37,339 Topics

Member Avatar for
Member Avatar for baker011

I recently formatted my laptop HD and installed a nice fresh copy of XP Pro, it was running XP Home before. However, everytime I boot it now it asks me to choose if I want to launch Home Edition or Pro. How can I stop it from asking me this …

Member Avatar for just_a_nobody
0
150
Member Avatar for airgb

Well it's been a while since I've needed your help (so fixed me so good last time)but it seems I've contracted another bug. Today I've been getting popups via MS explorer (which I never use anymore). I have ran AdAware SE about an hour ago and have not seen any …

Member Avatar for crunchie
0
105
Member Avatar for AlwaysBored89

Hi. My computer recently started acting up. I first noticed it when Firefox started spamming me with popups. I ran adaware, spybot, adaware again, and spybot again, and it didn't stop. I made sure the definitions were up to date. I even ran a virus check twice and didn't find …

Member Avatar for tayspen
0
288
Member Avatar for Old Dominion

While surfing the net my pages show hyperlinks that go directly to a search window linked to [url]www.lightspeedsearch.net[/url]. These hyperlinks are also posted on my personal internet page ([url]www.olddominiondairygoats.com[/url]) which show up on computers that don't have the same hyperlink problems on other web sites. How do I get rid …

Member Avatar for swatkat
0
129
Member Avatar for pedromdsantos

I have my harddisk with Windows XP and Mandrake 9.2 in dual boot. When i installed Mandrake i tried to create a boot disk but i always receive a error message. After the instalation i try again and receive a new error message, it seems that the boot disk is …

Member Avatar for NormanK
0
219
Member Avatar for MarieW

Hi! I have a HPX1963. It is frezng up constantly. I will be both online and offline when my programs become Not Responding. I have also received a meessage saying that memory could not be referenced and then it will tell me my system is shutting down. I took my …

Member Avatar for loupegarou
0
348
Member Avatar for KeyToTheWorld

This was a problem i encountered with some days ago. My Dell Laptop started to freeze up with no reason at all. The mouse and keyboard were not working. I just ignored the problem and rebooted the computer everytime it happened. However, just yesterday, my computer started to freeze when …

Member Avatar for loupegarou
0
129
Member Avatar for williams1331

Help! Trying to re-load Windows 2000 Professional on my computer, but am having trouble. Have two hard drives (C and D). Was running Windows from the C drive, but started getting an error "[some file] is missing or corrupted" and sometimes blue screens. Tried to reload Windows without success...somehow, the …

Member Avatar for petercoti
0
101
Member Avatar for winbatch

Hi, My friend is having a problem where for some reason ever since yesterday, when he boots up his machine, he is asked to select a user to login, but no users are listed to click on. He is therefore stuck at that screen. I suspect it is some sort …

Member Avatar for petercoti
0
268
Member Avatar for darkads

hi recently, my comp started to act weird again..whenever i open a file that is named in chinese characters, when it opens, the titlebar will nt show the chinese names.instead, boxes are seen.also, when i play chinese music using media player, even though i can see the chinese characters in …

Member Avatar for petercoti
0
288
Member Avatar for petercoti
Member Avatar for Splink

How do i set it up because it just keeps asking me to do Vodafone Live, how i set it up so it runs I.E off the Internal Internet? Do i need another network cable or can i run it off Wireless? Asap if possible please Thanks in advance! Splink …

Member Avatar for petercoti
0
67
Member Avatar for hollbags

hi this is my first post sorry if its in the wrong section... the last 2 days ive been having problems reading my emails on hotmail. it just went funny one day. i can sign in fine and use msn fine, i can see my inbox and whats there but …

Member Avatar for petercoti
0
189
Member Avatar for tecsoul32

Home Search Assistant. That's my problem: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:19:35, on 08/11/05 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk C:\ARQUIVOS DE PROGRAMAS\ALWIL SOFTWARE\AVAST4\ASHSERV.EXE C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RPCSS.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CMMPU.EXE C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE C:\ARQUIVOS DE PROGRAMAS\ALWIL SOFTWARE\AVAST4\ASHWEBSV.EXE C:\WINDOWS\LOADQM.EXE …

Member Avatar for crunchie
0
98
Member Avatar for dittu

Can any body please help me out in removing this virus. I am really having hard time in finding a solutions I am posting my logfile of hjt Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:56:16 PM, on 10/30/2005 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running …

Member Avatar for crunchie
0
289
Member Avatar for tecsoul32

Hello people! My business PC is infected with HS and i really cannot remove it! I had the same problem with my home PC and it was successfully removed, but i use the Windows XP there and 98 version here. I'm posting the HiJack This log! Please help-me! PS: Sorry …

Member Avatar for DMR
0
119
Member Avatar for shajifiroz

Quick Launch in Windows XP is a great productivity feature. The frequestly accessed application's shortcut or copy version can be placed here. Lets say if you access more 10 applications in a day quite frequestly, it make sense to have this feature utlised and it saves your time. You don't …

Member Avatar for kAtHicKa
0
141
Member Avatar for Dreamer1234

I'm having serious issues with my computer again. First when I sometimes close my Outlook, it actually won't close completely and it will give an error message when I reboot the computer. Also, I can't properly use Mcafee to scan for viruses because shotly after it starts, the program freezes …

Member Avatar for DMR
0
136
Member Avatar for H2ofield

Hello, I've been having intermitant problems with IE. I have all the security software running and I try to stay out of trouble. Anyway, the problem is that sometimes when I click a link to a website, I get the "cant display" screen. I've gotten kinda used to the problem, …

0
110
Member Avatar for jack517

I recently reinstalled windows xp on my computer (dell dimension 2350). Everything is now working except my internet/ethernet connection. I have the cord set up properly (it worked before reinstallation), and i have tried installing the proper network driver (downloaded from dell.com) but it doesn't work. Either nothing happens, or …

Member Avatar for rember911
0
171
Member Avatar for Splink

I recently sent my PC to the Doctors because the Motherboard had decided to be a twat, i recieved it back and it was a lot lot better! however 2 days later a message popped up "Please activate your Windows Activation Key" Is this something he forgot to do? JK

Member Avatar for Lightninghawk
0
237
Member Avatar for TURLOCK

Hi Everyone Can anyone help me out with a small problem please. Clicking a hyperlink in Outlook Express does not work; I have to cut and paste the link to my browser. This problem is also occuring in document folders. Do not have any problem with my browser or web …

Member Avatar for TURLOCK
0
187
Member Avatar for MartyMcFly

A person whom I work with, believes that his PC has caught a Virus / Nasty, since hooking his system to the Internet a few days ago. He described to me, that his system will boot, but has no function at all once it gets to the desktop, so he …

0
78
Member Avatar for Heidi719

Can anyone tell me how to remove this from computer? Ad-Aware finds it and removes it but once computer is re-booted or shut down it shows up again...any help would be great Thanks Heidi

Member Avatar for dlh6213
0
124
Member Avatar for Steph102

My friend told me he clicked a link in my AIM profile and it messed up his computer. I checked my AIM profile and whatever file that is doing it is on my laptop and desktop. My virus scan and spyware didn't pick it up. On my profile it says …

Member Avatar for DMR
0
126
Member Avatar for ciderman22

Every now and then I get a popup saying I need to get Winfixer 2005.How can I get this off my computer please? Thanks in advance. Here is my hijack this log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 11:34:53, on 30/10/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet …

Member Avatar for dlh6213
0
415
Member Avatar for yikyang

i need help!!my PC is running under two windows on 2 different partition.XP home on C drive,XP pro on D drive.The problem now is,i was unable to change my main boot disk to the CD!!i cant get to the BIOS setup!is there any other way to get in the BIOS …

Member Avatar for yikyang
0
112
Member Avatar for philip kershaw

Is it posible to convert or copy an adobe acrobat document to a word or text document that you can write to?. I'm currently looking for a job and all the online application forms are in adobe which means printing off a hard copy and hand writing the thing. I've …

Member Avatar for Rueful Rogue
0
123
Member Avatar for bigjack

On the odd occason when I switch on my PC for the first time I get a black screen with the message 'Windows Protection Error - you need to restart your computer. When I reboot it offers me Safe Mode but if I click on the 'Normal Start' choice it …

Member Avatar for bigjack
0
173
Member Avatar for derekbka

Well i am having htis problem with my taskmanager ! i ve tryed the following: -Crtl + ALT + Delete : Which didnd't respond at all... -Right click on the start menu and Task manager : NOTHING happened either -Run > Taskmgr :says that this is being used by another …

Member Avatar for crunchie
0
286
Member Avatar for Willis

Anyone know off hand if you can use the Group Policy on Windows 2000 Server to block web sites? Just now started researching but thought if some one knew off the top of their head and could point me it would save some time. If not can you recommend some …

Member Avatar for robbietwilson
0
117
Member Avatar for info_geek.p

Hi, I am working on a Tiny Win 98 desktop. Eactime the computer boots up, it brings up Task Scheduler and Windows Explorer windows. How do I get rid of these two so they don't pop up at start up? Any one? Thanks

Member Avatar for info_geek.p
0
109
Member Avatar for Easter Bunny

i don't know how to explain it in the title, but this is what happens: at startup, you get to the loading screen(windows xp pro with the three moving blocks). as soon as that's done, you get the blueish screen that has "windows xp" just to the right of the …

Member Avatar for Easter Bunny
0
316
Member Avatar for fren

Hi When I start the pc sometimes, it boots then totally shut itself off (turn off). How do I fix this problem? I already tried to fix it thru sys c: command in dos and reinstallation of windows but it still happens... Thanks! Win98se

Member Avatar for fren
0
281
Member Avatar for Jackollo

Hi People ! IT's Great they are some site like this in the world! Can some1 help me with this!!!!coz i'm going crazy.About 2 day ago I put new windows xp sp2 with norton internet security 2005 and norton system works 2005 premier.I had this software before on my machine,but …

Member Avatar for Lightninghawk
0
175
Member Avatar for Nashii

Dont know if this is to do with virus or adware but lately my window XP SP2 keep freezing up esp. when I use canon IP3000 to print DVD label. My system is Athlon XP2600+192Ghz Here's the log: Could you please help to tell if it's OK. Thanks a lot …

Member Avatar for jwenting
0
373
Member Avatar for corinne1985

I am taking a complex exam for school and I have different programming questions I need help with. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks! Here they are: 1) A company with limited cash needs to bring up a Web server. Which OS/Web server combination has the lowest initial cost? A. …

Member Avatar for corinne1985
0
166
Member Avatar for foxy xx

ok guys i really hope someone knows the answer, i will be so grateful... we just re-formatted our hd all the data was stored on dvd's (as data) using nero 6. music was stored on 2 disks,and work fine.. all other data including programme files, photos, word documents etc were …

Member Avatar for foxy xx
0
121
Member Avatar for prakharprakash

Hi!! I was copying some mp3 music files onto my pen drive (for personal use only ). Now , some of those files which i copied no longer play , even the original files. You can see their icon( Winamp icon ,for instance), they have their proper size and before …

Member Avatar for J_Search
0
136
Member Avatar for bluedos82

[B][COLOR=Blue]Long time no Post! Location: 300 Hall OS: XP Problem: When the teacher logs in, there is an error message:[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=DarkRed] [I]Rtvscan.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. You will need to restart the program. An error log is being created.[/I][/COLOR] [B][COLOR=Black]Any ideas as to what might …

Member Avatar for MartyMcFly
0
191
Member Avatar for nuclearian

alright, i came home from school one day to find that my internet browsers kept crashing when i opened them. I used my ewido scanner and my adaware twice fully. i noticed that one thing kept staying there, surfsidekick, i went into the registry and tried to pick it out …

Member Avatar for Rueful Rogue
0
150
Member Avatar for radmcken

I have a dell laptop running windows media edition 2005 service pack 2. Some time gao I noticed that advertisements on web pages that I visit are no longer loading. The page itself loads but not the advertisements, they simply show the "page cannot be displayed" term. I wouldn't mind …

Member Avatar for radmcken
0
164
Member Avatar for Niklas

Hey everyone. After having crunchy help me a few months ago I finally go a virus that would prevent me from booting and EVEN overwrote my Backup CD files that came with my computer. So I had to do a master reset. Right now nothing in particular is wrong but …

Member Avatar for Niklas
0
148
Member Avatar for frjtb

I have windows media palyer 9. Whenever I try to play a video I only hear the sound but the picture freezes. Then the computer crashes and i have to restart. This happens too when i play a dvd. I have removed the player and reinstalled it but to no …

Member Avatar for porkie
0
189
Member Avatar for corinne1985

Hi! I am studying for a complex exam from networking, database administration. project management, system analysis, SDLC and programming and I have some networking questions I need help with. I am working as a computer tech and I need to confirm my knowledge. Any help will be appreciated. Here they …

0
82
Member Avatar for BILL S

My first computer was bought with Windows ME, and it has worked pretty much for a long time, recently I was discussing my PC attack by malware (Spyware, virus and trojan) It cost a total of $140 to clear them. Prior to that happening this year, I had surfed the …

Member Avatar for just_a_nobody
0
408
Member Avatar for Rybupsp

Hello, I've got the qoolaid trojan downloader and can't get rid of it. Norton and Ewido etc. find it and can't delete it. I go through safe mode and still can't delete them manually. Here is my hijackthis log. Any help would be great. My systems are the identification of …

Member Avatar for crunchie
0
349
Member Avatar for sldout1

It's hard to do anything on my computer these days with all the pop-ups coming in. I also get prompts to download winfixer. Please help - I am including my HijackThis report below: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:02:00 AM, on 11/7/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) …

Member Avatar for sldout1
0
137
Member Avatar for Jackie B

My problem is i can't open just one web site have no problem with no other program the site i try to contact is [url]http://doublemoneynow.com[/url] when i try to go in this site there is a page open for search ... i did try by ....my web search also by...and …

Member Avatar for MartyMcFly
0
216
Member Avatar for andrej_tjohej

Trouble since day one! It just shuts down now and then showing a blue screen error display. Finally got it checked out in a service station ( AND it took three weeks to get it back )... well... the shutting down stopped... but now it´s slower in all..AND It crashes …

Member Avatar for andrej_tjohej
0
115

The End.