For instance, Amaterasu for one can not watch the youtube videos we often place in our posts for fear the Flash plugin will start, which causes her PC the freeze up.
Anybody have an easy suggestion for getting around this?
Amaterasu, Just try another browser, it'd be useful to track trouble.
Thanks for reminding Me! Been so busy with other things. Going to get it now.
EDIT to add: Hmmm. I go here: http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html and click the DL button and it takes Me to: http://www.avs4you.com/AVS-Video-Converter.aspx?type=GoogleImageAds&gclid=CPWSrKaRpLACFUFo4AodxjhRZA
Is this the right page?
No. always get stuff from the manufacturers home page -
http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html
eta: oops I see you did. yes if that's the link from their page then yes.
I have - I'm on Chrome, but have tried Firefox and IE (eewww). Same problem. Doesn't slow down just the browser - everything slows down.is it Just with youtube video on this forum, or other places been about the same???
OK i was wrong. The big download button at the top is not it.
it's a teeny little blue link in the lower left that starts the download -
http://www.erightsoft.info/GetFile.php?SUPERsetup.exe
(you can run it from here using the above link)
is it Just with youtube video on this forum, or other places been about the same???
Any site that uses a Flash element. I had another site I would go to but when I got the virus, I discovered that My computer would begin to choke when I visited - and not stop the behavior until I rebooted. Whether I closed the tab or not. If I visit YT, it does it. If I watch from here it does it. Any Flash element.
Any site that uses a Flash element. I had another site I would go to but when I got the virus, I discovered that My computer would begin to choke when I visited - and not stop the behavior until I rebooted. Whether I closed the tab or not. If I visit YT, it does it. If I watch from here it does it. Any Flash element.you know the name of virus???
Ok. Frustration mounts. Got this error trying to install:for first times, try this http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable perhaps, it'd be helpful.
ACCESS VIOLATION AT ADDRESS 7C809E8A. READ OF ADDRESS E407551F
[sigh] Now what?
Greetings:
The software we sent you should identify and eliminate any virus without an upgrade.
Your computer:
Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 3
76477-OEM-0011903-0011
Tosiba Satellite
Intel(R) Pentium(R)M
Processor 1.86 GH
782 MHZ 0.99 GB of RAM
We suspect that your PC is suffering from lack of horsepower, not a virus.
Although, we question the 0.99 GB RAM.
Please provide more info, like a serial number...
We are here to help.
tfw
you know the name of virus???
for first times, try this http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable perhaps, it'd be helpful.
Hey!
I use linux mint for my OS. I highly recommend you give it a try. Do you have a spare 2 Gigabyte USB drive? If so then check this out:
www.pendrivelinux.com
You can download and install linux to a USB disk, then boot to that USB operating system. It only borrows your machines hardware and works like a champ and is relatively virus free and includes many built in programs from office to photoshop like tools. This is especially helpful to those that wish to keep their computers on their keychain. Literally.
If you are running windows and having troubles I recommend you download update and run malwarebytes (Malwarebytes.org)
Cheers!
TaintedSample
If You sent Me something, Thor, I didn't get it. You had Me DL avinstall.exe - PC Tools Installer for AntiVirus Free. That is the one that finds something called "Flash" that is a medium risk, but won't let Me remove it without an upgrade.4 chrome browser(?) -- no, but it'd be nice 4 ye ;) it's autonomous firefox, all-inclusive :)
Says, "Flash" on the AV scanner I got (see answer to Thor).
Will that work for Chrome?
If You sent Me something, Thor, I didn't get it. You had Me DL avinstall.exe - PC Tools Installer for AntiVirus Free. That is the one that finds something called "Flash" that is a medium risk, but won't let Me remove it without an upgrade.
Basic FREE antivirus protection against known viruses and malware.
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For instance, Amaterasu for one can not watch the youtube videos we often place in our posts for fear the Flash plugin will start, which causes her PC to freeze up.
A) Go to one of the various websites that allows you to download youtube videos by entering in the URL of the video you want, and then you can watch them from your own hard drive. (These sites make also invoke flash though, not sure.)
You can locate the URL of a video in a post by clicking QUOTE on that post, and you will see the video code displayed.
B) We find and use an FTP site to share videos, again being able to watch them from your hard drive.
I am confident we have enough savvy members here to overcome any obstacle a member may be having.
We suspect that your PC is suffering from lack of horsepower, not a virus.
unsecapp.exe is a process found on Microsoft Windows server and workstation suites which offers support towards compatibility issues.
Please see the website below for more information: http://msdn.Microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/iwbemunsecuredapartment_createsinkstub.asp
This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Greetings:
The software we sent you should identify and eliminate any virus without an upgrade.
Your computer:
Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 3
76477-OEM-0011903-0011
Tosiba Satellite
Intel(R) Pentium(R)M
Processor 1.86 GH
782 MHZ 0.99 GB of RAM
We suspect that your PC is suffering from lack of horsepower, not a virus.
Although, we question the 0.99 GB RAM.
Please provide more info, like a serial number...
We are here to help.
tfw
Greetings:
My bad... we did not 'send' you anything - we gave you the link to PC TOOLS.
Perhaps the AV scanner is indicating the 'weakest link' in your system through which your computer may be attacked, or you may have a compromised computer.
Regardless, the program should not hold you hostage requiring a tribute to eradicate the scum.
Off with their heads!
Can you send me a screen shot of that warning?
Time to fish or cut bait...
If you find anything, please take a screenshot of the problem before you hit ‘FIX,’ please, and post it here.
Please DOWNLOAD and INSTALL this:
Comodo Cleaning Essentials (http://www.comodo.com/business-security/network-protection/cleaning_essentials.php)
and this:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Free 1.51 (http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free)
and this:
Norton Power Eraser (http://us.norton.com/support/DIY/)
and this:
Norman Malware Cleaner 2.1 (http://www.norman.com/downloads/malware_cleaner/)
And finally, this:
AVG Anti-Virus Free 2012 (http://free.avg.com/us-en/free-antivirus-download)
I have the full, paid-for AVG PC version here somewhere - never used - will find it for you.
Peace Love Light
tfw
horse Power can be important BUT a browser and flash plugins should NOT be using 100% of your memory EVER.
You can use task manager and watch the 'processes' tab and it will show you which program is using that memory. If it is Flash related it will be a plugin container function
JAVA also is a problem with the newer versions. KEYLOGGERS hide in your JAVA internet history and JAVA temp files are NOT automatically cleaned by most cleaners. I cleared mine manually and turned off "Save temp files" in the JAVA consol
Keyloggers will attach themselves to your logins to sites and make you think the site you are visiting is sending you malware, ads or viruses but in reality it is piggybacking on your browser and recording your logins
HiJack This (not to be used by amateurs is one I recommend you ALL download. Then you run a scan and post the results DO NOT push any other buttons on it until you know what to do :P
But a HiJack This log will tell you (and any tech... there are several free HiJack This help forums out there) what is running on your computer and what you should turn off
Here is a sample log I just ran on my PC right now
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 11:29:36 AM, on 5/30/2012
Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18904)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG10\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 5\ASCTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG10\Identity Protection\agent\bin\avgidsmonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HiJackThis.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZoneAlarm Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG_TRAY] C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG10\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Advanced SystemCare 5] "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 5\ASCTray.exe" /AutoStart
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /minimized /regrun
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG10\avgpp.dll
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\Skype4COM.dll
O23 - Service: Advanced SystemCare Service 5 (AdvancedSystemCareService5) - IObit - C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 5\ASCService.exe
O23 - Service: AVGIDSAgent - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG10\Identity Protection\Agent\Bin\AVGIDSAgent.exe
O23 - Service: AVG WatchDog (avgwd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG10\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: IMF Service (IMFservice) - IObit - C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\IMFsrv.exe
O23 - Service: lxcz_device - - C:\Windows\system32\lxczcoms.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (nvsvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Windows\system32\nvvsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Skype Updater (SkypeUpdate) - Skype Technologies - C:\Program Files\Skype\Updater\Updater.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Check Point Software Technologies LTD - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
O23 - Service: XAudioService - Conexant Systems, Inc. - C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\xaudio.exe
--
End of file - 2494 bytes
If you notice the04 group those are the only programs running in my tray All of them are for protection save skype which runs in background
018 group active link scanning by AVG and Skype waiting for calls
023 are services running in background Again just protection ones and needed drivers though I did see the last Skype updates added an auto update I will have to turn off :P
O23 - Service: Skype Updater (SkypeUpdate) - Skype Technologies - C:\Program Files\Skype\Updater\Updater.exe
That is all That is a clean machine report
Under Processes running...
Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG10\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 5\ASCTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG10\Identity Protection\agent\bin\avgidsmonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HiJackThis.exe
you will see that any REAL program will identify itself ie. Zone Alarm, AVG, IOBIT etc so you can see at a glance it should be there
Windows processes like taskeng and explorer are obvious but what if you don't recognize one like C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
So take the file name...
unsecapp.exe
and past into google search... you will find many listings for any file by computer geeks :D
The first one that pops up...
What is unsecapp.exe doing on my computer?
http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/unsecapp/25780/
So there you go DON'T TOUCH IT :P
Sometimes viruses use same name as a legit process. In that case the geeks will tell you that the phoney one will be in a different location, not the legit location
I will have to add these posts to my Computer Health Thread that you all have read by now :P
You need to be VERY picky about ANY virus scanner that has that "F" word attached to it...there is a reason it is free and it is not usually to work in your favor. Many Free utilities masquerade as something they are not or will seem to be doing what it is supposed to to the untrained eye. Get familiar with your processes and try using MSCONFIG (run from the start menu run box) to help ID what process is linked to what program and you can also switch them on or off in there for diagnostics. I have had a lot of success with this free online scanner:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ (http://housecall.trendmicro.com/)
We suspect that your PC is suffering from lack of horsepower, not a virus.
1GB of RAM is sufficient to RUN windows XP but not efficiently by any means, this computer would be struggling, sluggish and likely be experiencing a very fragmented hard drive due to the fact it would be relying heavily on virtual memory to make up for the lack of RAM. A fragmented drive can cause a tremendous amount of grief and should have been checked prior to going through the pain of virus scans etc. as this would:
a) Add to TSR programs already running in the background adding to your memory usage which = less useable RAM
b) Virus scanner won't find or fix software issues or performance issues.
Thank You, BTS. I will ask for help if I need it.
Nope, undo, not Me. Had ZA on My old desktop but never installed it on this one.
And, yes. My CPU is OFTEN running at 100% or no less than 90% - but only after I access anything Flash.
Plugin issues then hogging the CPU
The best way to get vids off YouTube, if you have Flash issues, is to use a browser plugin that adds a "Download Video" button directly under the video player and disbale Flash. That's what I do in Firefox when I want to download for later viewing I just don't disable Flash because I have zero issues with it.
Some things I think need mentioning though:
Someone said 1 gig of ram isn't enough for XP? It's more than enough. Vista or Windows 7, they require 1 gig minimum. Now if you do a lot of photo/video editing, I'm talking pics that can be hundreds of megs in size or even a gig. Then yeah, 1 gig of ram with XP is too low. For video watching and any other basic usage, perfectly fine.
Don't waste money buying any ram for a system that's running XP. You could go buy Windows 7 or even a small netbook for just a little bit more. Hell or give one of the many distros of Linux a try.
2.) The only thing getting rid of that Flash connected virus or whatever it is would be a complete system restore. Not the built in Windows restore stuff. The full blown system format. Usually there's a restore disc or hard drive partition included on the PC to do it. No anti-virus out there is perfect.
That's my 2 cents worth
You should all try pcpitstop.com ,, it is a great and TRUSTWORTHY site. I have been a member there for over 8 years and i use the software called PCMATIC,, best in the world..keeps all your drivers up to date and has the best malware checker, plus it will check your p.c. to make sure all of your internet conections are right, worth the 50$ a year for 5 p.c.'s!! just my humble opinion....
Thank You for the suggestion. Sadly, I am presently without job, virtually without home (sleeping on the floor in a corner of a friend's place), and literally penniless. No bank accounts, no PayPal, no credit card. [sigh]
And presently...no Windows. Running a crappy Linux shell at the moment. Working on getting Windows XP Home to fix Windows.
Yes, Ellirium, and I thank You for that. It's just that I had a Flash virus that the one program found but would not delete unless I upgraded, and I had 8 rootkits, and I tried to fix the rootkit thing, and it blew Windows out of the water. So Now I am on a Linux shell that won't let Me do anything - including go to yahoo mail - says the certificate has been pulled and will not go to the mail page.
Well. I will see what I can do with the help of My friend. Hopefully We can restore Windows.
We have tried booting in safe mode. It doesn't do that. Windows will not boot. Presently I am running Linux off a utilities disk.
Thank You for the suggestion. Sadly, I am presently without job, virtually without home (sleeping on the floor in a corner of a friend's place), and literally penniless. No bank accounts, no PayPal, no credit card. [sigh]
And presently...no Windows. Running a crappy Linux shell at the moment. Working on getting Windows XP Home to fix Windows.
My dear Amaterasu, we have already been through all this.
If you fail to listen to what I have told you, you WILL drop that PC to it's knees and be without one completely.
She's close to that now...
Although all these people have good intentions to help you, I have done the homework on your PC to determine what your issues were and I have identified hardware issues that you have failed to acknowledge.
Ditto
Therefore all this additional help is rendering your machine to have less and less rescources when you already have inadequate rescources run sufficiently.
Not if the clean-up is done correctly.
Overheating video and only 512MB of RAM (where did you find this? See below.)
can and will cause some ghosting on your screen.
All the scanners, spyware managers etc. aren't going to do squat for your underpowered rig. At this point the damage is likely pretty severe from all the installing and uninstalling of all these programs which still have not fixed your PC.
That should tell you something.
Best of luck to you.
The software we sent you should identify and eliminate any virus without an upgrade.
Your computer:
Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 3
76477-OEM-0011903-0011
Tosiba Satellite
Intel(R) Pentium(R)M
Processor 1.86 GH
782 MHZ
0.99 GB of RAM
We suspect that your PC is suffering from lack of horsepower, not a virus.
Although, we question the 0.99 GB RAM.
Best of luck to you.
512MB of RAM (where did you find this? See below.)
Thank You both. My friend is A+ certified, but has limited resources. And yes, I have 1 gig of ram. (Well, .99...)
It was My fault for not asking Him when I deleted the files I did. He probably would NOT have deleted them. But He was sleeping and I thought the software knew best... From now on, I'm not doing anything on My own with this machine.
Cosmic, I would love to get a new machine with the software I need on it. But unless it's free, I do not have the money. I have applied to over 50,000 jobs in the last 6+ years since I was laid off, have lost My family, my possessions (except for the computer, some bedding and some clothes), My home. No One is hiring an arthritic old lady (who cannot do any job requiring standing more than 1/2 hour at a time) when They have 50 other applicants all 20- or 30- or 40-something. I am LITERALLY penniless. And I mean that specifically and...LITERALLY.
Not a problem, Cosmic. I have received an offer to fix everything and upgrade RAM, but I have to send My computer across country. And I don't have the wherewithal to do that.
Somehow this will all be sorted out.
HI Ellirium,
Have you been able to remote in to look around or just send her instructions to follow?
Amaterasu,
Just sent you PM.
Actually... The red snow persists, regardless of the resolution... Seems to have more to do with the TV I have it connected to. It was thrown out and My friend picked it up from the trash.
Here is some better advice. If you don't absolutely have to use windows then this is what you should do.
Buy the PC. Download a version of Linux. For a start it is free. There are lots to choose from. If you aren't technically minded go for Linux Mint or Ubuntu first as they are even easier to set up that Windows. to set up. http://distrowatch.com/
If you run Linux, almost all malware will not run on your computer. you can use it for Office Applications, Internet browsing, image manipulation or music. There are free Linux versions of pretty much anything you might want to use. It is also muck more stable than windows and you can run versions that are not resource hungry so your PC will work faster.
Give up on Microsoft products if you want a virus free life. ;)
It is also much more stable than windows and you can run versions that are not resource hungry so your PC will work faster.I never noticed any difference.
Give up on Microsoft products if you want a virus free life. ;)Even better, learn how things work and how to use the Internet and you will have a virus free life, like me. ;D
I am missing a lot of software.... I am hoping for the whole Adobe Suite - as that covers the programs i lost and has one or two others.
I do have GIMP for Windows presently, and miss Photoshop - mainly because I know where all the functions are.
But I have some native Photoshop files I cannot open, and that is the biggest reason I need Photoshop.
Thank You, Team Rabun, for Your wonderful welcome here!
It allows you to choose any operation that Gimp performs, set the parameters, and then choose hundreds or thousands of photos, then sit back and watch them be processed as fast as your processor will allow. 8)
I forgot one thing, Fruitbat's suggestion is the best because it talks about backup, and that's something we all should do (me included ;D ), regardless of operating system.Damn right. I lost about 6 months of research into 1947 air accident data. There was data for USA, UK and lots of newspaper material.
Windows is better most of the usual things which people automatically think of, when using a computer; namely, watching movies, playing games, setting up photo albums etc.I don't agree with this. Windows used to be better but there is no longer any difference except you won't get a virus doing these things on Linux.
Personally, I wouldn't stay with Ubuntu after you become more advanced, (I'd probably recommend moving on to Debian after you've learned a bit) but Ubuntu is Linux's gateway drug; it's the easiest Linux distro for a new user out there.Mint which is based on Ubuntu might be slightly easier as it comes with Flash and other tid bits already loaded. But yeah, Debian is really stable and secure. I use the XFCE desktop which is very efficient, uses little resources and looks and behaves like the Mac operating system (OSX is it?).
I don't agree with this. Windows used to be better but there is no longer any difference except you won't get a virus doing these things on Linux.
can anyone tell me what CLASSPNP is? my laptop stops loading drivers at this point.What version of Windows do you have?
What version of Windows do you have?
Did you change anything in your computer (new or removed hardware or antivirus programs)?
after trying all the restore options, i made the massive error of just erasing EVERYTHING thinkingTry looking at the manufacturer's site, they usually have the drivers.
that the Samsung drivers would be on the disk that came with the laptop.The disk only had windows 7 on it.
Should i consider running windows 8?I don't know, I haven't tried it yet, I don't like the "start screen" that replaces the "start menu" (a silly idea, there was nothing wrong with the start menu), but from what I read (I just finished reading a book about Windows 8) it has some new features that could have helped in a situation like this. It also loads the anti-virus before any other non-system software, so it's more likely to catch virus than previous versions.
I have recently installed a M570 Logitech gaming mouse (Wireless) too my system, I have been using it for sometime and then on January 10TH 2013, my system went crazy.
I have contacted Logitech, Have written to MS Support and even tried restore points, nothing seems too work, I can not cut & paste with right click mouse button, My Control panel doesn't display option for mouse for setting advance button issues and my internet Thumbnail Icon isn't the same as it was before.
I have been trying to rectify this issue for over a week and am having no luck.
"Any ideas about what has happened with my PC?"
Very frustrating and I am getting pretty fed up with this issue.
If there is anything I can do that I haven't thought of, would be great, one more thing, I have no option for backing up PC so can't reboot with service Pkg's, really a mind bender for me as too what comes next.
1WW
... my internet Thumbnail Icon isn't the same as it was before.That is suspicious, what icon does it show now?
Could be an IRQ conflict.
Locating files like this can be a problem, but you should find them either in 'C/Windows/Temp' or sometimes in IE 'temporary files' or 'downloaded prog files' which is also where you will find cookies etc.
Have you tried the Device Manager in the Control Panel?
Seems something has been wiped which it needs in order to do a full 'uninstall'. If you could find this & put it back where it was you can just uninstall & re-install it.
As a rule when connecting stuff to my PC i first see if Windows finds it & can run it, before using 'install' software that's provided, and only then IF it askes for the files (normally it wants the 'inf.*' file that is the 'install' command on the CD)
Hope this helps, i'm by no means a computer expert :(
Any ideas of how I can locate target for the downloaded program for SetPoint? I have tried several different search operations, doesn't pull up anything associated with downloaded software from Logitech.
ETA: "Does the keyboard have function keys too allow someone to cut and paste and use as a precursor to the mouse right click function? And if so, does anyone have the cipher for what each key does?"Keyboard short-cuts: <ctrl> C = copy, <ctrl> X = cut, <crtl> V = paste.
I have a printer and can use this method for the mean time, but have some very intriguing information I cannot post due to current PC issues.
1WW
ETA: "Does the keyboard have function keys too allow someone to cut and paste and use as a precursor to the mouse right click function? And if so, does anyone have the cipher for what each key does?"As mentioned above:
This does not "look" like an IRQ (interrupt request) issue, unless there is another device that is not working.
And, for what it is worth: ALL peripheral devices use the IRQ structure in the machine, this is the ONLY way they can communicate with your system. Polling of devices on today's machines would likely render the system completely useless.
Please note: I too am not a computer expert, just a retired software engineer. (well I tell everybody I'm not an expert anyway
God luck.
Looks like you're in good hands, freind 8)
BTW my other PC has no less than 5 devices all using IRQ 9 :o
It gets a bit cranky now & then, but basically everything works, but then I'm running W2K prof on there, which is one of the most reliable Windoze systems....
Thank you all so much for all the advice, I am still having issues, but will give these options a try. I wish there was a way to hold such website based software companies accountable for such dilemmas, it is perfectly clear, that if this type of situation would have arose with in description , I would have avoided the upgrade entirely.
My system is a dell XP professional, had a friend help me get the system going that was a tech , accidentally installed XP home edition instead, have all the Professional Service packs for Professional now, maybe should reformat anyways to get other professional options that I don't have any more. Not sure what to do, will try these other options first, and as for the Tech that it required to fix the problem, cumulatively, you guy's are all geniuses compared to my knowledge, "Group Hugs!!" :P LOL
Won't give up, but will have to think about upgrades more intensely from now on. My M570 Logitech mouse only came with USB wireless connector, no discs too install anything, received an emailoffering me the update from logitech, thought it would be beneficial, guessed wrong.
With Great Respect for all of you,
1WW
now windows is trying to run custom hardware with generic driversYes, that could be it..
I went into the registry for program files, and there is a NTSF file that keeps coming up. It is also categorized as a 'Power Shell' I have no Net work sharing that I personally initiated for this too have happened. I have tried to run C:/FORMAT, but this does not allow the PC to accept the Command, I have tried from Boot Menu to Reboot using CD-ROM Restore disc and it doesn't recognize the device.
Can you execute "msconfig.exe"?
If you can, then you can tell Windows that the next boot should be a "safe mode" boot. You also have many options in msconfig to help you try to solve the problem.
Got to be very careful in there. you could easily accidentally turn off something that will no longer allow it to boot period. Only modify the startup files or you may run into trouble in there.That's why I am starting just with the safe mode option. :)
Man! 1WorldWatcher! That is a list of faults!
Can you even reboot and hit F8 on reboot to get a boot menu?
Then you can start Windows in Safe mode?
Sounds like some major virus has screwed your install :(
Without an origional windows CD restoring this will be difficult to say the least. It sounds like windows is corrupted and likely badly fragmented. IF you can get into the diagnostic screens you may try running disk defragmenter which might reassign files to their proper locations and restore some functionality. Then run scandisk and reboot. This may only fix some of the issues I'm afraid. You might also be able to do this through SAFEMODE by pressing F8 while windows is just about to start it's boot sequence. It will load the basics and might give you more functionality in there to do what you need to do. The last resort option is to find another copy of windows XP PRO or higher and either install it using a dual-boot option or wipe the drive and do a fresh install. Whatever it is I would recommend a low level format and flush it out completely. To do this you will need a windows CD and re-write the file allocation tables to the drives. (If you have no windows CD available there is always torrent sites as absolute last ditch effort). Although I don't recommend pirated software sometimes it is easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission in that if this is not for a home business they likely will offer to sell you a legit copy at a reduced price. They did this for for my father in-law all he had to do was tell them his legit copy was destroyed and gave them the old OEM key as proof he in fact owned one. They let him purchase it with credit card cheaper than he could have bought it in the stores.
This power shell would be for windows power saving features like turning off hard drives after 30 minutes etc. not likely for networking. Also C:/FORMAT is not the correct DOS command to wipe the drive. Your close though. it should look like this: [ C:/FORMAT C: ]
That's why I am starting just with the safe mode option. :)
I also know that it's easy to deactivate something that is needed, I did that once with the mouse driver and once with the keyboard driver, using Autoruns. ;D
Thanks Ellirium, will try that command in "Safe Mode" and see if it works (Is this through the 'RUN' option Ellirium or command prompt?), one thing is for sure, money is not available for me as of right now, Damn insurance companies!!
1WW
Just make a bootable USB drive with Linux Mint on it. Get rid of Windows and you can stop worrying about the virus and actually use your PC. I don't even have a virus checker installed on my system. I only need to scan files I post on here to protect you guys. :)
This is actually during the boot sequence. From cold boot right after the BIOS screen is done loading and it is switching from the BIOS screen to where windows begins to load you must be quick and just keep hitting F8 before the start screen comes up to access another menu where you can enter safe mode. If you miss it windows will boot and you must redo the procedure until you get it up. There is only a window of a few seconds.
What is the size of this DL and where is it located via the web? I don't know what Linux exactly is, and I do have good OTC software for Virus and the lot, but am unfamiliar with Linux other than discussions here with you guy's.It is a free operating system that basically does what Windows does, but is much more stable. It is a version of Linux that is designed so that people used to Windows will be comfortable with it as it behaves and looks like Windows. It runs normally without much input from the user (old Linux versions rarely did).
1WW
http://www.linuxmint.com/
The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use.
Started in 2006, Linux Mint is now the 4th most widely used home operating system behind Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS and Canonical's Ubuntu.
Some of the reasons for the success of Linux Mint are:
It works out of the box, with full multimedia support and is extremely easy to use.
It's both free of cost and open source.
It's community-driven. Users are encouraged to send feedback to the project so that their ideas can be used to improve Linux Mint.
Based on Debian and Ubuntu, it provides about 30,000 packages and one of the best software managers.
It's safe and reliable. Thanks to a conservative approach to software updates, a unique Update Manager and the robustness of its Linux architecture, Linux Mint requires very little maintenance (no regressions, no antivirus, no anti-spyware...etc).
Another thing I would like to add to this dilemma is, I can't even remove or discard PM's from PRC website area? I have no idea what is causing this either, but it was the same time this all started to happen to my PC. "Any ideas on this people?"What do you mean? YOu mean you can't delete them?
Just make a bootable USB drive with Linux Mint on it. Get rid of Windows and you can stop worrying about the virus and actually use your PC. I don't even have a virus checker installed on my system. I only need to scan files I post on here to protect you guys. :)
My system is a dell XP professional, had a friend help me get the system going that was a tech , accidentally installed XP home edition instead, have all the Professional Service packs for Professional now, maybe should reformat anyways to get other professional options that I don't have any more.
I have recently installed a M570 Logitech gaming mouse (Wireless) too my system, I have been using it for sometime and then on January 10TH 2013, my system went crazy.
I have contacted Logitech, Have written to MS Support and even tried restore points, nothing seems too work, I can not cut & paste with right click mouse button, My Control panel doesn't display option for mouse for setting advance button issues and my internet Thumbnail Icon isn't the same as it was before.
I have been trying to rectify this issue for over a week and am having no luck.
"Any ideas about what has happened with my PC?"
Very frustrating and I am getting pretty fed up with this issue.
If there is anything I can do that I haven't thought of, would be great, one more thing, I have no option for backing up PC so can't reboot with service Pkg's, really a mind bender for me as too what comes next.
1WW
It is a free operating system that basically does what Windows does, but is much more stable. It is a version of Linux that is designed so that people used to Windows will be comfortable with it as it behaves and looks like Windows. It runs normally without much input from the user (old Linux versions rarely did).
(http://www.linuxmint.com/pictures/screenshots/nadia/mate.png)
It is no use to you though unless you can burn a CD or USB Pen Drive or something,.
http://www.linuxmint.com/
Have a read. A lot of people are scared of trying Linux as they think they will not be able to do what they can now. However, I have never wanted Windows back and hate it now. I also don't have to worry about viruses and stuff. ;)
This is likely something to do with the logitech setpoint software. I recently had a logitech MX500 mouse do nearly the same thing and ended up getting rid of the mouse completely. Uninstall all logitech setpoint software and use a different mouse with just the drivers installed. There also may be a wireless phone or other device interfering with the mouse signal. Switch to a directly wired mouse and try that.
Have you managed to boot Windows again? If so, turn off remote access to Windows before you do anything else.
Yes, this is when things went Arye for sure. I cannot allocate the Logitech Wireless setpoint software on my PC, so not sure if it DL or not, but was the beginning of the beginning for sure Ellirium.
I have tried to reconnect original Dell Mouse that came with PC, it still does not have the right click options available too me, but, I also didn't uninstal Logitech stuff. I have a Wireless headset from Logitech and the Mouse (Wireless) is Logitech as well.
These are the only 2 Logitech devices I have connected to the PC at this time, oh wait, I also have a Gaming Joystick that I installed as well, it is an Attack3 Logitech product. Forgot all about this device. So, remove all Logitech software from PC then Ellirium, or just Mouse stuff? Should mention that all devices are USB compatible PNP connections, so, "What next?"
And thanks for you patience, it was done by an inexperienced operator as you had said Ellirium..LOL :-[ ::) :P ;)
1WW
I am a bit of a gamer Pim, but not as much as before, still would like to be able to keep that option available, get a feather once in a blue moon to game, you know, Oldman child!! LOL :PThen remove the drivers and see if you can rescue Windows. What a nightmare lol
Well 1st step is to uninstall ALL logitech software for the time being...this can always be put back in later...1st thing we need to do is get the OS to work properly.
Is your Dell mouse a USB mouse or does it use the mouse poert?
Also does the wireless one use the same? I'll need to know this.
Then remove the drivers and see if you can rescue Windows.
What a nightmare lol
Ok so at this point we need to go into your device manager and check for hardware issues...specifically looking for mouse and USB related problems. Since you can't right click...go into control panel and select SYSTEM icon. Then click on the HARDWARE tab at the top. From here you can select the device manager. Scroll down and look for your mouse and see if it is being recognized by the system. Keep scrolling down and see if there are any yellow exclamation marks on anything in the list.
I am thinking at this point there is something wrong with the USB interface and not so much the mouse specifically. This might be related to the power management stuff you were looking at.
The HID one is the USB mouse. What version of windows and what sevice pack? Windows home ed.?
What model of computer do you have? I'll see if I can figure out what settings you need enabled in the BIOS.
If you can download some Linux and burn it to a CD/DVD then it would be a good way of knowing if the problem is from the drivers or from the hardware, because if everything works in Linux then it's "just" a drivers problem and the hardware is working as it should. :)Yes, you can run it as a live cd and if it works I'm afraid that you need Windows re-installing.
Yes, you can run it as a live cd and if it works I'm afraid that you need Windows re-installing.
If the PC can connect to the web than unless it is a brand new or legacy pc it will likely work. There is no deed to install the Linux on the HD. I can look up the hardware on a linux site for you if you are going to try it. My logitech keyboard is running fine on linux.
I think your hunch that it is a USB issue is right. Normally the basic mouse drivers for a standard USB optical mouse would still be working even with the Logitech ones installed. So if both mice are USB and neither work that is a clue. Try a different USB device and see if that works....
Ok Ellirium and the rest of you helping here, will definitely be saving that Manual, never had one with this PC, was lost in the shuffle, and always wanted one.. ;)
Will go and try these ideas, then will hopefully be back online post haste, Thanks againg for all your peoples help. It is a very frustrating situation, as I am sure you know.
1WW
Thanks Ellirium, will try that command in "Safe Mode" and see if it works (Is this through the 'RUN' option Ellirium or command prompt?), one thing is for sure, money is not available for me as of right now, Damn insurance companies!! >:(
Linux Mint is the Linux Operating system with a desktop that looks like Windows (MATE, which is an updated gnome). I think it has office programs and web browser (Firefox) etc out of the box too.
Can it handle Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop?It has LibreOffice., GIMP and a reader which all do the same thing and handle the same file types
I think we may be giving too much information at the same time to 1Worldwatcher, so I will stop for now. :)
It has LibreOffice., GIMP and a reader which all do the same thing and handle the same file types
It has LibreOffice., GIMP and a reader which all do the same thing and handle the same file typesTranslation: Office files - it depends, Photoshop files - not really, Acrobat files - yes. ;D
yeah no sh!t :P
No one told him that formatting c drive will wipe out all info. I suppose everyone assumed he knew that but since he asked where to type that command in RUN or command prompt) and said he was trying to reset factory defaults using format, my guess would be he DOESN'T know it would wipe the drive
Translation: Office files - it depends, Photoshop files - not really, Acrobat files - yes. ;DThe solution is to save as generic formats like jpg whatever prog you use you use. We should never be tied to one companies own file type IMO.
The solution is to save as generic formats like jpg whatever prog you use you use.Try that with an image made from several layers, including text layers, and embedded colour profiles. GIMP is supposed to open PSD images, but it only "understands" part of the information, so I cannot consider it compatible with Photoshop.
The solution is to save as generic formats like jpg whatever prog you use you use.
Ensure you can install as many of the OEM Dell drivers as you need BEFORE updating to SP2 or 3 to ensure that these are known to windows before it tries and configures itself around a generic failsafe mode because it can't ID your hardware. ;)
One thing I may add, I can cut in paste with in my home screen area, but once I access the internet, it no longer works and no longer can run right click operations via mouse, this is not an issue of the Control Panel, because there are no internet options available there, just as my whole format has changed for the Internet Explorer Icon, I can't even cut from Home area and paste with in IE so, may have to go to the Doctor after all.Do you have an alternative browser installed? Does it still not work with Opera, Chrome or Firefox? Install one and try it.
Frustrating to say the Least...... >:(
okay so
what version of windows do you have and how are you posting now?
This is what I need to see... this is a current log on my PC
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 4:34:20 PM, on 3/31/2013
Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.19088)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 6\Monitor.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG2013\avgui.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Pale Moon\palemoon.exe
C:\Program Files\Pale Moon\plugin-container.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerPlugin_11_6_602_171.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerPlugin_11_6_602_171.exe
C:\Program Files\Pidgin\pidgin.exe
C:\Program Files\Thumbs7\Thumbs.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HiJackThis.exe
O2 - BHO: Advanced SystemCare Browser Protection - {BA0C978D-D909-49B6-AFE2-8BDE245DC7E6} - C:\PROGRA~1\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 6\BrowerProtect\ASCPlugin_Protection.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG_UI] "C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG2013\avgui.exe" /TRAYONLY
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Advanced SystemCare 6] "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 6\ASCTray.exe" /AutoStart
O23 - Service: Advanced SystemCare Service 6 (AdvancedSystemCareService6) - IObit - C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 6\ASCService.exe
O23 - Service: AVGIDSAgent - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG2013\avgidsagent.exe
O23 - Service: AVG WatchDog (avgwd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG2013\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: IMF Service (IMFservice) - IObit - C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\IMFsrv.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (nvsvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Windows\system32\nvvsvc.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Check Point Software Technologies LTD - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
O23 - Service: XAudioService - Conexant Systems, Inc. - C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\xaudio.exe
--
End of file - 2090 bytes
I can't cut & Paste to put it here Zorgon, this is the issue.
Have you tried using the keyboard commands to cut and paste?
If not you can simply email me the log file
I don't understand, does Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V work, doing a copy and a paste, respectively?
One thing I may add, I can cut in paste with in my home screen area, but once I access the internet, it no longer works and no longer can run right click operations via mouse, this is not an issue of the Control Panel, because there are no internet options available there, just as my whole format has changed for the Internet Explorer Icon, I can't even cut from Home area and paste with in IE so, may have to go to the Doctor after all.
Frustrating to say the Least......
1WW
See if you can go to this site (http://sys-talk.blogspot.pt/2009/04/clip-board-not-working-in-windows-xp.html) and click on the "Download" on the last sentence of the second paragraph.
That program will show you if there's some program blocking the use of the clipboard.
Sorry to do this guys but....
Bill, would you please install Firefox or Opera. It could be a malware interacting with internet explorer. It probably isn't but it's worth a try surely?
Very strange indeed...got me scratching my head. :-\
I use Spybot Search and destroy to get rid of nasties my antivirus doesn't find.
http://www.safer-networking.org/mirrors/ (http://www.safer-networking.org/mirrors/)
This snoops out trojans, keyloggers...the whole 9 yards. It also comes with a registry locker so that any offending programs need your permission to write to the registry. I have used this for many years and it has served me well.
Thanks Ellirium, Would be useful, if I could DL it for use.... LOL :PIt looks like you have a malware issue mate.
Will have too be patient for now, but, "Z"s idea does come to mind!!! Ha ha ha!!! :o
It looks like you have a malware issue mate.
If you have updated your antivirus and antispyware software and run them AND your system is STILL deteriorating then it is faulty or malicious software. You have no choice but to wipe hard drive if I'm right.....
It is the fact that functions on your system are dropping out one by one that makes me suspicious it is likely malware. Is there anything stored on you HD that you can't live without? If so you could store it on a cloud site?
Zorgon
I have a single HD system My friend, have other HD laying around, just never really had the need to have more than one HD on my System, try to keep this one clean, though having multiple ones may have been the way to go, that is if I can figure out how to connect another HD to my PC... They are all different Manufacturer's!! ::)
:-[ :P LOL
But you say you cannot access DOS commands... DOS commands are on the motherboard, in the bios chips. They have to be or you wouldn't be able to load a new hard driveNo access BIOS! FFS :o
Installing a HD is easy you just have to set the jumpers. It matters not the manufacture, Bur if you cannot access the bios DOS commands by pressing F8 on bootup then you may have a board issue.
As for the MS-DOS thing, I can get it too pull up Zorgon through Safe mode in reboot F8 Function, but it shows all the NTSF stuff and networking crap, could it be the Power Shell program then?
Yes, this is why I went into registry too see if something caught my eye, unfortunately, was nothing there. As for the loss of functions one by one, that isn't really the case. When this first started, I couldn't even get logged on to the PC. I then went through OS and rectified by restoring to an early date or time, this worked to get me back on, bu the issues started back in January , 12TH, to be exact after having to get a newer browser version of Internet Explorer for Inception Radio Network. This was something that really started the issues. I have since then gone and cleaned those things up, but with the Inception Radio thing, you had to log in or on Twitter account, now Twitter says that I signed up as an App, not a PC user, still haven't heard anything from them as of yet, but am working on it.
When I am on the NET, my tool bar does not show my "Fav's" available and can't un-collapse the venue for the information stored there, I cannot access click link accounts for such things as DL and direct view. The address bar allows me to cut but I cannot paste from cut, not even with in the home screen, but with in the Home screen, right click functions work normally, I can create PDF withimages from personal files, but can't attach such files with Email or share with in Forums or chat areas as you already know.
I have strong confidence it is either in the setting's being reconfigured or it is with in the HD program files that I can't allocate for removal. I have no MSDOS for formatting on reboot option, and when I do click in safe mode, it pulls up a whole slew of C: registries that are NTSF and Networking gibberish. I have Networking available on my PC, but I never activated it, I never have my Remote to share on, and have checked that every time I log onto the PC because of what had happened with "Z" and the Skype thing, so very vigilant about that any more.
Not sure what too make of it thus far. Just frustrating, too say the least. Have stuff I want to discuss that I have researched, requires me to be able to post Videos, Pic's and quoted Text for extrapolation on these finds and research. Bum's me out for sure.
Does 1WW have a F@*king Windows XP CD or not? If so why are we still pissing about like this? ::)
Viruses, Malware etc rarely effect drives other that the c driveMany modern virus spread through USB connected drives, to take advantage of the popular thumb drives (or whatever they call them).
But, using reboot and trying to repair won't allow me it gives a message that this version of Windows must be done in reboot MS-DOS program during start up, That is where I am trying to repair it, I am there, and I still get the same message, every time, no matter how many times I try.I think something like that happened to me some months ago, while reinstalling Windows on my sister's computer. The problem was a bad CD, when I tried a new one it worked.
Sorry you are so Aggravated Pim, but you should be hearing me!! LOL I a have a Windows Recovery CD, "YES!"
But, using reboot and trying to repair won't allow me it gives a message that this version of Windows must be done in reboot MS-DOS program during start up, That is where I am trying to repair it, I am there, and I still get the same message, every time, no matter how many times I try.
And "Yes" 'Z' I know what Ms-DOS screen looks like, I just can't get it pulled up in normal format, it keeps bring up C: registry with NTSF and Networking crap from the registry.....
I remain skeptical this is a virus but I must remain open to the idea..
Sorry you are so Aggravated Pim, but you should be hearing me!! LOL I a have a Windows Recovery CD, "YES!" But, using reboot and trying to repair won't allow me it gives a message that this version of Windows must be done in reboot MS-DOSThat was for comic effect but it is getting irritating.
BTW if anyone has a copy with code of XP Pro they don't need anymore. I could use one. I have two upgrade disks but no code anymore and one home version code on my daughters machine but no home version diskJust download a keygen for XP pro and a cracked copy of XP.
Ellirium, If it is a corrupt file then a re-install is all that is needed. You can piss about like this for another week at this rate, 1WW doesn't know how to access the BIOS by the look of it. No wonder we're getting confused.
ETA: Back up files always, then whatever the problem is in future you can wipe your HD. Personally, I'd run an operating system that is stable and let go of Windows. My PC hasn't crashed since I switched to LINUX.
My PC hasn't crashed since I switched to LINUX.My PC hasn't crashed since I learned how to use it. :P
My PC hasn't crashed since I learned how to use it. :PPerhaps that's what I'm doing right then. I don't remember it happening with Windows XP or Windows 95 either. ;D
Perhaps that's what I'm doing right then. I don't remember it happening with Windows XP or Windows 95 either. ;D
I think people do lose Windows systems occasionally to malware, admittedly mostly down to users not being careful. I won't.
I need help.You have to be a little more specific. :)
I stepped on a big pile of dog poop when I ventured into the torrent neighborhood and I'm still trying to wipe my computer free of it.
That will teach me to go beyond the knowledge I had that has surpassed me.You didn't go beyond knowledge I didn't know after I surpassed that before you pooped so I can probably help if that did.
That leads me to another question, "Should I use my Logitech Wireless mouse after reinstall is complete?" Just curious, was working fine until SetPoint crap, but thought I should ask you smart folks here.
Thanks for all your insight, is appreciated.
1WW
I NEVER install drivers.
If Windoze can't find it first, then i use option 1; let windows find it on the net, and 2; Only if that fails, instrall the driver (must be a .inf to be able to auto-load from CD, otherwise, try the .exe)
You didn't go beyond knowledge I didn't know after I surpassed that before you pooped so I can probably help if that did.
;DYes to all four. 8)
Ah,the things I do with drink in hand.
I have mostly resolved my problems,still a little cleaning up to do.
I have discovered a much better avenue in which to get movies.
Anyone ever dealt with warez?So far,so good.
Anyone ever dealt with warez?So far,so good.Frequently, since 1996. :)
HELP PLEASE
I'm having trouble embedding vids. what settings do i need to check? what could be the course?Take youtube for instance,I thought all you had to do was post from the =15245343re (an example made up) and it would appear as a stand alone screen.
I can only post the hyperlink.gutted really.seems to have only started since i had to reinstall all my drivers and reset everything.
OH and what's up with the new youtube >:( I hate it. linking everything together wanting all my details.They can sod off.give them my phone number,don't think so.
Reader Chris needs to reinstall Windows 7 Home Basic on his laptop. Just one problem: he lost his recovery discs.
A more common problem is when you need to reinstall Windows and you never had recovery discs to begin with. Few manufacturers provide them anymore, and many new PCs don't have optical drives even if they did.
Thankfully, there's a way around this. All you need is a Windows ISO file (basically the entire Windows operating system in a single container) and the free Ei.cfg Removal Utility. The latter deletes a key file inside the former, thus allowing you to install any version of Windows.
Let me explain that a bit further. Windows 7 and 8 installation discs are version-specific; they're designed to match up with your product key. That's why you can't use, say, a Windows 7 Home Premium product key to install Windows 7 Professional, even if you have a disc for the latter.
Likewise, even if Chris somehow laid hands on a Windows 7 Home Premium disc, his Home Basic license key wouldn't work. That's where Ei.cfg Removal Utility comes in: It effectively creates a "universal" Windows ISO, one that will install whatever version matches your product key.
From a high-level perspective, the process would work like this: Borrow a friend's install DVD, copy the ISO file from it to your hard drive, then run Ei.cfg. When it's done doing its thing, use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool to put that tweaked ISO on a flash drive.
Now, just boot from that flash drive and choose the version of Windows you want to install. Enter your license key and you're good to go. (Don't bother trying to sneak an upgrade; remember, your key will work only with the version of Windows that came with your PC. In Chris' case, that's Windows 7 Home Basic.)
Can't find an install disc or don't have an optical drive? There are "official" Windows 7 SP1 ISO downloads available from the Windows 7 Forums.
I need a real program that will lock in on downloads.Lock in on downloads? I don't understand what you mean. ???
Why are Dell comp so hard to bring back from the dead.I don't know, but two weeks ago I had to open a Dell laptop and it was the most difficult to open I ever saw.
I have 2 that I can not get install xp on. I can run Lenix on both.Are they new or old?
This old thing only haves 512 of ram :P
I use Linux on some computers,
So many comp going to the dump because of this.
This old thing only haves 512 of ram :PWhat's the operating system?
What's the operating system?
There is only one use (other than gold scrap) for old computersMy old computers are converted to web servers. :)
You don't know how much I wish I could just scrap these old computers :'(
I am on a limited budjet and I have to have comp axcess for my children for school.
From what I found yesterday, it looks like Firefox is the browser that uses less memory, but, from my experience, it's the one with memory leaks, so if left open for too long it starts getting more and more memory. As I never shutdown my computer, only suspend it, so, to me, that was a problem. :)
It may also be a problem if you open many tabs at the same time.
PS: you can also look at lightweight browsers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_lightweight_web_browsers). :)
Is there a most common place where most Spyware and Viruses are installed?Not really, it depends on how your computer gets the infection.
Spybot is an excellent program. I use it in conjunction with Norton and haven't had any issues even browsing sights where the antivirus warning is picking up all sorts of things.
One thing that is recommended though is to turn off your system restore. If a Trojan resides in there the antivirus may not touch it. If it is turned off, no trojan can reside there period.
Not really, it depends on how your computer gets the infection.
For example, if it gets it from an Internet site, it will probably be on your temporary Internet files (or equivalent), while if you install it along with some other software it will most likely be on that program's folder or on the Windows folder.
In cases like this I always look at Wikipedia, as they usually have a link for the site of the creator of any program they talk about.
In this case, Spybot's site is here (https://www.safer-networking.org/en/home/).
Nice find ArMaPAfter 20 years using the Internet I should know some tricks. :)
I am not sure how the original Spybot website is NOT at least on page 1 of two major search engines..unless I am missing seeing it.I don't know about other search engines, but Google sorts the results by number of pages pointing to that page, so the more popular pages appear first, even if they are not the most relevant.
http://Google search works very well :P
I simply typed in "Spybot Website"
And get THIS as results #3 says "Welcome to our NEW website" :P
Safer Networking is the proper site...here is a direct link to the free download mirrors
The top positions on the google search are usually paid ads (but they have a yellow 'ad' box beside it Sometimes these ads will disguise themselves as the real company
The top positions on the google search are usually paid ads (but they have a yellow 'ad' box beside it Sometimes these ads will disguise themselves as the real company
Search "basketball shoes" and you will see what I mean as an example
Personally I prefer IObit Malware and IObit Advanced Windows Care both free I also use their IObit Uninstall to really clean old programs
Fragmented hard drive can make your system slow...so can heat issues and power supply issues. Have you tried defragmenting?
I would guess you need a serious defragmenting. In order to maintain a healthy drive you should defragment your computer at LEAST once a month. It only takes a few fragmented files to adversely affect your entire system.
A friend just got an alienware pc with a Intel 7 and a ton of ram and windows 7 for a gaming machine.
Any tips for a good website with directions for tuning up the OS for gaming?
Thanks in advance.
A51
Russo -
Hey man thanks for the reply.
I screwed up and said windows 7 but actually he is getting windows 10.
Is the same site good for win 10 as well or should I find another one. ?
I would say yes...
http://www.blackviper.com/service-configurations/black-vipers-windows-10-service-configurations/
the link above is for the w10 version.
;)
This is one of my favorites:
http://tweakguides.com/ (http://tweakguides.com/)