Posts by sittas87

Or you can go with three switches and a router.

Id like to recommend a tip that maby you'd find useful. At the college where Im working we have two networks. One for admin and one for the students(pc labs and Library). Both have theiry own firewall. You cant access the admin side from the students network, however you can access the students network from the admin side. we have thirteen servers, but to make things easy for you. How about two servers. one server for admin and one for students. connect the servers to allow them to communicate with each other. Cos remember you'll be part of the admin and Im sure you'd like to sit at you're pc and access both the admin and student network.

Should you consider my option and need more info you're welcome to request some detail.

cheers for now
sid's

Hi DragonFire

You didnt mention you getting physical on the laptop. I think its time tp shift gears and open the laptop to remove the cmos battery for 45 min to clear the BIOS(password included).

You can do this if you're comfortable with lappies and pc's

That usually does the trick for quite a number of BIOS issues.
This site might also give you some greater insight and more leads
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/07/06/how-to-reset-remove-clear-or-reveal-cmos-bios-security-password/

As for the laptop being slow you might want to try registry mechanic or any other trust worthy registry repairer. Usually after removing malware its most likely to have a negative effect on you're registry.

Cheers for now Sids

Hi SJ
yeah I mean 80% or higher. In actual fact a good cpu's temp will have a average 30-45 % in normal work flow. In my opinion 50-55% is still acceptable. Anything higher should become a concern and something to look @.

Cleaning you're pc an air duster is part of maintenance... I'll give you thumbs up for that.

ps I dont think that the noise is due to cpu overheating. But lets confirm that to satisfy you're curiosity. :)

Hi
That being the case I think its time to take out you're xp disks and do a recovery console.
-chkdsk might give you some grace.

-Alternatively you might be forced to reinstall xp on that hd(I'll recommend that you slave you're current drive first with another master to backup you're data)

-A windows repair might also count in you're favor as the previous guy has suggested, but bare in mind should it work you'll still be required to reinstall certain programs.

This result is often caused by OS files not allowing you're pc to properly startup.

Best regards
Sids

Hi dude
Look, what is the actions that was taken before this behaviour happened??
Do you still get the Bsod? if you do provide a jpeg as an attachment so I can have a better understanding of whats the reason behind the prob.

Regards
Sids

Hi "SJ"

I can tell you this eight er a custom theme that was installed or its another custom made OS. Cos I have a OEM OS disk and honestly I don't get that theme.
As for you're "desktop making noise" That's the first time I heard of that...
If you suspect its a overheating issue then while the sound is making its chaos go to task manager and select the performance tab. Have a look at you're "CPU Usage" fluctuation. If the spike idles at the 80< mark without you having any programs open witch demands some real CPU usage then you're suspicion might count to be right.

PS by what I hear you saying I still believe its a custom OS/ theme thats resulting in this behavior.

Let me know how it goes

Hi

I'll be honest this is actually the first time that I see something like this.I think the reason is cos Ive never experienced this using custom themes. Im currently using a custom OS and I can tell you the performance of the custom OS is far slower than on the original OS. I am yet to roll back to the Original OS (Or shall I say upgrade)

If you'd asked me Id say this behavior is due to the theme being installed.
Did you have this problem from the the beginning of the theme installation?

Hi
Can you still Boot into XP asswell??

Hi
So what type of connection are you making use of? Is it a company network or a private one?

What you can do is to check if you're drivers is correct:
Right click my computer> manage>device manager>
and see if theres a yellow exclamation mark when you for you're network device

If theres no exclamation mark in you're Device manager under Network devices then do the following
Go to start >Run >type cmd >type: ping www.google.co.za -t

Please let me know of all results and questions asked

Cheers
Sittas

Thanks anyways, I got hold of one

Cheers

Ok thanks crunchie Im happy with the results.

Cheers
Sittas87

It behaves much better thanks. Im running a avast at this very moment just to make absolutely sure...
Thanks for you're assistance

Hi Crunchie
Here is a MalwareByte log witch looks quite clean and below that is a updated HJT log thanks dude.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.30
Database version: 1382
Windows 6.0.6000

11/11/2008 11:40:05
mbam-log-2008-11-11 (11-40-05).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|D:\|E:\|F:\|G:\|H:\|)
Objects scanned: 122739
Time elapsed: 1 hour(s), 2 minute(s), 3 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

------------------------

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 11:46:15, on 11/11/2008
Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16757)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Windows\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\Marketing Tools\MarketingTools.exe
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools\daemon.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Windows\System32\mobsync.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search …

HI guys

Can someone tell me where I can download Norton Ghost for free if possible. Or any other HD clone that is very accurate. Thanks in advance

Sittas

Hi
Thanks Crunchie, the Lappy will be back in my possession in a Hour or so and Im gonna go with you're instructions as soon as I get hold of it and post again.
Thanks again.

Regards
Sittas

Hi there Guys
I have a Vista Laptop thats behaving very strange. I am running AV Eset NOD32 full scan with no viruses found. Below is a HJT log witch I was hoping one of you guys thats advance in HJT can have a look at and offer some guidance in what to delete/ Remove. I hope my suspicion of having a Viruses on this lappy is wrong. Thanks in advance for any guidance.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 14:24:20, on 10/11/2008
Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16757)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Windows\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\ISB Utility\ISBMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\Marketing Tools\MarketingTools.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\PIFSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\Creative Live! Cam\VideoFX\StartFX.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Update 3\VAIOUpdt.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Picasa2\PicasaMediaDetector.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\Network Utility\LANUtil.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\Creative Live! Cam\Live! Cam Manager\CTLCMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnscfg.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\ApMsgFwd.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Eset\ESET NOD32 Antivirus\egui.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr8/*http://uk.search.yahoo.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://uk.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = …

Thanks guys The crap part was he didnt have a Vista OS until I gave him one. I just wanted to know If there was a workaround. I got hold of a OS witch is XP (I just had to) to solve the prob. Thanks again.

Cheers

Hi guys

...So a client of mine is stuck with no desktop icons after he ran a anti virus program (witch is still unknown to me) He can only go to task manager and access his files that way, I've asked him what he gets when he type explorer in the new task, but he his going to give it a go tonight. Hopefully hell bring the machine in tomorrow for me to see what I can come up with, but I was hoping that you guys can give me something to go on seeing that Im not a Vista fanatic.
His pc is Vista home SP1

Any advice greatly appreciated

Thanks guy, Much appreciated

Go to the drive where Paperport One Touch is (was) installed, by default it should be C:\Program Files\Paperport One Touch
If you can locate it then simply highlight the folder and hit delete on you're k-board. whola...gone in sixty seconds :)
If you cant find it there than its most likely removed already

Hi
Is there any other message that gets displayed when the "ctrl+Alt- delete get displayed? In most common cases a massage will be displayed like:
Cannot find a bootable device
Press ctrl+Alt Delete to restart.

My certain guess is its HW related. I too think its the HD thats righter being detected or Kapoot.

:) great

Sorry mate dont have much time lately but Ill recommend that you rather by a new board if you have a couple of dollars to spend.
PLease Do keep in touch, Cheers for now.

Sittas87

Hi
You'll be required a disk my friend. I wanted to advise you to reinstall you're Service Pack but seeing that you get no explorer you're forced to eighter borrow/ lend a OS disk or take it to the local techy.

Ill strongly advise a windows repair. It's a simple fix and straight forward. You might be required to install some programs.
To do a windows repair:
At boot up insert you're Operating System disk and make sure you boot from you're cdrom first. press a key when asked to boot from disk and wait for the OS startup files to load. At the stage where the menu options appear select install Operating System and select repair. From there it should be straight forward.

Hi
You can do a windows repair and in the process you'll be asked for a new user name. Log in with that user name and assign the user name with a password.
PS: No data will be deleted in the process.
Good Luck

Hi,
A Really very good informative thread. Thanks for sharing that.
Andy

You're welcome mate

To Bob_180_Bob
Please take note that he doesn't want to change the computer name, he wants to change the owner to whom the computer is registered to. There's a difference in you're post and Gerbil's post. :)

Gerbil is right

Hi Arkane
To rule out all problems you need to follow all possible leads that you think might be contributing to you're PC's prob. Seeing that you didnt tell me bout the RAM prob before I didnt think that RAM could be a cause of the problem. Anyways ya its like I was saying rule out all possible problems. And yes RAM can be a problem

When last did you clean you're system and also apply some termal paste.

hi there Arkane

like i said i wont say its the HD. You're techy is probably right. But i still say that it can be the CPU, thats if you're lucky. reason me saying it might be thats its only the CPU cos CPU overheating can eighter result in CPU damage, CPU and MOBO damage or if you're extremely lucky no damage. Thats if you took note immediately after the PC freeze. I'd suggest you get a CPU that will fit in you're socket [Dont buy one just borrow one for testing]. If that fails than you'll need a mobo.

You might want to try you're CPU in another socket. It might work than you can just buy a MOBO that will support you're other HW.That way you'll save some bucks.
As for the mobo you're reffering to, thats a fine deal.

Cheers

Hi
Well than I guess there you have it

Hi Sorry for the late reply, Internet has been down.

Ok so I'm still thinking it's another HW issue, Because if it was the HD than it would have given you a screen that says no HD detected or something similar. To confirm that case you said that its detecting the HD in the BIOS. So I'm leaning towards some other part being faulty or failing to do its duty. My concern is the fact that it was overheating [clearly as you stated a 95 degree] and might have resulted in damage to the CPU. Even though its cooled down it doesn't mean that the issue is there is solved furthermore 50 Degrees isn't satisfactory in my opinion yet. Ok enough with the detail :) . Reset you're CMOS, by removing you're CMOS battery for 10+ minutes and replacing it after the amount of time. See if there's any difference and post reply.
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HI
Problem is whenever I open my gmail account I get a continuous loading in FF with a "page load error" after a long wait. I open it with IE7 and it works. Strange thing is a user comes to me this afternoon and tells me she also cant access her gmail but shes experiencing the problem in IE7. Now what? I'm slightly stunned.
Any Ideas?
Thanks guys

Yes you can use it in safe mode. However you'll be limited to installing certain programs when working in safe mode. If you're registry is completely corrupt and doesnt allow you to go in via safe mode than a windows repair will be you're easy next best option. Im sure you dont wat to format.
Cheers

Hi
Did you apply some termal paste on you're CPU?

Hi Arkane
Welcome to the forums.
Ok. Firstly I'd recommend that you make use of the least amount of HW possible. Like use on-board as far as possible. use one stick of RAM for time being, And if you can use on- board GFX etc. Apply a fair amount of thermal paste on you're CPU. Ok with that set startup you're pc and go directly into you're BIOS, making sure that the mobo is detecting you're HD. Once thats checked try booting from the OS disk again. See how it behaves and post a reply.

Hey there
Can you give more detail please. Like what program/file is giving you this error? When does it happen? etc

thanks, Cheers

HI Monkfish
Well firstly I'll suggest that you check you're event viewer after the shutdown to see if there's any leads witch might get you started.
This behaviour can be caused by a number of reasons, like hardware prob's to be specific.
Get back to me and we'll work on some leads.

Hi
Im sure you're tried to delete it manually. if that failed to work than you might want to try this unlocker tool http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#download
its a simple tool thats allows you to right click the file that doesn't wanna delete and choose delete. If the deletion of the file is unsuccessful than you can choose a "force delete" on that file.

Like I said Its a lil bit of both sides :)

There's a school of thought (And I belong to it) that states, unequivocally, that there are no good registry repair programs.
They do virtually no good, and cause tremendous damage.
YMMV.

To hughv: Interesting that you mention that, partially I'll agree with you. Reason being sometimes I need to use registry repair programs and most of the time I use two registry tools in combination in order to get the registry fixed (even if its not entirely fixed), However In some cases like I said I get them to do the trick the first time. I wont say there are no good registry programs cos many a times my problems gets fixed, But the statement that you make that they sometimes cause serious damage is something that Ill agree on.

How far did you get with you're prob? We here to help.

Hi
Check you're CPU temperature in you're BIOS. I have a strong feeling thats its you're CPU temperature thats too high. A normal temp in BIOS is accepted if its below 60, I recommend below 65 degrees. Alternatively blow out you're pc with can air to remove all dust and apply thermal grease on you're CPU.

Here's the long way around:
Start --> All Programs --> Accessories --> Run

I assume thats in vista

Great

>>His wife needs an attitude adjustment. My wife always told me "Only dead people stop looking -- looky but don't touchy."<<

;)

>>
I shall have to advise any of my members/teams/players with the IE problem to update to 7 or change to FF3.<<

I'll suggest you do so.

Cheers

Hi Aditi

Great to have you here

:)
cheerz

I don't blame the guy. They sure look Sexy