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Ok, I built my own PC and it has been a rock for two years. I've since lost my copy of Windows XP, can't seem to find it. I'm getting the HAL.DLL file is missing or corrupt error. I saw one of the threads on here regarding it, but none …

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Has anyone else had a problem with Java running on Firefox using windows Vista. I have installed java and it works on internet exploreer but i wont work on firefox when i tryed to install i get a a installation has failed doenst tell me why or anything just want …

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I have been having problems with my computer for the last 4 or 5 weeks which have been sporadic but seemingly getting worse. The problem is that I have continual crashes. For no apparent reason, the computer (Dual Xeon, Windows XP) crashes and restarts. My own tech has tried to …

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hi everybody.. 20gb, 1.79ghz, AMD processor i have a laptop for more than a year.. just last weeek i experienced a windows problem io think. the laptop kept switching on and off automatically without stopping but with a blue screen. some friends asked to re-install windows xp again and format …

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o..k hi, guyz.... i fixed this problem b4 but it the error came back, when i rebooted and i dont remember what i did to fix this... now, i plugged in my Sexy Sennheise Pc151 headset... when i open volume control, this pops up "There are no active mixer devices …

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I searched for viruses, spyware, etc. I just don't know what else to do. I am new to this message board and read some of the other similar postings, but they all seem to be specific to the person experiencing them. I ran HJT under the name reverse tjh. I …

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Hey guys, Could someone show me how to write a batch file to install software? I just need something very basic that, when run, will auto install the software. I know it isn't that hard, but I don't know how. :( thanks!

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Help..? Recently when I turn my PC on it will not boot to the Desktop (the default with all the icons) Instead It boots to <File Explorer> (the listing of all files and directory). To get to the desktop, I need to open <Task Manager> and run <explorer> Then all …

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Hi, When I try to install TrueCrypt software on win 2003 getting error as follows: C:\Program file(x86)\TrueCrypt\TrueCrypt.exe driver blocked from loading. How to resolve this ?

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I have just built a computer and after realising i couldnt install my version of Vista (as it was an upgrade) i found a copy of 2000 i could install on my empty HDD, and then upgrade to Vista. I installed 2000 fine, installed SP4 (which i had on a …

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Hi 2 days ago i turned my laptop on and the desktop had changed to the acer default one which i thought was odd, when i checked in my documents it was empty - i have lost all my photos, music and files! I have tried to do a system …

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help me please someboday i got vvgeowbv virus i tryed scanning it deleting it and it all comes back, i did system restore as well..... i dont kno wat else to do i did hijackthis scan here is the log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 01:45, …

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Hey everyone,I am running windows XP and for the last week it seems to be really slow and sluggish,and it keeps freezing,I did a defrag yesterday and a disk clean up,deleted cookies and emptied my recycle bin,and cleaned up some unused desktop icon's,other than this can anyone suggest anything else. …

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I've done just about all I can to rid my computer of spyware and, more specifically, this Bloodhound.W32 virus. If someone could look over my Hijack log file and tell me if there's anything I can take care of from there, I would greatly appreciate it. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 …

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I've done just about all I can to rid my computer of spyware and, more specifically, this Bloodhound.W32 virus. If someone could look over my Hijack log file and tell me if there's anything I can take care of from there, I would greatly appreciate it. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 …

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Whenever I starta program the help section keeps popping up. It happens n every single program I load. It virtually makes my laptop unusable. It would be great if somebody could give me sime feedback on why this is hapening. Heres the HT log. Cheers. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan …

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hi all, I keep getting booted off line. I have a cable connection and have had no problems in the past.each time it happens i unplug the cable and plug it back in and all is well. I called the cable company and all checks out at their end and …

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i'm getting the same problem i see a lot of people getting with explorer.exe it just keeps reseting my explorer.exe process i ran hijackthis.exe heres the log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 3:20:30 PM, on 11/2/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 …

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Hi, I have a Dell Inspiron e1505 dual-booting Windows 2003 (possibly soon to "upgrade" to Vista) and Ubuntu 7.10. Runs pretty damn well (especially in Ubuntu), but I'm giving myself a little treat this winter and upgrading it. I'm getting some additional RAM, and I also want to upgrade the …

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HI i have very stupidly installed Fedora 7 on my computer and set GRUB to instal on the master boot record, but now i want to switch it back to normal, unfortunately i do not have the windows dvd around. What can i do to fix / restore the MBR? …

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I´m trying to clean up somebody elses comp and i´ve found some solutions, but I am unable to access the control panel and can´t figure out which demon is causing this. Please help, here is the HJT log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 19:29:20, on 2.11.2007 …

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hello, from my hjt log/taskmanager i have dvdplay.exe running uncommanded. i ran spybot S&D and it removed a slew of nasties but still didnt detect/remove dvdplay.exe. I have also lost my desktop background. Replaced with a simple blue background. Thanks Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 9:25:10 …

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I had to run a system recovery and lost everything in my in box is there any way to get them back?

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Hi Just wondering if you could check out my hijackthis log. Over the last two wks my PC has been playing up - running slow at startup, internet, loading apps with Win Media Player having the most problems. I ran a variety of scans and didnt really find anything substantial. …

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i have installed vista ultimate.when i install sound driver for xp it fgives me a lot of problems.some times sound doesnt come.

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Hi, I am using a windows XP Pro. for some reasons my computer would not shut off. It stays at "Saving your settting" for ages. Do anyone know how to solve it?? thx

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WHere in vista do I manage the number of hard drive letters I can recognize on my PC. Problem: I attached my DVideo camera to the USB port. It recognizes that the device was attached but does not get recognize as a new drive to vista. I am assuming it …

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Can you repair the boot files on a HDD pulled from a PC? (XP) ie. boot.ini hal.dll

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I have been having some issues with Live Messenger. I keep having to reset my password for one thing. Also, some of my messages are being sent to people's emails instead of messenger. Contacts are being blocked and deleted as well. At one point, my main live messenger account was …

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Greetings, I've posted this question in other news groups (msdn and a few others) without any response.:sad: I hope I don't get into any trouble for posting this question here, but I reach out for your help.:confused: I have an excel file stored in a data base table as an …

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My old motherboard finally gave out and i replaced it with a different motherboard and CPU but i am using the same HDD. It has windows XP home edition on it. when i try to turn on my computer it takes me to boot in safe mode or normal mode, …

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Ok, here's the deal. I have a Dell Dimension 5000 which initially came with a 19 inch CRT. I got rid of the CRT and replaced it with a 20 inch Dell 2001FP. When I connected it up initially the FP monitor operated perfectly at its native resolution of 1600 …

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hey there to all who read... just like the title says, my computer has been doing some funny things lately and I really don't know the cause or where it is stemming from. I thought I would post a Hijackthis log and see if anyone would check it to see …

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[code]Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:07:58 PM, on 18/09/2007 Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16512) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Program Files (x86)\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe C:\Program Files (x86)\AIM\aim.exe C:\Program Files (x86)\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\jusched.exe C:\Users\Syst3mFX\Adobe Version Cue CS2\ControlPanel\VersionCueCS2Tray.exe C:\Users\Syst3mFX\Adobe Acrobat 7.0\Distillr\acrotray.exe C:\Program Files …

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hello everyone here, i looked all throughout the web using different search engines trying to find something related to what my problem is, but i couldn't find anything. I found this website and everyone seems helpful so i thought i would give it a shot. I've got a mouse (has …

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i have a winupdate.exe problem. this what it said: [b]Winupdate.exe file corrupted! please run a virus check and then reinstall the application.[/b] I need help When I reboot I can go to windows but my desktop and start menu wont appear it would just show nothing. Now I go to …

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Hello all, New poster here. My wife is having a strange problem and I'm out of town. Thought someone here could help. In the last 24 hours or so, her gateway xp laptop started acting weird. Any time she clicked on a folder or start menu or even just the …

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I have the exact same problem as [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread45973.html[/url] It seems as if that post, like so many others ended without resolution. here is my ht log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 11:37:40 AM, on 10/28/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running …

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hey im new to this and not very techincal but i think i may have a virus my windows and firefox just closes itself randomly while i am connected to the internet i have trend micro internet security but it isnt picking anything up...does anybody know what it could be?? …

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Hi. I've got this issue on my Vista laptop that's been there since I got the thing about six months ago. The system clock falls behind the actual time at a silly rate, which can be up to several minutes in a session but varies sporadically. Then every so often …

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Hello,I recently bought a broken laptop from my friend. Whenever I turn it on it goes to a black screen that looks like this Yukon PXE v3.5.2.3 (20050803) (C)Copyright 2003-2005 Marvell(R). All rights reserved. Pre-boot eXecution Enviornment (PXE) v2.1 (C)Copyright 1997-2000 Intel Corporation PXE-E61: Media Test failure, check cable EXE …

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I tried to do the right thing today by backing up all my pictures onto a CD. I opened my pictures file and click "copy all files to cd" and the "temporary files were sent to be copied. An error occured while trying to burn them and they were not …

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so i downloaded hijackthis! and heres what came up Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:48:42 AM, on 10/31/2007 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\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe …

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Ok ... other than a system reinstall (or buy a mac!) I'm stuck. Here's the situation: - I moved, kept comcast and set it up at new place - Firefox can access the web fine - IE7 gives me 403 errors for everything. - In addition, certain services like iTunes, …

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I must be suffering a brain fart. I cannot figure out how to set up a user to be able to access a Win2003 server via FTP. I installed IIS with FTP and other required stuff I created an FTP server, using 'User Isolation', root is D:\userdir\FTP_ROOT I started the …

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I have recently acquired the smitfraud virus I seem to have cleaned it with the use of smitfraudfix in safe mode and the use of several anti virus programs. Even after cleaning it out my background selection browse and position are grayed out (desktop[Display Prop]) but i can still access …

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hi, im new here.. pls help me.. i downloaded a game but after i started having this security alerts stating i have worm.win32.netsky and the other is that someone is trying to hijack my computer or something. i also have 3 new icons on my desktop error cleaner,privacy guard and …

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Recently, my computer stopped being able to play audio and media files. It was all OK before today. None of my music from itunes will play When I try to play the music from WMP i get "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with …

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When trying to troubleshoot in safe mode. My explorer keeps ending and killing by desktop then restarts (which will show the "you are in safe mode box" I have rename hijackthis and ran it in safe mode through cmd prompt since I could keep my desktop up long enough to …

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