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1. See if you can change the BIOS' CD drive entry from [None] to [Auto]. You probably can't to do that in the Boot Order section of the BIOS setup, so check other likely areas such the IDE or Advanced configuration sections. 2. If the above doesn't work, open the …

The [i]original[/i] ranking system was: Junior Poster >= 0 posts Posting Whiz >= 100 posts Senior Poster >= 250 posts Guru Poster >= 500 posts But in [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread34769.html"]this thread[/url], Dani indicated that she upped the ante x10 when she redesigned the site, so you should become a Posting Whiz (or …

[QUOTE=ClassAustralia]What I found was that something had written in a registry file that loaded the thing from the web location.[/QUOTE]Not quite, but you're on the right track. The Registry entry you posted doesn't actually tell Windows or IE to [i]load[/i] any file(s) from the malicious website, but it [i]does [/i]make …

Regedit.[i]com[/i] is not a valid Win XP executable, and is usually the component of an infection; the legit filename is regedit.[i]exe[/i]. Although I see no signs of infections in your HJT log, please read the information in these two links for more information on one infection known to create a …

The name "localhost" has a special meaning in TCP/IP networking- it is an alias to the local loopback device IP of 127.0.0.1, which is present on any machine running TCP/IP regardless of operating system. As such, "localhost" should never be used as the actual computer name/hostname for any machine on …

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[QUOTE=konia]...I tried to restore settings...[/QUOTE]Are you saying that you tried the System Restore feature, or that you tried to revert the changes made by the newly-installed printer software (by uninstalling it, perhaps)?

I'd let chkdsk run its course. If that doesn't clear things up: * Does the computer boot into Safe Mode (Command prompt only) or Last Known Good Configuration? * You can try a "Repair" installation of XP. Instructions are here: [url]http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/RecoveringXP.htm#repair[/url]

Also: Open the Event Viewer utility in your Administrative Tools control panel and look through your System and Application logs for entries flagged with "Error" or "Warning" whose time-stamps coincide with the crashes. Double-clicking on such an entry will open a properties window with more detailed information on the error; …

[QUOTE=darktower]But now my frieds 80gb hhd reads as a 20gb.[/QUOTE]It does this even when properly reinstalled in the computer it originally came out of?

Thanks for the follow-up info pulsewidth16 :) I've marked this thread as solved, but please repost if that turns out not to be the case.

You've given us [i]very[/i] little information to go on; please be more specific. Details such as what exactly you are trying to accomplish, what hardware/software is involved, etc. would be quite helpful.

For the scenario you describe, you will need to configure Internet Connection Sharing (as mentioned in the link chrisbliss18 provided). Step-by-step instuctions for setting up ICS on Windows XP machines can be found [url="http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/ics_xp"]here[/url].

Funny this- here's a post (which was solved) from Experts Exchange dated 05/27/[b][i]2004[/i][/b]: [QUOTE] I'm on [url="http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_21005060.html#"]Windows XP Pro[/url] Whenever I shutdown the system, I get what appears to be a Dr Watson type error (I'm guessing). The message says that dwwin.exe failed because the system is shutting down. I …

Hi pete25, Your latest log still shows signs of infections, but the following info in your HJT log's header also shows that you are running a totally "virgin" version of Windows XP (no Service Packs, Security/Bug Fixes, etc. appear have been installed): [b] Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet …

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Your latest log is clean. Is the computer still exhibiting problems? If so, please try to give us as many specifics regading the problems as possible.

Welcome to DaniWeb :) I'm sure we can help, but you'll need to give us specific details on the problems/questions you're having in order for us to know where to begin. The more information you can give us up front, the faster we'll be able to get you up and …

[QUOTE=tholkien]...it now refuses to even start up (it refers to a dump line x)[/QUOTE]Please give us the [i]full and exact [/i]specifics of the error message, as well as telling us exactly where in the boot process the error appears. Also, give us some details on the history of the problem …

[QUOTE=redbull2689]I have disabled the LAN boot...[/QUOTE]Not entirely, it appears- the PXE spewage definitely means that the system is at least [i]trying[/i] to do a LAN boot. [QUOTE=redbull2689]...and the HDD is first boot priority and I still get nothing.[/QUOTE]Double-check that the HDD has the highest boot priority in the BIOS. If …

A few thoughts: A) You may have a corrupted Outlook folder or file; try one or both of the following: * Run the Inbox Repair Tool. A short tutorial can be found here: [url]http://www.emailaddressmanager.com/outlook/repair.html[/url] * Use the MS Office "Detect and Repair" tool: [url]http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;822238&spid=2522&sid=24[/url] B) Scan for viruses. Before doing …

Installing XP from a network share is certainly possible, but you'll at least need to build a bootable floppy disk with network support. A basic overview of one method can be found here: [url]http://www.networkcert.net/xp/install.htm#bootdisk[/url] The links in [url="http://www.google.com/search?q=%22windows+XP%22+install+%22network+boot%22&hl=en&lr=&start=0&sa=N"]this Google search[/url] have details and descriptions of the different possible methods of …

[QUOTE=prof.thakur]... it will solve most of the booting and configuration or settings problem..[/QUOTE]Unfortunately, that doesn't usually work for the problem indicated by the posted error message; the error (as chrisbliss18 has assessed) indicates a corrupt Registry hive. Because the Registry is processed so early on in the boot process, Windows …

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Hi poppaman2, As stated in [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php?faq=daniweb_policies"]our forum rules[/url], we ask that members not cross-post/double-post in the forums. Given that, we'll stick with your [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread42574.html"]original thread[/url], which you posted in the correct (Networking) forum.

Your latest log is clean. :) If you're still experiencing connection problems, the first thing to do is to [i]entirely[/i] disable the Trend Micro firewall and see if the problems disappear. If so, try uninstalling and reinstalling the product, as firewall programs do sometimes get corrupted or "confused", causing issues …

Does this happen with other media players? Have you gotten the latest WMP updates/patches? WMP has more than a few security holes which the patches address. In other words, you might have been infected by a virus or some other malicious program which is causing the abnormal behaviour.

* Right-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and choose Properties from the resulting context menu. * In the Properties window, click on the Hardware tab. * In the Hardware tab, click on hte Device Manager button. * Under the Network Adapters heading, see if there is a …

If the modem uses PPPoA (or PPPoE; most DSL providers use one or the other) you should set the same protocol type in the WAN/Internet settings on the router, making sure to enter your username and password in the appropriate PPP boxes. DHCP is a different protocol, and as such, …

Hello mdimranullah, welcome to DaniWeb :) Obviously, teaching someone a programming language is well beyond the scope and purpose of our site, but if you have any idea of what programming language you are interested in or what type of programs you would like to write, I'm sure we can …

- Have you had any recent power outages, surges, etc. lately? - Have you checked inside the computer? Are the fans running? Are all cards and cables firmly seated? Do you see (or smell) any signs of damaged/blown circuitry or other hardware? Do the drives sound like they at least …

What is Avenue A, Inc.? Basically, they are one of those well-loved Internet marketing/data gathering/etc. companies. From the "About Us" section of their website, we get this descriptive little gem: [QUOTE]Avenue A | Razorfish is an interactive services firm that helps companies use the online channel as a marketing and …

There are no obvious "nasties" in your log, although the log [i]does[/i] indicate that you are running two anti-virus programs (Symantec and Command Software), which is not recommended. You should choose a single AV package and use that software only (running anti-spyware programs along with your AV program [i]is[/i] OK). …

[img]http://www.wombania.com/wombat-pictures/wombat_4.jpg[/img] Being a Wombat, I'm mostly here for the fresh green grass and yummy roots. Of course, those pesky malware infections make [i]delicious[/i] desserts, so I try to snarfle up as many of those as I can while I'm around.

Your log looks infection-free, but if you want to do a little more in-depth detection and cleaning, here's the "canned answer" method I usually suggest: [color=Blue]You will need to close/quit all web browser programs and disconnect from the Internet for much of the following, so you should print out these …

Hi racecar22, You still have a few signs of malicious entities in your HJT log, including a variant of the Look2Me parasite and a CoolWebSearch (CWS) infection. To begin with, please do the following: 1. Download and run these CWS-specific removal tools (before scanning/fixing with about:buster and CWShredder, use their …

Why didn't you ask one of your company's IT people to help you with this in person? That probably would have been the fastest and most reliable way to accomplish what you're asking us about. Regardless: 1. [url="http://www.middlebury.edu/NR/rdonlyres/514AD97F-9085-43B9-BC4B-367C4723E11E/0/ForwardMailOutlook2000.pdf"]This link[/url] has step by step instructions for using Outlook's built-in Rules Wizard …

[QUOTE=Spite420]I want to make sure that I one of the moderaters of the forum confirms this onfo before I use this application to solve my problem. [/QUOTE]One "moderator confirmation" here, fresh out of the oven... :)

[QUOTE=case2283]First of all, I tried to add to the old thread but I couldn't figure out how. [/QUOTE]I've merged the old thread into this one for you. :)

Open the Event Viewer utility in your Administrative Tools control panel and look through the System and Application logs for networking-related messages/warnings/errors which occur at or around the time of the connection loss. If you find messages which might shed some light on the problem, do the following: Double-clicking on …

Hi trandill, You need to start your own thread for that question. We ask that members not "piggyback" their questions onto a thread started by another member. Also- please include a HijackThis log in your new thread; it will give us a good idea of what sort of "nasties" are …

Can you give us the specifics of your drive and partition layout(s) please? It's definitely possible to create new partitions after installing the operating system, but exactly what you need to do to accomplish that depends on how your system is currently configured.

Good find, dano27green; thanks for posting the fix. :)

Hi chicteenager, welcome to DaniWeb :) A couple of things: 1. Can you please try to repost/repaste your HJT log? There are abnormal line-breaks in it which make the log contents difficult to read. 2. Please tell us what specific problems you're having, as I don't see anything overtly malicious …

The commit charge is the cumulative amount of memory used by all of your open/running applications and processes. As you continue to use programs, the amount of memory they use may grow; an abnormal increase in memory consumption could also be indicative of a "memory leak" in a program. If …

xgmx, 1. We do not need a [i]forum[/i] for the rules; they are posted [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php?faq=rules#faq_keep_it_nonrepetitive"]here[/url]. 2. Please read and abide by the rules I linked to above, especially the following: [QUOTE] Do not spam the forum with useless or offtopic nonsense. [/QUOTE] The frivilous posting spree you're on tonight [i]will[/i] …

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[QUOTE=amd_sucks]i want to analyse how many posts people usually make on daniweb per day[/QUOTE] 6.63 post per day, according to my member profile. Of course, that's averaged over my entire time here, and I certainly don't post every day. I usually make somewhere between 8-15 posts or more on any …

[QUOTE=anetry]how do u post new threads [/QUOTE]Near the top of each forum's main window, just above the list of threads, there is a button labelled "Post a New Thread". Clicking that button opens up a "Post New Thread" window where you can compose your message and give it a title. …