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Hi, Everybody, i have started this thread to tell wat are the softwares i use and how i maintain my computer, i would appreciate if any one comments on this and give their opinion about these softwares I have a P-4 2.6 GHz, 384 MB of RAM with 80 GB …

I hate to be redundant, yet i feel i must. My girlfriend clicked on a link and alas, now i have this godforsaken bug on my machine. I have run norton and quarantined this thing to find out it doesn't matter. I have run hijackthis and deleted the lockxb files …

My PC has - suddenly - developed a 'pause' when booting often sitting for over a minute before icons appear - previously they appeared with only a very short delay. Also MS Office Word or Excel - open new document and then Save As - try to select an altrenative …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 5:57:01 PM, on 12/28/2005 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:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\cisvc.exe C:\Program …

I have two Win 2K Servers running Terminal Server. One is also the DC and is running the TS License Server. I have purchased 5 Cals and installed them on the License Server. Both TS Servers will only allow a max of 3 users to connect. I thought that I …

Dear Friend, My Dell Latitude C610 is only showing wall paper on external monitor and not showing desktop icons or any open application. I have windows XP service pack 2 installed on it. Please help me, How I can get full display on external Monitor?

I think it's time to do something with my laptop so many problem happen with it.I think i will have to buy Norton AntiVirus 2006 tomorrow.And can anyone show me how to clean up my laptop but i still can choose which file to keep.Clean up like a very deep …

Recently I have found an odd memory problem in Windows XP. Several day's ago whenever I checked the usage in task manager it would show as around 190mb, increasing when opening programs and shrinking back when they were closed. I was going through some XP tweak sites to try and …

Recently, I've got the SpySheriff virus and I've cleaned most of the files and I've ran scans with my anti-virus (I use Trend Micro PC-cillan Internet Security) and Spybot. But when I open up task manager it says that my "System Idle Process" is using up 100% CPU, all of …

Hey guys i have thread for the problem of 180 blinks in win98 , i have got the solution for it but donno why? I disabled the LAN card and now the OS start after 18 blinks, could anyone tell me how could this be?

Alright, I keep getting this little popup deal from my toolbar coming from a little red circle with a white X in the middle of it, that changes to a little earth with the Windows sign over it. It just goes back and forth to that. It also has a …

I am not new to computers and consider myself to be fairly competant. This is the first time I have received something that I can't fix on my own (knock on wood). I have never used HijackThis, but seems to be working fairly well for others. From other forums I …

My Dell Inspiron 8100 laptop has an internal CD-R drive. I bought a TDK CD-RW external writer and tried to install the software for the same. The ME OS hanged as soon as I restarted after installing the drive. I've temporarily de-activated it from the start-up menu and the OS …

I have two computers, one desktop and one laptop. both have identical copies of XP Pro SP2. I have successfully set up file and print sharing, and it has worked flawlessly for almost a year, BUT all of a sudden as of last week, my laptop will not even see …

Hi: I'm hoping someone can help me. I have an account on an Exchange 5.5 server, using Outlook 2003 locally. The user is complaining of an intermittent issue where all the contacts which are stored under the Global Address Listing seemingly disappear. The user does not have the Cached Exchange …

I've been having problems with my computer now, randomly shuts down. Sometimes it shuts down a few times in a row. I ran antivirus scans, i ran spyware and nothing. It's hard to tell why it shuts down?. Im clueless? :( what can i do to try and find the …

I tired so many thing , my brother tried a few things, but nothing works. I cant use anything that need internet. My brothers computer connected to same internet, its works fine, i know its not my cable cuse i can access my brother share folders. I tired Winsockfix and …

Hi so sorry that my fist post on this forum is asking for a solution but I am a little desperate for an answer! I have changed the resolution to 1024 x 768 because I prefere fitting more on my screen. Normally this flicks to blank and then shows the …

I was reasearching on how to customize your desktop and came across this place [url]www.themexp.org[/url] there you can download already made or make your own xp theme I spent today fully customizng my pc from the log on screen, the the welcoming music,my folders and my desktop were also fully …

I hear Windows ME is terrible. Just how bad could a Windows operating system be?

Hi guys im new so please be patiant. Okay Firstly my system Amd Athlon 64 3400+ 512 ddr ram 266 Asus k8vx motherbored Maxtor 200 gigg sata Geforce 6200 256 ram My computer was working fine. i was busy on the internet and my system crashed so when it restarted …

My brother asked me, and I had no idea, so I thought I would ask you guys and see if you could tell me....what is a "pup?" He said he got a message from his antivirus saying a pup had been detected and could not be deleted. If this is …

so i recently had to reboot my windows xp laptop and i have been trying VERY hard to set up the internet my brothers computer has a modem and is connected and everything, and the wireless connction is turned on. I just dont know how to get my laptop to …

Why under the name of the icon on desktop there is always a white rectangle? i mean this [IMG]http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/3138/untitled5pv.jpg[/IMG] not like this [img]http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/6950/desktop4ry.jpg[/img] ANd how can i get out of it?i know it doesn't matter but it makes the wallpaper and the desktop looks so ugly. thanks and Merry Xmas

Box1 (Running Web and FTP servers, as well as various shared network folders) Windows 2000 (all current updates) 250 gig HDD 3 partitions 733 mhz CPU 384 mhz RAM NIC Box2 (Main system, requires access to the shared network folders on Box1) Windows XP (all current updates) 20 gig HDD …

I just reinstall my WINXP. When i connect to internet, a window pop up the title is: your computer is infected spyware. after this, the error dialog appeare below is the screen i shot for this case Anybody evperience this? It is a virus or my computer error after i …

[b][Moderator's note: post split from [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread33918.html"]this thread[/url]] [/b]Hi DMR, I have the same problem with the Hacktool.Rootkit virus, and tried to follow the directions you had provided in this thread but was unable to find the "Lockx.exe" file. Would you please view my startup log below, and advise on how …

Hi, I was looking for ways to delete the HackTool.Rootkit virus and came upon this forum, so i decided to join so that i could hopefully find someone that would help me :) I recieved the virus through AIM and it immediately started sending it to everyone on my buddy …

Hi, all! My name is Kaydee and I'm new to this forum, but a veteran to this problem. I'm nearly bald from pulling my hair out. Please help me. I am trying to set up the faxing feature in xp pro. I understand the hidden driver thing and was originally …

Hi all, I have recently installed Windows 2003 server on my laptop(HP dv1355) and I'm using it as a desktop. However , I seem to have problems getting any sort of wireless conectivity, I have tried it in a few wireless internet cafes etc.. no luck ...Is there a configuration …

I've read 6 different articles regarding the size of the page file on Windows XP, and all have given me vastly different opinions on the matter. I was hoping that one of DaniWeb's fine experts could finally put this debate to rest! I have 1 gigabyte of RAM (2 x …

Hey there everyone. I was wondering if there is an external wireless card I can get that is supported by Windows XP Professional x64 edition. Thanks!

Back in Oct I got a worm and the cure for it corrupted all file associations. [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread33603.html[/url] I got many of them restored but many still have major problems. I need to reformat. But even by closely reading the prior instructions, I can't do it. I think that the reason …

I just reinstall my WINXP... I found my IE windows...the bar at top..the chinese character display look weird. The web content can display chinese character...but the title of window cannot? anybody experience this??? Is my Windows coding problem? How to solve it? Below is the screen shot..the red arrow point …

I have it plugged in the front, I believe usb, but when I go to my computer, I cannot see it., CAN ONE OF YOU tell me how to view this device, in Win XP.. Thanks & Merry Christmas Dave

I have an old Sony Viao running Win 98. I am turning it into a digital picture frame. The monitor turns off after 15 - 30 min. If I hit a key or the touch pad it comes right back on. I was in the power management and have it …

Hi All, I am facing a new problem, just out of nowhere, I noticed that the sound which comes when you click a link in any website or open a folder, is now no more coming from my computer. The laptop speaker is working fine, I can listen to music, …

Make your Folders Private •Open My Computer •Double-click the drive where Windows is installed (usually drive (C:), unless you have more than one drive on your computer). •If the contents of the drive are hidden, under System Tasks, click Show the contents of this drive. •Double-click the Documents and Settings …

I have Windows XP and I can't seem to be able to get this device to work. I downloaded the driver p-228 but its been said thats its only comptable with WIN 95/98. And when I try to install that driver I get this message "install program cannot select propad …

Hi. I am new to the forum, but in desperate need of help. I ran a scan on my computer and it says that it is infected with the Trojan-Downloader.VBS.Psyme.v. virus. I forwarded it to the people I bought my anti-virus software from, but they didn't really help. I need …

Quoted by grizzli hello all of you, i need a serious helping hand: since about two weeks now, three of the four users on my computer have corrupted startup files: their theme has been modified into some grayish thing :twisted: and the access to ms office and outlook have been …

hello all of you, i need a serious helping hand: since about two weeks now, three of the four users on my computer have corrupted startup files: their theme has been modified into some grayish thing :twisted: and the access to ms office and outlook have been cut off. Their …

Hi all. A friend sent me a short video as an attachment in a email, it's only 2.5 MB, and I would like to transfer it to a DVD so I can share it with other friends who don't have a computer. Can someone please explain how I can do …

I had a invali boot ini file, allthough windows booted up ok I used RECOVERY CONSOLE to fix it. unfortunatley i now have two boot files, and i want to remove one. how to i delete one of them? :sad:

Well I just wanted to know why when I try to uninstall Quicktime it gives me an error that says "ERROR 1402. Could not open key:HKEY LOCAL MACHINE\CLASSES\QUICKTIME.QUICKTIME\CLSID. Verify that you have sufficient access to the key, or contact your support personnel." Anybody know what this error means and how …

All my files lost their program associations (all have generic windows icon) and I can't open anything, even the command prompt. I'm getting a "The file doesn't have a program associated with it . . ." errors. Then after clicking the ok button sometimes I also get, "Access to the …

When i go to change my desktop wallpaper, rightclick desktop going to properties then desktop how do i stop it showng my pictures in there? i only want the default images.

Hi, I recently bought a computer for my son. It was a home built computer from a person I didn't know, and needless to say, I learned my lesson, because I got burnt. Anyway, I cannot get the A drive to work. Initially it didn't even register in My Computer …

Hi, XP Pro sp2, Dell When I boot the PC, norton (2006) internet security goes into "Initailizing" and thats it. It never finishes and loads. Any ideas?

Sorry I posted this on another thread but i think i messed up the Hijackthis log a bit since I backspaced a bit on the log and left some some important info out.Anyways heres the revised post and revised log. I have the same exact problem, except the file is …