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Hi, I posted a couple days back about NTLDR error, and I have gotten far past that and installed windows and EVERYTHING. But now I face a very "irritating" problem. I had this problem before I installed a new Sound CARD, Video Card, and Hard Drive. Now here is the problem:

The computer boots up all the way to Desktop just fine. But...basically every game I have installed and most programs do not work. My machine is way capable of running these games and programs. Anyways, take for instance Battlfield 2, I will try to start the game and BOOM....back to desktop before getting into it. Also the original Battlefield 1942 does the same thing but with an error sound, but no error message. It does this with a ton of programs and most of the games/programs won't even install.

I have reason to think that this is a problem with my motherboard. As most of the hardware in my computer is new (sound card, video card, hard drive). LIKE I SAID earlier, I had this problem with my old hard drive, video card, and when onboard sound was enabled. PLEASE any help at all would help at all.

Soyo KT333 Dragon Plus 333fsb
AMD Athlon XP 2400+ VIA Set
1 gig PC2700 DDR333
ATI Radeon X700 Pro
Soundblaster Audigy 4 5.1
WD 80gb 7200 HD
WinXP Pro SP1corupt installer maybe>>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cebbacd8-c094-4255-b702-de3bb768148f&displaylang=enIn the specs it says I run Windows XP (Professional). This only supports those lesser than this I believe, thanks though. You know if there is an installer for XP out?http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4b6140f9-2d36-4977-8fa1-6f8a0f5dca8f&DisplayLang=enReinstall the chip set drivers that are the CD that came with the MB.Folowed by the latest device drivers from the manufacturer's websites.

Well here's the problem, last night I was trying to tweak my dsl internet connection with
a DSL Tweaks website GUIDE.(nothing I haven't done before) so I went to restart my computer
so the settings would go into effect. The website said the program I was using wasn't installed
into my computer but it changes the registry around. So my computer booted as it normally does until
it came to the logg-in SCREEN, my Username was already in there so I went to type in my Password and it was
as if my keyboard/mouse froze up and I was unable to type anything, or move my mouse pointer around. I turned off
my PC and started it back up again, and I saw that when I got to my boot screen my mouse still works and the pointer
moves around, but as soon as I hit a button on the keyboard they both stop working... When the comp. boots up I can get into
my set-up menu by hitting F1 and do some type of restore by hitting F10, so I entered the setup menu and set everything there to
default and hit save changes and the same thing kept happening. I can't enter Safe Mode, because it still wont let me get through the
Logg-in.
I have a HP Pavilion, with Win Xp
2.6GHz P.4 processor
512MB RAM
80GB HD

If anyone could give any suggestions on what I could do, I would greatly appreciate it, thanks.1. Before Windows XP LOADS, press F8
2. Select Last known good configuration and press Enter.I did that before, and it still pops up the logg-in screen, where i have to logg-in, and i can't. Try the FOLLOWING:

Installing and Using Recovery Console

Perform a Repair Installation

How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XPDewood:

Are you saying the website changed your registry?  Please explain.  http://www.dslreports.com/drtcp is what I used, I haven't tried those links yet because I'm at work right now, when I get someone to print them for me I'll give them a try, thanks for your time guys, I'll let you know whats up.http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Nav?h_pagetype=s-001&h_lang=en&h_cc=ca&h_product=12455&h_client=S-A-R311-1&h_page=hpcom&lang=en&cc=ca

I have just rebuilt my XP and reloaded most of my SOFTWARE. When i try to load the XP service pack from a disk, after it extracts the files i get a messagesaying that there is no need to update, or words to that effect??
my SP2 disk and messages are in german, so i don't recall the exact translation.

anyone seen this occur, and how can i get SP2 onto the *censored* MACHINE without first going online, which always puts me in the catch 22 situation of getting hit by a Trojan-downloader program upon initial CONNECTION without SP2 running?
helpInstall a software firewall before connecting to the Internet. Then download Service Pack 2.

Set the software firewall to block all incoming traffic but what WINDOWS Update needs.Zaq:

Or, you may order SP2 absolutely free and receive the CD in the mail in 4-6 weeks, no matter where you live in the world.  

The CD also has the latest SPs for Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, and ME.  Here is the link:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

Regards,
Doc

info link on sp2>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;884130

help!!! my computer keeps saying my virtual memory is 2 low. Could someone please tell me how to fix this problem. thanks!!Take the following steps:

1. Right CLICK on My Computer
2. Properties
3. Advanced tab
4. Performance section/Settings button
5. Advanced tab
6. Virtual Memory section/Adjust button
7. Select the drive on which the virtual memory file resides.
8. Choose No swap file
9. Restart the computer
10. Follow steps 1 through 6.
11. Choose a PARTITION or Hard Disk Drive to set the swap file on
12. Select Custom size.

Use the following formula to determine how big your swap file should be:

2048 MINUS physical RAM = size of swap file.

I.E: 2048 - 512MB RAM = 1536 MB swap file.

You should have no questions or problems if you follow the steps exactly as written above.How much RAM does your system have Becky? You often get a low - virtual - memory warning if there is insufficient RAM.

When you run defrag on the drive how much free-space is there left, as a %age?Becky:

Mac made excellent suggestions.  Also, another cause of low virtual memory may be that too many programs are running at the same time.  

Try right-clicking each icon in the system tray (it's where the Windows clock is displayed) and select the option to NOT start the program when Windows starts.  The *only* program you USUALLY need to start with Windows is an antivirus program.  All other programs you usually may start yourself when you need them.  

There are other ways to keep programs from starting every time you turn on your computer, but start there and see if it helps.

Regards,
Doc  I usually go by 1:2 ratio.

1 Ram 2 Virtual memory.RAM Knowledge Base
RAM And What it Does
RAM Virtual Memory Paging
RAM Reseating & Fitting PDF File

I would work on 512 MB minimum amount of RAM for XP.

I have a Maxtor ATA100 card in my puter with four 160GB drives attached. The fourth drive, a recent addition (Western Digital) is empty except it has a Windows Temp Folder on it with files in it. Oddly, this WD drive is not being PICKED up by the card on EVERY second reboot. When it isn't picked up and I let it finsh booting it hangs at the windows spalsh screen (where the "LED" blinks across saying windows is loadng) and it hangs permanently. If I power down and reboot it picks up the drive and goes into windows fine. At the DOS level, I tried this 12 times - 6x no drive, 6x drive seen - ALWAYS in sequence!

First, how can I try relocating the windows temp folder  and why is it on that drive (I don't believe I did anything to create it there) to another drive?

Second, how can I fix the drive being picked up by the card?

I always encounter the weird ones!Hen:

Need more info before we may give informed advice:

* What operating system is installed?

* Does the same behavior occur if you remove one of the other three drives but keep the new WD drive connected?

* What is the make and model of the computer so we may look up its specs at the manufacturer's WEBSITE?

* What are the makes and models of the other hard drives? (Or tell us, at least, are they are all WD or not?)  

* Does the problem still continue when you disconnect the fourth (new WD) hard drive?

* Does this still happen when you boot to SAFE Mode several consecutive times?

Let us know soon,
Doc
Maybe one these will work, maybe none. You will be no worse off for trying.

1. Connect the WD drive to an on board IDE connector instead of the card.
2. If you have 80 pin IDE cables, set both drives to CS (cable select)
3. If neither of those work, try SETTING the WD as master and the Maxtor as slave. Or vise versa.Many thanks for the replies. My answers, as I have them:
Win XP SP2
have not yet tried disconnecting
Clone computer - home built as it were
3 Maxtor, 1 WD
not yet tried
yes, the card scans for the drives long before you get that far - right after BIOS read

PCDoc
I will try that
Have not tried cable select
this is how they are set. When the WD had no JUMPER it did not get picked up at all
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When the WD had no jumper it did not get picked up at all

Used unformat.exe from Norton SystemWorks 2002. Most of the new directories have alot of the same files. Only a few of my original files are available. Most are GIFS. Unerase didn't find a thing. No image was available.

It's like a few directories were copied over and over, almost a thousand of the same folders. What's happened here? How can I get my files back?Have you tried checking the Symantec website for a solution to the problem?

Yeah, been all through there. Surprised at how little help I've found. Quote

...It's like a few directories were copied over and over, almost a thousand of the same folders. What's happened here? How can I get my files back?

I have to use the windows task manager to access folders.  My computer loads, I select user then the user settings (i.e. desktop icons and EVERYTHING else does not load) my desktop image does load.  The only way i can use my computer is using the windows task manager.  then i'm able to gain access at least to the web. please helpMagus:

How to fix the problem depends on how you ANSWER these questions:

* Has the computer ever booted to the desktop (with all its icons) normally, or has it been like this since you installed the current operating system?

* What changed just prior to this problem?  Did you add a new expansion card or a new program?  If so, what EXACTLY did you add?

* What operating system is CURRENTLY installed?  

* Have you seen any error messages?  If so, what EXACTLY did they say?

* What have you tried (if anything) so FAR to fix the problem?

Let us know soon,
Doc

I am having problems opening up programs because the system says I have no resources available. How do I shut down programs running in the background to free up RAM?
BGWhich OS? How much RAM does your system have and how is the paging file set?

Need to know that first.Blookah:

Mac is right, how we solve your problem depends on what kind of operating system you have.  If you tell us that, but you don't know how much RAM or anything about your virtual memory settings, we will show you how to determine this.

Regards,
DocI have 1GB RAM and don't know how my paging file is set.
BGOperating system is Windows XP Home.Open the Control Panel and CLICK on System. Then go to Advanced, Performace, Settings, Advanced (again), Virtual Memory and see what it says.

Then click on Change and see if it is system managed.

Have you tried checking your RAM with MemTest86 overnight?

Are you using very big programs possibly?Mac,
It is not system managed but...the other info as FOLLOWS:
Drive (volume label)
C:1500-3072
D: 1500-1500
C Drive Space available 3854 MB
Custom Size (checked)
Initial Size 1536 MB
Maximum Size 3072 MB

Total Size
Minimum 2 MB
Recommended 1534 MB
Current 3036 MB
Hope this helps. I have never done the test you mentioned. I do not know how or even of it.
BGAlso programs being used are not that big.Just on this point: C Drive Space available 3854 MB , when you run defrag what %age of the drive does it show as free-space? 15% is the limit. It might be better to put the minimum recommended paging file on C: and the rest on D:

And, how much free-space does drive D have?

If it is free-space that is the problem, see if following this cleanup routine helps at all...

"Run Disk Cleanup and remove all but the last restore point. See if your System Restore cache and Recycle Bin size is set at a reasonable level (SAY 1024Mb) on each drive, and reduce the IE Temporary Internet Files cache and History cache to the minimum. Install CCLeaner and clean out all of the junk files. Unhide all files and folders and remove the hotfix uninstallers ( $NTUninstaller$ ) from the hidden C:\Windows folder and remove their entries from Add-Remove programs.
(Note: Some Security updates should NOT be removed so check in add-remove programs - before - doing this task.)
Then remove the contents of:

The C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded INSTALLATIONS folder
The C: WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder
The C:\WINDOWS\Temp folder
The C:\Windows\pchealth\helpctr\Datacoll folder, and...
The C:\Windows\Prefetch folder

(You can add these folders to EmpTemp if you have this program installed.) Then run chkdsk and defrag."

EmpTemp & CCLeaner File Cleaner

To make your SHUTDOWN work cleanly install the... User Profile Hive Cleanup Service

TweakUI is useful to have on your system for certain repairs... Powertoys/TweakUI

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Problem:

This problem started a couple of months ago. My COMPUTER stops RESPONDING when I play AVI files, video games or some times when I'm surfing the net and visiting sites with flash portions.
I have tried everything. Formating my computer, changing video cards, changing SD-RAM and even a different hard-drives.
The only thing I haven't tried changing is the motherboard and CPU. The only other change I recently made on the computer was wireless keyboard and mouse.
But I was having the same problem with regular keyboard and mouse.
I even tried different operating systems, nothing worked.
Is it my drivers, my bios, my wiring?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Additional information:

ATI All-in-wonder 128 Video Card
52x32x52 CDRW
16x DVD
On-board modem, LAN and sound.

Diagnose/troubleshooting:

Formated the computer, changed operating systems and changed hardware components. Quote

...The only thing I haven't tried changing is the motherboard and CPU. ...I even tried different operating systems, nothing worked.
Is it my drivers, my bios, my wiring?...

How do I get rid of the shading underneath the icons on my desktop for Windows?Right-click on My Computer, choose Properties, click on the Advanced tab, click the Settings BUTTON under Performance, and under the Visual Effects tab place a checkmark in the BOX that says "Use drop SHADOWS for icon labels on the desktop.that did not work. should i change the color to the default grey (i think its grey) and then uncheck that box?You want that box CHECKED, Dave, not unchecked. Be sure to click Apply. Let me know.It was already checked. I unchecked and rechecked and the shading is still there. Please help!Is this Windows XP?Yes, this is Windows XP. I might not be describing this good enough. I'm trying to get rid of the colored box that surrounds the desktop icon text. i.e...there is an icon for "my computer", and there is a colored box that surrounds the "my computer" text.1. Right click on My Computer
2. Properties
3. Advanced Tab
4. Performance section
5. Settings button
6. Visual Effects tab

Tag whatever OPTIONS you prefer.Nothing seems to be working. I've tried everything you all have suggested,  but the box remains. Any other options?what are your display settings.......16 bit?They are at 32 bit.

How do I CHANGE my COMPUTER to the WAY it was on a certain day? I've done it before but I can't remember how.Nevermind! I figured it out.

:-[My teenage son has a compaq 6015us that has gone completely useless.whenever you try to start it up it starts off and freezes on a screen that states "We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not ............. It gives me five options to go to safe mode, safe mode with networking, safe mode with command Prompt, Last Known Good Configuration........., and Start Windows Normally. When I move it to any one of these it freezes up on me. Can anyone please help. I have it set up next to my Dell and will wait for anyone to help me get it going again.Try booting to the Recovery Console and using - chkdsk /R - and see if it will come back to the desktop.

You can add the command - fixboot - just for good measure, after you run chkdsk.Not sure about how to get to the recovery console please helpCheck your DELL documentation and see if you can use your DELL CD to boot directly to the Recovery Console.

You may need to change the boot sequence in the Compaq.

Or see if you can borrow an XP CD for this purpose.tried to use the cd from my dell but it still comes back to the same start up screen. Now I can go into the Compaq Computer Corp Setup Utility where you come up with file-storage-security-advanced columns Is there anything i could possibly change that coul help in here. Quote

Not sure about how to get to the recovery console please help

doesnt want to turn off in windows and keeps asking me to register

I'm sorry activate!!!!!

A stupid friend of mine downloaded a block checker on my COMPUTER after somebody sent it to him on MSN. Now everytime I click on someone's name or someone talks to me it says Click here to CHECK who blocked you on MSN and it is reeeeeallly annoying. If anyone knows how I can get rid of this it WOULD be greatly APPRECIATED. I already REMOVED it from my programs but it didn't work.I have that prob too, Its not your end.

I think its the end of the people who downloaded it.

I get it but i have never downloaded it.

There is nothing you can do.


R0SSUninstall MSN Messenger and reinstall it.

I need to SEND an EMAIL to multiple RECIPIENTS and each time I try to send it, it says it cannot b/c there are too many.  Try creating an E-mail group. PROGRAMS like OUTLOOK and Mozilla Thunderbird support this.

What E-mail client are you using and what E-mail provider?

Hey all,

I just installed a new hard drive on my Dell laptop as well as a fresh version of Windows 2000.  Everything seemed fine, I even restarted a few times while installing other programs, but after shutting down and trying to power back up, I got a "no boot device available" error message.  ...

I am thinking of getting a  $500 COMPUTER at walmart that has xp and want to know if Microsoft Word or Works come with it like 98 does? Sorry if this post does not belong here. Also can xp be put on a computer that runs 98 or are thier problems? My computer is P3 667[compaq 5900t] I have 128mb mem.http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/meandxp.mspx


http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_9x.htmYou would have to check with WalMart to see if word comes with the computer.

XP doesn’t come with word but some times when you buy a new computer it comes as a extra application.

You could also run XP on the P3 computer but it may run very slow because you only have 128mb Ram. It you upgrade to 512MB ram it should run XP fine.

If your new computer doesn't come with word your can download a free alterative from this web site
www.openoffice.org it can open other Microsoft office documents and also save documents in Microsoft office formats. Quote

I am thinking of getting a  $500 computer at walmart that has xp and want to know if Microsoft Word or Works come with it like 98 does?

Also can xp be put on a computer that runs 98 or are thier problems? My computer is P3 667[compaq 5900t] I have 128mb mem.

I am RUNNING WINDOWS XP and when i boot up the FOLLOWING happens:

- Detecting Primary Master.....NONE
- Then i get a message saying "Insert system disk and press ENTER"

Is this the sign that the hard drive has died, or can it be repaired with Win XP?

PLEASE adviseHave you changed (added/removed/replaced) any hardware or changed you bios settings recently??  If you've replaced your hdd make sure it's jumpered as Master.

This could be caused by your bios setting or by hardware.  Confirm that hdd 0 is specified in your bios and if that seems ok then check the connections between mobo & hdd and while you are inside your box reseat as many cards as you can.

Warning.. Take all the necessary precautions before removing any cover from your magic box.  Ensure the power is off and that you are earthed to prevent a static discharge!!
Also, remove any floppy disks from the floppy drive and reboot.

Regards,
Doc

The links that I've typed in my address bar keep disappearing. How can I fix this?

I'm using Internet EXPLORER and my OS is Windows ME.Scan for Viruses, Trojan Horses and Spyware.

Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online anti virus scanner.

Anti spy/malware
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner

Firewalls
Use both a HARDWARE and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

Removal tools
The following files are not substitutes for the ones described above.
They are either diagnostic tools or removal tools for malware of a certain kind

HijackThis
-- MANUAL malware remover. Post the HijackThis log generated only if requested!
McAfee Stinger
-- Virus removal TOOL. No SUBSTITUTE for a fully functional virus scanner!
CWshredder
-- CoolWebSearch removal tool. Widely known and persistant Hijacker.tools internet options advanced click  restore defaults

when BOOTING up it goes THRU about halfway then stops.this happens quite frequently. i have to turn the power off and on about 10 times before it finally boots.
this is for a compaq 7470 COMPUTER windows 98 2nd edition. can  anyone help? thank youreboot pc to safe mode hold down the  f5/8 key on boot  and run scandisk....from the msdos prompt... Quote

reboot pc to safe mode hold down the  f5/8 key on boot  and run scandisk....from the msdos prompt...

Hi!!!!

I am very new so please be gentle.

I am running Windows XP on my Aspire 1672LMi laptop.

When I am using my computer I get a window that pops up and tells me that my PC may have fatal errors on it.

When I press the cancel button I am then logged into an internet site where I am asked to download SOFTWARE.

I have MICROSOFT Spyware and Norton Anti Virus.

Why is my PC doing this and how can I prevent it???  Scan for Viruses, Trojan Horses and Spyware.

Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- ONLINE anti virus scanner.

Anti spy/malware
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner

Firewalls
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

Removal tools
The following files are not substitutes for the ones described above.
They are either diagnostic tools or removal tools for malware of a certain kind

HijackThis
-- Manual malware remover. Post the HijackThis log generated only if requested!
McAfee Stinger
-- Virus removal tool. No substitute for a fully functional virus scanner!
CWshredder
-- CoolWebSearch removal tool. Widely known and persistant Hijacker.

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I have Microsoft Spyware and Norton Anti Virus.

Your a gosend thanks  

Networking two COMPUTERS.I am using NTL broadband always on connection through set top box which also delivers satalite channels.I have an ethernet connection straight to the motherboard and two network cards one in each computer and a cross over cable linking both cards. The green lights are lit on both cards.After running the network set up wizard on both computers I seem to have a connection but when I try to use the client computer to access the web I get the message can't find server.I have pinged both IP addresses from each computer and get a reply from both pc's.In the network window on the host pc I have two area connections one says local connection shared and the other says local connection 11.When i click on local connection 11 in the details window it says LAN connected. IP address 192.168.0.1 sub mask 255.255.255.0 Manually Configured.In the network window on the client pc it says local area connection 2 connected.In the detail window it says lan connected. IP address 192.168.0.23 subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Assigned by DHCP.

and My second pc is running xp pro pentium 2 processor 128 mb memory 6GHz hard drive. The two network cards are D-Link DFE-528TX and Genius GF1TXR4 realtek RTL8139/810x.

plz help

Have you set the CORRECT DNS server? If you manually configure the IP adress, you also need to set the DNS server.

I believe this should be the adress of the host computer in your CASE.

Everytime i install mcafee virus scan on my laptop, the installation goes about halfway, then stops. the computer doesnt freeze, the installation just halts.

so, i click cancel and then, the computer never shuts down when i try to turn it off. when i right click "my computer," nothing HAPPENS and it wont open system restore.

i have to use the manufacture cd's to completely reformat my laptop, but my college requires mcafee to gain internet access.

why does it do this?

thanks!Try try the FOLLOWING first:  

Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online anti virus scanner.Adam Eldahan......It's quite possible you have a virus on your laptop ......and it is not allowing you to install your anti - virus ........

Do as Raptor suggests .

You did have a anti virus installed didn't you ?

let us know

dl65  thanks.

my college requires mcafee, but there cant be a virus, since it has been reformated, and it hasnt even been hooked up to the internet.Before installing McAfee did you run chkdsk and defrag? Is the McAfee CD scratch free, uncracked and scrupulously clean?

If there is a scratch on the label side you will get read errors. If it is dirty you'll get read errors.

If it is cracked then oxydisation will have rendered the CD useless.

"Make sure that the CD(s) you are using is/are scrupulously clean. You can WASH them in luke-warm water with two drops of mild soap solution mixed in and a soft sponge, then gently dry with a clean linen cloth. Doing this simple task very often solves the problem of read errors from the CD and ensures a smooth install."So, i checked my college computing webiste and was reading the requirements for internet connection. there was a notice to anyone using Hewlett Packard with XP or 2000. The CD recording software tht HP automatically installs somehow interferes with Mcafee installation, causing the computer to lock up. I deleted the software, installed mcafee and everything is working fine!I suppose that is ROXIO Easy CD Creator. Seems to be a common fault and one I had years ago. I now use NERO Burning 6.

If you need free burning now that you have uninstalled EZ CDC you could try DeepBurner freeware version.

Then there is Audacity sound recorder and Open Office if you need more open SOURCE freeware.

I am working on a DELL Inspiron 5150 laptop USING Windows Xp Home Edition SP2

While the computer is running, the start menu constantly pops up and disapears, as if I was hitting the windows function key rapidly.

I have removed spyware (using Ad-Aware SE) and scaned for viruses (Norton) found 2 trojans that I could not delete but I did quarantined them.

I flashed the new BIOS update and have cleaned the disk, removed all cookies and Defragmented the Hard drive.

I am STUMPED

any suggestionshttp://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx Quote

that I could not delete but I did quarantined them.

I flashed the new BIOS update

I frequently get 2 DCOM errors while shutting down. When I am shutting down, I hear the critical stop sound, and when I checked my event viewer I found these 2 errors,

The PfModNT service failed to start due to the following error:

The system cannot find the FILE specified.

DCOM got error "The service database is LOCKED. " attempting to start the service netman with arguments "" in order to run the server:

{BA126AE5-2166-11D1-B1D0-00805FC1270E}

Is there any way to fix these DCOM errors, and if that is not possible through the forum goers KNOWLEDGE, is there any way to remove the critical stop sound (I have already tried to give the critical stop no sound, but upon shutdown it still ques the sound).It would help if you told us what OS you are using.  However goto http://www.tech-forums.net/computer/topic/14960.html and browse there.  Looks likely your soundcard driver causes the problem.  GOOGLE for heaps more info.I recently Installed a new soundcard in addition to an old ONE. How do I get rid of it?I just disabled the other soundcard. If the DCOM errors go away then I know it's due to the second soundcard installation and I will remove it. Thanks.

Using Windows XP btw.

Hello and im sorry i didnt know where to post this Q i have to as any 1 with info to help me out.  

Ok guy's other computer (not this 1) it is 1yr and 1month Old.

About 6 months ago ive started noticing pretty big problem's with it. It was keep crashing for no apparent reason with a blue SCREEN apperaing " saying windows has gotta shut down to prevent any long term damage" and after restarting my computer the screen wud reappear and not allow me to use the comp unless i rebooted the System in which i had to do.

anyhow. This kept HAPPENING Every 1 month even tho i was using Norton 2005 security so was thinkin cant be a virus of such sort?

But then these error's increasing started to be alot more frequent like every 1hr or 5hr or 24hr's. but this was different. a Blue screen did appoear but with Error's this time. 1 i remember said.

"KERNEL_INPAGE_SYSTEM_ERROR"
and sorry we have to shut windows down etc etc.
this screen stayed on for a mere 10sec's before it shut the computer down so i cudnt get a long enuf look to write all down.

It allowe dme back onto the computer without reformatting after about 30mins i ran a full virus scan and scanned all files with using norton and all was Clear. no error's of VIRUSES or such found.

I've had alot of help from friend saying restart the comp from best and last configuration start windows in safe mode and run (chkdsk) etc i cleared the fan's and check to see if it was causing the comp to over heat. and all seemed in working order. But these error's seem to Occur WHILST im playing games for the screen saver come's on. im thinkin CUD it be the graphic's card? it's only 1yr old tho? if not is there any other logical explination and what does KENERL_IN_PAGE_SYSTEM_ERROR?

thx all for ya time.

regardsI've never come across this error but seems likely your page file is being corrupted by a hardware problem.  Here's a lot of info for you to browse thru', note that after changing the hard drive the problem disappeared for the O.P.

http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/19762/

Hi

Was wondering if anyone could help me, as my technical knowledge is sadly limited!  

I recently got broadband and want to share it with an other COMPUTER in my house via a LAN. Recently bought a Belkin PCI Network Card and have got as far as INSERTING it into a free PCI slot.

When I start up the computer it says that there has been a Plug and Play configuration error and shows a prompt to ENTER the setup. Although the computer recognises that the card is there, it will not allow me to use it when I open windows (I'm using XP).

I've tried taking out the dial up modem card that was previously installed, as I'd heard there could be a conflict, but this had no effect...

I'm using a Dell Dimension 8200 desktop, Pentium 4, running XP.

I'd appreciate any ideas anyone may have on this!!  

Thanks

NB.. Relocated the card to a different PCI slot, and this inexplicably solved the problem!!!  
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I'm using a Dell Dimension 8200 desktop, Pentium 4, running XP.

My main hard disk just failed, so I have no windows. I need to reinstall windows, and have the install cd.  However, although I can GET the DOS screen up, it cant see the cd rom drive any more - presumably since the (ATAPI) cd rom driver was on the failed drive. So: does anyone have any idea how I get round this apparent catch 22? At present I cant install windows because I have no CD drive.

Is there a recomended driver I can download on to a floppy perhaps, and run it from there, (I can still access the floppy disk drive) or copy it onto another drive? I still have two valid disk drives left, but sadly neither of them has windows on.
Your BIOS either supports booting from CD-ROM or it does not. This has nothing to do with Windows drivers.

You should set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. If you can not do this, use the Windows XP bootable diskettes that can be obtained here   for Windows XP Professional SP 2. If you have another version of Windows XP, you will have to search http://www.microsoft.com[/url].Ok. I'v looked uo the link you have suggested, but the instructions seem a bit ambiguous to me. I'm being a bit paranoid because without an OS (other than the internal dos commands) on my home pc I have to download this from work - and  I cant risk zapping the work machine.


the instructions say

"
Click the Download BUTTON in the upper right-hand corner of this page to start the download, or choose a different language from the drop-down list and click Go.
Do one of the following:
To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location.
NOTE: The installation program will prompt you to provide formatted, 1.44MB floppy disks onto which the installation program will copy its files.
To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save and choose a location on your hard disk for saving the FILE.
"

Now when it refers to starting the installation, does that mean it will just start the process of creating the set of bootable floppy disks, or does it mean it will actually start trying to install windows on the current machine? Which WOULD obviously be disastrous.Be certain you download the correct version. If you do not have Windows XP Professional SP2, then do not download these but look for others on the same website.

Once you have found them, simply download the installer (Most likely a .exe) and you will be prompted to insert a 1.44MB diskette. You will continue to be prompted until it has had 6 diskettes.

I have never used bootable diskettes for Windows XP, but the instructions should be straight forward and can not differ much from Pre-Windows XP bootable diskettes.

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does that mean it will just start the process of creating the set of bootable floppy disks

, or does it mean it will actually start trying to install windows on the current machine

excuse my paranoia

I have a version of the Windows XP.

I USE to be able to change my background on my desktop by right click, properties, background.

But now, when I go into properties, the option of changing my background is gone. I now only have two choices Screen Saver and Display (colour resolution, screen size etc).

Now when I right click a picture in My Pictures and set it as my background, it does not work.

The background I have now says something like Warning Your computer might be affect with adware or spyware and it tells me to install their latest version of their SOFTWARE to protect my privacy by clicking a link that leads me to their webpage. I want to get rid of this background and put my own on (nor do I want their software).

I have uninstalled this program but the background is still there.

Anybody know how I can get my background settings back so I will be able to change my background?

Thanks

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[Hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system]
nodispbackgroundpage=dword:00000000

save as a .reg file and import it iammichael5,

Are you suggesting me to go to the link

Hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system

If so than as you can see it does not lead me to a specific website?

What is
nodispbackgroundpage=dword:00000000


Can you please clarify which file I need to save and what does import mean?

Thanks
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[Hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system]
nodispbackgroundpage=dword:00000000

The background I have now says something like...

"Warning Your computer might be affect with adware or spyware."

 ...and it tells me to install the latest version of their Software to protect my privacy by clicking a link that leads me to their webpage.

Hi I was wondering if someone could help me with a problem that I have been having.  I have Windows XP and for some reason my windows toolbar has dissapeared.  I have scanned my computer for viruses and that doesnt seem to be the problem.  I have no clue of what to do.  I have even tried to restart my computer at an earlier date but my computer wont allow me to do that.  Is there anyone that could PLEASE help me?!! thanks!!What Windows toolbar?

Are you referring to the Taskbar?
I am referring to the toolbar that is at the bottom of the screen on my desktop...it might be the task bar i dont really know! Its the place that has the start button.  Can you access the Start menu by pressing the Windows button on your keyboard?no i push that button and nothing will come up.  i have tried to do the system restore and it says that i cant do it on my computer.   Quote

no i push that button and nothing will come up.  i have tried to do the system restore and it says that i cant do it on my computer.  

I WANT to upgrade my Windows 2000 SP3 to SP4, how large is E:\WINNT\$NtServicePackUninstall$

I've been trying to figure out why I can't connect to AOL IM. I'm also having a hard time connecting to MSN IM. Also, when I TRY to connect to Google Earth I get the same results. I'm wondering if this is a firewall problem or something. I've tried everything.Have you scanned for viruses and Spyware? What firewall do you have? Have you tried adding the programs to your program safe list? Lowering your security level?

[glb]FLAME[/glb] Quote

I've been trying to figure out why I can't connect to AOL IM. I'm also having a hard time connecting to MSN IM. Also, when I try to connect to Google Earth I get the same results. I'm wondering if this is a firewall problem or something. I've tried everything.

I've checked for virsuses and spyware, but nothing. It seems like each program I have that needs to connect to a client, is unable to connect. The error code I get for Google Earth is "c000000c"  Not sure what that means. I've checked my firewall and that also is disabled. I'm not sure what to do.

When I install the service 2 pack, I am unable to connect to the internet. I'm not sure why.

I seem to have lost all icons on my desktop. Also, I can't access the start menu to get to the control panel. Only way to get a few programs RUNNING is by hitting ctrl alt delete.

What do I do? Can't access any of my FILES or folders. I have win 98 on my computer. ctrl-alt-del --> CLICK applications--> new task --> explorer.exe


see how that goesThat doesn't work either. It tells me it can't find that file and to make sure that I've spelled it correctly (which I have). I've also tried browsing INSTEAD of TYPING it in, but I get the same result by clicking the explorer icon in the windows file.run a virus scan, ad/spyware search etc, restart your computer and then do another virus/spy/adare scan then restart again tell me if this works

A couple of times a month I'll be typing away and suddenly notice that the characters I'm depressing on the keyboard are not the characters appearing on the monitor. It stays that way until I reboot. Does anyone have a clue as to what goes on here?

Thanks in advance...1. CHECK to see that the keyboard is connected securely to your PC.

2. Scan for viruses.

3. Give the keyboard a quick cleaning.

4.  Try a different keyboard.Thanks, DOOFUS. We'll do all of it.What LANGUAGE is your PC set to?Okay, I ran that down. It is SHIFT+CTRL that causes that - and returns it to normal. Weird. Wonder what function that serves? Quote

Okay, I ran that down. It is SHIFT+CTRL that causes that - and returns it to normal. Weird. Wonder what function that serves?

What language is your PC set to?

Hi everyone,i searched this first and what i was looking for didnt come up so here i am.I installed panda antivirus on my computer and it buggered it up,nothing would open and the only function i did have was the ability to turn off my comp.Be the idiot i am i did system restore and it sorted it out,no more panda.But with doing what i did i now have a new account.In My Computer my old account is still there and its still has the same amount of data inside.In ares i can PLAY my music,that is what was in the ares FOLDER before.My question is;is there anyway i can get these accounts back and re-gain access to my old documents and such.Sorry for SOUNDING like a complete noob,i am,lol.
Thanks in advance,MUCH appreiciatedTry this...

How to take OWNERSHIP of a file or folder in Windows XP

Hi GUYS,

I'm setting up a second HAND laptop for a friend and have come across a CD-Rom problem REGARDING the config.sys file. Basically, there is no command line for it and I am unsure what to put in.

It's an LG crn-8241b removable CD-Rom.

Does anyone have an idea what path I should be using for it? And I am also CONFUSED to what driver I should point it to as it's running on a Windows 98 machine and I have read that no drivers are required...Im assuming "/D:MSCD001" as default.Try:

X:\Win98
-- Where X is the CD-ROM station. Requires Windows 98 CD-ROM

Or

C:\Windows\system32

If neither CONTAINS any drivers, download them from the manufacturer.

I am using Microsoft Fax with Win XP and can not find the folders where the sent and received faxes are kept. Does anyone know the route and can it be changed?
thankshttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q306657Thanks Murlin but this REFERENCE has nothing related to my question. You I want to know where are the fax files located on the HDD so I can back them up. There are not under my documents or under windows directories. Where would they go to. I did many searches and FOUND nothing.Have a look in this folder c:\>winit\profiles\all users.Thank again. this time it worked. HOWEVER, for the help of others the exact location is
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows NT\MSFax
much appreciated.

.deneppah tahw kool tsuj dna oot ti deteled I

.pleHIt's a virus! To the nuclear vault!Google it evryone is puzzeld to what the FILE is!

http://forums.dantz.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=55565&Main=55528

There is an EXAMPLE! I must of done somthing LIKE that and in my time of childhood bliss thoguht it was a virus


I have done my home work and its a file that contains information about you log on, When you shut down windows it saus SAVING your settings well i think it saves them there,  


p.s IF IM WORNG DONT LIE AND COME UP WITH SOMTHING TO MAK ME LOOK THICK! this is hardcore stuff..

R0SS (Better change the message under my aviator)Don't worry, Ross, we were just playing the mickey on you. We all love you.

No PROBS Raptor, I kind of guessed that.



Ross

I have one hard drive on my COMPUTER with quite a bit of free space on it, but only one partition. I want to use some of that  free space to make a new partiotion to install 32 bit win xp on (I am currently using win xp x64). I bought a COPY of Paragon Partition manager, but it can't seem to create a new partition on my free space while programs (the operating system) are running on that drive. Does anyone know how to resize the partition on this drive so I can have room to make a new one?i havn't used Pargaon Partition but in partition magic you can create a dos boot disk and use it to boot from them change the Partitionas. do a search through the Pargaon Partition help and see if there is any way of making a boot disk
I have used PM 7 and there is no mention of X64 in the manuals.  I suggest you post on one of the many PM forums, you will probably get a more meaningful response there.

There's one here http://www.developerfusion.co.uk/forums/

and another here http://www.techsupportforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7120

and a heck of a lot here
http://www.redzip.com/index.php?tpid=10248&ttid=100&st=partition+magic+forum

Good luckI use the Partition Resizer in BootIT NG's boot manager. You don't need to install the boot manager just cancel all screens and go directly to Partition work.

This will run from a floppy diskette.

Just shrink the partition down to a reasonable size say 10240 MB (10 GB) and then re-boot.

Go to Disk Management and make an Extended partition using the full remaining drive-space and then create, up to, three Logical drives within the Extended partition and format them one at a time.

You can then move the My Documents and Email folders to a partition to give you sufficient free-space on the PRIMARY partition (C).

You can also move the paging file to a partition and just leave a SMALL paging file on the C: drive.

You should disconnect from the internet, remove your anti-virus program, and run chkdsk and defrag before booting to the diskette.

Not removing the anti-virus program can cause errors and failure.

TERABYTEIMPORTANT

Back up any important data first of all!

I've never use Paragon Partition manager, and Partition Magic. But I always use Partition Expert, it has intuitive windows wizard that you could easily do whatever you want with your partitions. And you'll save all your important info, as this software allows create, copy, move, delete partition of any type, without losing data.
In this case, you could just shrink your partition, and create new one (Primary partition). As well, Partition Expert includes OS selector, during start up PC you could choose, which OS you want to use now.
Actually, I've never seen such easy and convenient hard drive software.
I really recommend you to try it.

I didnt find anything regarding this issue and i'm going to try and explain it the best i can.  I believe these all might tie in together so i'll explain each problem. I'm USING an XP Home Edition HP system. First off when ever i try to download files they will pause at a certain percentage and i have to restart them at least 5 - 10 times to get the file to finish. Using a comcast cable modem by the way so its not a speed problem. Second certain webpages i have to refresh to get the whole page to LOAD at certain times. Third is when i visit this one page called www.petesbits.com and i try to listen to a clip it cuts off about half way through and just stops. This might also be a windows 10 media player error as well. I was thinking that maybe all these tie in together and have not been able to find a solution online anywhere and it this seemed like a great place to GO. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you  Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online anti virus scanner.

Anti spy/malware
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner

Firewalls
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

Removal tools
The following files are not substitutes for the ones DESCRIBED above.
They are either diagnostic tools or removal tools for malware of a certain kind

HijackThis
-- Manual malware remover. Post the HijackThis log generated only if requested!
McAfee Stinger
-- Virus removal tool. No substitute for a fully functional virus scanner!
CWshredder
-- CoolWebSearch removal tool. Widely known and persistant Hijacker.

Have STARTED to install Windows XP Home onto new build PC with Sate Raid (Mirrored). Have CREATED Raid driver floppy. However got distracted and must have missed prompt to insert Raid driver. Installation has now reached 'verifying dmi pool DATA' and stopped.Have verified CMOS settings for HHD are correct. The XP Home cd is an OEM version which includes SP2 and is the first time it has been used. How do I get back to the point where the Raid Driver is REQUESTED ?Reinstall Windows XP. When installing, press F6 whilst prompted. You will be prompted to do so before you get to the menu where you can choose to Install, Repair or Quit.f6 key on installing winxp

When I start my computer up, everything goes fine until suddenly my computer restarts, then it goes fine but restarts... This has happened before and it did go away but it's doing it again.
My physical memory is also random, its normally way over 256 MB but now its down to like 40 MBs.

OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP1(don't know how to get SP2)

Recent Programs/Drivers installed:
Sony Acid(uninstalled)
Syntrillium(uninstalled)
Orion VST(uninstalled)
Right-click My Computer and open the PROPERTIES. Under the General tab what is the Processor speed and how much RAM does it SAY is fitted?

When the computer is re-booting tap the F8 key to go into safe mode. In the control panel go to System, Advanced, Start up & Recovery Settings... and Uncheck 'Automatically restart'.

Next time the computer fails you should get an error message showing on the screen.

Take careful note of it and post it here.

Run a memory disgnostic such as MemTest86 overnight and see if there are any errors being reported.

If there are then try re-seating your RAM module(s).

Make sure that you take proper anti-static MEASURES before touching any internals.

XP Clean Installing
XP Compatability Test
XP Partition Management
XP Installing Recovery Console

RAM Knowledge Base
RAM And What it Does
RAM Virtual Memory Paging
RAM Reseating & Fitting PDF File

Processor Temperatures
Service Pack Slipstreamer
Power Supply Wattage Calculator
Everest Home Edition Computer Diagnostic Program

EmpTemp
CCLeaner

User  Profile Hive Cleanup Service

ERUNT-NTREGOPT

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

TERABYTE

Powertoys/TweakUI

What does the events log report.

start /settings control panel

admin tools.

I can not start computer.  I GET message that "This PROGRAM has performed an illegal operation and will SHUTDOWN.  If the problem persists, contact the program vendor"

Details - EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module EXPLORER.EXE at

017F:00401F31.Registers:

EAX=00000000CS=017F

When does this error message occur?
What happened?
What version of Windows is installed?Windows 98

I was using internet and shutdown computer

While starting computer again, I started getting the message of Illegal Operation due to invalid page fault
See the following article: How to fix an invalid page faultHow to start computer -

Should I start it in safe mode by pressing F8 key?Please help to start my computer.

I can not start it in normal or safe mode.Please help to start my computer.

I can not start it in normal or safe mode.try the F5 key on BOOT.......chose the msdos prompt a:\>   then use this command scanreg/fix..........

hello, well this is my first time posting here. im a teen and i dont know a thing really about computers. i have windows xp and its kinda slow and freezes a LOT. how do i make it work faster and better. HELPPPPP! thanks.Do you have protection from viruses and Spyware? How do you connect to the internet? Dial-up? DSL? Other Hi-Speed? How much RAM do you have? Processor? When does it freeze? Random moments?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Hello gdownsu.

You'll have to tell us a bit more - like how much Ram you have, which anti-virus, firewall etc you have installed and for how long this slow-down has been happening & are you receiving any messages.  What kind of Internet connection do you have?  Are you running a pc or LAPTOP & which manufacturer.

There are lots of causes for a computer to run s-l-o-w including viruses, worms, trojans and simply not good enough hardware. PLEASE tell us what your pc consists of..

Thanks

Oh dear, Flame beat me to it, but you see gdownsu more than one asks for much the same info.Download & run ccleaner from
http://www.ccleaner.com
Download and run Easycleaner from
http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/ecleane.htm
Do a defrag.
Tell us what you have?....
Antivirus?
Antispyware/malware?
Firewall?

Oh dear, Flame & Dusty beat me to it. LOL!LOL  ... Slow TYPER   ... lol  (kidding lol )

[glb]Flame[/glb] 

Freeware...

AVG Free Home Edition Anti-Virus, SpyBot SD (but don't use the tea-timer feature) AdAware SE & SpywareBlaster, anti-Trojan defence.

User Profile Hive Cleanup Service from MS.

TweakUI for XP (speed up menu's, etc.)

ERUNT with NTREGOPT compresses registry and keeps a backup.

CCLeaner and EmpTemp to clear out obsolete files.

Everest Home Edition computer diagnostic program. Check your monitor refresh rate , as turning mine up from 60Hz to 85Hz improved my computer a ... lot ... with everything working smoother!

Run CheckDisk and Defrag weekly.

Anything else?

Anywhere from 512MB to 1024 MB of RAM is good. More if you need it for professional use.

So how does your computer compare?

XP Clean Installing
XP Compatability Test
XP Partition Management
XP Installing Recovery Console

RAM Knowledge Base
RAM And What it Does
RAM Virtual Memory Paging
RAM Reseating & Fitting PDF File

Processor Temperatures
Service Pack Slipstreamer
Power Supply Wattage Calculator
Everest Home Edition Computer Diagnostic Program

EmpTemp
CCLeaner

User  Profile Hive Cleanup Service

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

TERABYTE

Powertoys/TweakUISearch the forum and discover a million related topics.Mac Why not the Spybot Teatimer? Quote

... i have windows xp and its kinda slow and freezes a lot. how do i make it work faster and better. ...

Quick online scan...
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/

Download, install, update & run...
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Do you have a Firewall?

For about a month, month and a half my system worked fine. Then out of nowhere it started acting like it had picked up a virus. Programs crashed, I had popups, etc

I was unable to open Task Manager
I formatted my hard drive. After formatting and installing XP Home again, -AS SOON AS- Windows started up, it SAID that it had recovered from a serious error and that it had 159 CRITICAL system errors and told me to get a registry fixer.

I obtained Registry Mechanic and ran it. It told me that I had a corrupted registry and that it would fix it,.

It did little good. Programs still either crashed or refused to install at all citing numerous errors each time.

I tried running multiple spyware/virus scanning and removing utilities but each time they eaither detect nothing or detect a minor problem and tell me that they fix it but I am still having the same exact problems of programs crashing or not installing at all.

Registry mechaning still constantly detects corrupted registry files.

I have formatted multiple times and each time Windows installs, it tells me that there is a currupted registry and I still have the software crash/refusal to install problems

I run registry mechanic every so often and it always tells me I have errors and that it fixes the errors but still no improvement in my system.

Just today I opened the system up, removed the ram and CR2032 battery on the mobo and replaced them.

Since doing this, I tried to format again but my Windows CD is not autodetected when the system reboots even though I have the boot order set to boot from CD first

I am at my wits end. This is a brand new COMPUTER not even three months old. I am ready to try anything. Please, please, PLEASE, any advice would be greatly aappreciatedWell when you reformat the computer you shouldn't ahve registry errors because you have erased everything and clean them all... Are you sure you reformated and not reinstall windows. Well In case you did try http://www.killdisk.com to reformat your computer again as soon as you are done http://www.bootdisk.com to get a startupdisk. I only know windows98se startup commands so lets go with that. Once you get into DOS you can type C:/ [enter] then from C:/> use these commands fdisk.exe if you get an error then thats fine just change it back to A:/ then use FORMAT C: /s that should convert your hard drive to FAT32 You can cahnge it to NTFS on windows setup. As soon as your done run scandisk.exe that should check for errors. That should be how its done and there shouldn't be any registry errors

It would be more helpful if you can name some registry errors you have
You said,

I obtained Registry Mechanic and ran it. It told me that I had a corrupted registry and that it would fix it,.

You might like to try ASO Win Registery Optimizer from
http://www.winaso.com/ I found this to far better than Registery Mechanic, it must worth a try.

Quick update here. Eventually my system did recognize the XP INstall CD and I formatted yet again though I am still having the exact same problem.

Quote

Well when you reformat the computer you shouldn't ahve registry errors because you have erased everything and clean them all... Are you sure you reformated and not reinstall windows.

Well In case you did try http://www.killdisk.com to reformat your computer again as soon as you are done http://www.bootdisk.com to get a startupdisk. I only know windows98se startup commands so lets go with that. Once you get into DOS you can type C:/ [enter] then from C:/> use these commands fdisk.exe if you get an error then thats fine just change it back to A:/ then use FORMAT C: /s that should convert your hard drive to FAT32 You can cahnge it to NTFS on windows setup. As soon as your done run scandisk.exe that should check for errors. That should be how its done and there shouldn't be any registry errors.

It discovered 108 errors

Uriel, I had a problem like this and it was a ram issue.   You said you took out bios battery & ram & replaced them, did you take them out & reinstall them or replace with new (or otherwise known to be working components)?

I guess the key issue would be if you noticed errors while installing windows, I did have errors while installing & then also running windows,

 the ram didn't match the board, got better ram.   I'm thinking this might be the issue because you said '-AS SOON AS-' windows started.

The other thing (like Mac said) would be to unplug your internet cable as you're installing.   Sometimes once they've got your IP, you'll get hacked even before you get to the desktop.   The network IS running before you get to desktop.

Hey guys,


Now i have had this prob for some months now and i have been making due with it but i cant be bothered now!

Say when i was installing BF1942 4 days ago. The cd would not auto run i had to go into the cd and explore it then run the auto run.

Its the same with other games and movies and stuff.


I must of disabled the auto run some how.

How do i turn it back on?

Thanks


Ross
device manager/select the cd-rom/properties/settings tab/auto insert notification.Thanks,

But tell me, im a bit off tonight. Where can i find the device manager?

RossRight-click on My Computer and click on Properties. Click on the hardware tab, and click on device manager... Get some sleep Ross lol  

[glb]Flame[/glb]Thats the stuff!

Seems to work now thanks.


Good idea flame im off to bed l

RossI have this same problem, but was so embarrassed I had to wait for someone else to post before I spoke up.  

So how do you do it in XP ?TY Annoyances.org

Windows XP - SOLUTION 1
Right-click on the drive icon for your CD drive, CD recorder, or DVD drive, and select Properties.
Choose the AutoPlay tab, and choose the desired action for each type of CD. For example, choose Music CD, then click Select an action to perform, then select Take no action.

Windows XP - Solution 2
Obtain and install TweakUI (part of the PowerToys for Windows XP package), and then start TweakUI.
Expand the My Computer branch, then the AutoPlay branch, and then select Drives.
Turn off the checkbox NEXT to each drive letter for which you want AutoPlay disabled.
Windows 2000/XP
Run the Registry Editor (REGEDIT.EXE).
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdrom.
Double-click the Autorun value, and type 0 for its value. (If it's not there, create it by selecting EDIT -> New -> DWORD Value, and typing "Autorun" for its name.)
You MAY have to log out and then log back in for this change to take effect.

Note: With this solution, Windows will no longer be notified when you insert a new CD. To make sure the correct icon and title for the CURRENT CD are displayed in My Computer and Explorer, press F5 to refresh the window. ;DHopester you wussy


I'm getting therapy.Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Services/Shell Hardware Detection/Return this service to Automatic

Please help me! I need to format my COMPUTER but when i START and try to go into bios as nornam (PRESSING DELETE as prompted) I just get a black SCREEN with a little flashing line at the top left! I have tried all i can think of i need help urgently Is that you, Flame?

my computer seems to have a built in on off switch, sometimes late at NIGHT my computer turns itself on. and it does this at various times, But, usually after 1 AM and sometimes it will stay on for 10 min. and sometimes 5HRS. this morning it turned on at 4AM and scandisk started and LOCKED the computer up. so it didn't shut downSee to it that the BIOS is properly configured.

Okay. my little brother's PC laptop has issues.  

Dell Latitude P3 processor Windows 2000professional.

I have a laptop identical to it and mine does not have the problem. Sometimes his computer does not let you choose a drive to save to or OPEN from because it gives you no drives in the pull-down list.  

Problem mostly noticed when floppy drive is in, but not usually when CD drive is there.

Neither machine is connected to the internet so we're pretty sure that it isn't viruses.You can not see the drives in My Computer?They show up there, just not when you're in an application and you go to save your work, the stupid little pull-down menu thing that SAYS c: doesn't say anything. it doesn't happen all the time, but RANDOMLY and unpredictably. usually they come back if you try 2 or three times or whatever. I fixed it once, but don't remember what I did. :-/ If you fixed it once, can you remember what caused it to happen?nope. never knew the cause. but i did something (don't know what) and it fixed it. but you gotta fix it every time it does it cause it does it again eventually even if you fix it.  :-/Have you looked for the latest Windows 2000 updates? PERHAPS a fix is included.But how come his computer does it, when my machine is fine? our laptops are identical. User ABUSE?Is there something we can do to fix this (without having to download an update via modem connection and running up the phone bill)?f8 on boot.........chose last good config........try another fdrive caddy.......pins maybe worn out..We thought of that, and put my drive in his machine, but his machine did the same thing. and my machine did NOT have ANY problems with his drive. Quote

We thought of that, and put my drive in his machine, but his machine did the same thing. and my machine did NOT have ANY problems with his drive.

Not sure how it should be configured. . .but i can check the settings and get back to you tomorrow. . .