Posts by JENIX

Hi thanks so much for following up. I just took the cover off the box and all seems good. The hard drive cable is connected both to the motherboard and the back of the hard drive. The power source is also connected. Do u have any other suggestions? I feel lost without my computer :-( Thanks again!

Thank you so much for your reply. You are awesome! Ill check it out! Thx again! :-)

Hi All
Just wondering if you can pls help with a problem with my PC.
I have Windows XP and I turned on my computer this morning and receieved the following messages:

Load in ASUS Express Gate
P50 Motherboard

Reboot - Select Proper Boot Device

However when I reboot I get the same message.

I have been pressing F8 to get to the safe mode but it does not go to that screen, I can however get to the BIOS Setup Utility which says SATA 1-5 "Not Detected" and SATA 6 DVD/CD ROM Drive.

I hope this makes sense to someone out there who can help me please??

Thanking you in adance :-)

Cheers
Jennifer

hey , when starting winxp i recieve a missing file message <windows root>\system32\hal.dll. can anyone pls help me with this problem . thankyou

Hi there, Quick question - How do I repair missing or corrupt file \windows\system32\config\system. Can anyone pls advise? Thx heaps! ;)

Hi !

I am getting a strange error message when opening MS Word. I have downloaded the Office 60 day trial and when I tried to open Word, I get an Error message 'The operating system is not perfectly configured to run this application'

Can any one pls advise...is it a virus, or a faulty installation of the trial perhaps?

Pls help!

Thankyou!

hi, thx for ur response. Just a quick question thou, do u mean a full install? I know i can do that with a disk, but i want to be able to save my data..or is it unrecoverable? Pls pls pls say its possible...!!?? thank u !

Hi

My Dell 1501 laptop seemed to get slower over the past week until today when i turned it on, it crashed a few seconds after booting up, and now when i turn it on, just before the Windows XP screen comes up, it displays a DOS screen stating a file is missimg from \SYSTEM]CONFIG\STEMS32, Pls insert original disk and press 'r' for repair." Any suggestions if you cant find your original disk...?

The platform is XP...I will try ur suggestion now....thx so much!! Will let U know...cheers!!

Hi there !

Im not liking my chances but I'm hoping someone out there can help me! A few seconds into startup i get a DOS screen saying file <WINDOWS ROOT>\SYSTEM32\HAL.DLL is missing. Can I get around this or have I lost all my data forever? Pls pls help me.....!!?? :'(

Thanking U all in advance...my fngers are crossed!!

Hi All... quick question.... As I have not got a response to this post, can I assume then that my computer is 'problem' free? Thx haps!! :)

oop's soz guys, here is my report: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 6:58:04 AM, on 18/02/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16791)
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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\SfCtlCom.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\BM\TMBMSRV.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLTRAY.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\SigmaTel\C-Major Audio\WDM\stsystra.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\UfSeAgnt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LVCOMSX.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
C:\Program Files\DellAutomatedPCTuneUp\PTAgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TMAS_OE\TMAS_OEMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\FxSvr2.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TmPfw.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TmProxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Contacts\wlcomm.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Broadcom Wireless Manager UI] C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLTRAY.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: …

Hi There! Could you pls have a quick look at my Hijack This report ran immediately after my Acer Laptop Inspirion 1500 laptop completed startup. This is a brand new Windows install and I'm mot sure what Ive done, but in a matter of 24hrs it seems to be runnung awlfully slow and doing weird things. eg. Nero is installed but not shown on the 'All Programs' menu. Have I been infected?? Appreciate any feedback guys..thank U! :)

Thankyou!

Hi

I cant quite work it out...? To my knowledge I am not infected however my Toshiba laptop seems to be running a fairbit slower since I hooked up to ADSL The specs of laptop, 1.6mhz, 512MB and 80gb, so I know it could do with more memory but is that the only reason so slow? I used to have wireless internet and that didnt seem slow at all...?

Can anyone shed some light on my Hijack This report pls....

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 22:45:01, on 31/05/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16640)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.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:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DVDRAMSV.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\aawservice.exe
C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced WindowsCare 3 Beta\AWC.exe
C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced WindowsCare 3 Beta\Sup_SmartRAM.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced WindowsCare 3 Beta\AWC.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\MY PC.MYPC\Desktop\analysethis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.bigpond.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =

Hi Guys

Just a quick question about something that has been bothering me for some time now. When I am on the internet, using a secure wireless connection, sometimes not all the time, when I am clicking from one page to another, my 'one' click turms into 2,3 or even sometimes 4 or so clicks? Or I may be reading txt on the page I am on and a 'click' comes from no where? This has been going on for months and there doesnt seem to be any sign of intruders at all.

Im confused...is this something I should be worreid about?

Thanking you!! :)

Hi again!!

Well I removed OC and yes my PC is def working better thankyou! Next time when I trial software I'll make sure its only one program at a time! lol

Although its workingv much better I dont think it is 100% normal but maybe thats just because it needs a good tune up? The registry is a mess!! When I run CCleaner or Advanced Windows Care v2, they find approx. 30 reg errors!! And thats after I did a scan a mere couple hrs prior!! Is there something I am doing wrong? I dont understand why so many reg errors....perhaps you can help me?

:-/

Apologies for the spelling mistakes above...I am late for work!

I eagerly await your response :)

Hi
Thx so much for your response and yeah, I try to keep my PC running as smooth and as spyware free as possible. The last few days actually I have thought about uninstalling OneCare completely and uding Ksp as my primary defense. I like the msny more finctions it possess and is very user frinedly. It really does tell you what is running behind the scenes.

Anyway, what are your thoghts on uninstalling OneCare? I will Download Fire Fox now as IE7 definately lets in a lot more cookies and Temp files. I will download it now.

I eagerly swsit your response.
Thx heaps
Rgds Jen

Hi Again!

Just wondering if I can assume that the lack of response indicates that there in nothing worth worrying about and I have a spyware free notebook?

Pls pls let me know....

THX HEAPS!

:icon_cheesygrin:

Hi

Just wondering if you could check out my hijackthis log. Over the last two wks my PC has been playing up - running slow at startup, internet, loading apps with Win Media Player having the most problems. I ran a variety of scans and didnt really find anything substantial. It sems to be running a little better after I uninstalled some PC maintanance/tune up programs and spyware programs. The majority of issues seemed to stem from the registry, however previously it had posed not much of a problem.

Anyway pls see my hijackthis log below. Any feedback/comments much appreciated!!

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 8:53:26 PM, on 10/31/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16544)
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:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows OneCare Live\Antivirus\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\iS3\Anti-Spyware\SZServer.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0\avp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cisvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows OneCare Live\Firewall\msfwsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows OneCare Live\winss.exe
C:\Program Files\STOPzilla!\STOPzilla.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0\avp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\jen\Desktop\analysethis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://g.ninemsn.com.au/0SEENAU/SAOS01?FORM=TOOLBR
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = www.ninemsn.com.au
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157

Hi Crunchie

Thank you for you welcoming me to Daniweb. I just want 2 say quickly that I am loving this website and I am finding it extremely useful. Its great!! I've already told one friend about Daniweb and I will be sure to let them all know about this great website!! Its unreal!!

Ok, well I did as you said and here is the new LOGFILE -

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 3:55:50 PM, on 10/13/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16544)
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:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgrssvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgrssvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cisvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgfwsrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\Program Files\BillP Studios\WinPatrol\winpatrol.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\jen\Desktop\analysethis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://g.ninemsn.com.au/0SEENAU/SAOS01?FORM=TOOLBR
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ninemsn.com.au
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ninemsn.com.au
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://g.ninemsn.com.au/0SEENAU/SAOS01?FORM=TOOLBR
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program …

Hi :)

I am yet another person posting my HijackThis log as I have tried for a while now to make sense of it but I just cant get my head around the jargon. I have compared my log to others posted and havent found anything too suspicios....well not that I can see anyway!

At this stage, my Toshiba A100 Notebook, isnt doing anything significantly out of the ordinary, but as I am on it 24/7, I notice little things such as it taking slightly longer to load web pages and also at start up after I have typed in my password. I have also noticed that once my desktop appears, as it continues to load startup programs, a splash screen (I think that is the correct term) appears and IMMEDIATELY disappears. Because of this I cannot tell you what it says or even tell you a colour...that is how quick it appears and disappears.

Also, one last thing, there is normally two processes of cidaemon.exe running in Task Manager which I check frequently. I think the log below only shows one...unless I have missed it???

OK, well hope that gives you enough info & background and helps anyone viewing the log file below dicipher just what is wrong. PLs Help!

Appreciate ALL feedback! THANKYOU!!!

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Log created by WinPatrol version 12.1.2007.5:12.1.2007.5
Scan saved at 10:37:13 AM, on 10/13/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
MSIE: Internet …