Armageddon

Hi Richard just to to add to this I ordered a barebones unit from Novatech this morning I'll let you know how i get on with the build etc , it arrives tomorrow

Hello Michael your best way would be wipe the drive and start afresh , as long as your windows 7 is a full version , boot up with the dvd in wait till it get pasts the windows is loading files etc it will then arrive at the upgrade or custom install , select custom install it will then show your drives if you click delete on both drives it will create 1 drive you can then proceed with a fresh windows 7 install on the one drive , on a 80 gig drive after updates etc and the service pack have installed you will be left with 60 to 65 gig of free space

Hi Have you tried booting with the installation disk but instead of running start up repair select the open a command prompt then running chkdsk

Hi Mick the error message your getting points to your graphics so firstly i'd try and update the drivers for that through device manager , if not completely uninstall steam and all associated games and reinstall, hope this helps. Dave

Hi on the pc your using now can you burn a cd ? it is possible to download and burn a CD of Windows Error Recovery Console use that disk to boot up the broken pc, then the chkdsk command can be run as instructed by Bluesplayer

Hi thanks for posting these am sure one of our security guys will view the reports and get back to you. Dave

Hi Chris welcome to ExTS

Hi I dont know if Avast should remove itself even if a new version is out maybe one of our security guys could confirm/deny that in the meantime could you run the following scans so our guys can have a closer look. Step 1 Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop. Make sure you are connected to the Internet. Double-click on Download_mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When the installation begins, follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings. When installation has finished, make sure you leave both of these checked: Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware [*]Then click Finish. [*]MBAM will automatically start and you will be asked to update the program before performing a scan. If an update is found, the program will automatically update itself. Press the OK button to close that box and continue. If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download them from here and just double-click on mbam-rules.exe to install. [*]On the Scanner tab: Make sure the "Perform Full Scan" option is selected. Then click on the Scan button. [*]If asked to select the drives to scan, leave all the drives selected and click on the Start Scan button. [*]The scan will begin and "Scan in progress" will show at the top. It may take some time to complete so please be patient. [*]When the scan is finished, a message box will say "The scan completed successfully. Click 'Show Results' to display all objects found". [*]Click OK to close the message box and continue with the removal process. [*]Back at the main Scanner screen, click on the Show Results button to see a list of any malware that was found. [*]Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. [*]When removal is completed, a log report will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to restart your computer. (see Note below) [*]The log is automatically saved and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM. [*]Copy and paste the contents of that report in your next reply and exit MBAM. Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts. Click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process. If asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately. Failure to reboot will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware. Step 2 Download OTL to your desktop. right click on the link and select 'Save Link/Target As'. if you have problems, try this download link: OTL Double click on the icon to run it. Make sure all other windows are closed and to let it run uninterrupted. When the window appears, underneath Output at the top change it to Minimal Output. Check the boxes beside LOP Check and Purity Check . . http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/starbuck50/new/Otllatest.png Now copy the lines in bold below. netsvcs msconfig %SYSTEMDRIVE%\*.* %systemroot%\system32\Spool\prtprocs\w32x86\*.dll %systemroot%\*. /mp /s %systemroot%\system32\*.dll /lockedfiles %systemroot%\Tasks\*.job /lockedfiles %systemroot%\system32\drivers\*.sys /lockedfiles %systemroot%\system32\*.exe /lockedfiles %systemroot%\System32\config\*.sav %PROGRAMFILES%\* %USERPROFILE%\..|smtmp;true;true;true /FP HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows\WindowsUpdate\AU hklm\software\clients\startmenuinternet|command /rs hklm\software\clients\startmenuinternet|command /64 /rs CREATERESTOREPOINT right click in the Custom Scans/Fixes window (under the blue bar) and choose Paste. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/starbuck50/new%20forum/scan-fix.png . Click the Run Scan button. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/starbuck50/runscan.png Do not change any settings unless otherwise told to do so. The scan wont take long. When the scan completes, it will open two notepad windows. OTL.Txt and Extras.Txt. These are saved in the same location as OTL. Please copy (Edit->Select All, Edit->Copy) the contents of these files, one at a time, and post them with your next reply. Note: Running the above script with OTL will : turn on your system restore and set a new restore point (XP only) set a new restore point (if system restore is turned on) Vista & Win7. In your next reply, please submit: MBAM scan report Both reports from OTL Whilst we are helping you, please don't run other programs/scans without our knowledge .... it only confuses things. Thanks. Dave

Hi Kas have you disabled steam and ran a speedtest ?

Hi Glws hmmm ok I am gonna ask you to run a couple of scans to see if anything more sinister is going on am sure one of our security guys will take a look and help out if needs be. Step 1 Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop. Make sure you are connected to the Internet. Double-click on Download_mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When the installation begins, follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings. When installation has finished, make sure you leave both of these checked: Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware [*]Then click Finish. [*]MBAM will automatically start and you will be asked to update the program before performing a scan. If an update is found, the program will automatically update itself. Press the OK button to close that box and continue. If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download them from here and just double-click on mbam-rules.exe to install. [*]On the Scanner tab: Make sure the "Perform Full Scan" option is selected. Then click on the Scan button. [*]If asked to select the drives to scan, leave all the drives selected and click on the Start Scan button. [*]The scan will begin and "Scan in progress" will show at the top. It may take some time to complete so please be patient. [*]When the scan is finished, a message box will say "The scan completed successfully. Click 'Show Results' to display all objects found". [*]Click OK to close the message box and continue with the removal process. [*]Back at the main Scanner screen, click on the Show Results button to see a list of any malware that was found. [*]Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. [*]When removal is completed, a log report will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to restart your computer. (see Note below) [*]The log is automatically saved and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM. [*]Copy and paste the contents of that report in your next reply and exit MBAM. Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts. Click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process. If asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately. Failure to reboot will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware. Step 2 Download OTL to your desktop. right click on the link and select 'Save Link/Target As'. if you have problems, try this download link: OTL Double click on the icon to run it. Make sure all other windows are closed and to let it run uninterrupted. When the window appears, underneath Output at the top change it to Minimal Output. Check the boxes beside LOP Check and Purity Check . . http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/starbuck50/new/Otllatest.png Now copy the lines in bold below. netsvcs msconfig %SYSTEMDRIVE%\*.* %systemroot%\system32\Spool\prtprocs\w32x86\*.dll %systemroot%\*. /mp /s %systemroot%\system32\*.dll /lockedfiles %systemroot%\Tasks\*.job /lockedfiles %systemroot%\system32\drivers\*.sys /lockedfiles %systemroot%\system32\*.exe /lockedfiles %systemroot%\System32\config\*.sav %PROGRAMFILES%\* %USERPROFILE%\..|smtmp;true;true;true /FP HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows\WindowsUpdate\AU hklm\software\clients\startmenuinternet|command /rs hklm\software\clients\startmenuinternet|command /64 /rs CREATERESTOREPOINT right click in the Custom Scans/Fixes window (under the blue bar) and choose Paste. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/starbuck50/new%20forum/scan-fix.png . Click the Run Scan button. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/starbuck50/runscan.png Do not change any settings unless otherwise told to do so. The scan wont take long. When the scan completes, it will open two notepad windows. OTL.Txt and Extras.Txt. These are saved in the same location as OTL. Please copy (Edit->Select All, Edit->Copy) the contents of these files, one at a time, and post them with your next reply. Note: Running the above script with OTL will : turn on your system restore and set a new restore point (XP only) set a new restore point (if system restore is turned on) Vista & Win7. In your next reply, please submit: MBAM scan report Both reports from OTL Whilst we are helping you, please don't run other programs/scans without our knowledge .... it only confuses things. Thanks.

Hi Nick you have a spare Pci Express slot according to specs so yeah a graphics card is possible look here for a 1gb Pci Express card for $35

Hi heres how to change your display properties in xp and a reasonable graphics card is as cheap as £25 - £30 , and your very welcome for the help it's why we are here. To change your screen resolution [TABLE=class: numberedList] [TD=class: listNumber, align: right]1. Open Display in Control Panel. [TD=class: listNumber, align: right]2. On the Settings tab, under Screen resolution, drag the slider, and then click Apply. [TD=class: listNumber, align: right]3. When prompted to apply the settings, click OK. Your screen will turn black for a moment. [TD=class: listNumber, align: right]4. Once your screen resolution changes, you have 15 seconds to confirm the change. Click Yes to confirm the change; click No or do nothing to revert to your previous setting. Note

how to sort your sound out [h=2]http://digiex.net/images/icons/icon1.png Enable Audio Over DVI and HDMI in Windows XP or Windows Vista[/h] If you have a new graphics card such as the Radion HD 3450 your graphics card most likely has an audio controller onboard, this means you can output video and sound when your computer is connected to a TV with a HDMI port. If you are using a DVI to HDMI adaptor you will need to use one that supports audio from the graphics card’s DVI connection as well as video. If your graphics card doesn’t come with a DVI to HDMI adaptor that supports audio have a look on Ebay and search for “ATI DVI to HDMI” all the official ATI adaptors should be fine for this. I can’t really provide a list of graphics cards that have an audio controller onboard but it should be listed on the graphics cards manufactures website if your particular card supports this or not. Most cards in the Radion 2600, 3000 and 4000 series by Sapphire support this. In my media centre pc I’m using a Sapphire Radeon HD 3450 If you know you’re hooked up with the correct cables and adaptors lets begin! Vista Users: Click the Vista orb in the bottom left of the screen, then select control panel (select classic view in the top left if needed) Now find sound and click on it http://users.digiex.net/insanenutter/guides/hdmi-audio/hdmi1.jpg You should now see a list of playback devices, select Digital Output Device (HDMI) and right click on it. (depending on your graphics card and manufacturer the name could be slightly different) On the right click menu select Set as Default Device. http://users.digiex.net/insanenutter/guides/hdmi-audio/hdmi2.jpg That’s it, simple as that! The audio controller on your graphics card will be the default sound device. http://users.digiex.net/insanenutter/guides/hdmi-audio/hdmi3.jpg You might have to select the volume control in to the system tray and ensure the volume is fully turned up. http://users.digiex.net/insanenutter/guides/hdmi-audio/hdmi4.jpg Your sound will now be going through the HDMI cable to your TV or Receiver as well as the picture. If you ever want your sound to play though your computers sound card just set it as the default device again. Windows XP: For Windows XP it’s the exact same process the menu’s are just set out slightly different. Unfortunately I don’t have a computer running Windows XP to provide screenshots of the process. Click the start button, go to control panel and click switch to classic view in the top left if needed, then click on Sound and Audio Devices. You will then be presented with the Sound and Audio options for your computer, click on the Audio tab and select ATI HD Audio as the default device and click ok. There you go, your sound will now be going through the HDMI cable to your TV or Receiver as well as the picture.

ok give the onboard a try and we'll go from there

Hello Glws did you manage to reset IE9 ?

That will be your onboard connect your monitor to that after removing your graphics card and boot up , and by quite old am guessing its a xp pc ?

Hi is your graphics a card or onboard , if its a card and you also have onboard available , you could try removing the card connecting your monitor to the onboard and booting up see then if your monitor goes to sleep

Hi again have you tried a reset to default of IE9 ? heres how. [h=3]To reset Internet Explorer settings[/h] Close all Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer windows that are currently open. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button http://res2.windows.microsoft.com/resbox/en/Windows%207/main/4f6cbd09-148c-4dd8-b1f2-48f232a2fd33_818.jpg. In the search box, type Internet Explorer, and then, in the list of results, click Internet Explorer. Click the Tools button http://res2.windows.microsoft.com/resbox/en/Windows%207/main/448ef968-d58a-43a2-b0cc-f396f4024f2c_14.jpg, and then click Internet options. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove browsing history, search providers, Accelerators, home pages, Tracking Protection, and ActiveX Filtering data. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, click Reset. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK. Close Internet Explorer. Your changes will take effect the next time you open Internet Explorer.

Hi Glws I deleted the post with the wrong attachment for you , please feel free to try again.

Hi Amanda because the game is old as you say it seems that you will have to play it in compatibly mode take a look at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292533 follow the instructions and select windows 98 this should help get your game going in full screen Dave

Hi Amanda first of all welcome to Fpch , could you provide us with the operating system you are using please. Thank you Dave

hello Kai basically the answer is no for using a external drive as a replacement for your internal unless you plan on taking the external out of its housing and using it as a internal then it depends if the fittings are correct. Replacing a drive isn't such a hard job on a desktop am sure myself or many of the folks here would be willing to help having said all this you can use a external drive as your main drive for a linux based operating system just not a windows one. Hope this helps Dave

Hi Tess have you reset your router at all ?

Hi sportie here is a link to the packardbell 9205 keyboard driver its a zip file so download extract and install http://www.mitsdrivers.com/pages_keyboard-9205-driver.html

ok the device manager says you have a Microsoft keyboard the following link is to Microsoft's drivers website click here the drivers for your specific keyboard will be there Hope this helps. Dave