check out this link it might help...
http://www.trap17.com/index.php/enable-Show-Hidden-Folders-Windows-Xp-Disabled-Due-Virus_t65679.html

check out this link.. for the details of Bus Description below:
IDE/ PATA(IDE) / SATA / SCSI -> http://www.interfacebus.com/Design_Connector_IDE.html

what you mean by you changed laptop battery? is it your cmos batt or what? if you haven't changed cmos battery then try changing it..

looks like your board has been corroded..even though if it still under warranty it will be void already...if you know how to turn it apart disassemble then check whether your device could still be...

Motherboard are designed for a particular processor..so if it's designed for AMD then you can use AMD only. If it's designed for intel then you can use intel only. You can can check also the...

As PCTestCard said looks like your power module in your board is causing trouble..is it still under warranty? maybe you can bring that to your manufacturer service center.

have you check whether your AC adaptor is working or not? and have you tried to removed your battery? if you remove your battery put it back after a few seconds. check if it will help

if it stops on that particular error examining disk..then it seems like your HDD is having problem..try to install your Windows XP on another HDD if you got a spare one..

both wired and wireless connection not working? or only the wireless? try typing ipconfig /all see what you got..post it here...

Did you make any hardware changes recently? if you had done it try to put it back check for any difference... have you tried to do a repair installation of XP?

try to reset cmos again..make sure the ac is unplugged..remove all your cards and cables..only your mobo, PSU and memory..check if it will successfully enter BIOS..let us know the result :)

have you try to disable automatic restart on failure? right click on my computer then click on "advance tab" then click on "Start Up and Recovery" Settings..then a window will come out under "System...

try to download Recuva..check if it will help and if you will be able to recover something..let us know..pls.. ;)

you can use windows cipher.exe at command line or use cacls.exe at command line also to restrict users to access particular folders..

if you still have the disc installer for vista try to do a repair installation..check if it will help

goto start->Right click on "My Computer" then choose "Show on Desktop"

this one is from the link i give you... :)


BootVistries to optimize the XP boot process as much as possible, but let users know that it can't work miracles. If a machine loads antivirus,...

any recent hardware changes like adding or removing hardware?

Device manager shows no error for your network controller? how about pinging 127.0.0.1? result is what?

wow..caperjack..simply cool..i try to post on my own dialect...let's say if you can translate..just kidding :)

go to control panel..then click on Sounds and Audio Devices..check whether the mute option is check...unchecked it to enable your audio..post back for anything :)

there is no way you can do this...

do as suggested above or try also to download bootvis tool from Microsoft... check out this link on how bootvis can improve your boot...

try to do a repair installation if you have the disc...

do as suggested by Bob..check for any loose connection..check also whether your processor and heatsink and fan are seated properly..and if possible add some thermal paste to your heatsink..

or...

PP the only one that came up with malware was the svhkapw. I did delete it. The last one, the mlfcache I could not find in my system32 folder. Why would that be?

if you know the path for...

ohhh..so sorry i thought you don't have it..is your malware bytes updated? and did you perform quick scan or full scan? update first then do a full scan..if you got thumbdrives or other usb storage...

just a quick one..try to download Malware Bytes.. and scan your system.. check if it will help.. :)

if you have an usb external enclosure.... try to put your hdd on it..and check whether it can be recognized or not.. print screen your disk management..post it here .. so it will be more clear for...

if your using win xp pro.. you can try using the cipher command .. check out this link : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457065.aspx

or you can use also cacls to set permissions to...

do as suggested by hughv..type that command at command prompt window but don't include the quotes.. :) Goodluck!

thanks :)

why need to use the dell drivers? chkdsk is part of windows..at command prompt type chkdsk/? for the list of switches that can be used ;)

try to take out your cmos batt, put it back after 3 minutes..check if it will clear your bios password or try suggestion above.. be sure to remove ac power cord when doing this.. :)

post what you've done, just take out important data replace with any data to simulate what you're trying to achieve..

thanks for that info, just want to ask one more ..how about that software icewarp or the freeware squirre mail..it's just the web mail interface still need exchange to keep this software running, am...

hi guys, how to setup a webmail using my own internet domain name? like http://mydomain.com/webmail pls. help...any ideas is greatly appreciated... thank you :(

are you using outlook when this thing happens or what ? well if you suspect it's a virus..worth trying to scan your system..try downloading malware bytes...and scan your system :)

try this, remove Set Count = Set_Listbox.ListCount
replace with the code below,

For count = 0 To Set_Listbox.ListCount - 1
Next count
you just want to get the total list count..and use on...

have you tried to load BIOS defaults? not really sure if this will help but sometimes it does..is your PC preloaded with the OS when you got it? or you install it yourself? if ever you installed it...