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the RECYCLE bin got deleted. can i get it back?You can USE system RESTORE (XP only) back to a date when you LAST had it.

OR

Check out this link to build it yourself:

http://www.iamnotageek.com/a/62-p1.php

Good luck.

i've recently downloaded a film onto my pc and whilst trying to watch it using windows media player the message[your computer is running low on memory, quit other programms and try again], so i quit all the other programms and when i tried again and again the message kept appearing. I have also recently brought the computer package nero 6 reloaded to which i have managed to burn SEVERAL films onto dvd but now i keep getting a message on that program as well sayingthat i am low on memory i have tried deleting some of the films i have stored on my computer but it does nothing to help with either problem

Diagnose/troubleshooting:

contact you as i am very new to computers and otherwise wouldnt know where to staKapil Goondli........

I am surprised that your able to use that pc .......with all your issues ......

Today 6.28 pm Trojan problems
             6.30 pm scanner problem
             6.35 pm Speaker problem
             6.37 pm Add a contact
             6.39 pm Wont start
             6.40 pm Wont boot
             6.43 pm colour problem
             6.47 pm Memory issue

Perhaps you could give us an explanation .........
or are you trying to yank someones chain.

Cheers

dl65  
What are the current system specifications and what is the maximum amount of RAM that will fit into your mainboard? Quote

........as well sayingthat i am low on memory i have tried deleting some of the films i have stored on my computer but it does nothing to help with either problem...........

I keep getting a SXS.DLL: Syntax error in manifest or policy file "C\$Win_NT$-LS\I386\asms\1000\MSFT\Windows\GDIPLUS.Man on line 4."

"A components file does not match the VERIFICATION information present in the component manifest"

OK I just installed a factory fresh  Hitachi Travelstar 40gb HARD drive, did the fdisk and format. Scandisk shows no errors or bad sectors.

TRIED the hard drive on a second identical machine and got the same error.

This is frustrating

Its a new AUG '04 version of XP Pro, full install

I do not believe that its reading the file.more info ......upgrade or new install winxp.....home or pro??or its it file coruption>>>http://dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?gdiplusnew install of XP Pro, aug 04 version

been THINKING that the DVD-Rom isn't reading the disk correctly, but then I tried it on another machine using a CD-Rom and still got the error

All of a sudden, internet explorer keeps giving me the "page cannot be displayed" page. My internet works fine, because I am posting this using Netscape. It is strange, on my other COMPUTER (same wireless NETWORK) internet explorer doesn't work either. But netscape does. Then I HIT "restore defaults" in the properties, but they didn't do anything. I tried REINSTALLING, but they still don't work. I don't know why internet explorer can't detect my network settings. I don't remember making any changes. Any help is appreciated.Go to IE>File and make sure the Work Offline option is not ticked.Nope, not ticked. This is REALLY strange, I think this happened about two days after installing Windows Media Player 10 on my XP computer and Windows Media Player 9 on my windows 98 computer. The thing is, I used windows media player ten with the internet. I think internet explorer didn't work before installing windows media player 9 on my windows 98 computer.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378

...I want to erase the hard drive....

...I want to erase my personal stuff, Computer_Commando....

I am getting a new computer shipped to me in about five days, and I have a few questions.  The computer will be a Dell Dimension 4700 Series, Intel Pentium 4 Processor, 80 GB ATA  hard drive, and 512 MB DDR2 at 400 MHz, with Windows XP.  This is a birthday gift to me from a friend. My present computer is only 10GB hard drive (with only 3.83 GB remaining), and it has Windows Professional SP2, with IE6SP2.  I will be giving my old one away to a family member, and I want to erase the hard drive, but not sure of the best way to do it (have not done it before)  On A CD-R, I have saved My Documents, My Favorites, and Registry Mechanic.  Do I need to save more items?

Also, when I get the new one, will I be able to copy to my new hard drive what is on the CD-R?   When the hard drive is erased, will that also erase everything in my Hot Mail and Yahoo Mail, or will everything be intact when I sign on from the new computer?

I tried to find, on this site, about erasing the hard drive, but I did not find anything for Windows XP.   I would get "Nothing Found".  (Maybe I used the wrong words.)

I have a CD with Windows XP Professional SP1.(Put on for me by a computer tech)  Will I be able to change the Windows XP, on the new computer, to the Windows Professional XP SP1 and then download SP2 from Windows Update?

Thank you

Anna Ruth

this is happening straight after i restored my computer with my ADVENT System Recovery Disk.
I INSTALLED bearshare. after i restart my computer it doesnt work anymore.
I Installed Morpheus. after i restarted my computer it doesnt work anymore
I Installed Delta Force 2. after i restarted my computer IT doesnt work anymore
I installed Call Of Duty:UO. everytime i join a GAME then pick a side,it crashes.
My itunes or quickplayer dont work after i restart my computer either.

I done a virus scan and there ISNT anything big enough to worry about. Quote

I done a virus scan and there isnt anything big enough to worry about.

I have OE SET up with two identities and each has their own email address.  My email has been showing up in my husband's inbox, even though his email address is DIFFERENT.  When I check the properties of the incoming message, it is correctly addressed to my email address.  What is causing it to be ROUTED to his inbox??

Diagnose/troubleshooting:

CHECKED to ensure that the email was PROPERLY addressed.Make sure that message forwarding is not enabled on OE and on your rpovider for the E-Mail account...

[glb]Flame[/glb]

Hi EVERYONE,

How do I make a bootable DOS floppy disk in WIN2K?

Thanks in advance

Siu-ah
insert disk, right CLICK on floppy icon, format, format as ms boot disk

Hello All..

I have a PROGRAM "Greenstone Digital Library 2.60" that will only allow Administrator to create a databases and standrad user can open the program but can not create a new DATABASE...

I have that I can WIRTE a "RUN AS" patch so that anytime a standard user START the program its think it as Administrator and allow them access to create databese..

How do U write a "RUN AS" Patch and where do U put it.

Thank You All..

I seem to have picked up the lexplorer worm.  I believe it was picked up by my son downloading music. I can only get online through aol although my roadrunner (cable hookup) is still working. My internet explorer will not come up at all and when I hit ctrl alt dlt it shows that lexplorer is not responding.  I have run MCAfee, aol spyware, spybot, and adaware numerous TIMES. The spyware programs each time pick up numerous items but the full virus programs say there is NOTHING there.  My system continuously shows as overloaded and UNABLE to open things (ie mail) but my system shows that I am using LESS that 30% of my space.

Additional information:

I use roadrunner which is a division of TimeWarner for an isp but ALSO us aol.

Diagnose/troubleshooting:

AOL helpline, McFee, spybot, adaware, stinger

i'm TRYING to install a game that has WORKED on this computer before. i'm getting a WARNING
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT  the system file is SUITABLE for running MS-DOS and microsoft windows applications. any helpful ideas is appreciated.Assuming you are on Windows XP, at the command prompt type

copy c:\windows\repair\autoexec.nt c:\windows\system32\

then press enter.  Your problem should GO away.

When I click on startup I have several shortcuts shown on the left side.  WINDOWS keeps adding shortcuts as I use programs and I have to keep deleting them as soon there is a message that there is no more room on the starup MENU.  

Those that I want there I "pin" to the startup and don't want windows to add any.  How can I stop this from happening?chose when downloading/installing software..............no short-cuts....more info on system..........silly question......winxp.........Registry Settings for the Start Menu in Windows XPI went to that site and I'm not sure I understand.  I don't know what "Group Policy Editor" is.  

The registry entry info is a little confusing to me.  Do I put "NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList" under name  and "REG_DWORD" under TYPE and under DATA enter 0?HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer.  

Add a new key by the name "NoResolveTrack" (without quotes) and sets its value to 1.

Hi, I've tried running MSN Messenger with voice commo and it wouldn't WORK, but the person I was trying it with said they could do it with other people. It does the same thing with programs like Teamspeak and Roger Wilco. No one can CONNECT with me, but I can connect to other people's programs. I INITIALLY thought it was my firewall, but I tried shutting it down and still couldn't connect. Seems like some port on Windows won't LET anyone get in. I'm all out of idea's here and any help would be appreciated.

I have 3 computers; A,B,and C. All are running Win98SE.
A&C are connected through a DSL Router, with an Ethernet cable and an Adapter Card  in each computer (not  USB). B is connected to A with an Ethernet cable and a 2ND adapter card in A , and one in B.
The network is known to A  as consisting of B & C; but from B only A is known, and from C only A is known
I can share files, etc, from A with both B & C. I can share files from C only with A. I can share files from B only with A
How do I make C aware of B, and B aware of C?
I don't believe this is a firewall problem.
TomNo it is not a firewall problem.  Basically your A computer is acting as a router(not a hub) and SINCE you have given it no additional information it keeps the 2 networks seperate.

Now on NT Server etc, you can set it up to pass through the computer.  I don't know of a way to do that on 98 as it was never intended as a server.  

Probably the easiest and least frustrating solution would be to purchase an inexpensive hub at your local computer store (some are less than $20.00) and plug them all into the hub which should plug into your DSL router.

Other than that we are talking about static IP addresses with multiple static routes and multiple gateways which can GET troublesome on 98.Connect everything through the router then use NETBUI for file and print sharing.Gussery's reply was about what I expected. I thought it was worth it to ask the question, though.
Because of geographical limitations, 2K DUMMY's solution is not practicable, though I'm sure it would work.
Thanks for the ideas.
Tom

ok. so .

the computer will not recognize the cd rom under a windows enviroment, so simple ANSWER-- " get drivers"

yea, but   1: dont know what kind of drivers i need
and          2:there is another peice of this puzzle

on bootup the BIOS recognizes the CD roms and loads (?)drivers(?) for them, and they will work in DOS.

AND

if i STARTUP windows, log off onto msdos mode, access the CD drives (which work in dos) then RESTART windows, the CD drives work FINE.

so i thought "ill Format! Reinstall! and it will work FINE"
so i formated, reinstalled (from dos, worked fine) but now when windows runs, it finds my new hardware on startup and tries to load drivers from *drumroll* the CD ROM that it STILL DOES NOT recoginize!!

please, does this sound familiar to anyone? is there a simple answer? am i fooked?

--DanWhat CD-ROM are you USING to load the drivers from?

when I try and dl anything an error message comes up "you do not have ACCESS to make the required system configuration modifications. PLEASE rerun this installation from an ADMINISTRATORS account" this is a PERSONAL computer. I'm running windows me and it's driving me nuts! Can any one help?Is this your pc......?? Scan for bugs///////reboot pc and try again to delete file/folder.....options..
More info on software used.......like firewalls//internet explorer ........etc....i have internet explorer 6.o.
have avg virus scan. and YES it's my pc. i've tried scanning for bugs. rebooting the likes and still nothing.this problem came about about a month ago previous to this no problems. with everything i was running. just came out of the blue.

My monitor is flashing pink can some one tell me what it is? Have these individuals been near your COMPUTER at any given time?

Questions:

1. When has the problem first occured?
2. What type of monitor do you have?
3. What is your system CONFIGURATION?
4. Are there items with magnetic properties in the VICINITY?

Suggestions:

1. Degauss your monitor
2. REINSTALL videocard drivers
3. Reconfigure colour SCHEMES

how do you stop the type over lapping in internet explorer
when I open a page all the type sits on top on eachother and I have no viruses ThanksDoes this happen on all websites that you visit?

[glb]FLAME[/glb]more info on system USED...........YES it happens on every site visited Running Windows XP HOME

i would like to know how i can share my printer on a network so that every system on my net work can see the printerAssumiing you are USING a MS OS  you can go to Start /  SETINGS / control Panel / printers and  look at the settings there for for printer sharing on a network.

Not much HELP but *censored*  it's late here and I've had a few beers.

Just look at yr settings for it OK. It's not DIFFICULT. Printer settings. Might have to go to 'Advanced" or SOMETHING eqaully fearsome..............mthank u .i think it worked.

I despise Windows. I don't what to do. I was having "UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" blue screen problems and figured out how to "fix" it here, but sll that did was ut me a few months into the past. Files I've downloaded in the past few months are GONE(files I've deleted from the past are back). The wallpaper and user icon I had just yesterday are gone and ones I had sometime in the past are back. The driver for my wireless card is gone. I lost everything of recent EVENTS that matters. Months of anything and everything I've done is lost forever. There are no system restore points and no PLACES to return to on the backup drive using Retrospect. Nothing. It's all gone. It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever in any way at all. I don't know what to do with myself. It's a hopeless cause, isn't it?...figured out how to "fix" it here, but *all that did was *put...Jacob Gall.......LOL it probably doesn't like you either by the sounds of it .......What Operating system are you using......and have you been applying the system restore in an effort to fix your issues ?


dl65  

XP Pro. No restore points.Jacob Gall.......Did you have system restore shut off and more important what happened yesterday ?


dl65  System restore was off because it caused me major problems in the past.

I loaded about a gig of music into iTunes from CD's yesterday.  :-/Have you scanned for:

• Viruses
  
• Trojan Horses
  
• Spyware
  

I just build a new computer from parts i bought. I keep getting errors trying to install games and basically anything anything else that can be installed by the CDrom drive. The errors change if i try a different program. I tried a COUPLE of Cd drives and the same errors occur. I treid 2 different installatons of windws XP and home versions and same issue. i dont get it.. if its a hardware issue i dont think i would be able to install windows XP. HELP!!!!! Questions:

1. Does this concern a legal copy of Windows XP?
2. Have you formatted the Hard Disk Drive before (re-)installing Windows XP?
3. What kind of errors occur?

Suggestions:

1. Assign your ACCOUNT moderator abilities.
-- Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Accounts

1: This is a legal copy of XP i am using.
2: I formated the Drive with the Software that came with the drive each time before installing the OS
3: The error changes for every program tried. The most common issue SEEMS to be a corrupt installation FILE but i know the software works from previous installs on other computers. Quote

2: I formated the Drive with the Software that came with the drive each time before installing the OS
3: The error changes for every program tried. The most common issue seems to be a corrupt installation file but i know the software works from previous installs on other computers.

How can I do a Scanreg for XP?Do you wish to edit your registry or scan your registry for faulty entries?

Choice #1:

1. Start
2. Run
3. Type regedit

Choice #2.

You will have to FIND a registry scanner either through word of mouth or through GOOGLE.

-- I have used Registry FIRST Aid in the PAST and I was quite satisfied with it.

Registry First Aid Product Details
I've used RegCleaner, and it's free.  http://www.majorgeeks.com/download460.html.  If you NEED additional help, you can reach me at ResourcePC.

Dave

Hello,

I am attempting to use a different keyboard than what came with my computer (Dell Dimension 4500) but when I start up my computer the first keystroke I type FREEZES both the mouse and keyboard.  Can someone please tell me what I need to do to use this new keyboard?

(the keyboard i am trying to use is a PS/2 SGI from germany (with german key layout) model no. 6512-BN)

Thanksyour video card does not like the german keyboard??why not change your old keyboard language!i'm very close to doing just that,

however i am trying to find a way to get some use out of the hunk of plastic and wire i just spent my money on

and also the german keyboard has an additional COLUMN of keys that american ones don't and regardless of how i make the layout it will not be the same as the german layout because those keys are physically not there

and i also just enjoy the novelty of having the real thingoh yea, i also meant to add that i know the keyboard itself is fine because when i'm running my computer and plug the new keyboard in it works fine, every feature and function works perfectly.  it's only when i attempt to startup my computer with the new keyboard PLUGGED in that it freezes up.  search makers website for drivers>>http://web.mit.edu/atic/www/tools/techno.html

winxp is using pnp.........plug and play drivers:) ok ^hth^

I'm currently running Windows XP home edition (service pack 2 installed). DVD's have normally played fine for me, but now I'm having a problem with the DVD 'skipping'. Every 40 seconds to a minute it'll jump ahead a few seconds... Needless to say, this gets very annoying.

I have tried several different programs, including windows media player, realone, interactive, powerdvd, etc. All of them do the same thing. I've also ruled out the possability that it is a hardware problem.

I'm stumped... It's always worked fine on my computer, but it just started doing this about a week ago. Anybody have an idea what's going on?atl220....... Have you tried .......completely uninstalling the DVD player .......physically unplugging it .......removing its DRIVERS and then rebooting .........make sure theres no referance to it anywhere and then shut down ..... plug the IDE and power cables back in ....start up and let windows find the new hardware , install the drivers and when you get the message that it has been successfully installed try it and see if it still skips ?

let us know

dl65  Have you thought of cleaning the lense?Thankyou for your recommendations. I felt somewhat stupid having not thought of those things. I did each of them... I cleaned the lense, and I removed the drive completely from the computer, and made sure that the computer had completely removed it. Regardless, these things have not fixed the skipping problem. I have tried several dvd's with it, as well as normal music cd's. The problem persists.That was just me by the way. FORGOT to log in. As a side note, the problem is not only on my dvd drive, it is also on my other drive, which is a cd-rw.Questions:

1. Do you experience other problems with your computer?
2. When has the problem first started?

Suggestions:

• Scan for Viruses
  
• Scan for Trojan Horses
  
• Scan for Spyware
  

Hi, My comp crashed. So i wiped everything and reinstalled Windows ME. Everything is fine except when i try most links all i get is a blank white page, also a lot of pics have that red x instead of the image. Before it crashed i gould get every link i CLICKED on.  I am using IE. Tia.Reset your Internet settings to their default status.

Follow these steps:

1. Go to Start
2. Configuration
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Click on the Advanced tab.
6. Click on the 'Default settings' button.
Quote

Reset your Internet settings to their default status.

Follow these steps:

1. Go to Start
2. Configuration
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Click on the Advanced tab.
6. Click on the 'Default settings' button.

I am currently trying to setup a home network. The machine show green lights on both adaptors. The hardware setup is a patch cable with a crossover adaptor. The main computer is running XP home and the secondary computer 98SE. The network does not work on IPX/SPX either. Firewalls are off.

Ping Results:

Win XP Machine (192.168.0.1)

127.0.0.1 - OK
localhost - OK
192.168.0.2 - OK
192.168.0.1 - Request Timed Out

Win 98 Machine (192.168.0.2)

127.0.0.1 - OK
localhost - OK
192.168.0.2 - OK
192.168.0.1 - Request Timed Out
Just for fun, what is your subnet mask on both machines.  

It is obvious the XP home computer does not want to play.....Both computers are subnet 255.255.255.0Are these fixed addresses or are you allowing the XP machine to act as a DHCP server?Both are static IP addresses. DHCP didn't work when I tried it.Why dont you slap windows 98 on the XP computer.

or upgread the 98.

is SP2 installed?

Just to clarify that everything is correct, could you please place the output of your ipconfig /all on your XP BOX into this topic?I don't really have access to the machine but I remember the ipconfig output had the local address as ::frioh:029 or SOMETHING like that...

Changing operating systems is not an option.I have a combination of Win98 and XP systems on my home network. They always worked WELL with each other untill I installed SP2 on the XP machine.  Every few days I would have to remove the NIC from device manager and let windows redetect it and then it would work again for a while.  After doing some RESEARCH on forums like this one I swapped the NIC and the problem was solved. Apparently some realtek cards have issues with SP2. Maybe downloading the latest driver would have worked too but I didn't think to try that. Anyway, I don't know what brand NIC you have or if you have installed SP2 but I just thought I'd throw that out there.I should know better,

192.168.0.1 - Request Timed Out, means it does not know how to get there, you need to check the subnet mask, in this case class C: 255.255.255.0 and the gateway, add your main computer's ip address as gateway to itself and 192.168.0.2, it should be able to find the way back.

Know Better:

This is right from the mouth of Gates' geeks:

"Ping the IP address of the local computer to verify that the computer was correctly added to the network. If the routing table is correct, this procedure just forwards the packet to the loopback address of 127.0.0.1. To do this, type the following command: ping IP address of local host If the loopback test succeeds but you cannot ping the local IP address, there may be an issue with the routing table or with the network adapter driver."

You may check it out here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314067

Check the routing table and the NIC driver.

Regards,
DocInfo>>http://www.wown.com/articles_tutorials/nethood.html

type the command net in the msdos/ cmd propmt..what router are you using.........??is the isp having problems?Know Better:

You may type the route command at the command prompt (click Start > Run and type cmd and click OK).  Instructions for troubleshooting the routing table using this command are here:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/ServerHelp/dfc5383f-5ec0-4a0f-96da-acee2da3ac2f.mspx

Hope that helps,
DocKnow Better:

One more thing you might try is the pathping command.  From the XP DESKTOP, open the command prompt window and type pathping 192.168.0.2 and press enter, or type pathping remote host name and press enter.

If, for example, your computer names are Win98 and WinXP, you may see this:

Tracing route to win98 [192.168.0.2]
over a maximum of 30 hops:
 0  winxp.mshome.net [192.168.0.1]
 1  win98.mshome.net [192.168.0.2]

Computing statistics for 25 seconds...

In this case, pathping is more helpful ping or tracert because it shows the IP address of the local host.  If the IP address for the Windows XP computer is not 192.168.0.1, then this explains why pinging that address would not work.

If pathping fails to show the IP address of the local host then i'd recommend checking the drivers for the NIC and also trying the advice posted above by others.

Regards,
Doc

I have windows xp PRO but because I don't have a phone I am not on internet.  If I install sp 2 will I benefit from it or should I just leave it ALONE?  I also recently setup my computer to by pass log on but all my computer does is "starting windows" and that is it. It just won't start so I am trying to figure out how to change it back and if I restore as I deleted a lot of stuff to get more room I don't want all that stuff back on so could someone please try to help me.For Service Pack 2, bit's your call... SP2 does more than protect you.. It also helps Windows by making it more stable or at least it's supposed to), and some other adjustments. You can get by without it, so this is optional... As far as the other issue... Can you get into safe MODE? Last known good config?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Did you register Windows? Doesn't m$oft make it go into limited after a certain amount of boots if it isnt registered?Good observation Sean ..........

DL65  A very good observation INDEED... What's your say Nancy?

[glb]Flame[/glb]sp2 is not needed if not networked.........is its networked?By holding the shift key while loading I was able to get towelcome screen, then by-passing log-on then to desktop which I was quite glad about BUT really I shouldn't have to do this plus thanks for info about sp 2 as because I use this computer as a pc I took networking off.  I know it is optional but should I add it or not!! This computer was given to me and about registering windows how do I tell as I think it was registered under the person's name as I ahve booted numerous times.  What do yo mean by m$oft limited?  I cannot go into safe mode by holding F8 key as all I get is "stuck key" Sorry for taking so long getting back at you as I was away.more info on system. make model and......Question is the pc running ok......>>>........and has for the reg bit.......>>if its not on the net ......>.m$oft are not that good.......all my pcs run without the reg bit!.......and they are legal! options are giving when installing windows??

Hi all. I'm RUNNING Windows XP SP1, the version that I purchased with my machine (not PIRATED), and I'm trying to INSTALL updates and SP2. When I click on Windows Update in the Control Panel, I get an error message that the page can't be displayed. When I connect directly to microsoft.com, click on Updates, and choose Express Install, it searches for about 3 or 4 minutes, then returns the following error message: Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested page. Spyware and Virus checks are all negative. I have high speed internet, and no problems elsewhere on the web. Any suggestions? Thanks.DabbaDoo......Have a read ....this maybe your problem
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=830086


Let US know

dl65  Have you tried to update from Safe Mode with Networking enabled?

Press F8 whilst booting to DISCOVER this option.

I installed SP2 on a Windows XP machine the other day, but now I can't get on the internet. So I decided to unistall SP2. Everything seemed ok, but I still can't get on the internet. I also found out that the computer doesn't have a IP address or a subnet mask anymore. Still h as a DHCP IP, Default Gateway IP, and the DNS IP, but no IP for the computer or subnet. I tried to release/renew, but that didn't work. When trying to renew, it said something like "an error as occured cannot find file specified." Also when SP2 was installed the Security Center service, never started. I went to services, and try to start it manual but nothing happened. It tried to start then errored out saying it couldn't be established. It's running a DSL connection. I EVEN tried to reset the modem,nothing happend. I think SP2 didn't like that machine.

Any Ideas? I need to fix this asap.  SP2 probably took some files with it that you might have needed.... Was it's firewall on block all?

[glb]Flame[/glb] QUOTE

I also found out that the computer doesn't have a IP address or a subnet mask anymore. Still h as a DHCP IP, Default Gateway IP, and the DNS IP, but no IP for the computer or subnet.

When i ATTEMPT to restart in safemode with my windows XP i press f8 to go to the boot MENU but INSTEAD i receive a menu reading "select first boot device" followed by all my drives and no matter which one i select it boots normally. how can i get to safe mode?When you have SELECTED your boot device continue tapping F8

Good luck

When I go to the start menu and click the turn off computer icon, it takes about 3 minutes for it to come up with the 3 options. Any Help?Robby..... I would be running some type of anti spyware software ........ And try deleting the COOKIES , temp and history files .......... OPEN Ie and click on tools/Internet options ......general tab ......then click on delete cookies , delete files and then clear history ...then apply and ok .

dl65  Robby:

These Microsoft Web pages have some good steps for troubleshooting SHUTDOWN problems:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308029

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;313290&spid=1173&sid=1192

If you have a BROADBAND (DSL or cable) connection, you might want to just watch the Microsoft WebCast on the topic at this link:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326841

If you haven't already installed Service Pack 2, i'd recommend trying that after you try all of DL's suggestions.  See this link:

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;320008&spid=1173&sid=1192

Regards,
Doc

???pardon my ignorance but im using corel word PERFECT 8 (on a RELATIVES computer) and when i GO to open a document on my disc a window POPS up with that says: convert file format.  it has: ms word for window 97 (the program i USED to write it i guess) highlited.  i click okay and then another window pops up saying: unknown file format.
how can i open my file, thanks.Ryan:

Try this:

Right-click on the WordPerfect document file and choose Open With and then WordPerfect.

That might do it.

Regards,
Doc

I am trying to boot from the WinXP CD in order to do a repair (I am getting the NTLDR not found message). The boot rpocess starts and I get to the blue screen that SAYS Windows Setup at the TOP. Then things freeze and it sits like this forever. I have tried 2 different WinXP CDs and both my CD drives with the same results. Any ideas? Any other ways to fix the NTLDR not found message? I have SP2 installed. Thanks.Verify that there is not a floppy DISK in the drive, that will cause the error too on bootup.  If there is one, remove it.  Otherwise, try the steps below:

Insert the Windows XP bootable CD into the computer.
When PROMPTED to press any key to boot from the CD, press any key.

Once in the Windows XP setup menu press the "R" key to repair Windows.

Log into your Windows installation by pressing the "1" key and pressing enter.

You will then be prompted for your administrator password, enter that password.

Copy the file to the root directory of the primary hard disk. In the below example we are copying these files from the CD-ROM drive letter "D". This letter may be different on your computer.

copy d:\i386\ntldr c:\

Once this file has been successfully copied, remove the CD from the computer and reboot.

If you need additional help, you can reach me at ResourcePC.

DaveThank you! I would never have thought to look for a floppy in A:, but there it was. May blessings shower on you!
<---- Applauds Dave  



Good call, man! and welcome to the forum.

Hi, i downloaded a game today and it said inorder to play it i NEEDED to download Intel GRAPHICS! So STUPIDLY i did, and when i was installing it said if i wanted to OVERWRITE the newer version i already had in my computer and install the OLDER version and i stupidly pressed yes. but i was still unable to play the game, and once again i stupidly uninstalled the Intel Graphic. Then this box started to pop up and it said "The file 'wADV07nt.sys Intel(R)AIM Drivers TV Disk is needed, Type the path where the file is found. there was already a link tht went into windows and to where the file is supose to beh so i pressed "ok" but nothing happened. When i press cancel it just pops up right after! HELP!!!  


1. Download the latest drivers from the manufacturers website.
2. Uninstall the drivers you have overwritten
3. Optional: Clean registry
4. Reinstall drivers you have removed.

Important:

• Scan for Spyware
  
• Scan for Viruses
  
• Scan for Trojan Horses
  

1. I tried to run Nero Start Smart but it says there are files missing, please reinstall nero. I cannot because it does not show in the add/remove programs list.

2. The dragging to the cd drive worked ok but I cannot see how much room is on the CD.

While using Avast FREE antivirus and Windows firewall, I wished to turn off all functions of ZoneAlarm Security Suite without uninstalling ZoneAlarm.  To do this, I right clicked the ZoneAlarm  icon on the system tray then clicked Shutdown ZoneAlarm Security Suite.  However, when the computer was restarted ZoneAlarm also restarted. 

To prevent this, I WENT to the startup tab of the System Configuration Utility which contained a ticked startup item zlclient.  I unticked this but after restarting the computer this item appeared ticked.

I then opened the folder C:\WINDOWS\tasks which contained nothing related to ZoneAlarm.  I then looked in C:\ Documents and Settings\User Name\START Menu\Programs\Startup which again contained nothing to do with ZoneAlarm.

I also opened the text file C:\WINDOWS\win.ini but I do not understand it

I gather that this problem may be solved by editing the registry but I do not know how to do this.

My operating system is Windows XP with Service Pack 2.  The ZoneAlarm Security Suite version number is 9.1.008.000.

The solution to this problem would be much appreciated
1) Msconfig is a diagnostic utility. It should not be used to make permanent changes to startup processes.
2) There is probably a setting in Zone Alarm preferences / options to start with Windows. Check for that option before doing anything else.
3) If you can't find any other way, download and run Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel (http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml) and uncheck any Zone Alarm Entries.

However, if you are not going to run ZA, why not just uninstall it? Also, on a totally separate note, you should update XP to SP3.Start Up Cop might be helpful. Trial version.
http://download.cnet.com/Startup-Cop-Pro/3000-2344_4-50213.htmlMike Lin's Startup CPL is Free and not a trial version and would make a far better choice...The ZoneAlarm user interface does include a box to be ticked for ZoneAlarm to start when  windows starts. I missed this when first exploring the interface.  I "unticked" this box and the next time I started my computer the ZoneAlarm icon was absent from the system tray.

Thank you AllanNot the end of the story!  While ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite was apparently shut down, I received a message from Zone LABS, or from its parent company, Check Point, stating that the website I was visiting might be a phishing site.  This possibility is CONCERNING but the fact that the message could be given suggests that ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite had not been completely shut down notwithstanding other evidence that it had been, and remained, shut down.

I bought my Dad an external hard drive to back up his complete computer. I backed up his computer when I installed the external hard drive. He has XP pro. I looked under the back up utility but I couldn't find an automatic backup provision. Is there one in XP pro and if there isn't one is there software I can purchase for him to automatically back up hid system.There is a backup utility, but most USERS don't like it. Instead they use either a free utility or a  product you buy.
The explains the built-in utility.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions
My recommendation, if you want to use it, is to try to backup just a few files, maybe some music. Then experiment to see what happens if you delete a file and then try to bring it back. This helps you UNDERSTAND some of the strange terminology they use. Once you understand it, you can set up an automatic backup.
I recommend Macrium Reflect. Everyone should use Disk Imaging Software on a regular basis. The best of breed is ACRONIS True Image, but it's not free. Macrium is the best free alternative (www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp)Hi

Everybody seems to have a FAVOURITE and mine is Paragon drive backup. There is a free version without scheduler. But both the buy and free version backup in the back ground  and off course can have lots of different images of the computer say Monday Thu to Sunday.  Just google Paragon software

  Lisa

Hi!

I wrote here some weeks ago about customizing WINDOWS XP System Info dialog.

I did all following steps by advices written here.

So, dialog looks now like in ATTACHMENT.

There is highlighted empty line by red color, so the Q: Is possible to GIVE there any custom text to this empty line?

I tried it by advices which is get before, but not succesfull...

Can anybody help me?

Many many thanks for every help, reply or comments.

Cheers,

Miro

[recovering DISK space - old attachment deleted by admin]Search for a PROGRAM that puts text in a textbox, open it with Resource Hacker and see how it does it.

Hey people!

I'm running XP PRO sp2 and i want to install my printer program.  I have 2 PARTITIONS on my hdd.  one for my os and one for my programs.  My HP start disk doesn't give me a choice of where I want to install it to.  I don't MIND the drivers going to my os partition but I don't want 600mb of other stuff going in there.  Is there a solution?

Thanks for all replies!

good MORNING to all,
how can i mark the HOLIDAYS in MICROSOFT project in different color than the tasks color in the calendar view.

my DISPLAY WORKS all the way up until its time to see the cursor appear then no display but windows is running i just cant see it. i am running xp pro and was TRYING to use my MULTIPLE monitors function with no success when this happened on my compaq laptop evo 600. i suspect i have done something wrong to the settings in xp. Help!Can you get into Safe Mode?

[glb]Flame[/glb]no it locks up when i try safe mode

ftp:// I work in a computer lab where about 150user log-on to the SYSTEM and all system runs Windows XP Pro..
My  Question is how do I make all user have the same setting and the desktop WALLPAPER and Icon including
1. My Computer
2. My DOCUMENTS
3. My Network Place and
4. Explorer

My second question is how do I remove "File Store on This Computer" from the My computer..

Thank YouShankar:

ASSIGN a MANDATORY User Profile:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307800&sd=tech

The users will still be able to make any changes they have the rights and permissions to make, but any changes they make will be lost next time they log on.

Regards,
Doc

I'm running XP SP2 on an Athlon. Systems been stable for a long time until recently when I''ve been experiencing 1-4 crashes a day. I get no blue screeen and no message after restart, the system just goes into restart. After restart it's FINE until the next crash. There's no pattern I can SEE. Sometiimes I'm working on it when it crashes but just as often it's just sitting there. The logs just show me stuff after the restart .

What I need help in is how I can narrow this down to something I can work on. The system has lots of stuff attached (firewire, USB SCSI), two displays on an 9600 etc. Where do I start?

Thanks in advance
Bill wdwyer ......Have you added any HARDWARE to the system just prior to this issue starting ?

let us know

dl65  A couple of things - a SCSI interface board, and a new 4 drive fiirewiire bay. Also had one crash bad enough to require an operating system repair which may have mucked up previously stable driversWD:

If you remove the SCSI expansion card and the external FireWire bay and the crashes stop, then you will know the cause of the problem is related to one or the other device. If the crashes continue after removing the devices, then you will be able to rule out the hardware as the cause. Hence, i'd suggest starting there.

One more thing to check: Are both ends of the SCSI bus terminated? If the host adapter is at one end of the bus (with no internal device connected to it) then it must be properly terminated. The external SCSI device must also be terminated. The TERMINATORS are either external or internal (set by jumpers or switches). Failure to properly terminate both ends of the daisy chain will not only cause the system to crash but may also damage the host adapter and the SCSI device.

Regards,
Doc

Hi everyone. My internet used to be fairly quick (high speed, cable modem). Then I started using Torrent clients and programs like edonkey (I used them legally). Now that don't use them anymore, my internet goes slower. I have Zonealarm and this is what I observe when I view the traffic monitor: Say I am DOWNLOADING a file or loading a web page with a lot of content. It downloads good for about 2-8 seconds, then completely STOPS all traffic for about 2-60 seconds. Then it starts again.

I HAVE NO SPYWARE! Believe me, I have scanned my computer with every, I mean every, spyware scanner.

I tried internet accelerators, but I figured if my internet used to work fast, why should I have to use a different program to get it back to normal?

I appreciate any help, Thanks!Somebody must know, I know its a tough question. Please,  any help is appreciated.Somebody must know, I know its a tough question. Please,  any help is appreciated.Hey again John... You said you scanned for Spyware, so I'm guessing that you scanned for viruses as well... Made any changes to your system before this happened?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Viruses and Spyware, the whole shmear. I'm clean.

My internet was going slow while I used Torrents and edonkey, but that is because there was a lot of traffic going at once, but now, when both programs are gone and they don't take up traffic, the internet stayed the same. The programs did something, but I don't know what.Well... I should have asked earlier, but how do you connect to the internet?

[glb]Flame[/glb]On my XP computer, through a router, adn then a cable modem. HOWEVER, the same slow process is with my wireless connection (On another computer. I'm starting to thing it might have to do with my router or modem. Do you think I should try to connect to the internet without the router and see if there is a diference?You can try that if you want... First though... Try this... Unplug your modem and router for 30 seconds to ONE minute (also turn off your computer) ... After, restore power back to the modem and router, and turn the computer back on... If it doesn't help, then try to connect to the internet without the router, and tell us what happens...

[glb]Flame[/glb]Sorry, I forgot to mention I did that already too (the power cycle). I should be MOE specific. I'll see what happens with the router/modem thing.Depending upon how much traffic the bitorrent and edonkey generated you may have become subject to your ISP's FAP (Fair Access Policy).  They may have throttled back your upload and download speeds and/or quotas.  It might be a good idea to contact them to determine if this is the case and discuss removing the limitations.

If you call your ISP, ask them to check your phone line as well, to make sure that your phone line is working properly...

[glb]Flame[/glb]Sorry I took so long to reply. The problem wasn't the router. I contacted my ISP and they said they has some minor power loss to my cable modem, called a "yellow alarm." They told me to just unplug my coax cable for 5 minutes and it worked. It is now at around 4.1 mbps rather than 103 kbps.Alright. Another issue solved! Very nice!    Come on back if you have any more trouble John!  

[glb]Flame[/glb]

Whenever I try to run certain programs, a small message window pops up with the following - "Your current security settings do not allow this file to be downloaded." This has been happening for the last week or so. It happens not only when I'm online and using a browser (I generally don't have a problem with it when I'm online. My primary browser is Firefox 1.0.4), but also when I'm not online. For example, it'll happen when I try to open certain "Help" files. The message also appears when I attempt to run CWShredder. It also happens when I try to use my newsreader, SharpReader. The SharpReader program itself will run, and I can click on a news link, but it will not then download and display the news story in the message pane. Instead, the "security settings" message window will APPEAR. I've gone into "Internet Options" in Internet Explorer and made sure the settings are on their default levels, and have even tried some other, less secure personal settings in case that was causing the problem, all to no avail. I've also done much the same with Firefox's settings. I've checked "Security settings" at MSN but have found nothing that helps. Does Windows have security settings that can be checked for problems? (I'm using XP Home SP2 with .NET Framework 1.1 on a Compaq Presario S4000NX with 2.4 GHz Intel Celeron CPU, 504mb RAM, 40Gb hard drive.) I've lost the ability to use some of my favorite programs, so any help would be greatly APPRECIATED.

ncSkeetRun.......spysweeper from webroot.com.......what happens if you use internet explorer......six.....I don't have spysweeper, but I did run AdAware, Microsoft Anti-Spywar, AVG Free, Spybot S&D, A Squared, and Spyware Blaster, none of which found anything. If I use IE6, it generally works fine, except for one thing - at one time I had IE set to open with no homepage (to open with a blank page), but after I started having this problem it would show the "about:blank" in the location bar, and I would get the  "Your current security settings do not allow this file to be downloaded" message, and also a "What do you want to do with this HTML file?" message, to which I had to answer "save" to get it to go any farther, but then I would get the "security settings" message and be unable to use the browser. But after I changed it back to open/start with my previous homepage (Yahoo), IE would start up with no messages or problems and work just fine. Complicated? You bet...Is all your anti virus/spyware stuff up to date?
Some time ago Adaware was seeing 'about:blank' as a bug because there was a bug of that name in the wild.Yep...I manually update it all every day.Here is a direct download link to Hijackthis, see if you can download & run it.
Save the link to go back and get your log checked.
Paste your log in here too and we may be able to see what's going on.
http://www.hijackthis.de/index.php?langselect=englishWhen I try to post the entire logfile, I'm told the "message is too long", so I'm going to try to post it in 2 separate posts -

Part 1:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan SAVED at 11:03:12 PM, on 5/14/2005
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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskswitch.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\WINPAT~1\WinPatrol.exe
C:\WINDOWS\LTMSG.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\fdm.exe
C:\Program Files\Buzzsaw\Buzzsaw.exe
C:\Program Files\Capio Utility Manager\CapioUtilityMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Rainlendar\Rainlendar.exe
C:\Program Files\YPOPs\ypops.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSEC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE
C:\Program Files\JGsoft\EditPadLite\EditPad.exe
C:\Program Files\Capio Utility Manager\Programs\C_Cmdr.exe
C:\Program Files\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe
Part 2:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:03:12 PM, on 5/14/2005
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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskswitch.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\WINPAT~1\WinPatrol.exe
C:\WINDOWS\LTMSG.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\fdm.exe
C:\Program Files\Buzzsaw\Buzzsaw.exe
C:\Program Files\Capio Utility Manager\CapioUtilityMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Rainlendar\Rainlendar.exe
C:\Program Files\YPOPs\ypops.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSEC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE
C:\Program Files\JGsoft\EditPadLite\EditPad.exe
C:\Program Files\Capio Utility Manager\Programs\C_Cmdr.exe
C:\Program Files\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe
Well, it's gonna have to be 3 posts-

Part 2:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://qus8.hpwis.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://srch-qus8.hpwis.com/
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://qus8.hpwis.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://srch-qus8.hpwis.com/
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
O1 - Hosts: 64.246.62.201 http://www.bootlegzone.com
O1 - Hosts: 207.171.175.35 http://www.amazon.com
O1 - Hosts: 193.86.103.19 guru.grisoft.com
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: iFinger plugin / Browser helper object - {A114D52B-870C-4F15-8021-B6D7F91A054B} - C:\PROGRA~1\iFinger\plugins\IE.ifp
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CoolSwitch] C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskswitch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinPatrol] "C:\PROGRA~1\WINPAT~1\WinPatrol.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LTMSG] LTMSG.exe 7
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TClockEx] C:\Program Files\TClockEx\TCLOCKEX.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Free Download Manager] C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\fdm.exe -autorun
O4 - Global Startup: Buzzsaw.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Buzzsaw\Buzzsaw.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Capio Utilities.lnk = C:\Program Files\Capio Utility Manager\CapioUtilityMgr.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Rainlendar.lnk = C:\Program Files\Rainlendar\Rainlendar.exe
O4 - Global Startup: ypops.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\YPOPs\ypops.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Acronym Finder lookup... - http://www.acronymfinder.com/iesearch/
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Highlight - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\highlight.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Links List - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\urllist.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Web Search - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\selsearch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &WordWeb... - res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\wweb32.dll/lookup.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all by Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlall.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download by Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dllink.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download selected by Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlselected.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download web site by Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlpage.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Encarta &Definition - http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/quickDictionary.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: I&mages List - C:\WINDOWS\Web\imglist.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Open Frame in &New Window - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\frm2new.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Zoom &In - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\zoomin.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Zoom O&ut - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\zoomout.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: iFinger - {936E5D60-596C-11D3-BB96-00600816DF55} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\SHDOCVW.DLL
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing)Part 3:

O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.conxion.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: www.excite.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.windowsupdate.com (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility CLASS) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {80DD2229-B8E4-4C77-B72F-F22972D723EA} (AvxScanOnline Control) - http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/Msie/bitdefender.cab
O16 - DPF: {B9191F79-5613-4C76-AA2A-398534BB8999} (YAddBook Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/suite/yautocomplete.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex/EPSControl_v1-0-3-0.cab
O18 - Protocol: aim - {3050F406-98B5-11CF-BB82-00AA00BDCE0B} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\mshtml.dll
O18 - Protocol: shell - {3050F406-98B5-11CF-BB82-00AA00BDCE0B} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\mshtml.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: GEARSecurity - GEAR Software - C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSEC.EXE
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe

Don't know how part 1 got reposted as part 2...must have hit a buttom without realizing it.

Got this from the automatic scan:

        O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing)                 Unnecessarily
Unnecessarily               The entry Messenger has been identified as safe.               If the entry 'Messenger ' is not needed anymore, it should be fixed.
Unnecessary (deactivated) entry that can be fixed.
       O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing)               Unnecessarily
Unnecessarily               The entry Windows Messenger has been identified as safe.               If the entry 'Windows Messenger ' is not needed anymore, it should be fixed.
Unnecessary (deactivated) entry that can be fixed.

O18 - Protocol: aim - {3050F406-98B5-11CF-BB82-00AA00BDCE0B} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\mshtml.dll                 Possibly nasty
Possibly nasty               Only a few Hijackers are listed here. The most popular are 'cn' (CommonName) , 'ayb' (Lop.com) and 'relatedlinks' (Huntbar) . They should be fixed.               
       O18 - Protocol: shell - {3050F406-98B5-11CF-BB82-00AA00BDCE0B} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\mshtml.dll               Possibly nasty
Possibly nasty               Only a few Hijackers are listed here. The most popular are 'cn' (CommonName) , 'ayb' (Lop.com) and 'relatedlinks' (Huntbar) . They should be fixed.               
       O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll               Unknown
Unknown       I ran your logs & got quite a load of nasties, scan again & save the logfile, then go back to the site, browse your computer for the saved file & analyse it at the site.
You then need to carefully read the results and remove the things you're sure are nasty.

I was going to make some suggestions but it's your computer so you will have a better idea what should or shouldn't be there.

I've checked everything out that was listed as nasty or unknown, and none of them are anything to be concerned about. For example, the.dll's checked out as HARMLESS, and the "msmsgs.exe (file missing)" is there probably because I have the messenger disabled. These:

O1 - Hosts: 64.246.62.201 http://www.bootlegzone.com    
Nasty   This entry should be fixed immediately!   Must be fixed!  
 O1 - Hosts: 207.171.175.35 http://www.amazon.com    
Nasty   This entry should be fixed immediately!   Must be fixed!  
 O1 - Hosts: 193.86.103.19 guru.grisoft.com    
Nasty   This entry should be fixed immediately!   Must be fixed!  

are changes I've deliberately made to my HOSTS file. The rest are explainable and not nasty.

ncSkeetYou have good AV programs there but it's horses for courses, can you download, update & run 'ewido', I have had very good results with this when all else has failed.
I still feel it's a virus. Thanks for the suggestion, but I would prefer not to have to download anymore anti-spyware software, particularly something that will disable itself after a few eeks. I'll keep looking around, though...You could uninstall it afetr use.