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 | It really sounds like you've either knocked something loose or plugged something in incorrectly. Open the case again and very carefully reseat [I]all[/I] connectors, memory modules, and peripheral cards.  |
| | If this is a DSL connection, you need to install filter units on your phone lines to keep the regular telephone voice signal from interfering with the DSL signal. The filter(s) [I]should[/I] have been provided by the ISP as part of the setup kit; if they weren't, call the ISP … |
| | To start with: * Check the connectors on the ends of the keyboard and mouse cables; make sure none of the pins are bent or broken. * Boot the computer with only the keyboard and monitor attached. What happens? * Boot the computer with only the [I]mouse[/I] and monitor attached. … |
| | Hi slo_byrne1, welcome to DaniWeb :) That motherboard's SATA controller supports RAID (the floppies you have are the RAID software/driver disks). Assuming that you are [I]not[/I] intending to use RAID, the first thing to do would be to turn [I]off[/I] the RAID option(s) in your BIOS before trying to install … |
| | Hi brettaus, welcome to DaniWeb :) Just FYI: The PXE-E61 error message is coming from the "network boot" feature of the computer. The fact that the machine is even trying to attempt a network boot means that it has failed to boot via all other normal methods (from a hard … |
| | Hi kannan1978, welcome to DaniWeb :) At 100 meters, you're definitely stretching the limit of [I]any[/I] normal 802.11b/g access device. However, there are certainly ways to increase your range/coverage, but the solution which best suites your needs probably depends on your particular network and its environment. Can you describe those … |
| | [quote=mabhiza]I hope I will get help with my endless PC glitches[/quote]We'll do our best, mabhiza! :mrgreen: |
| | That's a weird one, and although I've never heard of a virus or "joke" program which does that, it certainly sounds suspicious. Can you do the following please?: Open the Windows ClipBook Viewer utility: * Click on the "Run..." option in your Start menu. * Type [B]clipbrd[/B] in the resulting … |
| | [quote=haribo_harris]I have purchased a genuine copy of Windows and would like to install it again as I think that this may rectify any problems that I'm currently having[/quote]Yes, and there are other obvious good reasons for installing a legit version of Windows, aside from it perhaps rectifying the problems. [quote=haribo_harris]I … |
| | [quote=petzoldt01]this may not be word for word, but its close...[/quote]You need to be very specific (and correct) when you post error messages and the like. Please give us the full details of your partition/drive configuration, and also post the contents of your Windows C:\boot.ini file and your Grub configuration file. |
| | [quote=Info@PSR]...I have an ASDL connection which is connected to a wireless hub... (bearing in mind, although different computers, they share the same IP address)[/quote]Actually, each of the computers will have its own, unique IP if they are all connected to the same network at the same time. From your description … |
| | Sorry for the delayed response; let's get to work... [COLOR=Blue]You will need to close/quit all web browser programs and disconnect from the Internet for much of the following, so you should print out these instructions or save them into a text file with Notepad.[/COLOR] * Download and install the following … |
| | I don't see any signs of infections in your log, although the symptoms you describe certainly sound malicious. Let's look a little deeper: [COLOR=Blue]You will need to close/quit all web browser programs and disconnect from the Internet for much of the following, so you should print out these instructions or … |
| | I don't see anything amiss in your log. From the looks of it, you're actually running a pretty lean system in terms of start-up items and other processes. |
| | [quote=kylethedarkn]its malware that doing it...[/quote]Quite possible; the inabilty to run Task Manager is one of the known symptoms of certain malicious infections. |
| | * Can you start by posting the contents of your smb.conf file, please. * Provide as many details as possible regarding what you have already tried, as that info might give us some clues. * Have you created accounts on the Samba server for all of the users who will … |
| | If you mean that the disk is physically stuck in the drive and won't eject, look for a small (about paper-clip diameter) hole somewhere on the face of the drive. If you find such a hole, that's how you access the "manual eject" mechanism. Slowly push a paper clip or … |
| | VIRUSOFDEATH, You need to: * Slow down a bit and focus. You are making many rather extreme assumptions based on very scattershot and disparate "facts", some of which actually point to nothing conclusive whatsoever. * Stop posting IN CAPITAL LETTERS, andstartusingproperpunctuationandspacings; you're posts are [I]extremely[/I] difficult to read. We need … |
| | Hi Bruno21, Please work through the suggestions in [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?t=27079"]this thread[/URL], and then get back to us with your results. |
| | Re: Dead PC? Please try the basic suggestions given in [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?t=27079"]this thread[/URL], and then post the details of your results here. |
| | * Open the case and check/reseat all cables, connectors, and cards. While you're in the case, boot the machine and listen carefully to see if you can identify the source of the clicking. * Disconnect all but the minimum peripheral components neccessary to boot: 1 hard drive, 1 RAM module, … |
| | * Is it only WMP that has trouble with the discs, or do yo have other burning apps which reject the disks as well? * Are you [I]absolutely[/I] sure that the CDs you have trouble with are definitely blank? * Please give us the exact make/model of the burner drive, … |
| | * Depending on how they are being deleted, the tracking files (history, cookies, etc.) [I]may[/I] be gone, at least as far as Windows is concerned. There are obviously data recovery tools which can retrieve info from a drive, but I'm not going to suggest that as an option at the … |
| | Hi allyoop54, First of all- welcome to TechTalk! :) We ask that members not tag their questions on to a thread previously started by another member (regardless of how similar your problem might seem). Not only does it divert the focus of the thread away from the original poster's problem, … |
| | CRC errors usually mean that the source file is corrupt. Burn the original source file to a new CD and try again. |
| | WPA2 is a newer version of WPA, and it does have some compatibilityissues. What are the exact versions of the OS on each computer, and what is the [I]exact[/I] version (including revision #) of the Airport/Airport firmware? |
| | Norton/Symantec's "Ghost" program will do what you describe, and the program's usage is pretty straightforward. |
| | Hi Johnsarelli, I see that this is your first post; welcome to DaniWeb :) * Your decription of the 317 error and the "[I]Your Windows is corrupted with spyware virus.[/I]" messages are indicative of an infection by a variant of the "HotOffers" parasite. * The following entry in your HJT … |
| | [quote=CyrosImmortal]I have xp and the cd drive worked fine on my old computer[/quote]When you moved the drive into the new computer, did you make sure to verify that the Master/Slave jumper setting on the drive was correct for the drive's position on the new computer's IDE channels? [quote=CyrosImmortal]could it be … |
| | Have you recently reinstalled Windows or made any other changes to the system? What you've described is usually a symptom of missing or corrupt drivers. Right-click on the two devices which have the yellow exclamation point icon and click the "Properties" option in the resulting menu. Tell us what information … |
| | Re: rank beginner. Hi pasean8- welcome to DaniWeb :) I'm moving your post into one of our technical support forums so that you can get some "knowledgeable eyeballs" on your question. |
| | Check LaCie's support site; most drive manufacturers have downloadable low-level disk diagnostic & repair utilities for their products. |
| | That's a totally clean log; is there a specific reason that you suspect malicious infections to be the cause of the crashes? Give us as much detail about the crashes as possible (including the [I]exact[/I] text of any error messages) and we'll see if we can't help you pinpoint the … |
| | 1. Give us the exact model #s of the router and adapter. 2. Clikc on the "Run..." option under your Start menu, type the following in the resulting "Open:" box, and then hit Enter: [B]winipcfg [/B]Post the values given for: Ip address subnet mask gateway IP address dhcp server address … |
| | [quote=dsillick]"primary slave S.M.A.R.T. command failed...[/quote]What device is connected as the Primary Slave? What is the make and version of the BIOS? There may be an option to disable SMART hidden in an "advanced" setup page or somesuch. |
| | Tell us what you [I]have[/I] tried so that we don't offer duplicate suggestions. |
 | Re: Iwas wondering A Restore operation only monitors and modifies certain components of your system such as the Registry, user profile data, drivers, and program files such as .exe and .dll files. System Restore specifically [I]does not[/I] alter the contents of the My Documents folder, nor does it touch user-created data files (files … |
| | Try performing Burton's procedures while booted in Safe Mode instead of while Windows is running in normal mode. To boot into Safe Mode, restart the computer and: [LIST] [*]Start tapping the F8 key just as the computer begins to boot. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping … |
| | Re: read only files [quote=maryjo]Does it matter that these files arenow saved on disks and I can not save copy or delete them now?[/quote]What exact files are you referring to? |
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| | [quote=pedro1]Can't boot up from the XP CD, even when tapping F8.[/quote]F8 only gets you to the OS boot menu option; it won't lead you to any option where you choose the actual boot device. Using the F2 key, enter your BIOS setup. * Make sure the Hard Drive and CD … |
| | You've deifnitely got a few unwanted guests; please do the following: 1[B]. C:\DOCUME~1\SHAWNA~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\Temporary Directory 1 for hijackthis.zip\HijackThis.exe[/B] The log entry above indicates that you have not yet unzipped the hijackthis.exe program file from within the downloaded hijackthis.[I]zip[/I] archive file. You are also running HijackThis from within a Temp/Temporary folder, which … |
| | [quote=shivap1711] give my reply how to connect that system in LAN[/quote]Can you state that more clearly, please? Does the system not connect at the moment? What [I]exact[/I] problems are you experiencing? [quote]Platform: Windows 2000 (WinNT 5.00.2195) MSIE: Internet Explorer v5.00 (5.00.2920.0000)[/quote]The above information from your log's header indicates that you … |
| | Re: HJT Log file Your log shows signs of a couple of infections; let's see what else may be lurking around in your system: Please do the following: [COLOR=Blue]You will need to close/quit all web browser programs and disconnect from the Internet for much of the following, so you should print out these instructions … |
| | Re: need help please * Open the Event Viewer utility in your Administrative Tools control panel and look through your System and Application logs for events (especially DCOM events) flagged with "Error" or "Warning". Double-clicking on an event will open a properties window with more detailed information on the error. If you do find … |
| | [quote=cubanforever]well i tried to check it out but i still dont see anything[/quote]You have to squint your eyes and look [I]really[/I] closely... sort of the same way you would if you were trying to find a herd of elephants hiding behind a cupcake. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: |
| | [quote=PaulPool]Is there not just a way I can temorarly shut OFF the router firewall, and then back on when I'm done, like my software firewall?[/quote]In the WRT54G's configuration utility, go to Security->Firewall; Enable/Disable is the first option on the Firewall page. |
| | Many virus and spyware infections cripple your ability to run certain programs, and sometimes even make it impossible to run [i]any[/i] programs. The following fix may work for you; it restores "broken" .exe file associations in the Registry: [url]http://www.dougknox.com/xp/fileassoc/xp_exe_fix.zip[/url] An explanation and brief instructions on using the xp_exe_fix file can … |
 | Nothing malicious in your log. :) Are you noticing any lingering signs of possible infections, or did you just want someone to sign off on your log? |
| | [quote=GregW]...they can't even find my modem anywhere on their system. [/quote]That, combined with the fact that it has happened with two different modems, almost definitively points to the problem being in the ISP's realm. If you want to narrow things down even further, disconnect your devices from the modem and … |
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