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[b]The procedure entry point DdEntry1 could not be located in the dynamic link library GDI32.dll.[/b] [b]Is the error message I recieve when when loading DirectX 9c's diagnostics.[/b] [b]Thanks in advance.[/b]

I am unable to avoid putting in the www. before a website. I get a Windows Help error with a link below it saying [url]www.websiteitypedin.com[/url]. in the address bar i get a res://asudnh.dll/error.html or something along those lines. any help would be appreciated.

I need help on how I install a second Hard Drive onto my PC, I know there is a way to install XP without having to reinstall the whole thing, I'm just not sure how.

Hey - recently I've been having some problems with this new laptop which is running xp professional. The first thing I noticed was that internet explorer stopped running - I would double click it and absolutely nothing happened at all. I've tried checking all the settings in internet options, scanned …

hello, I was about to order some parts for a new computer but i wanted to double check first to make sure everything is compatible. The parts are: ASUS "A7V8X-MX SE" KM400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton", 333 FSB, 512K Cache Crucial 184 Pin …

I want to learn how to edit my registry so I can improve my performance on my computer. Can anyone give me any advise and/or how to? Thanks

I can't connect thrugh internet exporer. I use aol broadband, and it works fine, but anything that goes through internet explorer does not connect. I also can't download any updates from microsoft. I keep getting messages that say it might have something to do with proxy setting. Can anyone help?

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 20:44:49, on 27/08/2004 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\GSICON.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\dslagent.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\Desktop\New Folder\SpySweeper.exe C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\Desktop\New Folder (2)\HijackThis.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe …

I've got it; can't get rid of it. Norton directions aren't clear enough to follow. tried CWShredder instructions to no avail I use spybot & adaware I have Hijack this log is as follows: Any help is appreciated StartupList report, 8/29/2004, 9:24:12 PM StartupList version: 1.52 Started from : C:\Documents …

Hi I have a problem when I start IE there's a toolbar under my adress bar and there's a another one below with music,casino, investing ,travel, mortage and make money logo. When I click on them they send me here [url]http://srch.lop.com/search/search.cgi?affid=66&s=mortgage[/url] can you help me get rid of that here's …

THis is what i got when using hiJackthis..... ogfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 8:12:51 PM, on 8/28/04 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) MSIE: Unable to get Internet Explorer version! Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\INETSRV\INETINFO.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\WINTOOLS\WTOOLSA.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\PLUS!\VIRUSCAN\VSHWIN32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDTCW.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RPCSS.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\WINTOOLS\WSUP.EXE …

Help, I need to wipe my son's Hard drive and re-install XP pro. Well he's 13 going on 21 and he's been looking at stuff he shouldn't be even considering at his age. Would someone send me a step by step procedure for formatting and re-installing XP pro? I want …

Dear [anyone who can help me out] I'm in some serious need of help currently. I recently transfered to a large university an am now in computer virus hell. The universities network was plagued by all sorts of malware, spyware an the lot. My decent pc that never gave me …

I came across this demo of MAXX2 that I used to play under windows 95. I went to install it and it said it needed directX 5. I'm running 7. Is there any way around this? I don't play any other games so maybe I could uninstall directX7 and install …

Whenever I try to download a file from any website with internet explorer the file automatically downloads to my temporary internet folder. This is very frustrating as a window used to come up asking where I wanted to download the file to and allowing me to change the title of …

A female friend of mine spilled some peach juice on her dell laptop keyboard, not the entire keboard just about 20% of the board. It doesn't work anymore, but the computer is still fine. 1. what is that command to turn off key lock (when you jam on a bunch …

I have a dell dimension 8300 desktop and i recently had to reinstall everything and now i cannot install the network adapter for the intel pro/100 VE adapter. The driver doesnt register with my computer. I have to setup an ethernet connection to my dsl modem so i can setup …

Today when i rebooted my computer, it showed that the Window System file is missing or corrupted. And recommended me to restore it by using XP cd. I tried to boot from XP Pro CD, the screen shows, as usual, a blue screen for loading files... However, after the loading, …

I am unable to open any of my secured sites. I'm not too sure what happened, but as fo about a week ago, i am unable to get into my credit card accounts, bank account, etc via the internet. I can get to the main page, but as soon as …

Hi everyone, I've had a run in with the bridge.dll spyware and I heard this was the place to come for fixin it. I've run the latest adaware, virus scans etc. to clear it up as best I can, but I still get the "run.dll" pop-up when I start up. …

I just ordered a new motherboard and I wanted to know if I can just plug in the old hard drive and it will work? I heard somewhere that you wont be able to just plug in the hard drive but I dont know, thanks

My AV software detected a trojan in C:\System Volume Information\.restore{F2681A7D-91E5-401A-AC8B-01535799DC0}1RP220\A0059613.EXE but access to this file is denied to me & my AV software. Is there any way to fix it? I can't seem to find the name of it now.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 9:17:26 PM, on 8/26/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\w32usb2.exe C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe C:\PROGRA~1\VERIZO~1\SUPPOR~1\SMARTB~1\MotiveSB.exe C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\DVDAudio\CTDVDDet.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTHELPER.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\winprocessor.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\Systmesy.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\syscfg32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\Microsoftx.exe …

Hi there can a dead hard drive be revived in any way. evry time the machine is booting it says invalid system disc replace the correct one. any comments?

Hi Everybody I'm new to here.. The problem is this: I want to change my windowME to windowXp .. but i don't know what to do.. I don't have a CD for installing XP but can i do it over the internet or something else like the Dell support.. I …

Drivivng me nuts!! Trying to go into my banking details, renew a domain name, renew my anti-virus and other similar areas I was getting diverted to a spy-ware search-page, so I ran AdAware and Spybot which removed this but now when I try to access banking info I get the …

Anyone know what this People On Page thing is? It always shows up on my Ad-aware scan, but won't go away. Could it have something to do with my IE not working right?

Hello there! Thanks for coming to this thread! As some of you know I have been having trouble with a virus lately which was causing my computer to do the strangest things. When I restarted I had a program called "reboot" in my startup menu which what I think was …

How do i clean aboutblank thing? i got the hijack this log attached. thanks! Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 6:27:57 PM, on 8/26/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\TYPELIB.DLL:rmzdo C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe …

In one identity, IE6 will not download files? Works OK in another identity. :mad:

I'm running Window 2000 Pro. I have a 3com ethernet card installed and it's showing up in the device manager, but also in the device manager i'm seeing that the drivers aren't loaded for the ethernet controller. I've uninstalled both devices and reloaded them and i still can't get online. …

Ok guys, i don't need help or anything....... Im just writing this to warn you about some bad things I've heard about Service Pack 2 for Win XP. One of my relatives works at Boeing and she's been asking some of the tech agents at her work about the SP. …

Here is the log file from hijack this,.. please advise what I should check off and what I shuold do? My desktop is gone is has Warning Your in Danger a htlm file on file://C:\WINDOWS\Web\desktop.html I can't get rid of it.. GRRRR Please help. Thanks in advance... -Artchess

For weeks I have been trying to reset my IE home page from About:Blank, which moved in on me, with no luck. I am a bit of a rookie when it comes to this and am in serious need of help.

Ok, very odd........... whenever im browsing through the unanswered threads part of this site...... McAfee V-Shield brings up a "TROJAN PROGRAM FOUND." Theres actually two of them but i'll explain this one first. The first warning says that the downloaded file is SEARCH[43].HTML and the trojan name is Exploit-URLSpoof.gen it …

Hey Yall. Well, Im running Win XP Pro on my laptop and i was browsing thru the Local Security Settings. I came accross one titled "ACCESS THIS COMPUTER FROM THE NETWORK" I clicked it and theres a box inside the menu that comes up to add people who can access …

Hey guys, It seems I am having a little trouble with windows, I am running XP. When I try to shut down I get the error message that the RUNDLL32 file will not close down. Please tell me what I need to do to get the issue fixed! Thanks, Amanda …

Hello everyone! Glad I found this board!! I am going nuts with 2 problems I am having. Problem 1: I cannot open links on forums or anywhere!! When I click on a link nothing happens. Problem 2: When I click on (START) then (Search for files and folders) nothing happens. …

Hello, This is my first post on here, but I see that you have a few other people that you've helped in my predicament. I can not use IE, add printers, use windows explorer, or open control panel. I can use everything (except printers of course) inside of Safe Mode. …

Ok, today I bought a Radeon 9600 XT to replace my old Radeon 9200SE, I turned off my computer, stuck it in and turned the computer on. The computer was running fine, the monitor and keyboard turned on. However, then I turned off the computer and installed a CD Drive …

One of friends use windows xp ... and the problem is that when he starts his pc ... no application can start ... saying windows workstation is shutting down . couldnot initialize application. what is the problem ?

I would like to know why my freshly installed slipstreamed xp w/ service pack 2 takes so much time to load up when i turn the computer on. Firstly, it comes up with this white loading bar which takes about 3/4 of a minute, then it comes up with the …

For some reason while i'm playing an online game my computer will completely shutdown. I've added fans galore to everything to allow it to run cool thinking it was overheating, but to no avail. I've even switched out powersupplies but that does no good. The computer ran good for a …

Hi everyone. I just finished recording an English assignment and a have a serious problem! Before i get to the prob, heres wat happended. I used Nero Wave Editor to record and edit the whole thing. Then i saved the file as a .wav . To my dismay, when i …

Not sure if this is the right board but yesterday I've been having problems with my computer, I thought it would be the monitor cuz when I turn on the hard drive, the monitor and the modem, the screen comes out black, as if I haven't turned on the monitor …

Dear guys, I have this problem "Server not found or DNS Error" which I couldn't resolve even though I have tried the methods suggested by many. I have to refresh my IE6 constantly for the webpages to show up. I believe depending on the HijackThis log, every individual needs different …

Description: Compaq Presario 5320US, XP home edition, using Compaq 12X Ide CDRW drive. This user complained that the cdrw drawer will not open and that the front led light stays on. I checked the drive and the drawer is indeed jammed firmly inside the drive and it refuses to open. …

Hi I have scoured the various articles to solve this problem but no-one else seems to have the same degree of difficulty (i.e no internet access at all). I run Win XP and currently cannot access the internet at all although my ISP tells me I am "visible" via my …

Hi Guys I have read the forums and tried to fix my pc based on similar problems listed, but still having problems. Please can you check my hijack this log. I can't seem to get rid of O2 - BHO: (no name) - {855C4319-681C-92DA-BA91-F3931A800568} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\iphx.dll. It keeps reinventing itself?? …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 1:37:05 PM, on 8/27/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\mswin.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\Rscmpt.exe C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\GSICON.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\dslagent.exe C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ossproxy.exe …