Posts by jak0b

It can be an error in Microsoft's servers - you should contact them. :)

The error code depends on your bios manufaturer.
http://www.pchell.com/hardware/beepcodes.shtml

Or check the MB manual for the code :)

If you don't even get a beep, you probably have a short somewhere.

A very common error, is that you might have bent a pin in the cpu socket.
They are very tiny and is easily bend, so check if you can see if anything is wrong in the socket.

Another common error is that you might accidentally have damaged something (cpu or motherboard most probably) with ESD (electro static discharge), and if that is the case, you have to RMA the damaged parts.

I suggest you read this before doing any further:
http://support.necam.com/mobilesolutions/hardware/esdhandle.asp

The procedure now is that you have to isolate the damaged part(s).
You might need help from a friend, or you might have an old pc that you can use as spare parts for testing purpose.

First try to remove anything non-essential from the pc.
It will be able to boot to bios, with only a PSU, MB, CPU, 1 RAM stick, and a graphics card. (if all parts is working ofc.)
If you can get it to boot like this, you can very likely rule out both of the common errors in the top of the post. :)

If this is not working, you have to replace all the components one by one, and try to boot in between. Or test all of the components separately in another working pc if possible.

You can actually test the MB and CPU …

I just found this guide, to do what you need: (with specific help on XP home edition)
http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=4581

Good Luck :)

I agree that it is time for a new pc, with those specs. :)

I would probably buy something like this pc, if it was for my self.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/lenovo-g570-15-6-laptop-black-10747085-pdt.html

What I think is important, is that you find a decent brand, and look for the processor model used.
Intel core i3 and i5 second generation series (like i3-"4 digit"M f.ex.), is currently my best advise. You get both low power, and good performance in that packet, and the embedded graphics is performing well enough for most purposes, as far as I have seen so far.
But you might want to ask a hardcore gamer for advise on the new intel-gpu, if you need to play gpu-intensive games. ;)

Edit:
I forgot to mention that intel 2nd. gen. core i# cpu's, have much better embedded GPU's than previous generations, so it is important to select one of those. Otherwise you might get disappointed.

I believe you are looking for the "sysinternals suite"

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062

It is all free, and have everything, I can think of, that you can possibly need.
The specific part you ask for is named process explorer, and can be customized to view what you want. :)

You can leave both malware scanners on your pc, since they will not conflict with your antivirus.

They are both "scan on demand", which will (should) not make any conflicts with your real time AV-engine, in the free versions.
Just remember to update the malware definitions manually before you use them.

About the malware found (mywebsearch etc.), let mbam handle them.
The missing uninstaller is part of what makes it malware. :)

A google search on the name provided, gave me this model name "GA-8INXP", which apparently have a sata controller onboard.

IF this is the right board, I recommend you read the manual, for your bios settings.
get the manual here: http://www.gigabyte.sg/products/product-page.aspx?pid=1597#manual

Or at least confirm if it is the right board, then I (or somebody else) can help explain what to change, and possibly where to find it. :)

Hi Michael

The difference on an active and an inactive partition on a hard drive is only a few bits on the platter.
All hdd's are expected to make such an error, on very rare occasions. I think the common number is about 1 time in 10^15 read attempts, so it might just have been a freak accident.

But I suggest that you run a full diagnostic with surface scan on that particular drive, as it might also be a bad disk.
If you happen to find any other errors in the scan, I suggest you get a replacement from the dealer, before you loose any important data. :)

Hi Owenbear

1)
It depends on how lucky you are :)
The thing that typically kills computer parts (when handling them), is electrostatic discharges (ESD).
Not necessarily at levels that can generate a spark, but more commonly is not even noticed. You can easily have a potential on a (few) hundred volts from left to right hand, which can kill a cpu instantly, if you discharge through it's pins.

So the question is - did you.?
My guess is as good as yours :) , so you have to test it, which brings us to

Question 2

I have tested several cpu's in various motherboards, without damaging the boards when the cpu's have been defective (as far as I know), but I can't give you any guaranties that it can't happen. (we are back to your level of luck I guess) :)

So my advice is to use a spare (old) board for that kind of testing, or at least a very cheap one, just in case...

If I am out of ESD safe bags, and need to store some computer parts, I usually use an old newspaper to wrap around it, as it will most likely not generate any ES by it self, and also usually will discharge any ES due to common humidity and its fibers.
I have (with luck) stored RAM blocks like this, for months without damaging them, but then again - it …

ok. next option :)

How did you get rid of that virus? what program did you use?
Have you scanned for malware as well (browser hijacks and stuff like that)?

I suggest to try "malwarebytes anti malware" http://www.malwarebytes.org/

download the free version, run a complete scan, and see if it finds anything. :)

If you have connection to your router (wireless access point), and don't get access to the internet.
Then you can try to restart your router - pull the power plug on it for a few seconds, and give it about 30 seconds to restart, and try again.

If this doesn't help, you should call your ISP (internet service provider), because they might have some local problems. :)

you just need the "Remote Server Administration Tools" on his machine.

Then he can manage the OU with the AD admin-tool. (just like you - except he have limited access, to that specific OU only)

have you tried to boot from the windows install disk, and select the repair option?

Might be worth it.

You will ofc. revert all settings to defaults, but all your stuff will be in the usual places. :)

in "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command" my default says: "%1" %* and not "%1" "* like you wrote. Maybe that is your problem?
I am running XP sp3.

I removed one of those pest's last week as well, from a friends pc, and was able to start any .exe file from command prompt as long as I didn't click on any of the popup boxes, but just killed them with Alt-F4. And after renaming the malicious exe in the first place, the mbam could remove all traces with a complete scan (including the renamed exe file. :)

Hi again jox

I can't say for sure that a new power supply will solve your problem (without having a tech inspecting it), but I think it is highly likely that it will.

Here is a link to a good quality PSU unit, that I recommend you to buy
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/430w-corsair-cmpsu-430cx-builder-series-80-eff-120mm-fan-single-12v-rail-atx-psu

Since I am not a UK resident, it might not be the best offer available, so if you know of a better(cheaper) place to shop, just look for the same brand and model. :)

I agree that it sounds like the motherboard can't pass the self test.

But it might not necessarily be expensive to fix.
At my work we have some sales personel, occasionally breaking an USB-connector on the motherboard, which will often result in a short circuit from the pins to ground - which will result in a "dead" machine, just like yours.

If you can cut the pins as low as possible in the usb connector - and make sure that none of them is touching each other or the grounded metal "wall" - you might be lucky that it didn't burn anything else.

Check the USB connectors and see if one of them is broken and shorted out.
If it is, and you manage to remove the short - it might just start up again.

good luck :)

have you tried to switch the vga/dvi cable, or maybe tested it with another monitor.?

Your 8800GT have a listed max power consumption at 105 Watt.

According to this list: http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics-charts/3D-Power-Draw,2678.html

You should be able to change it to a "Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 1GB", but I have no idea about the cost of that card in India.

Most consumer pc's are build in an ordinary ATX chassis, so you can probably fit any ATX-PSU in there.

I suggest you start with finding a gfx-card that you like, and then find a psu with sufficient power potential.

And I then recommend you take a look at these two sites, and look for some of the tested/recommended psu's
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/page/power
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Recommended_PSUs

Depending on your version of Win 7, you might have a free option to install xp-mode, which is an XP pro running in a virtual machine.
The Win 7 ultimate version have it included as an option - no extra charge.

If you are running some of the other win 7 versions, you might have to pay for an XP pro license, unless you have one that you are not using somewhere else.

Anyway, if you have sufficient RAM (4+ GB), I think it is a better option, compared to installing XP and dual boot (with a very few exceptions).

Here it is.

Product Current Latest Driver
Installed Driver Update

NVIDIA GeForce 7300 258.96 GeForce/ION Driver v266.58
SE/7200 GS Version: 266.58 WHQL
Release Date: January 18, 2011

Includes several bug fixes-->
• Improved scaling quality with video streaming content from 3DVisionLive.com over previous 266.35 Beta driver
• Adds 3D Vision Window Mode support for the following games and applications:
• Games
o Aion
o Crazy Racing Kart Rider
o Crossfire
o Dragon Nest
o EverQuest 2
o Guild Wars 2
o NED
o PopKart
o QQ Dance QQ
o QQ Xian Xia
o Tian Long Ba Bu
o World of Warcraft – Burning Crusade
o World of Warcraft – Wrath of the Lich King
o Xun Xian
o Zhu Xian 2
• Google Earth
• Improvements to 3DVisionLive
• Adds support for new 3D Vision Desktop LCD monitors: Acer GN245HQ, Acer HN274H, Hannstar HS233, I-O Data 3D231XBR, Lenovo L2363dwA, Planar SA2311W
• Adds support for new 3D Vision projectors: Acer X1261P, Sanyo PDG-DXL2000
• Adds support for new 3D Vision All-in-On PC: ASUS ET2400XVT
• Adds support for new DLP HDTVs: Mitsubishi WD-83838, WD-83738, WD-73838, WD-73837, WD-73738, WD-73638, WD-73C10, WD-65838, WD-65738, WD-65638, WD-65C10, WD-60738, WD-60638, WD-60C10, L75-A91.
• Added the following 3D Vision game profiles:
o Arcania: Gothic 4
o Crazy Racing Kart Rider ??????? …

Hmm, the only other possibility I can think of, is to look through the local security policies manually (run secpol.msc).

I think it might just list all the same settings in a different order, but given the fact that it is a different plugin, you also might find some different explanations to some of the settings, or maybe you will even find some specific settings, omitted from the other view.

Anyway - I am pretty sure that you are looking for some reg-setting.
Maybe you can also try to run ccleaner, and see if it can find any traces left of that crappy "install block" (just run the scan, and see what it finds).

HI Paddy

It appears that the install-block have created some "local security policy" rules.
I have two possible solutions for you

1. (the geek solution)
If you type "gpedit.msc" in the start menu

You get to a window with a huge tree-list of possible settings, in various sub's - I can't tell you which setting, or where to find it, but this is where it is hidden.
If you are lucky, the policy might be named as an "install-block" rule, or have "install block" in the comment.
But you will very likely have to spend some time searching for it (remember to read the comments before changing these settings).

There is a lot of possible settings here, and a great opportunity to get intimate with win 7, but also an opportunity to mess it up big time, so think carefully about what you do.

2. (the easy solution, or plan B if you fail on the first)

Boot from your Win 7 dvd, and select the repair option.

Good luck :)

I believe this is the best option if you need 10 Km range and want to build it your self
http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/15/how-to-build-a-wifi-biquad-dish-antenna/

Good luck :)

Did you remember to set both of the Win7 machines, to home network in the firewall?
They should at least be the same afaik. :)

I don't think the limits are with XP, but rather some of the old network adapters (or possibly the drivers).

Or you can get Hirens boot cd, and boot to mini XP with proper tools available - then you don't need to reboot, since the hdd isn't used by the system :)

Since the first intel dual-core processors came out, there is no more MS-Dos compatibility (windows 98 and below). If I remember correctly ;)

I believe your best chance to run a win98 today, is in an emulator - although I can't see why you would miss the 32 GB hdd limit, and the 640 Kb base RAM :D

If you run an XP with minimal GUI, it is pretty fast on today's hardware.

It sounds as if the motherboard doesn't pass the self test.

My experience is that it usually is a problem with the PSU.
RAM problems would give you some beep "error codes", and unless your HDD is burned out and short-circuited (which probably would burn your hdd controller(MB) as well), fiddling with the hdd cables, doesn't change a thing.
Hard-drive errors will in most cases bring you to some stage in the BIOS self test (generating at least some signal to the screen).

Try to find another power supply unit (PSU)and test if you can get it to boot with that.

good luck :)