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[QUOTE=ilvmdy]I am running Windows 98 on a slow computer. My problem is when I try to shut down or restart, my computer locks up completely on the "Windows 98 Shutting Down Please Wait" screen. I have waited for long periods of time and it does not respond. I have to …

[QUOTE=mlynch53]Is this laptop too outdated for this type of card?[/QUOTE] The short answer: [b]yes[/b]. The longer answer: [b]USB 2.0[/b] hardware support is not "official" in any version of Windows prior to XP, so drivers are not likely to be available for earlier versions, even for [b]USB 1.1[/b] emulation.

[QUOTE=Slav]Hi, I have that bloody Blank Trusted start Page.[/QUOTE] [i]These are the bad processes:[/i] C:\WINDOWS\System32\csrs.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\bling.exe C:\index.exe You are going to have to stop these processes before going further, because they deliberately interfere with the tools neded to deal with them. For example, [b]Task Manager[/b] and [b]Regedit[/b] are probably disabled …

[QUOTE=rcrevolution]Ok, heres my story, my current 420watt powersupply is shot, it powers my pc, but sometimes it starts making static sounds and my pc restarts, so I was wondering I found a ultra 400-watt power supply 3 questions 1) is Ultra a good brand for power supplies 2) is 400 …

[QUOTE=birdman1541]Here is the log[/QUOTE] You have been clobbered, but good. I count at least six malware programs, maybe more. Start by running [URL=http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-2][b]Spybot - Search & Destroy[/b][/URL] to get rid of as many of them as possible automatically. Make sure that it is v1.3 and up-to-date (it updates itself during …

[QUOTE=Zymz]My PC has been spontaneously rebooting over the past few days. I've been running a hardware monitor to check temperatures, memory, and voltages, and everything is normal except the +12 V reading, which has been reading upwards of +13.1 V and higher. Could this be the problem, and if so, …

[QUOTE=inphoenix](W)here would I find APM?[/QUOTE] To start with, check the BIOS setup screen for a menu entry along the lines of [b]Power Management[/b] to find the [b]APM[/b] and/or [b]ACPI[/b] settings. I just found [url]http://www.computerhope.com[/url]. If you enter [b]BIOS[/b] in the search box, then look under [b]Help Pages[/b], you will get …

[QUOTE=LadyMcbeth]My brother's pc is recently hijacked. The error reads:- Error loading C:\Windows\Downloaded Program Files\bridge.dll.[/QUOTE] You [i]should[/i] have started by reading the messages at the top of the Security Forum page: [b][url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?t=7370"]UPDATED: DO NOT POST ABOUT BRIDGE.DLL BEFORE READING THIS[/url][/b] and [b][url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?t=5690"]Helping yourself: What to do before starting a new thread …

[QUOTE=lormik]hello when i sign into my msn it says this "WE ARE SORRY WE COULDNT SIGN YOU IN BECAUSE THE SIGN IN NAME OR PASSWORD IS INCORRECT OR DOESN'T EXIST" what does this mean I know that I have the right password and sign in name. I went to sign …

[QUOTE=Ally71]When my computer starts up I get a message that say.... common name tool bar /cnbabe did not start properly then I click OK.. now when I try to use my msconfig it only pops up on the screen for about 1 sec and disappears[/QUOTE] In addition to [b]Common Name[/b], …

[QUOTE=bryj3]I have Windows 98 on my laptop computer, and still do, but it started to messing up, and I am in need of installing it again. What do you suggest? And what is the best way to go about doing it? I don't have a reconfiguration disk.[/QUOTE] "Messing up" in …

[QUOTE=focusenergy1]I am trying to install JAVA JRE so I can run a program. But when I try downloading it it says Installer cannot proceed with the current proxy settings.[/QUOTE] Have you tried downloading the "offline" version instead? It's about 15MB, but I have found that it's a more reliable install. …

[QUOTE=jerry61]Internet explorer script error 1386 char1: object required how do i get rid of it, it interferes with my printer.[/QUOTE]This is caused by a DLL mismatch and is fixed by making sure that your [b]Windows[/b] and [b]Internet Explorer[/b] patches are up-to-date. Run [b][url="http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/"]Windows Update[/url].[/b]

[QUOTE=PRAKHAR]Please View My Log.[/QUOTE] Looks clean, what's the problem? Some folks have problems with C:\WINDOWS\System32\taskswitch.exe -- but it's not malware. O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe None of these are malware, though I'd …

[QUOTE=belingueres]I think I have the same problem as you. Please give me some help!!![/QUOTE] First of all, you have to obtain a newer version of [b]Internet Explorer[/b]. [b]v5.5[/b] is no longer supported or updated. v6.0 is more secure by a good margin. You can find [b]IE 6.0[/b] on an [b]AOL[/b] …

[QUOTE=squeeze]I installed Firefox 0.9.3 in a Dell running XP/SP2 with dial-up internet access set to dial automatically.[/QUOTE] The curent version of [b]Firefox[/b] is [b]1.0 Preview[/b] (get the newly-patched version). Start with that, [i]then[/i] ask questions. I must admit that I don't know what the problem is, yet.

[QUOTE=Dick]I ended up on a forum called "Techsupportguy.com". I had downloaded HJT from a link there and wrote a thread to someone else asking for a .zip opener. I used a spell checker on the TSG site and noticed about:blank on a passing pop up.[/QUOTE] I don't think you got …

[QUOTE=PRAKHAR]I Have Norton Internet Security 2004 With Me. I Came To Know That One Should Not Have Both Firewalls Working At The Same Time. [/QUOTE] You absolutely should only run one firewall at a time--in your case, use the [b]Norton[/b] firewall only. Though it [i]is[/i] better than nothing, the [b]Windows[/b] …

[QUOTE=octavius][b]Internet Explorer[/b] interrupts my word processor and brings itself back "on top" of my computer screen. I like the auto refresh, but I don't like to lose a few keystrokes as the computer suddenly switches to Internet Explorer. How can I disable this feature?[/QUOTE] Actually, this is pretty easy, no …

[QUOTE=chaoticdaisy]Should I upgrade my Windows XP with SP2? What are the pros and cons of doing that?[/QUOTE] In my opinion, there are more [b]pros[/b] than [b]cons[/b]. I have done about a dozen XP-SP2 installs with no problem. In fact, I have written an [URL=http://www.ameritech.net/users/mpr_support/XP-SP2.html][b]article[/b][/URL] about this very subject. Please read …

[QUOTE=moose] I've upgraded HijackThis and re-run a log after the fixes. I've attached it below for completeness.[/QUOTE] I think that you still have a problem--I'm not sure if I can pinpoint it exactly, but the symptom is the line [b]F:\WINDOWS\System32\RUNDLL32.EXE[/b] under [i]Running Processes[/i]. This indicates a problem, because under the …

[QUOTE=jprodrigue]Can anyone tell me what to delete please.[/QUOTE] Your main problem is [URL=http://www.pestpatrol.com/pestinfo/t/trojan_win32_dialer_bi.asp][b]Trojan.Win32.Dialer.bi[/b][/URL], but you also have [b]Gator[/b] and a first-timer: [b][firstfastrealthat] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\license bolt first fast\PileOwns.exe[/b] for which I have found [u]NO[/u] references on [b]Google[/b]--if you know what this is, keep it. If not, dump it! …

[QUOTE=handyost]I have a home movie file which is supposed to be an AVI file but it has the word esoteric in it. I tried to view it with all the usual windows XP stuff like [b]real player[/b] and [b]windows media player[/b] but all i see is a black screen. Is …

[QUOTE=ElizabethM]I am trying to upgrade my version of Internet Explorer to version 6. I have tried to install from the Microsoft upgrade site and I have also downloaded the appropriate file to My Documents, however, when I try to install it I keep getting a message that I need to …

[QUOTE=wolf1925]Have lost the header from Word 2000. Deleted and re-installed. Removed all references from registry. On re-install, same problem![/QUOTE] What do you mean by "header?" That word has several meanings in this context, and the differences matter. Worst-case, of course, you could install [URL=http://www.OpenOffice.org][b]OpenOffice.org[/b][/URL] instead... :idea:

[QUOTE=dcfmusicguy]i recently tried to install a wireless cardbus adaptor on my thinkpad, & during the process, I received a lot of messages saying that files were missing. This computer was given to me used & do not have the win98se disc, but it is a licensed/registered version. is there any …

[QUOTE=meow]Hey guys. I recently had this stupid thing known as my personal horoscope installed without my permission..how do i delete it?[/QUOTE] Copy these instructions to [b]Notepad[/b] or another text editor, then print them out. You should not have any browser windows open when you are following the procedures below. Actually, …

[QUOTE=jime0726]...everytime i boot my machine in the morning, or anytime during the day if i restart it, it takes almost 3 min (maybe more) to have my desktop icons finally appear. and even though my task bar and systray all load up right away, nothing can be used till my …

[QUOTE=gforrest]I have two issues with WIN98: When I double click on the “Date/Time

[QUOTE=alexldl]hi, i've been surfing around the internet for drivers, tips, help, etc for over a week now trying to get this fixed so far nothing. So far i'm stumped i never had any resolution problems before then for some reason the screens just got blurrier.[/QUOTE] Blurring is not a vid-card …

[QUOTE=antlyssie]I am having trouble doing anything on my PC because it keeps changing home pages.[/QUOTE] In order to properly clean out your problems, you must turn off [b]System Restore[/b] first. Turn it back on only [i]after[/i] performing the following repairs. If you do not understand System Restore or how to …

[QUOTE=joshuu]there is this machine that had its mouse working but showed many illegal operation whenever you try to run some programs and afterwards the mouse stopped working and even the cursor can been seen anywhere.I have restarted several times with no success.the mouse is plugged in correctly.where could the problem …

[QUOTE=RAY]Here is the new HjT log...[/QUOTE] You still have a number of problems. Some are nastyware, some are simply useless & worthless. The following should be removed: O1 - Hosts: 12.129.205.209 search.netscape.com12.129.205.209 sitefinder.verisign.com O2 - BHO: PowerSearch - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-A3FA-F161A787AD2D} - C:\PROGRA~1\POWERS~1\Toolbar\pwrsmnd1\pwrsmnd1.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] …

[QUOTE=sidoe]When I run adaware and spybot I lose my internet connection.[/QUOTE] You have a couple of problems. First, run [b]HijackThis[/b] again and "fix" the following: R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = [url]http://www.dell4me.com/myway[/url] R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Comcast O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" …

[QUOTE=tez]When booting up, this message appears "The ALUNOTIFY.EXE file is linked to missing export MFC42.DLL:6453".[/QUOTE] This means that the version of [b]MFC42.DLL[/b] on your system is missing, corrupted, or incompatible with the [b]Norton/Symantec[/b] software that you are running. It's not unusual for something you installed or updated to clobber system …

[QUOTE=deagle]The only remaining issue is that I can't seem to change the color or dimension settings beyond 16 color and 640x480.[/QUOTE] Open your [b]Device Manager[/b] window. The easy way to do this is to use the key combination of one of the [b]Windows-logo keys + [Pause/Break][/b] to bring up the …

[QUOTE=NiteClwr8]Most of the time I go into internet explorer a message comes up and says "you have performed an illegal operation" and in the detail section it says "EXPLORER caused an exception eedfadeH in module BTLINK.DLL at 0167:023d68ea." Then it quits out of IE.[/QUOTE] You have been [i]hijacked![/i] That DLL …

[QUOTE=tez]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 …

[QUOTE=Atholith]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 tried all that I know of to troubleshoot and I've read somewhere on here to …

[QUOTE=rodbell]About a week or two ago, my internet surfing has started to become a pain because everything seems to moving in slow motion... I had to close this program called PCSNOOP that kept popping up... about 20+ programs that I have never heard of showing up in my start menu.[/QUOTE] …

[QUOTE=Smoke1217]I'm having trouble opening files such as my control panel or my properties to open my screen savers etc.. it keeps saying my Rundll32.exe file is missing and the only way i can think that i dont have it anymore is that someone or somehow it was removed or deleted …

[QUOTE=nobody2ph]My Pc keeps restarting when connecting to the internet.It has a SoftK56 Data Fax Voice CARP Modem, P4 2.4ghz proccessor, MSI motherboard.[/QUOTE] You almost certainly need newer drivers. Which version of Windows are you using? Go to the [URL=http://www.Zoltrix.com][b]Zoltrix[/b][/URL] site and download the apprpriate drivers based on the model number …

[QUOTE=Kakihara]I removed all my antiviruses and firewalls and then activated Windows XP pro own firewall (in netw connec properties) and well never had cpu usage since yesterday it looks like it fixed the problem ??? weird ![/QUOTE] It may have fixed the problem for now, but I would still download …

[QUOTE=wjs2949]help me please i did the hijack thing heres the log [size=2]Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 MSIE: Internet Explorer v5.50 (5.50.4134.0100) R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [frsk] C:\WINDOWS\frsk.exe O16 - DPF: {4A3CF76B-EC7A-405D-A67D-8DC6B52AB35B} …

[QUOTE=aeinstein]you may want to conscider and alternate vid card... heres a post from the "geforce blues" thread by Dani that may offer some insight: [post=3759]AMD & NVIDIA compat issues[/post][/QUOTE] It's the [i]newer cards[/i] that exhibit the incompatibility, not the [i]older[/i] ones like the [b]GF2 MX[/b] series. It has to do …

[QUOTE=lazboy]Everytime i run AVG now i get , Trojan horse PSW.Bispy A and B. infected, embedded object... 2 sets of them, Total of 4.[/QUOTE] It appears to infect system files, but it's unclear exactly which ones. That's is why it can't be removed by the virus checker. I used the …

[QUOTE=Jackal]Ok This Is What I Did...I Made That Folder HJT in The C Drive i Saved HijackThis There And That Shredder....I Opend Them Bother From There (In Safe Mode) Then It Removed That Virants Things[/QUOTE] There are some important problems that have been missed so far. The following are, at …

[QUOTE=Brian]I have been hijacked!! Ihave run Adaware, hijack this, coolweb shreader, but everytime I reboot the same thing returns. Nothing seems to get rid of it. The result of the Hijack this scan is below. Does anyone know how to remove it I am not very computer literate so please …

[QUOTE=TheOgre]Who needs 'net for docs?[/QUOTE] And while we are on the subject, if you run [b]KDE[/b], simply type [i]man:[/i] or [i]info:[/i] into the [b]Konqueror[/b] address bar, followed by whatever, to access those files. You can search from there, as well. Another good Linux portal is [b][url]http://www.YoLinux.com[/url][/b]

[QUOTE=Dark_Omen]My computer runs very slow after a while and it would become difficult to shut programs. I would then go to the task manager to close the program only to see that the cpu is running at 100% and it won't let me do anything. AMD Anthlon 2600+ 256MB 40GB …