Posts by caperjack

Error msg: cannot find server, dSL error/internet explorer. PLEASE help. Only one site

only one site , post the url here so we can see if we can go to it .could be the site is down.

Hi,welcome to DaniWeb, your not alone Hotmail error

im trying to format this computer so i tried setting it to boot from the cd rom first and i relized that i dont have that option in the bios. So i tired putting my xp cd in anyway and no luck same thing with the 98 boot disk

Hi ,I think if you computer is that old that it doesn't have the cd boot first option then you won't enjoy winxps' speed anyway ,what OS is on it now ? win98.Any way you can go to www.bootdisk.com and get the winxp boot floppys .and try that ,make sure you computer is set for the floppy disk, first boot

Hi ,Welocme to Daniweb ,sorry for the delay .I don't really have an answer ,as I don't know a lot about laptops ,but am thinking maybe there is something in the Bios to disable it or maybe in Device manager ,if you right ckick on the entry for the pointer is there something there to disable the Accupoint mouse .
I just found this with a google search
quote!
Subject: Drifting Accupoint Mouse
Ever wonder why does the Accupoint Mouse periodically drift? Well here is the answer.
Solution:

Self-Calibration. (Accupoint Mouse) It is normal for the mouse cursor to occasionally drift for 5 to 10 seconds. It will stop on its own when the calibration is complete. The Accupoint periodically performs this function on its own. This is normal. Wait until the movement stops, allow the Accupoint to run it's recalibration process (usually 5 to 10 seconds).

NOTE: Fighting the cursor movement only prolongs the process. Possible Hardware Problem (All Mice): If the mouse cursor drifts persistently for as long as a minute or two, and then resists your efforts to reposition it then you may have a hardware issue requiring service.

Caution: Allowing your finger to rest on the Accupoint button may cause the mouse to begin the recalibration process.

My friend runs a Windows ME computer. One problem - There are no toolbars available in Explorer view. OK if I select the default 'Open' view to browse folders - the toolbars are available.

This is probably a regedit change - any ideas, people? :sad: http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=32#
Sad

are you refering to Windows explorer ,or Internet Explorer !,

When I try to rename a folder or try to delete something while in the windows explorer C:\ drive the window closes on me. Anyone have a clue how I can fix the problem? My operating system is Windows XP Professional.

Hi,how long has this been going on ,have you tried to do a system restore back to a earlier date .

anyone else no how to fix this? it asks me if i want to debug....but i am clueless after that.

Hi not sure but lets try this ,go to IE,tools /internet options /advanced /Browsing/check off to disable script debuging in IE and under that disable script debugginh in other .

Hi sorry for the delay ,I have to say I've never seen you first problem before ,so lets try the following if you want !
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This problem could occur because of Spyware , go on over to the Security section of this fourm and post you problem along with a hijackthis log .
Spyware & Trojans and Other Nasties
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Please Don't post the hijackthis log in this section Thanks .
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Please do this.
Download 'Hijack This!'. HijackThis
Save it in a convenient permanent folder such as C:\HJT\, double click HijackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".

Or HERE if that link fails to work or you don't have a zip program installed .

Your copy of HijackThis needs to be in a folder of it's own. When HJT fixes anything, it makes backups of the original files in the folder it is in. Since Temporary folders are emptied now and then (the files are DELETED), it would not be a good idea to have your backups there. Those backups would be VITAL to restoring your system if something went wrong in the FIX process!

1. Please go to you're 'My Documents' folder, right-click and select 'New > Folder' then name the folder 'HJT'.

2. Copy and paste HijackThis.exe to the new folder.

3. Close ALL windows except HJT

4. SCAN with HJT

5. POST the new …

Hi everyone,
i have a motorola surfboard cable modem, and in the device manager i get the message:The device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device (Code 31). I have tried updating to the newest driver, which didn't work, and i also removed it from the list and rebooted, which also didnt work. Everything i have found on code 31 deals with a cd or dvd rom device. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how i could fix this problem. Thanks in advance for the help!!

have you tried unplugging the modem from wall plug for 5 min or so,remove it from device manager and thenplug it back in and trying to load drivers .

!:)pick one ,
http://browsers.evolt.org/

Folks,

In browsing for clues to the Generic Host Process for Win32 Services error I get from time to time, I happened across the DaniWeb site and learned that I should send you all a Hijack This log for you to look at. So here it is.

I must say that when this process bows out, I don't seem to notice any loss of function in my computer. Also, a Windows Explorer search for ntspcv.exe, intspvc.exe, and winsvc.exe yields no hits.

Anyway, if you could advise me of a way to get rid of this error message, I'd greatly appreciated it.

Thanks, Lee Hassig

Hi the complete error message you recieve would be good to know ,
I don't see much wrong in you log .the proxi part i not sure about ,can't find much in a google search ,
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,AutoConfigURL = http://localhost:8080/proxyconf
i guess a good question would be do you have a proxi setup .
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Have Hijack This fix the following by placing a check in the appropriate boxes and selecting fix checked. Make sure all browser and all Windows Explorer windows are closed before fixing.
You might want to print out or copy & paste to notePad , these instructions as you will need to close this browser window to fix with hijackthis !

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://cgi.verizon.net/bookmarks/bm....1&bm=ho_search

O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://207.188.7.150/29f01026ed8a8dc33419/netzip/RdxIE6.cab

just posting you log ,i find it easier to read ,thanks .,,,,,,,,,,,
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LEE HASSIG
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:42:36 AM, on 3/10/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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:\WINDOWS\System32\brsvc01a.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\brss01a.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\nopdb.exe
C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Keyboard\type32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Logitech\MOUSEW~1\SYSTEM\EM_EXEC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Mixer.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe
C:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mmtask.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTBDaemon.exe
C:\Program Files\The Weather Channel\The Weather Channel.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\DataViz\DvzIncMsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Palm\HOTSYNC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
H:\My Documents\HiJack This\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://cgi.verizon.net/bookmarks/bmredir.asp?region=all&bw=dsl&cd=5.1&bm=ho_search
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.nyt.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Verizon Online
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,AutoConfigURL = http://localhost:8080/proxyconf
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = localhost:8080
O2 - BHO: DAPHelper Class - {0000CC75-ACF3-4cac-A0A9-DD3868E06852} - C:\Program Files\DAP\DAPBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: eBay Toolbar Helper - {22D8E815-4A5E-4DFB-845E-AAB64207F5BD} - C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTB.dll
O2 - BHO: Ipswitch.WsftpBrowserHelper - {601ED020-FB6C-11D3-87D8-0050DA59922B} - C:\Program Files\WS_FTP Pro\wsbho2k0.dll
O2 - BHO: …

I agree, it is very annoying when the first thing everyone tells us to check is the obvious "Show Pictures" in the IE toolbar.

only ovesious if you know that the setting exist in IE ,a lot of usesers don't!:)
I decided a long time ago that I hate Yahoo Anything :)

After spybot and adaware if any of the following are still there scan an fix .
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Have Hijack This fix the following by placing a check in the appropriate boxes and selecting fix checked. Make sure all browser and all Windows Explorer windows are closed before fixing.
You might want to print out or copy & paste to notePad , these instructions as you will need to close this browser window to fix with hijackthis !

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cus.../search/ie.html

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cus...//www.yahoo.com

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cus...//www.yahoo.com

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = wmplayer.exe //ICWLaunch

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {1C044AAD-7955-4cbd-8175-501A165C4E5D} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ConMain.dat

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {549B5CA7-4A86-11D7-A4DF-000874180BB3} - (no file)

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)

When i search this one people are suggesting a fix and delete but im not sure so do you know what it is .if not fix it

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ShowWnd] ShowWnd.exe

O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm

fix these ,the good one will download again when you visit that site .
O16 - DPF: {15AD4789-CDB4-47E1-A9DA-992EE8E6BAD6} - http://static.windupdates.com/cab/CDT/ie/bridge-c54.cab

O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yah...nst20040510.cab

O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (FilePlanet Download Control …

Do you know what this one is .
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ShowWnd] ShowWnd.exe
also a frew other things in there that ad-aware and spybot should fix if you have them update and run them now ,if you don't have them get them here and make sure to check the how to setup link ,
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First use Spybot S&D. (Version 1.3)
Spybot
Unzip, and update. Install the updates and run. Delete all that it marks in red.
Reboot

Then it’s time for Ad-Aware
Ad-Aware
Install and update by using the globe icon. Restart your computer and run Ad-Aware.
Press scan now and select drives and/or partitions to be scanned. When done select all and click next. Remove all checked items and then reboot your computer.

Please go to this page and read the instructions for how to configure Spybot S&D & Ad-Aware
How To Setup Spybot SD and Ad-Aware

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not sure but founf this with google .
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3144b72b-b4f2-46da-b4b6-c5d7485f2b42&DisplayLang=en

the biggest would be your ip address!
IP Address is: 77.48.77.79. The host name is: Toronto-HSE-pp3474.sympatico.ca.

numbers changed to protect identity !

I think you misunderstood me. Anyway, i don't understand much of what was in the info on that download, except that it appeared not useful because it requires removing each URL individually. There are thousands of them on my disc.

These kind of forums may be useful for tekkies but so far i have not found one i can make sense of or get help from.

when you say these kinds of fourms ,do mean this one ,or the one from where you got the noadware program ,We are here to help you if you want to be helped .We are all volunteers here , you first have to follow suggestion given in this thread ,als use you edit button instead of making a new post every few minutes ,you have 1/2 hr to edit each post .the suggestion to get hijackthis is a good one ,i will post links for you to follow ,thanks .
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Please delete your temporary files by deleting all files and folders that are in those folders (do not delete the temp folder itself) like for example
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\
C:\Temp\
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp\
Also delete your Temporary Internet Files, be sure to also select delete all offline content.

Do a virus scan Please do an online scan, 2 would be better,

Micro World http://www.mwti.net/antivirus/free_utilities.asp
Trend Micro http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

Make sure that you choose "fix" or "clean".

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For example: When I go to my school's website and click on the link for Student Records, it's supposed to open the link in a new window.... but it never does.

that could be cause by a popup stopper .if you have one installed or if you are using the winxp sp2 one ,try holding down the CTRL key or maybe the ALT key ,when you click on the link .

Another example: I click on Start > Search.... and nothing comes up.

When I'm in IE and have the problem, the original screen freezes for a short while but then goes back to normal w/o opening the new window. During that time I can switch tasks just fine, but when I click on that original one again, it says it's not responding for nearly a minute before going back to normal.

I've run Norton Virus Scan, as well as all the System Works diagnostics. I've also tried doing System Restore to older dates as well as running a Scan Disk, no problems have been found, and I can't restore to an old dates.

Anyone have any ideas?

This problem could occur because of Spyware , go on over to the Security section of this fourm and post you problem along with a hijackthis log .
Spyware & Trojans and Other Nasties
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Please Don't post the hijackthis log in this section Thanks .
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Please do this.
Download …

Thank you. That worked for the purpose.

your welcome :)

I tried that, since I found that in another thread somewhere and here is what happened.....

I click on Start > Run > type in SFC....

A DOS window pops up really quickly and disappears, then I'm brought back to the run box. Is that what is supposed to happen? When can I put in /scannow?

with xp you have to type it all at the same time with a space between sfc and this /scannow

Thats the analyzer I saw but with a few modifications. I think I'll get one and tinker with it. Thanks

the price is right ,as i have seen them on other web sites for 299.00
they are a good for tinkering !:)

try ,
start /run ,type in SFC /scannow

This was a great tip. In previous versions of MS Office, there was a button on the Office Toolbar for Executing the Screensaver, this is not available in the newer version of Office. Do you have any idea of how to setup a shortcut to execute the Chosen Screensaver?

hi ,if you go the c:\windows\system32 folder you will find the windows screensaver files they have the extension .scr ,you can just right click on one and send it to the desktop as a short cut.
or you could right click on the desktop choose new ./shortcut, and put the screensave path in like this one ,C:\WINDOWS\system32\sspipes.scr and save it and that will load that screen saver ,you could then drage it from the desktop to the quick launch tool bar .and exectute the screensaver from there ,

if you are refering to what i think you are ,i bought one 2 yrs ago and well its works ok ,but taking all cards and stuff from the computer to troubleshoot works better ,.also the one i bought ,on ebay also ,came with a book that was poorly translated to english and hard to follow .i did find a download os a book a little better on line .
for 5 or 10 dollars it a neat toy .actually a litter better than a toy .
is this it .
http://www.esupport.com/products/postcards/pcipost.htm

Is it me, or has firefox become far slower since the update?

its you !LOL, i started using it again new version and it doesn't seem any slower . i like the multiple homepage feature ,i opened 5 of my most use sites in 5 different tabs ,go to tools option and set home page to current page and it sets all 5 ,now when i open firefox all 5 sites open in there own tab !I then just have to tab back and forthe ,love it .cant set it as default browser though as my wife also has a user acct and it setit as her default too and shes not ready for the change ,

well, ile try service pack 2 in again.....when i formatted my pc i put service pack 2 in and not 1 .....then i had problems...maybe pack 1 has patches in it that prevent this problem and 2 hasnt got them. ile see if the prob comes back with 2

sp2 is sp1 updated !when you formated and reloaded windows ,was sp2 the fery next thing you install,like before you put any other software on .

sorry i have no more ideas.

Extract to your desktop ,maybe or a folder you use for other downloads ,click the green icon CMUNIST ,that looks looks like the install/application file icon .

sorry never heard of it, myself

sounds like you lost you video and sound drivers ,look in device manager to see if there are any problems indicated by a red or yellow ! mark .
to get to device manager ,right click on mycomputer /properties /hardware /device manager .

Thanks for your reply. This is not my comp just helping a friend. Win Me Mellennium if that makes a difference I had already tried what you said but keeps auto install to com port 3. No com port 3 in device manager. Thanks again anyway. Chery

did you just install this modem in the computer or was it allready installed,if you can take it out you can look on the modem for a jumper to set it to com 1 or 2 ,some older modems had this option ,or you maybe to enter the BIOS on bootup and look in ther to set the com port .

i had exactly the same problem...i just uninstalled service pack 2 and put service pack 1 back in...thats it ...cured

ah ,yes but now you don't have sp2.so your fix is leaving you less secure ,if that really matters !

slave the old drive,master the burner .
you say caput ,like the drive died when you were backing up ,maybe it dead ,and the bios is not going to see it .

I bow humbly before the group - I just bought a new cartridge and it works fine.

Thanks for your patience,
zeroth

thats good to hear.been there done that myself !! had simular problem ,bought new color cart,and same thing pink!! !new one was bad also ! I took it back got another and it worked

Hmm, It seems like i've reslotted it more times than I can count - but i supose i can try it again.

what is the name/names of the modem/modems you are using .are they like i asked before winmodems

I've tryed throwing in other PCI cards, like a sound card and the like, and they all get detected without an issue! I've tryed differnet modems (3 differnet ones to be exact) and none of the 3 get detected? What in the world is going on here?!

have you tried putting the modem in another pci slot .

try winsockfix.zip download ,unzip it and run it see if that helps .

I agree ,I have never been to a sit that just loaded shit in the background ,they atleast try to trick me into saying yes to an activeX

yours should be the,C-Media CMI8738 Sound Drivers,make sure you pick the right windows version

Modem error 630. Modem not recognized. Modem diagnotics Com port 3. Device Manager has no port3 only 1 and 2. This modem has worked before.
It is in windows me.
Have tried removing modem, restart computer but the system still auto installs it to com port 3.
Hope someone can help THANKS

HI,Win ME/98 its been awhile for me but,i think if you go to the modem icon in control panel you can remove and reinstall modem and choose a different com port

hi,try the multimedia icon below motherboard in the list . post the picture of what open in there
Intel ,i just read on that link doesn't offer ac97 drivers because there are so many different versions ,they suggest you check you motherboard manufactor for the correct verson .
Adding this like for safe keeping .your sound drivers should be one of the C-Media ones in this list !!
Sound drivers

just my thoughts on the ink ,if you don't use a full catridge in at least 3-4 mnts you should not buy more than one at a time !:)

nothings 100% but i have removed it a couple of times when it first came out .

Right click on mycomputer/properties /advanced /settings in the srtartup and recovery section and in system failure section , uncheck, automaticlly restart
this way the message will stay longer ,post all what is says here ..
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might i also suggest the following

run these free online Virus scan

Be sure to Check off Auto Fix on this site

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
please run this one also to be sure .

http://www.pandasoftwa
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This problem could occur because of Spyware , go on over to the Security section of this fourm and post you problem along with a hijackthis log .
Spyware & Trojans and Other Nasties
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Please Don't post the hijackthis log in this section Thanks .
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Please do this.
Download 'Hijack This!'. HijackThis
Save it in a convenient permanent folder such as C:\HJT\, double click HijackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".

Or HERE if that link fails to work or you don't have a zip program installed .

Your copy of HijackThis needs to be in a folder of it's own. When HJT fixes anything, it makes backups of the original files in the folder it is in. Since Temporary folders are emptied now and then (the files are DELETED), it would not be a good idea to have your backups there. Those backups would be VITAL to restoring your system …

The one thing in common is that all three of the cartridges are over 2 years old, the newest was on my shelf for when I needed to replace. I just saw on the web that a lawsuit has been filed against HP for supposedly putting a shutdown date on the chip in all their cartridges to make them stop functioning on that date, empty or not. Could it be that since my cartridges are older that they all have gone off because of this chip?

zeroth

a one year old ink cartridge sitting on a shelf is not brand new! the pink is something i just had with my lexmark ,and a new color cartridge fixed it for me .
also i don't think that the shutdown chip was in you older cartridges .
break down and buy a NEW cartridge ,software is not usually the problem !!

Go
Here and Get Trojan-Hunter Fully working trial! and run a full scan
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To remove trojans there is a tool which needs to be downloaded and run.

1. Please download Stinger and save it to your desktop

2. Double-click on the stinger.exe file and open the tool

3. Choose your entire hard drive to scan.

4. Choose Scan Now

5. Stinger will fix anything that it finds

6. Click the File menu and select Save report to file

7. Post the log file results here in this thread.

STINGER

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Reboot to SAFE mode to delete files
How to start computer in safe mode

Please delete your temporary files by deleting all files and folders that are in those folders (do not delete the temp folder itself) like for example
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\
C:\Temp\
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp\
Also delete your Temporary Internet Files, be sure to also select delete all offline content.

Do a virus scan Please do an online scan, 2 would be better,

Micro World http://www.mwti.net/antivirus/free_utilities.asp
Trend Micro http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

Make sure that you choose "fix" or "clean".

.
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Download then unzip and run CWShredder to clean up clicking "FIX" to have it remove all it finds.

CWShredder available from these places :-

HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 20:54:06, on 05/03/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Nhksrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Panda Software\PavShld\pavprsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Platinum Internet Security\pavsrv51.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Platinum Internet Security\AVENGINE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\javahp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ltmsg.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\Updater\01.02.3000.1001\en-gb\msnappau.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\devldr32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\javagq.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\mstart.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\R M\Application Data\hgv?e.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Platinum Internet Security\apvxdwin.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Platinum Internet Security\SRVLOAD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Platinum Internet Security\WebProxy.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\R M\Desktop\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\takni.dll/sp.html#44768
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\takni.dll/sp.html#44768
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\takni.dll/sp.html#44768
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\takni.dll/sp.html#44768
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\takni.dll/sp.html#44768
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\takni.dll/sp.html#44768
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\takni.dll/sp.html#44768
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {1487B770-6A12-97D9-7B4A-24F6E0B7B61F} - C:\WINDOWS\apiby.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LTWinModem1] ltmsg.exe 9
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AHQInit] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\Program\AHQInit.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WorksFUD] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\wkfud.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Portfolio] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WksSb.exe /AllUsers
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oh yes i have.....and i've installed it manually from there as well.......tryed detecting it - don't appear ect. ect.

sorry I've never had that happen to me so I'm lost as to what to tell you.i cant imagine that all 3 modems are bad .are they win modems by any chance ,i did have problems once trying to install a USRobotic win modem once ,problem was ,when it install first time wrong ,the info was in the registry and it would not reinstall until i edited the registry and removed all reference to winmodem,just a thought .

I'm going to steal this quote ,Try Firefox! :)I know this will fall on deaf ears as the orignal poster hasen't responded to the first post made on the 2nd of FEB!
http://www.mozilla.org/

Ok. Thanks. Is there any thing you can do in the registry to fix this???

not sure a search finds allkinds of way to loggoff ,i like this one ,and it works with no message ,i just created one and clicked it and it logged off no questions asked ,and i was in the middle of converting mp3s' and posting here .had to start all over .
http://www.tweakxp.com/tweak940.aspx