Posts by hughv

What's in these pop ups?
The content is often the clue to fixing them.
Is this IE7?

Remove this device in Control Panel and reboot.

I think roryt is on the right track.
Look under image and tell us the resolution and size.

PC specs are the likely problem. Tell us RAM, CPU, etc.
Chkdsk and defrag are good tools also.
Any chance your HD is approaching capacity?

It could well be the power supply. My understanding is the PS doesn't have quite enough oomph to start, but can manage when the machine is warmed up by the first attempt. I've seen this several times.
Anyhoo, I have found these devices invaluable:
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=246
They even sell them in Office Depot nowadays.

Try this fix:
http://mehr.sharif.edu/~m_naderan/S32EVNT1.htm

"I got his error and i couldn't unistall a software:"

This doesn't tell us much.
When do you get the error?
What has uninstalling got to do with it?

You have AC 97 2.1 audio.
Specs are here:
http://www.qdigrp.com/qdisite/eng/Products/s4.htm
Drivers are here:
http://www.qdigrp.com/qdisite/eng/support/d_downloadcd.htm

Patience, patience. This is the wonderful world of windows, designed to try your soul in the cauldrons of Hell. You'll emerge as a better person.
Try the wired connection. We need to know if your router is connecting to the internet.
Post ipconfig /all again.
Post the exact model number of your router.
Post the exact model of your computer.
Don't forget to power-cycle the modem.

Since this substance is on the bottom, I would think the substance came from where she placed it (i.ie., in a previous spill). Just a little Sherlock Holmes thought. If this substance leaked through from the top, you have a much bigger problem.
Since you found the HD so easily, it should be easy to replace.

Your results look fine. Post a result when it's running slow.
From the Hight Speed Crow FAQ:
Q. My connection is slow can someone come out and fix it? A. You may want to check that you are not using any file sharing programs as they will cause your connection to become slow.
Also, be sure to run virus/spyware scans regularly to avoid potential problems in the future.

You could try SFC /scannow or a system repair.
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

You haven't been messing with your service configuration have you?

Richard, here is what I get on the screen.
5MLS2C1-595B
Can you help
Thanks
Tony

Once again, you have to read Richard's post. He's very specific about what to do with this information.
(PM or Tech Support).
This is a constant problem-we supply answers and the OP doesn't read them or supply the requested info. A great chance for you to become a better user of sites like this one.

In run, type desk.cpl to access the desktop properties. You can change the desktop image by right clicking any image in IE and selecting "set as background."
Set a system restore point when you have it fixed.
I'm wondering something else is wrong that's causing these anomalies.

This must be an old model as I didn't find it on the HP site.
I think BIOS access is F1 on boot. Check first for "boot order" "or boot sequence". This should be set to Hard drive or drive C.
If the boot order is correct, your Hard drive is not booting. Try booting to your XP CD and run the repair option.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
(Skip the recovery console).
If the disk finds the HD, run the repair. If not, it's probably dead.

First, try a wired connection. This will verify your router is working properly. You have a valid IP address (192.168.2.3) so we know you're connected to the router.
Can you connect to the internet using a wired connection? (This may require you to recycle the modem-just remove the power plug for 10-15 seconds).
Are you getting any errors? Is encryption enabled? You should disable encryption until you have a good wireless connection.
You have IPV6 enabled, and this can cause problems.
From: http://www.hanselman.com/blog/UninstallingIPv6SupportOnWindowXP.aspx
Q. How do I uninstall the IPv6 Protocol for Windows XP?

A.

To remove the IPv6 Protocol for Windows XP:

1. Log on to the Windows XP computer with a user account that has local administrator privileges.
2. Open a command prompt. From the Windows XP desktop, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
3. At the command prompt, type:

ipv6 uninstall
Let us know what happens.

Your computer is trying to boot from a network, and not finding it.
You can try changing the boot order in the BIOS, but a typical cause is Hard Drive death.
The network boot is one of the boot options, and the BIOS may be searching all the alternatives due to HD failure.
Post the exact model and we may be of more help.

Typically, you would right-click the desktop/properties.
If that's not working, start by reinstalling the display driver or try a system restore.
More info would really help, like the OS and computer model.

Check Accessibility/Display and see if you've changed the default display options.

"Rowder" = "Router"
Are you saying that you can't open any web page at all?
We need to know your ip configuration:
Start/Run
Enter cmd
At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all
Right-click, select all
Enter copies to the clipboard
Paste the result to the message window.

We need to know what process is using all the memory.
In Task Manager, click on the memory column and the highest numbers will show at the top. Identify the process(es) and go from there.
Ending that process should free up the memory it's using.
Google "Nero memory leak" and you'll find some interesting discussions.

Why is this posted?
When you quote from another site it's customary to give credit.

There's no question in here. (Also, no punctuation, no caps, third grade spelling).
I'm going to guess that you want to use the move command.

Hard to say. I do problem solving. not politics.
If you're officially in charge, you should at least document the events.
I'd report it and make sure her credentials were revoked, which should be done as a routine precaution anyway.
I read an article recently that said disgruntled employees are responsible for some very high percentage of such events.
Good luck.

You're welcome.
Hang around long enough and you'll be answering instead of asking.

Is it still running? Did it complete?
Check event viewer/System and check for adequate disk space.
I assume CC uses the registry.

Better late than never?

Thanks for the PM, but it's better to continue the thread so everyone can see the resolution.
Dell support is here:

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
Just enter your model (Dimension 8300) in the appropriate boxes, and you'll be taken to the drivers page where you can download the driver.
You'll probably need to enter your service tag to identify which driver applies to your unit.
Download the driver to a known location and follow the install instructions.

Not a bent pin-you'd know if you bent one, and the HD wouldn't work at all.
Much more likely to be a failing power supply or a heating/cooling issue. Possibly a loose connection or a bad solder joint.

You're welcome. I've found these things very useful. You can find them with adapters that fit laptop hards drives also.

That's a permissions problem.
Are you logged on as administrator?

Too many problems to mess with, especially the loose CPU clip.
Get a new computer.
Removing the data and transferring is very simple with the right adapters:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2477926&CatId=470
(USB/IDE/SATA adapter)

Sure sounds like Spyware.
Post a hijack this log in the Spyware forum.

This is likely to be some other problem.
Run defrag and chkdsk.
Check for adequate disk space.
Check Event viewer as well-look for disk errors.

See this article:
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Windows-Update-Catalog.html

I've had very good luck with OphCrack:
http://elliottback.com/wp/archives/2006/04/26/cracking-windows-passwords-with-ophcrack-and-rainbow-tables/

Each of these messages refers to a startup entry that was improperly removed.
System restore may be the easiest way to resolve this.
Startup Cop may be useful:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,2173,00.asp

Try the installer cleanup utility:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

It sounds as though your sound driver is missing.
We'll need the make and model of the computer, or the sound card part no. to find the correct driver.

He doesn't seem to be talking about Program Files. He mentions a folder called "C:/Program".
What is in this folder? Where did it come from?
If you created it, I see no problem with renaming it.

Be more specific:When does this error happen? This is a common error and has many causes.
A "salutation" is a greeting. You probably mean "solution".

What XP disk are you using? Is it supplied by HP?
Why not just clone the old drive?
It's possible the CD is damaged or dirty-try cleaning it.

Random restarts always make me think of heat and power issues (4 Fans? Why?)
The fact that you've been tinkering and don't have much experience suggests you should carefully check all your work.
Re-seat everything.
Ramjo has a good question:What happens when you disconnect this drive?

A genuine mystery-I think I'd feel compelled to figure it out, but it sounds as though no harm was done.
You might try posting in the web forum, where you'll find people who know a lot more than I do.

Maybe.
Run the Nero info tool to see what's installed.

If the files are important, stop trying to use the drive.
I'd get another drive and install to it (Windows can be installed on any drive letter).
It seems odd that you can boot to a 2K CD but not an XP CD-that doesn't make any sense.
It might be a good idea to check for dust/dirt and reseat all your cards/memory.
Once you have a new OS installed you can try to get into the old drive.

If the log files have been properly configured, you should be able to find the info:
http://thesource.ofallevil.com/technet/prodtechnol/WindowsServer2003/Library/IIS/b344f84e-bc77-4019-859c-9d483bc85c77.mspx?mfr=true
See also:
http://searchexchange.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid43_gci1126458,00.html
I've made a zillion mistakes, and this is one of them, so I'd assume this was my own error.
If not, it seems to me you need to make some security changes.

Yes.
I haven't used BitTorrent in a while, but most such programs have a way to limit the number of connections to prevent this sort of thing.
There's an article here that explains more, and shows you how to change the limit.
http://www.speedguide.net/read_articles.php?id=1497

USB ports don't show in My Computer unless something is attached, so I'm guessing you have a card reader.
In Tweakui, look under My Computer/Drives and make sure additional drive letters are not hidden (They must be checked).

If you can't use recovery console, I'd boot to Linux and try to edit the boot loader or boot.ini
This may help:
http://www.geocities.com/epark/linux/grub-w2k-HOWTO.html