Computer help

Comment #28

sysp34 — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:27:38 GMT

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1647 you must clean install the OS and etc... and backup all data, write down all important info like sirmetro suggestion. and wait for more and less 45 minutes for XP OS and more time for other software or program. you may use avg for virus protection http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/setup/avg75free_441a944.exe for antispyware http://www.free.grisoft.com/softw/70fre... [ More ]

Comment #27

pacattack05 — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:35:17 GMT

The instructions to which I skimmed over , over-powered my instinct to go on....LOL Truteriffic: Iam a dark bottle kinda a guy...Heine's you're right....HA

Comment #26

truecritic — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:47:45 GMT

If memory serves me....Pac is a brown bottle kind of guy...Heineken?

Comment #25

SirMetro — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:30:58 GMT

If you don't have many files, perhaps you might consider getting a USB drive. A 1 gig USB drive can be found at a local Eckerds at a decent price. Typically easy to deal with. Before you start the process, you need to record the following info on paper for future reference. 1) Email Settings such as Incoming Mail Server (POP3) Setting & Your Outgoing SMTP setting. This will make it easier to set up your email again 2) Record all your dial-up settings as well any DSL setti... [ More ]

Comment #24

pacattack05 — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:13:30 GMT

The difference is that I can tolerate the problems caused by my computer. They're menial. Having to drive somewhere in this traffic, on my days off is not inviting, considering i drive for a living. The last thing i want to do is sit behind someone on the road who has no clue where they're going and what to do next. It's really painful, and has effects on my psyche. Too much sun for people who drive here in South West Florida. It seemingly affects their rational choice processes... [ More ]

Comment #23

justxploring — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:51:11 GMT

FYI, the Bonita Springs library has computers you can use for free. LOL

Comment #22

truecritic — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:18:07 GMT

No, did not get it.

Comment #21

pacattack05 — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:13:59 GMT

I guess not, since you're asking....DUH? That was a stupid question on my part...LOL

Comment #20

pacattack05 — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:12:21 GMT

Also when I got the Comcast internet a few days ago for the first time in months, I improperly installed their hardware, and I fixed that. My computer has shut down less often than regular after all those adjustments I made, however, I don't think I'm out of the woods yet, because even though I've reduced the amount of error screens, that Blue screen one was happening even when I didn't have the internet a couple of months ago. But nevertheless, it's better than before.. Seems that vi... [ More ]

Comment #19

truecritic — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:02:16 GMT

Did you get my PM? Not sure it went out because unknown to me, Todd had a scheduled shutdown for maintenance.

Comment #18

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:16:15 GMT

Follow these steps to solve the problem with a video device driver You received this message because a device driver installed on your computer caused the Windows operating system to stop unexpectedly. This type of error is referred to as a "stop error." A stop error requires you to restart your computer. Solution -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are two options you can use to try to fix the p... [ More ]

Comment #17

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:14:49 GMT

I think that it's more of a error problem than viruses, because I run my anti-virus and anti-spyware on a regular basis. But thanx anyway for the suggestions...

Comment #16

Todd — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:35:27 GMT

If you're going to install Windows XP, I'd recommend using the Zone Alarm Suite. If you're going to install Windows Vista, I'd recommend installing Microsoft OneCare. Remember, Anti-Virus gets installed before any apps and any files.

Comment #15

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:45:12 GMT

I might go on ebay and try that. Thanx... for your help. <br

Comment #14

justxploring — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:40:53 GMT

How old is it Pac? You mentioned Compaq technical support so I assumed it was still under warranty. My HP was built in 1997 and works fine. Of course, I don't use it any more since it's too slow for DSL. I hope my Toshiba laptop last a few years. Anyway, if everything you have is "legal" then you should be able to reinstall Windows XP. Too bad you didn't get a recovery disk. HP & Compaq don't include the software disks with the computer, but they'll send them to you if you call & ask. I don't know if they do this after the 1 year warranty expires however. A few months ago I had to reinstall everything in my laptop. I deleted some important files when I tried to clean up my registry and it was behaving badly. Another solution is to buy a recovery disk on eBay. Of course, I'd read the feedback first and ask the seller some questions. Might be worth it, since they usually cost under $10. Sometimes they're just boot disks, so it might not fix your problem.... [ More ]

Comment #13

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:18:47 GMT

I tried the system restore but it only goes back , I think 3 months or so, not enough. I have to go back to nearly the beginning...LOL I don't have a recovery disk either, which was dumb of me to not do. I definitely know there is a problem somewhere because I also get messages from windows telling me there is an error of some kind and to report it. when I sent in the report a while back, many months later I received a note from one of the windows people saying that they carefully look... [ More ]

Comment #12

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:12:54 GMT

Comment #11

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:12:18 GMT

It says service P2

Comment #10

justxploring — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:12:05 GMT

Also, if you need more memory you can tell by pressing ctrl/alt/del and look at the performance. CPU usage and available memory. XP, SP2 can run on 128MB, but not well. That's the bare minimum. It ran okay on 256MB until I purchased another 512MB, but it was very slow when I was online or multi-tasking. If you have shared video, it will also use up memory. However, not enough RAM won't give you the messages you list. If you have a dll missing, try System Restore & choose... [ More ]

Comment #9

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:08:24 GMT

I went to start, my computer, but found no properties. I've seen it before but don't remember how I got there.

Comment #8

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:03:36 GMT

I'll go to properties now.

Comment #7

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:02:53 GMT

Adequate disk space Get driver updates and a new video adapter. I'm better off just buying a new computer. As far as anti virus and antispyware, I'll try your suggestions but I have some already, like trend,spyware doctor,be clean, adaware,registry mechanic,spybot, and error doctor, but like I said I'll try some that I don't have that you've listed. To answer your question, yes it only happens when I'm on the net, but the exception is when I play games off the net, like I just did... [ More ]

Comment #6

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:42:07 GMT

But I tried to get some other numbers at the bottom. I couldn't get all of them. Stop x00000008e (0xc0000005,0x8056 That's all I could get. But the following is the other messages on start up. A box that says: Cannot find import DLL may be missing corrupt or wrong version File rtlzo.bpl error 126 The other is: Runner file name compaq connection.exe lacks a (the app id separator And this last one below may have something to do with my M... [ More ]

Comment #5

truecritic — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:41:20 GMT

To check for Service Pack....go to Start->My Computer. Right click and then choose properties. The info should be there. Are you getting these errors at any particular time? Like only at shutdown? Or if you are on the net? I see you mention in your "ps" that those other problems occur on startup. You might even start with an online virus scan to make sure your computer is clean. (Even though you already have McAfee). Here is a list, pick a choice: <br... [ More ]

Comment #4

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:25:31 GMT

Forgot to mention, yes I do have windows XP.

Comment #3

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:24:28 GMT

Maybe I need more memory...

Comment #2

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:20:27 GMT

I'll write the file name next time it shuts down. and it's ext. I don'y know what I installed that could be doing this. The last thing I installed was a while back. Maybe 9 months or so ago. It was the Mcaffee. I do remember that when I did install it, something happened, and I had to reinstall it. But not sure if that's the problem. I tried to copy in that blue screen but it wasn't possible. The message also says something about disabling Bios, whatever that is. Strang... [ More ]

Comment #1

truecritic — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:01:14 GMT

First off, correct me if I am wrong, your Windows version is XP? What Service Pack do you have installed (SP1? SP2?). If you could get the full filename including extension. Also, exactly what was installed wrong? Something installed wrong could be a valid program or a virus or spyware that is causing a problem. Anyone helping would have to know the details. And I also recall you bought some kind of spyware program? Have you run that? If th... [ More ]

Original Blog Entry: Computer help

pacattack05 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:38:42 GMT