Our Hardware and Software forum category encompasses topics related to end-user computer technical support troubleshooting, tips and tweaks.
51,378 Archived Topics
Remove Filter[SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]I recently set up an intranet webpage on a network using ISS. ([url]HTTP://localhost/[/url]). I can access the webpage on all the network PC's appart from 1. Ive checked all the settings on the PC and, in theroy, theres no reason why i shouldnt be able to access the …
I just got my computer back after having to get a full rebuild after ONE of my *bleeping, bleep bleepity bleeeeep* family members started going crazy with the download this and file transfer that, and now (on the new computer) I have three programs causing mayhem. HOME SEARCH ASSISTENT, SEARCH …
Hmmm, yes I know WinME....prone with problems :lol: Hi All, The problem I (well a friend) has is, when viewing files in Windows Explorer the Left Pane does not show all folders, infact it is just a grey/gray boxed part of Explorer. I have tried Microsoft KB with no luck …
Hello Everyone! I am new to this site and basically m interested to know from anyone as to how I can remove netdaemon from my pc. I will be most grateful for any suggestions from anyone who have had and were successful in removing it. Thanx :)
I am not exactly sure what speed RAM my computer is currently using, either pc2100 or pc2700. Is it ok to mix speeds of RAM, ie add either a 2700 or 3200? I've gotten conflicting reports from sites with my computer's model. Is there any good place or program to …
here is my hjt log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 1:17:34 PM, on 2/12/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\S24EvMon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\cisvc.exe C:\PROGRA~1\ANTIVI~1\DefWatch.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\ANTIVI~1\Rtvscan.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\RegSrvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\tcpsvcs.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\fxssvc.exe …
Help, I am getting booted off the internet when I try and visit some web sites (example-eBay). I am getting an error signature that reads, "App Name: iexplore.exe, ModVer: 1.4.2.0, ModName: jpiexp32.dll, AppVer:6.0.2900.2180". Will PC Doctor or another software help me fix this problem? Otherwise my pc is working fine. …
I am completely unable to boot my compaq presario from the cd rom drive. I have gone into BIOS and none of the cd drives are listed for the boot order. However, I know that it is seeing them because i have just used a bootable version of DOS and …
:?: Help? I have just installed OS X (first version) on my G4 and am using both OS 9.2.2 and OS X. I want to use OSX Mail and Safari, but I need to know if I can import my address book and bookmarks from OS 9 Outlook and Internet …
I Purchased A New Toshiba P35 2692 Laptop. I Downloaded The Drivers From A Disc For My Cable Modem Internet Connection,everything Went Very Smooth, Until I Went On Line In To Ebay Websie And Attempted To Put In My Password And Go To "myebay" The Screen Went Blue And A …
Lost Partitions Hi while trying to resize a partition it all went nasty, instead of 3 partitions totalling 200 gig it's only showing 1 at 10 with the os on it, all my data is now in the unpartitioned space. I haven't formatted the partitions or changed anything since it …
I reformatted my PC and with my new videocard (e-GeForce 6600 GT) and it is doing the same thing it did before. When im playing Half Life 2 or doing anything else for that matter, but mainly HL2, the PC restarts and gives me this error report. C:\DOCUME~1\Morgan\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER7b1b.dir00\Mini022505-01.dmp C:\DOCUME~1\Morgan\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER7b1b.dir00\sysdata.xml What …
I recently had a virus on my comp and have done a scan andd removed them. Could someone please check this log to see if there is anything that I need to remove. Thank you. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 4:57:15 PM, on 2/23/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 …
I have a HP with Win 98SE and 255 MB of ram with 32-bit virtual memory. My System Resources drain very quickly. Right now it is at 46% free and the last time I restarted my computer was about 45 minutes ago. I have tried looking at the startup items …
Hi , I use WIN 2000 and recently got a virus which keeps reloading my homepage to blank. Above that it also has corrupted my IE page and 5 times outta 10 it shuts the page down saying an error has occured. I downloaded CWSshredder and ran it, but the …
A little history.... I had built a computer for the first time about 6 months ago. Last week my daughter dropped the tower on the floor and the motherboard somehow got messed up. I was using an EPOX 8RDA3+. The new motherboard is an ABIT NF7S. When I replaced the …
When I log into my pc, the network needs to be disabled and then enabled again before it can be used. There are no error messages and it appears to be working in the network properties page. It even clams to be receiving packets (but only 2). I am running …
I have Been Hijacked & cannot seem to rid my machine of this pest any help would be appreciated , Here is latest HiJack this log .. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:27:16 PM, on 2/20/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) …
How do i get rid of windows asking for this file on start up thanks john
I have Windows XP, I downloaded a free update from Microsoft, now I can't find my Control Panel. I can't adjust Screen Savers, and such. Where can I find the Control Panel items with this new MS Update? I don't know the identification of the update.
i have been using norton anti virus for a while now however i have noticed that it doesnt find and remove all viruses on my computer. could anyone direct me in the way of the best freeware virus removal tools? THANX
Not only is my computer slow but I have Yahoo Toolbar with the Pop-Up Blocker and that doesn't seem to work cuz I'm still getting Pop-Up's. Any help? Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:45:02 PM, on 2/20/2005 Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) …
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 19:53:27, on 02/22/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Keyboard\type32.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\cisvc.exe …
Hi all Recently built a new machine: ASrock P4VT8+ P4 Prescott 3.0Ghz (not overclocked) 512MB generic PC3200 RAM (also not overclocked) Radeon A9200SE 128MB G-Card Onboard sound 120GB SATA HDD Everything has been going fine. From time to time I used to get a bsod with a message which I …
Hi, I know you always are getting temperature related questions but here is one more :) Wondering if my new processor is getting too hot. It is a 3.0 GHz Northwood with a Spire Heatsink & Fan rated up to 3.4GHz. When I'm just using IE, skype, or other small …
Hi all. Im having a realy weird problem, nothing Ive never experienced before. Installing OS's on computers has never realy giving be any big problems, but this one is driving me nuts. I boot up using my WinXP cd. When its done with all the detecting/installing of all those controllers …
does anyone here know much about linspire. io have thought installing it on my laptop. but at the same time i am trying to teach myself how to program(vb.net, and java). how would running linspire work with those languages. if i went to that should i start trying to learn …
Hi everyone, I need some comments regarding this network diagram I just made in about an hour. I know a lot of the little details are not there (like router brand and model, and same goes for the servers) but these aren't the main concern for me right now (although …
hi .. i have a network here with some os9 macs, 1 win notebook, 2 g4s with os x panther ... and a hp laserjet 4 my problem is: i can't find the network printer in os x.. i can load that apple talk window in the printerlist again and …
:sad: just go done putting in a new hd in my wifes powermac G3 beige tower and when trying to install OS i get this message : A VALID DESTONATION VOLUME CANNOT BE FOUND??? what the hell does that mean?? its a brand new drive fresh out of the box …
first of all like to thank everybody for the help with the wiring of the motherboard to get it back up and running, but now i have a different problem i turn on the unit and i get a white screen with a floppy icon and a blinking question mark? …
I've been trying out RH9 for about 1 week and my wireless usb adapter just won't work. Partly be cause I don't know how to get t to work. There is a drivers/linux/ folder with a read me file saying "make.config". If anyone can help me with this please post …
Hi there, I am running windows ME and just recently my keyboard started not responding properly. When you type nothing comes up but you can hear a "beeping/clicking" sound from inside the hard drive. All of a sudden loads of characters appear (presumably the ones you have pressed) and then …
Hi, I have caught a nasty homepage hijacker called: [url]http://kon4ay.biz/b/[/url]. Does anybody have any ideas how to totally get rid of this thing? I have run NoAdware, AdAware Spybot and AVG antivirus. Nothing seems to detct it but Hijack this, anyway, heres my HijackThis log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan …
Hello, I would be greatful if anyone help me in this matter. Can anyone tell separate tools for each of the following. w32.pinfi ,w32.funlove.int, (FOLDER.HTT)VBS.REDLOF.A, (folder.htt)vbs.redlof.a . Actually I want to know about specific tool built for each of the above virus because that tool will be specialist in dealing …
I tried removing this myself by following the instructions. That didn't work. Can some one who knows what they are doing please give my some help regarding this. Thanks. Cheyenne!
Hi, can anyone advise me, is it ok to load Office 2003 Pro onto my TC1100 which is installed with Windows XP Tablet Edition? I'm not very clued up, as you can probably gather!
Please can anyone help me, I have just built a new PC with an intel 775 530 (3.0 Ghz) and when I start it up the temp. of the CPU sky rockets. Spec’s; ASUS TA210 Case Intel 775 530 (3.0 Ghz) Asus P5GDC-V Deluxe Motherboard 1Gb DDR Dual line RAM …
For some reason, my video files and a lot of my programs(games specifically) have gotten somewhat choppy. What I mean by that is that it will work for maybe 3 seconds and then temorarily freeze for a second, work again for 3, and freeze again for 1. I have no …
When ever i try to go to Runescape.com,Flashplayer.com, or addictinggames.com a message comes up and says that it has been blocked by my approved sites list and when i went to check the content adviser, there was a password required screen but whe i entered the password it said it …
I've changed my browser to Firefox and now I can't get My Documents or any folders to come up. I don't know if Firefox has anything to do with that but it started after I downloaded it. I click on a folder from the start menu and the tool bar …
[b]Note from DMR: I've moved this thread from the Viruses, Spyware, etc. forum into this forum due to the fact that malicious infections do not seem to be the cause of this member's problems[/b] IE 6 SP1 and Outlook Express 6 running very slow. 1 1/2 minutes to open OE, …
Here is a thread I posted earlier in the Windows forums. I have continued my questions in the Linux forum because this is becoming more Linux related. [url]http://daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?p=95084&posted=1#post95084[/url] Now don't get me wrong here, I love Linux (even though I am still very new to it), but I can't feel …
[url]http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/washpost/20050222/tc_washpost/a42401_2005feb21[/url] I read this article on Grokster today and thought, Hmm, interesting. I'll download it and give it a try. Since it's offered at Download.com, it can't be bad. Wrong. That app is laced w/ spyware and other nasty stuff. So now I got pop-ups galore. Would somebody be kind …
Hello everyone, My internal DVD +/- drive is not behaving at all and it is making me go mad! When I put a CD/DVD (anything) in the drive the little green light goes on for two minutes and then stops...but then when I try to open the drive by clicking …
Just reinstalled Xp on my C drive.On startup both Hard drives are found but the drive on Ide 2 does not show up in My Computer or in device manager? The Maxtor 40G drive is quite new and as only been used for backup. Any help Please
My G4 titanium is only occassionaly able to read cds, and is not always showing up in the dock when there is an external hd attached. It was running 10.3, but I tried to fix the problem by installing 10.2.8 and it is not able to read any cds now. …
First, I want to thank you guys for offering so much help in general about these darn viruses/adware/spyware/crap. I have used a lot of the resources that have been posted to try and get rid of my About:Blank issues, and I think I may have actually gotten rid of it …
This is my friend notebook. I am using Tend Micro scan for virus and find this virus as abrove can someone help me have a look plz The virus is in c:\system volume information\.......... and the HijackThis logs is here Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 12:06:46, on 01/02/2005 …
I tried using the windows xp repair and it didn't help. If I choose reinstall a fresh copy of windows xp, what are the ramifications? Does it wipe out my files, my periperal drivers and DSL software? or nothing? thanks
The End.