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i have an icon that looks like a blue shield with a question mark that flashes and turns red with an x on it. what is it? when i click it, it takes me to some anti-virus/spyware wesbite. i have this toolbar on my IE it says security toolbar 7.1 …

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I just got a new motherboard, processor, ram, and video card. I gotta gigabyte KT600 motherboard, athlon xp 2600, 512 pc3200 ram, and a radeon 9600 se. When i tried to install windows XP the screen kept freezing where it says "starting up windows". Then i tried using floppy startup …

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I have been having ongoing virus trouble. It has been "dormant" for awhile but re-emerged when i disconnected and moved my computer. I have the hijackthis log for my computer. Thanks for your time and help. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 8:01:09 PM, on 10/11/2007 …

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A few days ago, my computer, running Win XP S2 couldnt find the drivers for the DVD-engraver. I looked on its website and it seems that there are no drivers for the DVD player. Then I plugged my phone on USB and he couldnt find the drivers for the phone …

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Tryed to install ScanExpress 6000P andTextBridge on an xp, not reading the small ptint for windows3.1x/95/NT. As i had not used it for a long time and would like to use it again. As you can see it was not ment for xp, it did not install fully, and now …

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Okay so recently my internet speeds have shot way down. I use a wireless router and the pages used to load in an instant. Now it takes forever to load sites and videos etc. Also, at random times my wireless setup will not be able to connect and will disconnect …

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Hello! I keep getting this pesky virtomonde and win32 bug. Here is my HJT log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:04:47 PM, on 10/6/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16512) 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\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe …

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i'm doing a web based application that has a feature of sending sms messages. the process: when a costumer send a text message to the system, the system will send the same message to the assigned consultant. if the consultant didn't reply within 15 mins., the system will send the …

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hi I have windows vista home basic runing on my pc , i've installed apache 2.2 and php 5.2.4 , i've added all the needed lines to httpd.config and restarted the apache , it's all fine and am not facing any error . but when I test it with the …

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ok, so my computer comtinally gets the 'blue screen of death', well to be specific its my mothers computer and i've called the tech guys and they've waked me through fixing it a few times but i want to fix it for once and for all and thats where i …

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I have bought new IDE hard disk for my server, before installing any operating system, i have made windows 98 bootable to boot computer and to run fdisk to make partition for the newly installed hard disk. when i run fdisk i got the screen "Your computer has a disk …

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i've seen various threads about this same problem (at least i'm not the only one:D), but the most recent post is from 2006, so i wouldn't like to revive a long dead thread... :P i've installed Apache 2.2.4, and PHP 5.2.3 for Windows 32 i'm working on Windows XP... my …

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I'm having great difficulty removing a virus that creates a toolbar in my browser and creates false alerts that my computer is infected and must be cleaned. I've ran my McAfee Virus scan many times along with McAfee Quick Clean with no luck. While researching this site I've tried the …

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This post is copied from another member :[B]mohanavv[/B] ; with his prior permission. Hi! We have a network of about 55-60 computers (netware & NT) running XP and Win2000 workstations. We have about 5 network printers and copiers to which a computer can print. What I'd like to do is …

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This post is copied from another member :[B]mohanavv[/B] ; with his prior permission. Hi! We have a network of about 55-60 computers (netware & NT) running XP and Win2000 workstations. We have about 5 network printers and copiers to which a computer can print. What I'd like to do is …

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When starting WinXP, both desktop icons and quick launch icons appear. The hour glass appears and after a short time without starting an icon in the taskbar tray, the saving settings message appears and the computer turns off. When going to F8, safe mode, and running msconfig, checking the startup …

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I can't move, copy, or delete two files that I downloaded for Ragnarok Online. When I even try to right click them, they freeze up the folder window, and lags up my entire computer. They're setup files, and are named RAG_Setup1010 and SAK_Setup1010. When I end task for the folder, …

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Hi all, I'm a newbie here and after looking through other forum posts I didn't seem to find a situation that matched the one I have. The system was running fine until we had a power surge. The system ran quirky for a couple of days after that and then …

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on my toshiba computer when i start it up all the tray and desktop icons dont come up and you cant click on anything and when u try to a everlasting hourglass comes up and the only way to restart is press the botton munually on another site a woman …

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Would like to test Win03 on an older PC that meets all the mins. Is it possible to install Win03 from another partition on the Master Hard Drive or from a Slave Hard Drive instead of using a CD? My experience doing this with Win9X is that it is much …

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Please dont ask me how, I have mucked up mu outlook pst files. Now through trying to solve the issue I have 3 Personal Folders , thankfully i have the one with all my stored and sorted e-mails in. Except i have 2 which cannot be opened, deleted, closed or …

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Hi, Just a middle school teacher here, but need to know what is happening on my computer. I'm taking online courses that use Java. Today when every time I tried to send a reply it would take forever and not send. So I called the college who told me to …

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I have managed to removed XPAntivirus from my clients computer using the [URL="http://www.precisesecurity.com/threats/xp-antivirus/"]XPAntivirus Removal[/URL] from a certain website. Most of the symptoms were gone except for the toolbar that links to security website. What can I do next?

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Hi, This is my first post, so please be gentle with me. None of my desktop programs will load when clicked. I also get the error "Access to the specified device, path or file is denied" if I attempt to creat a shortcut" I can run programs from start > …

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First off, I left my computer at home for 2 months thinking that my brothers will simply search for porn or chat or do whatever boys do when left alone on the computer, but came back to find my computer seriously altered. Stupidest thing ever right? My computer is a …

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Intel Base Code, PXE-2.1 (build 083) Copyright (C) 1997-2001, Intel Corporation PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable PXE-MDF: Exiting Intel PXE ROM what does that one mean? what do i do? is their any web info listed on "errors with their corrections"

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Is there anyone that uses FL Studio out there? If so, I need help with a more of a nitpicky thing with this program. So, when I first installed the program, the browser always appeared with all of the submenus closed. Now, all of them are opened to the EFFECTS …

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Hi Since yesterday I have been having problems with my computer. It has Windows XP 2002 Home Edition SP2. Since my computer has a lot of programs and stuff that I won't use I wanted to erase it with my original CD from WinXP 2002 Home Edition but what happens …

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Does anyone have any experience with WMI?I need to get the windows version. Ive managed to get it working to display it like [B]Windows XP (NT 5.1) Revision 0 Build 2600[/B] in a message box but i need to find out the SP and type (e.g datacenter server, terminal server, …

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my windows xp crahses all the time very frequently and i have know idea why.. like 3 times every 45 mins

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Hi everybody!, Does someone knows where is stored the internet explorer configuration file within the profile? I have a problem, every time a profile logs in to windows I have to change the cache.pac file for the automatic proxy configuration. I want to know where is this conf file to …

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Hi guys, really after a bit of advice. Using at the minute a Netgear DG834 at home but need to connect to work using the Cisco VPN Client; we use a Cisco PIX Firewall at work. Turns out the DG834 wont let connect and the DG834 is the problem. i …

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I am new to the forum but I still need some advice. I am somewhat OK with PC but certainly not a programmer or analyst. Problem error message on screen: Microsoft visual C++ runtime library (in title bar) buffer overrun detected! Program: C:\windows\explorer.exe buffer overrun detected which has corrupted program's …

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Well ya,here is the problem Windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM my brand is samsung ok, so, this time, a screen with saying insert a xp cd and press "r" to repair it had appear after the boot. here's the problem. This laptop …

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Hi Guys, I was recently Infected with the BestsellerAntivirus spyware. Since then my Symantec Norton Antivirus 10.1.6.6000 wouldn't load on start up. Please help me as I think the BestsellerAntivirus in still on my system although my AntiSpyware detects nothing. When I manually load Norton and scan my PC, halfway …

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Sound on my computer doesnt work. It says no active mixers are activated. Only when i play a song in winamp does it start to work. Anyway i went to Run and ran "msconfig" and found that while the "Windows Audio" wasn't disabled it was actually clicked the problem is …

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I've got massive problems going on here... I'm running Windows XP Pro, and after rebooting the computer after a crash, I am no longer able to properly login. If allowed to boot normally, the computer crashes while loading the Welcome screen, before I even get a chance to login. I've …

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When I boot up my computer it says that I am missing a file called bridge.dll and the mouse mooves without control or freezes up complitely. it's windows 2000, 500.21.95 service pack 4 Lately I installed some games that maybe caused these problems. I don't remember how to use the …

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Hi! pls very Urgent I have a network of about 55 computers (netware & NT) all running Win98, XP and W2000 workstations. We have about 5 network printers and copiers to which a computer can print. What I'd like to do is build, if possible, a simple VB program to …

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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Clean Your Prefetch to Improve Performance [/color][/size][size=2]This is a unique technique for WinXP. We know that it is necessary to scrub registry and TEMP files for Win9X/ME/2000 periodically. Prefetch is a new and very useful …

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Hi, I'm a new poster hoping to get some help. I am unable to open any folders, My Computer, Control Panel, or Search from the desktop or using Start menu. When I dbl click to open from desktop, all icons and taskbar disappear for a few seconds and then reappear. …

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I have an ASUS A7N8X-E deluxe. Replaced a failed power supply. Now the computer will only see the Seagate hard drive after turning the machine off by the power button. When the computer reboots by exiting windows, the machine freezes and will not find the hard drive. Otherwise the machine …

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Hi all; I'm new here so I'm not sure if this is the appropriate group but the problem I have Running Windows X/P Home Version: I have a template folder which contains a number of folders in it. I make a copy of that folder and rename it to a …

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So i've got this friend running windows xp, and he cant log in to any websites. He can login to aim. I tried a different webbrowser and it didnt help. I didnt notice anything odd in his firewall settings. He ran a viruse scan recently and didnt find anything. Checked …

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Hi, Up until about 2 - 3 weeks ago my internet performance was great. I have Verizon FIOS and my connection speed is approx 5 Megs. My problem is that when I open a new internet window, it takes minutes for the window open and load. Processor sounds like it …

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hi im a bit of a novice so please bare with me i had a virus that was poping up every 5 minuites exactly the window said something like your computer is making unauthorised copies of the files on your pc. i used various programs and thought i solved the …

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Hi. I have my Windows Updates set to automatic, I get the message to install updates, a total of 83, but when it tries to install them they fail and say the updates could not be installed. I also have a definition update for defender, this gives an error code …

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Hey i was wonder if anyone can help, the problem is that after defraging the C: drive some of my game start not to work properly, the basic function is fine but all the game start to act up the games will start but the screen is not as it …

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Hi, i went to a site & a box popped up asing me to download a version of directX to be able to play video on the site, this has happened a few times whilst on other sites & the box was always the same & looked like an authentic …

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 9:48:13 PM, on 10/12/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE C:\Program Files\Gateway Utilities\GWInkMonitor.exe C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe …

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