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| | Is this a good anti-spyware? Anyone know if it's worth it? It's the type of one where you have to buy it from the store. Is this as good as Spybot or Ad Aware?  |
| | Looks like one of my Pcs has gotten another bug. Any help would be appreciated. I am moving to Firefox to perhaps avoid some of this stuff. Thanks! Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 9:15:51 AM, on 11/19/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 …  |
| | I've seen people here recommended using msconfig to disable services, but in a class I took, the instructor said that Selective Startup should only be used to help resolve issues -- as a diagonstic tool; other then that, Windows should be set to Normal Startup. This is why I always … |
| | There is this computer that gives illegal operation with details like "invalid page vault in module inetcomm.dll"i.e when I try to send mails using outlook, outlook express doesn't open- it says it cant load msoe.dll.Also when I open some web pages it tells me exproler caused some page vaults ,some … |
| | I am trying to troubleshoot my wife's PC. She is saying that pop-ups stop her from doing her work and that the computer sometimes - stalls or slows down. I ran the on-Demand McAfee virus and it said it found no virus', but the On-Access dialog box saids there's 45 … |
| | Hey everyone, I am building a computer, and I simply can't decide what mobo to get, anyones recommedations (socket 764 and 939, try and include the best mobo for BOTh sockets ;) Price cap is 150) would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for the help. |
 | Ok, I am planning on buying a new 160GB hard drive to add to my computer which has a 40GB hard drive. 1) does a slave drive mean secondary drive? 2) If I install the hard drive has a slave drive can I run programs like Word, Adobe Programs, or …  |
| | i tried to reinstall windows xp onto my computer but there was a problem, in the middle of installing it, it says that it didnt copy the right files onto the computer and theres incorrect parameters with the ASMS or something. and now when i reboot it doesnt say press … |
| | Hi! I just bought a Win XP Professional. After using it for some time I started to notice the following problem: After finishing the starting up process normally, when I click on the broadband desktop icon I have to wait for about 20/30 seconds for the proper window to appear … |
| | Ok... here's the deal... I have Windows xp and have recently installed ServicePack 2. I also have Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180.xpsp.sp2.rtm. I have been doing much research about my "The page cannot be displayed" problem and I believe the problem is caused by a Registry key that I might have deleted …  |
| | I wanted to clean up one of my drives (partition "f"), so I moved everything I wanted to keep to another partition ("h"), and deleted what I didn't want. I then tried to format the drive but got a message saying it couldn't be done (screenshots attached). I've done this … |
 | I once heard from a friend that he had put the XBOX operating system on his computer. Is this possible to do, or do hardware limitations prevent it? We aren't friends anymore, actually we kind of hate eachother now, so I can't go and see for myself if this is … Hardware and Software home-theater operating-system |
| | I can log on to the internet but am unable to open the browser or pull up any web sites. I have no idea what the problem is... I have already ran the internet explorer repair tool and already determined that there are no proxy settings...are there any other suggestions? … |
| | I have a windows Me. i downloaded and installed NPF(Norton Personal Firewall) 2004 and then i tried to go on the internet and it wouldn't work. so i had to uninstall it. does anyone know why this would happen? |
| | AsyoucanseeIcannotusethespacebar.IknowthatthereisnothingwrongwithitbutIseemnot togetthedamnthingtowork.aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Anyhelpplease |
| | Hi. I have a Compaq Presario 1625 laptop computer running at 266M with Win98 4.10.1998. I am trying to set it up to work wireless to the internet. I have a PC card that works successfully to another laptop with my Router setup . But, cannot get it to work … |
| | Hello all, I have been surfing all over the web to try to find the answer to this question but cant seem to find it: Does Norton's cleansweep delete all the temporary files and recycle bin for all users on an XP/win2k machine or only the user that is logged … |
| | hello everybody, I m a newbie working in linux platform.My GUI version is Redhat 8.0 Now, we have got a LAN in our office consisting of some 7 computers. Mine is linux platform rest 6 are working in windows 98 , now i have configured samba server on my linux … |
| | im having trouble reinstalling windows xp, ive done it plenty of times before and have had no problems. this time i reinstalled it and after it cleared my hd and started installing windows xp, it said it copied some files wrong and it has incorrect parameters. so now everytime i … |
 | Ok well i finnaly got it and installed everything, I can run NFSU2 on full setings max EVERYTHING and i mean EVERYTHING with not slow down AT ALL. my fps on cs:s went from 20 to 90-120 with just a cpu and ram upgrade! now I have a few questions … |
| | Ok, I am really dumb when it comes to this sort of stuff, so please help. Here is the problem. I have DSL with a 2wire network. One computer is hooked up directly to the router, and then my computer is hooked up through a wireless usb adapter. I recently … |
| | Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 1:11:23 AM, on 11/22/2004 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\LEXBCES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLacsd.exe C:\Program Files\Registry Defragmentation\RegManServ.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2002\Tmntsrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\fxssvc.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Firewall\CPD.EXE C:\Program Files\Trend …  |
| | hi all. I just had a question about a friend's computer. A little while ago she got a virus that seemed relatively harmless (the bestfriends.pif thing) and so she put off fixing it.... well last night things started going crazy, her keyboard would lock up and her mouse would move … |
| | Little help please I also have the dxsetu.exe trojan/virus that is doing the rounds. I have read the other threads relating and have tried the various methods to remove, but I keep getting it back. I can't find the c:\windows\dxsetu.exe or the other files that relate to this problem. I … |
| | Since September, my computer has been having problems. After numerous failed repair attempts, my friend fixed it for me. It worked for about a week, and then two days ago, I decided to try and get the whole thing working. When I got the computer up and running again, I … |
| | While working, My monitor suddenly showed strieking lines and further no response to keyboard. On cold booting, there was a long beep and erratic switching between CD drives with no booting. checked all drives, RAM and processor independently and found no problem in any. Is it a problem with my … |
| | well i have one comp ....i bought a sempron 2400+ cause i thought all amd athlon xp are gone here...im form the philippines...then a friend told me that there is still two more shops that has an amd 2500+ i know what im choosing from are slow compared to the … |
| | I'm assuming this issue to be caused by a virus or spyware though none of my protection/scanning software can find anything. Layered on top of all of my desktop icons is another icon. Not another shortcut or application. Specifically, an Adope icon. You can see all of the original icons … |
| | i like it ,Slim Browser ,its so much like IE ,Im starting to wonder if it is a alternitive to IE, or IE skinnie sister !LOL [url]http://www.flashpeak.com/[/url] |
| | Hello. Desperate to fix adware/virus problems. Tried Ad-Aware, SpyBot and Spy Sweeper. Tapiap.eve is the beginning of my problems. Below is the HTL: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 8:35:32 PM, on 21/11/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe … |
| | Hi, I am using Spybot 1.3 and I have updated the latest update. When I try to scan, it stopped mid-way displaying a message... [COLOR=Red]Error during check! 2020Search (Ungultiger Datentyp fur")[/COLOR] right under this message is a message: [COLOR=Red]Congradulations! No immediate threats were found.[/COLOR] I also use Ad-Aware SE Personal, … |
| | I picked up the intel bundel and receieved win xp pro with SP2. im no fan of SP2. Im not happy with alot of the "new" features that take away my access to the system and how intrusive it is. i havent installed the disk yet, becauase ive been trying … |
| | I believe that this may be a relatively NEW bug/problem after checking several tech support forums and finding nothing related. After surfing I picked up some sort of problem. This first started out by replacing my desktop screen with a warning that I may have been infected with spyware. After … |
| | All I know is that microsoft is it scheduled for release in the first quarter of 05 jan. -mar. anyone have an exact date on it tho? xp is good and all but I really wanna to see what XP 64 can do. |
| | Please post ONLY verified tips and tricks for making better use of a Windows PC. This means only those procedures which have been tested and verified. Please do NOT post tips that a 'friend' has told you about, unless you are absolutely certain that they are correct. Please do NOT … |
| | Hi, I've been having a problem with my PC, for some reason it keeps eating space by itself, It's not a Virus nor any Spyware Adware, I was thinking maybe the Page File? But then again its suppose to give back space after you reboot, and it doesnt do that. … |
| | Hey everyone! Ive browsed around these forums for a few weeks and Ive maintained what i think to be a clean computer . However the other day I was gone all day and when i came home my comp had been heavily attacked by several different things . I ran … |
| | I tried using my usb pendrive, but it won't mount. I been doing a little bit of research on it, the problem might be that I either don't have scis emulation, and I need to rebuild my kernel again, or something else is missing. I rebuilt from the 2.4.26 to … |
| | Hello all, I am in desperate need for help. I have search both Microsoft and Apples web sites for help and have not found anything. My problem is I no longer can play Quicktime movies in a web browser or just play them period. All I get is a nice … |
| | Hi. I just ordered a video card from tigerdirect that has an interface speed of 8x, core clock of 275Mhz, memory clock of 500Mhz. I am now concerned that my computer won't support it. I downloaded PC wizard 2004 and it tells me that my AGP slot is version 2.0, …  |
| | hi all, im new to the site and this is my 1st post :p I recently upgraded my Processor from a 1.4Ghz speed to 3.0Ghz and it all works fine but one thing is bothering me, when i go to my computer properties (windows xp pro) i see that the … |
| | I am new here. so new that I haven't figured out how to do all this here. I am hoping someone will answer and help out a damsel in distress. everytime I try to go to yahoo.com or my yahoo email.. it resets itself to "about:blank" I think I've been … |
| | When clicking a link that starts a new browser window the window is always minimized and I have to click the maximize icon to enlarge it - or use alt.space.x. Is there some registry or other setting that I can change to avoid the need to enlarge each new window. … |
| | the screws to undo the fan ontop the processor are very worn down and i really dant think i can unscrew em there really tight too :( is there any tool i could use? pls help! cheers, Dan :cry: |
| | Hi I am getting this error The device, \Device\Scsi\cpqfcalm1, is not ready for access yet. Looks like this error cause server to hang. After reboot everything is okey Any help will be greatly appreciated  |
 | OK, I just want some advice on two things. 1) Does anyone know how to hook up multiple monitors? As in; if I have two of them set up, and move my mouse to the edge of one it moves to the other monitor. I just wanna know if all …  |
| | How do I mount a external USB HD in YellowDog Linux 4.0? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
| | First lmust explain I am very ignorant on computers/software. Having trouble with Windows Explorer 6 and Outlook - many links will not work, making many websites, eg. Microsoft Support unusable. Eg. if click on web addresses in e-mails don't work- have to cut and paste. Worse is buttons don't work … |
| | I cannot seem to log on to the internet using my cable modem anymore. I do not have a problem using dial up. I downloaded Windows Service Pack2 and things seemed to be fine. I then removed my Norton Anti-virus Program and when i tried to access the internet using … |
| | i was able to use Hijackthis and was hoping someone could take a look at it, and see if anything is wrong with my computer. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 10:06:52 PM, on 11/15/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: … |
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