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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\ntry this...Please download ARCDC from Artellos.com.Double click ARCDC.exeFollow the dialog until you see 6 options. Please pick: Windows Professional SP2 & SP3You will be prompted with a Terms of Use by Microsoft, please accept.You will see a few dos screens flash by, this is normal.Next you will be able to choose to add extra files. Select the Default Files.The last window will allow you to burn the disk using BurnCDCCYour ISO is located on your desktop.make sure in the bios the cd drive is the first boot device....put the cd in the cd drive..boot your computer....when you get to the screen that gives you the option to install or repair ...select r when you get to the command prompt type in chkdsk /r press enternote the single space before the / Chkdsk will display the specific stage it is checking as well as the percentage of completion of the stage. You cannot do anything else on your computer while chkdsk is running. When chkdsk is finished, it will automatically reboot your computer. NOTE this can take a long time to complete..it may even appear to hang or get stuck at a certain % for a couple of hours...then complete it may even back up and go over the same area...this is normal...let it run...there are 5 stages DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER WHILE RUNNING CHKDSK or you can have severe problems...when its completed try rebooting normally\n\ntry this...\n\nPlease download ARCDC from\n\nArtellos.com\n.\n\n* Double click ARCDC.exe\n* Follow the dialog until you see 6 options. Please pick: Windows Professional SP2 & SP3\n* You will be prompted with a Terms of Use by Microsoft, please accept.\n* You will see a few dos screens flash by, this is normal.\n* Next you will be able to choose to add extra files. Select the Default Files.\n* The last window will allow you to burn the disk using BurnCDCC\n\nYour ISO is located on your desktop.\n\nmake sure in the bios the cd drive is the first boot device....put the cd in the cd drive..boot your computer....when you get to the screen that gives you the option to install or repair ...\n\nselect r\nwhen you get to the command prompt\n\ntype in\n\nchkdsk /r\npress\n\nenter\nnote the single space before the /\n\nChkdsk will display the specific stage it is checking as well as the percentage of completion of the stage. You cannot do anything else on your computer while chkdsk is running. When chkdsk is finished, it will automatically reboot your computer.\n\nNOTE this can take a long time to complete..it may even appear to hang or get stuck at a certain % for a couple of hours...then complete\n\nit may even back up and go over the same area...this is normal...let it run...there are 5 stages\n\nDO NOT TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER WHILE RUNNING CHKDSK or you can have severe problems...\n\nwhen its completed try rebooting normally",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nIE has encountered a problem with an addon and needs to close.\n\nFile:yieservc.dll\n\nYahoo, Inc.\n\nYahoo services\n\nIt is immediately followed by 2 other messages;\n\ninstruction at 0x62308d19 reffered memory at 0x019e2094 memory could not be read.\n\ninstruction at 0x7c9105f8 reffered memory at 0x019e0010 memory could not be read.\n\nI have also had several blank screen pop ups open and close imediately causing a total lock up. I have been using cntrl+alt+del, \"end task\" to get back to my desktop to restart ie but this is happening more & more frequently. All help greatly appreciated.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI am using windows XP and I shut my computer down and when I turned it back on a little while ago the monitor comes on with color logo then it's blank with just a flashing cursor in top left corner. Before this I had downloaded just pictures off my camera and the comuter was real slow and I got mad and shut it off with the button on the front and not the proper way.. Please help before my husband finds out. He'll kill me.\n\nTECH response in bold.\n\nReboot the computer and press F8 repeatedly until you get a black screen with a load of writing on it. Using the arrow keys on keyboard - move cursor till the \"last known good configuration\" is highlighted and the press the Enter key. Post back if this doesn't work\n\nNo that didn't work. The cursor just keeps flashing\n\nReboot in same manner (using F8) and then move cursor to start in Safe Mode....and press Enter\n\nNope, cursor won't move.\n\nIf you have the computer's XP installation disk you need to try and check the hard disk as the shutdown has knocked out some critical files.\n\nYou need to reboot with the XP installaton CD in the cd/dvd drive and go to the Recovery Console. (Run the disk checking utilty). At the prompt type in chkdsk /r with a space before the /r and then press enter\n\nOnce it has completed reboot, does it boot ok after that?\n\nok, just got home and I did as you said and it still says invalid switch - /R, so I did it again with just CHKDSK the hit enter and it gave me volume serial # and a several lines of info such as bytes total disk avail, bytes in 26 user files, bytes avail on disk, bytes in ech allocation unit, so on, Is there still hope,\n\nPLEASE help, other place forgot me I think or don't want to tell me the bad news.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI have a problem regarding the newsletter I send to my subscribers. I use Joomla 1.5 as may CMS and I have installed Acajoom Pro 3.1.8. The last 4 newsletters I have sent ended up in the spam folder even after I changed the sender’s e-mail address.\n\nPlease can somebody help me?!",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nRuntime Error\n\nProgram:C\\Program Files\\Internet\\Explorer\\IEXPLORE.EXE\n\nThis application has requested the runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.\n\nPlease contact the applications support team for more information.\n\nWhen I ok this message, the Internet Shuts Down, and I loose everything I was typing/doing.\n\nAlso my Internet Connections sometimes shuts down for no reason?\n\nThanks for your assistance\n\nNicola.\n\nEdited by Nicola, 17 April 2007 - 03:50 AM.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nIs this crashing due to hardware issues, or could it be spyware making it crash?\n\nI never heard of hijackthis crashing before, so this is a first for me.\n\nAny help would be greatly appreciated!\n\nNeed help with your computer or device? Want to learn new tech skills? You're in the right place!\n\nGeeks to Go is a friendly community of tech experts who can solve any problem you have. Just create a free account and post your question. Our volunteers will reply quickly and guide you through the steps. Don't let tech troubles stop you. Join Geeks to Go now and get the support you need!\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users\n\nCommunity Forum Software by IP.Board\n\nLicensed to: Geeks to Go, Inc.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nFree version of Zone Alarm\n\nAvira Antivir Personal Edition antivirus protection (free)\n\nHiJackThis\n\nCWShredder\n\nWindows Defender Beta 2\n\nAd Aware SE\n\nSpybot\n\nand\n\nThe Cleaner (Trojan remover by Moosoft)\n\nIs there anything I can remove? More importantly should remove? Of the spyware programs, which one is the best real time protector? Thanks.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nAs you will have seen many of the BSOD refer to a possible thermal issue, in otherwords running hot and most likely I would think the grpahics or processor.\n\nCommon causes are overclocking which you say you have not, or dust build up on the coolings fins and fan of the CPU. - which again you say is not the cause.\n\nI would check the temps both using the facilities of the temp monitoring on the motherboard and running Hardware Monitor\n\nhttp://www.cpuid.com.../hwmonitor.html\n\nThe free edition\n\nalthough as it will not even load, it is difficult to imagine that, IF the thermal issue is correctly suggested that it is restricted to the game.\n\nI cannot unfortunately suggest anything else except to ask\n\nOn the very first link I sent you there are 16 possible suggestions - have you tried all of those relevant.\n\nHere is another link I found\n\nhttp://www.guide4gam...g-while-playing\n\nbut please be aware that DirectX is inatlled with windows 7 and is not available as a separate download and the version is directx 11, so unless gthe issue is covered by the Direct X 9 requirement the entry to download the latest Direct X is irrelevant.\n\nI suppose if you are brave, the BIOS update if there is one on the motherboard site is worth a try, but as you already know, it is risky\n\nThat processor requires BIOS version FD released 2011/08/29\n\nAMDFX-4100\n\n3600MHz\n\n1MBx48MB\n\nBulldozer\n\n32nm\n\nFD\n\n1.15 MB\n\nso you will know if that is the BIOS version.\n\nSorry I do not have any other suggestions.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n**NOTE: IT IS NOT A USB HEADSET**\n\nAlright, so I've checked everything I know about. I've plugged the microphone into the right spot. I've right clicked the tiny speaker in the bottom right corner and selected \"Open Volume Control.\" After that, I clicked Options and then Properties. I looked, and my microphone IS checked in the \"Recording\" part of it, and is NOT muted in the \"Playback\" part of it. Now I believe my microphone used to show up in the dropdown menu. Right now, there is only one item in the drop-down menu:\n\nThe earphones seem to work fine when I plug them in. Thank you in advance for your help.\n\nEdit: The microphone is by General Electric (GE):\n\nGE PC Stereo Headset - 98960\n\nIts a cheap one\n\nEdited by GXLZPGX, 15 June 2010 - 09:08 PM.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nHi Thatman, I ran the tuneup and it fixed alot of registry and other items. No red flags. Here is the Pitstop log. I am beginning to think I bought a bad modem and will be borrowing another from a friend in the next couple days. I will let you know if that helps. Thanks for your time. Bill Mayer, AZ In the tips and the tables, red indicates a serious problem, yellow a minor problem, and blue a suggestion. • Adjust Internet settings • Adjust file cache settings • Install more memory • Adjust IE browser cache size Windows ConfigurationDescription Your Results Common Name Windows 98 SE Full Version Windows 98 4.10.2222 A First Install Fri Feb 1 2002 Free Resources 79% Fonts Installed 114 Windows Scripting Version 5.0.531.7 PCPitstop Version 134 CPU Load 0% Running ProgramsMalicious or poorly written running programs are a common cause of poor performance and system instability. We strongly recommend that you use an antivirus program such as EZ Antivirus from Computer Associates and a spyware scanner such as PestPatrol on a regular basis. To get control over your running programs we suggest WinTasks 5 Pro. Click on a file name to see more information about it. Legend: Virus Spyware/Adware Optional Required No data File Name Description C:\\PROGRAM FILES\\MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC\\WCESCOMM.EXE Microsoft ActiveSync C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\MPREXE.EXE Windows Networking C:\\PROGRAM FILES\\BLUELIGHT INTERNET\\EXEC.EXE NetZero C:\\PROGRAM FILES\\INTERNET EXPLORER\\IEXPLORE.EXE Internet Explorer C:\\WINDOWS\\EXPLORER.EXE Windows Explorer C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\DDHELP.EXE DirectX Helper C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\KERNEL32.DLL Windows Kernel C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\MSGSRV32.EXE Message Server C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\RNAAPP.EXE Dial-Up Networking C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\TAPISRV.EXE Telephone API C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\mmtask.tsk Multimedia Task Performance-Related Windows Settings The following settings may be helpful in diagnosing general system performance problems. Setting name Value Video acceleration disabled No Paging of kernel disabled No Screen saver running during tests No NOIDE key found in registry No Running 32-bit code on 64-bit Windows No System Restore disabled No Large System Cache enabled No Has batteries No Hibernate enabled No HIBERFIL.SYS present No Hibernate policy in use No Sleep/Resume policy in use Yes Running on battery power No Internet ConfigurationGet Broadband Internet Now! Tired of dial-up? Broadband National has the lowest priced broadband connection availible nationwide. Compare 40 different provides to get the best price. Starting as low as $19.99 per month. Click here to find a low cost provider in your area! Description Your Results Bandwidth Down 8 Kbits/sec Bandwidth Up 15 Kbits/sec Average Ping 317 ms Ping Loss 20% TCP Receive Window (default) External IP Address 67.150.78.8 Internal IP Address 67.150.78.8 Browser MSIE 6.0 IE current cache 29 MB IE max cache 3052 MB Improve your Internet Connection! PC Pitstop Optimize can give you a big speed boost. Check it out! The Bandwidth tests measure the Internet bandwidth between your computer and PC Pitstop's servers. In general, if your bandwidth result is at least 85% of the rated connection speed, you're receiving good throughput (though shared connections may affect this, too). Average Ping measures the round-trip time for a packet to travel from the PC being tested to PC Pitstop's web site and back; lower numbers indicate better performance. Ping times under 150ms are typical of T1, DSL, or cable modems. Consistent ping times of more than 500ms should only be seen in connections that span continents (e.g., USA to Europe) and/or are linked by satellite. Ping losses usually indicate serious Internet congestion. Internet performance can be erratic for many different reasons, so you can't expect to get maximum bandwidth and ping performance every time you test. You should test several times and at different times of the day to get the most accurate picture of your connection speed. To repeat only our Bandwidth test and get more information, plus tips for improving performance, click here. For additional testing of your browser configuration and Internet connection, we recommend BrowserTune. Security ConfigurationDescription Your Results ActiveX Security Issues None IE Restricted Zone Permissions None Security-Related Windows Settings The following settings may be helpful in diagnosing spyware and browser hijacks. Setting name Value Explorer: Some drive letters are hidden No Explorer: Hide extensions for known file types Yes Explorer: Hide protected operating system files No Explorer: Do not show hidden files and folders No Explorer: Do not display contents of system folders No HOSTS location remapped via the Registry No Main BoardDescription Your Results Brand/Model VIA Technologies, Inc. PM800-8237 Type Desktop Serial Number Not available BIOS Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 06/29/2004 System Board PM800-M2 ProcessorDescription Your Results Brand/Model Intel Pentium 4 Nominal Clock Speed 1600 MHz Measured Clock Speed 1600 MHz External Clock Speed 100 MHz CPU Load 0% Speed Rating 2561 (98% of 4222 similar) Memory ConfigurationDescription Results RAM installed 256 MB Windows RAM 224 MB Total RAM slots 2 Available RAM slots 1 Max RAM module size 32 MB Memory Type 256+0;DIMM,Unknown,;T16 Speed Rating 3507 MB/s (110% of 4222 similar) Memory Tip On virtually any system, memory is the best bang-for-the-buck upgrade, especially if you currently have 256MB or less. Installing memory is a snap, it just works and your PC is faster. PC World has put together a step-by-step guide if you need help. With prices so low lately I've purchased a lot of memory, and all of it has been from Crucial. Their prices beat the competition and they currently have free shipping. -- Rob Cheng, CEO, PC PitstopSpeed rating is measured in megabytes per second. The percentage indicates the performance of this system compared to systems in our database with a similar CPU and clock speed; the number of similar systems is also shown. For example, a score of 50% would indicate this system had half the performance of comparable systems; 200% would indicate twice the performance. A \"normal\" number is 100% plus or minus about 15%. The System Management BIOS is reporting that there is 256 MB of RAM, but Windows reports that 224 MB is available. The most common reason for this discrepancy is that your system uses some system RAM for the video graphics card or BIOS functions. This case is common in highly-integrated PCs with video graphics built into the system board, and does not require any changes on your part. Drive LettersThese are drive letters associated with hard disk drives. This list does not include drive letters for floppy disks or other removable media such as CD-ROM, DVD, Zip or Jaz drives. Description Drive C Partition format FAT32 Cluster size 32 KB Drive label No Label Size 38160 MB Free space 16367 MB (43%) Junk files 37 MB (0%) Data fragmentation 3% File fragmentation 1% Uncached speed 14 MB/s (54%) Percentages shown for free space and junk files (temporary files, browser cache, Recycle Bin files) represent the size relative to the total disk capacity. A disk with 50% free space is half-full (or half-empty, if you're an optimist). PC Pitstop Optimize is an easy way to keep your hard disk free of unnecessary files. Our full tests only perform disk health checking on the C drive. We recommend that you check the health of your other drives using our Disk Health page. Data fragmentation measures the percentage of data on the disk that is contained in fragmented files. File fragmentation is the percentage of files on the disk that are fragmented. Some disk optimization programs such as Win98 Disk Defragmenter intentionally fragment files to place them in the best position to ensure quick program loading, so the fragmentation measures may be non-zero even after running a disk optimizer. For more details see our Disk Health page. Cached and uncached speed is measured in megabytes per second (MB/s). When a percentage is shown for cached and uncached speed, it compares the performance of the drive with those of systems in our database with the same processor and clock speed. (Our database currently has 4222 similar systems.) A rating of 200% means a disk is twice the performance of similar systems, 50% means it's half the performance. Cached disk speed generally measures the efficiency of the system's processor and memory system, not the performance of the hard disk. Uncached speed is most affected by the physical hard disk and the disk interface. Disk DrivesHere are the physical disk drives that we have detected on your system: Drive 0 Drive letters C Removable media No Brand/Model MAXTOR 6L040J2 IDE details Master, DMA Serial number 362136123182 Revision level A93.050 For IDE drives, IDE details show whether the drive has DMA enabled and is an IDE master (single drive, or master drive in a master/slave pair). Disk ControllersHere are the hard disk controllers that we have detected on your system: Vendor Product (Standard hard disk dirvers) Primary IDE controller (dual fifo) (Standard hard disk dirvers) Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo) VIA Technologies, Inc. VIA Bus Master PCI IDE Controller CD/DVD DrivesHere are the CD and DVD drives that we have detected on your system: Model Type Max Read Speed Max Write Speed E-IDE CD-ROM 56X/AKH CD-ROM 9152 KB/s (52X) N/A Video BoardDescription Your Results Brand/Model VIA/S3G UniChrome II Graphics Resolution 800x600 pixels Colors 65,636 DirectX version 4.09.00.0900 OpenGL version 4.00 Acceleration options Enabled Performance 99.9 MP/s (No similar CPU/MHz/video) PC Pitstop's video performance performs a basic test of your system's graphics capabilities and reports the result in millions of pixels displayed per second (MP/s). The percentage indicates the performance of this system compared to systems in our database with a similar CPU, clock speed, and video board. For example, a score of 50% would indicate this system had half the performance of comparable systems; 200% would indicate twice the performance. Determining \"normal\" performance can be difficult, there can be wide differences due to video drivers even on the same video board. MonitorsDescription Monitor Dell P780 Dell P780 Max. Resolution (HxV) 1600 x 1200 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels Screen Size (HxV) 33 x 24 cm 33 x 24 cm Viewable Diagonal Size 16.06 inch 16.06 inch Manufacture Date April 2001 April 2001 Serial Number 825243991 825243991\nHi Thatman,\n\nI ran the tuneup and it fixed alot of registry and other items.\n\nNo red flags.\n\nHere is the Pitstop log.\n\nI am beginning to think I bought a bad modem and will be borrowing another from a friend in the next couple days. I will let you know if that helps.\n\nThanks for your time.\n\nBill\n\nMayer, AZ\n\nIn the tips and the tables, red indicates a serious problem, yellow a minor problem, and blue a suggestion.\n\n• Adjust Internet settings\n\n• Adjust file cache settings\n\n• Install more memory\n\n• Adjust IE browser cache size\n\nWindows ConfigurationDescription Your Results\n\nCommon Name Windows 98 SE\n\nFull Version Windows 98 4.10.2222 A\n\nFirst Install Fri Feb 1 2002\n\nFree Resources 79%\n\nFonts Installed 114\n\nWindows Scripting Version 5.0.531.7\n\nPCPitstop Version 134\n\nCPU Load 0%\n\nRunning ProgramsMalicious or poorly written running programs are a common cause of poor performance and system instability. We strongly recommend that you use an antivirus program such as EZ Antivirus from Computer Associates and a spyware scanner such as PestPatrol on a regular basis. To get control over your running programs we suggest WinTasks 5 Pro. Click on a file name to see more information about it.\n\nLegend: Virus Spyware/Adware Optional Required No data\n\nFile Name Description\n\nC:\\PROGRAM FILES\\MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC\\WCESCOMM.EXE Microsoft ActiveSync\n\nC:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\MPREXE.EXE Windows Networking\n\nC:\\PROGRAM FILES\\BLUELIGHT INTERNET\\EXEC.EXE NetZero\n\nC:\\PROGRAM FILES\\INTERNET EXPLORER\\IEXPLORE.EXE Internet Explorer\n\nC:\\WINDOWS\\EXPLORER.EXE Windows Explorer\n\nC:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\DDHELP.EXE DirectX Helper\n\nC:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\KERNEL32.DLL Windows Kernel\n\nC:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\MSGSRV32.EXE Message Server\n\nC:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\RNAAPP.EXE Dial-Up Networking\n\nC:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\TAPISRV.EXE Telephone API\n\nC:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM\\mmtask.tsk Multimedia Task\n\nPerformance-Related Windows Settings\n\nThe following settings may be helpful in diagnosing general system performance problems.\n\nSetting name Value\n\nVideo acceleration disabled No\n\nPaging of kernel disabled No\n\nScreen saver running during tests No\n\nNOIDE key found in registry No\n\nRunning 32-bit code on 64-bit Windows No\n\nSystem Restore disabled No\n\nLarge System Cache enabled No\n\nHas batteries No\n\nHibernate enabled No\n\nHIBERFIL.SYS present No\n\nHibernate policy in use No\n\nSleep/Resume policy in use Yes\n\nRunning on battery power No\n\nInternet ConfigurationGet Broadband Internet Now!\n\nTired of dial-up? Broadband National has the lowest priced broadband connection availible nationwide. Compare 40 different provides to get the best price. Starting as low as $19.99 per month.\n\nClick here to find a low cost provider in your area! Description Your Results\n\nBandwidth Down 8 Kbits/sec\n\nBandwidth Up 15 Kbits/sec\n\nAverage Ping 317 ms\n\nPing Loss 20%\n\nTCP Receive Window (default)\n\nExternal IP Address 67.150.78.8\n\nInternal IP Address 67.150.78.8\n\nBrowser MSIE 6.0\n\nIE current cache 29 MB\n\nIE max cache 3052 MB\n\nImprove your Internet Connection!\n\nPC Pitstop Optimize can give you a big speed boost. Check it out! The Bandwidth tests measure the Internet bandwidth between your computer and PC Pitstop's servers. In general, if your bandwidth result is at least 85% of the rated connection speed, you're receiving good throughput (though shared connections may affect this, too).\n\nAverage Ping measures the round-trip time for a packet to travel from the PC being tested to PC Pitstop's web site and back; lower numbers indicate better performance. Ping times under 150ms are typical of T1, DSL, or cable modems. Consistent ping times of more than 500ms should only be seen in connections that span continents (e.g., USA to Europe) and/or are linked by satellite. Ping losses usually indicate serious Internet congestion.\n\nInternet performance can be erratic for many different reasons, so you can't expect to get maximum bandwidth and ping performance every time you test. You should test several times and at different times of the day to get the most accurate picture of your connection speed. To repeat only our Bandwidth test and get more information, plus tips for improving performance, click here. For additional testing of your browser configuration and Internet connection, we recommend BrowserTune.\n\nSecurity ConfigurationDescription Your Results\n\nActiveX Security Issues None\n\nIE Restricted Zone Permissions None\n\nSecurity-Related Windows Settings\n\nThe following settings may be helpful in diagnosing spyware and browser hijacks.\n\nSetting name Value\n\nExplorer: Some drive letters are hidden No\n\nExplorer: Hide extensions for known file types Yes\n\nExplorer: Hide protected operating system files No\n\nExplorer: Do not show hidden files and folders No\n\nExplorer: Do not display contents of system folders No\n\nHOSTS location remapped via the Registry No\n\nMain BoardDescription Your Results\n\nBrand/Model VIA Technologies, Inc. PM800-8237\n\nType Desktop\n\nSerial Number Not available\n\nBIOS Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 06/29/2004\n\nSystem Board PM800-M2\n\nProcessorDescription Your Results\n\nBrand/Model Intel Pentium 4\n\nNominal Clock Speed 1600 MHz\n\nMeasured Clock Speed 1600 MHz\n\nExternal Clock Speed 100 MHz\n\nCPU Load 0%\n\nSpeed Rating 2561 (98% of 4222 similar)\n\nMemory ConfigurationDescription Results\n\nRAM installed 256 MB\n\nWindows RAM 224 MB\n\nTotal RAM slots 2\n\nAvailable RAM slots 1\n\nMax RAM module size 32 MB\n\nMemory Type 256+0;DIMM,Unknown,;T16\n\nSpeed Rating 3507 MB/s (110% of 4222 similar)\n\nMemory Tip\n\nOn virtually any system, memory is the best bang-for-the-buck upgrade, especially if you currently have 256MB or less. Installing memory is a snap, it just works and your PC is faster. PC World has put together a step-by-step guide if you need help.\n\nWith prices so low lately I've purchased a lot of memory, and all of it has been from Crucial. 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Uncached speed is most affected by the physical hard disk and the disk interface.\n\nDisk DrivesHere are the physical disk drives that we have detected on your system:\n\nDrive 0\n\nDrive letters C\n\nRemovable media No\n\nBrand/Model MAXTOR 6L040J2\n\nIDE details Master, DMA\n\nSerial number 362136123182\n\nRevision level A93.050\n\nFor IDE drives, IDE details show whether the drive has DMA enabled and is an IDE master (single drive, or master drive in a master/slave pair).\n\nDisk ControllersHere are the hard disk controllers that we have detected on your system:\n\nVendor Product\n\n(Standard hard disk dirvers) Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)\n\n(Standard hard disk dirvers) Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)\n\nVIA Technologies, Inc. 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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\ni have two users at work who require to use visio, with a custom made template involving macros.\n\nI have already setup one gentleman to use this in the office unfortunately he has since left and i cannot recall what i had to do.\n\nThe error message is:\n\nCompile error in hidden module: modUtils common.\n\nI remember when correcting this on the original PC i had to install a custom component from office pro.\n\nDoes anyone have an idea which it would be?\n\nRegards\n\nEwan",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI FINALLY FIXED IT!!!!!!\n There's a fix in the Windows automatic updates; Service Pack 2. I had it before and uninstalled it. Before & after I intalled SP2 for the very first time, my Disc Cleanup worked fine. After the uninstall, Disc Cleanup stopped working. There's some kind of glitch when it's uninstalled, but I put it back in today and FINALLY, things are back to normal. \n Well Keith, I learned a lot of new stuff through our help which I'll remember and I appreicate it. I also noticed that you replied pretty fast no matter when I left my last post. That was pretty impressive. I started to wonder if you were a computer!! \n Thanks so much!!!!! \n Edited by HP742n, 11 June 2006 - 09:03 AM.\n\nI FINALLY FIXED IT!!!!!!\n\nThere's a fix in the Windows automatic updates; Service Pack 2. I had it before and uninstalled it. Before & after I intalled SP2 for the very first time, my Disc Cleanup worked fine. After the uninstall, Disc Cleanup stopped working. There's some kind of glitch when it's uninstalled, but I put it back in today and FINALLY, things are back to normal.\n\nWell Keith, I learned a lot of new stuff through our help which I'll remember and I appreicate it. I also noticed that you replied pretty fast no matter when I left my last post. That was pretty impressive. I started to wonder if you were a computer!!\n\nThanks so much!!!!!\n\nEdited by HP742n, 11 June 2006 - 09:03 AM.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# locked myself out of my own computer\n\nStarted by buffy , May 24 2005 04:54 PM\n\n### #1 Posted 24 May 2005 - 04:54 PM\n\n### #2 Posted 24 May 2005 - 05:11 PM\n\nmaybe try going on safe mode?\n\n### #3 Posted 24 May 2005 - 05:38 PM\n\nRemoved,\n\nThe methods you are suggesting for resloving this issue are not support by this site.\n\nThanks\n\nDon\nThe methods you are suggesting for resloving this issue are not support by this site.\n\nThanks\n\nDon\n\nEdited by don77, 24 May 2005 - 07:08 PM.\n\n### #4 Posted 24 May 2005 - 05:40 PM\n\nHowdy:\n\nHave the IT Department reset your password at the server level!! They can set it to anything and then give you the option to change it immediately!!\n\nMurray\nHave the IT Department reset your password at the server level!! They can set it to anything and then give you the option to change it immediately!!\n\nMurray\n\n### #5 Posted 24 May 2005 - 06:47 PM\n\nUm, I am the IT department. I have reset my password from the server and it works on all the computers but mine. I guess I have joined a nonexistant workgroup in the bermuda trangle. It should have been a domain by the same name, not a workgroup.\n\nI'm going to try the Linux trick, will let you know what happens\nI'm going to try the Linux trick, will let you know what happens\n\n### #6 Posted 24 May 2005 - 07:53 PM\n\nCheck the user settings.. Bet it has been changed to log into a workgroup rather than a domain!!\n\nAlso, check the logon screen and use the details option.. make sure you are logging onto the domain rather than just the local computer or a workgroup!!\n\nMurray\nAlso, check the logon screen and use the details option.. make sure you are logging onto the domain rather than just the local computer or a workgroup!!\n\nMurray\n\nEdited by Murray S., 24 May 2005 - 07:54 PM.\n\n### #7 Posted 24 May 2005 - 08:36 PM\n\nMurray,\n\nI checked the user settings on the server, my account is still a domain member, also checked details option on the logon window, there is no text box for local/domain logons, only two for user name and password. My husband is here now and he is an IT guy too, he has never seen anything like this. None of the CD buring programs here will burn a bootable CD so we are stuck at this stage at the moment.\nI checked the user settings on the server, my account is still a domain member, also checked details option on the logon window, there is no text box for local/domain logons, only two for user name and password. My husband is here now and he is an IT guy too, he has never seen anything like this. None of the CD buring programs here will burn a bootable CD so we are stuck at this stage at the moment.\n\n### #8 Posted 24 May 2005 - 09:32 PM\n\nWhen you get to the logon window. press ctrl-alt-delete.. that will bring up the classic view of Windows Logon.. Now chewck that for the Domain Logon!!\n\nMurray\nMurray\n\n### #9 Posted 25 May 2005 - 03:15 PM\n\nNever could get a bootable CD made, tried one of the other \"illegal\" programs and was not successfull, computer did not recognize it as a bootable floppy, maybe a bad floppy, tried cntrl-alt-del at the logon window but nothing happened, interestly, I had to change keyboards to do that, my original one was a usb, now I'm beginning to think I have virus. Is there a virus that disables a password? Or knocks out devise drivers?\n\n### #10 Posted 25 May 2005 - 03:36 PM\n\nthere are two different passwords--the one on the server is the user password on the domain, and if you were connected to a domain, that would work...it sounds like you left the domain and are trying to use the user password for the domain on the local computer....you need the local administrator password, which will be different.\n\nWho set this up?\n\nYou need your local admin password so you can enter the computer, and then join the computer to the domain (and you need a user account that has permission to join the computer to the domain).\n\nDoes that make sense to you? If your the IT department, is anything coming back? I assume you probably set this up originally as only a domain machine, and there is no local user account for you, but there must still be one for the local administrator.\nWho set this up?\n\nYou need your local admin password so you can enter the computer, and then join the computer to the domain (and you need a user account that has permission to join the computer to the domain).\n\nDoes that make sense to you? If your the IT department, is anything coming back? I assume you probably set this up originally as only a domain machine, and there is no local user account for you, but there must still be one for the local administrator.\n\n### #11 Posted 27 May 2005 - 01:00 PM\n\ngerryf,\n\nI understand everything you are saying. I hired an outside IT guy to help in the server and user setup because it was beyond my knowledge level. He said that I should never log on to local administrator and he deleted all those accounts on all the computers. Or he made a password to it I will never know. I suspect he has been gradually cutting me out of most things here, to the point I can't do anything. I am not as stupid as he thinks I am, and he is paranoid about anyone one else but him being in control. When my husband looks at his setup on the server he says the guy does not know what he is doing. Everyone who has ever looked at the server has ALWAYS said the previous guy did not know what he was doing. Either know one knows what they are doing, or some of them are lying. Job security I guess. I run into the \"Fake it till you make it\" work ethic much too often.\n\nSo back to the local administrator, how can this even be deleted like he said? Or he has locked me out with his own password. I have asked him for every password he has created, but he says there is none that I do not already know. I don't believe him.\n\nI keep trying the suggestions over and over. I have an important database running on my computer that the other computers software have access too, luckily. But if I try to access my hard drive from another computer it asks for a password, and no password I have ever created works. I have never setup the share on my hard drive with a password in the first place but the IT guy could have done it without telling me. We are a small office and no one hides anything from anyone, but he is paranoid about endless securities. I have told him I could not log on earlier this week, and had to leave the office while he was working on it, but he did not get anywhere. I really don't want to involve him if I have too. Not at $75 an hour.\nI understand everything you are saying. I hired an outside IT guy to help in the server and user setup because it was beyond my knowledge level. He said that I should never log on to local administrator and he deleted all those accounts on all the computers. Or he made a password to it I will never know. I suspect he has been gradually cutting me out of most things here, to the point I can't do anything. I am not as stupid as he thinks I am, and he is paranoid about anyone one else but him being in control. When my husband looks at his setup on the server he says the guy does not know what he is doing. Everyone who has ever looked at the server has ALWAYS said the previous guy did not know what he was doing. Either know one knows what they are doing, or some of them are lying. Job security I guess. I run into the \"Fake it till you make it\" work ethic much too often.\n\nSo back to the local administrator, how can this even be deleted like he said? Or he has locked me out with his own password. I have asked him for every password he has created, but he says there is none that I do not already know. I don't believe him.\n\nI keep trying the suggestions over and over. I have an important database running on my computer that the other computers software have access too, luckily. But if I try to access my hard drive from another computer it asks for a password, and no password I have ever created works. I have never setup the share on my hard drive with a password in the first place but the IT guy could have done it without telling me. We are a small office and no one hides anything from anyone, but he is paranoid about endless securities. I have told him I could not log on earlier this week, and had to leave the office while he was working on it, but he did not get anywhere. I really don't want to involve him if I have too. Not at $75 an hour.\n\n### #12 Posted 27 May 2005 - 01:32 PM\n\nThis is not a healthy situation....a contractor should be hired to do a job, but not be in total control.\n\nYou cannot delete THE local administrator account from the computer....though you can rename it...and many suggest you do..I wonder if he did that?\n\nYou can log on the server? What group is your user account a member of? Is there a ADMINISTRATOR user on the server? Or did he rename that too (seems he would be consistant)\nYou cannot delete THE local administrator account from the computer....though you can rename it...and many suggest you do..I wonder if he did that?\n\nYou can log on the server? What group is your user account a member of? Is there a ADMINISTRATOR user on the server? Or did he rename that too (seems he would be consistant)\n\n### #13 Posted 27 May 2005 - 02:12 PM\n\nThis is kind of bugging me....\n\nI know what I would do, but given the nature of this machine (the other PCs need to access it), I am leary about advising because you cannot afford to lose this machine.\n\nThe process is simple--login as local admin, join domain, reboot.\n\nIf he renamed the account for the local admin, you need that name, if he didn't, you need the password or need to blank it. If it were me, I would bite the bullet and get the idiot in there to do it, then DEMAND that he make you a local admin on the server and all workstations.\nI know what I would do, but given the nature of this machine (the other PCs need to access it), I am leary about advising because you cannot afford to lose this machine.\n\nThe process is simple--login as local admin, join domain, reboot.\n\nIf he renamed the account for the local admin, you need that name, if he didn't, you need the password or need to blank it. If it were me, I would bite the bullet and get the idiot in there to do it, then DEMAND that he make you a local admin on the server and all workstations.\n\n### #14 Posted 27 May 2005 - 04:26 PM\n\nBuffy, get the nt/2000 admin prog from http://dvnt.freeshell.org tools section. this will let you change the admin pwd to whatever you want. once you have admin, you may want to install lc5 so you can check for other accts on the machine, and get the pwds to them as well. this should get you your machine back for good.\n\n### #15 Posted 27 May 2005 - 06:47 PM\n\ngerryf,\n\nI am a member of administrators and domain users. There is an administrator user on the server and it responds to the password that I know. You're right I can't lose this machine it is running the database that runs our agency, it was moved to my machine because of server problems.\n\nI tried the linux program to change the admin password. Everything went exactly as it was supposed to, but it didn't work. I got the same message-\"The system could not log you on...\" Then I got a new error message \"The system has detected an IP address conflict with another system on the network. The local interface has been disabled. More details are available in the system event log.\"\n\nOops, the database is no longer available. I'm screwed now. Guess I'll be spending the holiday weekend here.\nI am a member of administrators and domain users. There is an administrator user on the server and it responds to the password that I know. You're right I can't lose this machine it is running the database that runs our agency, it was moved to my machine because of server problems.\n\nI tried the linux program to change the admin password. Everything went exactly as it was supposed to, but it didn't work. I got the same message-\"The system could not log you on...\" Then I got a new error message \"The system has detected an IP address conflict with another system on the network. The local interface has been disabled. More details are available in the system event log.\"\n\nOops, the database is no longer available. I'm screwed now. Guess I'll be spending the holiday weekend here.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nClean up of Malware Removal Tools\n\nNow that we are through using these tools, let's clean them off your system so that should you ever need to have malware removed again (we hope not) fresh, updated copies will be downloaded.\n\n* Download Delfix from here to your desktop and double click it to start the program\n* Ensure Remove disinfection tools is ticked\n\nAlso tick:* Activate UAC\n* Create registry backup\n* Purge system restore\n* Reset system settings\n* Click Run\n* The program will run for a few moments and then notepad will open with a log. Please paste the log in your next reply.\n\nKeep Windows Updated\n\nMicrosoft issues updates to Windows to close vulnerabilities as they are discovered. Staying updated helps protect your system from current exploits.\n\n* Click Start and then click Control Panel.\n* Click on the View by: in the upper right corner and select Large Icons (you can change this back later if you like).\n* Scroll down and click on Windows Update.\n* Click on Change settings.\n* Under Important Updates, click on Install updates automatically (recommended).\n* Select (click on) the other options on this page.\n* Select a day and time to have windows install the updates.\n* Click on Ok to change the settings.\n* If you want to change the view of the Control Panel display, click on the View by: in the upper right hand corner and select an option you prefer.\n\nAlong with keeping Windows updated, it is a good idea to keep important programs updated. Java and Adobe Reader both need to be kept updated to the latest versions; malware writers utilize exploits in the unpatched versions to their advantages.\n\nAdobe Reader\n\nAdobe Reader is the second most targeted (by malware) common software. If all you ever do with Adobe Reader is view PDF files, then please consider replacing it with a lighter, free PDF reader that is not exploitable. One that we recommend is Sumatra PDF.\n\nTo update Adobe Reader:\n\n* Launch your Adobe Reader.\n* Click Help and then click on About Adobe Reader from the menu list.\n* If the version is 11.0.04 then you are up to date. If it is less than this and you are keeping Adobe Reader, you should update to the latest version.\n* The best place to get Adobe Reader is from Adobe (click on Adobe to go there now).\n* Click on Download in the menu bar on top of the Adobe web page.\n* Click on Adobe Reader in the list on the right hand side of the page.\n* On the next page, click on the check mark (to turn it off) beside the option to include the McAfee scanner in the download and install. Make sure the check is NOT marked (this is another example of Foistware).\n* Click the Install Now button and follow the directions on next page.\n* If you are prompted to Save the installer file, choose to save it to your desktop. Once it is saved, right click on the file and select Run as Administrator.\n* When the installation is finished, you can delete the installer file on your desktop.\n\nSome programs don't have update checks built in or make you run the application to start the check for updates process. An easier way to stay on top of the current versions of your installed programs is to use a version checking program like Update Checker from FileHippo.com (you can get the software from here and read more about it on the same page).\n\nYou are now done!\n\nNow some information on programs to help keep you safe:\n\nFirst, an Antivirus program. You NEED one; free is just as good as paid-for as long as you keep them updated. ONLY use one at a time as having more than that will cause system problems. Should you ever need to consider some (when Norton expires, for example) here are some free ones to check out:\n\nMicrosoft Security Essentials\n\nAvast! Free Antivirus\n\nNext, a firewall is a must have now-a-days. The built in firewall in Windows 7 is fine (just make sure it is turned on (Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall)). Or, if you like, you could choose one of the free ones listed here:\n\nEmsisoft Online Armor - installs as trialware which converts to freeware in 30 days\n\nZone Alarm Free Firewall - installer includes foistware so read the options very carefully\n\n=== options ====\n\nUnchecky is a small service that runs in the background to help keep those \"extra toolbars\" and tag along search engines from automatically installing. By automatically directing you to a custom install with all the options unchecked, only what you manually choose and confirm gets installed.\n\nCryptoPrevent is a free program that prevents CryptoLocker / ransomware from infecting your PC by locking down the OS so the malware can not get a grip on your system. You can read the details about this program here.\n\nAlso, consider keeping MalwareBytes Antimalware in your arsenal of safe keeping programs. Use the free version (not the paid or trial version) and you won't have a problem with your antivirus scanner program. Keep it updated and run a scan with it once a week.\n\nLastly, if you use Firefox as your main web browser, consider adding the NoScript and AdBlockPlus add-ons to the browser to block scripting hijacks and remove unwanted ads from the pages you view.\n\nYou may also find some information and tips at this thread:\n\nHow did I get infected in the first place?\n\nand\n\nCOMPUTER SECURITY - a short quide to staying safer online\n\nI'll leave this topic open for a few days so that if you have any questions you can come back here. Surf safe, my friend!!",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nNow when I click on the icons on my desk top nothing happens, zilch etc.\n\nGot here by using IE and the search facility on it.\n\nAny ideas what's wrong and how to correct it.\n\nI've tried a system restore, back a week, but same problem.\n\nI've run Ad Aware, Spybot and AVG but the only thing that turns up is the Java/Byte/Verify virus thing. Which I don't know how to delete.\n\nAnd PC sounds like it's working flat out.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nDoes the DVD Drive come up in the BIOS, and is it configured correctly? If not, it may be faulty and need an RMA. Even if it is, that grinding noise doesn't sound right, do you have another working DVD drive to swap in to test?\n\nTroy\n\nNeed help with your computer or device? Want to learn new tech skills? You're in the right place!\n\nGeeks to Go is a friendly community of tech experts who can solve any problem you have. Just create a free account and post your question. Our volunteers will reply quickly and guide you through the steps. Don't let tech troubles stop you. Join Geeks to Go now and get the support you need!> I can make it the first in the boot sequence but other than that, I don't know where else to look for it in BIOS. If by \"configured correctly,\" you're asking if I have it connected properly, yes, I do. The light comes on and I can hear the disk spinning up. I'm also planning on RMAing it. I don't like the sound it makes.\n\nDoes the DVD Drive come up in the BIOS, and is it configured correctly?\n\n> \n\nProblem:\n\nAn EIDE, SCSI, or Serial ATA (SATA) drive is not recognized during the installation of Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista (32 or 64 bit). The installer reports that there is no drive present for the Windows installation, even though the controller recognizes the drive.\n\nCause:\n\nThe drive may not be detected during the installation of Windows because you have not yet loaded the drivers for your EIDE, SCSI, or SATA controller.\n\nResolution:\n\nDuring the initial installation of Windows, you will need to press F6 almost immediately when \"Setup is inspecting your hardware...\" appears on the screen. You will then be asked to provide any mass storage controller drivers you may have. At this point, use the drivers supplied by your controller manufacturer (or motherboard manufacturer). After performing the steps above, the drive will be recognized and the install should continue without problems.> \n\nI'm building a new pc. I purchased 5 WD Caviar Black WD1001FALS drives. After posting, the computer could not continue to install Windows. I continued to receive a message that said, \"Disk boot failure, insert system disk and press enter.\" After reading about Data Lifeguard Tools 11.2 for Windows, I tried to make a Lifeugard Tools CD but I received a message that the hdd is not intended for my os. I have Windows XP Pro x64. Are WD Caviar Black WD1001FALS hdds compatible with XP x64?\n\n> \n\nDear Denise,\n\nThank you for contacting Western Digital Customer Service and Support.\n\nThe Caviar Black WD1001FALS is completely compatible with Windows XP and Vista. The issue most likely is that XP does not natively support SATA drives. You will need to locate the SATA/RAID/AHCI drivers. During your initial install of Windows you will be asked to press F6 to install third party drives. you will need to use this option and install drives when prompted.\n\nSincerely,\n\nJames K.\n\nWestern Digital Service and Support\n\nhttp://support.wdc.com\nEdited by Denisejm, 23 February 2009 - 04:05 PM.\n\nEdited by Denisejm, 23 February 2009 - 09:47 PM.\n\n> No, change this to the IDE mode.\n\nB. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. <--- I just set the SATA controller to ACHI in BIOS. Is this correct?\n\nEdited by Denisejm, 24 February 2009 - 09:50 AM.\n\nEdited by Denisejm, 24 February 2009 - 01:36 PM.\n\nEdited by Denisejm, 02 March 2009 - 05:17 AM.\n\nEdited by Troy, 02 March 2009 - 06:55 AM.\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users\n\nCommunity Forum Software by IP.Board\n\nLicensed to: Geeks to Go, Inc.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nanyways, I also purchased http://www.xpcgear.com/usbdsc5.html and it just came in the mail today. I'm a bit confused on how to get this to work though. I've connected the hard drive into the usb adapter, and then plugged the USB into the computer. The light on the adapter blinks for awhile, and It takes an awfully long time to respond to anything, and when it does, it shows a new drive in \"my computer\" that is the hard drive im trying to connect to, so I assume I did that part right. Well when clicking on the newly found hard drive, it takes a long time once again to do anything, and finally says \"F:\\ is not accessable. the request cannot be performed because of an I/O device error\".\n\nDoes that mean its a problem with my hard drive, or the way I tried setting it up with the usb adapter?\n\nI was trying to figure out how to hook it up to the power adapter it came with also, thinking maybe that could be the problem and that I hadnt set it up all the way. But the package they sent me isnt identical to the one i ordered, because the one on their site has a slot on the side of the usb adapter to plug in the power supply, but this one does not. Instead i have a red cord thats not even shown on the package on the website, that plugs into the usb adapter, but does not plug into the power supply.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI have the old drive working, for the time being, so I'm using a laptop to back up the drive to an external 1TB drive. The laptop is running Windows 7.\n\nCan I restore my old hard drive info to the new hard drive from the external drive? Will it matter that I backed it up using a computer running Windows 7?\n\nI would unhook the hard drive from the laptop and hook it up to the desktop computer, but I'm afraid I won't be able to get it to run again. It makes a clicking sound- you can hear it trying to start up, then it clicks a few times, and then cycles down.\n\nWhen I put in the restore disc, the new hard drive was formatted, but I haven't done anything else to update the windows version, etc.\n\nThanks for any help!\n\nNicole",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n\"Error #1824 partition not found\"\n\n\"Error: Problem Encountered. Image not restored properly\"\n\n\"Image Error encountered\"\n\n\"X:\\recover\\AIBRHOIA.BA\\Install\"\n\n\"CDR101: Not ready reading drive X\"\n\n\"Not Bootable CD-rom\"\n\n\"ECHO is off\"\n\n\"Image error encountered\"\n\nIn BIOS I tried changing the boot divice order back to the hard disk to see if it will start up but it says \"missing operation system\"\n\nThis computer does not have a floppy drive and will not boot up with the cd. I'm walking in unfamiliar territory now and need to know step-by-step directions on how I would go about getting this computer up and running again.\n\nIf any of you can help me out while I have this other laptop hooked up nearby I would greatly appreciate it..... THANKS!",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# Reformatting a partitioned harddrive\n\n### #1 Posted 13 July 2009 - 11:15 AM\n\n### #2 Posted 13 July 2009 - 12:04 PM\n\nGo to start...run...type in compmgmt.msc and hit ok.\n\nUnder storage on the left click on disk management.\n\nRight click on the partition and choose format.\n\nMake sure you are formatting the correct partition.\n\n### #3 Posted 13 July 2009 - 02:21 PM\n\nFyi try this before formatting as it could save you a lot of replacing and reinstalling.\n\nI suggest you go to the Malware Forum and run all the steps located in the START HERE. These self-help tools will help you clean up 70% of problems on your own. If you are still having problems after doing the steps, then please post the reguested logs in THAT forum. If you are unable to run any of the tools then start a new topic in the malware forum and put this in the subject line...I am unable to run any malware tools\n\nIf you are still having problems after being given a clean bill of health from the malware expert, then please return to THIS thread and we will pursue other options to help you solve your current problem(s).\n\n### #4 Posted 13 July 2009 - 03:04 PM\n\n### #5 Posted 13 July 2009 - 03:41 PM\n\nI would suggest a trip to the Malware forum because you will probably have to reinstall the OS also.\n\n### #6 Posted 13 July 2009 - 04:00 PM\n\n### #7 Posted 13 July 2009 - 04:22 PM\n\n> \n\nI was gonna put vista on the other partition, but i ended up not getting a copy from my friend\n\nWhat do you mean by this?\n\n### #8 Posted 13 July 2009 - 04:27 PM\n\n### #9 Posted 13 July 2009 - 05:41 PM\n\n> No, that will not work. If any of the files you move to that partition are already infected, then when you reinstall the OS after the format, they will just reattach themselves per say.\n\nI was going to put the files I needed to save on the second partition, while i completely wipe the first. Would that work?\n\n> It won't just be mostly cleaned in the malware forums, it will be completely cleaned. They are highly trained at Malware Removal. Unless of course, you have a really really bad infection, which only they would be able to tell you if you did, then formatting becomes your next option.\n\nI'd rather just completely clean my system instead of mostly clean it.\n\nI suggest the Malware forums. Formatting should always be your last option.\n\nEdited by Ferrari, 13 July 2009 - 05:43 PM.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nThe installation gets to the point where it is loading device drivers, telling me that the screen may flicker, etc. It gets about half-way through loading drivers, and then the system reboots. When the system restarts, it recognizes that the previous installation attempt has failed, and it resumes at the point where it is trying to load drivers. And, again, it fails about half-way through. This process repeats over and over.\n\nMy question is - how do I stop the looping? I can use F8 or a boot diskette and get to a command prompt, but what files should I change or delete so that the new Win2K installation will stop and so that my old Win2K installation would at least try to load, since I've now stopped DELPROT.SYS from loading (and I've deleted DELPROT.SYS, too!)?\n\nI'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.\n\n[email protected]",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI'm planning to transfer a few (15, 20) gig of files from my XP PC to an OSX Mac. I've searched around, and all that's recommended are costly programs. Now; I have a DVD-RW and a few 4.4GB DVDs, and each one seems to take half an hour or so, and in the end is quite slow and costly. I think I have firewire and network cables to connect the computers, as well as a hub.\n\nIs there any free way to do this? If not, I'll carry on with the DVD approach, painful as it is.\n\nThanks.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI have a very odd situation, as follows:\n\nO/S XP Pro sp2 (all upto date)...no spyware/malware etc detected using all the usual progs and no virus detected using Symantec and daily updated.\n\nDachshund antic crash, PC on point, PC bug doctor, PC rescue all give the machine a clean bill of health.....\n\nThe problem is that the machine has to run in 'Selective' start-up mode, because if I start the machine in 'Normal' start-up I cannot access or start any progs, but folders will open.\n\nI have re-booted a number of times in normal mode, but have to open msconfig and select the radio button for 'selective' start, re-boot again and everything seems to run ok from there.\n\nMy mainboard is AMD XP 2200+.\n\nI rarely have to reboot cos I'm on ADSL 8MB connection, so I cannot say how long the problem has been there.\n\nSomeone on another forum suggested I flash the bios on the AMD, and I have downloaded it but not yet\n\nhad the courage to flash.\n\nI would rather not format because I have progs mounted from disks that I cannot reload as the disks\n\n(genealogy) were stolen sometime ago.\n\nAny suggestions thanks.\n\nwestman",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI'm trying to be good and tidy up my outlook express store folders before backing them up but they are getting bigger and bigger! As I delete emails in outlook express there seems to be no improvement, in fact I'd swear the folders are getting bigger! The sub-folder labelled \"deleted\" is 240mb and on outlook express now has nothing in it at all. Any suggestions please?\n\nThanks in advance.\n\nGraham",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# How to get a picture as your avatar?\n\nStarted by drew2815 , Feb 25 2005 04:03 PM\n\n### #1 Posted 25 February 2005 - 04:03 PM\n\n### #2 Posted 25 February 2005 - 04:05 PM\n\nopps, I mean how do you get a picture as your signature?\n\n### #3 Posted 25 February 2005 - 04:42 PM\n\n> [IMG]myimagelocation[/IMG]\n\n### #4 Posted 02 March 2006 - 11:22 AM\n\nGo to photobucket and upload your picture :/\n\n### #5 Posted 02 March 2006 - 01:41 PM\n\nWhats photobucket got to do with it, just go into control panel and upload your picture in the avatar, section just make sure you have a proper sized picture in jpeg format.\n\n### #6 Posted 02 March 2006 - 03:33 PM\n\nI noticed if you put a pic in your profile it's actually be better quality if you use gif format rather than jpg.. doesn't make much sense to me but I tried both formats and it definitely looked better as gif.\n\nI don't know if they same applies to avatars.\nI don't know if they same applies to avatars.\n\n### #7 Posted 02 March 2006 - 04:37 PM\n\n> \n\nWhats photobucket got to do with it, just go into control panel and upload your picture in the avatar, section just make sure you have a proper sized picture in jpeg format.\n\nOops, I was thinking of sigs, sorry.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nEver since I got my laptop I have been burning DVD's using WinDVD Creator, a program that came installed on my computer. But now whenever I try to burn a disc the program always encounters a problem about 10 or 15 minutes into the \"creating movie\" step of the process. Could anyone with knowledge of this program offer any solutions on how to fix this error?\n\nI will try to provide as much information as I can about the program and the error:\n\nWinDVD Creator version 2.0.14.400\n\nThe error reads \"WinDVD has encountered a problem and needs to close\"\n\nerror signature: appname: wcreator.exe. appver:2.014.400 Modname: divxdec.ax. Modver.5.0.4.822 offset: 000090b9\n\nIf no one knows how to fix the error for this program, could you provide a link to another program I can use to create DVD's.\n\nThanks for your help,\n\nJames",
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+ "url": "http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/184943-deleting-duplicate-files/",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# Deleting Duplicate Files\n\nStarted by amadeusmozart , Jan 24 2008 07:03 PM\n\n### #1 Posted 24 January 2008 - 07:03 PM\n\n### #2 Posted 25 January 2008 - 11:08 AM\n\nHello amadeusmozart,\n\nIt really depends on where the files are at. I would suggest you leave any system files alone. The only duplicate files that you should really need to delete are your personal ones. Windows produces backups of files when they are updated via Windows Update and I'd suggest leaving them as they are. Without knowing the duplicate files you are referring to, I can't make any recommendation to you on them, other than what I've told you.\n\nRegards,\n\nAx\nIt really depends on where the files are at. I would suggest you leave any system files alone. The only duplicate files that you should really need to delete are your personal ones. Windows produces backups of files when they are updated via Windows Update and I'd suggest leaving them as they are. Without knowing the duplicate files you are referring to, I can't make any recommendation to you on them, other than what I've told you.\n\nRegards,\n\nAx\n\n### #3 Posted 27 September 2014 - 01:27 PM\n\nUse DuplicateFilesDeleter.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nLast night I was cleaning up some old programs to free up some space, and removed BVRP netwaiting and digital line detect, PC-Cillin (which I haven't been using in over a year anyways), MS Office Accounting, and Business Contacts Manager for Outlook (Outlook was removed already, when I uninstalled MS Office 10 after my beta license ran out). None of them should have affected whether my computer can access the internet.\n\nAfterwards, my computer refused to connect to the internet. It says that it is connected to my home wireless connection with limited connectivity, and when I run diagnose, various errors come up -- it says that the network adapter or wireless card are experiencing issues, to make sure my IP bindings are correct, or to move the laptop because there could be possible interference. I already tried to do a system restore but the only restore point available was right after I had deleted most of these programs so the only program I was able to restore was PC-Cillin. I downloaded drivers for my network adapter and wireless card on my netbook and installed them on the laptop, didn't work. I checked to make sure that IPV4 and IPv6 are selected in the configuration for my network adapter, they are. I've searched for a free download of Digital Line Detect just to see if uninstalling that was the problem, but I can't find it. When I do ipconfig/all on the command line prompt, everything says \"Media disconnected.\" I have also rebooted my router, no change. My netbook (windows 7) has no issues so I know it's not interference or a problem with my internet connection.\n\nIs there anything I can try? I have already tried most of what I found through google. I'm in France but my computers are American, if that means anything.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nAll I know is that while playing on pogo my AVG popped up saying I had several viruses(104 to be exact)\n\nanyway I also have McAfee from AOL but they have yet to say they found a virus. What I need to know and AVG can't help me because I don't have a purchased product (its free) is what do I do to get rid of them\n\nI will attach the test results that show the name and where they are hidding or file name.Please help me out here I am begging (and trust me its hard for a country girl to beg) test_results.txt 19.56KB 226 downloads\n\nEdited by countrygirl, 01 November 2005 - 06:25 PM.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI know you are all volunteers and I appreciate your time, but something is baffling me. I got a Rootkit virus and posted a message for help a few weeks ago. My computer was practically unusable, but I had Internet access. After 3 days without a response, I couldn't wait any longer, so I reinstalled Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit. After that, I lost my Internet access. As fate would have it, I got a response to my request for help from one of the Mods right after I lost my Internet access. I went to my friend's computer and left a message telling the Mod to please keep my topic open because I lost my Internet access, but would follow his advice as soon as I got access back. Again, as fate would have it, I got my Internet access back and as soon as I came here, I discovered the Mod had closed my topic for lack of a response just a few hours earlier. Bad timing. This was on November 29th.\n\nI always read all the rules, so I followed the rules and sent a message to a Staff Member asking them to please reopen my topic, so I could post the log file as the Mod asked me to do. I didn't get a confirmation that my message was received and I checked numerous times a day for 3 days, but my topic still wasn't reopened. So I sent another message. Now another 3 days have past and my topic still isn't reopened.\n\nI don't want to sound like I am complaining, but it's been 6 days now and my topic still hasn't been reopened. I guess I just don't understand why it would take so long to simply unlock a thread. I figured it would be unlocked within 24 hours. I am worried that maybe the messages I am sending are not being received. I understand when you post a new thread asking for help, there might be a delay with the response and then the rules say if you don't get a response after a certain time, there is a Forum to post the message again. I didn't see anything about a similar procedure for following up about waiting 6 days for a thread to be reopened, so that's why I started a new topic. I hope that's okay.\n\nHere is the link for the thread I want reopened:\n\nhttp://www.geekstogo...20#entry2088820\n\nThanks for any help.\n\nDominick J. Fontana",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n\"It looks like there may be an issue with the song you selected. We'll move to the next song\"\n\nThis happens on EVERY song. I'm using Chrome on a university campus so therefore going through a proxy- however this has worked fine in the past and I'm able to use Spotify etc. without any issues. I've tried clearing the cache and also using different browsers but the same problem keeps happening. Any suggestions?",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nHopefully you guys will be able to help me fix this problem.\n\nThere are three separate pc's in the household, each with their own separate internet connection. One is connected to the router directly i.e. \"hard-wired\", the other two are connected to the router via 2 separate wireless modem's.\n\nWe have cable broadband.\n\nRecently, we upgraded our broadband from 2mb to 4mb. Yesterday, it was increased to 10mb.\n\nWe each took turns to test our download limit using two separate internet speed guides. No one was downloading whilst the other tested their speed.\n\nThe other two pc's in the household are receiving the maximum bandwidth allocation-10mb, but for some reason, my download speed varies between 3-5mb. I cannot get any higher than 5mb download.\n\nI tried this again today, when my pc was the only one on and connected to the internet. There was no change in my speeds.\n\nWe swapped the wireless modems around to see if that was the problem, but my speeds were still restricted\n\nI don't understand why this is happening. Prior to the upgrade to 10mb, we were all able to reach the 4mb limit.\n\nRecently, we (collectively-i.e. all 3 of us) had some trouble with our speeds, it turned out that we needed a new modem. A couple of days ago our router was causing some trouble and was limiting our bandwidth, but after we replaced a cable, the speeds improved.\n\nIncidentally, my upload rate is the same as the others in the household.\n\nAlso, another point which may be of some relevance; a couple of months ago I downloaded the TCP optimizer, I implemented the optimal settings but noticed little difference so I reverted to the previous default setting. When we increased to the 4mb, I noticed that the adjustment automatically increased to 4mb. I noticed no such change when we increased to 10mb, the gauge remained on 4mb. I decided to delete the program.\n\nI would greatly appreciate any help that you may be able to provide. Thanks in advance!\n\nOh yeah, a heads up! I'm certainly not an advanced user, so be gentle!\n\nEdited by Mr Enigma, 03 May 2008 - 09:10 AM.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nBut the system that my kids use looks like this www.yahoo.com/?rs=1 If that comes up as a link please do not click it. I don't know if it's safe. But I sure I'll find out from one of you people.\n\nI have been to the IE options and changed it back to www.yahoo.com but it doesn't stay.\n\nCould someone tell me what the ?rs=1 is that's after the address?\n\nEdited by duley3, 16 November 2006 - 03:46 PM.",
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+ "url": "http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/53709-cable-or-dsl/",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI, like many I imagine, and stuck between cable and dsl. Our DSL service claims download speeds of 3-5M and upload of up to 896Kbps (though I'm not sure how far away we are from the provider). Cable service claims 5M down and only 256K up. First, would the slower upload speeds be a factor in online PC gaming (call of duty for example)? I don't run any websites or networks or anything, so would I be better off saving some money and going with a slower upload?\n\nSorry for the very generic question. I would appreciate any advice or direction towards some. Thanks again!",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI am getting frustrated with it. I have been told to get a memory upgrade to 1 or 2 GB RAM and it will run faster. The thing is, is that I paid about $900 for it already. I don't want to put more money into it if I don't have to. I have about 2 more weeks to decide if I am going to keep it. I have seen better deals elsewhere for computers that already have 2GB of memory for the same or less money. I need to decide what to do and quickly!\n\nAnyone have any ideas?\n\nThanks in advance!",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nIf you purchased the Rosewill 650W PSU, user manual download > http://www.rosewill....=21_14_395_1801\n\nYou have the various Manuals for reference but suggest you proceed in the following order.\n\nIf installed, remove and replace the I/O shield in the case with the one supplied in the MB box.\n\nAlter/install fans if required.\n\nInstall the PSU.\n\nCheck carefully the stand-offs on the MB mounting plate inside the case, the number and pattern must match exactly the screw holes in the MB, no extra ones.\n\nInstall the Optical Drive.\n\nPlace the MB on a clean piece of cardboard, a little larger than the board.\n\nInstall the CPU.\n\nCheck there will be thermal interface material on the heat-sink plate (usually a pre applied pad/strips on stock cooler) or IF NOT PRESENT, APPLY YOUR OWN to the CPU.\n\nInstall the CPU heat-sink/fan.\n\nConnect the CPU fan to the CPU fan header on the MB.\n\nInstall the RAM, refer MB Manual for the correct slots.\n\nInstall the MB.\n\nInstall HDD/s, try to leave bays empty that are close to the end of the video card when installed.\n\nConnect the two power cable to the MB.\n\nInstall the GPU. and connect the required PCI-E power cables.\n\nRun and connect the rest of the wiring.\n\nIf using, connect the mini internal system speaker, ensure the +/- on the plug match the symbols on the header pins.\n\nCheck over your wiring, OK/? you are ready to go.\n\nNB. Keep all packaging, receipts and any bits left over,\n\nGood luck.\n\n.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n@Steve 1982 Most things are confusing at first you will get used to it I do know what you mean. When I first joined a forum not to long ago really I was confusion for me so much going on so much to click lol but I promise you will get used to it. I plague a few forums now with my questions and problems haha\n\n# How can we improve Geeks to Go?\n\n### #226 Posted 19 January 2017 - 11:08 AM\n\n### #227 Posted 14 November 2017 - 09:34 PM\n\nadd a dropdown menu to select different themes to suit individual tastes ?\n\n### #228 Posted 24 March 2018 - 02:22 PM\n\nEdited by Tipper, 24 March 2018 - 02:30 PM.\n\n### #229 Posted 25 March 2018 - 04:46 PM\n\nHi Tipper,\n\nThanks for the reply we love to hear the feedback from our members!!\n\n### #230 Posted 21 August 2018 - 07:30 PM\n\nSomehow make it more apparent how to add the special appreciation cite in responding to a particularly helpful post. Many times I have want to add such a check mark but could not remember just how it is done.\n\nOnce I relearn now, I will print out those directions and paste them to my PC. But there ought to be a better way.\n\n.... batpark\n\n### #231 Posted 09 March 2024 - 05:10 PM\n\nI need directions to get to the facility where I can change my GtG password. Shouldn't those directions be evident on one of the opening screens?\n\nThanks for those directions now...... batpark\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "url": "http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/240294-local-area-connection-unplugged/",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI radomly receive the \"local area connection unplugged\" message.\n\nIt could be when i'm playing my computer game or watching a video online.\n\nThis never use to happen, but it started happening out of nowhere. It would disconnect my internet and then reconnect in a second. Its annoying when i play Left 4 dead because it kicks me out when that happens.\n\nIts a wired connection and my ISP is time warner.\n\nI have a Asus P5Q-e motherboard and windows xp OS.\n\nNo router is used in this connection.\n\nMy cable modem is downstairs and my PC is upstairs. So when i get the message i run downstairs and check to see what the modem is doing. Sometimes it was too late because it would reconnect so fast. But I noticed that when the message pops up. The PC light stops blinking as if the modem doesn't see the PC.\n\nHere is what i did so far and i still get the message:\n\nChange ethernet cord\n\nChange NIC\n\nUpdate network driver\n\nPower cycle my cable modem\n\nUnchecked the power management option\n\nMalware scan with Malwarebytes\n\nI'm going to try and exchange my cable modem today.\n\nBut is there anything else I can try and find out what the main problem is?\n\nPlease Help!! I'm desperate at this point.",
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+ "url": "http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/276134-corrupt-user-profile/",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nThanks\n\n# Corrupt User Profile\n\nStarted by doire , May 05 2010 09:19 AM\n\n### #1 Posted 05 May 2010 - 09:19 AM\n\nThanks\n\n### #2 Posted 05 May 2010 - 09:26 AM\n\ndoire-\n\nGo to Control Panel > User Accounts > Add or Remove User Accounts. Choose the user account you would like to alter, then select Change the account name.\n\nHope that helps! Let me know if there's anything else I can do to assist you\nGo to Control Panel > User Accounts > Add or Remove User Accounts. Choose the user account you would like to alter, then select Change the account name.\n\nHope that helps! Let me know if there's anything else I can do to assist you\n\n### #3 Posted 06 May 2010 - 01:43 AM\n\nHi FNP\n\nShould i not be going through Right click My Computer > select properties > Advanced > Settings> User Profiles?\n\nThe only options are to chnage type or delete the profile.\n\nIs there no way to rename it?\nShould i not be going through Right click My Computer > select properties > Advanced > Settings> User Profiles?\n\nThe only options are to chnage type or delete the profile.\n\nIs there no way to rename it?\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# Laptop won't power up\n\nStarted by dnrflorence , Feb 16 2007 10:58 AM\n\n### #1 Posted 16 February 2007 - 10:58 AM\n\n### #2 Posted 16 February 2007 - 01:14 PM\n\nwell...when the words \"dropped\" and \"won't turn on\" come into play...then it's usually a pretty funky failure....could be anything really...could be as simple as something disconnecting inside the LT...or as complex as an HD read head coming apart....it's virtually impossible to troubleshoot PHYSICAL damage over an internet forum like this...and i don't like suggesting people take apart their laptops...if the thing is under warranty...he'll need to see if droppage is covered (probably isn't)...if this is a buisiness laptop...hopefully he was smart enough to put it on his insurance so that he can get a replacement....\n\nyou could try opening the thing up and seeing if anything got jarred or unplugged...but...without knowing what's broke..it's hard to find it\nyou could try opening the thing up and seeing if anything got jarred or unplugged...but...without knowing what's broke..it's hard to find it\n\n### #3 Posted 16 February 2007 - 05:25 PM\n\nThanks for the follow up. I was afraid that I would get that answer. He says that it doesn't really matter if I tear in to it because it doesn't work anyway. I may start on it soon. Any suggestions on what to look for?\n\n### #4 Posted 16 February 2007 - 08:31 PM\n\n> \n\nThanks for the follow up. I was afraid that I would get that answer. He says that it doesn't really matter if I tear in to it because it doesn't work anyway. I may start on it soon. Any suggestions on what to look for?\n\nJust about anything - loose or damaged : internal cabling, PCB components, cpu, ram etc. It may help if your friend knows which bit of the laptop hit the floor first, as this may give some indication as to where the damage is most likely to be, and possibly the type of damage you need to look for.\n\nBefore you do though, have you tried powering the laptop on without the power adapter connected (i.e battery only) & without the battery (i.e power adapter only)?\n\n### #5 Posted 16 February 2007 - 09:22 PM\n\nYep! No luck either way. The same thing, a quick flash of the green power light. Anything else to try first?\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI have tried to install Motorola Phone Tools from the Cd I have purchased with mobile phone (Motorola V3). During installation I have message that file PbkInstall.dll was missing. I click Ok and installation continuing. After finished installation tried to run program but new windows poping and say that cannot find GRCONV.dll so program wont run at all. I tried to reinstall from disk several times and message is always same. Then I downloaded PbkInstall.dll and copied into Motorola program directory as well as GRCONV.dll and copied into Windows directory. When tried to run program again have another message wich said: This application has failed to start because Comm.dll was not found. Then suggestion to reainstal application which really nor fixing anything.\n\nAny suggestions please.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI recently posted on your forum because the hard drive for my old computer stopped working. I plugged the hard drive into another desktop and it seemed to recognize it, therefore I copied the files I needed to a portable hard drive I had; as the title suggests, I copied some of my word documents over which contain chinese characters.\n\nThe problem is that when I open the files I copied from my old hard drive, none of the characters show up, i.e there is a blank page, however Microsoft Word does recognize that there are, for example, 20,345 characters in my word document (I'm guessing the chinese characters are still there in some shape or form?).\n\nThese documents are quite important to me, and I would greatly appreciate it if someone could help me recover these invisible characters.\n\nThanks!",
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+ "url": "http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/38046-trojan-closed/",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# trojan [CLOSED]\n\nStarted by destro1972 , Jun 21 2005 11:35 AM\n\n### #1 Posted 21 June 2005 - 11:35 AM\n\n### #2 Posted 21 June 2005 - 12:18 PM\n\nDownload Hijack This and save it a new folder - C:\\HJT.\n\nRun HJT and click on scan. Post the log here in your next reply\nRun HJT and click on scan. Post the log here in your next reply\n\n### #3 Posted 21 June 2005 - 12:46 PM\n\ni cant run hijackthis as i cant access anything on the computer, the only way i can use the desktop items or start menu options is through safe mode. i am using a friends computer at the moment to write this. it wont let me access my floppy so i cant even run a copy of hijack this that way or dsi clean. the whole system just freezes up in normal mode. i have adaware on my desktop but cant use it\n\nanything else i can try ?\nanything else i can try ?\n\n### #4 Posted 21 June 2005 - 02:32 PM\n\nPlease read these instructions carefully and print them out! Be sure to follow ALL instructions!\n\nDuring the fix, u will be asked to fix some entries, delete some files or uninstall sosme programs. If in case, you do not see those entries / files / programs, please make a note of it. Continue with the fix and in your next post please inform me of all deviations from the fix prescribed.\n\n1. Download Programs\n\nPlease download these programs and save them in a new folder on your desktop -\n\nCleanUp\n\nThe Hoster\n\nUnzip Hoster and save it in the same folder.\n\nDelDomain.inf\n\nEwido Security Suite\n\nSmitfraud.reg and go to Save As (in Internet Explorer it's \"Save Target As\") in order to download Grinler's reg file. Save it to your desktop.\n\nKillbox by Option^Explicit. *In the event you already have Killbox, this is a new version that I need you to download.\n\nInstall Ewido, and update the definitions to the newest files. Do NOT run a scan yet.\n\n2. Remove Infections\n\nLocate \"smitfraud.reg\" on your desktop and double-click it. When asked if you want to merge with the registry, click YES. Wait for the \"merged successfully\" prompt then follow the rest of the instructions below.\n\nGo to Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs and remove the following programs, if found:\n\nSecurity IGuard\n\nVirtual Maid\n\nSearch Maid\n\nPSGuard\n\nExit Add/Remove Programs.\n\nRun Ewido full scan. Let it fix any items it finds.\n\n3. Delete Rogue files\n\nUsing Windows Explorer, delete the following, if found,\n\nFOLDERS to delete (in bold) if found:\n\nC:\\Program Files\\Search Maid\n\nC:\\Program Files\\Virtual Maid\n\nC:\\Windows\\System32\\LogFiles\n\nC:\\Program Files\\Security IGuard\n\nC:\\Program Files\\PSGuard\n\nReboot the PC in Normal Mode\n\nRun this online virus scan: ActiveScan - Save the results from the scan!\n\nPost a new HiJackThis log along with the results from ActiveScan and Ewido.\nDuring the fix, u will be asked to fix some entries, delete some files or uninstall sosme programs. If in case, you do not see those entries / files / programs, please make a note of it. Continue with the fix and in your next post please inform me of all deviations from the fix prescribed.\n\n1. Download Programs\n\nPlease download these programs and save them in a new folder on your desktop -\n\nCleanUp\n\nThe Hoster\n\nUnzip Hoster and save it in the same folder.\n\nDelDomain.inf\n\nEwido Security Suite\n\nSmitfraud.reg and go to Save As (in Internet Explorer it's \"Save Target As\") in order to download Grinler's reg file. Save it to your desktop.\n\nKillbox by Option^Explicit. *In the event you already have Killbox, this is a new version that I need you to download.\n\nInstall Ewido, and update the definitions to the newest files. Do NOT run a scan yet.\n\n2. Remove Infections\n\nLocate \"smitfraud.reg\" on your desktop and double-click it. When asked if you want to merge with the registry, click YES. Wait for the \"merged successfully\" prompt then follow the rest of the instructions below.\n\nGo to Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs and remove the following programs, if found:\n\nSecurity IGuard\n\nVirtual Maid\n\nSearch Maid\n\nPSGuard\n\nExit Add/Remove Programs.\n\nRun Ewido full scan. Let it fix any items it finds.\n\n3. Delete Rogue files\n\nUsing Windows Explorer, delete the following, if found,\n\nFOLDERS to delete (in bold) if found:\n\nC:\\Program Files\\Search Maid\n\nC:\\Program Files\\Virtual Maid\n\nC:\\Windows\\System32\\LogFiles\n\nC:\\Program Files\\Security IGuard\n\nC:\\Program Files\\PSGuard\n\nReboot the PC in Normal Mode\n\nRun this online virus scan: ActiveScan - Save the results from the scan!\n\nPost a new HiJackThis log along with the results from ActiveScan and Ewido.\n\n### #5 Posted 03 July 2005 - 08:20 AM\n\nDue to lack of feedback, this topic has been closed.\n\nIf you need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with address of this thread. This applies only to the original topic starter. Everyone else please begin a New Topic.\nIf you need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with address of this thread. This applies only to the original topic starter. Everyone else please begin a New Topic.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# Not hearing sound from internet\n\nStarted by susancosta , Nov 08 2013 12:28 PM\n\n### #1 Posted 08 November 2013 - 12:28 PM\n\n### #2 Posted 10 November 2013 - 09:56 AM\n\nHi susancosta,\n\nWelcome to Geeks To Go!\n\nDo you still need help? I asked one of the Moderators to move your thread to the more appropriate forum. It appears your sound problem is not malware related and the other Techs will have a better chance to see that you need help.\n\nCould you please tell me which Operating System (OS) in installed?\n\nLet's start with the easy troubleshooting first to see if it is just a setting that is causing your sound to not function properly while on the Internet.\n\nGo to Start > Run and type (or copy/paste) the following into the Run box and click OK.\n\nsndvol\n\nVerify that nothing is muted and let me know. It wouldn't hurt to click on the speakers at the bottom to mute then click again to re-enable the sound, just in case....\n\nDonna\nWelcome to Geeks To Go!\n\nDo you still need help? I asked one of the Moderators to move your thread to the more appropriate forum. It appears your sound problem is not malware related and the other Techs will have a better chance to see that you need help.\n\nCould you please tell me which Operating System (OS) in installed?\n\nLet's start with the easy troubleshooting first to see if it is just a setting that is causing your sound to not function properly while on the Internet.\n\nGo to Start > Run and type (or copy/paste) the following into the Run box and click OK.\n\nsndvol\n\nVerify that nothing is muted and let me know. It wouldn't hurt to click on the speakers at the bottom to mute then click again to re-enable the sound, just in case....\n\nDonna\n\n### #3 Posted 10 November 2013 - 02:22 PM\n\nFrom the original post it would seem the issue is restricted just to the internet and not the system itself. I would suspect a plugin of some sort as the issue.\n\n### #4 Posted 10 November 2013 - 06:52 PM\n\nWe could test by trying different browsers too, if OP comes back\n\n### #5 Posted 10 November 2013 - 06:59 PM\n\nI agree Troy.\n\n### #6 Posted 10 November 2013 - 07:17 PM\n\nMe, too, on both of the above ideas!\n\nI just adore teamwork!\nI just adore teamwork!\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 2 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 2 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI restarted my Dell XPS 400 with XP media center edition a few hours ago. As soon as windows started running, I got:\n\nWindows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:\n\n\\WINDOWS\\system32\\config\\system\n\nYou can attempt to repair this file using the original setup CD-Rom. Select R at the first screen to start repair.\n\nPrior to this message appearing, I have had zero problems, no errors, bsod's, etc, for months and months. I work from home a couple of days a week and have a separate system owned by my employer. I use a VPN, which was having problems today. I was frustrated and opted to restart everything on my end (computers, modem, router). Now of course, the work computer and VPN are fine. I actually restarted everything more than once, twice I think, but maybe 3 times. Windows loaded as usual until the last restart. I'm afraid I was very frustrated and think I turned it off the last time by pressing the button in, instead of telling it to shut down.\n\nI have the original installation CD sent by Dell with the system and had no trouble getting it to run. It goes to the Welcome to Set Up screen and gives the proper options. I selected \"setup windows xp\" and agreed to the licensing info, but the option to \"repair the selected windows xp installation\" does not appear. Instead of a line item for microsoft windows xp, I get 3 line items, each a different partition.\n\n-: Partition 1 [FAT] - 47 mb - 39 mb free\n\nC: Partition 2 [NTFS] - 233,609 mb - 188,508 free\n\nF: Partition 3 [FAT32] - 4754 mb - 458 mb free\n\nUnpartitioned space - 8 mb\n\nI HAVE had problems with the system before, less than a year ago. A couple of wonderful people here at gtg helped me through it. Basically, I was out of warranty with Dell, started receiving BSODs with no specific codes, paid Dell to help service it by phone, and got several different answers from them as to the source of the problem. Hard drive, motherboard, memory, and video card were all included. I backed up my data and eventually did a system restore with the Dell tech. It did not fix it. After working with gtg, I eventually replaced the nvidia card with a new ATI one, did another system restore with gtg, and have not experienced any problems, at all, none, since. It was a long process to determine that the video card was the problem. The link to the post follows, but is quite long, and I hope not related.\n\nhttp://www.geekstogo...8E-t186873.html\n\nAre the 3 partitions related to / the result of the past system restores?\n\nI did run chkdsk /r, and when it completed it said it found and fixed one or more errors on the volume. But restarting gets the same \\WINDOWS\\system32\\config\\system missing or corrupt message.\n\nCan anyone offer any suggestions?\n\nThank you very much, Kristi",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nHow can I remove then from when I right click.\n\nE.g. When I right click in the white box in RUN its there makes the whole thing big, I do not like it.\n\nThe bit in the red. Comes up in when you going to rename a file as well.\n\nAnnoys me I just wanna know if I can remove it.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI kept rerunning adaware (with 11 - 9 continuing malware results repeatedly) and spybot & cws found nothing, spywareblaster didn't stop it, with zone labs zone alarm not seeing anything (but the pop up was blank ). After reading and hopping around trying to figure out how nothing seemed to work, I found ngpw36 and kept deleting it in win task manager, but it kept coming back... to make a long story short (began last night).\n\nApparently for me, the ngpw36.exe is served by adprot.exe, so I searched and found both (after editing my register to get rid of both in current user and machine), then ended the processes on both and then deleted them (to the recycle bin ) reran adaware, deleting all 9 malware finds (go to tools in adaware and make sure you're deleting not just quarantining) and rebooted .\n\nNo comebacks, after 2 reboots . Hope this helps someone. No log; don't have hijack this, just running adaware, spybot, cwshredder, spyware blaster and zone alarm.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nPCSleuth\n\n# PC Starts up POSTS then screen goes black\n\nStarted by pcsleuth , Mar 21 2006 04:03 PM\n\n### #1 Posted 21 March 2006 - 04:03 PM\n\nPCSleuth\n\n### #2 Posted 21 March 2006 - 05:27 PM\n\nAs a quick guess, I would suspect the video card and/or settings. It may work for one video mode, but not another. You could also try booting in safe mode (I am not sure of how to do that as I mainly use Linux, so perhaps someone else can assist with that). It could also be the monitor not working at the other resolution, so if you have access to another monitor the easiest thing do to is to try another monitor.\n\nIt sounds like the monitor does not have a signal when it alternates amber/green.\nIt sounds like the monitor does not have a signal when it alternates amber/green.\n\n### #3 Posted 21 March 2006 - 10:27 PM\n\nHi and thanks for your reply!\n\nWhat you're saying seems to make sense. From looking at the monitor I am pretty sure I can rule it out as a problem because like you said, it isnt getting a signal which is probably why it is alternating amber/green.\n\nThe video card seems like the likely suspect because if it isnt sending the signal to the monitor, that would be a good reason why the monitor goes black. The problem I am having with your analysis is that if the video card is faulty, then why dont i continue to hear the hard drive booting up or working? Thanks...\n\nPCSleuth\nWhat you're saying seems to make sense. From looking at the monitor I am pretty sure I can rule it out as a problem because like you said, it isnt getting a signal which is probably why it is alternating amber/green.\n\nThe video card seems like the likely suspect because if it isnt sending the signal to the monitor, that would be a good reason why the monitor goes black. The problem I am having with your analysis is that if the video card is faulty, then why dont i continue to hear the hard drive booting up or working? Thanks...\n\nPCSleuth\n\n### #4 Posted 22 March 2006 - 08:46 PM\n\nThe video card could cause the system to hang, but it also could be something else. You need to take it a step at a time and see what you can find. You could try using something like the Knoppix Live CD to boot the machine and see if other video modes work.\n\nIt still could be the monitor, although not too likely, since if it can't deal with the signal it might just act as if it is not getting any signal. It is easy to try and while it might not be the case, easy things to try can be worth it if it happens to be the case. Sometimes cables fail in strange ways too, but if you assume that the cable will never fail you might try many things before you figure it out.\nIt still could be the monitor, although not too likely, since if it can't deal with the signal it might just act as if it is not getting any signal. It is easy to try and while it might not be the case, easy things to try can be worth it if it happens to be the case. Sometimes cables fail in strange ways too, but if you assume that the cable will never fail you might try many things before you figure it out.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI've been using Windows 7 for a long while now. I recently installed XP on a second hard drive and I can choose which to boot up.\n\nI don't want to use Windows 7 any more so I use XP and i've installed everything i need etc etc.\n\nI want to format the Windows 7 hard drive, but it doesn't let me, it keeps saying it's in use. But I don't know what by.\n\nWindows 7 is on Disk 0\n\nWindows XP is on Disk 1\n\nWhen I go into disk managment XP is the boot drive.\n\nI was wondering how I would go about stopping the computer accessing the windows 7 drive so I can format it?",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nWhen playing video CD's however the lines are very prominent.\n\nI believe I have all the latest drivers.\n\nAnyone else with any experience of this phenomenon? I am at a loss as to what else to try.\n\nMany thanks,\n\nDave.\n\nNeed help with your computer or device? Want to learn new tech skills? You're in the right place!\n\nGeeks to Go is a friendly community of tech experts who can solve any problem you have. Just create a free account and post your question. Our volunteers will reply quickly and guide you through the steps. Don't let tech troubles stop you. Join Geeks to Go now and get the support you need!> \n\nHave you tried a different monitor to see if the issue is the system or the monitor?\n\nThat would be the firsts tep to take to cancel out the monitor or the system as the issue. This will give us a more precise direction to look in.\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users\n\nCommunity Forum Software by IP.Board\n\nLicensed to: Geeks to Go, Inc.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nAd-Aware\n\nBy instinct, this along with SpyBot was the first thing that I ran. Ad-Aware took out some 400+ issues. I still continue to get a few tracking cookies everytime I subsequently run the program, most definatly from all the pop-ups that I am experiencing.\n\nCWShredder\n\nThis program found one issue & was resolved immediatly.\n\nSpyBot S&D\n\nThis program has also removed many items. However, there were several things that could not be removed that I had to use various fixes for in order to get them removed. *admin hugs Google. However, I still have a couple issues unresolved, various fixes unsuccessful:\n\nCallingHome.biz - 4 entries\n\n* HKEY_USERS\\S-1-5-18\\Software\\DLMAX\n* HKEY_USERS\\S-1-5-20\\Software\\DLMAX\n* HKEY_USERS\\S-1-5-19\\Software\\DLMAX\n* HKEY_USERS\\DEFAULT\\Software\\DLMAX\n\n* HKEY_USERS\\S-1-5-18\\Software\\LQ\n* HKEY_USERS\\S-1-5-20\\Software\\LQ\n* HKEY_USERS\\S-1-5-19\\Software\\LQ\n* HKEY_USERS\\DEFAULT\\Software\\LQ\n\nUninstalled the OEM software that he had, and install Symantic Corporate 9.0.3.1000. It found and removed 14 items.\n\nTrend Houscall\n\nIt removed stuff as well. However, there are 7 files it can not remove:\n\nTROJ VG.A - C:\\Windows\\System\\Cache\\pi1_51.exe\n\nTROJ AGENT.NJ - C:\\Windows\\System\\Cache\\adl_dh.exe\n\nTROJ VG.A - C:\\Windows\\System32\\Cache\\pi1_51.exe\n\nTROJ AGENT.NJ - C:\\Windows\\System32\\Cache\\adl_dh.exe\n\nTROJ STARTPA.A - C:\\Windows\\System32\\eliteerror32.dat\n\nTROJ VB.KM - C:\\Windows\\System32\\sysmonnt.exe\n\nTROJ STARTPA.A - C:\\Windows\\protector.update.exe\n\nI have not removed any of these, as I want to ensure there is no neccessary removal instructions.\n\nPanda\n\nLOG ATTACHED\n\nActivescan.txt 31.06KB 165 downloads\n\nTDS-3\n\nAs this is a complicated program, I was able to figure out how to run it. It found some stuff & I was able to delete them when completed. LOG ATTACHED\n\n02_04_05_Sat.txt 2.69KB 217 downloads\n\nWindows\n\nRoger.\n\n--restarted (well many times, but once before the following)--\n\nHijack This\n\nLOG ATTACHED\n\nhijackthis.txt 6.44KB 165 downloads\n\nThanks in advance. You guys do wonderful work here.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# DVD drive does recognize any disc ...\n\nStarted by hajiwon , Jan 08 2006 06:11 PM\n\n### #31 Posted 10 January 2006 - 01:09 PM\n\n### #32 Posted 10 January 2006 - 01:19 PM\n\nHi hajiwon...\n\nIs SP2 all you deleted? If so, download This Version for IT professionals and save it to your hard drive. Burn it to a cd and run it on your machine that way (you may have to open the folder and double click the icon to start the install).\n\nIf that doesn't get you connected to the internet, let me know.\n\nIf you are able to access the internet, go HERE and get the update for your version of Roxio software.\n\nwannabe1\nIs SP2 all you deleted? If so, download This Version for IT professionals and save it to your hard drive. Burn it to a cd and run it on your machine that way (you may have to open the folder and double click the icon to start the install).\n\nIf that doesn't get you connected to the internet, let me know.\n\nIf you are able to access the internet, go HERE and get the update for your version of Roxio software.\n\nwannabe1\n\nEdited by wannabe1, 10 January 2006 - 01:21 PM.\n\n### #33 Posted 10 January 2006 - 02:32 PM\n\n^ i can't run it on my machine with the CD because the CD drive doesn't work remember?? i don't know why my com is not connected to the internet, but yesterday it did, even though i deleted SP2\n\n### #34 Posted 10 January 2006 - 03:32 PM\n\nOh yeah...then there's that...\n\nDo both of the machines have floppy drives? If yes, download WinSock XP Fix and transfer it via floppy...I hope it fits, gonna be pretty close (download=1.4MB / floppy=1.44MB).\n\nRun the application on the \"broken\" machine, reboot, and try to connect to the internet.\n\nwannabe1\nDo both of the machines have floppy drives? If yes, download WinSock XP Fix and transfer it via floppy...I hope it fits, gonna be pretty close (download=1.4MB / floppy=1.44MB).\n\nRun the application on the \"broken\" machine, reboot, and try to connect to the internet.\n\nwannabe1\n\n### #35 Posted 10 January 2006 - 04:24 PM\n\n^ ok i'll try that, but the startup is sooo slow now ..\n\n-----------------\n\nedit:\n\nthe computer still doesn't work, it cannot be connected to the internet. and the startup menu disappeared .. there's only icons on my desktop, shutting down & starting the com is really slow now\n-----------------\n\nedit:\n\nthe computer still doesn't work, it cannot be connected to the internet. and the startup menu disappeared .. there's only icons on my desktop, shutting down & starting the com is really slow now\n\nEdited by hajiwon, 10 January 2006 - 04:33 PM.\n\n### #36 Posted 15 January 2006 - 05:47 PM\n\ndo you know what the problem is?? i tried winsock but it doesn't help ... windows media player doesn't work anymore and the sound in com is gone, i can't install it since the CD driver doesn't work\n\n### #37 Posted 19 January 2006 - 09:30 PM\n\nproblem solved\n\ni went to repair it\ni went to repair it\n\n### #38 Posted 19 January 2006 - 09:33 PM\n\nI guess that'll work....\n\nwannabe1\nwannabe1\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nAfter a while surfing in the internet sondenly a programm opens!\n\nthe topic:\n\n\"Thank you for choosing to be on our web site\"\n\nI cannot close it befor I select a modem to connect with them. Also it costs much money.\n\nWhen i ignore it, it opens twice and on and on.\n\nAt the moment the prog is opened 9 times.\n\nWhat can I do???",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI will start with posting my pc specs , as explaining what the problem exactly is may take a bit more time.\n\nATI Radeon HD 4870 512mb\n\n12gb ddr3\n\nMSI 770-c45\n\nSB Recon 3D\n\nHDD SamsungHD502HI 500gb -ish\n\nmonitor LG L1900R\n\nModecom 500W PSU\n\nI am currently running windows 7\n\nAs to what my problem is, here goes :\n\nWhile playing games suddenly the screen either goes completely black, white with whitish sqares, or black with blackish stripes, or very dark blue with a bit darker stripes and at the same time sound glitches a little and the pc freezes and i have to restart it. thats the thing that is happening most of the time. No BSODs, no errors, nothing. From time to time i get a monitor \"error\" saying \"digital out of range - and some Khz's here ( not always the same )\" There are some exceptions. for example when i play DOTA2 pc crashes just sometimes , mostly the game kinda minimalizes to desktop and i can still see the game cursor, hear the game sounds, and even use the skills in-game, however i can only see the desktop ( icons and all ) from there i can get to task manager and close dota, after which im getting \"display driver stopped responding successfully recovered\" . thats when i play DOTA2 and DOTA2 only. this never happend in any other game. However yesterday for the first time when playing WoW i got the black screen and sound glitch for a couple of seconds but after that the game continued for couple of minutes, next the black stripes happend after which the continued again and finally i got blue stripes after which PC crashed. i tried running the games in lowest settings possible and the time after it crashes is irrelevant to the video settings ( just yesterday morning WoW on lowest settings crashed after 30seconds, and the same day but in the evening on ultra settings i played for about 3 hrs before it crashed).\n\nSo those are the problems i am having. now i ll try to list the things ive already tried.\n\n-formatted HDD ( and changed OS from win8 to win7 - which solved the problem for couple days )\n\n-updated all the drivers\n\n-installed older version of GPU and sound card drivers\n\n-updated bios\n\n-lowered GPU clock settings (using amd overdrive)\n\n-overclocked GPU a bit\n\n-checked all the temperatures ( with speedfan, everest, and vision engine control panel and also my hands and fingers during and before crash) and they were all normal\n\n-changed thermal paste on GPU and CPU\n\n-rested BIOS to default settings\n\n-cleaned everything from any dust ( i do this regularly )\n\n-tried running with another gpu ( geforce 6800gt - it worked, but the PSU started making weird noises so i took it out :S )\n\n-tried unplugging everything i could that wasnt 100% needed ( two new pieces of ram - 2x4gb) and sound card\n\ni think that would be all.\n\njust some other things i can think of are recent changes to my pc. i bought 2x4gb ram ( exactly the same as the other 4gb just more ). bought Sound blaster sound card ( had some integrated one which i turned off in BIOS )and thats pretty much it.\n\nI honestly have no idea what the problem is.\n\nalso i think i have to add that other than new RAM and sound card, GPU cooling system, the whole PC is almost 4 years old.\n\nI would greatly appreciate any help and ideas.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# Lost All Files\n\nStarted by ariesgirly , Jan 01 2006 07:26 AM\n\n### #1 Posted 01 January 2006 - 07:26 AM\n\n### #2 Posted 01 January 2006 - 07:47 AM\n\nHi and welcome to Geeks to Go. Can you get into safe mode? Press F8 while the system is booting up. You could try doing a system restore. From windows help: To run System Restore in safe mode\n\nAccess System Restore through Help and Support.\n\nFollow the instructions on your screen.\n\nNotes\n\nTo access the System Restore Wizard, click Start, and then click Help and Support. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Using System Restore to undo changes, and then click Run the System Restore Wizard.\n\nWhile the computer is in safe mode, System Restore does not create any restore points. Therefore, you cannot undo a restoration that you performed when the computer was in safe mode.\n\nYou can use System Restore to restore your computer to any restore point while in safe mode. If you cannot start the computer in standard mode, you can use System Restore to restore to a time when you could start the computer without errors.\n\nTo restore to a time when your computer started without errors, select a restore point as close to the time you remember it last started without errors.\n\nIf System Restore is suspended because of insufficient disk space, you cannot enable it by making more disk space available while in safe mode. You must restart the computer in standard mode and make more disk space available.\nAccess System Restore through Help and Support.\n\nFollow the instructions on your screen.\n\nNotes\n\nTo access the System Restore Wizard, click Start, and then click Help and Support. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Using System Restore to undo changes, and then click Run the System Restore Wizard.\n\nWhile the computer is in safe mode, System Restore does not create any restore points. Therefore, you cannot undo a restoration that you performed when the computer was in safe mode.\n\nYou can use System Restore to restore your computer to any restore point while in safe mode. If you cannot start the computer in standard mode, you can use System Restore to restore to a time when you could start the computer without errors.\n\nTo restore to a time when your computer started without errors, select a restore point as close to the time you remember it last started without errors.\n\nIf System Restore is suspended because of insufficient disk space, you cannot enable it by making more disk space available while in safe mode. You must restart the computer in standard mode and make more disk space available.\n\n### #3 Posted 01 January 2006 - 08:43 AM\n\nOk, I got into safe mode, but I have Windows 2000, so the choices you listed above might be different. Can you help with Windows 2000? Thank you.\n\nEdited by ariesgirly, 01 January 2006 - 08:48 AM.\n\n### #5 Posted 01 January 2006 - 09:01 AM\n\nIs there any way to recover emails lost in Outlook? I am missing my entire email address in Outlook.\n\nI did recover all C drive folders, but I am also missing Real Player & the stored songs. Thank you\nI did recover all C drive folders, but I am also missing Real Player & the stored songs. Thank you\n\n### #6 Posted 01 January 2006 - 02:54 PM\n\nHelp! I cannot find any Outlook files...actually my entire email address on Outlook is gone. I need this for my business tomorrow.\n\n### #7 Posted 01 January 2006 - 03:52 PM\n\nUse google and look for some tools to help\n\nhttp://www.google.co...ery&btnG=Search\n\nset up your own search if this one doen't find what you need. There are some tools out there, some you have to buy, some free. I remember once I changed my user account, and all my outlook express emails disappeared. I was able to find a free utility and/or instructions that enabled me to get them back. I was able to do that by taking the initiative and looking for the answer. No doubt, it happened to you and you can bet it has happened to others. The answer is out there.\nhttp://www.google.co...ery&btnG=Search\n\nset up your own search if this one doen't find what you need. There are some tools out there, some you have to buy, some free. I remember once I changed my user account, and all my outlook express emails disappeared. I was able to find a free utility and/or instructions that enabled me to get them back. I was able to do that by taking the initiative and looking for the answer. No doubt, it happened to you and you can bet it has happened to others. The answer is out there.\n\n### #8 Posted 02 January 2006 - 08:45 AM\n\nOk, I just thought that someone here would know what to do. Thank anyway\n\n### #9 Posted 02 January 2006 - 03:16 PM\n\nI don't use outlook, so I don't recall the name of the file, but outlook uses a single file for all the information. Since you lost your login, I suspect that the file is still there, but not associated with your login now.\n\nOne way to find the file is to create a message with a know string in it and then search for it. Once you find it, search for other files with the same or similar names. Then move the existing file and copy (not rename) the other file. The reason you want to copy it is if something happens, you want to still have the original file untouched.\nOne way to find the file is to create a message with a know string in it and then search for it. Once you find it, search for other files with the same or similar names. Then move the existing file and copy (not rename) the other file. The reason you want to copy it is if something happens, you want to still have the original file untouched.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nWhen I try to install certain things, the installer will instantly crash, or \"has stopped working\".\n\nFor example, I tried updating Java (both x64 and x86) and it instantly crashed. So I uninstalled completely, but now am stuck with no java.\n\nClicking View problem details shows\n\nProblem signature:\n\nProblem Event Name: BEX\n\nApplication Name: jre-6u26-windows-i586-iftw.exe\n\nApplication Version: 6.0.260.81\n\nApplication Timestamp: 4e0cbd18\n\nFault Module Name: StackHash_6d82\n\nFault Module Version: 0.0.0.0\n\nFault Module Timestamp: 00000000\n\nException Offset: 03556188\n\nException Code: c0000005\n\nException Data: 00000008\n\nOS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1\n\nLocale ID: 1033\n\nAdditional Information 1: 6d82\n\nAdditional Information 2: 6d82d002ce38ba88c5cab6ce548d1877\n\nAdditional Information 3: ccb9\n\nAdditional Information 4: ccb9bb024fd4ca785d1209a37f8d3f55\n\nThe same thing happened with [bleep] NFO Viewer. One day I tried opening a .nfo and it didn't work, so I tried reinstalling but installer stopped working immediately.\n\nAny tips or help would be appreciated. I am completely stumped and reformatting is the last thing I want to do.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI can not locate these files on my computer with a search\n\nEach time I run symantec, it finds them again and \"quarantines\" them.\n\nThe files are:\n\nPhone.class\n\nMyName.class\n\nIs.class\n\ngogol/PhonBook.class\n\ngogol/Familie.class\n\ngogol/Emailer.class\n\nAn example output is:\n\nScan type: Manual Scan\n\nEvent: Risk Found!\n\nTrojan Horse\n\nFile: >>gogol/Emailer.class\n\nLocation: Quarantine\n\nComputer: DANIEL-PC\n\nUser: admin\n\nAction taken: Quarantine succeeded\n\nDate found: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 11:32:08 AM\n\nI suspect that the computer is still infected.\n\nCan anyone help me walk through removing/cleaning my computer\n\nthanks in advance for any help!\n\nDaniel",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n[size=1][size=7][font=Arial Black]\n\n[size=6][size=5]\n\nHi All.\n\nIve just got into software programming as I'm just going into a computer science degree, so naturally with my interest in computers I went and downloaded the public beta release of Vista.\n\nIll cut to the chase: My two keycodes just dont work, and I'm stuffed. I've contacted microsoft to no avail, they wont reply to my mails.\n\nI'd really like to try out vista but I just can't! Please help me! Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!\n\nAlso, will the beta realeases be able to run the \"vista only\" games such as Crysis and Halo 2? I bet that you can run those games on XP if you want with a simple change (remember the Doom sham!).\n\nThats my 10 cents, thanks\n\nPlease do not include product key codes in a post\n\nEdited by Keith, 19 July 2006 - 03:03 PM.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nWhen i place a disk into the drive i begins to \"Rev up\" Then a small disc appears on the side of my mouse and then nothing. When i go to my computer and double click the DvD-RW It says please insert a disc. I have tried multiple discs (DvD, CD and just a plain music CD)\n\nI have it connected properly and the little pin is in the the middle slot.\n\nIf you need anymore information on this please do not hesitate to ask. All help is welcome.\n\nAlso if you need a DxDiag just ask.\n\nThanks Poseido!\n\nEdited by Poseido, 21 February 2008 - 11:33 AM.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# Arctic silver 5\n\nStarted by BInarY , Dec 21 2005 08:23 PM\n\n### #1 Posted 21 December 2005 - 08:23 PM\n\n### #2 Posted 21 December 2005 - 10:28 PM\n\nHi,\n\nYes, remove the heatsink and clean the cpu and heatsink with isoproply alcohol, then reapply following the directions on the artic silver website.\n\nThis condition you speak of could actually cause the cpu to run hoter or possible overheat in rare instances it can also cause the cpu to short.\n\nArtic silver also makes a proctuct called atrtic clean witch is the preferred method of clean up but isoprpolyn alcohol will work.\n\nRick\nYes, remove the heatsink and clean the cpu and heatsink with isoproply alcohol, then reapply following the directions on the artic silver website.\n\nThis condition you speak of could actually cause the cpu to run hoter or possible overheat in rare instances it can also cause the cpu to short.\n\nArtic silver also makes a proctuct called atrtic clean witch is the preferred method of clean up but isoprpolyn alcohol will work.\n\nRick\n\n### #3 Posted 21 December 2005 - 10:36 PM\n\nRemember to use about half a grain of rice worth of arctic silver. Your goal is not to create a complete buffer between the heat sink and processor, just to fill in the microscopic grooves and cracks that we can't even see. You should barely be able to see the layer of arctic silver when you're done (remember, metal on metal is a much better heat conductor than metal to arctic silver to metal)\n\n### #4 Posted 22 December 2005 - 12:23 AM\n\nThank you, i just finished ordering the arctic clean... ill remove it as soon as it gets in, like 3 days. Hopefully nothing should happen with in the mean time. After installing the hsf and checking my sensors, the temperature dramatically fell. It was overheating at about 80c and now it reads 38-50c. BIG TIME improvement.\n\nIve got another question: I always leave my computer 24/7, is this a good thing or not....i ve heard that turning the computer constantly on and off stresses the computer ...and leaving it on is the best bet...or am i confused ?\nIve got another question: I always leave my computer 24/7, is this a good thing or not....i ve heard that turning the computer constantly on and off stresses the computer ...and leaving it on is the best bet...or am i confused ?\n\n### #5 Posted 22 December 2005 - 09:38 AM\n\nYou should turn it off when you are finsihed with it, all the time it is on you eat into the lifetime of components and since you spend most of the day off of the computer rather than on especially when sleeping you should keep it off.\n\nIts is designed to be turned on and off it wont cause any damage by turning it on and off, it can only receive additional stress if it is running very very hot and you then cool it very quickly but this is a rare circumstance and you would have to do it alot for there to be any damage and even at that the damage would be minor probably only cosmetic.\n\nSo turn it off when its not in use. Also using all that electricity with the computer doing nothing is highly wasteful and irresponsible. not to mention its costing you a fair bit of money.\nIts is designed to be turned on and off it wont cause any damage by turning it on and off, it can only receive additional stress if it is running very very hot and you then cool it very quickly but this is a rare circumstance and you would have to do it alot for there to be any damage and even at that the damage would be minor probably only cosmetic.\n\nSo turn it off when its not in use. Also using all that electricity with the computer doing nothing is highly wasteful and irresponsible. not to mention its costing you a fair bit of money.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI don't quite know if this would be the ideal place to post this, but I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice.\n\nRecently my PSU started literally burning so I replaced it with a new PSU and the nice smell of burning metal was replaced with a gentle cool running odourless power supply. Though since then randomly I've been having some issues like Youtube and Megavideo videos will freeze, which I just assumed was a flash error, so I reinstalled flash and temporarily fixed it, though it kept popping up every now and then.\n\nMore recently, my PC has just randomly frozen though applications are still running in the background. It's happened during a few PC games and a few times simply browsing on firefox. Then came a few BSOD. They say something like STOP 0x0000007A (some other memory looking numbers here) if I remember correctly.\n\nBecause of the BSOD I got, I was thinking maybe it was a memory issue, so I just sent away for some new RAM, though from the video issues, I'm thinking it might be a video card issue. Then I got to thinking that for all I know it could be a dodgy HDD or heaven forbid, the mobo. If anyone thinks they could share some insight into my problem, I'd appreciate it very much. I don't have the money to build myself a brand new PC to solve what might only require one item being replaced. I'm afraid that when the PSU went, it took something else with it\n\nmy specs are:\n\nManufacturer:\n\nMSI\n\nProcessor:\n\nAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4800+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.5GHz\n\nMemory:\n\n2048MB RAM\n\nHard Drive:\n\n250 GB + 500 GB slave\n\nVideo Card:\n\nNVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT\n\nMonitor:\n\nBenQ G700 (Analog)\n\nSound Card:\n\nRealtek HD Audio output\n\nSpeakers/Headphones:\n\nPredator Edifier\n\nKeyboard:\n\nUSB Root Hub\n\nMouse:\n\nUSB Root Hub\n\nOperating System:\n\nWindows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100216-1514)\n\nMotherboard:\n\nMSI 7639 (I think)\n\nPSU:\n\nCorsair TX650w",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# usb not working\n\nStarted by collrest , Aug 10 2005 04:50 PM\n\n### #16 Posted 13 August 2005 - 01:58 AM\n\n### #17 Posted 13 August 2005 - 06:35 PM\n\n> \n\nare your settings in bios set to have usb enabled?\n\nI have already asked this but as the usb controllers appear in device manager as working properly, I am assuming that they are enabled in the bios. In theory, if they were disabled in the bios, then they wouldn't show up in DM.\n\nHowever, it may be worth double checking just in case..\n\ncollrest, i know you said earlier that you didn't know how to do this, so I'll try & talk you through it :\n\nAs your system is a Shuttle computer, which I am not familiar with, I have no idea if the bios is stripped down to minimal settings or not. Its also possible that your bios requires a non-standard keyboard character to access it (the standard one being the DEL key).\n\nPower the system on & after about 2-3 seconds press the DEL key repeatedly. This should get you into the bios. If it doesn't, reboot & try again but try a different key. Try each of these keys until you gain access to the bios :\n\n(F1, F2, ESC, F10, F12)\n\nYou may also notice a message near the bottom of the screen when you first power on, telling you which key to press to access the bios/setup.\n\nOnce in the bios, scan through all the settings until you find any relating to USB. Let me know what the settings are & what value each one is currently set to.\n\n(EG USB Controller : enabled etc)\n\nQuit the bios without saving any changes at this point & reboot\n\n### #18 Posted 13 August 2005 - 09:02 PM\n\nSamm u there u hadnt reply in couple of days and really need to get this fix.\n\n### #19 Posted 14 August 2005 - 10:47 AM\n\n> \n\nSamm u there u hadnt reply in couple of days and really need to get this fix.\n\nHi Collrest, yes I am here. I did reply to you yesterday just before your last post if you check, but I must admit, I didn't see the two posts you wrote before that until afterwards.\n\nIn my last post i asked you to check the bios settings etc. Since then however i have finally managed to find the manual for your motherboard, so I can give you much clearer instructions now :\n\n1. Power on the system (or reboot) & as soon as the display comes up & system runs the RAM check, press the DEL key repeatedly. This will get you into the bios.\n\n2.In the bios, do to the menu called 'Integrated peripherals' & check the following settings:\n\nUSB EHCI Controller : Enabled\n\nOnChip USB Controller : Enabled\n\nOnChip USB KBC Controller : Enabled\n\nIf any of these are disabled, enable them & save the changes. Then reboot the system normally. Check in device manager to see if anything has been added or changed under the USB section.\n\nReboot the system in Safe mode : once the POST test finishes (RAM check etc & drive detection) but just before windows starts to load, press the F8 key repeatedly. This should bring up the boot menu. Select Safe mode from the menu & press enter.\n\nWhen booted to XP, go back into device manager & check the following things please:\n\n1. Under the USB Controller section, let me know exactly what is listed there.\n\n2.Look to see if you have an entry in DM called Other Devices. If so, let me know whats listed under it.\n\n3. Look through the rest of device manager for any other entries pertaining to USB devices & tell me what they are, if it exists. (HP usb printers for example, often have there own entry at the bottom of DM, rather then in the USB section).\n\nYou won't have internet access in safe mode so afterwards reboot the system normally to get back online.\n\nAlso, do you have the CD that came with the Shuttle motherboard?\n\n### #20 Posted 14 August 2005 - 03:05 PM\n\ni have the cd for the shuttle.... i install it already and tried it again but doesnt work\n\ni will put the results in other post.\ni will put the results in other post.\n\n### #21 Posted 14 August 2005 - 03:24 PM\n\nomg im soo srry.......... i just figure wat wrong. im really.. i just went to the DM and check the tab for the usb when i check the property for Standard Enchanced PCI to USB port controller was showing no digital signer and everything else and thought it was weird and i click update devices and it actually found an update and everything start to work. i try my external hard drive and it work for like a long time!. srry for ur hard work for nothing\n\n### #22 Posted 15 August 2005 - 06:05 PM\n\nGlad to hear you've fixed it. I was beginning to suspect a USB Controller driver issue - or at least, a USBv2 issue. Many of these controllers require an updated driver from microsoft or the motherboard manufacturer.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nThe column (on my Windows 10 pc) headed by icons labeled Messenger,Contacts,Calendar,Notepad, and Settings Menu. Can you delete the whole column? It takes up too much space and blocks parts of the message display? Thanks. .... batpark\n\n# The Yahoo Mail screen with the column for ads on the right side\n\n### #1 Posted 30 April 2017 - 10:30 AM\n\n### #2 Posted 30 April 2017 - 10:32 PM\n\nThere should be a little arrow there on the vertical line that separates the ( Messenger,Contacts,Calendar,Notepad, and Settings Menu) from your E-Mail , I just started fooling with it, and somehow I shrunk that space to a very small window. It looks so much better, click on that line if you don't see the arrow. Keep fooling around with it.\n\nThanks\n\nJoe\n\nEdit\n\nI noticed if I click on inbox, the window jumps to the same size again and you need to click on the arrow once more to make the E-Mail window bigger, There must be some way to lock it, I'll see about that.\n\n### #3 Posted 01 May 2017 - 04:27 AM\n\nHello Batpark,\n\nI agree, the Yahoo Mail ads on the right are very annoying!\n\nVarious ad blocker/privacy extensions such as Adblocker Plus or Ghostery will get rid of the ads themselves. The column itself remains though - and you need to click the arrow that zep516 mentioned to get rid of it.\n\nAm not 100% certain that the column on the right is the one you were talking about though, so if it isn't please let us know.\n\nChris.\n\n### #4 Posted 01 May 2017 - 07:49 AM\n\nJoe, Chris: Thanks both. The offending column I am talking about IS the one on the right of the screen. Unfortunately I could not find the \"arrow on a vertical\" that eliminated the column.\n\nI'll look forward to hearing from you if you can find an \"eliminating\" procedure. ... batpark\n\n### #5 Posted 01 May 2017 - 08:15 AM\n\nChris.\n\n### #6 Posted 01 May 2017 - 10:28 AM\n\nHello Batpark,\n\nOkay, here as promised are a couple of screenshots. The arrow is just a tiny little thing, about a third of the way from the bottom in the first screenshot and attached to the bar where you can scroll up and down. The second screenshot is a close-up of the arrow from the first one.\n\nChris.\n\nEdited by Channeal, 01 May 2017 - 10:30 AM.\n\n### #7 Posted 03 May 2017 - 04:25 PM\n\nFWIW: Channeal's screenshot could not be clearer. However that small arrow does NOT appear on my PC screen. And, so far, no amount of fooling with that vertical line, per Joe's suggestion, has worked either.\n\nI expect it is useless but i'll try asking Yahoo. ..... batpark\n\n### #8 Posted 05 May 2017 - 11:57 AM\n\nInterestingly, after I posted my message and screenshots here the other day the arrow mysteriously disappeared on my laptop. I am not sure if that was in Microsoft Edge or in the Windows 10 Yahoo app, but they are both showing the arrow today. Maybe yours will magically appear sometime!\n\nGood luck with contacting Yahoo. I doubt that they are going to help you get rid of the ads though!\n\nChris.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 2 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 2 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nI installed XP on this person's computer about two and a half years ago, and didn't have a problem. Granted, back then I used their legitimate XP Home with SP2 disc that they had (which they have since lost), but it was the same CD key and worked without a problem.\n\nI am getting this \"not valid\" message while trying to enter the key during installation, NOT while trying to activate after installation.\n\nI'd appreicate some advice.\n\nthanks,\n\nmike.\n\nEdited by diggeryo, 09 June 2009 - 09:35 AM.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n## Windows Patch Day – Bring on the BSOD!\n\nWindows XP users are not very happy campers this week. Microsoft is busy investigating a multitude of reports that claim MS10-015, which was rolled out on Tuesday, is causing XP installations to blue-screen. Microsoft has acknowledged that this particular patch appears to be at fault, but are still unwilling to state that the issues are related solely to that. Instead, they are looking in to the situation further, trying to determine if this could possibly be the result of interoperability issues with another component, or even third-party software.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nWell it was the G: on the OS previous to the reinstallion of Windows XP Pro. After that it changed to the D:, however was working fine until the installation of SP2, so I don't feel that it is a drive letter issue. I did however do exactly what you stated to do, I changed my DVD drive letter to a higher unoccupied one and changed my slave hard drive as G:, as it was on the original installation of XP. This unfortunately made no difference and I have since changed it back to D:.I used various apps, I tried GetDataBack for NTFS, EasyRecovery Professional and Stellar Phoenix NTFS. Only EasyRecovery Pro was an app which had cost anything, the other two being the unregistered versions. All pieces of software came up with slightly different results.Stellar Phoenix showed a graphical representation of what was on the drive. (white being unoccupied, blue being data occupied, this was true for all three pieces of software) It showed almost no data on the drive, and recovered 150 megs of various gibberish files, starting with $ and varying in size significantly. Rougly 19 files I believe.EasyRecovery and GetDataBack also had the graphical representations, however during the drive scan (which takes roughly three hours with each piece of software) the bar showed about half blue, half white, which is true. The 250G drive was roughly half full before this incident. However, once you proceed to show the data that is recoverable, it always shows 150 megs of these files, always the same ones.The app you're refering to, \"Recover my Files\", is actually 69.95$, which I wouldn't have a problem paying if knew it was going to work. I am going to get the app, the full version, and I am going to try it. Wish me luck. The app I am refering to has the same name as the one you mentioned and I located here, http://www.recovermyfiles.com/\n\nWell it was the G: on the OS previous to the reinstallion of Windows XP Pro. After that it changed to the D:, however was working fine until the installation of SP2, so I don't feel that it is a drive letter issue.\n\nI did however do exactly what you stated to do, I changed my DVD drive letter to a higher unoccupied one and changed my slave hard drive as G:, as it was on the original installation of XP. This unfortunately made no difference and I have since changed it back to D:.\n\nI used various apps, I tried GetDataBack for NTFS, EasyRecovery Professional and Stellar Phoenix NTFS. Only EasyRecovery Pro was an app which had cost anything, the other two being the unregistered versions. All pieces of software came up with slightly different results.\n\nStellar Phoenix showed a graphical representation of what was on the drive. (white being unoccupied, blue being data occupied, this was true for all three pieces of software) It showed almost no data on the drive, and recovered 150 megs of various gibberish files, starting with $ and varying in size significantly. Rougly 19 files I believe.\n\nEasyRecovery and GetDataBack also had the graphical representations, however during the drive scan (which takes roughly three hours with each piece of software) the bar showed about half blue, half white, which is true. The 250G drive was roughly half full before this incident. However, once you proceed to show the data that is recoverable, it always shows 150 megs of these files, always the same ones.\n\nThe app you're refering to, \"Recover my Files\", is actually 69.95$, which I wouldn't have a problem paying if knew it was going to work. I am going to get the app, the full version, and I am going to try it. Wish me luck. The app I am refering to has the same name as the one you mentioned and I located here,\n\nhttp://www.recovermyfiles.com/",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nIm working for a company that have blocked usage of the internet to most employees but I know there is a a way around it but the people that know how to switch the internet on won't tell.\n\nOk so when I open a browser on my pc and try to connect to google for example I get the following message.\n\n'The following error occured. 403 forbidden\n\nAccess denied by access control list.\n\nCould not open error file.'\n\nHas anybody any ideas as to where or how I can try to switch the internet on?\n\nHope ive given enough info if anymore is needed please let me know.\n\nMany Thanks\n\nJason",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\ni use pinnacle studio9 to make dvd's of our paranormal inverstigations but i run into a prob.\n\njust after i started to make the new dvd i put in some extra memory.\n\ni have now edited all the dvd but i keep getting this\n\nThe instruction at \"0X7c168f1d\" referenced memory\n\nat \"0x0000001c\" The memory could not be read\n\nIt will not let me do anything and just shuts down.\n\nany ideas as i have now re installed pinnacle and its still doing it and i need to get this dvd done so the owners of the locationts we investigated can have it.\n\nThanks and nice meet you all",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nAny suggestions appreciated\n\n# need some repair help\n\n### #1 Posted 23 May 2012 - 06:32 PM\n\nAny suggestions appreciated\n\n### #2 Posted 25 May 2012 - 06:04 PM\n\nYou can go into safe mode, but not for long, right?\n\nBut it should be enough to do the following operation:\n\nClick Start, Run, type cmd and press enter. Type chkdsk /f /r and press enter. Confirm that prompted and restart your computer. Let checkdisk run and see if the computer starts normally.\n\nThe repair, loading the files that you speak is now when you choose the repair option, or even load the cd right?\n\nI'm waiting for more information in order to continue with the procedures.\n\nHugs\n\n### #3 Posted 25 May 2012 - 06:26 PM\n\nI tried that console restore and used the last restore point before starting the repair but that didn't help. I plan on trying again tomorrow after I am rested, I work out doors in the heat and it takes a while to come back down to earth and have a clear mind.\n\nI see lots of help on the net but all of it usually pertains to just a bad system32 assuming you are just not able to boot into windows xp, in my case that is not what I need, I have made a major hardware change and need to do the repair with the system disc.\n\nThanks again for the help\n\n### #4 Posted 26 May 2012 - 08:01 AM\n\nIf yes, the problem may have affected the crash or OS partitions. At the prompt, type fixmbr, press enter, confirm that you are prompted, type exit and leave the repair to proceed.\n\nRepeat the procedure, do the procedure chkdsk /f /r I spoke of earlier, and then sfc /scannow\n\nAs you tried to repair windows again, which gave errors, which was informed, or just hangs?\n\nIn the latter case, since you have all your data saved, you can format. If not, install Windows on top, and then saves the data formats. If it works to repair the MBR problem, tell me to try an alternative process.\n\nI'm waiting.\n\n### #5 Posted 26 May 2012 - 10:02 AM\n\n### #6 Posted 26 May 2012 - 11:32 AM\n\n> It cannot be run from the system disk. Is this a recovery disk or a full version OS installation disk?\n\nI don't think I can run sfc /scannow from the console, it has to be from a cmd prompt is that not so?\n\nIt sounds like a recovery disk like for a branded system like Dell, HP or Compaq.\n\n### #7 Posted 26 May 2012 - 11:47 AM\n\nI was able to repair the system32 config using console and even got back to the point of choosing the repair option which is what I want, now the damned thing is in a continuous reboot when it would normally be showing the setup screen. I forgot to uninstall sp3 and explorer and that could be the problem, so I may have to go back and repair the system32 config once again so my safe mode will work, it won't work now and does that stupid reboot again.\n\n### #8 Posted 26 May 2012 - 11:52 AM\n\nIf not you may have to create a slipstream with SP3.\n\n### #9 Posted 26 May 2012 - 12:05 PM\n\nAll the drivers installed relate of course to the chipset etc for the old motherboard.\n\nSee this for repair instructions on new motherboard\n\nhttp://www.theelderg...motherboard.htm\n\nDO not forget, if it does work to install the new chipset drivers fiirst, before the other drivers for that board\n\nA parallel installation may be the best bet, if you have sufficient hard drive space\n\n### #10 Posted 26 May 2012 - 12:22 PM\n\nThat is why I was doing a repair to begin with. The repair rewrites all the hardware and an exact motherboard is not needed! The only problem is sp3 was added as was explorer upgrades which both need to be uninstalled, repair can still repair even if you forget as I did but explorer will not work.\n\nMy problem now is the re-pair is causing a constant reboot and no continuing to the setup screen, it does not allow another repair attempt and , so now I have to go back and redo the system32 config repair again, I think\n\n### #11 Posted 26 May 2012 - 01:02 PM\n\n> This is not exactly true. A repair replaces or repairs missing OS files. It does not replace drivers as Mac stated.\n\nThe repair rewrites all the hardware and an exact motherboard is not needed!\n\nYour better to do a parallel installation and move your data over from there. This would be like a fresh install but you would end up with two OS's installed. It actually is not that hard to do and may save you a lot of headaches in the end. In case you want to consider it here is the instructions for it.\n\nParallel Installation of Windows XP\n\nBoot to the Windows XP installation cd by pressing a key when the \"Press any key to boot from cd\" prompt appears at the top of the screen.\n\n* At the \"Welcome to Setup\" screen, press Enter to set up Windows XP.\n* Accept the License Agreement by pressing F8\n* With your current installation selected in the box, press Esc\n* Select C: Partition1 [NTFS] in the box and press Enter\n* To continue setup using this partition, press C\n* Now you should see formatting options...choose the last one, Leave the current file system intact (no changes), and press Enter\n* To use a different folder, press Esc\n* Name the folder WINDOWS0 (just type a 0 (zero)) and press Enter\n\nThe data will be located in the Documents and Settings folder (C:\\Documents and Settings) under your old user account name...so when you set up the new installation, give yourself a slightly different user account name.\n\n### #12 Posted 26 May 2012 - 01:47 PM\n\nAgain thanks to everyone's input,some things just can't be resolved easily.\n\n### #13 Posted 26 May 2012 - 01:56 PM\n\n### #14 Posted 26 May 2012 - 02:05 PM\n\n### #15 Posted 26 May 2012 - 02:08 PM\n\n> \n\nThe Windows installation should begin. This will install Windows to a new folder, leaving your data intact. Any programs installed on the old directory will have to be reinstalled to the new one. Device drivers will also have to be installed for all the hardware to work as it should.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nRats, i didn't have this set up to notify me of your response. Sorry for the delay. I've come across a lot of articles on how to install XP to a USB drive. Even from a Mac (http://www.xlr8yourm...706.html#S20998). There a few ways to approach it, and all of them may require some experimentation, but it seems remotely possible. If i end up finding out (the hard way) that i can't get it to work, i'll do an internal installation. But for that i need to make sure i know how to make the XP OS save everything to an external, since i barely have room on my internal HD as it is (if anyone has tips or articles on how to do that please let me know). That lack of room is why i want to put XP and a RAID mirror on the external. Why would i want to limit myself to 45 GB mirrored internally? If the drive dies, i wouldn't be able to recover either of them as easily as i would with to separate drives. _________ Anyway, here's the current status: I have formatted my external drive into the 3 partitions i talked about. OSX's Disk Utility can format a DOS format, for which it uses FAT. You just have to change the \"options\" to \"master boot record\" to enable that. So i have a 20 GB FAT partition as well as my storage partition and RAID partition (which i have not yet set up in an array). I've continued to do research and am currently planning on using a leopard macbook (just in case having bootcamp available becomes helpful) to just directly install XP to that external partition. I understand that if i boot the macbook with the XP disc in it while holding \"C\" i will be able to start the installation and select which drive i want (this stuff i've mostly found out from articles on installing XP to a USB drive). If that doesn't work i might either make a .iso of the leopard mac on the storage partition of my external drive, as it seems that bootcamp will only partition/install on local drives, so if i'm booting from an external with partitions, i hope that it'll recognize the other partitions. That, or i can try doing the installation simply with the internal HD of the macbook removed (which i understand is really easy with the new ones). I know it's a lot, but are there any thoughts on any of this? Thanks!\n\nRats, i didn't have this set up to notify me of your response. Sorry for the delay.\n\nI've come across a lot of articles on how to install XP to a USB drive. Even from a Mac (\n\nhttp://www.xlr8yourm...706.html#S20998\n). There a few ways to approach it, and all of them may require some experimentation, but it seems remotely possible. If i end up finding out (the hard way) that i can't get it to work, i'll do an internal installation. But for that i need to make sure i know how to make the XP OS save everything to an external, since i barely have room on my internal HD as it is (if anyone has tips or articles on how to do that please let me know).\n\nThat lack of room is why i want to put XP and a RAID mirror on the external. Why would i want to limit myself to 45 GB mirrored internally? If the drive dies, i wouldn't be able to recover either of them as easily as i would with to separate drives.\n\n_________\n\nAnyway, here's the current status:\n\nI have formatted my external drive into the 3 partitions i talked about. OSX's Disk Utility can format a DOS format, for which it uses FAT. You just have to change the \"options\" to \"master boot record\" to enable that. So i have a 20 GB FAT partition as well as my storage partition and RAID partition (which i have not yet set up in an array).\n\nI've continued to do research and am currently planning on using a leopard macbook (just in case having bootcamp available becomes helpful) to just directly install XP to that external partition. I understand that if i boot the macbook with the XP disc in it while holding \"C\" i will be able to start the installation and select which drive i want (this stuff i've mostly found out from articles on installing XP to a USB drive). If that doesn't work i might either make a .iso of the leopard mac on the storage partition of my external drive, as it seems that bootcamp will only partition/install on local drives, so if i'm booting from an external with partitions, i hope that it'll recognize the other partitions. That, or i can try doing the installation simply with the internal HD of the macbook removed (which i understand is really easy with the new ones).\n\nI know it's a lot, but are there any thoughts on any of this? Thanks!",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nHelloCLICK HERE to download the HijackThis Installer:Save HJTInstall.exe to your desktop.Double-click on HJTInstall.exe to run the program.By default it will install to C:\\Program Files\\Trend Micro\\HijackThis.Accept the license agreement by clicking the \"I Accept\" button.Click on the \"Do a system scan and save a log file\" button. It will scan and then ask you to save the log.Click \"Save log\" to save the log file and then the log will open in Notepad.Click on \"Edit -> Select All\" then click on \"Edit -> Copy\" to copy the entire contents of the log.Come back here to this thread and paste the log in your next reply.Do NOT have HijackThis fix anything yet! Most of what it finds will be harmless or even required.Please visit this web page for instructions for downloading and running ComboFixhttp://www.bleepingc...to-use-combofixThis includes installing the Windows XP Recovery Console in case you have not installed it yet. For more information on the Windows XP Recovery Console read http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058. Once you install the Recovery Console, when you reboot your computer, you'll see the option for the Recovery Console now as well. Don't select Recovery Console as we don't need it. By default, your main OS is selected there. The screen stays for 2 seconds and then it proceeds to load Windows. That is normal.Post the log from ComboFix when you've accomplished that, along with a new HijackThis log.\n\nHello\n\nCLICK HERE\nto download the\n\nHijackThis Installer\n:\n\n* Save HJTInstall.exe to your desktop.\n* Double-click on HJTInstall.exe to run the program.\n* By default it will install to C:\\Program Files\\Trend Micro\\HijackThis.\n* Accept the license agreement by clicking the \"I Accept\" button.\n* Click on the \"Do a system scan and save a log file\" button. It will scan and then ask you to save the log.\n* Click \"Save log\" to save the log file and then the log will open in Notepad.\n* Click on \"Edit -> Select All\" then click on \"Edit -> Copy\" to copy the entire contents of the log.\n* Come back here to this thread and paste the log in your next reply.\n* Do NOT have HijackThis fix anything yet! Most of what it finds will be harmless or even required.\n\nPlease visit this web page for instructions for downloading and running\n\nComboFixhttp://www.bleepingc...to-use-combofix\nThis includes installing the\n\nWindows XP Recovery Console\nin case you have not installed it yet.\n\nFor more information on the\n\nWindows XP Recovery Console\nread\n\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058\n.\n\nOnce you install the Recovery Console, when you reboot your computer, you'll see the option for the Recovery Console now as well.\n\nDon't select Recovery Console\nas we don't need it. By default, your main OS is selected there. The screen stays for 2 seconds and then it proceeds to load Windows. That is normal.\n\nPost the log from ComboFix when you've accomplished that, along with a new HijackThis log.",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n\"Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with your sound device. There might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it might be in use by another program, or it might not be functioning properly.\"\n\nthe funny thing is that winamp works perfectly fine and i get sound from everything else, so i dont think its the soundcard, i have tried reinstalling wmp to no avail. I have updated the sound drivers on my soundcard and tried to uninstall it and reinstall it. This problem has happened to me a couple times and it is really random because sometimes it will randomly fix itself and i will reboot my machine and everything will be back to normal. Any ideas?",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nrecently i reinstalled windows and everything else onto the computer.\n\nif i go to windows update there are 2 updates there that say they have to do with my video card. one is a high priority and one is an optional hardware update.\n\nonce ive downloaded and installed either one or both of these updates, the benchmark program 3d mark wont run anymore, and there is a question mark listed in my device manager for an unknown device, which it says is located on the 9600 video card. i cant seem to get windows to figure out what this device is, or install any drivers for it.\n\nif i reinstall the video drivers that came on the cd i got in 2003, the little question mark is gone from the device manager, and 3d mark will run just fine.\n\nis there any way to update my video drivers without messing up the system? is there even any reason to worry about it? should i just use the ones that are on the cd and not update them at all?\n\nthanks for any advice you might have\n\n-josh",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nA box reading: Windows cannot format this drive. Quit any disk utilities or other programs that are using this drive, and make sure that no window is displaying the contents of the drive. then try formatting again.-comes up.\n\nThe slave drive does have XP on it-not sure if it's the same version XP as the C drive version-if that even matters. I just want everything off of this slave so I can back up my C drive to it. Thanks!",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# internet explorer will not run\n\nStarted by pmoments , Jun 21 2006 06:56 PM\n\n### #1 Posted 21 June 2006 - 06:56 PM\n\n### #2 Posted 21 June 2006 - 07:07 PM\n\nIf this has happened in the last few days you could access a restore point. The downside is you may re-infect your computer with the virus you just got rid of.\n\nI would try the sfc command. From the Command line use sfc /scannow. I would boot to Safe Mode (F8) and start with \"Safe Mode with Command line only\". Have your XP CD on hand.\nI would try the sfc command. From the Command line use sfc /scannow. I would boot to Safe Mode (F8) and start with \"Safe Mode with Command line only\". Have your XP CD on hand.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 3 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 3 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "url": "http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/308093-reading-microfiche-cards-on-a-pc/",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\n# Reading microfiche cards on a pc\n\nStarted by batpark , Sep 27 2011 02:11 PM\n\n### #1 Posted 27 September 2011 - 02:11 PM\n\n### #2 Posted 27 September 2011 - 03:07 PM\n\n> No way!It would look just as it does with your naked eye. Some scanners have limited \"zoom\" capability for perhaps x2 magnification, but no \"standard scanner\" can magnify x24, x42, or x72 as required by many microfiche cards.\n\ncan I somehow read the card using a standard scanner attached to my pc?\n\n### #3 Posted 27 September 2011 - 03:29 PM\n\nDigerati: Thanks for your input. You are probably right but .....\n\nSuppose I scanned the card and converted to WORD text by OCR; highlighted the text and then changed the text size to 48 or 72; and then used the 500% enlarger provided by WORD. Would it still be unreadable do you think?\nSuppose I scanned the card and converted to WORD text by OCR; highlighted the text and then changed the text size to 48 or 72; and then used the 500% enlarger provided by WORD. Would it still be unreadable do you think?\n\n### #4 Posted 27 September 2011 - 03:45 PM\n\nI think it would look like a big fuzzy blob. A single 4 x 6 microfiche holds 230 8 1/2 x 11 documents. You are going to get that type magnification out of anything you would use with a computer or standard scanner.\n\nIf your scanner can scan at resolutions of 7200dpi or greater, you might get something readable, but I doubt it.\nIf your scanner can scan at resolutions of 7200dpi or greater, you might get something readable, but I doubt it.\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n# 0 user(s) are reading this topic\n\n0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nLet's try another tool. Please do this:\n\n* Please download exeHelper to your desktop.\n* Double-click on exeHelper.com to run the fix.\n* A black window should pop up, press any key to close once the fix is completed.\n* Post the contents of exehelperlog.txt (Will be created in the directory where you ran exeHelper.com, and should open at the end of the scan)",
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+ "content": "# \n\nDate: \nCategories: \nTags: \n\nThanks for the log. How long did it take for CF to complete? Just curious.\n\nIf you haven't turned Norton back on please leave it turned off for the following steps.\n\nStep-1.\n\nPlease try to run the FarBar Service Scanner again and post the FSS.txt log if it runs. IF it still doesn't run complete the following:\n\nStep-2.\n\nDelete Old SFC Log and run SFC\n\n* Open an elevated command prompt. To do that:\n\n* Click Start, click on All Programs and Accessories, then right click on Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator. (See screenshot below)\n* A command window will open like the image below:\n* Type the following and press ENTER after each line:\n> cd \\windows\\Logs\\cbs copy cbs.log cbs.old del cbs.log\nBack at the blinking cursor:* Type or copy and paste the following command and press Enter:\n\nsfc /scannow(Notice the space between sfc and /scannow, it needs to be there)\n\nThe sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions. Note: This may take awhile to finish.* You will get a message that SFC didn't find any problems, SFC found corrupted files and repaired all of them or SFC was not able to repair some files. Let me know which message you got.\n* Type exit and press the ENTER key to close the command window.\n\nStep-3.\n\nCheck Hard Disk For Errors:\n\nPlease copy everything in the quote box below into notepad. To do this highlight all text, then right click and click Copy.\n\n> \n\n@Echo Off\n\ncmd /c chkdsk c: |find /v \"percent\" >> \"%userprofile%\\desktop\\checkhd.txt\"\n\ndel %0\n\n* Next, open Notepad, or click Start->Run and in the Open: box type notepad.exe and click OK.\n* Right click in the notepad window and click Paste, or put the cursor inside the notepad window and press the Ctrl-V keys to paste the text into notepad.\n* On the File menu, click Save\n* On the Save AS window that comes up, do the following:\n\n* On the left side, click the Desktop Icon. This will put \"Desktop\" in the Save In: box at the top.\n* At the bottom in the File Name: box type testhd.bat\n* In the Save as type: box, click the down arrow and click All Files(*.*)\n* Click Save\n\nThe file icon will look like this:\n\nClose all open windows and any open Browsers.* Right click the testhd.bat file on the desktop and click Run As Administrator then OK any UAC prompts to run the file. A command window will open briefly, then close. This is quite normal. NOTE:It can taks several minutes for this to complete as chkdsk has five stages to run through.\n* When the command window has closed there will be a new file on the desktop named checkhd.txt\n* Copy and paste the contents of the checkhd.txt file in your next reply.\n\nStep-4\n\nThings For Your Next Post:\n\nPlease post the logs in the order requested. Do Not attach the logs unless I request it.\n\n1. The FSS.txt log (If you got it to run)\n\n2. Tell me what message you got from SFC\n\n3. The checkhd.txt log",
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