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I know some of you would ask why bother, but I have a perfectly great Laserwriter 4/600 PS printer which I purchased in 1992. It is a serial printer, and as you know, the Macs dropped the SCSI slots years ago. It still works, when I can get my old …

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I have a Powerbook G3 Lombard (bronze) which I would like to instal osX on. Others have said this is theoretically possible, but could one change out the processor and make the computer much faster? Also can a video card be accessed? Currently, I can only use dial up and …

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First off, I apologize if this is in the incorrect forum. I couldn't really tell where it should go, because it's a software problem on an Apple hardware product. If this is in the wrong spot, again, I apologize. That being said, I've been experiencing some problems with my iPod …

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Automatic updates won't come up on the taskbar. Windows update won't load. I went to stop the automatic updates under services. *not Disable* it says that it reached and error I'm guessing I accidentally went to this site called av5scan.com that was disguised as another. it just kept prompting me …

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Hello, I just received my new Cinema Display 20" and have it all hooked up. However, I would like to also run the previous monitor which is a NEC Accusync LCD 17" as a second monitor. I'm told this would be particularly beneficial when using photoshop. There is only one …

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Hi, as mentioned in the thread that spawned this one, I too saw a request from wJQs.exe to access the internet... ZoneAlarm Security suite intercepted a request from wJQs.exe to access the trusted zone / internet. I then started googling for details of it but only found a couple of …

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Nobicyt.exe <== I just saw this today during my last scan. I really need to know hOW on earth i get rid of it ITS REALLY ANNOYING and its makin my internet run reeeaaaallllyyyy slow. my hijackThis scan is pasted below Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at …

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So here's my problem. Whenever I do anything with a video located on my computer, such as: highlight it in Windows Explorer, open a video to edit it in Windows Movie Maker, try to watch a video in Windows Media player, the program that was having some interaction with the …

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I have a problem. Somewhere a long the line I picked up a virus or spyware. It takes affect both in IE and Firefox (my default). Whenever I use a search engine I type in a topic. When I hit search that topic I typed in appears over and over …

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Windows explorer.exe was crashing & rebooting itself. On Startup, explorer.exe would show the desktop for about 10 sec, then crash for about 10 sec, then cycle through the same for about 10 min until it just would not start up again. Following the instructions for cleaning from another post: [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/forums/post738435-2.html"]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/post738435-2.html[/URL] …

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my computer keeps freezing up, and the times that it actually works its very very slow, i think i might have multiple viruses in my system. here's my Hijackthis Log, Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 5:34:47 PM, on 11/20/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: …

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As I am sure most of you know apple chose to release the new three 3g with the the hardware and software for A2DP stereo bluetooth however they have that disabled on the 3g model I have been searching for months ..... very agravated ........ dose any one know how …

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Here is the hijackthis log I have no idea what anything means??? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:43:26 a.m., on 04/10/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16705) 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\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe …

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Hi I have a macbook that was given the ol beer in the keyboard treatment and went dark with a ghost image, before I bought it, leading me to believe that it was the inverter board had blown, I bought one online and replaced it but to no avail. The …

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Unforunately, i was caught off guard and got the facebook virus and have noticed kenny18.exe running on my pc and have been searching for a way to get rid of it. I've been reading another thread here about it, but i didnt want to cause any confusion in that thread …

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I was a computer programmer from 1982 to 1985. It was on an Apple II with 64K memory and the 6502 processor. I only programmed with the original version (I assume) of BASIC. I loved it. Writing my own programmes, for my own needs, using my own format and my …

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Here is the log from my main system. I have no idea, but it seems longer than the others here. Any advice? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 8:01:58 AM, on 9/26/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16705) Boot mode: Normal Running …

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I'm a bit new at trojan removal and problem solving on this level but have been working on the problem by reading and performing some of your recommended solutions. I have removed a Trojan "Ultimate Cleaner" and I am left with what seems to be a "fake/redirect" problem but that …

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I need a numeric keypad that uses a USB hub for my mac. I replace the wireless keyboard with a new one and there's no number pad with it. I've purchased two number pad that were s'posed to be mac compatible, but were not. I don't need a retractable cord. …

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It quarantined 110 files. I could not clean them so I deleted them all (all of them are recoverable or I can get by downloading/reinstalling. Then I restarted and run another scan, but before that I ran HijackThis... Things were fine until I updated to XP SP3 :-/ ;) Can …

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Have a go.google redirect at present; looks to be affecting Opera, IE, and Firefox (but not Chrome). HJT log is as follows; any assistance is most welcome and greatly appreciated - Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:47:49 AM, on 9/5/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) …

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I have a minimac and recently added my grandchildren as users. I used the parental control options when setting their own log ins but need to make some changes. This is where all my dramas began. I have tried every which way to gain access to their account but am …

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hey guys and gals, i have been diagnosed with computer ocd (obsessive compulsive disorder) i am obsessed with keeping my computer clean and virus free. literally overnight i have had crash after crash and my kaspersky is detecting this: adware not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.BHO.csb File: D:\System Volume Information\_restore{B15A192A-0024-42A2-975A-EEF66F271A43}\RP639\A0105036.dll i couldn't do a system …

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 8:49:00 AM, on 8/31/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16608) 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:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\Rundll32.exe C:\Program Files\Logitech\QuickCam10\QuickCam10.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LComMgr\Communications_Helper.exe C:\Program …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 4:45:00 AM, on 8/31/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16608) 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:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Authentium\AntiVirus\dvpapi.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\iolo\System Mechanic Professional 6\IoloSGCtrl.exe C:\Program Files\Common …

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Hey Someone gave us another working "quicksilver" Does anyone have one of these? Or Knows what their capable off.. We have one already but that's dedicated and modified for a specific task. Thsi one's for experimentation ....We have spare memory, and hard drives and family pack software to put in. …

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Hi, I have an emac g4 that has a number of problems, It is a 1.25gz. Sometimes it will boot to a blue, blank screen, on holding down the alt key I see the boot drive and I can start up (10.4os) but will go to the blue screen again. …

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Hello, I have a Apple g4 ibook that will not power up.The battery doesn't charge either.Is it possible that the dc input is bad?I took it to the Apple store and they could not determine the problem.They said they could send it to the depot to have it repaired for …

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I just bought a used 1.42 GHz 14" iBook G4 and the ac adapter that came with it appears to be the 45w version. It works, although it might be running warm, I'm not sure what's normal. It doesn't say "45w" on it but does say the output is "24. …

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700 MHz iBook G3 If I move the screen just a tiny bit on this iBook it goes off instantly. This is when the screen is open at a normal viewing angle. I can use it forever like that but if I move the lid the smallest amount the computer …

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ok, so to start, this computer is rarely used by me until the last few days. it sits in my living room and is usually just used to play videos on a TV. however within the last few days, i have installed itunes, a program called music rescue to copy …

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the light is not on by my internal camera....when i open photobooth nothing comes up the screen is blank and the light is still not on.....help!

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So I have recently been getting a popup from AVG saying that an infected file has been detected. When I check the virus vault it shows two file labled I-Worm/Nuwar.U, I have tried healing the files but no luck. Windows firewall has also been dectecting a virus. here are the …

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5 minutes after I start the computer I see the taskbar changes to old windows 98 style (from xp) minimize to one line (from the usual two lines I have it at), then back to windows xp style. After this happens my audio is messed up and i have to …

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Hi, I'm a complete dunce when it comes to computers so I need some serious help? A friend of mine gave me a PowerBook G4, she said that it had some problems but nothing like this! I bought a new Power Pack for it because it wasn't working, but it …

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We have connected a G5 tower to a Compaq 17" flat screen and after a couple of minutes it runs slows and cant open any folders. Basically it hangs the hold system. I am not a Mac guru, I look after the windows network and help out the Mac team …

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My computer shuts down for no reason at all. It does not matter what I am doing, but is more prone to do it on 'secure' sites - eg. Internet Banking. I thought I had a hardware problem, so have replaced motherboard, processor and memory. It ran fine for 3 …

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It appears that the onboard NIC in my G4 has fried (No lights, No IP address). I had no idea it would be so hard to find a replacement. Any recommendations? TIA.

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Have a Lacie 1T external drive that my G5 is not finding. Have always connected with USB 2, and has worked fine to date (6 months). Turned it on after vacation and no icon on desktop. Should I try with firewire ? How do I find the drive ? Any …

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My iBook has just given up the ghost, I only have a set of Mac OS 9.1 discs and can not get the machine to boot from these disks. Help Please, no important info stored on HD.

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Can anyone help me with this problem. It's just started happening that the screen, sound and cursor all freeze for about 5 seconds every 1 - 2 mintues. It's very annoying. IT's not due to the CPU becoming overloaded and after a restart it doesn't start happening again straight away. …

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Hi there, I've recently got my first mac (mac book pro) and currently dealing with a little problem: I have a lacie peripheral driver where I store all heavy data and it is no longer recognized by the computer (i.e. it's not display within volumes and hence I cannot repair …

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I'm having exactly the same problem as describd by the OP. I followed the same instructions but i don't have the same HijackThis results so i'm stuck. Would Crunchie or someone just as helpful please assist. Here are the logs Thanks in advance ComboFix 08-06-20.4 - Owner 2008-06-23 18:11:44.3 - …

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Hi All. I thought it best to introduce myself before I start posting so those involved might know me better for who I am. My name is Mark (D5reno), and as some of the quick ones out there may guess, I am from Reno (NV, there are others) where I …

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Hi, Initially everytime i ran my windows explorer, it auto shuts down and along with it, my desktop icons and taskbar disappears leaving only the desktop wallpaper. After which i tried restoring my system. Now the windows explorer keeps shutting down automatically like 3-5 secs after running it, the desktop …

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the weird behavior began as a thin red line running horizontally across my cinema display followed by what looked like what might expect to see if an earthquake was taking place in the monitor. On attempting to restart in the normal fashion the "extra fan" kicked in and I turned …

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I am trying to accomplish One thing and either way I will be happy. I had a HP Laserjet with No Mac OS support and every third party drive didn't work at all. So I sold the windows only LJ and just bought a Mac OS X compatible HP LJ. …

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hello .. here is main.txt and extra.txt. i scaned my system because windows explorer, iexplorer and winamp errors started to appear more often then usual. and when last night i started to render image in 3dsmax (and vray), i needed to restart computer - windows has stopped and this message …

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My I-mac G-5 gives the start up sound, then I get the blue screen with the apple in the center. After about a minute the computer begins to make a loud noise-as if the fan is running in overdrive, it will not complete the start up process. I have to …

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My roommate bought an airport express before I had moved in. We now have 3 computers wireless off this router (Me and my two roommates). Recently my boss gave me his old G4 laptop and I am having a hard time connecting to the internet. My G4 shows full bars …

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