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Offline zorgon

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #210 on: April 01, 2013, 06:31:45 pm »
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 disk


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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #211 on: April 02, 2013, 05:06:06 am »
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
That was for comic effect but it is getting irritating.


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. :P

MALWARE can include software that lets jokers access your system and change settings, trojans and other nasties besides viruses.  Don't forget, someone claimed to access his system and some odd things happened a while back on Skype.  I'm not just pissing in the wind you know.  :)


1WW,  You need a boot disk.  Go into BIOS and makes sure your PC boots from the CD FIRST..... assuming you are going to repair or reinstall Windows.  Depends how many years you want to do this for lol


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.
« Last Edit: April 02, 2013, 05:10:37 am by Pimander »

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #212 on: April 02, 2013, 05:08:00 am »
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 disk
Just download a keygen for XP pro and a cracked copy of XP.

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #213 on: April 02, 2013, 03:24:41 pm »
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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.

He first needs to save what he needs. He is going to need to run FDISK and rewrite the file allocation tables and do a low level format before installing or he risks yet another corrupted install. Restore the drive to factory condition and then install your OS.

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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.

He may need to run windows to access some of the specific file types. I recommend a second drive and keep all your stuff you don't want to lose on there. Run your operating system on the main drive and your other related programs. Never fill your drive beyond 80% capacity. USB sticks and drives are not reliable enough to store any data on I find. Seen many a USB drive fail.

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #214 on: April 02, 2013, 04:09:37 pm »
My PC hasn't crashed since I switched to LINUX.
My PC hasn't crashed since I learned how to use it.  :P

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #215 on: April 02, 2013, 04:23:36 pm »
My PC hasn't crashed since I learned how to use it.  :P
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.

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #216 on: April 02, 2013, 05:06:42 pm »
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.

LOL Good one ArMaP  ;D

Jokes aside, even if you are knowledgeable with the software I have seen countless issues arise from lockups due to overheated hardware and people installing multiple toolbars and excessive applications that mess up your system faster than you can say "AUTOF#%K". Not to mention some of the overclocking utilities. Also its good to check your heatsinks and fans every so often as they usually cake up full of hair, dustbunnies, nicotine cheeses etc.  :)

I saw a $10,000 server go up in smoke, pulled off the cover and the entire thing was coated in nickel dust in a mill that shorted out the motherboard.  :P

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #217 on: April 02, 2013, 09:29:14 pm »
Am creating back up now, have to figure what happened to D: now, won't copy files only application, am getting closer, but am not a PC tech by no means.

And I a, fixing to "Factory State" then adding files with reboot options, by the way "Windows XP command is <TAB> F11 for reconfigure and HD Format 'Z' so am getting it straightened out, just didn't realise D: wasn't functioning, for some reason it won't write to disk, says it is corrupt, brand new ones, I know this for sure, so will be tomorrow sometime before I can get this rectified once and for all, hurry up and wait, go figure..LOL :P

Have to disconnect everything, Printer/scanner/copier/fax, wireles headset, Digital microscope, Camera and revert to old USB DELL mouse.

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. ;)

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #218 on: April 02, 2013, 09:56:48 pm »
I need help.
I stepped on a big pile of dog shit when I ventured into the torrent neighborhood and I'm still trying to wipe my computer free of it.
I have deleted programs,BHO's,extentions and whatever else it spread to.
I think I got most of it.
But there is still a bit of a stink going on.
Browsers are google chrome,Ie whatever latest,firefox and the latest,torch.
Running windows 8,which in my opinion,sucks big hairy meatballs.
That will teach me to go beyond the knowledge I had that has surpassed me.

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #219 on: April 03, 2013, 01:24:48 am »
I need help.
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.
You have to be a little more specific. :)

Did you try the new Windows 8 recovery system (or what they call restore, refresh and reset)?

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #220 on: April 03, 2013, 01:42:30 am »
Sorry,you have to be more specific in your answer.
I cleansed my crappy machine from the vile from torrent.

Sorry,I didn't mean to be rude.
I'm just angry now and this is not the place to vent it,nor is there any place to vent it.

I like you ArMap,you are like the light in the deep dark tunnel of hopelessness.
Oops,I need to to stop before I try the " I love you bro" thing. :-[

Peace,
K

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #221 on: April 03, 2013, 07:01:07 am »
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.

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #222 on: April 03, 2013, 02:52:04 pm »
I normally copy, then delete, C/Windows/Temp and C: My documents/ temp and C:/windows/temp internet files.

You can also flush all the cookies, that just means you will have to log in at all your favorite sites again, so keep the password book handy :P

Also, some persistent malware will install itself in the 'hive' & run from the 'startup' file. This you can acess (using windoze Manager) and see what is going to auto-start when you switch on.
Hope this helps...

P.S. If D is a separate HD you may want to check the power plug is good & tight, and check the BIOS settings (hold down F8 during boot-up??)
« Last Edit: April 03, 2013, 02:54:17 pm by PLAYSWITHMACHINES »

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #223 on: April 03, 2013, 03:09:12 pm »
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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

You can, but I would only install the drivers. 

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Re: Help for technical issues on your PC
« Reply #224 on: April 03, 2013, 03:22:53 pm »
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)

 


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