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 | [QUOTE=andrej_tjohej]After updating and installing service pack 2 for Windows XP my Kaspersky anti virus program just won´t work anymore. Why?[/QUOTE]Upgrading to Service Pack 2 breaks versions 4.5 and 5.0 of KAV; it's [url="http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130"]a documented issue[/url]. Try downloading the latest version of KAV from Kaspersy's web site. |
| | [QUOTE=Coul]I dont know whether this is a UK forum or a US forum. Im from the Uk and im with NTL.[/QUOTE] We're US-based, but we have UK members on NTL. [QUOTE=Coul]I connect to the internet through a dongle i think its called, which is USB. I thought maybe that was … |
 | Hi .:Epyon:., welcome to DaniWeb :) [quote=.:Epyon:.;252461]... Device Manager shows there is a problem under 'Other Devices - Ethernet Controller', but there isnt a brand name or anything else that can helpo me find drivers for it. Heres what I know so far... [B]HARDWARE ID[/B] PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_103B&SUBSYS_00120E11&REV_81[/quote] Good job; thanks for … |
| | [QUOTE=Mia]My service provider is AOL. [/QUOTE] Hmm... that [i]is[/i] a pretty serious problem; I think you should reformat. :mrgreen: Seriously though, here are some links which discuss some of the possible causes of (and solutions to) the 0x81000301 error: [url="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22msn+messenger%22+error+0x81000301&btnG=Google+Search"]http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22msn+messenger%22+error+0x81000301&btnG=Google+Search[/url] Also- if the particular computer on which you are having … |
| | [QUOTE=tayspen]If i am allowed by the mods i will do it....[/QUOTE]There's nothing wrong with giving a replacement copy of a file to another member. The arrangement is obviously between the two of you though; we (the site) can't assume any responsibility if something goes "Kablooie" due to version mismatches, file …  |
| | I think will do the trick for you: [url="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q270008/"]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q270008/[/url] Although the article pertains to Win 2000, I've seen the problem occur with XP as well; the fix described for Win 2000 works for XP. Please note that although the article only refers to the "UpperFilters" and "LowerFilters" entries in the … |
| | Do a hard reset on the router, perhaps? Most Linksii have a small recessed reset button on them somewhere which, if pressed for 10 seconds or so, will clear the router out to its facory defaults. |
 | Why not just disable DHCP and manually assign the machine a static IP? In terms of resetting/repairing your Winsock stack, there is a utility called [url="http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html"]WinsockXP fix[/url] which can restore your Windows winsock defaults. An alternate manual method is described toward the end of this article: [url]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811259[/url] And another possible … |
| | [QUOTE=mj1141]Is it possible to share files across the two Linksys routers?[/QUOTE]Yes, but the real issue comes down to sharing files across two [i]networks[/i], because that is what routers do- they manage traffic between two or more different networks. Please give us details of the logical configuration of your routers and … |
| | 1. The Norton/Symantec AV program has the ability to allow you to delete objects that it has quarantined but cannot fix; open the list/log of quarantined items and choose to delete them. 2. In terms of your "broken" Internet access, this can happen as a result of cleaning (or trying …  |
| | - Samba users must first have a general system account on the Samba server in addition to a Samba account. In Red Hat you can (as root) use the User Manager utility to do this. The utility should be available under your Programs menu; it can also be started with … |
 | HI mcclausky, welcome to TechTalk :) This being your first post I'm sure that you aren't aware of our posting guidelines, but we do ask that members not tag their questions on to a thread previously started by another member. Answering multiple members' problems in a single thread can quickly …  |
| | This may not do the trick, but it's something to at least get out of the way up front: Close any/all browsers, open a DOS box, and type the following command at the prompt: ipconfig /flushdns Fire up a browser again and see if the error persists. |
| | What you describe is quite common, and is usually due to a fault with the DC power receptacle in the laptop. The receptacle is soldered to the motherboard, and the solder leads are often the [I]only [/I]thing securing it to the motherboard, so they can get damaged or broken from … |
| | Hi clement, welcome to the site. :) I want to move your post into the Linux section of our forums, because your question will get more exposure there. However, to help me get a better idea of which [i]exact[/i] Linux forum best suits your question, can you please give us …  |
 | [quote=Ancient Dragon;273456]I have asked a mod to move this thread to Tech Talk since I think that is a more appropriate place.[/quote] And so off we go to the Windows Software forum; buckle up............ |
| | Which facet of this do you need help with? What you describe is a very broad scenario, and one with many options. You say you have no experience in network design and administration. Does this mean that you will be responsible for hiring an outside company to do the installation … |
 | 1. Yes- broadband routers have at least some firewalling capabilities built in. All broadband routers on the market today are at least capable of doing Network Address Translation (NAT), which affords a certain level of protection. 2. Ideally, you want a router that also does Statefull Packet Inspection (SPI; you … |
| | Re: "Welcome" Screen 1. That problem could be caused by anything from faulty hardware to a corrupt system file. Please give us as much detail/background info on the problem as possible so that we can (hopefully) narrow down the list of "possible suspects". 2. Does the computer boot successfully if you start it … |
| | Please cut-n-paste the contents of the file directly into your post and/or post the full and exact text of the error message. |
| | Re: Shellpar A possible trojan dialer. Can you give us some of the filenames listed in the shellpar files please? |
| | Although we actually discourage members from posting HijackThis logs in any forum other than the [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/forum64.html"]Viruses, Spyware, and other Nasties forum[/URL], it's a good thing that you did- your log shows signs of infections, which should be cleaned up before any further troubleshooting. Please run a new HijackThis scan and …  |
| | The meaning of BIOS "beep codes" can definitely be helpful, but they vary depending on the BIOS' maker. Is your BIOS an AMI, Award, Phoenix, or other? The beep code pattern you describe [i]does[/i] seem to have some common reference among the major BIOS makers though- it appears to point … |
| | Hi BATMAN, first of all- welcome! :) A word of advice since you're new to this forum: In the future, please try to use a thread title which describes your problem more specifically than simply "Help!"; you'll catch the eyes and interest of those who can help with your particular … |
| | Hello cmhdover, welcome to our site. :) Your log certanly does indicate "unwanted guests", including the rather nasty "Aurora" infection. To begin with, please follow the Aurora removal instructions below carefully and fully. In addition to removing Aurora, they should clean up at least a few of the other nasties … |
| | That's definitely not a Good Thing; can you give us any more specific details on the problem and what (if any) troubleshooting steps you've already tried? - What exact version of Windows are you using? - Is there any more information in the error message, or is just the standard … |
| | Try booting into "Safe Mode" or "Last known good configuration" and let us know if one of those modes works. If so, you can then check your boot.ini file (as per nanosani's link) from there. You get to the menu which displays both boot options by continuously tapping the F8 … |
| | Even though it seems like you're doing everything correctly, this still sounds like the classic problem of burning the CDs in the wrong format. Let's verify a couple of things: 1. When you reinsert one of your burned "audio" cds into your computer's CD drive, how does Windows Explorer identify … |
 | If you're using a USB keyboard, and the computer has a serial port for a traditional keyboard, buy a USB->Serial adapter. If you're currently using a serial keyboard, you've got other problems; give us more information if possible. |
| | [quote=knsljo]IYou must use only the disks that came with your machine. no others:mad:[/quote]That does apply to most [I]manufacturer-supplied [/I](OEM) disks, as those disks are specific to the model of machine they are shipped with. However, [I]any[/I] fully-fledged Windows installation disk can obviously be used. wjrinck, I'm surprised that your wife's … |
| | You can certainly enable security measures after the fact. If you need us to help you with that, you need to tell us what operating system(s) you're using, and the exact makes/models of your networking hardware.  |
| | Hi mink, I see that this is your first post here, so first things first- welcome! :) Because your problem seems Internet-related, and you say that you use Internet Explorer as your browser, my guess is that your system has become infested with one or more of the many "unwelcome" … |
| | If you need to manipulate the NTFS partition, fips won't do; it can only handle FAT/FAT32. Unfortunately, this is true of many of the free open-source partitioning tools. As mentioned, qtparted should work: [url]http://freshmeat.net/projects/qtparted/?branch_id=36614&release_id=154236[/url][url="http://mlf.linux.rulez.org/mlf/ezaz/ntfsresize.html"][/url] |
| | [QUOTE=KaptenBob]i realized that this forum might not have been the right one, since i discovered a while ago that there was a networking forum also...[/QUOTE] No problem. Regardless of the OS, this is more of a networking issue than anything else, so I've moved it to the Networking forum. In … |
| | I agree about HP; I've had nothing but nightmares with the HP systems (mostly the Pavillion line) that I've had to service. I can honestly say, for a number of reasons, that I would never recommend an HP system to anyone. I've always had a problem with some of "proprietary" … |
| | Hi Lanii, welcome to DaniWeb :) Your log shows no signs of any obvious nasties. Please give us more details on the following: "This problem seemed to surface when my ip address changed" |
| | The following entry in your HJT log, and the relative "sparseness" of the log as a whole, indicates that you probably have items disabled through MSConfig: [B] O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] G:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto [/B]We'll need to see a HJT log from a scan done when Windows was booted with all …  |
| | [QUOTE=craigboy]Found a disk that give me a virus cheker antispam etc and installed it.[/QUOTE] What exact product was that? Were you able to run any of the checks, or did the system start freezing before you could even do that? See if the system will run if you boot Windows … |
| | Has anything happened to the laptop recently which might account for the problem. Give us some details on the problem history. The first thing to do would be to go into your BIOS setup and see if the devices are identified there. BIOS setup is accessed by pressing a certain … |
| | [QUOTE=Anonymoose]Yea I'm having the same exact problem![/QUOTE] Hi Anonymoose, First of all- welcome to TechTalk! We ask that members not tag their questions on to a thread previously started by another member (regardless of how similar your problem might seem). Not only does it divert the focus of the thread … |
 | Re: Virus Protection I'll second tylerg's recommendation, Dani- AVG is light, fast, frequently updated, and free for personal use. I've used it on my own machines for quite some time, and it's also what I install on clients' machines, usually right after I discover that they let their subscriptions to Norton or McAfee … |
| | [QUOTE=maren2kool]I just did a quick restore on my compaq mv500[/QUOTE]"MV 500" is the model of your computer's [i]monitor[/i], not the model of the computer itself. As tayspen asked, post the model of the Ethernet controller (or even just the model of the computer) and we can most likely provide you … |
| | [quote=Ryan123;280121]we may have different Hijackthis logs[/quote]Good call- yes, every HJT log will differ slightly, because everyone's computer is configured differently, and because many infections use randomly-generated filenames. Your log definitely indicates a few "nasties" (including the "VirusBursters" infection responsible for the fake critical system warnings), but there's something you need … |
| | [QUOTE=Tom Wade] is it related to the other problems i've been having?? what with viruses and spyware?[/QUOTE][i]Which[/i] other problems? If you've posted threads relating to those problems, please give us links to those in your next post in this thread. If not, please descibe the "other problems" in detail in … |
| | Hi marcusw90, First of all- welcome to TechTalk! We ask that members not tag their questions on to a thread previously started by another member (regardless of how similar your problem might seem). Not only does it divert the focus of the thread away from the original poster's problem, but … |
| | You've still got major problems. Before proceeding with HJT, download and run Ad Aware and SpyBot. Allow them to fix whatever they find and then post a fresh HJT log. Links to the downloads are in my sig below. Also- follow the configuration instructions in the "[url="http://www.zerosrealm.com/scanning.php"]Setting up Ad Aware … |
| | [b]S[/b]a[b]MB[/b]a is the open-source implementation of the SMB/CIFS file and print sharing protocol. It is a separate program, not part of the OS itself; you'll have to install it yourself, but depending on the way you installed RH the Samba packages might already be installed as well. You can check … |
| | One common cause for that exact problem, and the fix: [URL]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q270008/[/URL] Although the article pertains to Win 2000, I've seen the problem occur with XP as well; the fix described for Win 2000 works for XP. Please note that although the article only refers to the "UpperFilters" and "LowerFilters" entries … |
 | I don't see the usual signs of the Blaster worm, but the following entry is indicative of a certain type of keylogger trojan: [B] O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemKey] C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\SystemKey\SystemKey.dll rdl [/B]Please do the following: [COLOR=Blue]You will need to close/quit all web browser programs and disconnect from the Internet for …  |
| | Memtest must be run from a bootable floppy or CD, so: * If you plan to make a memtest86 bootable floppy, download [URL="http://www.memtest86.com/memt32.zip"]the pre-compiled Windows .zip version[/URL]. * If you plan to burn a memtest86 bootable CD-ROM, download [URL="http://www.memtest86.com/memtest86-3.2.iso.zip"]the zipped ISO version[/URL]. I've never seen a link to any version …  |
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