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The laptops NIC does not see the wireless network? Have you made sure network 'broadcasting' is enabled within the routers settings? Once you can see the WLAN and successfully ping the router from the laptop, it should be simply a matter of joining the LAN through entering the correct encryption …

You have a couple of options here: The most obvious would be to configure the router to block Internet access for specific LAN IP's, whilst still allowing resource sharing over the LAN. Another way if the router wont allow the above scenerio, would be to misconfigure TCP/IP settings on the …

[QUOTE=Lordbob99;654261]Hi i have a major problem, it started yesterday completely randomly. [/QUOTE] what have you done dude??? Can you think back to when it began... Installed any new software or added any new hardware devices before the issue occurred? Downed any new files that you shouldnt have? When things happen …

I guess AOL is your email service. Hum; I would rethink this and move my email account to the ISP. AOL won the hearts of the Internet with free distribution of client software. There current advertising is very persuasive. Personally, I would never subscribe to AOL, when there are many …

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A couple of infections still remain so i would like you to complete the following steps as closely as possible: Please print out, or copy this page you are reading now to Notepad since you [b] CAN NOT[/b] have any of browsers open while you are fixing this and try …

Besides a couple of 'unknown' applications that i dont recognize as nasty and a few 'unkown' processes which seems ok to me, i cant see anything in your logs? Do you know what these are? C:\Program Files\RAM Def\ramdef.exe C:\Windows\system32\qpijvqti.exe C:\Users\Dave\Desktop\f-bot.exe That executable in system32 worries me a bit but ive …

Download a copy of HijackThis and save it to your desktop in a folder. Do a scan and save the HijackThis logfile. Do not remove anything. Post your log file here. Link to HijackThis: [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/Trend_Micro_HijackThis_d5554.html[/url] Regards

This sort of error can be caused by a few things including uninstalling software or running a disk or registry cleaner inadvertantly. Usually you can replace lost .dll files but i cant seem to find this particular one anywhere and i am not familiar with it. I guess this leaves …

Your log looks clean so you should disable chkdsk from scanning c:/ at windows bootup. Since your running XP, to do this open the command prompt (start/run and type command) When the command prompt window opens type the command: [B]chkntfs /x c:[/B] Hit enter and reboot your computer

OK good! Now send me a HJT file so i can see whats still running. Download a copy of HijackThis and save it to your desktop in a folder. Do a scan and save the HijackThis logfile. Do not remove anything. Post your log file here. Link to HijackThis: [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/Trend_Micro_HijackThis_d5554.html[/url]

thekashyap is right.....also remember that when buying RAM for your existing mobo, correct compatibility is also of upmost importance! Some mobo's are very fussy about what manufacturing brands they will accept (let alone technical specs) Good Luck

What exactly happens when you say it wont power up? Do you hear any fans or hard drives spinning up, any beep codes but no monitor signal or just plain old nothing? No lights, no sounds, nothing?

Try turning off the laptop. remove the battery and all other power sources to it. Then hold down the start button for around 10 seconds or so. Replace the power source and reboot. This is called a hard reset and will help to disable any charge left on the mobo …

I need to know whats running on the system. Download a copy of HijackThis and save it to your desktop in a folder. Do a scan and save the HijackThis logfile. Do not remove anything. Post your log file here. Link to HijackThis: [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/Trend_Micro_HijackThis_d5554.html[/url] Myself, crunchie or another member will …

It should be plastered on the side of your case! If you still have the OS installed, use this software to reveal it stored in your registry: [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/Magical_Jelly_Bean_Keyfinder_d2612.html[/url]

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Lets see if any registry corruption within the OS may be inhibiting browser usage. Download a copy of HijackThis and save it to your desktop in a folder. Do a scan and save the HijackThis logfile. Do not remove anything. Post your log file here. Link to HijackThis: [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/Trend_Micro_HijackThis_d5554.html[/url]

Have you got enough space on the FreeAgent external to hook it up to the Gateway desktop (via USB) and copy the data you need of its internal drive? Once this is done, then you could reconnect the FreeAgent to the lappy and copy the required data to its HDD …

Download a copy of HijackThis and save it to your desktop in a folder. Do a scan and save the HijackThis logfile. Do not remove anything. Post your log file here. Link to HijackThis: [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/Trend_Micro_HijackThis_d5554.html[/url] Myself or another member will take a look at whats running on your system!

Word of advice: Never keep important data on a flash drive only without backing it up somewhere else....these things are notoriously unreliable and can fail at anytime. They should only be used for data transfer from one host to another! Sounds like yours has bitten the dust. If it wont …

Each host that you connect to the router must have matching settings to those of the router in terms of IP address range, Subnet and Workgroup. Check that the XP machines settings match those configured at the gateway (router) in terms of the 3area's listed above. Also make sure that …

Have you set your bios to boot from the install disc?

I agree with jbennet in that its most likely a software issue involving a buggy driver! The easiest way to determine this and pinpoint the offender is to run the crash dump files through a debugging tool. Firstly, find the dump files you need - it will either be c:\windows\memory.dmp …

Your upgrade in DSL connection should not change anything with regards to your LAN settings if thats what you mean! The song remains the same - Led Zepplin Accept that your download speed will be quicker and pages will load faster etc etc as any change in your ISP plan …

Thats because there's no driver installed for the device. The news probably gets worse, i cant seem to locate a vista compatible driver for the Media-Tech MT-386 whilst having a fish around here: [url]http://www.media-tech.pl/serwis.php?section=drivers&by_os=VISTA[/url] Did the mic come with a vista compatible driver disc supplied? If the hardware manufacturer hasnt …

Have you been using a reg cleaner or other type of file cleaner? 2 words dude 'System Restore'. You haven't listed your OS but i will assume that your using XP. See if it helps at all! [url]http://www.datarecovery.com.sg/data_recovery/system_restore.htm[/url]

If you can use these accounts from other computers outside your LAN at home then at least we know that its not an issue with the dedicated server, its got to be something on your host at home thats blocking transmission. Could it be that your firewall/router is blocking port …

Did you uninstall your old (original) AV first?

Download a copy of HijackThis and save it to your desktop in a folder. Do a scan and save the HijackThis logfile. Do not remove anything. Post your log file here. Link to HijackThis: [url]http://castlecops.com/zx/Merijn/hijackthis.zip[/url] I will look at it later or another staff member will help to diagnose your …

It may be that if you don't have encryption turned on that someone else is using your router to connect to the internet. If enough other people can see an unprotected network to use, they may be degrading your access. You can download a handy little app called Netstumbler and …

Can you boot in safe mode? If you cant boot to the OS in safe or normal mode your only choice is to boot from your install disc and perform a repair install. [url]http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/instxprepair1.htm[/url]

Yup, as cguan_77 suggests, SMTP is the outgoing mail server ..Make sure that your ISP's correct domain name is listed in the box labelled 'Outgoing mail server (SMTP). It should be the same domain name as the incoming mail server (POP3). Good Luck!

Malware is often the cause of these sorts of issues. Download a copy of HijackThis and save it to your desktop in a folder. Do a scan and save the HijackThis logfile. Do not remove anything. Post your log file here. Link to HijackThis: [url]http://castlecops.com/zx/Merijn/hijackthis.zip[/url] I will look at it …

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[QUOTE=mistical;593988] I have to make hibernation the pc and then the keybord is ok. [/QUOTE] Not sure if i understand this? Is it both the touchpad and all keyboard keys that cease to function, or only certain keys? Have you tried a hard reset by removing the battery, the AC …

Its not recommended even with real time disabled on either. Although this may help to reduce the chance of your system locking up due to both software products attempting to access the same file at the same time, the real disadvantage may lie in two incompatible products causing system performance …

Look this might be a stab in the dark, but have you tried changing the Hardware Acceleration setting in the Display tool in Control Panel from Full to none, when set at full, this can sometimes cause the stop error you recieve in Win32k.sys. Also, have you updated your XP …

Be careful what you fix within HJT......This would be my suggestion on cleaning your system: Print out or copy this page to Notepad since you will[b] CAN NOT[/b] have any of browsers open while you are fixing this and try to follow it as closely as possible taking it[b] STEP …

HJT will tell you whats running at the time of the scan..... Download a copy of HijackThis and save it to your desktop in a folder. Do a scan and save the HijackThis logfile. Do not remove anything. Post your log file here. Link to HijackThis: [url]http://castlecops.com/zx/Merijn/hijackthis.zip[/url] Lets see what …

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Yes...Vista includes support for phone activation!

Can you help us with things like, laptop specs, Operating system used, LAN topology etc. Regards

Was the mobo purchased brand new or pulled from a 'Working System'? I have experienced these symptoms on past builds and it has usually turned out to be a faulty mobo i bought second hand. My bad!

[b][color=black]‡‡Please print out or copy this page to Notepad since you will can not have any of browsers open while you are fixing this and try to follow it as closely as possible taking it step by step.[/color][/b] If you have any of the below apps installed, uninstall them and …

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A few tips you could try to see if they help, but i dont like your chances..... [url]http://www.uofr.net/~greg/hardware/laptop_power_troubleshooting/[/url]

You found a thinkpad?? ....mmm ok! You could also use a live CD of a linux distro that you can boot too, and then delete the 'SAM' file in windows system folders that holds the password hashes!

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Sometimes disks have to be intialized. It's one of these 'added features' of Microsoft OS's. Try entering the Disk Management Console from windows, Start | command prompt | DiskMgmt.msc If the disk is recognized in the bios as you say, it should be visible in here. Right click it and …