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Running windows xp home edition service pack 3......... shutdown menu from start menu and task manager is missing................... cannot log off or shut down. managed to recover task manager at this was at one point saying it had been disabled by administrator. MS help has not helped at all as …

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Hi I just found this forumn and has quite a bit of useful information hope someone can help me out I was just given an Hp a210n tower problem is when I push the button on the front nothing happens the fans will not turn on but the LED on …

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Hi guys ! looking for a good monitoring DNS and email service. Can anybody help me find one ? Also would be happy if you guys had experience with any of them.... thanx very much !

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hi all, please help me, I got a problem to enter windows XP prof., it show empty desktop and there is no user, no start menu. when i press Ctrl,Alt,Del many time i got the task manger and there is no user in it. please can i do to get …

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Everytime I try to install a VPN for work it gives me the windows cannot fins installservie.exe. I have tried in safe mode and multiple other ways and no luck. Ran Hijack this and here is the log. Can someone help please??? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved …

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I just turned on my computer today. All my videos have gone black and white wether its mp4 format, avi format. I currently use ffdshow but the mp4 runs on quicktime in still black and white. Can anyone help? Thankyou, Regards X

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Hey, Are any of the brands of memory considerably better than any of the others? Should I worry about that, or should I worry more about the actual memory I'm getting. thanks.

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Hello everyone, My name is Daniel Aklipi and this is my first post on this website, and I hope that I'm doing it right. I have a Gateway MT3705 laptop and until recently it was working fine. My 6 year old son somehow set a password on the BIOS. It …

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I have an HP Pavilion a520n machine with 2-256mb ram modules, 184 pin ddr sdram, pc2700 333mhz non-ecc raring. Per hp spec and motherboard spec. It's expandable to 1 gig ram max per HP, although the motherboard allows 2 gig max. There are 2 ram slots on board. I want …

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I have an HP desktop pc , a1640n media center addition with an Intel 1.86ghz dual core cpu . I would like to upgrade my cpu to the fastest one supported by my motherboard . I know that my front side bus will run at 533 mhz , 800 mhz …

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Hi All, I was wondering if anybody has ever had this problem. My desktop can stay turned off for up to 5 weeks at a time. When I go to boot up, I get the "ex...Gateway Logo" but then it sits there for about 10 minutes before it will continue …

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Hi I am trying to up grade my browser from Netscape 7 or Internet ex 5.1 but having no luck on the internet down loads. Every thing seems to be for Mac x+. I am running on the G3 tower O/S.9.1 Can any body help? Regards Norm.

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Hello, and thank you for any help that you provide. I am not sure what the problem is, but I will post all the information that the introduction thread says to provide. I would say that there is a virus/spyware infecting my explorer.exe file. Whenever I go on msn, and …

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Can someone tell me where can I buy HTC Universal? I've been looking for weeks all over the Internet - but no luck... (I seek black or dark-gray HTC Universal unit with RED glowing keyboard light, brand new if possible; but of course I would consider its other "pseudonymic versions" …

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Hi I have a problem in as much as I put the PCI ethernet into my mums new PC its running Vista Premium. Trouble is it doesn't have the driver for it??? Yet when in my old PC which was only running XP it worked fine. Is there a site …

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Can anyone spot anything wrong! Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 05:20:12, on 28/08/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16705) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATICAE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.1128.5462\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe …

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Hello, I recently got the XP Antivirus 2008 Virus, but managed to remove it's effects by deleting the dll files and prompting CCleaner to fix registry issues. However, i believe there are still traces of this virus on my computer or some other virus in operation Some of the symptoms …

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Hi friends! Last week I've downloaded the nero software's torrent file, its all started from there when I download that. My system got attacked by spywares, so far I formatted my system more than five times and even deleted the complete partitions couple of times and I've also used the …

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Hi! I've got a Linksys WMP54G PCI wireless adapter. It connects to a Zyxel router. Until yesterday, I didn't really have any problem. Now, the adapter won't connect to the router anymore. In the "wireless network connection" of Windows XP, I can see my router. I connect to it, enter …

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Whenever I am running certain programs, I get this message as they start up: <program> - No Disk There is no disk in the drive. Please insert a disk into drive /Device/Harddisk5/DR10 I have no idea what this means, or why it keeps popping up; for example, running Spybot S&D …

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After updating the virus definitions (7/21/04 update) IE is running slow if Norton auto protect is left on. I'm using NAV 2003. Anyone else having problems. Symantec is not much help. If auto protect is disabled IE runs fine.

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Can anybody help, I need to know how to completly re start my computer. I know i will lose all data on it but it mainly used for music and I can always burn my collection back on their. I have tried safe mode and all that but nothing happens, …

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hello all this is my first time here so be gentle with me ..... my problem is ,when i search in google i allways redirect to other place .my norton (2006) didnt find nothing & i try allso ad aware but nothing this is my log in hijackthis: Logfile of …

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HI, I am new to this forum but would really appreciate some guidance. My computer, running XP, became infected with a Trojan Virus. It changed my desktop background to a warning screen that now I can't change back, it also erased all my previous restore points, and not to mention …

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Originally, i clicked a link that started with urlcut.com (i recommend no one clicking any website that starts with urlcut.com, it basically hides the original website address in this) and ended up with 2 kinds of problems: 1st - pop ups randomly popping up even if pop up blocker is …

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i have a hp pavilion tx1000 laptop and my wifi (WLAN) is not working under device manager my broadband wireless is geting a message saying "wireless broadband networking adapter cant start. (Code 10)" i uninstalled it and reinstalled it and it still give me the same message. help me

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Hi, I used to watch online tv before but now, picture is blur (blue, yellow, pink ...) coloured. I was ok before, i don't know what happened? Any idea? I hope this is right place to ask! Thanks

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Hi, I have got a problem with ppxcs.exe and some other stuff. I read the pages to be read on this site and other sites. Downloaded HiJackThis and my log file is below. I have also removed "Junk Files" with the help of AceUtilities Trial, and I have removed ppxcs.exe, …

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I recently got a virus on my computer that is crippling a bunch of things. I get pop-ups, the wallpaper is changed, and 100% of my CPU is used. A process called ppxcs.exe starts when Windows opens. css.exe is also running. When I end process things go slow but don't …

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Earlier I was using adobe premiere when my computer froze. When it came about after a few minutes it has since not been working properly. Its not as if its particularly slow - programs still fire up just as fast, web pages still load as fast etc. Its almost as …

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Hello All, Recently I built a new pc, with the following specs: [LIST=1] [*]Ultra Aluminus midtower case [*]ultra xpro 600watt power supply [*]core 2 duo e7200 with stock fan [*]2gb of pny ddr2-800 ram [*]gigabyte P35 motherboard (very stable) [*]HIS Radeon HD2600Pro Graphics Card 512MB DDR2 [/LIST] Ok, now to …

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Hey, I'm a first-time builder, and I just have some questions about what components to get. 1. How many watts do I need for my power supply? I know there are calculators for that online, but I'd rather get a rough estimate from a human. I'm getting an Intel Core …

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Hi, my name is Margie and I live in Mexico with my husband Tom and dog, Chica. Tom and I are both writers - not technical stuff. We writes short stories and I write short stories and poetry. Right now it is pouring outside - June thru August are the …

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When i try to startup Windows it says there is either a software or hardware problem and it gives me two choices; 1: Try system recovery. 2: Normal startup. When i choose normal startup it goes to the loading screen right before where u ussually put in your loggin info. …

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Hi there, I have recently been asked to solve a problem that i have not come across before and was looking for any advice possible. I have read through other related messages on your forum and i have not found this problem but have picked up some useful ideas. When …

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hi every one, i need a help to protect my pc from malware. iam using avast home edition(antivirus) to protect my pc. Two days back i found a new version of avast and i downloaded that latest version and then when i clicked on setup it asked to uninstall my …

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I want to add a second (used) HD to my WIN98 system. I'm OK with adding the second HD, swapping the cables, loading the OS, etc. My ?? are... Can I boot/run the XP HD (master) and access the W98 Hd (slave) to transfer/copy files? Ultimately, what I would like …

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I found this site by searching for title. Found a few, but none of their solutions worked and threads were rather old. I'm basically a newbie (I know just enough about computers to get into trouble) so HELP!!! It all started when my Windows Live OneCare installed nine upgrades; after …

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Hi everyone I was unable to turn off my pc a few months ago and had to turn off power supply to shut it down, I was then unable to reboot so gave up on it and brought a new one. I am now wanting to get photos etc out …

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Hi guys, 1st time using this site. If anyone could tell me how I can remove adware programs and any other nasties in the below log file I would be very greatful (-: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:39:17, on 23/08/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT …

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Ok, on my dads laptop whenever I do a Google search for anything I click on the link to go to that webpage and it redirects me with go.google.com and clickshield.net to a different page in a new tab in Opera. The text of the search results page is also …

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I have problem of could not access any major antivirus websites..i doubt that some spyware got into my computer ..even if i downloaded some anti spyware EXE s , i could not install them..it says NOT A VALID WIN32 APPLICATION.. finally i could install HijackThis and posting log below.. Pleaase …

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Hello! I have a Gateway, 520GB, it recently got wet while powered down but after that i dried it out and it worked fine, about 2 weeks later, i tried to boot it up and it doesnt work, i get three long beeps and the fan goes crazy but no …

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Need help guys! There was a power surge in my place while my pc is running. The pc restarted and won't start. When I try to reboot my pc, same thing happens, the windows xp logo will appear but after that, the screen will just turn into dimly lit blank …

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Hi, After a adware and virus infection I cannot longer surf on the internet, when I plug the cable it says renewing IP address and then Limited or no connectivity but if I plug a different computer internet works fine. I connected the 2 computers thru a cable and the …

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Well, My problem is I don't know if im going to need a new hard drive or not. I've tried a restore CD but they didn't work. It says it has something to do with not finding the D Drive which is where the recovery stuff is saved. Will I …

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A certain multinational company (provides coverage of sporting events like olympics) has decided to acquire a system that will definitely provide big benefits to them in terms of its operations. In relation to this, other software products valuable to the business have also been procured upon the recommendation of technical …

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HI there I am wondering of anyone can give me a hand with a network I want to setup in my home. I have two laptops that I want to network wirelessly while sharing one DSL internet connection. Here is my setup: I have one laptop, a Toshiba Satellite 3000, …

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Hi there, I've just set up a new wireless network in my new house with a BT Total Broadband homehub. The network is up and running and I have 2 laptops connected and able to access the internet. My desktop, however, is connected to the network but is unable to …

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