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 | It sounds like your machine is suffering from data corruption. This can be caused by many different things. The most common causes of this type of problem are, improper shutdown, malware, faulty ram, faulty hard drive, and heat. It will take some figuring to get to the root cause of …  |
| | AVR?? Does it make any beeps? |
| | Your PC is infected with malware I very much suspect. You need to download [URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebyt...are_d5756.html"]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware[/URL] to your desktop. * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. * At the end, be sure to checkmark the Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * … |
| | That is caused by a breakdown within the plug. You need to replace the adapter as soon as possible before it shorts and blows possibly damaging your laptop too. |
| | Download [URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebyt...are_d5756.html"]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware[/URL] to your desktop. * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. * At the end, be sure to checkmark the Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version. … |
| | Your PC is definitely infected, download [URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebyt...are_d5756.html"]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware[/URL] to your desktop. * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. * At the end, be sure to checkmark the Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * If an update is found, it will download … |
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| | You haven't even said what laptop it is or what windows version you have. |
| | It depends on Your CPU. If it is 23bit then you must get the 32 bit version. If it is 64bit then you can use either. The 64bit version should in theory be a bit quicker than the 32bit version. |
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| | What computer have you got and what windows version? |
| | Re: System restore What is the reason for you wanting to do a system restore? Is it because of malware? If so, that's not what system restore is for at all. |
| | Also, Realtec and XP Service Pack 3 don't go together too well. I had untold problems with my audio until I uninstalled SP3. |
 | Re: win processes By the use of good antivirus, antimalware, firewall, and phishing filter software. If you want specific information about a particular process, Google it. That's what I do when helping people with their malware problems if I don't recognize something. |
| | Do not do as suggested above or you will be ripped off for a poor job. Download [URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebyt...are_d5756.html"]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware[/URL] to your desktop. * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. * At the end, be sure to checkmark the Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then … |
| | If the above doesn't fix the problem then download [URL="http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis"]HJT[/URL] and post a log. I should be able to instruct you on disabeling the problem from that. |
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| | On your Mbam log it says "no action taken". You need to run another scan and get it to [B]remove[/B] what it finds then post a fresh log from Mbam and also from HJT. |
| | You should check that XP drivers are available for your PC before you try anything.  |
| | I am also trying Windows 7 out and have experienced internet disconnections. I cannot find a reason for it. We may just have to wait until it is released. |
| | Even tho you have solved it, you should download [URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebyt...are_d5756.html"]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware[/URL] to your desktop. * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. * At the end, be sure to checkmark the Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * If an update is found, … |
 | Have you scanned for malware? if so, with what? |
| | If you unplug the second drive, it cannot be interfered with at all. That's what I did when I installed Wondows7 RC. I have 4 hdd's, I unplugged 3 of them during the install process.  |
| | Re: Monitor woes Flat panels are expensive on spare parts. It will cost just as much to repair it as it will to replace it I suspect. |
| | Download [URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebyt...are_d5756.html"]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware[/URL] to your desktop. * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. * At the end, be sure to checkmark the Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version. … |
| | You haven't said what OS you have. We need to know in order to help! |
| | What graphics card have you installed? What graphics card were you using before? Did you uninstall all drivers and software for the old card before you installed the new one? Have you installed the drivers and software for the new one? We need information in order to try to help … |
| | Click start, run and type dxdiag. Then save all information button then post the results here. The above works for XP, I am not sure if it does for vista as I don't use vista. Perhaps if you said what OS you have?!? |
| | You cold try resetting your bios. Unplug from the mains then remove the CR2032 battery for about a minute. You will need to set your bios up again afterward but it's worth a try. |
| | Download [URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebyt...are_d5756.html"]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware[/URL] to your desktop. * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. * At the end, be sure to checkmark the Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version. … |
| | Computers are considered as throw away items. I doubt you will find anywhere that does a course like that in any country. |
| | It sounds like it is infected. Download [URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebyt...are_d5756.html"]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware[/URL] to your desktop. * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. * At the end, be sure to checkmark the Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. * If an update is found, it will … |
| | You have no antivirus software. Get Avast from [URL="http://www.avast.com/"]HERE[/URL] and do a full scan with it. |
| | What antivirus software do you have and is it up to date? |
| | Gateway is not a quality make. You should swap it for something better. |
| | Re: strange folder That is because you have "show hidden files and folders" still turned on. Re-hide hidden files and folders and they will disappear. [B]Do not[/B] delete them, if you do, you will kill windows. |
| | After the bios screen flashes up, pressF8 repeatedly and see if the boot GUI comes up, if it does, try booting into safe mode. |
| | Re: dual monitors I have some experience with Emachines. Go out and get yourself a decent quality PSU before your standard one blows and does untold damage to your system. Following this advice could well save you a lot of money. To use the second monitor you will need a compatible graphics card, … |
 | Does it happen with video's on your hard drive, or online ones, or both? |
| | [B][U]Absolutely[/U][/B] [B][U]do[/U][/B] [B][U]not[/U][/B] turn system restore off before your PC is cleaned. Should things go wrong, it is better to be able to restore to an infected point rather than not be able to restore at all. Download [URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebyt...are_d5756.html"]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware[/URL] to your desktop. * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts … |
 | You should turn system restore back on immediately and leave it on. It sounds like you need to clean out your old restore points though. You can remove old restore points with [B]Disk Cleanup[/B], just click on the [B]More Options[/B] tab. |
| | I see no evidence of a virus scanner at all. I suggest you get Avast from [URL="http://www.avast.com/"]HERE[/URL] and do a [B][U]FULL[/U][/B] scan with it. Then, when done. Download [URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebyt...are_d5756.html"]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware[/URL] to your desktop. * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. * At the end, be sure … |
| | It's probably a bad connection within the screen itself. You need to get a professional to look at it unfortunately. |
| | Re: sound In order to find the correct driver, you need to find the exact make and model of your motherboard. It will be printed somewhere on the motherboard, or, you can use [URL="http://majorgeeks.com/download4181.html"]Everest home edition[/URL] to find it. |
| | Re: Dead Machine One thing, the red led on the mobo only means the PSU it putting out 5 volts on the 5 volt rail. The 12 volt rail could be blown to bits and the red led would still work. You need to test your PSU by unplugging it from everything and … |
| | It may be worth removing the CPU's heatsink and fan, giving them a good dust out, then putting some fresh thermal paste on there as it can dry out. |
| | The disc is probably dirty, scratched, or damaged. Give it a thorough look over. |
| | Have you checked what refresh it's running at? And what refresh rates are supported by your monitor? |
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