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Oh well, it was worth asking as there are some problems with comodo and rundll issues. In all probability this is a result of a malware infection. I would suggest that you follow the following procedure, it is generally effective and specifically has cures rundll problems for other members. Some internet connectivity is required, if you cannot download programs please read the following before you try the procedure. http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/malware-removal-av-firewalls-etc/5629-malware-disinfection-limited-no-internet-access.html Your computer appears to be infected with Malware. Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It is a combination of the words malicious and software. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code. It is in your best interest to note the following: Please disable your resident security applications (such as AVG, Spybot, WinPatrol, etc.) before performing the below procedure so that they do not interfere with the process. Perform all the steps in the order listed to avoid any conflicts. If unsure, please stop and voice your doubts. You might be required to go offline during the disinfection process. Therefore, it is recommended to print off the instructions below for ease of reference. If you stick to the above guidelines, all should go smoothly. ================================================ STEP 1 Download ATF-Cleaner by Atribune. Save the file to your Desktop. Double-click on the file to run the program. On the Main tab, check the Select All button. Next, click on the Firefox tab (if applicable) and check the Select All button. Note: If you would like to preserve your saved passwords in Firefox, then click No at the corresponding prompt. Now, click on the Opera tab (if applicable) and check the Select All button. Note: If you would like to preserve your saved passwords in Opera, then click No at the corresponding prompt. Press the Empty Selected button and click OK to acknowledge the corresponding prompt. Click on the Exit button to quit the program. ================================================ STEP 2 Please click here to download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. Save the file to your Desktop. Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. At the end, make sure a check mark is placed next to: Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware [*] Click Finish. [*] The program will download and update itself if it finds the necessity to do so. Please allow this. [*] Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan. Note: Depending on your computer specifications, the scan may take some time to complete. Please wait patiently and do not interrupt the process. [*] When the scan is complete, click OK, and then Show Results to view the results. [*] Make sure that every entry is selected, and click Remove Selected. [*] Restart your computer. ================================================ STEP 3 Please click here to download SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Version). Save the file to your Desktop. Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. Open SUPERAntiSpyware. Under Configuration and Preferences, click the Preferences button. Click the Scanning Control tab. Under Scanner Options make sure the following fields checked: [*] Click the Close button to leave the control center screen. [*] On the main screen, under Scan for Harmful Software click Scan your computer. [*] On the left, make sure you check mark C:\Fixed Drive. [*] On the right, under Complete Scan, choose Perform Complete Scan. [*] Click Next to start the scan. Please be patient while it scans your computer. [*] After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click OK. [*] Make sure every entry has a check mark next to it and click Next. [*] A notification will appear that Quarantine and Removal is Complete. Click OK and then Finish to return to the main menu. [*] Restart your computer. ================================================ STEP 4 Please visit the ESET Online Scanner, using Internet Explorer to initiate the scan. Note: If you are running Windows Vista, then you will need Administrative privileges to complete the latter part of the procedure. To do so, right-click on the Internet Explorer icon in the Start Menu and select the Run As Administrator option in the shell context menu. Check mark the YES, I accept the Terms of Use box. Click the Start button. Click the Install button on the following screen. Click Start. This will will initialize and update the scanner engine. Check mark the box beside Remove found threats. Click the Scan button. This will start the scan. Please be patient while it is in progress. Restart your computer. ================================================ STEP 5 Click on Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and select System Restore. Choose the radio button marked Create a Restore Point on the first screen and click Next. Give the restore point a name then click Create. The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a note of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore. Next, click on Start > Run, type Cleanmgr and click on OK. Click on the More Options tab. Click the Clean Up button in the System Restore section to remove all previous restore points except the most recent one. This will remove any infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in "System Restore" are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only foolproof way to ensure the deletion of those files. Note: Please don't use it on a regular basis as this will clear all previous restore points. The feature might be very useful to revert your computer to working condition if something goes wrong. Re-enable all your security applications and please return here and tell us how the computer seems to be operating. Happy Safe Computing! http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/../images/additional-smilies/thumb.gif Close browsers before scanning Scan for tracking cookies Terminate memory threats before quarantining

What firewall are you using lover4? Is it possible that it may be comodo?

You may want to take a look here, woz. http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/malware-removal-av-firewalls-etc/3597-free-pc-help-recommended-security-products.html

We appreciate that English appears to not be your first language (based on your profile) and are happy to work with you but you still have to explain things in detail if you expect any meaningful help.

We appreciate that English appears to not be your first language (based on your profile) and are happy to work with you but you still have to explain things in detail if you expect any meaningful help.

We appreciate that English appears to not be your first language (based on your profile) and are happy to work with you but you still have to explain things in detail if you expect any meaningful help.

Without more information it would be difficult to say if this is an overheating problem but from what you describe it sound more like a malware infection. Do you get the blue screen when you start the machine after it has been shut down for a long period of time? Do your fans seem to be operating properly?

Did you check the blocker for exceptions? I assume you are telling us about the laptop because it is not happening on the laptop? Did you check for sound events related to the browser on the machine in question? If it only happens to one user on one machine you can probably rule out internet settings but not browser setting. Exactly what security measure protect the machine and what scans have you done?

Ok we will need to know a bit about the machine. What make and model is it and what, if any, changes have you made to it? The next step is for you to restart the pc and press the Del key on startup. This should take you to the bios. Please report back if that is successful or not. Do not attempt to make changes. If you cannot see the bios, I suspect that you may have a defective motherboard or other hardware issue. I am not the one to tell you this but the information is needed by those who can.

Agreed! It isn't good. Can we first establish how old this machine is and is it subject to any warranty? The last thing we would want is to give you advice that would lead to voiding any rights you may have.

Welcome Craig, of course you can always encourage your father to join Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help and then he can ask us!!! :)

It's always great when the answer comes from a member helping another. A long tradition for Kelly from 2007 :)

This ends now! You do not have to accept the opinion offered by anyone. Wolfeymole may have been adamant but he was not rude. I expect it to be kept that way.

Windows startup sounds do not come until much later so that is not much cause for concern. The fact that you are getting nothing, not even a manufacturers screen is a cause for concern. The first thing to try is always safe mode. When your PC starts up slowly tap the F8 key and see if a black screen with choices comes up. At that point you should first try "Last known good configuration." If that doesn't work then try "safe mode." If neither works or you dont get the screen at all let us know.

Welcome Polorky, We all know something that someone else does not. :) Please feel free to post whenever you think you are that person!! Again, welcome to Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help!

Frankly I didnt know that the restriction existed but I can see a point as to the why. Some attachments require a lot of work by our staff and members . Some guests are not guests at all but automated "bots" trolling the site for useful information. We cant control everything but at least we can do our best to protect our and your work product. It is for this same reason that we remove email addresses from member's posts.

Spring has sprung the flowers ris, I wonder where the birdies is?

This is just a stab in the dark at what is clearly a strange occurrence, but do you have your "pop up blocker" enabled? If not enable it and see if that stops the music. You will find the "pop up blocker" under Tools in Internet Explorer. If it is enabled then open pop up blocker settings and see if there are any exceptions. Note what they are and remove them. Has it stopped now? Also, help4me has pointed out the reason for her question and it makes good sense. I have enabled a little click sound when I navigate. Please look in your sound settings in control panel and see if you have any events that carry sounds for your browser. If you do make sure it is not the music that you are hearing. Sound events can be set to anything that is already on your computer.

Go to your "My Computer" icon and right click. Select "explore" and then "Local Disk C." Click on program files. If they are hidden select view these files or view all files. (You may have to run as an administrator.) Change nothing but simply click to open the various program folders and make sure that the folders actually contain the program files. I repeat, change nothing, just close the folders and let us know what you have found.

Assuming that you cannot get into safe mode, what can you tell us besides the make and model? What operating system is it supposed to have? Do you have any disks at all? What did the beeps sound like? (long, short, how many, etc.?) Did it ever work for your friend? How much ram did you pull out and what is left?

Are you certian that your PC meets the minimum specs for the game, Allison?

Actually, its easier than the drive update and about the same as the Ram sticks in terms of difficulty.

Assuming you are talking about a PCI wireless card, as long as you are reasonably comfortable with going into your PC they are pretty straightforward. Every motherboard will have available PCI Slots and you need only seat the card into the slot. You must, of course, make sure about compatibility issued but that should not be a big problem.

Do you have your Office disks available to you?

Gav it seems there are 2 issues, what drivers are you using in general and what is causing your inability to get internet access. They may be related since your drivers may just be the generic ones that are part of XP. Please go to your device manager (Right click on "My Computer"> Select "manage" and then device manager. Expand everything (click on the + mark in the small box) and tell us if there a are any warnings posted (?s or !s etc.) Pay particular attention to network adapters. Let us know what you find.