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I have spent about 7 hours on this, to no avail. Explorer.exe is using all CPU. Running XP HE SP 2. Running up-to-date NSW and auto updates from Windows. Tried ending explorer in Task Manager, and restaring from Run. Tried a System Restore. Could only get back a few days. …

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recently cleared a virus (vundo.trj) on my HP desktop. I no longer get any warnings from the anti virus program and the system seems to be working ok. However whenever I start up the computer a small error massage appears while windows is loading. The message is titled "rundll" and …

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Bought a new system, and I am Already wanting faster. I want two more gig of ram. [COLOR="red"]OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2P800R22GK - Retail Model #: OCZ2P800R22GK Item #: N82E16820227139[/COLOR] Would be economical …

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My notebook display brightens and dims until the power cord is wriggled where it plugs into the notebook. From what I've read on this site, it is probably the power connection at the motherboard, or the board itself. I have taken about 25 screws out, but can't go further for …

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Hello, this is my first try at getting help, I hope I am doing it at the right place,,,,,, I created a second partition (30GB) with Gparted-liveCD in my only drive running XP. How could I create a dual boot with same WinXP in that second partition? I want to …

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Dear Guys, Would anyone know why after sending a single email to around 12,000 people from various distribution lists they would receive that same email in the region of 30 to 130 times additionally. We've been going round in circles trying to sort this out and are unable to send …

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Hi All, Can anybody guide me for the little issue. I need to add few nameservers in /etc/resolv.conf and after every time reboot, that entry should be edited in /etc/resolv.conf is there any way? Thanks in advance.

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Hello all, A friend is having problems with the "Search" feature in Windows Explorer. When he clicks on the "Search" button, the search dialogue area that typically replaces the Folder section of the Explorer window does not appear. All steps have been taken to rule out Virus/Malware Any help would …

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Hello. I really need some help, and I think you guys are the only solution before I have to format. Basically, my explorer.exe keeps restarting, over and over. Here's my HijackThis log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 9:34:23 PM, on 27/05/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: …

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i made a major mistake, i was trying to learn how to download software and i destroyed my computer. I downloaded an .iso of protools and unpacked it using 7zip and i did not make a disk i tried to install it from my hard drive and ever since i …

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Hi Everyone, I am having trouble fixing my mothers pc.. A power surge has caused the computer to restart constantly it goes to a black screen with reboot, start normally etc, thing is any off these options have no effect and it goes to a blue screen with an error.. …

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Hi folks, I'm really sorry if this has been asked before. Several months ago (yes, it's been a long time but it's about time I get it fixed) I had a problem with my XP PC. When I hit the power button, the fan moves for a fraction of a …

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Alright, firstly i'm semi-comp literate but nothing to advanced. I'm pretty sure I have some trojans one being SpeedRunner.exe but when I try to get rid of it it comes back. If anyone can help me that'd b hip. By the way i have dial-up so include file sizes on …

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I just run ewido in my computer and it show it than it has a malware, which was fixed, but I decided to run Hijackthis, because my system is getting to slow, and some time, my lap frizzes, can you help me with my log, to see if I have …

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I must have lost a few screws today, because after many years I decided to upgrade my system from WIN2K to XP. Its XP Pro with SP2 on the install disk. Everything was fine until the middle of the install, the system came with many beeping sounds, with the messege …

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I need help plz. Every time i startup my computer i get the same error mesage. It is "Error Loading C:\Windows\System32\bmsccqrh.dll." folowed by "The specified module could not be found. I dont know what is causing me to have this message although i had a recent tango with a nasty …

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Hi all hope someone can help me i have reciently come accross a problem where windows media playing when playing files on the web or on my pc playes sound ok but has no picture i have run the usual programes adaware spybot avg system mechanic i have also deinstalled …

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Unplugged all my puter stuff in a hurry in lightning storm and when I turned it back on got message Windows sytem32 cooonfig system. I know from searching this forum I am suppose to put in the operating system disk that came with the puter, but since I have no …

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I have a Emachine T2542 with windows XP on it. When I shut it down the LED light remains lit and the fan continues to run. When I go to turn it back on it doesn't unless I unplug it and plug it back in. So I unplug it when …

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I am unable to use the Internet Explorer 6 Address Bar to perform single word seaches. This started after updating NetZero to version 7.0. It highjacked the address bar and all other search functions initially but by following the instructions on their website to delete NetZero Search Enhancer I was …

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When I navigate through directories I keep getting prompted with this message: Your system is infected with dangerous virus! Note: Strongly recommend to install antispyware program to clean your system and avoid total crash of your computer! Click OK to download the antispyware. (Recommended) Here is my Hijack This scan: …

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guys just want to ask a question...im currently using avira's antivir antivirus program. the problem is i can't update it cause i don't have a internet connection. does anybody know how to update it without connecting to the internet?? can i downlaod any program or patch to updte it??

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I think I have a virus but I need help diagnosing the hijackthis logs. Below is the startup log and underneath is the main hijackthis log. Please let me know if you see anything suspect there. \/\/\/startuplog\/\/\/\/\/ StartupList report, 29/05/2008, 01:50:52 StartupList version: 1.52.2 Started from : C:\hijackthis\HiJackThis.EXE Detected: Windows …

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At our office we have special software in which we can create users. Once the software is running completely, the users created in our software are automatically created in Windows. They belong to the restricted users group, so that means that they are not able to change the Power options …

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My sister set up a wireless webcam in her apt in the UAE so that my niece (her daughter) can see her when she wants. I've been online for hours trying to figure this out!! She sent me the IP adress and apt router but I can't access it ;( …

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Hi, My PC is running really slow lately and dont understand why, i have attached a HJT log, if anyone can help.. Thanks Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 5:02:53 PM, on 24/05/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16640) Boot mode: Normal …

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When I start the computer it starts and sometimes (Not always) get shut off automatically and when I again open the computer the message comes as "CPU was previously shut down due to over heating, Resolve the unit". I checked the CPU, SMPS fan , it is working fine. Some …

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Hi, I have been trying to install windows XP on a new Dell Vostro 200 machine. The machine has two 500GB hard drives and I want two have them set up in raid 1 (mirrored). The instruction manual that comes with the computer and the online documentation I can find …

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I am also getting a disable icon in the bottom right coner of my systray next to the clock. It flashes and popsup a box saying somthing about a virus alert get a animalware scanner program. I click on it I go to spyfalcon. Used it nothing happened. I did …

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This link -- [url]http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/homeusers/articles/5tips.mspx[/url] -- will show how to: Stretch the taskbar Add special characters Open files with one click Change your pointer scheme Change the power button

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I need some help with renaming files using a batch script... Say in a folder I have 2 html files. - 1.htm 2.htm I need a bat file that will rename "1.htm" to "1a.htm" and then change "2.htm" to "1.htm" In other words I need "2.htm" to become "1.htm"... Anyone …

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I'm in the process of reinstalling my whole pc. I have completely formatted C: and left D: (second HDD) as it was with my data on it. I have reinstalled XP and had next to no problems doing that. My first problem was it seemed to install two versions of …

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Ive built a custom machine very nice and expensive but when I had it shipped back from japan to back in the states it came with a problem. It worked fine in japan when I used it. But when I got it back the video card had fallen out of …

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I stumbled upon this peice of software called "[URL="http://www.inputdirector.com/"]Input Director[/URL]" and thought it could be useful because i have two desktops and dont have enough room for two keyboards and mice. My problem is that these computers are not connected in any way at all and was wondering if any …

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How do you minimize a user login? Hi guys & girls!!! Ok, here's my problem. I need to run a BOT for my game but it reads off pixels which is what makes it un-detectable because it acts out the mouse & keyboard. I can only run the BOT when …

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how do i get a fresh copy of windows on a hard drive that is fucked up does not boot into the windows that is on it and when i push f8 and tell it to boot from my disk drive to run to windows disk that i have it …

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i have discwizard installed in my new hdd but theres something wrong with it thats either corrupted or not installed completely by the technician so i am having problems installing xp now how do i clean my hdd, no,NO! repartitioning,formating didnt work the prog is still installed i want to …

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hello to alll and thanks for checkin this out i am on a Dell laptop with windows vista and i have been having some weird problems with my internet connection. i recieve my internet from a wireless router on the downstairs computer. it connects to the laptop perfectly but for …

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Greetings, I have a problem finding an appropriate LCD for my Sony VAIO FX140. While doing some research, mainly on eBay, I found LCD SCREEN FOR SONY VAIO PCG-GR250P, PCG-883L, HP OmniBook 4150 Laptop 14.1" LCD Screen and 14.1" LCD Laptop Screen LG model LP141X1. Now, can anyone tell me, …

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Arrgh - this is driving me nuts !!! I tried everything to no avail. Using Windows XP pro with word 2000 with several computers attached to a router through a small hub on broadband through one phone line with local service provider for emails. Cannot access all web sites in …

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Hi everyone, I have a problem that I would like to share with you. I recently bought a hard disk and had formatted it on my friends system. The installation had no problems and I copied some software in that. But later I found that I could not read some …

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OK - hi to everyone - I am new! I know next to nothing about computers so really need your help.. I used my husbands laptop last night, turned it off as usual, and when I turned it on today - nothing but error messages It won't start up and …

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Hi I am in the field of desktop support. In a PC which connects internet through Broadband Router, The system always displays the message "Network cable unplugged". The system has a built in Network Adapter. I tried to reinstall the Network Driver. But it doesn't work. Then I disabled the …

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My OS: WinXP Home/SP2/AOL 9.0 I cannot read any .pdf documents. I have Adobe Reader 7.0 but I do not know if this is the program for reading this type of file. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks.

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Hi, I work from home and with a wireless router had my g/fs and my own personal computer connected wirelessly and with my work computer connected into the router via Ethernet cable. I then used Win Xp VPN to connect to the company network. Now they have sent me a …

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every now and then when browsing the web certain sites cause this pop up to occur: [IMG]http://www.kortclan.com/RoundTable/Vault/data/images/lamethings.JPG[/IMG] what can i do to disable this piece of crap. I dont want to make a passport and i sure as hell dont want to be reminded every freaking 5 seconds when im …

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ok so explorer stays on for 20 secs on start up then shuts down restarts then shuts down over and over. sometimes it just sits there. I had a slow internet connection and I figured Id download a program to boost speed. I downloaded the exe scaned it with norton …

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Hey guys i just installed 4GB of ram, only show's up as 3GB in XP though, no idea why, i have a Geforce 8600GT if that's anything to do with it not showing it in full? If there's a solution to this then great! Anyone know any =]? But with …

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