it tomorrow for sure.

Couple of the websites are.....

ftp://www.arcticchat.com  & ftp://www.dootalk.com

Thanx
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What OS & browser?

I'm out of time tonight to try the HOST files Sambob mentioned, but will do it tomorrow for sure

Browser is Internet Explorer 6.0

I guess the OP doesn't want to share his favourites with us

Sambob, my hosts file has 1000s of entries, should I delete them?

Think carefully before answering

Couple of the websites are.....

ftp://www.arcticchat.com  & ftp://www.dootalk.com

Free DOWNLOAD to test RAM at www.memtest86.com It creates a bootable floppy so hook that up. Check each RAM stick for at least 30 minutes, then all together.

Also check the hard drive with the free diagnostics which can be DOWNLOADED from the appropriate hard drive maker's site.  I SUSPECT mis-matched RAM...

After you have done as GX1_Man has suggested i would hook that HDD as a SLAVE in a machine that has a burner and retrieve your's and your Dad's DATA before anything else...

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HDD SMART failure noted.

Blue Screen Crash STOP Error Code 0x00000077 (0xc0000185, 0xc0000185, 0x00000000, 0x00669000) Kernel_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR   Hardware. ...

Anybody can explain me when and how to upgrade  the BIOS?

I m looking forward to your help.

Thanks a lot for your share!You never upgrade your BIOS unless it is absolutely needed.

Sometimes upgrades to your computer usually hardware,maybe
software will require an upgrade of the BIOS.

Unless you have a real NEED don't EVER do it. You need to go to the manufacturers WEBSITE, look up your BIOS type, and download the update.  The site usually has instructions you can print out and follow.  HOWEVER... take heed to street1's advice.  Screwing  around with the BIOS can make your system unusable

ALAN &LT;><  

and very fun to restablizesThanks to you all! I see what u MEAN. Ask u more later.
With trust!

A few NIGHTS ago before I went to bed I left my computer on playing some music.. when I came back in the morning I noticed my computer was rebooted and at the start up screen for some reason..

I've left it on for a couple of days now at night and everytime I wake up to check on it I find it has rebooted.. what could be causing this? What can I do to prevent it?

Appreciate any help, thanks.

Right click my computer, and select properties, and then the advanced tab. Under startup and recovery, click SETTINGS, and uncheck the box that says automatically restart. Click apply/ok the required number of times, and reboot your system.

Now, INSTEAD of your computer re-booting when there`s an error. You should receive an error message(BSOD) telling you what caused the problem.

SNAP! Are there any electrical issues at the place where the computer lives / do you have a UPS on the system?  

Alan <><   Quote

Are there any electrical issues at the place where the computer lives / do you have a UPS on the system?  

Alan <><  

Right click my computer, and select properties, and then the advanced tab. Under startup and recovery, click settings, and uncheck the box that says automatically restart. Click apply/ok the required number of times, and reboot your system.
 
Now, instead of your computer re-booting when there`s an error. You should receive an error message(BSOD) telling you what caused the problem.
 
SNAP!

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Are there any electrical issues at the place where the computer lives / do you have a UPS on the system?  

Alan <><  

No, everything seems fine.. never have any problems except for when I leave it on at night like that.

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Right click my computer, and select properties, and then the advanced tab. Under startup and recovery, click settings, and uncheck the box that says automatically restart. Click apply/ok the required number of times, and reboot your system.
 
Now, instead of your computer re-booting when there`s an error. You should receive an error message(BSOD) telling you what caused the problem.
 
SNAP!

[HIGHLIGHT]It doesn't hurt anything by doing this right? I hope not, hehe.. thanks again, I'll try it out![/highlight]

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Are there any electrical issues at the place where the computer lives / do you have a UPS on the system?  

Alan <><  

No, everything seems fine.. never have any problems except for when I leave it on at night like that.

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Right click my computer, and select properties, and then the advanced tab. Under startup and recovery, click settings, and uncheck the box that says automatically restart. Click apply/ok the required number of times, and reboot your system.
 
Now, instead of your computer re-booting when there`s an error. You should receive an error message(BSOD) telling you what caused the problem.
 
SNAP!

[highlight]It doesn't hurt anything by doing this right? I hope not, hehe.. thanks again, I'll try it out![/highlight]

[highlight]no it wont hurt. itll just give you the bsod sometimes

In an attempt to speed up my pc, I have INVESTED in a Seagate 320GB external hard drive. I've moved all the music and pics onto this but the pc is still slow on start up and for all tasks. I have 4 GB of program files but still have 14GB of space on the pc hard drive. Is there any improvements I can make ?

p.s. I'm no computer bofin, so be gentle with the gargon !

Many Thanks NooNoo64...... How about telling us about the machine ......... the make and model , What processor is in it , how much ram .........
Details like that will assist in offering an opinion.
What sort of maintainance do you regularly do ?

DL65  15% free drive space is recommended for proper Windows function. Please answer with how much free space you have as well as the other questions put to you.I have a P4 1.8Ghz with 256ram...I know...it's old like me. Maintenance is a gray area, although I do run the norton disc clean which scans the system. Out of 40Gb I have on the C: 2.93 of the 18.4 available and the D: 11.8 of the 14Gb's. This is after the music and pictures (big files) have been moved to the 320Gb hard drive.
I'm a little worried now because maybe I'm just getting USED to faster PC's at work.

Your thoughts
Thanks256 meg RAM and Norton on an XP system can be a slowdown, but I would definitely clear up some disk space on the C drive. What are you using for spyware protection?If this PC is running XP, yuo will see a significant improvement, upgrading that 256MB to 512MB or more.Rob Pomeroy is correct. After you have the required amount of free space, disk space has no significant IMPACT on speed. (Though having breathing space is always a good thing.) Buying some better memory will allow your PC to run faster, longer. In fact, as far as computer parts go, it's hardly expensive. A 512 MB stick sells for about $75.How much disk space is being used for My Documents?  If that's still on C, you could move it to D.If you have removed so many large files did you run your FILE defragmenting program even on Win XP ?  

If you haven't then I would suggest running a disk clean up and then running scandisk & defrag



On Win 98x you can click on Start      Run    and type in Scandisk       and   click OK for error checking
and Start Run type in defrag and click ok for the file defragmentation

WinXP
Double click on my computer
Right click your mouse and select Properties from the drop down menu
Select Disk Cleanup
Once you have done that click on the tools menu tab in the same window
then run Error-Checking then the defragmentation

Is it possible to change language in login screen? My default in regional settings is English US but when I try to LOGON there is something cirillic VARIANT and it isn't English first? Need help,thanks in advance!
(winxp sp2)Has it always been this way? If not, what has CHANGED? Is this a legal version of XP? Where did it come from? Is this XP Pro?I don't know what has changed , I talk about IBM with legal version of XP Pro!
thanks

i CAME back TODAY and couldnt figure out why my computer was in something that looked like safe mode and an ERROR saying MICROSOFT Windows detected and recovered from a device failure. Please save your work and reboot to restore full funtionality [OK]. Also, many times i leave my computer on overnight i get an error telling me there is not enough memory and my computer freezes and i need to reboot. is my computer just dying or is there something causing this?Post a LOT more information and we can go from there. I don't think we need to call the coroner, but specifics are important. See below.

Hi, having major problems with the WINDOWS back up when I set it up with a schedule TASK it runs, then the following week it fails to run. Friend told me to set up a batch file to do this and then CREATE a schedule to run the batch file. There in lies the problem creating the batch file. The back up is going to a mapped drive with the FOLDER created but it has been so long since I wrote a batch file that it MAKES no sense to me.. Can anyone help.

Thanks in advanceThis should get you started:

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/batch.mspx?mfr=true

Hey there, I really would appreciate it if someone could just SPARE me five minutes of their time?  :)

..Well...as the subject line suggests...my computer just will not load! I haven't the foggiest what could be wrong with it? ...I've opened it up and everything still seems connected etc...and I....I don't know what to do? It was fine when I was on it a few weeks ago...I was downloading music off a P2P program (ARES) and I've never had any problems with it before, I then disconnected from ARES and then disconnected fromt he internet, leaving myself still logged on, I went and had a bath and a few hours later my little brother was knocking on the door saying their was a problem with the computer, his words were "The computer won't turn on" and I immediately replied "what do you mean it WON'T turn on!!? It was already on!!!" ..I went downstairs and inspected the computer....sure enough he was right...the screen was blank....and the side light was flashing (indicating that it was on standby) and I pressed the power button on the tower....and there was a clicking noise coming from my speakers which only lasted 5seconds and then...I don't know...you can hear the fan going...the original LOADING noise I guess, but then.....nothing?? ..The orange light is constantly flashing...the fan is going....the moniter side light is flashing....but nothing else??

I understand I shoudl take it down to the computer SHOP...but I don't want to pay 40 odd pound just for it to be wiped!!

I miss my computer so MUCH!!! Someone please help!!!  :'(What Operating System did you have running? Windows XP? How old is your computer, do you know?

- Look on the back of your computer,
-- Can you see any little circular lights? There should be 3 or 4 of them. Each light has a number on it.
--- If you have these lights, please post back as to what color they are...

--- If you dont have these lights dont panic, some motherboards don't come with them.

Don't bring it to the shop just yet... I'll try helping you through this  

-Hale's Computer ServiceHi
Sounds possibly that the motherboard may have died.  I've had this before..... lights on but nobody home.  The motherboard is the big electronic board which the processor sits on and your hard disk plugs into.  Mine was killed by a power spike so these days I don't run a computer without a surge PROTECTOR.  In my case I changed the motherboard and connected everything backup and it worked a treat... no data loss whatsoever.  

Are you getting any beeps at switch on ?  Any display on the monitor ?

If the motherboard is faulty/dead then your local computer repair services should be able to replace it.  Can't guarantee data loss though because you don't know what might have killed the motherboard in the first place.

if your hard disk failed then you should see an error message on the screen which I assume you didn't get.

Hope this helps


Kate

I'm having a problem with my ADDRESS book in my Outlook Express... i got 2 computers running the same exact version, but only one seems to have the following bug.

In the address book table there are 4 columns - Office, Company, Name and Email.

Normally when I fill up the Office and Company details, they appear on the table. However, the moment I exit the address book or Outlook Express and re-enter, they disappear from the table!

Yet, when i click on the Contact Details, they reveal the Office and Company details are indeed still there. Clicking OK will reinstate the details onto the table once again.

Please, can anyone give me an idea of why this is happening?Windows version? Service pack? Virus/spyware protection? More info?my apologies - here are the details

Windows XP Home SP 2
Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180

Trend Micro PC-cilin 14 (2006) Anti-virus
Yahoo Toolbar Anti-spy

Both of the computers are basically configured in this manner... I have tried to resolve this problem for almost a week, and I'm no closer to the solution.
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In the address book table there are 4 columns - Office, Company, Name and Email.

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In the address book table there are 4 columns - Office, Company, Name and Email.

What, exactly, do you mean by address book table?  What table?  "Table" is not an OE address book term, as far as I know, and I've used OE a long time.  So, it seems you're using your own terminology here.  

keyven........ Your going to have to learn to be a little more specific about the issue ......... It sounds like you are trying to edit the address book ...but I'm not certain ............ If you cant explain it ...please take a screen shot and post it .....Then we will know exactly what your refering to.
I think you will find that your outlook is working as it was designed.

dl65  

this doesn't seem to be a MAJOR problem, but.. well, i just noticed it. must've happened last night. i have a sony vaio PCV-V300G - link http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00029YYI8.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg. windows XP home edition. pentium 4, 2.8ghZ processor, 480MB ram, etc.

the recycle bin icon indicates there's a file inside. i open it, nothing in the bin. i click restore all items, nothing happens. i click "empty recycle bin" and it asks me do i really want to delete 'WINDOWS'? i guess this is some kind of virus. i can't get the invisible file out, and i can't delete it. any ideas? need more INFO?Well, you could create a small text file with Notepad and delete it to the Recyle Bin just to get something in there that actually appears when you open it, and then empty your Recyle Bin.  In other, I'm saying this might clear the Recyle Bin of that mysterious item.  
However, the fact that you're GETTING a message referring to 'WINDOWS' may warrant a more cautious approach here.  What virus protection are you using?  How about spyware removal tools?  Are you the only user on that machine ? ?
Are you running any Norton/Symantec products ? ?

Instead of using the Recycle bin to view what's in there have you tried Explorer ?i am the only user. i run norton internet security and antivirus consistently.

i tried the small text suggestion and it worked. "do you want to delete these two items?" i clicked yes, windows didnt' crash. (yay.) i'm GUESSING it was some kind of virus or spyware.. don't know why norton didn't get it. thanks for the help, soybean & PATIO.

Brand New Windows XP Professional SP2
Brand New MS Office Professional 2000 (tested with Professional 2003 with the same results)

Some common functions like Print Preview (in excel and word) always take about 20-30 secs to load, even with a small document... and there are numerous other slowdowns, such as resizing-by-dragging a column in Excel may take about 10 secs before you see the effect

So what I did was reinstall the entire program AND delete any leftover files. That seemed to resolve the problem - for a few days.

Now although the common functions work smoothly and consistently, other horrible slowdowns have cropped up, such as editing in Excel's Page Break Preview, or even selecting the Landscape option in Page Setup. The major difference is that these slowdowns are almost completely random... they may occur despite multiple REBOOTS, and then never occur for a hours or days after that.

The documents work perfectly fine on any other computer, so it's not corruption or anything. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks in advance~keyven........  How about some info on the machine your having these issues with..........  ?


dl65  gah... i didnt think of that o.O; sorry

1800+ AMD Athlon
512 Mb 333Mhz DDR

Machine is not that new... it's almost 2 years old... However, i performed a new installation of Windows XP Pro when I set this up. It's been known to randomly reset itself before this new installation, BUT it doesnt do it anymore and chooses to sulk by screwing my MS Office instead

Will be grateful if I get any advice   :-/How much free space is there on the hard DRIVE ?

dl65   Quote

So what I did was reinstall the entire program AND delete any leftover files. That seemed to resolve the problem - for a few days.

How much free space is there on the hard drive ?

dl65  

ok .... and the 20 to 30 seconds to do anything ...is that actual timed results or just a quess?

And the same machine ran the same programs before with no issues ...is that correct ?

What do you mean by dragging a column in excel?
 
all other applications work ok without any lag ?

Brand New Windows XP Professional SP2
Brand New MS Office Professional 2000 (tested with Professional 2003 with the same results)

ok .... and the 20 to 30 seconds to do anything ...is that actual timed results or just a quess?

Re the dragging column thing ...... why don't you use the autofit selection and then there's no reason to have to do the drag thing.

dl65  

any one is not giving right answer. plz try to reply according to problem.. I also have same problem like this..

I have just uninstalled NortonAV and replaced it with AVG. When I re-started I found tthat my WindowsXP Security Centre had stopped and I cannot get it to GO again despite following instructions (re-start again,open Control Panel, click Security Centre)

Can you help?Try downloading and running the RNAV tool from Symantec.com to completely REMOVE all of the Norton Antivirus program:

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/pfdocs/2005033108162039Thanks. But already did this.It is possible the disabling of the Windows Security Center is due to an infection by a computer virus.  Did you uninstall NAV because is was not FUNCTIONING properly?  If so, this might also point to a viral infection of the system.  

Try a couple of these free online virus scans:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=free+online+virus+scan&btnG=Google+Search

If your system is not infected, you might have to do a repair installation of Windows XP (which will REQUIRE a Microsoft Windows XP installation CD):

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

If all you have is a system restoration CD, you can use it to restore the system to the state it was in when it came out of the box.  You might lose your DOCUMENTS, pictures and music, and might have to install some of your programs after the system restoration.  

If you do not have a system restoration CD, you might be able to get one by contacting the manufacturer:

• Dell support (USA): 888-560-8324

• Gateway support (USA): 800-846-2301

• HP & Compaq support (USA): 800-474-6836

• IBM support (USA): 800-IBM-4YOU

when i boot my machine it says something about an xms cache problem and then it goes to the windows me startup screen (where you choose what mode to start windows in) and at the bottom it says to run scanreg but i can't even get into windows. are there any programs that boot from a disk and scan your registry?What OS? More information needed.i have: windows me

original gateway motherboard (from around 2000 i asume)

amd athlon 1 ghz processor

192 MB RAM

ati radeon video card

20 gb hard drive

Also, I recently was messing around with a dos boot disk and formatted my whole hard drive. fortunantly a guy i know ran a unformat program on my hard drive on his COMPUTER and all my data was recovered. then i was being stupid again and my computer would not go to windows and told me to run scanreg and there was something wrong with xms. this could've happened for any of these suspected reasons:

1. I was DELETING files on my c: drive that i think i didn't need (how stupid). i should've just hid them.

2. i installed dos 6 on another hard drive, and i put the same plug that is in my windows drive in the other one to get to dos to try to run some dos games from there.

then when i unplugged the cable from the drive to plug it into the windows drive again (i must have yanked on the cord wrong) the cable was tore apart.

then when i used windows again (not seeing the cord was ruined) and i tried opening the c: drive and all the folders and files were named weird stuff with weird symbols and error messages popped up.

then when i restarted my computer it said there was an xms problem and the windows me startup screen  appeared and said to run scanreg to fix the problem but i can't even get to windows.

3. something to do with the unformatting.

so i'm wondering what is the best way to fix this?You could try a repair install of ME...boot with a ME bootdisk, rename win.com in the root directory to win.old and insert your ME CD and proceed with the install...my computer didn't come with the windows me install disks (or any disks).You will eventually need Windows installation disks....
i might be able to talk my dad into copying all of his data off his laptop onto my hard drive.

is there a bootable undelete or registry fixing program i could try though? Quote

...at the bottom it says to run scanreg but i can't even get into windows. ...

i might be able to talk my dad into copying all of his data off his laptop onto my hard drive.

[highlight]It would put everything on his hdd on mine (including windows xp)[/highlight]

Having had my Compaq Presario R3000 for close to two years, I have been using the function of the mousepad to scroll the whole time.  Two days ago, I lost that function.  Was running AV software especially, then. (AVG, AVAST, SPYWARE BLASTER).  I know I selected this option from a screen before but I don't remember where.  I know it's not in " mouse" under "control panel", but where? The place where I enabled the SCROLLING also provided the options of double tapping corners of my mousepad to do other functions like AUTO scroll, etc.  Thanks for your help.You may need to reinstall the trackpoint/touchpad drivers - downloadable from your laptop manufacturer's website.  Normally the settings are under Control Panel--&GT;Mouse.