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      Mar 02, 2008 11:02:15 pm
      Don't they just get on your nerves when you don't know all that much about them when they start going wrong?

      Was copying some pics earlier on from a memory card and when it got onto a vid that was on the memory card, the computer just froze - for ages! Ctrl Alt Del didn't do anything at all so I had to restart in the end. Since then, Windows Explorer is basically not working. Can't go into any folders in my pics without it going into lock up. And can't run scandisk either. Tried to delete the folder that was copied when the problem occured and it wont let me. Just says 'check there is enough space on the disk or if the folder is in use'.

      IE seems to be working ok though (obviously), touch wood.

      Any advice anyone? Anyone been in a similar situation?
      « Last Edit: Dec 16, 2008 09:48:41 pm by JD »
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      Reply #1: Mar 03, 2008 01:04:08 am
      Never had this problem, but I'm used to random errors that Windows pops up now and then.
      It looks to me that the problem is folder specific (since IE is working) i.e there is a file that automatically starts whenever Windows boots up,which could be the reason why you can't delete the folder.

      1.type msconfig in the run box and see what programs are initialized during windows startup.
      2.open task manager and see if it shows the specific file.
      3.control panel->administrative services->services.you can set up which services you want to start automatically or manually (or disabled).
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      Reply #2: Mar 03, 2008 01:11:08 am
      Cheers shikhark, very much appreciated mate. I presume if the 'transfer pics from a device' wizard didn't finish, it might be trying to run itself every time Windows boots up?
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      Reply #3: Mar 03, 2008 05:33:27 pm
      Don't they just get on your nerves when you don't know all that much about them when they start going wrong?

      Was copying some pics earlier on from a memory card and when it got onto a vid that was on the memory card, the computer just froze - for ages! Ctrl Alt Del didn't do anything at all so I had to restart in the end. Since then, Windows Explorer is basically not working. Can't go into any folders in my pics without it going into lock up. And can't run scandisk either. Tried to delete the folder that was copied when the problem occured and it wont let me. Just says 'check there is enough space on the disk or if the folder is in use'.

      IE seems to be working ok though (obviously), touch wood.

      Any advice anyone? Anyone been in a similar situation?

      Take the porn off it Ken  ;) :lmao: :lmao:
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      Reply #4: Mar 03, 2008 06:57:09 pm
      Cheers shikhark, very much appreciated mate. I presume if the 'transfer pics from a device' wizard didn't finish, it might be trying to run itself every time Windows boots up?

      Probably, if the device is still connected when Windows has started.
      If not, it may have set itself to start automatically whenever Windows boots up.In this case,it should show up on the msconfig dialog.
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      Reply #5: Mar 05, 2008 03:24:44 pm
      Not in the start up menu of msconfig.

      Reckon a system restore before it all went funny might sort it?
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      Reply #6: Mar 05, 2008 10:25:00 pm

      Less file transferring. More moderating.
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      Reply #7: Mar 06, 2008 04:22:19 pm
      Sorted the problem in the end. It was as shikhark said 'folder specific'. Cheers for your help shikhark.

      The folder that had been created was corrupted and needed to be deleted. But I couldn't delete it because the path to the folder was locked. So I found a nice little bit of freeware called 'Unlocker' that can unlock the path. Unlocked, deleted, bobs my uncle. Everything is back to normal.

      Here's a link in case anyone ever finds themselves in the same situation as I was in.

      http://www.pchell.com/support/undeletablefiles.shtml
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      Reply #8: Mar 06, 2008 04:45:25 pm
      Told you it was corrupted  ;) :lmao:
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      Reply #9: Mar 06, 2008 04:47:30 pm
      Glad your all sorted now Kenny..........computers are a bit like cars, there a pain in the arse when they go wrong :D
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      Reply #10: Mar 06, 2008 04:47:57 pm

      Not as much as your mind matey!  ;) :D :D Now let me get back to that porn!

      Cheers MsG.
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      Reply #11: Mar 06, 2008 04:49:08 pm
      Not as much as your mind matey!  ;) :D :D Now let me get back to that porn!

      Cheers MsG.

       :lmao: :lmao:
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      Reply #12: Mar 14, 2008 08:23:50 am
      I think my hard drive is knackered at home

      comes up with UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME

      Is it new PC time, or any suggestions?
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      Reply #13: Mar 14, 2008 05:13:21 pm
      Just had a little read up on that error message on the microsoft site mate and it seems like you might have a 'damaged file system'. That's usually the common cause to show that message apparently.

      http://support.microsoft.com/kb/297185

      It seems running a 'chkdsk' can sort the problem out if your hard drive isn't on it's way out. Has your computer crashed or been turned off without shutting down lately?

      Here's a guide to running the 'chkdsk'. Hope it helps mate.

      http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265
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      Reply #14: Mar 14, 2008 09:12:21 pm
      Why would you be attempting to 'mount' your hard drive.

      I assume Ven that your computer isn't even getting to windows etc.  If not then its probably going to involve quite a bit of titting about. 

      http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/49163/surmounting-the-unmountable_boot_device-error.html
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      Reply #15: Mar 15, 2008 11:57:45 am
      I invested in a 500G external Hard Drive a while back because I would hate to lose any pictures, music, documents or programs I had saved on my PC! I have a 120G Hard Drive on the PC and piece of mind with the extra storage which is also portable and with a USB port.
      I've had to reboot the PC about 3 times since I bought it in 2003 :throw: so a £100 investment or so from Maplins is well worth it. :gt-happyup:
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      Reply #16: Mar 15, 2008 08:16:05 pm
      I invested in a 500G external Hard Drive a while back because I would hate to lose any pictures, music, documents or programs I had saved on my PC! I have a 120G Hard Drive on the PC and piece of mind with the extra storage which is also portable and with a USB port.
      I've had to reboot the PC about 3 times since I bought it in 2003 :throw: so a £100 investment or so from Maplins is well worth it. :gt-happyup:

      Works out to be approximately 714 hours of porn films.
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      Reply #17: Mar 15, 2008 08:39:47 pm
      Works out to be approximately 714 hours of porn films.
      Hey, hey this isn't MsG's computer we are talking about now is it?
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      Reply #18: Mar 15, 2008 09:09:59 pm
      Hey, hey this isn't MsG's computer we are talking about now is it?

      Hey you !!! You cheeky young whipper snapper.......I'll have you know there's no porn on my computer, well not now anyway :f_tongueincheek: :lmao:
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      Reply #19: Mar 15, 2008 09:11:14 pm
      Hey you !!! You cheeky young whipper snapper.......I'll have you know there's no porn on my computer, well not now anyway :f_tongueincheek: :lmao:
      Stevie caught you at it did he ;)
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      Reply #20: Mar 17, 2008 09:23:54 am
      I invested in a 500G external Hard Drive a while back because I would hate to lose any pictures, music, documents or programs I had saved on my PC! I have a 120G Hard Drive on the PC and piece of mind with the extra storage which is also portable and with a USB port.
      I've had to reboot the PC about 3 times since I bought it in 2003 :throw: so a £100 investment or so from Maplins is well worth it. :gt-happyup:

      Sounds Like a good idea  :f_steam: i`ll try that next time, cant remember when it was last backed up :'( :'(

      Why would you be attempting to 'mount' your hard drive.

      I assume Ven that your computer isn't even getting to windows etc.  If not then its probably going to involve quite a bit of titting about. 

      http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/49163/surmounting-the-unmountable_boot_device-error.html

      One takes one's pleaseure where one can  ;)

      its in the boot of the car now spent all Saturday pissing around with it, just wondering if the old household insurance will pay out if it accidently falls out of the car window on the way home from work.
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      Reply #21: Apr 09, 2008 08:33:55 am
      i got a solution don't use windows use Mac
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      Reply #22: Jul 16, 2008 11:49:40 am
      BUMP! :-\

      My PC keeps snuffing it. Literally dying while I'm browsing the internet. Just restarts itself.

      The only conclusion I can come to is that it's f*cked! :D

      Any other theories? ;)
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      Reply #23: Jul 16, 2008 02:09:05 pm
      Dont blame me if it dies I only copied and pasted this  ;)

      "Win XP and Win 2000 have a default setting to restart at just about any error. It makes things difficult to analyze when it blows through and restarts the computer. Settings / Control Panel / System / Advanced / Startup and Recovery / Settings. Make sure the box is UNCHECKED where it says "Automatically Restart" under System Failure."

      Try the virus scan first, Blaster causes rebooting
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      Reply #24: Jul 16, 2008 03:22:26 pm
      The only conclusion I can come to is that it's f*cked! :D

      I'd agree with your analysis there.

      Honestly though mate your probably best just ringing a Techie if what Venison posted doesn't work.
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      Reply #25: Jul 16, 2008 06:55:54 pm
      BUMP! :-\

      My PC keeps snuffing it. Literally dying while I'm browsing the internet. Just restarts itself.

      The only conclusion I can come to is that it's f*cked! :D

      Any other theories? ;)

      Assuming it isn't a virus, and I will assume that because I know you're not the type to download anything dodgy ;) then I'd say it might be time to start saving up for a new puter.

      I had a computer start doing this and one day it just didn't wake up.

      My tip - Back up all your data just in case!
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      Reply #26: Jul 17, 2008 02:59:41 pm
      Thanks for the advice gents! :D

      But I must have pre-empted JD's advice. I've actually went out and bought a new PC today! :D

      Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, Norton Anti-virus, 20 inch LG widescreen and a sound system with a sub! ;) £530! Pretty chuffed with that!

      I desperately needed a PC as I'm starting uni again in a few weeks and I've got a couple of pieces of coursework already! So I'm paying for it in September after all the overtime I'm doing! :D
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      Reply #27: Jul 17, 2008 10:34:35 pm
      Good stuff CRK!

      You're probably best getting an external hard drive for all that *ahem* coursework mate. Keep your new comp's one clean and all that like...  ;)
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      Reply #28: Jul 18, 2008 11:27:02 am
      Good stuff CRK!

      You're probably best getting an external hard drive for all that *ahem* coursework mate. Keep your new comp's one clean and all that like...  ;)

      Very good point that!

      Would an external hard drive be much better for the computer for storing all my pilfered Bitlord treasures coursework? Wasn't sure whether 'doing coursework' on this would be a good idea, it being a spanking new system an all!
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      Reply #29: Jul 18, 2008 12:15:16 pm
      Very good point that!

      Would an external hard drive be much better for the computer for storing all my pilfered Bitlord treasures coursework? Wasn't sure whether 'doing coursework' on this would be a good idea, it being a spanking new system an all!

      I tend to keep most of my stuff on an external hard drive.  The only real stuff I keep on my computer is all my iTunes folder.
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      Reply #30: Jul 19, 2008 07:14:29 pm
      I tend to keep most of my stuff on an external hard drive.  The only real stuff I keep on my computer is all my iTunes folder.

      Probably safer that way in terms of keeping everything should the PC snuff (ala my last PC! :D)
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      Reply #31: Aug 27, 2008 09:47:59 am
      Gifs aren't animated in IE7 on my pc, anyone got any ideas?

      Can't find any advice online that actually works.

      TIA.
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      Reply #32: Aug 29, 2008 10:56:03 pm
      Can someone help me. I have a Sony Walkman mp3 player and I have had it for about 3 years now. It has caused me a few problems in the past (the software) and now it has started to drive me mad. I open the software and it shows at the bottom of the window, the software recognizing the songs. However, when I go to transfer the songs to the device, it usually shows all the songs on the mp3 player. However, now it tells me how much of the capacity I have used and it wont let me tranfer the songs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I recently updated the software and it was excellent. But now it has changed back to the old version. I have tried to update it again but it aint working! Anyone help me?   :mad:
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      Reply #33: Aug 29, 2008 11:11:51 pm
      Can someone help me. I have a Sony Walkman mp3 player and I have had it for about 3 years now. It has caused me a few problems in the past (the software) and now it has started to drive me mad. I open the software and it shows at the bottom of the window, the software recognizing the songs. However, when I go to transfer the songs to the device, it usually shows all the songs on the mp3 player. However, now it tells me how much of the capacity I have used and it wont let me tranfer the songs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I recently updated the software and it was excellent. But now it has changed back to the old version. I have tried to update it again but it aint working! Anyone help me?   :mad:

      If i were you i'd get a new one, it sounds as if it has some sort of virus on it.

      Or if you are able to save all the songs onto your p.c then you could format the mp3 and when you put them back on it should work fine. (the only problem i know of when doing this is that when you select to format it nothing happens and just stays the same and for some reason does'nt recognise the request)
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      Reply #34: Aug 29, 2008 11:17:10 pm
      If I were you I'd get a new one, it sounds as if it has some sort of virus on it.

      Or if you are able to save all the songs onto your p.c then you could format the mp3 and when you put them back on it should work fine. (the only problem I know of when doing this is that when you select to format it nothing happens and just stays the same and for some reason does'nt recognise the request)

      That all sounds quite complicated ;D Cheers for the help tho
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      Reply #35: Aug 30, 2008 09:21:23 am
      Can someone help me. I have a Sony Walkman mp3 player and I have had it for about 3 years now. It has caused me a few problems in the past (the software) and now it has started to drive me mad. I open the software and it shows at the bottom of the window, the software recognizing the songs. However, when I go to transfer the songs to the device, it usually shows all the songs on the mp3 player. However, now it tells me how much of the capacity I have used and it wont let me tranfer the songs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I recently updated the software and it was excellent. But now it has changed back to the old version. I have tried to update it again but it aint working! Anyone help me?   :mad:

      The Walkman programme in general has been plagued with problems for years. I opted for a 20Gb Philips Jukebox when I was buying mine, and that was just as bad.

      At the minute, I just use my phone (coincidentally, a Sony Ericsson :D) but I'm planning on what I should have done in the first place. Buying an iPod :D
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      Reply #36: Nov 02, 2008 04:12:17 pm
      Need some advice on something. Is it possible to connect my laptop which has 3 broadband to my PS3 so i can play online football or is it too slow. I have an ethernet cable.
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      Reply #37: Nov 10, 2008 11:06:22 pm
      My you tube isn't working,the videos don't appear, what should I do?
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      Reply #38: Nov 10, 2008 11:21:53 pm
      Close youtube and open it again. If that doesn't work restart your comp.

      If that doesn't work. Have you recently updated your operating system? Or uninstalled any software like adobe flash?
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      Reply #39: Nov 10, 2008 11:28:46 pm
      I updated adobe from flash player 7 to flash player 10, does that make a difference?

      Thanks for the reply.
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      Reply #40: Nov 10, 2008 11:52:34 pm
      What web browser are you using mate? Firefox? It does seem like the update might be the problem.
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      Reply #41: Nov 11, 2008 03:47:36 pm
      Thanks,I just uninstalled it and it's working grand again.
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      Reply #42: Nov 11, 2008 07:44:00 pm
      I have a problem with my Epson cx3600 printer, it's saying that parts inside have reached the end of there lives I understand the printer can be reset to fool it into thinking everything is fine, has anyone else heard this and how do I go about doing it ?
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      Reply #43: Dec 05, 2008 08:34:50 pm
      As a few of you know i got a virus this week ,thought i had it sorted but tried my pc last night and on start up i keep getting a message saying NTLDR missing does anyone know what this means and what can be done about it ,it sounds terminal to me but i am hoping someone can give me some advice
                                                                                  thanks .
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      Reply #45: Dec 05, 2008 09:20:47 pm

      :f_wah: :f_wah:
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      Reply #46: Dec 05, 2008 09:21:39 pm

      No luck with the link I sent you mate? :-\
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      Reply #47: Dec 05, 2008 09:51:59 pm
      Thanks for the link still trying but i think its a bit above my head will let you know how i get on .
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      Reply #48: Dec 05, 2008 10:30:39 pm
      Had to wipe my pc let you know how i get on.
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      Reply #49: Dec 06, 2008 02:39:44 am
      Buy a Mac.
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      Reply #50: Dec 06, 2008 11:27:31 am
      As a few of you know I got a virus this week ,thought I had it sorted but tried my pc last night and on start up I keep getting a message saying NTLDR missing does anyone know what this means and what can be done about it ,it sounds terminal to me but I am hoping someone can give me some advice
                                                                                  thanks .

      Here are some links from Google,
      http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000465.htm

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTLDR

      http://www.bestpricecomputers.ltd.uk/freehelp/ntldr_missing.htm

      This is from the second  First link, Good luck.

      Issue:
      NTLDR is Missing.

      Related errors:

      Below are the full error messages that may be seen when the computer is booting.

      NTLDR is Missing
      Press any key to restart

      Boot: Couldn't find NTLDR
      Please insert another disk

      NTLDR is missing
      Press Ctrl Alt Del to Restart

      Cause:
      Computer is booting from a non-bootable source.
      Computer hard disk drive is not properly setup in BIOS.
      Corrupt NTLDR and/or NTDETECT.COM file.
      Misconfiguration with the boot.ini file.
      Attempting to upgrade from a Windows 95, 98, or ME computer that is using FAT32.
      New hard disk drive being added.
      Corrupt boot sector / master boot record.
      Seriously corrupted version of Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
      Loose or Faulty IDE/EIDE hard disk drive cable.
      Solutions:

      Computer is booting from a non-bootable source

      Many times this error is caused when the computer is attempting to boot from a non-bootable floppy disk or CD-ROM. First verify that no floppy diskette is in the computer, unless you are attempting to boot from a diskette.

      If you are attempting to boot from a floppy diskette and are receiving this error message it is likely that the diskette does not have all the necessary files and/or is corrupt.

      If you are attempting to install Windows XP or Windows 2000 and are receiving this error message as the computer is booting verify that your computer BIOS has the proper boot settings. For example, if you are attempting to run the install from the CD-ROM make sure the CD-ROM is the first boot device, and not the hard disk drive.

      Second, when the computer is booting you should receive the below prompt.

      Press any key to boot from the CD

      Important: When you see this message press any key such as the Enter key immediately, otherwise it will try booting from the hard drive and likely get the NTLDR error again.

      Note: If you are not receiving the above message and your BIOS boot options are set properly it's also possible that your CD-ROM drive may not be booting from the CD-ROM properly. Verify the jumpers are set properly on the CD-ROM drive. Additional information about checking the CD-ROM drive connections can be found on document CH000213.

      Additional information: This error has also been known to occur when a memory stick is in a card reader and the computer is attempting to boot from it. If you have any type of card reader or flash reader make sure that no memory stick is inside the computer. 

      Computer hard disk drive is not properly setup in BIOS

      Verify that your computer hard disk drive is properly setup in the BIOS / CMOS setup. Improper settings can cause this error. Additional information on how to enter the BIOS / CMOS setup can be found in document CH000192.

      Corrupt NTLDR and/or NTDETECT.COM file

      Windows 2000 users
      Windows XP users

      Windows 2000 users

      If your computer is using Microsoft Windows 2000 and you are encountering the NTLDR error. Create the below boot.ini file on the floppy diskette drive.

      [boot loader]
      timeout=30
      default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT
      [operating systems]
      multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect

      Copy the NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM files from another computer using the same operating system. Both of these files are located in the root directory of the primary hard disk drive. For example, C:\NTLDR and C:\NTDETECT.COM should be the locations of these files on many computers.

      Please keep in mind that these files are hidden system files, if you need additional help with viewing hidden files in Windows please see document CH000516. 

      Once these files have been copied to a floppy diskette reboot the computer and copy the NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM files to the root directory of the primary hard disk drive. Below is an example of what commonly should be performed from the A:\> drive.

      copy ntldr c:
      copy ntdetect.com c:

      After the above two files have been copied, remove the floppy diskette and reboot the computer.

      Windows XP users

      Insert the Windows XP bootable CD into the computer.
      When prompted to press any key to boot from the CD, press any key.
      Once in the Windows XP setup menu press the "R" key to repair Windows.
      Log into your Windows installation by pressing the "1" key and pressing enter.
      You will then be prompted for your administrator password, enter that password.
      Copy the below two files to the root directory of the primary hard disk. In the below example we are copying these files from the CD-ROM drive letter, which in this case is "e." This letter may be different on your computer.

      copy e:\i386\ntldr c:\
      copy e:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\


      Once both of these files have been successfully copied, remove the CD from the computer and reboot.
      Misconfiguration with the boot.ini file

      Edit the boot.ini on the root directory of the hard disk drive and verify that it is pointing to the correct location of your Windows operating system and that the partitions are properly defined. Additional information about the boot.ini can be found on document CH000492.

      Attempting to upgrade from a Windows 95, 98, or ME computer that is using FAT32

      If you are getting this error message while you are attempting to upgrade to Windows 2000 or Windows XP from Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME running FAT32 please try the below recommendations.

      Boot the computer with a Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows ME bootable diskette.
      At the A:\> prompt type:

      sys c: <press enter>


      After pressing enter you should receive the "System Transferred" message. Once this has been completed remove the floppy diskette and reboot the computer.
      New hard disk drive being added

      If you are attempting to add a new hard disk drive to the computer make sure that drive is a blank drive. Adding a new hard disk drive to a computer that already has Windows installed on it may cause the NTLDR error to occur.

      If you are unsure if the new drive is blank or not try booting from a bootable diskette and format the new hard disk drive.

      Corrupt boot sector / master boot record

      It's possible your computer's hard disk drive may have a corrupt boot sector and/or master boot record. These can be repaired through the Microsoft Windows Recovery console by running the fixboot and fixmbr commands.

      Additional information and help in getting into the Microsoft Windows Recovery console can be found on document CH000627.

      Seriously corrupted version of Windows 2000 or Windows XP

      If you have tried each of the above recommendations that apply to your situation and you continue to experience this issue it is possible you may have a seriously corrupted version of Microsoft Windows. Therefore we would recommend you reinstall Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

      If you are encountering this issue during your setup you may wish to completely erase your computer hard disk drive and all of its existing data and then install Microsoft Windows 2000 / Windows XP. Additional information about erasing the computer and starting over can be found on document CH000186.

      Loose or Faulty IDE/EIDE hard disk drive cable

      This issue has been known to be caused by a loose or fault IDE/EIDE cable. If the above recommendation does not resolve your issue and your computer hard disk drive is using an IDE or EIDE interface. Verify the computer hard disk drive cable is firmly connected by disconnected and reconnecting the cable.

      If the issue continues it is also a possibility that the computer has a faulty cable, try replacing the hard disk drive cable with another cable and/or a new cable.

      Mods, sorry this is so long  ::)

      All the Best Andy

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      Re: Computer problems. Advice?
      Reply #51: Dec 07, 2008 09:51:06 pm
      Thanks for all the help and advice i recieved that was a nasty one had to wipe my pc clean and take it back to factory settings,the problem was i couldn,t even start the recovery disc up, had to go online and look up all the information to do it ,it was a little bit above my head, but i muddled through,that was a bad week ,our washing machine broke down ,had to buy new tumble dryer ,my pc got trashed ,and my new car has broke down ,still got my trip to anfield on sat to look forward too,once again thanks for youre help.
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      Reply #52: Dec 07, 2008 11:54:46 pm
      No luck with the link I sent you mate? :-\

      What was it? Spread the help and all that mate.  ;)

      Sorry to hear you had to wipe the pc Andy. And that's one unlucky week! Hope that's the last of your computer probs mate.

      I've found this forum called 'techguy' helpful in the past when I've had problems. Lot's of computer enthusiasts willing to help...

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      Re: Computer problems. Advice?
      Reply #53: Dec 13, 2008 04:32:48 pm
      I tried to install an adobe package which included photoshop, dreamweaver etc but it says i am unable to do so because there is a problem with the javascript. It's not the 1st time i have had a message pop up saying this but i did'nt think anything of it up until now because i need the photoshop for my school work.

      If anyone could let me know how to repair the javascript then that would be much appreciated.

      Oh yeah, i am using windows vista. Don't know if that makes a difference to how you repair it :-\

      Cheers.
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      Re: Computer problems. Advice?
      Reply #54: Dec 14, 2008 04:01:46 pm
      I tried to install an adobe package which included photoshop, dreamweaver etc but it says I am unable to do so because there is a problem with the javascript. It's not the 1st time I have had a message pop up saying this but I did'nt think anything of it up until now because I need the photoshop for my school work.

      If anyone could let me know how to repair the javascript then that would be much appreciated.

      Oh yeah, I am using windows vista. Don't know if that makes a difference to how you repair it :-\

      Cheers.

      Maybe you need the newest version of Java...
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      Re: Computer problems. Advice?
      Reply #55: Dec 15, 2008 04:58:50 pm
      Just got a new laptop with Vista installed.  Set up a network with my pc (on XP) but having problems.

      The laptop can see and explore any drives that I've shared on the pc but the pc cannot open either drive on the laptop.

      Laptop drives C and D have been set to share and the permissions to full edit.


      Have found that (on laptop drives) click 'sharing' then clicking on 'add' in permissions I cannot see the pc in locations, it will only allow users fromt he laptop, not the network - I think this may be the problem.

      Any ideas or do I just get rid of Vista?
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      Re: Computer problems. Advice?
      Reply #56: Dec 16, 2008 09:33:32 am
      Just got a new laptop with Vista installed.  Set up a network with my pc (on XP) but having problems.

      The laptop can see and explore any drives that I've shared on the pc but the pc cannot open either drive on the laptop.

      Laptop drives C and D have been set to share and the permissions to full edit.


      Have found that (on laptop drives) click 'sharing' then clicking on 'add' in permissions I cannot see the pc in locations, it will only allow users fromt he laptop, not the network - I think this may be the problem.

      Any ideas or do I just get rid of Vista?

      been there done that

      gotta setup through network setup wizard after what all you've done right there and i got my pc and laptop connected :)

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      Re: Computer problems. Advice?
      Reply #57: Dec 16, 2008 03:16:28 pm
      Yeah I did that ^^^^

      Then I made sure they were on the same workgroup and a load of other stuff.  I eventually found that I needed to have LLTD enabled in my Local Area Connection properties but it isn't there.

      Tried to download a hotfix for it but it says my SP3 is a later version so I don't need to add the hotfix - which I obviously do.   ???    :mad:

      I've emailed Bill Gates (or someone else at Microsoft) to ask what to do.

      If I get it fixed I will offer my services as support for this problem to anyone else 'cos I've tried everything imaginable and read most of the results from Google-searching. 
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      Re: Computer problems. Advice?
      Reply #58: Dec 16, 2008 08:48:41 pm
      Just got a new laptop with Vista installed.  Set up a network with my pc (on XP) but having problems.

      The laptop can see and explore any drives that I've shared on the pc but the pc cannot open either drive on the laptop.

      Laptop drives C and D have been set to share and the permissions to full edit.


      Have found that (on laptop drives) click 'sharing' then clicking on 'add' in permissions I cannot see the pc in locations, it will only allow users fromt he laptop, not the network - I think this may be the problem.

      Any ideas or do I just get rid of Vista?

      I am not sure how it is implemented in Vista but in XP all drives are shared (hidden) for admin accounts.

      Try this:

      1.Start->Run
      2. \\pc_Name\c$ [pc_Name=your pc name , or you can use its ip address]
      3. It should ask for authentication details. Enter the details for any admin account.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #59: Jan 12, 2009 08:40:10 pm
      Re:  Sharing problems.

      It turned out to be a really easy fix in the end.

      As well as setting the drives to sharing and setting the permissions, I had to change the security settings on the non-networked version of the drive in question.

      Only problem I have now is:  every time I tuirn off the laptop the settings go away.  It's not a problem 'cos if I want to share I'll have the laptop turned on and can change the settings again.  A bit of a pain though.

      Anyone know how to set these security settings to permanently allow the user 'everyone' full edit/access?

      Cheers to all those who offered advice.   :gt-happyup:
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #60: Jan 29, 2009 12:22:13 pm
      Hi there  can anyone help me please !
      Yesterday whilst using our laptop I got a popup stating we had 37 major threats to our security and to download Malware AV360 to rectify the problem (we already have malware protection so I didn't think it would be a problem) BIG mistake on my part ! It was a virus in itself ,it wouldn't let me go anywhere else unless I bought the product !
      When my wife (the computer wizzard in our house) got home she went up the wall, and kicked my ass literally !
      anyway 5HRS later and $60 LIGHTER to my wallet we removed the program from the computer (we think).
      Now when we try to access ANY site we get a pop  up telling us that visiting that site will pose a security threat and to download AV360 to solve the problem
      If we use Mozella Firefox we have no problem at all !, but I just want to eradicate the problem totally, so as I said at the begining can anyone help me please !
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #61: Jan 31, 2009 12:45:50 am
      Oh frizzby.  You really should know better.

      Two options for you.

      1) Read this http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081221175422AAYzvNm

      2) Get your PC - format it, sell it to somebody else and buy yourself a Macbook.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #62: Jan 31, 2009 01:00:00 am
      If you have spyware detector use that to run a full scan and that sorts out any problems
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #63: Feb 01, 2009 07:50:41 pm
      I need help, I cant get SSL on mozilla, meaning i cant get secure connections, online shopping and banking.

      I use firefox but have had no joy, seem to have to refresh 100s of times.
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      Reply #64: Feb 01, 2009 08:03:44 pm
      I need help, I cant get SSL on mozilla, meaning I cant get secure connections, online shopping and banking.

      I use firefox but have had no joy, seem to have to refresh 100s of times.

      Check if SSL and TLS are enabled.
      Tools->Options->Advanced->Encryption

      Or, are you getting a certificate error?
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #65: Aug 23, 2009 10:13:35 pm
      I have got a major problem when playing fm sometimes it crashes and now my computer just reboots and for a second you see a blue screen then it reboots any ideas its only been happening since i reinstalled fm and only happened so far while playing it.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #66: Aug 23, 2009 10:14:50 pm
      Oh god mate. That blue screen is the death knell.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #67: Aug 23, 2009 10:16:32 pm
      Please dont i have only had the laptop recently are you serious ? I need help.
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      Reply #68: Aug 23, 2009 10:18:23 pm
      Whenever I've had that it's been fatal eventually. I have insurance on mine though so when they can't fix it they replace it. I've ended up having 3 laptops in 4 years - each one better than the last. I hope you have insurance.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #69: Aug 23, 2009 10:21:33 pm
      I am not sure i think so. It has only happened recently and i am hoping it is only because of a recently installed software so i might give a system restore a go and if that does not work just reinstall windows as i have a back up disk. But if anyone has any thoughts or ideas on the subject please let me know i need help i am dead id i cannot get this problem fixed.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #70: Aug 24, 2009 12:33:49 am
      Well Gow since the last restart which was about 2 hours or so i have changed the power plan to balanced and uninstalled fm manager as when playing the game that was the only time the restart occured and so far so good just hope it was because of the installment of Fm and nothing to do with the bios or motherboard.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #71: Aug 24, 2009 01:51:05 am
      keep all things away from the fans in the laptop, or it will overheat and crash.
      The only other thing is it sounds like your windows may be fu**ed and need a re-installation when you get that blue screen.
      if it came witha  disk, put it in and re install it if it keeps on happening.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #72: Aug 24, 2009 02:16:51 am
      Robbyr, i have only had the blue screen once and that is while playing football manager so i uninstalled football manager. Its not like other people i do not even get a chance to read the screen its just a flash. I have a back up disk but not a vista cd, it was integrated in the laptop i am sure that the back up disk will work.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #73: Aug 24, 2009 11:00:51 am
      Well Gow since the last restart which was about 2 hours or so I have changed the power plan to balanced and uninstalled fm manager as when playing the game that was the only time the restart occured and so far so good just hope it was because of the installment of Fm and nothing to do with the bios or motherboard.

      Try updating the Bios?
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #74: Aug 24, 2009 02:54:11 pm
      How would i do that ? I have an advent laptop.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #75: Aug 24, 2009 07:40:39 pm
      How would I do that ? I have an advent laptop.

      I'm not sure.

      I used to have a Dell laptop and I just went on to their website and put the model number up and it came up with all downloads, one being the updated bios.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #76: Aug 24, 2009 07:43:22 pm
      I am ok now mate it was just that football manager crashed that's why the bsod occurred i uninstalled and reinstalled the game again no problems so far.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #77: Aug 24, 2009 07:43:53 pm
      I am ok now mate it was just that football manager crashed that's why the bsod occurred I uninstalled and reinstalled the game again no problems so far.

      Good stuff. :)
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #78: Aug 24, 2009 07:46:14 pm
      Gow really scared me though. I thought the problem happened twice but the first time battery was dead :P
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #79: Oct 16, 2009 04:58:34 pm
      I don't know why, well I do, it's 'cos I'm an IDIOT, but I have deleted my Laptops, sound drivers.

      I think they were in a programme/file called Audiotrack. Any one got any idea how I can rectify my stupidity. They are on the recovery disc, but they are NOT accessable. Looked on Google but not that easy as they always claim they can offer the world but do not. Anyone got ant ideas?
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #80: Oct 16, 2009 10:11:44 pm
      Well do a system restore on your computer to a date where you had the sound drivers or on device manager right click the section where the sound drivers where and click scan for changes. To get to system restore just press start search system and then click system restore and pick a date where the drivers worked.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #81: Oct 16, 2009 10:13:52 pm
      Yeah, do a system restore like back to a month. I once got an MSN virus and I was told to do it and I think it worked. Downside is, whatever you've installed from that date you go back to , to the date you decided to restore it , disappears.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #82: Oct 16, 2009 10:15:41 pm
      Yeah but mate be careful how far back you put the computer if i was you just restore it to a day before u messed up the drivers there no files will be missing that have been recently downloaded.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #83: Oct 17, 2009 09:37:56 am
      Thanks for the help, but will this work as I have deleated/uninstalled the drivers, as I said I'm an IDIOT.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #84: Oct 17, 2009 10:22:23 pm
      It will work i am sure of it. It re-installs everything back to the day the restore point was made.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #85: Oct 18, 2009 01:57:00 pm
      The time and date keep getting messed up on my computer, for the last couple of days I'd turn my PC on and the time would be off I then fix it and the next time I turn it on it is wrong again, and today the time was right for once but the date was off. ???

      Anyone know what could be causing it?
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      Reply #86: Oct 18, 2009 06:22:28 pm

      Don't worry, he scares me as well.

      I have got problems - mostly down to a lack of RAM. But there's other things as well. Definitely gonna have to get a new comp soon. Just can't be arsed with all the hassle of sorting this one out.

      Anyone know any good cheap deals just for a tower? The spec doesn't have to be amazing.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #87: Oct 19, 2009 12:11:48 am
      Kenny, that quote was months old! You really ought to be banned for that! :D
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      Reply #88: Oct 19, 2009 12:23:39 am
      Kenny, that quote was months old! You really ought to be banned for that! :D

      Not quite two months actually   :f_whistle: and I thought you went to Uni !
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #89: Oct 19, 2009 12:24:34 am
      Not quite two months actually   :f_whistle: and I thought you went to Uni !

      A poor argument! ;)
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      Reply #90: Oct 19, 2009 12:29:33 am

      I'll let you win then.
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #91: Oct 19, 2009 02:17:57 am
      Answer? Get a Mac! PC are terrible
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #92: Oct 27, 2009 10:13:13 am
      Answer? Get a Mac! PC are terrible

      Mac's are sooo expensive, :(

      Oh just got my sound back, download.com :D
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #93: Oct 27, 2009 11:15:28 am
      Umm I have a bit of an issue with my laptop running Windows XP pro as the OS. Out of the blue whenever I try to open programs or play anything within minute intervals there is a "beep beep" noise, it is constant and does not go away.No idea what to do? >:(
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      Re: (Windows) Computer problems thread
      Reply #94: Nov 01, 2009 05:38:24 pm
      Kenny, that quote was months old! You really ought to be banned for that! :D

      If it's for comedy value, there can be exceptions.  ;)

      Anyway, seen a decent base unit for £270 with a good bit of spec.

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