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Hello, Im having problems with Windows XP PRO. It appears that its running on a diffrent mode, the taskbar looks diffrent, start button is smaller and diffrent colour. When i try to open the Diagnostics PAGE i get a Program error " Exception In Test Mode" cpqdiag.exe Abnormal Program termination. I also noticed i cant open Windows Help and Support page i also get an Error message " Windows cannot open Help and Support because a system service is not running. Ive boot the computer on Last known Good Configuration, Safe mode and started windows NORMALLY nothing WORKED. When the computer was working ok i went to Run and typed in, msconfig.exe and changed the Normal start up to DIAGNOSTIC start up i was checking something i cant remember what it was, but after that i booted the computer back to normal on Normal start up. Also i was using the Diagnostics page searching for errors ( that was before the problem started ) So i think i done some wrong there. Ive been trying to solve this problem since yesterday morning, any kind of advise or help will be great. Hey guys ive fixed the problem. All my Windows SERVICES WAS DISABLED some how. i went to Start, Run, then typed services.msc then changed the services to Automatic or Manual by looking at my other computers settings, rebooted the computer everything back to normal.

I was CLEANING some folders out, and I has just sorted our my anime pictures and deleted anything but my absolute-most-IMPORTANT-favorites. So I cut the folder that had all of my important ONES in it, and when I 'pasted' it said I couldn't, and now it isn't on the 'paste' anymore. Is there ANY possible way to GET my pictures back? :-? If anybody has any way to do it, I would be eternally gratefull, because these pictures mean SO much to me!Look in the RECYCLE Bin.

Hello, not sure how to explain this. I run Windows XP, and one day my computer restarted after inserting a CD (probably with some viruses), and won't start up again. The system files are corrupted, and when I tried to start it told me to press "R" to initiate some kind of repair sequence. I've done everything I can till this point. I really need help.

Basically, I want to format my C: without the use of a boot disk (because we have to floppy disks). How can I do this? Please help, as I've tried everything. Thank you very much in advance for any answer.The "R" stands for the Recovery Console built into XP...

If you want to entirely wipe C:\ ( you will lose all your DATA ) just insert the WinXP CD, re-boot and there will be the option of doing so. Press any key to boot from CD will come up and just follow the prompts to install XP.

patio.   8-)There are lots of options for erasing hard drives.  Have a rummage around the software FAQ (see the link in my signature).  Linux Live Boot CDs are frequently recommended here, for good reasons.thanks for the inpit guys, I really appriciate it.

but I have had the Win XP CD in all the time - and the option doesn't seem to be there, I only get the options with Safe Modus, etc.

How can I make it APPEAR? Sorry for being so clueless.

The error I get is:

Windows cannot start because the following file is EITHER missing or damaged:
system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys

Then it tells me to press "r" at the startup.

Could it be that my CD player has been disabled? How do I check and evt. fix this in the boot menu?

Edit: Now I got to start it from my CD, and it's in the blue screen to install Windows. But when it goes along, and starts to load drivers I get this error:

The file setupdd.sys cannot be loaded.
Error message is 4.

the installation cannot continue. Please press a key to continue.

What to do know? =/Is this an original MS CD or a copy/slipstream?If it's not a really good copy, then it's a real I believe =/ Why? Doesn't copies start properly? Quote

If it's not a really good copy, then it's a real I believe =/ Why? Doesn't copies start properly?

I woke up this morning and Windows Media Player had dissappeared off my computer.   No, I don't do drugs, . .. . anymore.  Its gone, the program removed.

I have tried to download it 3 times from MSoft.  I get the Icon to my desktop, run the installation, go through all the install windows, do all the clicks,  it says Thank You for INSTALLING, . . .but nothings there.   I can't get sound or play any video or Mpeg.  It does not appear on my  ADD & REMOVE Programs list.   What am I MISSING.  Why can't I download this.  Its been on computer for 2 years or more as default.  Running XP Pro.   Any ideas ?  Have no ifrewall other than whats in SP2,  and I think I shut that down a while back.Do you get warning saying 'your windows is not genuine'? :-/Yes, many.  I shut them off about 3 weeks ago.  So they're going to steal it back, piece by piece ?If your Windows was found to not be genuine and it is then you need to resolve this issue at MS's website...

If your Windows was found to not be genuine and it isn't you still need to resolve this issue...

patio.   8-)And what does that have to do with Media Player not downloading,  or why its gone after 3 years. ?   Why do they bother going thru all the steps and windows  to download if that is the case.    Why don't they just shut down the whole program. ?  I really don't think that is the issue here.   Anybody ELSE  I WOULD try downloading from a different site like here : http://www.oldapps.com/windows_media_player.htm

I'm taking it that you copy is genuine?No,  its counterfeit,  along with 5 million others.   I did a System Restore and its back.  All is well. Thx.We are not questioning your scruples...we are just trying to narrow down the parameters of the problem...

patio.   8-)

If you're legit there's no reason to take it out on us for asking...

If not...oh well.It always amazes me when crooks complain that their stolen software doesn't WORK properly.     I'm sure you're overly qualified to cast the first stone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!If you say so.Have you ever considered helping people with their computer problems without being a Judgemental Pompous *censored* ?     Enuff. Quote

Have you ever considered helping people with their computer problems without being a Judgemental Pompous *censored* ?     Enuff.

Have you ever considered helping people with their computer problems without being a Judgemental Pompous *censored* ?     Enuff.

I am trying to find out why my printer is cutting off words on the right side of
things i PRINT out.We're going to need a bit more INFORMATION than that...like what kind of printer it is, what Operating System you are running, etc...

Please give as much info as possible.Did it ever work right? If so what happened between then and now?, etc....If you're doing this from INTERNET Explorer, it's  known problem.  TRY Firefox - it prints better.  This is fixed in IE7, but I wouldn't recommend trying the beta unless you really know what you're doing.

Hi everyone.  I have a Dell dimension 2350, 512 RAM, Windows XP, sp2.  I am having trouble LOGGING off of any account (4 users on this computer).  When trying to log off, the computer hangs and nothing happens.  SOMETIMES  WAITS for over a minute then either finally logs off or goes to a black screen.  If the black screen comes up then you have to manually shut off the computer and manually start up again.  This does not happen every time but it is getting very ANNOYING.  I have AVG, Zone-alarm, Ccleaner, Ad-aware, Spybot - search and destroy, Windows defender, Cwshredder, and Spyware doctor.  Have RUN all programs and no problems with virus, spyware, etc.  Is this a Windows XP problem?  I am a novice.  Can you help?

i am USING win. XP, and each time i want to INSTALL,run or open a particular program downloaded from the internet.A message of the type "corrupt or missing file(MSVBVM60.DLL),error 10 or 126" appears preventing me from accomplishing tha TASK.
    May SOMEBODY help me out, am confused. Search the file name in google and download it. It goes in the %windir%\system folder.

Id like to know a few GOOD web sites i can go to to learn and buy (in the future) a computer..I am a gamer and sometimes have my comp on for 15 hours a day. I have recently heard about something called sli for the future of the computer and am intersted in learning about it.Here's some SLI info:

http://www.slizone.com/page/slizone_learn.html

Here's some more:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=what+is+sliAlienware is GOOD. Quote

Alienware is GOOD.

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Alienware is GOOD.

If you want to Spend Stupid Money + 1000

can my PC tell me if my LANDLINE phone is ringingWhy not just use an answering MACHINE Solutions do exist. I got Intel Connect free with a PC.

Try GOOGLING...... if you haven't already.Or turn the ringer on the phone up. You don't need a complicated solution for a simple TASK.

Hello,

I have two applications that keep crashing in XP Home.  One is java-based TrendMicro Housecall, the online virus scanner.   The other is a (probably C++) freeware program called Atmosphere Lite (beta 6.0).

I've re-installed XP Home, although it wasn't a clean re-install.  I just installed over the old settings.  I've also run RegCleaner.  Neither helped.

Can anyone think of anything that might work?

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Hello,

I've re-installed XP Home, although it wasn't a clean re-install.  I just installed over the old settings.  I've also run RegCleaner.  Neither helped.

Can anyone think of anything that might work?

I just hope the same problem doesn't arise again eventually...

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I just hope the same problem doesn't arise again eventually...

It will because it's Windows!

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I know. I'd love to switch to Linux, but I can't get Linux versions of my software.

The reinstall is going to be a hassle 'cause I'll need to reconfigure lots of applications.  Oh well, that's life.

My new (old) COMPUTER used to run windows ME, but I changed it to Windows 95.  It used to run on true color mode, but now doesn't run past 16-color mode.  My video card is a rage 128.  I have no idea how to solve this PROBLEM, most help sites don't mention this anywhere where I can find.  I purchased this computer for college, so I do NEED this problem fixed soon.Try using this
http://www.entechtaiwan.com/util/multires.shtm
The download link is on the leftgo to www.driverguide.com. Registration is free and you can SEARCH for the appropraite driver for Win95 for that card. Make sure that is what you have though!

i have a windows xp. i went to "start", "run", "cmd", then i type in "ipconfig/all". So then it gave me a list. And what bothers me is "DNS Suffix Search List......:domain_not_set.invalid" under WINDOWS CONFIGURATION. Then under Ethernet adapter Wireless connection, "Connection-specific DNS suffix..: domain_not_set.invalid"

 this issue have been giving me a major headache. HOw can i resolve this problem?  :-/What exactly is the problem? That is reports something is invalid? Does it still work?  the INTERNET work fine but the "domain_not_set.invalid" is preventing the DNS server to work. i mean, because if it was valid, then the DNS server would show two IP but in this CASE, it only show one and it appear to be INCORRECT.

 thus, it's preventing me to forward my ports (i think) --so people CANT connect to me on mIRC and i cant send files   <-- i dunno if it's related to the DNS suffix or not but I still want to fix this problem. please help!!!Are you behind a router? They can prevent such things.yes, i am behind a router. if it deal with the router, so then, how can i fix it?it sounds like your Computer name is not Setup, or your Domain your Connected to is not Registering it properly.

Try Renameing your Computer , then check the Error again

Also you can Manualy Enter the Dns Suffix , under Advanced in TCP/IP prperties, under the DNS tab
This should be Automatic, But you can set it your Routers DNS Suffix,
EG if your IP was 69.230.118.71
Resolved 69.230.118.71 to ppp-69-230-118-71.dsl.scrm01.pacbell.net
ppp-69-230-118-71.dsl.scrm01.pacbell.net would be your DNS Suffixthanks. i got it fix.

I've GOT a system (Win2000Pro SP4, 1G Crucial Ram, PIV 3.0g Intel CPU, 80 Samsung hdd, Asus P4s800 mb) that the page file can't be resized because there isn't enough room on the hard drive. I KNOW this not to be true because the drive has at least 60g FREE space.   It's also running Norton06    I just replaced the motherboard last Friday (exact replacment from Asus as it was under warranty).

Here are some of the remedies I've found doing a Google search:

Im RUNNING windows xp pro, I just formatted my computer & for some reason it will only boot up by using the xp cd. I was woundering if anyone may have an anwser?
When I start my computer I get a black screen that SAYS desk boot FAILURE, no luck getting windows to start unless I reset using xp desk then it works fine untill I RESTART or shut down again.  What happens EXACTLY if the CD is not in there?

I need help when I boot up my computer WINDOWS XP my system 32 folders shows up and it is not in my start up list how do i GET it from comming up everytime I CUT my computer on :-?This was answered in the last week or so. Try doing a forum search.

Posted this once or tried to and lost the lost. So I'll try again.
 Hi,
I am a complete NOVICE.
I have several corrupt files and documents with the following symbols
~$ with the rest of my file name
~WRL with rest of my document name.
Please can someone advise me how to recover these very important files and documents.
I have followed Microsoft advice and couldn't get any further after clicking on RUN and typing in
"C:\ProgramFiles|MicrosoftOffice\Office10\Winword.exe" /a
a box with a red cross popped up and wouldn't let me go any further.
Please can someone help me to recover these vital files.
I didn't know how to back them up.
Yours sincerely Mad-FriendWhat OS? Try USING all slashes instead of a vertical line and some slashes. Hi squirrel,
thankyou for replying to me.
I made a typing error just now. All the slashes I used when clicking on RUN were correctly done and I had a box with a red X come up. This was the message it GAVE;

C:\ProgramFiles refers to a location that is unavailable. It could be on a hard drive on this computer, or on a network. Check to make sure that you are connected to the internet or your network then try again. If it still cannot be located the information might have moved to a different location.

I was online and typed in the correct wording etc. Yet I cannot go any further.
I have tried doing two restores and this did not correct the corruption.

Any advice please?
Yours sincerely Mad-FriendThe problem started when I tried to fix a problem with Word. On the bottom left corner the following came up every time I opened word "Requesting VIRUS scan". ON another web site I read a fix for corruption and did this.
Clicked on RUN typed in sfc/scannow that was when things went wrong. some files and 26 documents now had ~$ before document titles. Also the look of the documents had changed from a small page with a W in the top left corner to a box with three little coloured spots in the centre.
ON opening them there were three odd letter and a row of squares and that's all, no writing.

Some of files are vital, work that means a great deal to me, please can you help me to recover it.

in HOPEFUL anticipation Mad-Friend Mad-Friend  lets try and clarify a few things first .......
What operating system are you using ?
Which version of MS Office are you using ?
Does MS word open and function normaly ?
Were the documents you are having issues with , produced and saved on the same pc as the one with the issues and with the same version of Word ?


dl65  

Hello dl65,
thankyou for replying to me.

I have a Windows XP. The Word is 2002 home edition.
MS Word opens and closes okay but I haven't attempted to do any writing on a document because I was concerned of creating more problems.
The documents were produced and saved on the same PC, with the same version of Word.

Hope this helps clarify things a bit. I have very little understanding of the technical side of PCs jargon etc. can't even get one of thsoe little smilies up.

Yours sincerely Mad-Friend. Mad-Friend   ...... ok , how about doing a little test .  Open up MS word , and type anything ..........  then save it as THE TEST and save it to your desktop ...... then close up MS word , go to your desktop and try and open the document you just created called  "THE TEST" and report back with the results .

dl65  Hello dl65,

Just CARRIED out the test exactly as you requested and word saved it fine. It opened and read perfectly.
Hope this helps.
With regards Mad-FriendTry using both wordpad then notepad to open them. Found in Accessories in the start menu.Hi Neil,
I have tried wordpad first then notepad. None of the corrupted files appear on either just a blank screen. They only appear in Word.

Thankyou for replying to me. It's almost one in the morning, my head needs a rest from all this stress. Will talk to you in the morning.
Thanks again, Mad-friend.Hello dl65 &Neil,

just want to say I have now resolved the problem. I was given this link

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q212274/

Although it is for windows 2000 I followed the instructions and it worked. My files/documents are restored and appear to be in good order. I shall delete the corrupted files once I am sure. I have also saved all my vital work to disc and will make sure I don't repeat this mistake again.

Thankyou for your help, interest and advice. It is much appreciated.
Yours sincerely Mad-Friend

hi  where is my IE desktop icon  or where can i find it   its gone  trying to uninstall  NORTON  and the programs require IE  to use the down LOADS  mines has gone     how can  i find it
my 1st post on here  any help gladly recieved
tonyI'm not sure how you lost it, but you can right click on the Desktop and choose New/Shortcut, then browse to Program Files/Internet Explorer/IEXPLORE and click OK. That will create a new one.  Well i'll give it a shot based on the limited AMOUNT of info provided...

Open up Windows Explorer and scroll down to the Program Files folder on C: Go to Internet Explorer folder and open it...find an icon labeled IEExplore and right clik it and choose Create Shortcut. Drag and drop this shortcut to the desktop and you should be good to go.

patio.   8-)GX1Man types alot faster than me...

patio.   8-)Tony:

1. Right-click your Windows desktop and select Properties.
2. In the Display Properties dialog box select the Customize Desktop button.
3. In Desktop Items dialog box, select the Internet Explorer check box and select OK.

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GX1Man types alot faster than me...

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GX1Man types alot faster than me...

My fingers are bleeding!  

I'm  having  mega  problems  with  my  xp  ,it  runs almost  all  the  time even  when  I'm  not  trying  to  go  to  a  web  page,this  started  about  a  month  ago  after  we  did  a  windows  update  and  have  checked  to  SEE  that  was  ok. We (my  husband  &I ) have  defraged,virus  scaned, SPY sweeped  and  went  through  a  number  of  digonistic  checks. We  have  even  tried  to  reatore  the  computer  to  3 (three)  earlier  dates  but  the  computer  will  not  do  that. Can  you  give  me  some  advice  what  else  to  try  before  my  husband  throws  the  computer  out  the  window.  We  have  NOT  added  anything  new  during  or   before  this  trouble  started.

It  also  keeps  telling  me  I'm  low  on  virtual  memory  yet  I  have  little  in  the  computer.In the control PANEL, look into system. Go to the advanced tab, and click the performance settings button. On the new Window that appears, click advanced. Look at the virtual memory box. How much is listed?Marg.........   Perhaps you could clarify what the problem is .......
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I'm  having  mega  problems  with  my  xp  ,it  runs almost  all  the  time even  when  I'm  not  trying  to  go  to  a  web  page,this  started  about  a  month  ago  after  we  did  a  windows  update  and  have  checked  to  see  that  was  ok. We (my  husband  &I ) have  defraged,virus  scaned, spy sweeped  and  went  through  a  number  of  digonistic  checks.

In the control panel, look into system. Go to the advanced tab, and click the performance settings button. On the new Window that appears, click advanced. Look at the virtual memory box. How much is listed?

This is ganna be vague and im sorry ahead of time. My COMPUTER is behaving weird. Symtoms are: Im a gammer and i play Slkroad Online,the past 2 weeks i have been getting some kind of error message that throws me out of the game (dissconnect from game server)and the whole message contains question marks. My bf says that the computer is stalling out on him. It stops working for about 30-60 seconds then starts working again.
The prgrams that i installed recently are: the latest upgrade to my vid card and .NET framework 2.0..which i just TOOK out this morning. Bf says he thinks the Western Digital is dying, what do u think? If u need more info just let me know and ill provide it.  Thank you in advance,,,what is the error message EXACTLY as it APPEARS?

tell us the full specs of the system (and i don't mean in your signature)

Also, when did this PROBLEM start?  Have you tried uninstalling recently installed software to see if this solves the problem? if it does, reinstall it one program at a time to see which one is causing the problem.

let us know.You could do with posting a "Hijack This" log file as Well

Get Hijack this here http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html

finditanyway hijacked my browser.  I UNDELETED the truecleaner files.  Here is my hijack this analysis.  Any help would be much appreciated!

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:08:28 PM, on 7/31/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavRoam.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Password Keychain\Passkeychain.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\palmOne\Hotsync.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\madler\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX00.930\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\MICROSOFT\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dell.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/index.html?Intro=intro_markets
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.comcast.net/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.dell.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Comcast
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = :0
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: ADOBE PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: ChangerBHO Class - {0D4C7057-EAD2-44C6-AD18-9092905F28F1} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\APPHELPv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEToolbarHelper Class - {AE7CD045-E861-484f-8273-0445EE161910} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Adobe PDF - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Password Keychain] C:\Program Files\Password Keychain\Passkeychain.exe /H
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PlaxoUpdate] C:\Program Files\Plaxo\2.1.0.80\InstallStub.exe -a
O4 - Global Startup: HotSync Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\palmOne\Hotsync.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: ComcastHSI - {669B269B-0D4E-41FB-A3D8-FD67CA94F646} - http://www.comcast.net/ (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Support - {8828075D-D097-4055-AA02-2DBFA9D85E8A} - http://www.comcastsupport.com/ (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Help - {97809617-3937-4F84-B335-9BB05EF1A8D4} - http://online.comcast.net/help/ (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\aim\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - SolidConverterPDF - (no file) (HKCU)
O16 - DPF: {15AD6789-CDB4-47E1-A9DA-992EE8E6BAD6} - http://static.windupdates.com/cab/WebsiteAccess/ie/bridge-c18.cab
O16 - DPF: {1663ed61-23eb-11d2-b92f-008048fdd814} (MeadCo ScriptX Basic) - https://www.resmae.com/ScriptX.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine ADVANTAGE Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {56393399-041A-4650-94C7-13DFCB1F4665} (PSFormX Control) - http://www.pestpatrol.com/pestscan/pestscan.cab
O16 - DPF: {590FFB84-6A29-4797-9C0E-B15DF2C4CDCB} - http://soft.trustincash.com/install/tload.cab
O16 - DPF: {616A44A9-5D02-445B-B16E-5C6E4A0C2AA6} (PDFPrinter Class) - http://www.mortgagecreditlink.com/download/eprintin.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1134266340574
O16 - DPF: {7C5You need to post the rest of the file. It will take another post or two, and should go to 023.

Lot of junk in there so far!  O16 - DPF: {7C559105-9ECF-42B8-B3F7-832E75EDD959} - http://www.tbcode.com/ist/softwares/v4.0/0006_regular.cab
O16 - DPF: {94B82441-A413-4E43-8422-D49930E69764} (TLIEFlashObj Class) - https://chat2.j2.com/Media/VisitorChat/TLIEFlash.CAB
O16 - DPF: {A7ECD556-D6F6-4F41-8C6B-14AB246801A0} (Secure Delivery) - http://cdn.digitalcity.com/video/kdx.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF05D910-DC8E-403A-93B0-5C866F3200D1} (PtClickLoan Control) - https://www.clickloan.com/CAB/PtClickLoan/1,0,0,12/PtClickLoan.cab
O16 - DPF: {EF0DBA6F-43CE-4B26-9808-2AB38FA0DB29} (MSN MONEY Ticker) - http://fdl.msn.com/public/investor/v13/ticker.cab
O16 - DPF: {FA9740A2-5802-42E2-B509-81186EEB3C42} (WABControl Class) - https://www.linkedin.com/cab/wabctrl.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = northstarlending.local
O17 - HKLM\Software\..\Telephony: DomainName = northstarlending.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = northstarlending.local
O17 - HKLM\System\CS3\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = northstarlending.local
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxdev.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\system32\NavLogon.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Definition Watcher (DefWatch) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\PROSetWired\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SonicWall VPN Client Service (RampartSvc) - SonicWALL, Inc. - C:\Program Files\SonicWALL\SonicWALL Global VPN Client\RampartSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SAVRoam (SavRoam) - symantec - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavRoam.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
O23 - Service: WLTRYSVC - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE

Hi,

I was on download.com try to find a DVD player, beware of this DVD Central program. It has a virus.

The AVG anti-virus caught it, told me that it was INFECTED, asked me whether to heal or to wipe it, I chose to wipe. Now when I restart the PC, RUNDLL dialog BOX says:

Error loading C:\PROGRA~\NEWDOT~1\NEWDOT~1.DLL
The specified module could not be found.

and in another dialog box pops up, titles:  Wireless-B PCI Adapter WLAN Monitor, in it, it says

10093: succeful WSAStartup not yet performed.

Now the IE can't get on the internet.

Does ANYONE what this NEWDOT~1.DLL FILE is, where can I get a replacement and which directory does it belong to?

I use Win2000 Pro. and IE 6.

Any suggestions will be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

MacPCIt looks like a program that begins with "Newdot" has a file missing. Look in your program files, and look for a folder that starts with newdot. What is it? Try reinstalling it.Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

I successful solved the first problem regarding the RUNDLL issue by removing the prohram and clean up the REGISTER with RegClean.

However, the second problem still presists:

Wireless-B PCI Adapter WLAN Monitor, in it, it says  
 
10093: succeful WSAStartup not yet performed.  


MacPC
 
Did your computer come with any disks or software that could possibly be to do with the WLAN Monitor? If so I suggest you try reinstalling them.

On the start menu, can you see a My Network Places?Uninstall, reboot and then reinstall the drivers for the wireless adapter. Depending on type, you may have to physically remove the card, install the software and THEN install the card. (I have had several D-Link models like that.)

Unfortunately you have given no clues about any of your hardware, Quote

Uninstall, reboot and then reinstall the drivers for the wireless adapter. Depending on type, you may have to physically remove the card, install the software and THEN install the card. (I have had several D-Link models like that.)

Unfortunately you have given no clues about any of your hardware,

I'm running a P4, 512MB Ram, 40GB HDD (C and D partition) with WinXP Pro SP2. Something went wrong with the installation and ever since I can't get access to my "My Documents" folder.  Windows and all the other software is installed on the C drive and the "My Documents" folder and other data on the D drive. When I try to access the folder I get the following error:  "My Documents is not accessible - Access Denied".  I can't do anything with the folder, not COPY, delete, rename, properties, nothing.  All the other data folder works perfectly without any problems.  When I COMPAIR the total space of the drive to the used space of the other data on the same drive the "My Documents" folder takes up about 5.2GB.  I have already format the C drive and re-installed Win XP Pro with no change.   I have also connected the Hard drive to another pc to try and access the "My documents" folder but get the same "Access Denied" error.  

Before all of this happend someone install a program call "PC Mechanic 6" to tweak the pc or something.
This program did a scan and deleted several .DLL and other files.  At this point the netwoking and internet access stopped functioning.  I managed to restore all the files that was deleted but it did not fix the NETWORKING problem.  We uninstall the "PC Mechanic 6" and did a Windows System Restore to a date before this software was installed.  It was somewhere round about here that we only realized THET the "My Documents" folder was not accessible.  At this point we re-installed WinXP Pro.  Everything else then worked fine again but the "My Documents" folder still give "Access Denied".

If anyone knows how to fix this problem, could you please HELP !!!

Thank youYou need to take ownership of the files. Have a read:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421Thanx for the information on how to take ownership of a directory.
I'm HAPPY again !!  Can access all my documents.*hugs and kisses GX1_Man*

Hurray! Old documents recovered!Glad you are all fixed up, and thanks for posting back. I MEANT, you just helped me recover some of MY documents!Hey, well good for you too!  

Most importantly, the next time you see this question on the forum you will be able to solve it for the poster.Egad, if only I came later. . . . . . .But THANKS A TON, maybe 2!!!! Quote

I'm running a P4, 512MB Ram, 40GB HDD (C and D partition) with WinXP Pro SP2. Something went wrong with the installation and ever since I can't get access to my "My Documents" folder.  Windows and all the other software is installed on the C drive and the "My Documents" folder and other data on the D drive. When I try to access the folder I get the following error:  "My Documents is not accessible - Access Denied".  I can't do anything with the folder, not copy, delete, rename, properties, nothing.  All the other data folder works perfectly without any problems.  When I compair the total space of the drive to the used space of the other data on the same drive the "My Documents" folder takes up about 5.2GB.  I have already format the C drive and re-installed Win XP Pro with no change.   I have also connected the Hard drive to another pc to try and access the "My documents" folder but get the same "Access Denied" error.  

Before all of this happend someone install a program call "PC Mechanic 6" to tweak the pc or something.
This program did a scan and deleted several .DLL and other files.  At this point the netwoking and internet access stopped functioning.  I managed to restore all the files that was deleted but it did not fix the networking problem.  We uninstall the "PC Mechanic 6" and did a Windows System Restore to a date before this software was installed.  It was somewhere round about here that we only realized thet the "My Documents" folder was not accessible.  At this point we re-installed WinXP Pro.  Everything else then worked fine again but the "My Documents" folder still give "Access Denied".

If anyone knows how to fix this problem, could you please HELP !!!

Thank you

Hi. ive got a problem days ago my other computer doest load the OS. when i put in the windows CD and restart it doesnt use it, doesnt realize its even there.
I tought of an idea take out the HDD and formate and install windows using my pc. worked fine untill i CONNECTED it back in the other pc. I just get the *MISSING NTLDR Message*
i use a Slave and a MASTER HDD and setted the jumpers correctly and has worked fine before.
so basicly i have no idea why it wont boot fom CD. since the Bios setup is on Default and has worked before.
and no idea how to fix the NTLDR error. ive allready looked at the article on this site. but im not sure what is wrong.
Any way please help if i dont fix my dads PC. he will interupt my WoW Playing Go in the bios, look for boot order/priority, and make sure CD-ROM is before the harddrive. Sometimes that is not the default, especially on old boards.What version of Windows?  Is that CD actually the Windows CD for the computer that's working?  And, you're using the same CD to get Windows installed on the other computer, the one that's not working?

As far as installing Windows, you really should do it directly on the computer that will be running it.  Unless the computers are identical, moving the hard drive to another computer and installing Windows will also result is device drivers for that computer being installed, and those drivers would not be the same as the drivers needed on the other computer.If you do swap HDD's from one computer to another one , there is a MS utility for helping with this

If you put the Drive in the computer that works and sun

sysprep /dif
or
sysprep /pnp

This will turn off all the Drivers for your system , and set windows to do a mini install in the new computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/838080/
Read this, it tell's you where to find Sysprep and how to use it
Hey thanks alot guys for helping.
the issue was that it was using the HDD to boot. i DISABLED it on the Bios. and it has worked. formated and installed it. And its all back to norm again
Hate it when things like this happen :p

i have 4 pc's in my wireless network all running XP Home. they all used to have access to my base station printer but now they can't because the base station can't find them. i've tried a few things in the "windows setup a wireless home network" and "network places" and other programs but my base station won't find any of the other pc's. it used to with no problems. my wireless laptop downstairs can find the wireless laptop in my daughters room which has a printer connected to and is configured for networking and the 2 laptops can find the wireless desktop workstation in my sons bedroom but they can't find the main base station in my room and it can't find them.
any ideas what to do so they'll all find my basestation and it will find them again?
thanks, JimHave you GOT any computer WIRED into the Base Station?

I would Suggest you reconfigure the Base station to have no Security, and then try Connecting again,

It could be that your Antennas Burnt out , which would be a pity.Its not made by netgear is it?

Bought a dg845g and have had nothing but problems and it looks like the Antenna is shot, Their customer service is poor and wants me to go through EVERY step to CHECK it when its already been checked, Its got a 3 year warrantee but its nothing but hassle.

Linksys all the way now.

That didn't help with you original question though sorry,  If it all worked one minute and you didn't change any settings then its likely to be the base station at fault.

Why not just Download WGA?

What harm COULD it do, I wont Kill your Computer, they havent got the Rights for that yet ^.^

i have WGA on my Comp , it does no harmBut Panboy, do you have a LEGAL copy of XP? As we determined in the other thread that is usually the issue. Quote

But Panboy, do you have a legal copy of XP? As we determined in the other thread that is usually the issue.

Erm. Hi... I need help on an a matter.

The problem began after I had recovered my computer after a hack... As I got back onto it, a user profile had been delete. I had other files stored into the profile, which I frequently used and viewed, but the problem was that it was protected, denying access to other users. As I tried to gain access, in every way I could think of, it kept denying me. But this isn't the thing troubling me. I checked my HD and found that the space the files TOOK was still there, even though the folder they were in had displayed 0 bytes. I am sure its actually the files because the 30 gigs excess is pretty noticable. So now am I force to delete the file (and how?) or is there any other way to retrieve it back?

My OS is Windows XP... And if you would like the system specs., please say so.

Thank you.I should add that I looked around alot of places for the answer I seek... None really helped.Let me see if I understand you: You had a user account, but it was deleted. You can no longer log in with that username. The user's profile folder is still in the "Documents and Settings" folder. You can't get into that folder because you see the "Access Denied" message. The folder says it has zero bytes, but your HD is just as full as it was before the hack, which would lead you to believe that no files have really been deleted. You want to access the files and, once the files have been copied and are accessible, you probably want to delete the old profile to free up the space.

Before I go any further, how computer savvy are you?
1)Total Noob
2)Comfortable with Computers
3)Power User
4)1337 |-|><0R
5)Mitnick (In which case, you probably wouldn't be asking this question   )

If you're at level 2 or above, you might try the following:

The easiest way to gain access to a machine and subvert permissions (for administrative purposes only, mind you) is by using a boot disk with a "Live" operating system. Many distributions of Linux are known for having live bootable CDs. However, it is possible to make a bootable Windows CD! It's called a Preinstallation Environment (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Preinstallation_Environment) and is a mighty handy thing for system admins to have in their toolkit (predictably, its also a security THREAT in the hands of noobs and crackers). Without going into all of the techno-drama, there is a way to legally create a fully functioning Windows Preinstallation Environment CD. Go here: http://www.ubcd4win.com/ It will require you to have your very own Windows CD, which I know you have because you woudn't post a message here without being a lawful Windows user. It's not an overly complicated procedure, but it might take a few hours to get set up. From there, you can boot from the CD and you should be able to access your files and then copy them. I'm not totally sure if permissions are copied as well (seems unlikely, but its possible) so you could copy files to a FAT32 disk, like a USB key, and that would scrape any permissions off.

If you don't have access to your Legally Purchased Windows CD (maybe XP was bundled with your machine and didn't come with a Windows CD) and if your comfortable with Linux, you can make a Linux Live CD even easier. Just download the .iso file, burn it to a CD and VOILA! Here is a list of good links that refer to Linux Live CDs:
http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=9569
http://www.linux-live.org/
http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd.php

Of course if you're moving applications, they might not work after they've been moved, but most files shouldn't care if they've been moved. However, if you used NTFS encryption on any of the files, that could complicate things...

...but that would be a discussion for another post. It should also be NOTED that the preceding information could also be used for less than admirable purposes, so I hope for your sake that you're not trying to hack into your sister's account and read her diary.


--Oober Noober

EDIT: You can also try the Ultimate Boot CD here: http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/ It's not a Windows Environment, but it's just as powerful.Thank you! That was a long read but I'm glad I got some help. I'm currently trying to work things out now, but thanks for pointing me into the right direction. I'll be sure to let you know what happens.Alright, I was able to boot up Slax, a Linux live-cd. I can access the folders and such, but I have a problem with deleteing or modifying the files... Is it a bug in Slax? Is there anything I can do about it?


Thank you in advance.Linux can read NTFS file system, which I am sure you have, but cannot write them on that system. Current tehnology is improving that, but of course Microsoft will never help a "competitor".  

So it is a Microsoft bug not a SLAX or linux bug. Good for you for trying Linux though! Those files can of course be copied to any FAT 32 file system, burned to a CDROM, copied across a network, to a pen drive, etc.Oh well, I could settle with this. But thanks for all your help!


I'll be sure to support you all in the near future.  Send ca$h !

A Pentium-4 computer which is about 18 months old died in the night, the motherboard is faulty.

I moved the hard disc which contained a working copy of XP Pro to a new Sempron computer, but despite all my attempts to install the correct hardware drivers for it the new computer would only boot into safe mode.  To be sure it works I created a new XP Pro installation on a blank hard drive in the new machine using the XP2 SP2 CD and it works fine.  To be sure I had the data safe I copied the ENTIRE NTFS partition containing the valuable data on the original drive to a LINUX box using tar.  I'm a Linux guru but a Total Windows Noobie.

On the original XP drive I tried to prevent things loading at startup using a tool called 'autoruns' which I downloaded from Sysinternals (www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html).

The machine now continuously reboots itself if the original drive is the boot drive, but I can see all the contents OK if I boot the new copy of XP on the new drive.

I'd like somehow to make the original drive boot properly again (obviously:) but I don't know how to do that.  I SUSPECT I NEED to alter the registry manually.  I've tried 'regedt32' but it doesn't appear to want to edit the registry on the original hard drive when I'm booted on the new one.  Suggestions welcome.Unlike Linxu, Windows is tied into the machine it is installed on originaly. Some have reported success with a "repair install" with the original XP disc. I do not share that philosophy and always recommend a clean install on a hard drive after formatting.

Have a read:

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

Is there some reason you cannot do a fresh install with XP? Do you have a Windows CD? Unlike Linux, if that copy of XP has been linked or installed to another machine you will have to talk to Microsoft to get it fully functional anyway due to their licensing/anti piracy scheme.

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/whyValidate.aspxThanks for the reply, GX1_Man.

I've already tried a 'repair install' as described in the article but it just kept going around in circles, either saying that it had tried once before and failed, or that it couldn't run setup in safe mode so it would restart.  Since my OP I also managed to get a Linux-based registry editor to run.  It seems to work - I tested it by resetting the AutoBoot flag and then XP just crashes on boot with the message below - but I now have no idea what I might need to edit with it to stop the crash.  I'll continue looking at registry editors as I cherish the hope that there will be one which runs under XP and like the Linux one can edit the registry on a drive other than the boot drive.  I have a boot log which seems to stop suddenly after loading a parallel port driver, but more investigation is NEEDED.  I tried enabling debugging from the F8 menu but the result seems to be the same.

As I said in my OP I've done a fresh install on a spare hard drive from the XP CD.  It works fine, but to continue with the fresh install means reinstalling dozens of other software packages as well, not to mention transfering all the data.  I'd rather not have to do that since I don't know exactly what I'd have to do, it will certainly take a long time, and I'm not sure whether it will result in an exact replica of the original anyway.  I understand that if I do a fresh install on the original drive I'll blow away all its existing contents, is that right?

The plan to simply take the original hard drive (which has nothing wrong with it of course - the problem was a motherboard fault) and put it in another PC seemed to be very close to working except that it wouldn't boot other than in safe mode.  But my hacking around with it to try to get it to boot normally has simply made things worse.

I was not aware that there was such a tight bonding between an individual copy of XP and the machine onto which is first installed.  It's a shame that XP is tied to the machine which died, because it's, well, dead!  Looks like I might have to talk to Microsoft on Monday morning.

Thanks again - any other suggestions will still be welcome.

The crash message is [snipped Microsoft BoilerPlate]  STOP: 0x0000007E (0xC0000005, 0xF761C750, 0xF78A7430, 0xF78A712C) Quote

 I'd rather not have to do that since I don't know exactly what I'd have to do, it will certainly take a long time, and I'm not sure whether it will result in an exact replica of the original anyway.  I understand that if I do a fresh install on the original drive I'll blow away all its existing contents, is that right?

I was not aware that there was such a tight bonding between an individual copy of XP and the machine onto which is first installed.  It's a shame that XP is tied to the machine which died, because it's, well, dead!  

I am running the Dell Pre-Boot diagnostics. I am finding TONS of "uncorrectable data errors" and "address mark not found"s. Well, I guess I have some bad blocks. You think dropping the thing contributed to that???

Yeah, I know, I will need to replace the HD.

BUT, is there something in SLAX that will allow me to RUN something like Scandisk and "repair" the blocks??

Thanks!The drive maker would be the source for that or something like Spinrite, but it's not free there. If the drive is bad it needs to be replaced not "repaired at". Slax can indeed format the drive and seek errors, but so can Windows. Quote

Yeah, I know, I will need to replace the HD.

Slax can indeed format the drive and seek errors, but so can Windows.

That's my plan. [highlight]I know it's flawed[/highlight], but I hope it's at least workable.

You might also find >VisualRoute< to be a useful diganostic tool.

My computer has been shuting down within seconds of connecting to the internet.

A few stats:  I'm with Roadrunner and the Toshiba internet box that comes with it.  I'm running an XP on a HP with service pack 2.

Brief history:  About five days ago, logging onto the internet began to shut down my computer.  I've run countless virus scanners, malware, and registry fixers . . .  I've dealt with any problem that these programs have caught.

After replacing the network card and switching the connection with my other computer, the internet will last for about 5-10 minutes.  

Only one computer is affected.

I've installed both Sasser and MsBlaster patches in an attempt to deal with any worms but these have not helped.  Any suggestions?Try safe mode with networking and see if the problem persists. Quote

Try safe mode with networking and see if the problem persists.

Perform a system restore to the day before this started happening.

It may also be an active X control that has gone rouge. Microsoft hasn't quite worked out all the bugs in their active x controls just yet. If it's one that loads as soon as you log onto the internet, it could be causing a reboot.

About five days ago, logging onto the internet began to shut down my computer.

Post a Hijackthis log.

i just bought a new dell computer from some guy on the net. its an incredibly good computer with one problem. i cant log in. the PREVIOUS owner had one account (password protected) and also had a password for the admin profile. i have already tried to contact him but so far its been a few days and no LUCK.

i would like to erase everything that is on the HD and install XP Pro, so loosing information is not important to me. i have tried booting into safe mode but no luck there. any help would be great thanks!

i believe XP Pro is on the system btw Quote

i just bought a [highlight]new[/highlight] dell computer from some guy on the net. its an incredibly good computer with one problem. i cant log in. the [highlight]previous owner [/highlight]had one account

I helped a friend install WinXP over Win ME. Now when he reboots he gets a screen asking which Operating system he wants to run. How can we GET rid of WinXP? I tried system restore but it won't let me select a previous date.You mean get rid of Win ME, right?Just out of curiosity, do both OS's work? If so, how did you do that? I've been TRYING for ages. Easy, partition another drive, install a boot loader, reboot to the new partition, install the new operating system, next reboot.....choose which OS to boot into. Quote

Just out of curiosity, do both OS's work? If so, how did you do that? I've been trying for ages.

I helped a friend install WinXP over Win ME. Now when he reboots he gets a screen asking which Operating system he wants to run. How can we get rid of WinXP? I tried system restore but it won't let me select a previous date.

Just out of curiosity, do both OS's work? If so, how did you do that? I've been trying for ages.

Just out of curiosity, do both OS's work? If so, how did you do that? I've been trying for ages.

...However with the projector "hanging" off of the port, Windows XP automatically loaded drivers and configured port for IEEE1394 (otherwise known as Firewire) which is used for device control AND a high speed media transport...Dan

i have a windows XP and i just recently PUT secondlife a computer program onto it it takes up around 20megabytes and my start up time went from like 30 SECONDS to 5 min! is there a program or a way that i can store the secondlife without it slowing down my computer??Go to start, run, type in msconfig, look startup. Everything TICKED in there will be loaded at computer start up. Also look in the startup folder in the all programs list.

4 days ago i got an error message: "there is not enough free memory to run this program.  quit 1 or more programs, then try again."   i got message when i was composing a 1 PAGE Word document on JUMP drive.  then tonight i got message:  "Windows- virtual memory minimum too low, your system is low on virtual memory."

i check c drive & i have 910 mb free space & total size is 7.85 gb.  jump drive had 981 mb free space & total size is 9.4 mb.  any idea why i got messages above & what to do to avoid getting messages again?  i have a compaq ipaqw/ 256 mb of ram.  i run MS windows xp.  thanks!It means you are running out of RAM, Windows XP is a memory guzzler so 256mb would serve that well. To get more virtual memory, go to...

Start->Control PANEL->Performance and Maintenance->System->Advanced (tab)->Settings (in the Performance category)->Advanced(tab)->Change (at the bottom under virtual memory) give yourself some more if you wish.

This is sort of dangerous, get a good memory clearer such as FreeRAM XP Pro to clear up some memory. Or buy another memory card for more memory if you plan to run this many processes at once again.
There are two issues, both related. You have only 256 meg RAM, which is minimal for XP, and actually is less as Ipaq's use onboard memory. Your free space on your hard drive is also too small. You are asuggested to have 15% of the drive free for swap files, etc.

So you A) need to get a bigger hard drive or clear out some serious space and B) get more RAM if you intend to run XP happily on that machine.  On that task bar which is to the right of the start menu button, check the icons for any undeeded programs you have running and CLOSE them. Press control ALT delete and look to the bottem of the task manager. How much "commit charge" do you have?

OS - XP Home SP2
512M RAM
30G hdd

Won't defragment (see attachment).  It defrags about 1%, then goes quickly thru it's paces, then says it can't defrag some files.  


Also won't go into Safemode.  It stops at the ntoskrnl.exe file and won't go any further.

I've run (all updated with latest pattern files):

ETrust antivirus
Ewido
Adaware
Ran chkdsk on reboot and it found no errors

So whadayathink?

Alan <>
Just out of curiosity and a lame attempt....but does "Safe Mode with networking" work?GX1_Man

• It is the machine of a client's wife.  They have teenagers (need I say more? )  I believe it started just within the last week or so.  I was in his office on Wednesday and he mentioned about her box acting up & could he bring it in on Thursday.  

• I've tried each form of SM and they all come to a screeching halt at the ntoskrnl.exe file

Well untill recently my computer was fine but i decided to play a game and during the introduction where you see like the developers short movie like  "Nvidia" and such.

Well i realised the graphics w'ere seriously screwed up, instead of it being normal like this:  (it was a CODE masters game)
http://www.konsolifin.net/ylli/upload/uutiset/ps2/1112617884_codemasters.jpg

it was more like this:
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/8868/codemasters02ux7.jpg

^ that was done in paint but it was very similar to how the graphics looked,
I reinstalled the ATI Radeon 9600XT driver, and i ran a video and it worked back to normal (before it would be all red and orange and yellow instead of the proper colours) but the screen went black and then ti came back, still normal but if i closed it and re-opened it, it would become all red/orangey/yellowy (like the codemaster logo)

Im pretty sure its a GRAPHICAL error, but weird thing is, when i restart comp, for about 10seconds if i watch a movie its normal, then after that if i close that movie and re-open it or open another one it goes back its usualy screwed-up state.

Please Help Thanks,
btw
I have 512mb ram
3.0 ghz CPU
9600XT ATI Radeon.

Thanks,
Ace.


EDIT: Also when the computer boots up, right after windows load, once i can access the desktop the screen goes black, then goes back to normal ( I ASSUME THAT IS WHEN IT CHANGES FROM NORMAL VIDEO = SCREWED UP GRAPHICS )Do you have the latest video drivers installed? Is your video card over heating? Look in the ATI tools thingy and look for a temperature reading. Mine is in the "overdrive" section.Yes i have the latest drivers installed.
And i doubt it's overheating because I can restart comp, for a split few seconds before the screen goes black its perfectly fine! so if i run a video, before the black screen, even after the black screen its fine, which means it cant have been overheated or everything after the "black screen of death" LOL, would be screwed up.

EDIT: believe it or not in this picture its actually MEANT to be a room full of people sitting at a desk
http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/2374/examplexh1.jpgSo you are saying, when you hit the restart button, the screen goes back to normal before restarting? And please check the temperature anyway. Load the gauge up in the BACKGROUND, play a game, alt tab and look.Can you test that card in another machine? Has it been overclocked? Quote

Yes i have the latest drivers installed.
And i doubt it's overheating because I can restart comp, for a split few seconds before the screen goes black its perfectly fine! so if i run a video, before the black screen, even after the black screen its fine, which means it cant have been overheated or everything after the "black screen of death" lol, would be screwed up.

EDIT: believe it or not in this picture its actually meant to be a room full of people sitting at a desk
http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/2374/examplexh1.jpg

My friend's computer always opens a folder upon startup.  It's a Dell Folder, with media progams that are rarely used, if ever.  These programs do not need to be removed, he just does not want to have this folder open each time the computer turns on.  Also, I have attached a hijack log, and if anyone COULD give it a quick glance and let me know if everything is ok.  Recently, MCAFEE Virus Protection was removed, but I'm not sure if it was done completely, since I see there are a few McAfee things in the log.  

Thanks for any help.If that was removed, what is being used for protection (and not just viruses!)?bumpLook what is in the startup folder in your programs list. And go to start run, type msconfig, look in start up tab for anything that looks like it. And get some virus protection or you'll be stopping on this forum for longer than you bargined for.cfnyy51......  Before I offer what to remove with hijackthis , I would suggest that your friend check and make sure that McAfee is in fact gone ..... I see numberous referances to it ......... These maybe left over bits and pieces in the registry ....... However have your friend check in the programs folder in probably C drive ( McAfee ) and delete the folder manually , then D/L and install a program called ccleaner .........  http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/         once its installed , run the cleaner PORTION and remove anything found............ once that crap is gone ...... Run the "Issues" part of ccleaner and fix anything that come up . That may remove the leftover parts from the registry.

Now then , I see multi toolbar entries ............. ( google ) ......... I would suggest getting rid of those toolbars , as they are usually full of spyware ......( annoying )

Once the above has been done ....repost a new hijackthis logfile and we will suggest what to remove .

DL65

I can't get my moms computer to start. The message says
The following file is missing or corrupted:C\WINDOWS\IFSHLP.SYS

ALSO -
The following file is missing or corrupted: C\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VMM32.VXD

Type the name of the windows loader

This computer was working fine yesterday...what the heck could she have done to it?You can try a system restore

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/computerhealth/articles/systemrestore.asp

As to what she did, who KNOWS?okay....now it says ME...I'll try to figure it out. Thanks so much for help. Okay....that would probably help except it won't load that far. It goes through all the system info okay, the when Windows ME starts to load...that's when the screen goes black except for the error messages I posted before.I would Try a Repair Install,

just Slap in the ME disk, Boot off it ,

I'm not that sure of the Procedure on ME , but on XP you just Go Trough the Install Screens, then on one Screen it says

Looking for previous Version's of Windows.

Then it should find yours , and ask you if you want to Attempt a Repair, Press R for yes , or Enter to ContinueI do not have any disks for this computer. So slapping in a disk would be the easiest thing to do. I would love to just re-format the thing, but there are no disks. All of my new computers don't have floppy drives so I can't even make one for it. Also all the new ones have XP on them, not ME. I am going to try some things I found on here just searching around and see if they work. If they do, I'll tell you what I did. Thanks everyone.Everyone needs a real Windows disk sooner or later. In your case it appear to be sooner.

Have a read just in case:

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/archive/WinME_sfp.mspxThanks for trying to help me out.....I'm about to give up on it. I got a bootdisk from bootdisk.com....when i try to run any of them it just says non system disk please cklick any key to continue.
No matter what I do, I get the original error messages and nothing else. I'm guessing this computer is trash.Have you tried loading up Windows in safe mode? When the computer loads, keep hitting F8 and you should get some options, just as Windows stars to load. Try system restore from there?

No Windows disk. Tut tut   I know, I know....I should have a windows ME startup disk, but when my mom got the puter from a friend, they said they had LOST all the disks that came with it. It's not my personal computer and I DO have all the stuff that goes with all 3 of mine. Anyway....I'll try the safe mode thing. I am really at loose ends here. Like I said in my first post I have absolutely NO idea what the heck she did to it. It was working fine and then she was calling me telling me it was BROKE. I'll let ya know what happens.If you know that computers serial key number, I think you can use any Windows ME disk.If you need a real CD, eBay has hundreds. Without that you are stuck.

You need the correct number for the CD you are trying to use.What I am saying is, as far as I know, each Windows Disk is identical. When you enter a serial key it simply runs some KIND of mathematical function on it to determine wether it is one of the "possibilties". It's not until you try to activate Windows that your serial key is checked in anyway, to make sure nobody else is using it. I don't know the story with ME, but it's worth a try to try with your own ME disk, but her serial key, if you know it.Although I have not had a chance to try it yet, I am going to try to do a system restore from safe mode. The disks I have are floppies and I got them from bootdisk.com One is a custom and one is OEM. I'm hoping I can get this thing going. It's driving me crazy. Thanks again for all your help.

ive decided to reformat my pc and im thinking of PLACING "my documents" on drive d:, any ideas on how to get that done?

tnxA piece of cake.  Just right click on My Documents, select Properties, and click on the MOVE button (it's on the TARGET tab).  In the NEXT panel, select the destination, then click OK.  Your My Documents folder will be MOVED to that location.thanks!!!!!!

One day i was online in my laptop and the webpage i was on was not responding so i closed it but then later i could not get online for some reason so i figured why not shut down the comp and start again, well i did that but the proplem is that it stayed on the part that says- windows is shuting down- for like 20 min, i had alot of stuff 2 do so i just shut it down manualy by the power button, but then when i tryed getting back on i noticed that the loading part when it says windos xp and its loading, took alot longer then usual, and then when i got 2 the main page where all the icons are supposed 2 be the only thing there was the background of the comp, i  even left it there for exactly 30 min and the screen was still showing the background no icon,no start toolbar, no NOTHING so then i went on safe mode and restarted the comp a couple times and tryed it out but still nothing, so i want 2 know what 2 do???

windows home EDITION its not a virus a WEEK ago i ran a virus scan i dont know what u mean with os legal windows

if i where 2 do a system restore how could i back up a program i absolutly need 2 have1) specs for the laptop?

2) what version of XP (home or pro?)

3) when was the last time you ran virus, spyware, adware scans?

4) is your os a legal version of xp?
YES you need to post the specifics on the machine, version of Windows and what kind of CD you have. Is it a real, shiny Windows CD that says MICROSOFT on it or a restore CD and what does it say on it?

Can you boot to safe mode (F8 at start) and do a system restore to a point before this started?

See below.When it starts up and there is nothing but the background...

1. Hit CTRL-ALT-DEL
2. (if the task manager shows up) in the File menu click "New Task"
3. Type in "explorer.exe" (no QUOTES) and see if it comes back.

If so, something wrong with the startup running windows explorer.

My operating system is windows xp.From few days a MESSAGE comes"win32 cabinet self-extractor has encountered a problem and needs to be close."How can i fix this problem?PLEASE HELP me.How about some details like what happened prior to this, what operating system (Home or Pro) and service PACK, and have you TRIED a system trestore to last week or before this started?

Got an Asus P4S800 that has gone bad (boots, goes into BIOS & stays the CPU is set wrong..it isn't, reboots and dies).  Done all the usual (stripped it to video, RAM & PS.  Swapped RAM & PS, reseated CPU, even BENCHED the board) still a no-go.

Question is this: I've looked on Newegg and see that are variations of the P4S800 (D-X, VM, MX, & SE).  Does anyone think I can replace the original board with one of these and not have to go through all the girations of reinstalling the OS (W2kPro) because of the IDE controller on the board.  I'd sure like to avoid that at all costs.

Your thoughts appreciated.

Alan <><  They are probably more alike than different. I would not anticipate major problems. If so, you would have MANY MORE problems with any other solution or motherboard.

If you dread a reinstall, I would suggest a nice imaging program like Acronis True Image, etc. In case of disaster your hard drive can be restored from a VARIETY of image files you have made (bare, fully loaded with all drivers and updates, etc.) in a few minutes all by itself.

If you are prepared it is not an ordeal.  Thanks GX1_Man.  I posted on another BB and one fellow made mention that Asus WARRANTIES their boards for 3 years & suggested contacting them.  I'll give that a whack and see what they say.

In the meantime I'll look into Acornis or Norton Ghost as an imaging solution.

I'm also going to purchase some software called ISR-First Defense.  It's sw that images your hdd so if your system gets trashed by some Trojan or WHATEVER, you can boot to this mirror image and you're good-to-go.  

http://leapfrogsoftware.com/

It doesn't, however, eliminate the need for a good backup image to another media!

Appreciate your comment.  

Alan <><  Acronis is top rate imaging and backup software with great support for about $30 through www.newegg.com (usually) or a little more on the Acronis web site. I have never heard of that other program personally. It has made my life a WHOLE lot easier. I urge you to check out the Acronis web site.I can do that...I have the technology  

Alan <><

Windows XP Dell GX240 tower machine is running slow.  Programs do not respond as well or as fast.  I am having to end-task programs more often.  Really bad since colleague accidentally tripped circuit and power to machine was cut while machine was on.  It ran fine before I put SpyBot and AdAware on it.  Could they be killing the PC?

PLEASE help, it is company computer.

Additional info:  I have run every scan (Virusscan, spybot, adaware) I could think of, as well as defragmenting the HD and checking the disk for errors.  HD properties says the disk is only half full.  

Did the power thing do something?  Are my anti-malware programs infected with viruses?  Do I need to reimage PC and start over? Is the computer FUBAR?

Please help, it is company computer.[highlight][/highlight]Try running chkdsk.  It may just be that the tripped-power damaged the hard drive.

Alan <><  Already tried. showed nothing. :-? :-? :-? :-? :-?

HELP!!!Online Virus Scan and Spyware Scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm

Online Malware Scan
http://www.ewido.net/en/

If Panda gives you a report, save it & come back here.Except that my browser programs are some of the ones that keep freezing and i have to end-task them.Try safe mode + networking.
I noticed you said it was a company computer, are you allowed to fix it or should you be CONTACTING your IT people?IT people? They're all otherwise occupied. I'm all there is.  What is safemode+networking? I know about safemode, but "+networking?" How to boot XP machine in safe mode?Try Task Manager (Ctl+Alt+Del) to see what processes are running that could be using your processor power.

If no joy there, you can run Hijack This and post a log file here for our resident experts to analyze. It will take several posts to get it all and the whole thing must be here.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html Quote

Try Task Manager (Ctl+Alt+Del) to see what processes are running that could be using your processor power.

If no joy there, you can run Hijack This and post a log file here for our resident experts to analyze. It will take several posts to get it all and the whole thing must be here.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html

 One person at work told me to just wipe the stupid thing and start over.

Hi! I'm a TOTAL newbie in this forum and I am desperate, so pls help!  :-?
I have formatted my hard drive and tried to reinstall win xp pro. The pc seems to install the initial files and displays "your computer will reboot, the installation will continue after rebooting". After rebooting though, it does not continue, it installs the same files again, displays the same messages and reboots. It's driving me CRAZY, doing the same THING over and over again. I tried formatting again but it didn't work.
Has anyone come across anything like that? Please help, I'm about  to beat the tower [smiley=angry.gif]into a pulpAthena:

When Windows Setup begins to reboot, press and hold in the power button on the computer to turn the power off, wait 10 seconds, then press the press the power button again.  Windows setup will then try to continue the installation where it stalled.

If this does not work, let us know.  There are other things you can try.

DocIt does not SEEM to work, I'm afraid  

Let me give you some more details.  I have an 80 GB HD which I have formatted.
After booting, the screen displays "detecting IDE drives"  then starts to go pretty slowly (it's only a 2,6 celeron but it used to run much more quickly) After a 30 sec delay it seems to find all the devices. After another 30 sec delay it displays "verifying DMI pool data  boot from cd" and about  20 sec after that  "setup is inspecting your computer's current configuration". Then everything goes black for a minute or two (not even the cursor is visible) and then the initial blue screen of windows  setup appears. It gives me two choices,  enter and exit installation.
If I click enter, it displays that there is 76 GB of free space out of the ~77 of the hdd (calls that partition 1) and 8 MB unpartitioned space. It prompts me to choose the partition where I want to install and when I choose partition 1 it warns me that there are already windows files installed and that it it not recommended to have two operation systems in the same partition. If I choose to continue I can install windows in a folder other than C:/windows or I can push L and it deletes C:/windows and rewrites it. Then it gives me 15 secs and reboots. After reboot we are BACK to sqware 1.
If I choose exit installation in the blue screen it reboots and... here we are, back where we started.
Hope you're still online Doc... It seems I am pretty stupid.  [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
I had set the HD as master (I used to have a 200GB HD on the pc) and had not removed the jumper after removing the slave hd[smiley=tongue.gif]After removing the jumper, everything works as fast as they used to... and setup continues!!!! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
Thank you very much for your time and your quick answer! [smiley=dankk2.gif] [smiley=engel017.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]Good thinking, Athena!  Come back and see us any time.

 8-)

I'm running Windows XP, IE 6.0 and Outlook Express.  In Outlook, when I go to write a new message,
the address book icon is not on the toolbar.  If I try to modify the toolbar to add it, it is not listed in the available icons.  Yet, when I go to the "read mail" screen, there is the address book, right where I don't
need it!  How can I get this to show up on the new message toolbar???  Thanks, ChidaThat sounds odd.  I believe that Address Book icon is a standard icon on the toolbar on the new message panel.  Are you sure it's not just hidden?  If you click on the Toolbar Options button, the button with a down arrow on it's LOWER part, and display additional toolbar icons not shown on the main toolbar, is the Address Book icon there?  Do you understand what I'm saying?Yes, I understand.  Tried that; it's not there.  Tried opening "read mail" and "new message" screens together and dragging from one toolbar to the other; that didn't work either.  Tried researching how to
make a second (duplicate) address book icon, but all I could find was references for additional, not
duplicate address books.  ARRRGH!!  There's bound to be a simple fix for this, but I haven't found it.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks, ChidaWhat happened prior to this? Any recent software changes? How long has this been a problem? If recent, how about a SYSTEM restore to before this happened? WHat operating system?

As always, more details needed.   Quote

If I try to modify the toolbar to add it, it is not listed in the available icons.  

Right out of the blue, my C drive wont read discs, music, software or otherwise, this has never happened before, before POSTING this I have run all kinds of virus programs, any suggestions? I am on Wondows XP.....
The C Drive is a hard drive. If you can't read a disc in an optical drive that is another matter. Please list a lot more specifics like what drive you were trying to access, etc. See below.See below what?
I dont understand what you WANT to know, C drive is the one that runs disc's, ect, I have a 'F' drive but that doesnt come into play here, what do you MEAN? :-?What it looks like to me from looking at the same error messages on google, it regards optical drives. Yet I believe he receives this error when clicking on the Hard Disk C drive. Maybe some new INSTALLATIONS of some sort have interfered with the drive configuration making the C: drive in My Computer lead into some fake or non existant drive.

It can't really be something wrong with the actual hard disk if he can still run anti-virus programs.

That's my best guess. Try to remember the last thing you did before it happened. Or remember the date it started happening and go for a SYSTEM Restore, which would maybe ensure whether it is a software related issue.

hey, iv got this computer help and now its DRIVING me crazy!!
i hope some1 can help me!
the problem is that this computer was deleted and it was supposed to be better caz some1 or a hacker removed the password or changed it.(a password for the internet umm something like that, sorry dont know that much about it) till then the computer was well fine but didnt actually worked, i mean it didnt had microsoft word or windows messenger or even antispyware. then the computer didnt wanted to start or even to work, some1 told me about this safe mode so thankfully i can enter through here, but when i enter to normal mode it logs in to the account and till it ends load, a second later it turns off, and i have to shut it down and enter to normal mode again to see what happened.
i did an upgrade to windows xp , but.. didnt work
it did the same, when i entered the normal mode and logged in, it was there for a few SECONDS till it went all out and just stood the background
so im back in safe mode!!

i really wish some1 could help me plzz!!, im soon starting college and i NEED the computer to be ok.
hope u can help me!
First of all, you'd better brush up on your grammer if you're going to college  :-/

Second, where did you get this computer from and from whom?  If it was from a "friend" I'd be looking for some new friends.

Third, if this thing is so whacked out as you say it is, and you have no data that you really need, just format and REINSTALL.  You'll save yourself a ton of headaches.

Alan <><  Well put, on all counts.  and how do i do that?By "that" you mean restore it?  If you have the operating system CD, power-up the computer and quickly put in that cd.  If the computer BIOS is set right, it should boot to the cd.  Just follow the instructions on restoring it.

Before you do that make sure you have the software for all your hardware (soundcard, motherboard, video card, etc.)

If you don't have this stuff then it would be advisable to take the computer to someone who is knowlegable in computer repair to have them help you.

Alan <><  

Thanks GX1_Man!  It's been a tough week and I needed a LITTLE humorous encouragement  

How do i GET rid of SEEING all the old searches i've done EVERY time i START to type in a new one?For this firstly you can use www.ccleaner.com to CLEAN all past history of your autocompletes and then go to Tool--Internet Options--Content--Auto Complete and uncheck all the boxes under Use Autocomplete For section.